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Food & Drink Editor
Carlos Mendez
MiamiLos AngelesAustin
Carlos covers the overlap between food and nightlife — cocktail bars with kitchens worth staying for, late-night spots that deliver after the early crowd thins out, and the casual restaurants that punch well above their price point. He is based in Miami and writes regularly about the Latin American restaurant scene across the Southern US.
Areas of expertise
Cocktail barsLatin AmericanLate nightBudget diningCasual
Cities covered
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