Erik Trinidad

School
Rutgers University, School Of Visual Arts
Expertise
Spirits, Fast Food, Food Styling
  • Erik's talents in food media began when he started an award-winning food humor blog, "Fancy Fast Food," in which he styled haute cuisine-looking dishes using only the ingredients from fast food restaurants.
  • He performed these food stylings on television for Nightline and Rachael Ray.
  • His popular blog, which eventually evolved into a satirical cookbook, was praised by The New York Times, Time, The Associated Press, CNBC, and Saveur.

Experience

Erik is an accomplished travel, food, and spirits writer, whose credits include VinePair, Epicurious, Wine Enthusiast, Thrillist, Lonely Planet, and National Geographic. He contributed to Tasting Table in 2022.

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