Nick Solares (born 1968) is a British
food writer for ''
Eater
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'' who began hosting ''The Meat Show'' in 2015. He is a self-proclaimed "professional carnivore".
Biography
Solares' career in food writing began in 2006 when he published a food blog called Beef Aficionado. From 2007 to 2014, he worked as a photographer for ''
Serious Eats''. He reviewed hamburgers for "A Hamburger Today" blog as well as pizza for "Slice" blog.
In 2015, Solares began hosting ''The Meat Show'' for Eater video. The show reviewed meat cuisine from around the world, including restaurants such as
Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte.
Solares was temporarily suspended from Eater in 2016 after it was discovered he was formerly affiliated with
Youth Defense League
Youth Defense League was an American Oi!/New York Hardcore (NYHC) band formed in 1986.
History
The band was featured in the Revelation Records compilation album ''New York City Hardcore'', which featured several NYHC bands, including Sick of I ...
, a right-wing skinhead
Oi!
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band, in the 1980s. He issued a public apology in May that year.
In 2018, Solares hosted an event with chef Anthony Goncalves at
The Ritz-Carlton
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New York, Westchester, which consisted of a four-course menu.
Solares also started a new show called ''Meat Life''.
References
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1968 births
American restaurant critics
American male non-fiction writers
Living people