ALL ARTICLES BY Nina Derwin

Nina Derwin is a Brooklyn-based writer with a passion for the art of storytelling. In addition to writing for various clients and publications, Nina has written several episodes of scripted television for networks including Starz and Fox.

kevin finch

Big Table Makes a Big Difference for Hospitality Workers in Crisis

The hospitality industry got hit hard during the pandemic. Big Table Nashville (and beyond) aims to alleviate worker worries.
philip korshak

A Philly Bagel Master Holds Forth on Love and Dough

A bagel called Gemini. A yeast starter named Helen Mirren. There’s a lot of great storytelling going on at Korshak Bagels.
close and family

The Barbecue Wars Continue: Report from South Carolina

A backyard dabbler at smoking meats creates his own sauce and names it after his Olde English bulldog, Chipper.
Sophie + Rory

A Father-Daughter Duo Brings Good Spirits to the Hudson Valley

With a focus on the farm-to-table movement, this family-run business made a bet on historic restoration and really good bourbon.
kookys n cream ice cream

Thanks to TikTok, Business is Booming at Kookys N Cream

A great recipe and some good social media paved the way for this pre-pandemic startup to make a dent in the cookie-sphere.
Roger Martin (Head Arborist & Head Beekeeper)

This Eternal Resting Place Has a Unique Side Hustle

Muhammed Ali is buried here. So is Colonel Sanders. It is also a Louisville sanctuary for bees and award-winning honey.