Joseph Erbentraut

16 years in digital media, including editorial expertise in travel, tech, lifestyle, and food and ag policy
Recognized as a National Press Foundation fellow and Solutions Journalism Network award winner
Once attempted to make every recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty, but gave up on page 25

Experience

Joseph Erbentraut is an editor, writer and editorial leader based in the Chicago area. His work has appeared in Thrillist, the Village Voice, Fodor's, Riot Fest Magazine, INTO, Chicagoist, Gapers Block and many other publications. He also publishes a Substack newsletter called Queering the Burbs. In his free time, he enjoys music, fashion, art, design and food.

Education

University of Wisconsin, bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication

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Top Chef Judge Gail Simmons Gives This Summer Cocktail a 10/10

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I Tried the New Reese’s Cinnabon, and It’s a Dream Come True for Your Sweet Tooth

When I heard these two iconic brands were collabing, I knew I needed to try the whole line of treats.