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.
Taylor Tinkham

Taylor Tinkham

Taylor is an illustrator based in Minneapolis. She specializes in vibrant editorial illustrations, often featuring animals, food or nature. When she’s not drawing, you can find her in the kitchen, the garden or in the woods with her dog, Cricket.
Amanda Breeze

Amanda Breeze

Amanda is a cannabis reporter and co-host of The Smoking Spot Podcast. Her work focuses on documenting international cannabis culture and exploring new smells. This year, she launched the first Cannabis Aroma Wheel with Scentelligence.
Gregory Dal Piaz

Gregory Dal Piaz

Having traveling extensively through the wine world, Gregory has deluded himself into thinking that Italian wines are the world’s best. His aim is to convince you as well. You have been warned.