Laurel Miller

Laurel Miller is an Austin-based food and travel writer and the editor of Edible Aspen and the bar columnist for Tribeza. She grew up on a California ranch, which inspired her to educate people about sustainable agriculture.

Places

A Crucible of Ski Bums and Billionaires

In Telluride, O'Bannon's was a refuge for mountaineers, nomadic hairstylists and one very famous foot fetishist.

story: Laurel Miller
illustration: Carolyn Figel

Places

Portrait of a West Texas Saloon Man

Iconoclastic cowboy Ty Mitchell keeps time at Marfa's only dedicated watering hole, the Lost Horse Saloon.

story: Laurel Miller
photo: Jennifer Boomer

Cocktails

Mastering the Manhattan With Caitlin Laman

In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Caitlin Laman breaks down her bold take on the timeless Manhattan.

story: Laurel Miller
photo: Jackie Rivas

Cocktails

A Better Way to Froth Your Cocktail

The pursuit of a superior egg white alternative has evolved well beyond aquafaba.

story: Laurel Miller
photo: Lizzie Munro

Cocktails

In Texas, Even Drinks Love Mesquite

As the state’s deep connection to mesquite has been rekindled, the spiky, prolific plant has found its way into beer, spirits and cocktails.

story: Laurel Miller
photo: Desert Door Distillery

Cocktails

The Original Cuban Cocktail

A combination of aguardiente, honey and key lime, the Canchánchara is the most important Cuban cocktail you’ve never heard of.

story: Laurel Miller
photo: Lizzie Munro