About Chantal
Chantal Martineau is a journalist and author with more than 20 years’ experience writing for newspapers and magazines, including Vogue, The Atlantic, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Saveur, The Guardian, the Washington Post, The Globe and Mail, Forbes and more.
Her 2015 book How the Gringos Stole Tequila, a social history of Mexico’s agave spirits and their global appropriation as luxury goods, was adapted into a documentary film that premiered at South x Southwest in 2018. She is also the co-author of Finding Mezcal (2018), and her poetry has appeared in Understorey Magazine. Chantal lives in the Hudson Valley with her partner and two daughters.
Honors & Publications
A chronicle of our literary contributions, critical recognitions, and the narratives that have shaped the contemporary creative landscape.
The Orwell Prize
Finalist for Narrative Excellence
The New Yorker
Recognized for long-form reporting that bridges the gap between journalism and literary creative writing, centered on urban resilience.
Featured Prose Anthology
Pulitzer Fellowship
A multi-page feature celebrating original prose that explores the intersection of memory, architecture, and personal history.
Global Reporting Grant
Awarded for an ongoing series exploring under-represented creative communities across Western Europe and South America.