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Leslie Brenner

Leslie Brenner is the Food Editor for the Los Angeles Times, and an accomplished and witty writer.  She is the author of the acclaimed Greetings from the Golden State: A Novel, and The Fourth Star: Dispatches from Inside Danial Boulud's Celebrated New York Restaurant.  She's also written several food and wine books:  American Appetite, which traces the history of the American food revolution, The Art of the Cocktail Party, and Fear of Wine.  She is the winner of two James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards.  She also contributes to food and wine worthy causes such as the Wine Market Council's WineAnswers.com. 

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Recent Articles by Leslie Brenner

Holiday Entertaining

Leslie Brenner

The best thing about the holidays is reconnecting with friends and family, so it’s natural that during this festive time of year, we love to entertain. Still, how often have you had the impulse to invite people over, only to start panicking about whom to invite, what foods to serve, and what to drink?

Holiday Entertainment Myths and Facts

Leslie Brenner

Simply put: a list of Myths and Facts you might not know about!

Making the Most of a Glass of Wine

Leslie Brenner

You like wine. As much as the next guy; maybe more. You pop open a bottle and pour it with dinner without giving it a second thought, other than “red or white?” You’re not one of those difficult types who thinks it has to be a special occasion before you’re willing to whip out a corkscrew.