Current Contributors
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Mary Bigham
Founder / Author / Community Manager
Mary Bigham, the creator of wcdish, is a self-admitted sushi and travel addict. She has a crush on just about every food but refuses to eat American cheese.
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Erin Phelps
Copy Editor
When she isn’t running, trying new recipes with her family or scouring Craigslist for deals, this mother of two (super-cute little boys) spends her free time (what's that again?) editing for West Chester Dish. This 30-year-old editor in Southern Chester County is always looking for the next best Mexican restaurant, tasty ice-cream treats, local products to incorporate into her meals and kid-friendly places to enjoy with her family.
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Amy Strauss
Editor in Chief / Director of Social Media
Bred a full-blown PA Dutch gal, Amy Strauss is a Philly suburb-based food fiend who lives to chomp up-and-down the East Coast. Weaving through the latest brewpubs and craft breweries, up-and-coming bakeries and eclectic eateries, this twenty-something aims to live her food life as seen on an edible Travel Channel episode and always dashes to eat dessert first.
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Laura Taylor
Marketing Manager
Laura Taylor, a busy young mom of two with a flair for design, created PhoenixvilleFunGuide.com as an online resource that allows readers access to the area's events and activities as well as fun local things to see and do. If she's not attached to her laptop, you can find her enjoying the sights and sounds of Phoenixville with her family, or enjoying creative pursuits such as photography, graphic design, music and writing.
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Jason Tremblay
Founder / Web Developer
Jason Tremblay loves drinking quality coffee (single shot Americano, no room) and writing beautiful code (PHP + HTML + CSS + Javascript)... preferably at the same time.
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Ken Alan
“Concierge by Day/Writer by Night” is how Ken Alan describes his life. During his weekly 9-5, Ken serves as a corporate concierge for BPG Properties, and he’s also very involved in his capacities as the Business Director of the Philadelphia Concierge Association. After hours and on weekends, there a never-ending list of restaurants to visit and cities to travel to while producing articles as a contributor with Philadelphia Style & Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine.
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Allison Benford
Photographer
Allison Benford is a West Chester-based photographer who has been taking pictures since her Grandmother gave her a camera for her eighth birthday. Allison enjoys photographing events, weddings, candid portraits and delicious food.
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Jim Breslin
Managing Editor
Jim Breslin prefers cheeseburgers over filet mignon and porter over pilsner. He once ordered and ate Six Meats and Sauerkraut in Luxembourg, though he didn’t finish the tripe. He’s fumbled with chopsticks in Beijing, eaten conch fritters in Grand Cayman and fish and chips in Australia. His biggest dining faux pas? Asking a Quizno’s employee in Toronto for American cheese. At home, he is known for homemade pizza, stromboli, and killer enchiladas. Jim is also the founder of the West Chester Story slam and a fiction writer. His first collection of short stories, Elephant, is best served with Victory Hopdevil or a a chilled Pinot Grigio.
Recent Articles by Jim Breslin
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Nina Cazille
Photographer
Nina's true passion is reflected in the images she captures. She has chronicled life, love and laughter from her home in Chester County clear across the USA to the Pacific Ocean. Nina seems to be everywhere and always has her camera... so make sure you're smiling.
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Angela Corrado
Editorial Contributor/Special Projects Director
Raised on a mix of authentic Italian cuisine and the German meat n' potato diet, Angela is a goofy food enthusiast who believes there is no such thing as too much garlic. She's giddy about trying nutritious recipes from all over the world, but refuses to measure ingredients. If you can't find her at the nearest Mexican restaurant, food or beer festival, she's most likely enjoying an adventurous outdoor activity.
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Sarah Gagliardo
Author
Sarah is a twenty-something transplant from the South. She loves the local foodie scene here in Chester County, and is constantly on the move, in search of culinary delights and new places to explore. She lives by the motto of "trying anything once" when it comes to food and drink, and she will never turn down a glass of wine or own enough scarves.
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Ryan Hudak
Author
Payroll clerk by day and craft beer aficionado by night (and weekend), Ryan Hudak is most often seen with a frosty beverage in his hand while out and about in the local drinking and dining scene. Originally from Cleveland, OH, Ryan developed an affinity for craft beer shortly after finishing college when he realized there was more to life than a night out with Natty Light. With a long list of favorites including local brews and exotic blends, Ryan happily reports on all of his beer-loving escapades around PA.
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LeeAnne Mullins
Author
Born and raised in Canada, LeeAnne traded in her parka and snow boots to sip and sample the Philly-area food scene and hasn't looked back since. LeeAnne is a self-proclaimed travel nut who wanders the world with a food focus, visiting vineyards and photographing tasty nibbles along the way. When not roaming the globe, she can usually be found wielding a chef's knife in her own kitchen, browsing PA farmers' markets or dining on her next great meal at local restaurants
Recent Articles by LeeAnne Mullins
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Sarah Reese
Author
Sarah's dream job is to own a small cafe and bookstore and if that doesn’t work out she wants to be homeless in Europe. In the mean time she's exploring and reporting on the wide and wonderful world of WC Restaurants.
Recent Articles by Sarah Reese
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Chelsea Sproul
Author
Chelsea is a Chester County local with a passion for cupcakes and avocados. Although life is pretty busy these days, she maintains her interest in adventures and learning new things. She loves a good happy hour, and is working on expanding her culinary ability beyond the ever appealing and easy to make breakfast burrito.
Recent Articles by Chelsea Sproul
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Leslie Weinberg
Author
Leslie is a devoted carbivore with a passion for ice cream and the planet. She loves going on adventures and is excited to take on Chester County one dish at a time.
Recent Articles by Leslie Weinberg
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Melissa Woodley
Author
Melissa is rediscovering the local food scene after spending a few years cracking coconuts and living the island life. Now she’s looking to sample new and exciting eats, fancy cocktails and everything tasty.
Recent Articles by Melissa Woodley