The former founding editor of Eater Chicago, Ari has been writing for 20+ years and his work has appeared in the New York Times, WSJ magazine, Associated Press, Men's Journal, Wine Enthusiast, Departures, and RollingStone.com, among other top publications. A lover of discovering new food and cultures, Ari travels whenever possible, recently visiting Finland, Argentina, Portugal and Mexico. He lives in Chicago with his husband and their super cute scruffy dog, Eddie (the girl!).