Claire Leaden

Claire Leaden is a freelance writer currently living in Astoria, NY, originally from the North Fork of Long Island. She writes about food and local history for a variety of publications including amNewYork, Gothamist, Untapped Cities and is the Head Writer for We Heart Astoria. Formerly in book publishing, she enjoys reading great new literature in her spare time as well as camping in upstate New York and blogging at Millennial Meals. Follow her on Instagram @claireleaden.