Substacks recommended by The Mix with Robert Simonson

Recommended by The Mix with Robert Simonson

You might know me as a spirits and cocktail writer. I still write about those topics, but here I also go outside the splash zone.

MAFFEO DRINKS Podcast & Guides

By Chris Maffeo

The MAFFEO DRINKS Guides is a bi-weekly email newsletter. With a systematized approach, it helps drink builders grow their brand from 10 to 10k cases. Each edition solves one clear challenge for subscribers. Some editions are free, and others are paid.

Amy’s Substack

My personal Substack

Dig In!

By Whitney Moeller

My latest finds in Chicago’s vibrant dining scene and highlights from my food-focused travels

Positive Damage

By Derek Brown

A newsletter that reaches beyond the bar to share tools and information that help us drink and live better.

The New Roman Times

By Laura Itzkowitz

People, places, and things that matter to Romans and anyone who loves Rome

Rum Wonk

By Matt Pietrek

Deep Dives into Rum (It's free. Use the "Just Show Me" link below.)

Something Glorious with Ari Bendersky

Things I love — wine, food, spirits, travel, music — that you love, too.

American Weekender

The travel newsletter for food people, featuring expert recommendations and travel guides to the best places to eat and drink across America. Publishing every Friday.

Pawkhrua: A Chef's Life in Thailand and Elsewhere

By Andy Ricker

Reporting on the food scene, food culture, travels and life in Thailand

The Food Section

By Hanna Raskin

Now located at thefoodsection.com

If you subscribed to The Mix because of your love and interest in regional food and drink traditions, consider subscribing to The Food Section.

- The Mix with Robert Simonson

Ruhlman's Newsletter

By Michael Ruhlman

A bi-weekly mix of food-related stories, recipes, cocktails, and travel, along with recommendations for movies and books from both me and my novelist wife, Ann Hood, and links to the best stories we've read online.

Simmering: easy recipes for everyday life

By In Jennie's Kitchen

Recipes and stories to nourish your body & mind. Happiness is an inside job—let’s eat!

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin

By Emily Nunn

Step into our salad laboratory. We got your leafy greens, your grains, your veg, and protein. Plus: salady guests, salady books & recipes, recipes, recipes 🥗

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy

Essays, criticism, and interviews on food, culture, and media sent out on Monday morning. Subscribers receive every post in full, are invited to join the weekly Salon and Desk Book Club, and much more.

If you subscribed to The Mix because you like independent voices in the world of food and drink journalism, consider subscribing to From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy.

- The Mix with Robert Simonson