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Vicki Denig

New York Contributor

Vicki is a wine, food, and travel journalist based between New York and Paris. After completing studies in French and Italian at Hunter College, Vicki began her wine career at Sud de France Développement in Manhattan, followed by a wine buyer role at Quality House Wines. Her writing career began in 2016; today, Vicki’s work can regularly be found in Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Decanter, Wine-Searcher, Resy, and more. When not writing or traveling, Vicki enjoys running, indoor cycling classes, and spending time with friends on her rooftop.

Vicki’s Favorite Resy Spots

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Fun Facts

Lives between New York and Paris.
Favorite slice in NYC Bleecker Street Pizza.
Best high-low pairing Wine and Cheez-Its! (Usually, Nebbiolo.)
Your Ratatouille moment Licking cake batter beaters from my mom’s homemade cakes.
Ideal night out A martini at a classic NYC hotel bar (Bemelmans, King Cole, etc.) followed by a cozy Italian dinner at a hole-in-the-wall place on the UES or in the Village.
Pro tip for diners Sit at the bar – always the best views, opportunities to talk with the staff, and you really get a feel for the place.
Last meal on earth A gooey plate of nachos with a margarita on the rocks.

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“I’m trying to expand the conversation around what it means to be Asian or Chinese or Chinese American, and it doesn’t have to be what everyone expects.”

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