Rich Manning

Freelance Drink, Food, and Travel Writer

Los Angeles, CA

Rich Manning is a freelance writer and essayist based in the greater Los Angeles area. He tends to write about food, drink, and travel.

Rich Manning

Freelance Drink, Food, and Travel Writer

Los Angeles, CA

Rich Manning is a freelance writer and essayist based in the greater Los Angeles area. He tends to write about food, drink, and travel.

10 Years After His Passing, Sasha Petraske Still Lives On
The life and legacy of the late bar legend, as told by those closest to him.
The Weird, Wondrous World of Meat Bingo and Minnesota Dive Bar Culture
What seems like a curiosity to outsiders is part of the heart and soul of the Twin Cities' dive bar community.
Food & Wine
Thinking Differently: Neurodivergent Bartenders Thrive Behind the Stick
Neurodivergent individuals can possess skills which make them ideally suited for bartending. Yet choosing this career path is not without its challenges.
VinePair
Elements: Calvados
Exploring the creative possibilities of the French distilled cider.
Imbibe
What Is Zebra Striping? A Catchy New Way to Drink In Moderation
Nothing alters communication like a coined term. The creation of a word or phrase inspired by an item or practice can slip into our lexicon quite seamlessly, and the best ones become quick descriptors that everyone understands. Tell someone to Google some
VinePair
Is Chicago the Real City Behind the New York Sour?
New York City gets plenty of credit for cocktails, and rightly so. But with many cocktail creations, credit often comes from an unreliable source. The New York Sour fits this description. The name alone seems to imply a point of origin, or at the very lea
Food & Wine
The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived
Inside the evolution of New York City's influential drinks epicenter.
VinePair
The Complicated Journey from Holy Studies to Hospitality
These bartenders, all alumni of evangelical Christian colleges, found the bar industry to be a better source of community and connection than the church.
Liquor.com
Who Owns New Orleans: Historic Cocktail Institutions or Bourbon Street?
Exploring two sides of the same coin.
VinePair
A-Head of the Game
Crystal Head Vodka's innovative spirit still shines.
Artisan Spirit
The Long, Messy History of Booze and Sports Ownership
Alcohol and athletics: the imperfect pair that occasionally pairs well.
VinePair
Revisiting the ‘Hey Bartender’ Documentary
A look back at the doc, 10 years after it captured the craft cocktail renaissance.
VinePair
Breaking Down the Differences Between Rum and Rhum
The spelling matters, but clear distinctions aren't so simple. Here's why.
Liquor.com
How to Be a Good Regular, According to Bartenders
Respect the bartender, and they'll respect you right back.
VinePair
Why This Renowned Napa Winemaker Jumped Into the Distilling Game
Joe Wagner taps into his appreciation for spirits to launch a different kind of label.
InsideHook
How Seagram’s Helped Create Advanced Sports Analytics
Seagram's 7 Crowns of Sports award was more than a marketing campaign. It was a window into the future.
VinePair

About

Rich Manning

Rich Manning is a Los Angeles area-based freelance writer and essayist that's been writing about drink, food, travel, and the occasional miscellaneous subject since 2004. Current and past publications include VinePair, Liquor.com, InsideHook, Artisan Spirit, Tasting Panel, SOMM Journal, Gayot, and Dining Out. A life long L.A. area resident and avid fan of all things bite and beverage, he enjoys exploring the diverse nature and multi-cultural influences of his local dining scene and will pretty much try anything at least once. That said, he remains a sucker for a really good burger, and thoroughly enjoys eating dinner at home with his wife.