Autumn Swiers
School
Baldwin Wallace University, Bowling Green State University
Expertise
Craft Cocktails, Espresso Beverages, NYC Bars And Restaurants, ,
- Autumn has tended bar at numerous establishments spanning Cleveland, OH and Brooklyn, NY – from wood-paneled dives to $20+ per drink cocktail bars.
- She is a veteran barista with five years of field experience and Italian Espresso Certification (and a French Press, pour-over, and Bunn restaurant-grade coffee maker crammed into the kitchen of her apartment.)
- They have spent the past few years traversing NYC and (literally) tasting the marrow of the city's legendary food scene. (Lou Reed was right: There probably is a part of Heaven reserved for Brooklyn poets.)
Experience
Autumn has been writing for nearly a decade, covering topics from sustainability to Mahayana Buddhism and Shakespeare adaptations. She crafted cocktails at the renowned Bar Cento in Cleveland and aided in the establishment's comprehensive rebrand. They worked as a grant writer for various 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on literacy and accessible, inclusive education in both Cleveland, Ohio and Brooklyn, New York. She joined Static Media full-time in 2022 as a News and Opinion Writer. Her work has been published in "The Mill" collegiate poetry journal. Their first book, "Panty Raid," was published in 2021, and their second book, "Lipstik Pie," was released in 2022, both of which are available via KDP. (A third book is on its way.)
Education
Autumn has a bachelor's degree in English and Communications from Baldwin Wallace University.
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Stories By Autumn Swiers
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Apple slices are a pristine white when first sliced, but quickly turn brown - and that's no good for your whiskey cocktail garnish! Luckily, there's a trick.
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The world of whiskey and grapefruit cocktails is bigger than you think. For a more interesting and spicy take on things, try this rye and grapefruit creation.
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Wine pairing is an art, but you don't need years of hands-on experience to determine the best type of wine to pair with your next lamb chop dinner.
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The amaretto sour cocktail is often thought of as a 1980s drink, but its origin stretches back a bit farther to the 1970s in a slightly simpler form.
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While the titles are often used interchangeably, chefs and cooks are not actually the same. Here's the difference between these two kitchen roles, explained.
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While the 'red meat goes with red wine' adage is a pretty failsafe guideline, it's also fairly reductive. Ham pairs just as well with white wine as it does red.
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Introducing the bloody derby (also known as the shotgun bloody and bloody Marianne): a bourbon-spiked, spicy tomato fantasia you didn't know you were missing.
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Two of our favorite cocktails - the sazerac and the old fashioned - have an immense amount in common, with the exception of the whiskey used.
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You might have had cocktails featuring Drambuie liqeur or seen its ornate bottle. The exact flavor of the spirit is one that is difficult to describe, though.
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What kind of cocktail would fit for royalty? Prince William prefers the kamikaze, a drink that, metaphorically speaking, talks softly and carries a big stick.
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If you thought that the garlic you pick up in your local grocery store or even at the farmers market is American garlic, there's a good chance you're wrong.
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Charles Bukowski is in the most prestigious echelon of hard-drinking writers. Not only did alcohol fuel his writing, it was also prominently featured in it.
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On this long and winding road the restaurant industry travels, some stretches are rockier than others. That was true for casual establishments late last year.
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Timeless Hollywood star Ava Gardner wasn't just a gifted thespian, she was also a heavyweight drinker, and her libation of choice was Beefeater gin.
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Corned beef and cabbage is most often paired with a pint of Guinness, but what about wine drinkers? Here are some wines that pair well with the comfort food.
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Chips and dip might be a classic duo, but that doesn't mean you can't shake things up. Try pairing pork rinds with your next batch of dip for a tasty snack.
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If you've ever tried and failed miserably to whip up a diner-quality milkshake at home, you are definitely not alone. Here's what's going wrong.
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In Tennessee, it used to be okay for restaurant-goers to bring emotional support animals to the indoor dining area. But a new bill aims to put a stop to that.
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Look, up in the sky. It's not a bird, a plane, or even Superman. it's a drone completing a DoorDash order in a tiny slice of the United States.
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Snapping up some grocery store tuna salad is an easy meal solution, but here's why you should make your own instead of buying pre-made.
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You might feel like luck is on your side if you score a last-minute reservation at an expensive steakhouse, but are you really the lucky one?
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If you're an Elvis fan who likes Tennessee whiskey, you're in for a treat with a trio of spirits inspired by (and named for) the King of Rock and Roll.
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If you're yearning for a hot cup of tea but don't want to brave the crowds at the market, look no further than the pine needles in your backyard.
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There is a telltale sign that packaged meat might not be in prime condition for bringing home from the grocery store, and here's what it is.
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Not all alcohol is created equal. How many shots would you have to imbibe in order to equal the amount of booze in a glass of wine?
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There's a reason why the event is called a wine tasting and not a wine drinking. Spitting is key to the experience, even if it feels awkward at first.
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When it comes to brewing the perfect cup of tea, water temperature and steeping times matter. And according to science, there's one ideal way to steep your tea.