daisy barringer

Freelance Writer/Editor/Content Strategist

United States

I'm an experienced writer, editor, and storyteller with a passion for finding new and important stories to tell in a way that resonates with readers. I write about pretty much anything and everything (seriously) including, restaurants/bars, travel, sports (I had a 49ers column at SFist for nine years), lifestyle, fashion/beauty, commentary/opinion pieces, interviews, and more. I've even put my gigantic Saint Bernard to good use by reviewing dog products (Note: you can put a 150-pound dog in a fitted onesie meant to control shedding, but you can't make him like it).

My work appears on Thrillist, Eater SF, Eventbrite, SFist, The Nob Hill Gazette, Adobe, The Bold Italic, Buzzfeed, xoJane, Dogster, CBS, Time Out, WineCountry.com, Culture Trip, Yelp’s business blog, Thumbtack, Patreon, SteveHarvey.com, and others.

I also have experience as a copywriter and content strategist for brands like Victoria's Secret, bebe, deLiA*s, AutoDesk, NorCal Cannabis, and Sephora.

Portfolio

Lifestyle & Profiles

Medium
01/21/2021
My Favorite Corner of SF: Carl and Cole

I've always loved the opening scene in Beauty in the Beast where Belle wanders through her little hometown, past the friendly townsfolk saying "bonjour," the baker with "the same old bread and rolls to sell," and quaint shops selling cheese, flowers, books, and... wigs?

Thrillist
04/23/2015
Why I'm Trapped in San Francisco

"The very thing that's making me want to take a break from San Francisco is also the thing that's keeping me here. Because, thanks to the influx of tech companies and the resulting record-high rental market, I actually can't move away from San Francisco unless I want to leave forever."

The Nob Hill Gazette
05/16/2019
Meet Gordon Phipps, 450 Sutter's Longtime Traffic Cop

The stately medical building at 450 Sutter is one of the City's most esteemed structures - for a host of reasons. When the 26-story art deco/"Neo-Mayan" architectural gem - designed by the world-famous San Francisco architect Timothy Pflueger - was completed in 1929, it became the City's second-tallest building, a distinction it held until the 1950s.

Thrillist
13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Golden Gate Park

If you live in SF, you've probably been to Golden Gate Park a bazillion times. But just 'cause you've played Sloshball at Speedway Meadow and gone to NightLife at the Academy of Sciences, that doesn't mean you know everything there is to know about all 1,017 acres.

Travel

NapaValley.com
02/01/2021
Where to Find Romance in Napa Valley | NapaValley.com

Courtesy of Poetry Inn Valentine's Day is right around the corner and what better place to put a little love in your heart than in Wine Country? From romantic resorts to adventures that will set hearts aflutter to fantastic wine and food that will awake the senses, Napa Valley is the perfect spot to write your own love story.

Thrillist
All of the Oldest Stuff in California

Fine. Compared to places like Massachusetts and Virginia, California isn't very old. We weren't even recognized as a state until 1850. And compared to places like Egypt and Greece, we're basically a newborn baby who hasn't even learned how to crawl.

Thrillist
03/15/2016
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Copenhagen

Copenhagen is quickly becoming one of the must-visit destinations in Europe and for good reason: the outstanding food and beer. And, uh, culture and design and stuff. Which means you should definitely book a trip. But wait, where should you eat? And drink? And get cultured, while you're there?

Food & Restaurants

Thrillist
Where to Find the Best Burgers in San Francisco

You could probably use some comfort food. In these strange times, we all need a little comfort, and, as far as we're concerned, there's nothing more comforting than a quality burger. Luckily, SF brings it when it comes to juicy beef patties tucked between buns, so there's plenty of comfort to be procured and consumed.

Eater SF
10/16/2015
How San Francisco Is Pioneering the Tip-Free Model

Jennifer Piallat, owner of Cole Valley's Zazie, did away with tipping at the beginning of June. She raised prices 25 percent and gives her entire staff a percentage of the sales as salary. As a result, everyone is eligible for profit sharing, paid maternity/paternity leave, fully-funded health and dental insurance, paid sick leave, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Web and Email Copy

Herb & Legend
08/01/2020
Herb & Legend Homepage

Herb & Legend, an experiential retail concept intended to change the way people think about and purchase cannabis. For the full interactive experience go to: https://visitherbandlegend.com