Andrew Parks Andrew Parks is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer and editor who covers topics ranging from food, drink, dining, and travel to arts and culture. His features appear in New York Magazine, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Buzzfeed, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and AFAR. Andrew specializes in "spreading the gospel of Minnesota greatness." Experience Andrew got his start working as a news reporter and copywriter for media organizations like Rolling Stone, The Buffalo News, and Apple Music. He parlayed his knowledge of music and entertainment into a job as creative director for the online arts and culture guide Cartogramme. When he is not writing features for national publications, Andrew is a content strategist for a variety of companies, such as home goods and kitchenware specialist FLOTSAM + FORK. He uses his writing and editorial expertise to produce and curate digital content to promote Minnesota tourism. Education Andrew has a bachelor of arts in Magazine Journalism from Syracuse University. About Food & Wine Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.