ANNABELLE TOMETICH
Speaker + Author + food writer + restaurant critic + journalist
Located near: Fort Myers, florida
Speaking topics
Immigrant and children-of-immigrant stories
Complex family relationships
Multiracial identity
Non-linear paths to success
Food
Restaurants
The Filipino diaspora, its roots and colonial influences
Local journalism
Florida
Event types
Keynotes
lectures
Fireside Chats
Panels
Workshops
Professional development
book talks & Readings
Virtual events
Moderation
International events
Festivals
interviews
Annabelle Tometich’s bio
Annabelle Tometich went from medical-school reject to line cook to journalist to author. She spent 18 years as a food writer and restaurant critic for The News-Press in her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. Her first book, The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony (2024, Little Brown) was called “sweet, sharp” by The New York Times.
Tometich’s writing has appeared in The Washington Post, USA Today, Catapult, the Tampa Bay Times, and many more outlets. She has won more than a dozen awards for her stories, including first place for Food & Travel Writing at the 2022 Sunshine State Awards. She (still) lives in Fort Myers with her husband, two children, and her ever-fiery Filipina mother.
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Recent Articles Featuring Annabelle Tometich:
I spent 15 years pretending to be a white guy, here’s why … | USA TODAY Network
The Mango Missile Crisis: How a BB gun transformed my relationship with my Filipina mother | Catapult
Beloved Fort Myers Food Critic Annabelle Tometich Releases Her First Book | Gulfshore Life
Restaurant shock: Florida visitors aren’t always ready for state’s wild ways | The News-Press
The other front lines: Florida restaurant workers reflect on a tumultuous year | Naples Daily News
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