Jenn Hall

2019 Best American Food Writing Notable.

Main menu

Skip to content

essay
on the water
when we gather
food & drink
travel
fiction
academia
About & Contact

Monthly Archives: January 2018

Show Grid Show List

Post navigation

Edible Jersey: From Appalachia to Bourbon Country

January 30, 2018 by jennhallwrites

One of the eye-opening things about exploring America by car is witnessing the changes, natural and cultural, that give rise to sense of place. In that way, Kentucky is singular. From the gray-tinged mountains of Appalachia to the stately fields of bourbon country, high and low intersect by the mile—and the genesis point for elegance isn’t simply demarcated. For a hungry traveler, it’s tough to say which region produces the most crave-worthy experiences. Along the rocky spine that juts up […]

Categories: food & drink, travel • Tags: road trips

Edible Jersey: Jersey by the Glass

January 30, 2018 by jennhallwrites

When you think bourbon, New Jersey may not be the first place that comes to mind. Yet interest in “granddad’s spirit” is rising, especially among younger imbibers. Stop into any bar worth its salt, and you’re bound to encounter riffs on the Manhattan or Boulevardier alongside new creations. And these days, Kentucky isn’t the only game in town. An increasing number of Jersey distilleries are offering their spin on the Bluegrass State’s most famous export, so those classic cocktails may […]

Categories: food & drink

Inside Jersey: Creative Spirits – Where to Craft & Sip Across NJ

January 30, 2018 by jennhallwrites

If New Jersey were a paint-covered canvas, with each color representing a paint-and-sip studio, it would resemble Jackson Pollock splatters everywhere. During the past decade, a wave of indie and franchise spots has roared down our main streets. They offer easy access to acrylics, canvas and gentle instruction: no creative talent required. Pinot’s Palette. ArteVino. Canvas & Grapes. The list goes on, and the camaraderie, booze and grown-up play have clearly struck a nerve. Part 1: Sip & Soap, Plant Nite, Board & Brush […]

Categories: travel • Tags: road trips

Post navigation

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets