LGBTQ restaurants. Horror movies. Off-kilter television. Underdog cities. Donuts.

I’ve been a journalist since 1996, and have been writing for The New York Times since 2004. I cover culture with an emphasis on film, theater, TV and LGBTQ topics, and also food and travel. DINING OUT, my book about how gay restaurants changed America, is coming out in June 2025. I live in New York City.