Tammie Teclemariam Instagram Location: Brooklyn, New York Tammi Teclemariam is a freelance journalist specializing in food and wine. She covers the New York dining scene for Grub Street and is the author of the Year I Ate New York column and newsletter. In addition to Food & Wine, her work has also appeared in Epicurious, Eater, Saveur, Wirecutter, Wine Enthusiast, Thrillist, and others. Experience Tammi Teclemariam began her career in food and wine by working in a wine shop and interning at Eater, later freelance writing. She entered the national spotlight when her tweets about the failure of certain food media figures to address racial disparities in their organizations, in the wake of George Floyd's murder, became the catalyst for seismic upheavals in the food and wine media industry. Teclemariam's social media presence has made her a force to be reckoned with. Education Tammi Teclemariam is a graduate of St. John's College. She studied pastry in Paris and did an apprenticeship in viticulture and winemaking at Clos Centeilles. 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.