Ari Bendersky is a lifestyle journalist specializing in food, wine, spirits and travel. The former founding editor of Eater Chicago, Bendersky has written for 20-plus years and his work has appeared in The New York Times, WSJ magazine, Associated Press, Men's Journal, Wine Enthusiast, Departures, RollingStone.com, Crain's Chicago Business, Liquor.com and many more publications. A lover of discovering new food and cultures, Bendersky travels whenever possible, recently visiting Finland, Argentina, Portugal and Mexico. He lives in Chicago with his husband and their super cute, scruffy dog, Eddie (the girl!).