Michael Snyder is a freelance journalist based out of Mexico City. He's lived and reported in South American and India and his work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Lucky Peach,Saveur, Roads & Kingdoms and Eater, among others.

Coming of Age at Columbia’s 1020 Bar
Eight years later, there’s still no place that feels more essential.
- story: Michael Snyder
- photo: Nick Hensley-Wagner