Eileen Mellon is a Food Editor at Richmond magazine. She covers a diverse range of topics including food and beverages, hospitality and leisure, and the cultural aspects of dining and relationships. Eileen's work has also been featured in Techfinancials News.
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Richmond, United States (Local)
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Eileen's focus is primarily on local food and beverage, with a particular emphasis on covering culinary events, restaurant news, and the local dining scene in Richmond. Given this focus, she would likely be interested in pitches related to new restaurant openings, special events or promotions in the food industry within the Richmond area.
If you have news about upcoming culinary events or unique stories related to local restaurants or food businesses in Richmond, Eileen could be an ideal contact for your pitch. Additionally, if you represent a business making strides within the local dining scene of Richmond such as new menu launches or collaborations with other establishments that offer something different from usual offerings might pique her interest.
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