Leah Mennies

Leah Mennies

Food Editor

Leah Mennies joins Boston magazine after spending a year covering the local food scene for NBC's lifestyle site The Feast. Her writing has appeared in The Improper Bostonian, The Boston Globe and Blackbookmag.com, among other publications. She also interned at Lucky Magazine, where she learned the high art of lugging garment bags around town in the pouring rain. She prefers beer to wine, icing to cake and Hebrew National hot dogs to Fenway Franks (sorry, guys).

Leah Mennies'S latest stories

Happy's to Turn into a Mexican Restaurant

Michael Schlow has closed his Fenway spot, and will reopen it early next month.

Michael Scelfo to Take Over Casablanca

Though he'll be at Russell House Tavern for a while to come, Scelfo has plans to strike out on his own.

Peep the Layout of Bee's Knees Supply Co.

You've heard about the forthcoming food emporium. Now take a look at what's in store.

Recipe: Joy Richard's Holiday Punch

The Citizen Public House bar manager swears by punch for the holidays. Now you can too.

Ana Sortun to Open a Somerville Restaurant

The Oleana and Sofra chef will be opening a new restaurant at 249 Pearl Street.

The Kitchen Spy: Liz Vilardi and Nick Zappia

We went behind-the-scenes at the West Roxbury home of the owners of The Blue Room, Belly Wine Bar, and Central Bottle.

The Gallows Debuts a Whey-Based Cocktail

By using a byproduct of their legendary poutine, the gastropub discovered an egg-free take on a flip.

Momogoose to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant

Expect crispy rolls, dumplings, and banh hoi at the new spot.

A Chat With Modernist Cuisine's Nathan Myhrvold

The former Microsoft CTO, speaking at Harvard tonight, tackles questions from a slew of local chefs.

Details on Cinquecento, Opening Soon

The South End restaurant will offer porchetta, Italian wines, and brunchified bruschetta.