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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The companies that supply supermarkets have generally had positive earnings reports. This has led grocers to call for a stop to the price hikes on food items.
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The smartest move Taco Bell made in 2022, however, may have been hiring former SNL cast member Pete Davidson to star in an ad campaign promoting breakfast.
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DoorDash has unveiled a partnership aimed at making it easier for Roku users to order food. It involves months of free DashPass membership, but there's a catch.
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Growth, for Texas Roadhouse, has normally been measured by new restaurants and sales. That's not the case for what is reputedly the world's largest location.
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Across the world, there are unique takes on pizza. In South America, there is a particular type of pizza you will find that is covered in sweet onions.
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For the host city, the Superbowl means glory and the burden of planning. One thing that can be counted on is food waste, but one group is ready to step in.
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What many dread about the Super Bowl is the hangover that may come the next day. Now DoorDash and Vita Coco are teaming up to bring hangover cures to you.
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What does single-origin chocolate actually mean? Is it similar to wine? Here's how to read a chocolate label and interpret its meaning.
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Chick-fil-A is testing it's first-ever plant-based sandwich at select locations across the U.S. starting next week.
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Starbucks saw an enormous amount of money put on gift cards last quarter, ascending to a level that CEO Howard Schultz described as a "stunning record."
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If millennials and Gen Zers could choose between ordering food from a person or via kiosk, a clear majority would not choose a human, according to a study.
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Whether or not people's heart is full this Valentine's Day, Baskin-Robbins is absolutely hoping their stomachs will be full of love-themed cake and ice cream.
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Tuna, depending upon the method used for its preparation, can be appropriately paired with white, red, or rosé wines. But which selection is best?
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Flight attendants recommend against drinking a Blood Mary on your next flight for reasons which have nothing to do with flavor.
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Government bodies were alerted to a packaging error for canned meats coming out of a factory owned by Conagra Brands. See the details of the massive recall.
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Olive oil has been an important part of cooking culture since ancient civilizations. When you buy olive oil, here is why the harvest date is important.
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There's a wide variety of greens to choose from when it comes to making a salad, but one has a surprising link to a classic German fairy tale.
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Tuna is one of the rare fish options which can be appropriately paired with either red, white, or rosé wines. But there's one type that stands out.
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If you're anything like us, perhaps you agree that indulging in the creamy deliciousness of some of the world's best chocolate is a favorite pastime.
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Learning how the sausage gets made is something people tend to avoid. But if you want to learn how the chili dog was invented, would the truth elude you?
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Single-use plastics are wasteful and quite damaging to the environment. McDonald's is testing new lids in hopes of lessening its contribution to the problem.
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Linzer tortes are known for their almondy latticework crust and jammy filling, but did you realize they probably also inspired another beloved dessert?
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It's not just regulators that could scuttle the merger. The financial implications of the deal are enormously complex and complicated further by debt.
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Kroger, which for the past five years has been releasing an annual food trends report, announced it expects charcuterie boards to remain a top trend this year.
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Food insecurity has long been a problem worldwide, but recent numbers suggest the problem is now affecting more people than ever, particularly in Asia.
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The term corn is fungible and seems to change depending on where it is — from stalk to ear, to cob to kernel. We drill down on what ears actually refer to.
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Breakfast restaurants are feeling the pinch as inflated egg prices eat into their profit margins and force them to consider a host of unappealing options.