EP #42 Doug Trattner—Breaking Northeast Ohio Restaurant News for 20 Years

Doug Trattner fell into food writing after a short career as a public defender and never imagined being the go-to guy for food news in Northeast Ohio. He's covered food for most major Ohio outlets, but is best known for being the super sleuth of restaurant news for Cleveland Scene and a collaborator on seven cookbooks with Chef Michael Symon.

I loved talking about his unconventional start and reflecting on how the food biz has changed during the years he has covered it. During the first few months of the pandemic a Scene Magazine crowdfund campaign ensured he would be one of the first correspondents to come back to chronicle the unprecedented times. We've come to rely on Doug for breaking food news, his take on where we should be eating, and also some behind-the-scenes views of our beloved food community.

We talk about all of Doug's interests, including Barb the RV and gardening, and he shares some things he's looking forward to this upcoming year. Follow him on Instagram for good food (and more) content you'll enjoy!

SPONSORS: This podcast is made possible with support from Chef Douglas Katz, Perfectly Imperfect Produce and Ohio Wines.