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Tara Nurin
About Tara
Tara Nurin is a veteran freelance journalist based just outside Philadelphia. The former TV reporter specializes in craft beer, dining and destination coverage and writes regularly about her three passions – Philly, food, drink – for local and national pubs.
Tara, who grew up speaking Spanish and French, spent childhood holidays on a Puerto Rican beach and bummed around Paris for her junior year of college. She’s lived in more than a dozen American cities and still travels globally in search of a plate of local food, an artisanal beer and a hearty laugh with the countrymen.
Special Interests
Tara knows a lot about:
- Craft Beer (and Chocolate Pairings)
- Food and Drink
- Grammar
Tara's Special Recommendations
Tara says, "Don't leave Philadelphia without visiting the Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, buying food at Reading Terminal Market and drinking a local brew."
10Best Lists by Tara Nurin
Missoula, Montana's Craft Beer Scene: More than Just Moose Drool
Missoula, Montana, may not be on craft beer lovers' radar – yet. Here's why it should be.
10Best: The Nation's 10 Best Hotels for Beer Drinkers
Dream of bathing in beer? At America's best beer hotels, you can. If you are planning an ever-popular "beercation" or just want to incorporate some more hops into your travels, here are the 10 best beer-centric...
10Best Hilarious Beer Labels
Beer expert, Tara Nurin, has crafted a list of the funniest beer labels to grace a bottled brew. Check out this list, and pick out your next conversation piece for a backyard barbecue.
10Best Day Trip: Explore Atlantic City, Not Just for Gamblers
The resort beach town of Atlantic City has revamped its image and its non-gaming attractions to offer swanky options for dining, dancing and entertainment all day, all night and all year – just one hour from...
Affordable Family Vacation Destinations
Whether your vacation takes you to the northwest, the west, the south or the east, these destinations across the US–Portland, Denver, South Padre Island, and Philadelphia–provide lots of family fun at a...