Sam O'Brien

Hi! I'm Sam. I’m the senior editor at Gastro Obscura, where I cover food, history, and culture. I’ve won the James Beard Award for Dining & Travel Journalism and was a finalist for the IACP Narrative Food Writing Award. I live—and eat—in Philadelphia with my partner, a chef, and my two dogs, Garbanzo and Hoagie. And if you’re wondering what I’m holding in this picture, it’s a replica of the world’s oldest edible ham.