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.

How Texas’s Historic Weather Will Affect Its Wine
Anticipating the aftermath of historic weather
VinePair
The Differences Between Bitters, Tinctures, and Shrubs
Exploring a Trio of Cocktail Finishing Touches
VinePair
Distilleries Are Banding Together to Get Through the Pandemic
Distillery trail organizers and state guilds are providing the rising tide to lift all members
Liquor.com
Northern Tropics
Two Michigan Companies Team Up to Legally Deliver a Unique Small-Batch Jamaican Rum
Artisan Spirit Magazine
Craft Distillers Push for Direct-to-Consumer Sales
Changing legislation may help smaller distilleries stay afloat
Liquor.com
Liquid Happiness
The Joy of Sake Brings Serious Mirth to Manhattan
Tasting Panel Magazine
Virginia Is For Collaborators
Ironclad Distillery and AR’S Hot Southern Honey Produce Old Dominion Decadence
Artisan Spirit Magazine
A Rediscovery Tour
The To Kalon On the Road Tour Goes In-Depth on Robert Mondavi's Celebrated Property
The SOMM Journal
Moving Things Up a Nosh
Serving Better Snacks Can Have a Positive Impact on Distilling Tasting Rooms
Artisan Spirit Magazine
Behind the Stick
Craft Spirits and the Farm-to-Table Philosophy
Artisan Spirit Magazine
Grounded During White Flight
How Being a ‘White Boy’ from Maywood as It Transitioned to a 96 Percent Latinx Neighborhood Helped Me Become a Better Citizen and Parent
L.A. Taco
The Power of Partnership
The Collaborative Creativity Behind Barrel-Aged and Spirit-Infused Foods
Artisan Spirit Magazine
Raise a Glass (or Three)
Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri Tasting Tour Wraps Up in Los Angeles
The SOMM Journal
A Patient Launch Party
Portuguese Bend Distillery Uses New Licensing To Its Fullest
Artisan Spirit Magazine
"Sober Curious"
What Does the No alcohol/Low-alcohol Trend Really Mean for Craft Distillers?
Artisan Spirit Magazine
A Match Made in Haven
Frieda's Specialty Produce Pairs with a Creative Old Town Orange Institution
Saute Magazine

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.