Darren Paltrowitz

Joined: Dec 7, 2023

Darren Paltrowitz is a New York resident with over 20 years of entertainment industry experience. He has worked with a wide array of artists including OK Go, They Might Be Giants, Mike Viola, Tracy Bonham, Loudness, Rachael Yamagata, Superdrag and Amanda Palmer. His writing has appeared in dozens of outlets including the New York Daily News, All Music Guide, Guitar World, TheStreet.com, Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, L.A. Times, and the Jewish Journal. He is the host of the bi-weekly "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" podcast, as co-produced with V13 (formerly PureGrainAudio.com), and the co-author of two published books, 2018's "Pocket Change: Your Happy Money" and 2019's "Good Advice From Professional Wrestling," with a new book in-progress for a 2020 release.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 07: An employee at Lorna's Caribbean & American Grill Restaurant, wearing a face mask, makes a drink for customers on July 07, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced on Tuesday that the county will allow outdoor dining and gyms to remain open with social distancing measures, reversing his emergency order from the day before. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: (L-R) George Strait and Miranda Lambert perform onstage during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Fury/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACM)

Country music legend George Strait shares favorite recipes for his award-winning tequila Código 1530

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 12: A view of Samuel Adams during Oktoberfest hosted by Andrew Zimmern at The Standard Highline on October 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for NYCWFF)

10 canned and/or bottled beverages to try this summer

Photo: Cutwater Spirits unveils Cutwater Rayador Tequila Blanco.. Image Courtesy Cutwater Spirits

20 cool canned beverages to try this summer

Dwayne Johnson speaks at Kevin Hart's Hand And Footprint Ceremony At the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX held at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 10, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

A look at Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s popular Teremana tequila and a quick cocktail recipe

Flame Thrower, Inspired by nominee Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, photo provided by Cointreau

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: A venti sized chai latte pictured in a Starbucks on February 17, 2016 in London, England. Today Action on Sugar announced the results of tests on 131 hot drinks which showed that some contained over 20 teaspoons of sugar. The NHS recommends a maximum daily intake of seven teaspoons or 30 grams of sugar. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

A look at Clio Coffee and its pressure-brewed Americano java

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 04: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Hagar (L) and Emmy Award-winning chef and television personality Guy Fieri pose during the announcement of their partnership with Los Santo and Santo Puro Mezquila, in addition to the launch of Santo Fino Tequila at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of Nevada on April 4, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Los Santos: Santo Puro Mezquila)

20 Fourth of July-friendly cocktails worth preparing at home

Cooked Lobster from The Lobster Place. Image Courtesy The Lobster Place, Michael Marquand

Luke’s Lobster has great gift options for Father’s Day 2020

Tommy Lee attends the premiere of Netflix's 'The Dirt" at the Arclight Hollywood on March 18, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Netflix)

Tommy Lee on his new album “ANDRO,” Starbucks, cooking, and how you correctly say “gyro”

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: A view of Noosa yogurt on display at Build Studio on April 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

25 recent food and drink discoveries you can order online today

Brewer Sam Jory, 24, takes a sample of Windrush Stout, (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Have you heard about the new crowdsourced, equality-themed stout?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: A view of Truly: Hard Seltzer products during the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite featuring Culinary Demonstrations at The IKEA Kitchen presented by Capital One at Pier 94 on October 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for NYCWFF)

Father’s Day 2020: 25 last-minute gifts you can still order

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: A view of rainbow bottles of Bud Light during the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards New York at New York Hilton Midtown on May 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for GLAAD)

Have you checked out any of Budweiser’s Beer Bread Mix kits yet?

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 27: Jesse James Dupree poses with a bottle of Jesse James American Outlaw bourbon during day two of the 33rd annual Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show on March 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Nightclub & Bar Media Group)

Jackyl’s Jesse James Dupree talks bourbon and finding success with Jesse James Spirits

Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce. Image Courtesy Stuart Melling

The Offspring’s Dexter Holland talks success with Gringo Bandito, working with Chronic Tacos & more