Jason Wilson

Washington, D.C.

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Creator at Everyday Drinking

Senior Correspondent at New Wine Review

Author: Godforsaken Grapes, Boozehound, & The Cider Revival. Newsletter: @everydaydrinky

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Articles

Everything Is Going To Hell, So Why Not Bring Back The Fern Bar?

4 days ago | everydaydrinking.com | Jason Wilson

Will the fern bar ever have its revival? Will we ever see trendy bars created to look like the Regal Beagle, Jack Tripper's swinging hangout in the 1970s sitcom Three's Company? I mean, why not? We've already lived through the speakeasy revival, the tiki bar revival, the cosmo revival, the martini revival, the espresso martini revival, the Shirley Temple revival, the cigarette smoking revival, et al.
The Marubini Chronicles

3 weeks ago | everydaydrinking.com | Jason Wilson

There’s a saying in Cremonese dialect: En piàt de marubéen el fa resusitàa àan i mòort—“a plate of marubini can bring the dead back to life.” Marubini is the stuffed pasta of Cremona, the province in Lombardia along the Po River where I lived when I was 19. Marubini are plump little rings similar to tortellini, filled with a rich, hearty mix of meats and cheese—each Cremonese family has its own unwritten recipe for the stuffing, or ripieno.
Savvy B, 4 Eva

1 month ago | everydaydrinking.com | Jason Wilson

Sancerre is among the favorite wines of Christian Grey—the notorious main character of the steamy, erotic, sorta-BDSM romance novel, Fifty Shades of Grey—which he enjoys with his lover, Anastasia Steele. Perhaps you know this already. Perhaps you have read the original Fifty Shades trilogy, first published more than a dozen years ago, and which sold more than 150 million copies in 52 languages.
State-by-State LGBTQIA+ Legislative Updates

1 month ago | medium.com | Jason Wilson

Tracking the Policy Assault — and How Faith Communities Can RespondAs Pride Month 2025 begins, many LGBTQIA+ Americans are not celebrating — they are bracing. Over 500 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures this year alone, with dozens already signed into law. These bills don’t just threaten rights; they endanger lives — particularly the lives of trans youth, queer students, and LGBTQIA+ people of color. While some churches remain silent, others are rising up.
Queer & Beloved

1 month ago | medium.com | Jason Wilson

Pride Month in a Year of Policy Attacks — A Faithful Call to ActionPride Month 2025 arrives amid a national emergency for LGBTQIA+ people — particularly trans youth and queer people of color. More than 500 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have surfaced across state legislatures this year, many targeting healthcare access, public visibility, and fundamental human rights. These policies are not merely political — they are spiritual assaults on human dignity.
Eating the Easter Bunny

2 months ago | everydaydrinking.com | Jason Wilson

For those who celebrate, it is Easter Sunday and I’ve decided it was time to dust off this favorite piece of my food writing, which The New Yorker published on Easter Sunday 2016. Some of the news and Philly references are a bit dated (Osteria’s ownership has changed; D’Angelo’s butcher shop closed in late 2016; my son is now a sophomore in college). But I think this essay still works and is relevant in 2025.
Navigating Faith & Politics Intersection in Trump Era

2 months ago | medium.com | Jason Wilson

Religion has long played a significant role in shaping political beliefs, and this influence has been particularly pronounced in the Trump era. Many individuals draw on their religious convictions to inform their stance on various political issues, such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and social welfare policies. Conservative Christians often align with the Republican Party due to its stance on traditional family values and opposition to abortion.
Still Life With Wine

2 months ago | everydaydrinking.com | Jason Wilson

I love to look at still life painting. When I go to the world’s great art museums, I’ll often skip the grand masterpieces and head straight for a simple painting of objects on a table. I do sometimes enjoy the ostentatious, over-the-top still life of the Dutch Golden Age—the so-called pronkstilleven, showy tables overflowing with shellfish, exotic fruit, vases of flowers, ornate glasses, and even little dogs, birds, and monkeys.
Happy "Liberation Day" To All (Idiots) Who Celebrate

2 months ago | everydaydrinking.com | Jason Wilson

So it appears that tomorrow, at 4 p.m. EST in the Rose Garden, we will have clarity on Trump’s awaited, sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs. The MAGA crowd is calling this “Liberation Day.” But let’s be crystal clear: For the wine and spirits industry—for wineries, importers, distributors, wine shops, liquor stores, restaurants, bars, sommeliers, bartenders, servers, kitchen staff—it is a complete fucking nightmare. This tariff situation surely goes far beyond the world of wine and spirits.
Apricot Brandy is Confounding and Delicious

Mar 14, 2025 | everydaydrinking.com | Jason Wilson

When they’re ripe and juicy, apricots are undoubtedly among my favorite fruits. But the truth is, apricots are also among the most frustrating, inconsistent fruits. I’ll eat four mealy, blah ones, only to have a single, mind-blowingly delicious one, which then forces me to endure the next four mealy ones. Apricot brandy is sort of the same experience. Or should I say apricot “brandy” in quotes. For years, it occupied a dusty corner of the liquor store that I avoided. It confounded me.