Chris Sands
Location
Cabos San Lucas, Mexico
School
Indiana University, San Francisco State University
Expertise
Restaurant Service, Wine-Growing Regions, Destination Dining
- Chris has an insider's view of the food and beverage industry, thanks to his experience working in bars, restaurants, hotels, and catering.
- He is certified as a sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers.
- He spent 10 years as the Cabo San Lucas local expert for the USA Today travel website 10 Best, while also writing about wine and lifestyle topics for the outlet. He also co-authored three editions of Fodor's Los Cabos travel guidebook.
Experience
Chris has written extensively about food, wine, and travel. He co-authored three editions of Fodor's Los Cabos travel guidebook. As a freelance writer, Chris has contributed to numerous websites and publications, including Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, Porthole Cruise, and Cabo Living. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Chris was honorably discharged after participation in UN Peacekeeping efforts.
Education
After studying Comparative Literature at Indiana University, Chris earned a bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing, and a master's degree in Humanities from San Francisco State University.
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Stories By Chris Sands
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Disney has announced the dates for EPCOT's 2023 International Food & Wine Fest; here's when the event is happening and what to expect.
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Midwestern grocery chain Fresh Thyme Market extends its community-focused approach to e-commerce with customizable pickup and delivery options at no extra cost.
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The Bluegrass State of Kentucky is synonymous with bourbon whisky production and one brand made a big impact on its largest city.
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"Chipotle" can refer to the dried and even spicier version of the jalapeño pepper. But it's also the name of the restaurant chain that sued Sweetgreen.
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Teen consumers are highly valued by food chains, and McDonald's has managed to draw in more of these young eaters, according to a recent survey.
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See why the curious and trendy cube croissant sold at London's Le Deli Robuchon has sparked social media interest with millions of views on TikTok.
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Zuma seems intent on conquering the world, and judging by the results, the restaurant brand is well on its way - it's opening a new Italian location.
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The 1964 World's Fair in New York helped popularize the Belgian waffle in the United States, solidifying it as a must-try dessert.
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Some winemakers will enhance the natural color of their wine through artificial means; here's how you can tell if your wine contains color-boosting additives.
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Discover the somewhat-secret recipe behind the mash bill of one of the most esteemed bourbon producers, Buffalo Trace, by scoping out it ingredient breakdown.
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The heated rivalry that has developed between the two cities has become exacerbated even further by arguments over how the Cuban sandwich should be made.
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Krispy Kreme is pulling an April Fool's prank by bringing back their popular pumpkin spice donuts for two days this month instead of in the fall.
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Although labeled similarly, Worcestershire sauce in the U.S. is quite different from other versions. Here's what sets the recipe and bottling apart.
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Pitmaster Shawn Hill shares his advice for barbecuing on a gas grill.
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See the secrets hidden in the small stickers on your fruits and veggies, from the method by which it was farmed to whether or not it was genetically modified.
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The importance of food distributors is never more evident than when supplies are unavailable, and that was the case for many restaurants last week.
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Wendy's has fun at the expense of its competition, especially if that competition happens to be McDonald's. Its new chicken wrap is just the latest example.
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If you thought Panera Bread couldn't get any better at providing quick service, think again. Here's the lowdown on its new palm-reading payment tech.
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KFC, after a long hiatus, is bringing back its original recipe, white meat chicken nuggets, after a successful market trial run in the summer of 2022.
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Canada has its own special variety of bacon. It's delicious, but since it bears a striking resemblance to ham, some may wonder whether it's really bacon at all.
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For those who love boysenberries, you're in for a treat with the new menu at Knott's Berry Farms Boysenberry Festival 2023. Here's what you can expect.
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Learn about the surprising origins of the name SPAM and how it became a beloved but polarizing food item, selling over 8 billion cans to date.
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With a name like oysters Kilpatrick, certainly, there's a Kilpatrick behind the dish, right? Not exactly. Here are the theories on the unusual title.
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Krispy Kreme has tasted smashing success as of late and is projecting enormous growth for the brand. But the same can't be said for its snack aisle offerings.
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The wide variety of taxes and tariffs placed on bourbon contribute significantly to the prices being charged for it. Here's how it works.
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In its formative years, Floribbean was often referred to as 'New Era' cuisine, although most agree its roots actually go back to the Spanish arrival in America.
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Most food recalls in the U.S. aren't linked to Hepatitis A. But some frozen fruit at Trader Joe's and elsewhere may be tainted.