Recommended by Brad Thomas Parsons
Amanda Schuster is not only a dear friend and Brooklyn neighbor with excellent taste in music, but she's also one of the top drinks writers out there and the author of several books, including the essential (and entertaining) reference guide, SIGNATURE COCKTAILS.
"Making a playlist is a delicate art. It's like writing a love letter but better in a way. You get to say what you want to say without actually saying it. You get to use someone else's poetry to express how you feel." --Nick Hornby, HIGH FIDELITY. Need I say more?
Victoria is one of my favorite Italian-Americans (and frequent aperitivo companion). She's knowledgable and passionate about Italy's regional foodways and wine culture and her wry delivery and humor celebrating pasta, wine, and Italian sweets is truly addictive.