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Hi, I’m Annie.

I’m a bilingual freelance journalist based in Austin, Texas, covering food, drink, and travel. My reporting explores the cultures and histories that shape a place, with work spanning the United States, Europe, Latin America, and beyond.

Born and raised in the American South, I later spent four years living in Central America — experiences that continue to shape how I approach storytelling, travel, and human connection.

My work has appeared in Food & Wine, Texas Highways, Modern South, and Adventure.com, among other publications. If you have a great story or are interested in working together, please reach out.

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We’re living in a time where even one cocktail can feel like an investment. But behind some of today’s best bars are weeks — often months — of obsessive R&D to create drinks with as much meaning as flavor.

We’re qui

My love for old buildings runs deep, and if you’ve ever driven to Fredricksburg, you’ve likely laid eyes on the Hye Post Office.

Good news—she’s getting new life as a sparkling wine tasting room for next-door neighbor &

Ever felt lost or overwhelmed in a wine shop? Yeah, same. But this year, I’ve been diving deep in the category, tasting wines from all over, now on a mission to help make wine feel more approachable and fun.

So, I’m excited to add a new

With zero disrespect to the main event, I’ve always been equally as excited about the sides. The story inspo initially came from lunch at @leroyandlewis, and it quickly became clear that barbecue sides across the U.S. are having a real moment.

Like most Austinites, I’ve always had a soft spot for Rainey Street.

I decided to move here after spending a gorgeous 70-degree New Year’s Day listening to Motown music in the backyard of a bungalow bar.

But it’s been a tough fe

Texas dominated my monthly highlights, with one small exception: a new (to me) wine from Puglia, Italy. Outside of encouraging you to try a few new places, support talented publications and writers, I also rave about my favorite cookbook. All of this

My latest for @modernsouth.co had me rolling. Melissa Cookston is a self-starter, world traveler, & funny as hell. Thank you @kellieewalton for the assignment, and @melissa.cookston for the laughs! Now yall go order her new cookbook, Fanning the

Thrilled to receive recognition at @inspire_global_travel 2026 awards for my piece on San Basilio de Palenque for @adventurecom. Highly commended (or honorable mention) for the Consumer Feature of the Year for international writers.

These awards ex

March’s highlights leaned a little opulent, like dessert for dinner, a 900+ day mole, and my first Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. But I also balanced it out with a fresh citrus-forward fish recipe and a THC margarita that didn’t taste li

My Work

This Cartagena Restaurant Is a Love Letter to the Colombian Caribbean

Food & Wine

Texas Highways

These World-Class Cheesecakes Are a Sweet Tradition in Lockhart

December 2025

Cartagena, Colombia

February 2026

Lockhart, Texas

Where to Eat in Jalisco, According to Chef Claudette Zepeda

Food & Wine

November 2025

Jalisco, México

Food & Wine

This Texas City Is Emerging as the Next Great US Wine Getaway

February 2026

Fredericksburg, Texas

Saveur

Eat Here Next Newsletter:

San Antonio

April 2026

San Antonio, Texas

Texas Highways

At These Texas Hotels, Vinyl Ambassadors Take Center Stage

March 2026

Austin & San Antonio, Texas

March 2026

Wimberly, Texas

May 2026

United States

5 Legendary SEC Tailgate Cocktails That Define Southern Game Days

Modern South

September 2025

Southern U.S.

Modern South

4 Ways to Upcycle Heirlooms As Home Decor

October 2025

Southern U.S.

A Simple Trick to Snag a Last-Minute Business Class Deal

Fodor’s Travel

April 2026

Digital

Modern South

Southern Summer Produce: What’s in Season

May 2026

Southern U.S.

This Historic Hill Country Post Office Is Also a Sparkling Wine Bar

Texas Highways

May 2026

Hye, Texas

VinePair

To Justify a $20 Cocktail, Bartenders Are Telling Stories With Their Drinks

May 2026

United States

What does freedom taste like? We meet the recipe-keepers of the first free Black town in the Americas

Food & Wine

Find Smoke, Spirit, & Small-Town Charm in This Texas Barbecue Town

Adventure.com

October 2025

Highly Commended, Consumer Feature of the Year - International, Inspire Global Award 2026

October 2025

F&W Top Travel Stories of the Year

October 2025

Austin, Texas

America’s Most Historic Diners Worth a Detour

Food & Wine

September 2025

United States

The Absolute Best Breakfast Tacos in Austin, Texas

The Most Exciting Dishes at American Barbecue Restaurants May Not Be the Meat

My SA

Adventure Along the Devil’s Backbone on this Texas Hill Country Drive

Food & Wine

Is Rainey Street Back? A Look at Its Evolution in Austin and What to Expect Now

Modern South

Beyond the Apron:

Melissa Cookston

April 2026

Mississippi

Tribeza

May 2026

United States

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