Rashaun Hall

Rashaun Hall

Rashaun is a “recovering music critic” who turned his focus to hospitality as an homage to his late father, a bartender. He’s written for Food Network, Foodbeast, The Alcohol Professor and The Whiskey Lifestyle.
John Holl

John Holl

For more than 20 years, John Holl has been covering the beer industry as a reporter and editor. In 2019, he was “enthroned” by the Knights of The Brewer’s Fork of Belgium, descendants of the ancient brewer’s guild.
Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski

Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski

The distiller and cofounder at Matchbook Distilling Co. in Greenport, NY, Leslie is best known for crafting unique wines and spirits. Venturing beyond the distillery, she makes her debut as a writer in this issue.
Vidhya Nagarajan

Vidhya Nagarajan

Vidhya is an illustrator and letterer. She specializes in bright and dense line-based drawings. Her work has appeared in magazines, books, newspapers, packaging, and beyond. She is inspired by travel, old cartoons, pizza shops, vintage signage, New York City and...
Studio Hosego

Studio Hosego

Studio Hosego is an illustration duo that examines contemporary culture through a classical lens. The Studio works with global clients in advertising, publishing and editorials markets.