I am a veteran food writer always dreaming about my next meal, whether it's a juicy burger or a fancy tasting menu. My work has appeared in various newspapers including the Memphis Commercial Appeal, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and online at Seattle Magazine, Tastemade, Allrecipes, Zagat, and Serious Eats. I'm a competition barbecue judge, a Washington state wine fan and am currently on an epic road trip around the country with my husband, a fellow freelancer. You can follow me on Twitter at @lesliedines and on Instagram at @ourgrandtour.