Lauren Friel is an award-winning sommelier and freelance writer living in Boston. She is a columnist with ChefsFeed and Eater, where she populates little corners of the internet with irreverent wine things. Her writing has appeared on or is forthcoming with Bravo TV’s The Feast, Gear Patrol, GOOD Magazine, Thrillist, and Boston.com. In addition to the freelance creative hustle, Lauren offers wine consulting services for shops and restaurants interested in a dynamic, forward-thinking approach to their wine programs. A full digital portfolio and a list of her services can be found on her website, Vindrop.com.
