Maria C. Hunt

Maria C. Hunt is a California-based journalist, content consultant, and author specializing in cultural stories around drinks, food, design, and wellness. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Esquire, Wine Enthusiast, Elemental, Dwell, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, House Beautiful, The Christian Science Monitor, and Forbes Travel Guide. Maria has been a guest entertaining and lifestyle expert on Better TV, Headline News, Martha Stewart Radio, KPBS Radio, and every television outlet in San Diego. She’s the sole author of The Bubbly Bar: Champagne Sparkling Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion (Clarkson Potter, 2009) and co-authored and edited Tanya Holland’s California Soul: California Recipes from a Journey West [A Cookbook] (Ten Speed Press, 2022)