As Bravo Top Chef launches its 20th season tonight, here’s my take for Hemispheres on how the culinary competition has influenced what we watch and eat. Thank you Ellen Carpenter for the opportunity! hemispheresmag.com/inspiration/fo…

A tasty guide to eating and drinking in Alabama’s Gulf Shores by @ReganStephens : White-Sand Southern Beach Town Is a Seafood Lover’s Dream foodandwine.com/alabama-gulf-s… via Food & Wine

No more blue check mark, but at least my space ship didn’t explode this morning

Getting wild in the Galápagos Islands — and closer to home at the Houston Zoo houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/trav… via @houstonchron

Fun read. Doesn't sound like a fun ride. But definitely a fun read. I Biked the I-35 “Hell Route” From Austin to San Antonio So You Don’t Have To texasmonthly.com/travel/biking-…

Last Time Hollywood Writers Went on Strike, Landry Killed a Guy on ‘Friday Night Lights’ texasmonthly.com/arts-entertain…

Peak excitement: Ditch the car and explore ‘America’s Mountain’ by foot, bike and train chicagotribune.com/travel/ct-trav…

Wisconsin Stars in the Next Season of "Top Chef" midwestliving.com/travel/wiscons…

Different and delicious: Spain’s Basque Country will leave you hungry for more Houston Chronicle Lori Rackl bit.ly/3qkSPsw

7 Reasons You Should Stop in the Lakeside City of Manitowoc, Wisconsin midwestliving.com/travel/wiscons…

Inca ruins, without the crowds: Choquequirao is larger than Machu Picchu but harder to reach, and that’s what makes it special thestar.com/life/inca-ruin… via @torontostar

What’s better than a new running track at #MemorialPark in #Houston? A new running track and free beer, courtesy of Eureka Heights

midwestliving.com/on-set-with-th… I've watched every episode of #TopChef, but the upcoming season in Wisconsin is extra special to me, not only because I heart America's Dairyland but because I got to write the cover story about it for #MidwestLiving!

via ⁦New York Times Travel⁩ Great guide to one of the prettiest spots on the planet by ⁦Elaine Glusac⁩. nytimes.com/2024/03/20/tra…

Avalon Waterways’ New Ship is a Dreamy Way to Do the Douro travelcurator.com/cruises/avalon… via Travel Curator

From berbere-smothered brisket to kung pao pork belly burnt ends, these innovative spots are shaking up traditional Texas 'cue. My latest for AAA Explorer: ace.aaa.com/publications/f…

I’ve got dibs on this Halloween costume.