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Title:
Contributor
Location:
New York, NY
Education:
Double major in Political Science and International Development, McGill University
Expertise:
National news, travel, retail, science, astronomy, meteorology, food, beverage, Certified Cicerone
Experience:
Zach is a freelance writer, restaurant owner, and lifestyle expert. Since 2009, he has covered everything from pop culture and tech to food and New York City life and almost everything in between.

His work has appeared in Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, GQ, VinePair, Inside Hook, Forbes, Parents, Hop Culture, Gawker, and myriad other websites covering a wide range of topics from travel and food to the wine and spirits world, including as a reviewer for Liquor.com. He is also a Certified Cicerone® and serves on numerous tasting and judging panels, including the New York International Beer Competition and Ultimate Spirit Challenge.

Zach is the owner of two award-winning bars and restaurants in Manhattan. He's also an active hospitality educator and consultant, providing knowledge and training curriculums both in-house and for hire around New York City. He has appeared as an expert on nationally syndicated television shows, web series, and podcasts including Thrillist's "Best (and the Rest)," Heritage Radio Network's "Beer Sessions Radio," and more. In 2021, he signed on as the co-host of Back of House’s first podcast, So You Want To Run a Restaurant, which highlights conversations with owners, operators, and luminaries from the hospitality industry.
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dollar tree store sign

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