How tropical fruit turns to the dark side, in words and in a 45-second video!

Saveur, December 2016

When it comes to debates, the question of whether chocolate is better than sex is something everyone has an opinion on. 

Zagat National, March 2016

Jeremy Barnwell isn't your typical lunch lady; he serves kids healthy food that they love to eat—including vegetables.

Zagat National, July 2015

Austin's quirkiest characters show Zagat why once you have a farm-fresh chicken egg, you never go back.

Zagat National, June 2015

How can you tell which pretty label is worth the $9? I made a goofy video about The Meadow, one of my favorite specialty stores in the country, to show you how!

Tastemade, June 2015

How does raw venison stack up to the cooked stuff? See what our first time taste testers think as they dig into a tartare at Austin's Dai Due. 

Zagat, March 2015

See how diners react when they taste test crunchy cricket tacos at Austin hot spot Odd Duck. 

Zagat, Feb. 2015

Check out the town's must-try restaurants, from a spot serving creative small plates to a pork-centric sandwich shop.

Zagat National, Oct. 2014

It's not often that eating a dish requires you to sign a waiver, but the Ghostland Burgatory at Texas patty joint Hopdoddy isn't your average burger — it's packed with three types of peppers, including the mouth-numbing ghost pepper (which measures a whopping 1 million Scoville units). We rounded up a few brave Austinites who were willing to take a risk and give the taste-bud-blazing sandwich a try. I co-produced this video.

Zagat National, Aug. 2014

Watch as La Condesa bartender Morgan Nerrinan teaches how to make two types of watermelon drinks, one with booze and one without. This was part of a bigger summer foods package for Zagat National.

Zagat National, Aug. 2014

Rainey Street in Austin is home to a major bar scene, but none with quite the same feel as Container Bar. The entire structure is made out of repurposed shipping containers, and the unique design provides plenty of open space for a one of a kind night out. Take a tour!

Zagat National, May 2014

Something is happening in the world of Texas BBQ. A new generation has landed on the scene, long dominated by family dynasties and traditional cooking methods. Is it new school vs. old school in this culinary world, or can both sides help each other? More importantly, what exactly is authentic Texas BBQ? I co-produced this video as well as spoke as an expert.

Zagat National, June 2014

Something is happening in the world of Texas BBQ. A new generation has landed on the scene, long dominated by family dynasties and traditional cooking methods. Is it new school vs. old school in this culinary world, or can both sides help each other? More importantly, what exactly is authentic Texas BBQ? I co-produced this video as well as spoke as an expert.

Zagat National, June 2014

The best combinations of eggs, veggies and even fried pigskin that's making Austin proud.

Zagat National, April 2014

Hops & Grain Brewing does something very creative with the leftover grain from their beer-making process: they feed it to the dogs. 

Zagat National, March 2014

On February 24, 2014, Zagat honored 30 restaurant-industry up-and-comers with a party at Qui as part of our 30 under 30 program. There were snacks, drinks and a surprise proposal from one of the young stars on the list. 

Zagat National, Feb. 2014

Before the big 30 Under 30 party in 2014, we got a few of these up-and-comers to tell us their secrets. From dining pet peeves to what's great about Austin, check out their secrets in this video.

Zagat National, Feb. 2014