Hello! I’m Wilder.

According to my mom, I’m a very talented writer.
You can see some of my stuff below.
Let me know if you wanna get tacos some time.

i am currently the city editor at

but perhaps you’ve seen my work in such glamorous places as

join me for…

food writing!

first-person stories!

service journalism!

here’s what i’m eating

UPDATES- • An izakaya in Asheville? I’m thanking my stars for @yamanekobento1, this salmon belly onigiri, gorgeous dashi, & that perrrrrrfect char. • The second best deal on Earth, behind Costco’s hot dog & soda, is @c
BEST BITES OF ‘25 EPISODE TWO ATTACK OF THE CLONES • WOWIE, this bò lá lốt from @eatdrinkmonsoon was so fresh and bright and delicious. I could have eaten 18 more. • The single best bite of food I had this ye
“But what about YOU, WILDER, what were YOUR favorite bites of 2025?” - You Fine, I’ll tell you. But Instagram is a narc about the character count so here’s PART ONE: • We’re starting out at @clarksoysterbar i
None of you creeps told me the Mexican food scene in Denver was so bonkers. I’m late as hell to the party on this one. What a weekend of stunners: • Amuse-bouche • A pozole to embarrass other pozole from @ladiabladenver. Outta this
Some recent jammers! • All hail the queen @bethkellerhals, and the biscuits and gravy at @butterpunkavl • Predictably great crudo from @deanboskovich at @potentialnewbf • A spectacular god damn cheeseburger from @tall
Astral projected my body back to California in a blur of family and manual labor, but still managed to gobble up some goods. Sorry I didn’t tell anybody I was home, ain’t I a stinker, etc. * + chopped raw onions and chilies * Thigh shis
Instagram is a hell hole now, and I’m probably out of here (see ya on Bluesky?) but for now, here’s the best stuff I ate in 2024, in no particular order. * Okay, one in particular order: I think this catfish & grits special from @goo
Cannot express enough how grateful I am to @drinkcazcanes for one of the most rewarding travel experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks for taking me across beautiful Jalisco, from the mountains and the cities, to the jungle and the desert. Thanks for
I am predictable as hell
Had the finger-lickin’est time checking out the @kfc test kitchen, meeting the innovation team, and sneak-peaking some future menu goodies. Thanks for teaching me the Colonel’s first name (Harland!!) and how to fry his chicken, but most o
When you get people to fly from England, Mexico, Chicago, North Carolina, and the Bay Area just to m̶e̶e̶t̶ ̶a̶ ̶d̶o̶g̶ ̶m̶a̶y̶o̶r̶ hang out for your bachelor party, you’re probably pretty well-liked. HBP, @eedmond, this weekend gets 5/5 ropes.
More treats

everybody & their mums has a substack ‘round here

oh, and you should listen to my really stupid podcasts

Girlfriend Book Club

I host a show with Jesse McGrath where we read those fairy smut books that our girlfriends love. You know the ones.

Jesse & Wilder’s Guide to Life

We also have another show which critics have hailed as “a podcast.”
Take a listen wherever you download yours.

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