Duke Harten
School
Northeastern University
Expertise
Food, Wine, Dining
- Duke has worked in the food and beverage industry for more than 10 years in Boston and LA.
- He wrote a cocktail column for BostonChefs.com and was the General Manager of award-winning LA wine shop and bar Stanley's Wet Goods.
- Over the course of his writing career, he's always kept at least one foot in the food and beverage world, working for the James Beard-winning Barbara Lynch Gruppo and the Best Restaurant in Boston winner SRV before moving to Los Angeles.
Experience
Duke started his career editing a monthly newspaper in Boston while moonlighting at a wine bar. He quickly realized that his passion for food and wine could complement his written work, and he began working for BostonChefs.com as an editorial assistant and cocktail columnist. Over the next 10 years he held various writing jobs as a pop culture freelancer, ad copywriter, and biographer. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he continues to explore the food and beverage scene in one of the greatest dining cities in the world.
Education
Duke Harten studied English at Northeastern University.
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Stories By Duke Harten
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Though the spiciness of rye is generally preferred, there is a variety of whiskey options suitable for this classic New Orleans cocktail.
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Rum and coke is among the simplest of cocktails, but the type of rum used can alter the drink entirely. These rums are your best bet no matter the occasion.
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The Zombie cocktail is a classic at any Halloween party. Here are the 12 best rums to try in your Zombie.
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These secret menu tips range from recipe modifications to money-saving hacks and are great tools for dietary restrictions, or if you feel like mixing it up.
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A popular menu item, tea cocktails have been around since the Colonial era. Try your hand at making a tea cocktail with one of these delicious variations.
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The screwdriver is a simple cocktail of vodka and OJ, so it's important to start with the best ingredients. Discover vodkas that make the best screwdrivers.
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Amaretto is an almond-flavored liqueur that adds a unique spin to classic cocktails. Here are some of the best drinks you can mix with this bar staple.
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Los Angeles is a world-class city for dining, but among all its new joints remain the stalwarts of the LA food scene. Explore LA's top old-school restaurants.
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Natural wine has no true definition, but it is more than finding specks of wine in your glass. We tried the best natural wine brands so you don't have to.
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Finding the best wine may seem impossible, but it's an important task. Here are some truly can't-miss wine brands to add to your wine cellar in 2024.
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Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda are all it takes to create the perfect Tom Collins. Choosing the right gin, however, can be tricky.
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Fireball Whisky is a modern classic for college students, but there's more to the whisky than that. Here's a guide to the ins and outs of Fireball Whisky.
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Dunkin' offers a whole lot more than what's advertised. Next time you're at the coffee and donut chain, unlock these secret menu items.