Brandon Summers-Miller

Chicago

Freelance Journalist, Writer and Editor at Freelance

Writer, cook, gay guy | Words in @eater, @epicurious, @seriouseats, @vinepair, @wineenthusiast, and elsewhere

Articles

How queer nightlife shaped Chicago — and America

3 weeks ago | salon.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

In Chicago, Boystown — with its mix of cocktail lounges, gay bars, nightclubs, parades and drag brunches — has become a well-oiled machine for queer culture in the city. Long before Mayor Richard M. Daley anointed the area bounded by Briar Place to the south, Halsted Street to the west, and North Broadway to the east as the nation’s first official gay village in 1997, the community had already made that roughly triangular patch in Lakeview East its home decades before.
How queer nightlife shaped Chicago - and America

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

In Chicago, Boystown — with its mix of cocktail lounges, gay bars, nightclubs, parades and drag brunches — has become a well-oiled machine for queer culture in the city. Long before Mayor Richard M. Daley anointed the area bounded by Briar Place to the south, Halsted Street to the west, and North Broadway to the east as the nation’s first official gay village in 1997, the community had already made that roughly triangular patch in Lakeview East its home decades before.
A Limp Wrist, a Heavy Pour: Why Gay Bars Serve Such Strong Drinks

Sep 25, 2024 | vinepair.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

There used to be a nightclub on Belmont Avenue in Chicago tucked between a grilled cheese restaurant and cellphone repair shop. The windows were blacked out and featured original art, the facade was adorned in black and white tiles, and drag queens often — and rightfully so — skipped the long line that backed up under the train tracks of the L’s Belmont Station. The interior was exceptionally dark, the walls painted black and the accent lights deep shades of indigo and crimson.
A Guide to Summer Squash Varieties You Should Be Cooking With

Jul 26, 2024 | msn.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

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A Guide to Summer Squash Varieties You Should Be Cooking With

Jul 26, 2024 | seriouseats.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

Wandering around the farmers market in July, August, and September, there's always a deluge of summer squash, including zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan, and more. Unlike its winter counterpart, summer squash has a relatively short shelf life. And although pickling, dehydrating, and freezing are tenable options, summer squash is at its best when fresh.
What's the Difference?

Jul 8, 2024 | seriouseats.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

Sweet, acidic, and bursting with flavor, there's perhaps no other type of produce more emblematic of summer-at least for me-than the tomato. When the last frost date finally passes, I look forward to digging my hands into the dormant raised garden beds in my yard and breaking up the hardened soil that's weathered the long and hostile Midwestern winter.
The Difference Between These Summer Fruits

Jun 27, 2024 | seriouseats.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

One of the many joys of summer is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. As a native of Michigan, which is rich in berries, I especially look forward to blackberry season. Every bite tastes like a burst of summer after a harsh Midwestern winter, and to this day, my mom still makes my great grandmother's freezer jam recipe with fresh blackberries to remember the hot summer once the cold returns.
Introducing G2's New Internal Developer Platforms Category

Jun 12, 2024 | research.g2.com | Michael Pigott |Michael has worked |Brandon Summers-Miller |Marina Schlosser

The tech landscape is evolving, and software development is no exception. Many teams are looking for ways to speed up the development process through automation and simplification. One potential answer to this need for efficiency is an internal developer platform. What are internal developer platforms? Internal developer platforms give businesses a structured approach to improve their software development process through simplification and automation.
A Guide to Banana Varieties Around the World

May 21, 2024 | seriouseats.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

The more you think about bananas, the stranger a concept they seem: Almost all bananas are grown in tropical climates, yet they feel as much a staple in North American grocery stores as our native apples. But unlike apples, there's only one variety of banana available to most people in the United States: the Cavendish, a slender, slightly curved banana with a cheerful shade of yellow.
A Guide to Banana Varieties Around the World

May 21, 2024 | yahoo.com | Brandon Summers-Miller

There are thousands of banana varieties to know and love—here are a few. The more you think about bananas, the stranger a concept they seem: Almost all bananas are grown in tropical climates, yet they feel as much a staple in North American grocery stores as our native apples. But unlike apples, there’s only one variety of banana available to most people in the United States: the Cavendish, a slender, slightly curved banana with a cheerful shade of yellow.