I’m Alex, the writer, traveler, and enthusiastic dinner host behind Alex Milles Foodie.

Raised on Oʻahu and now rooted in Western Massachusetts, I’m Hawaiian, Puerto Rican, Chinese, Portuguese, and gay. There’s a lot going on at this table. You’re welcome to pull up a chair.

Since 2016, I’ve been sharing food, places, and the people who make them memorable.

I love a beautiful meal, an unexpected conversation, and finding something extraordinary within an ordinary budget or a unexpected detour.

Some of my favorite stories start close to home, cooking with my mom or learning that my grandmother also fussed over a tablescape. Others begin somewhere unfamiliar, asking someone what I should try.

These are the values I bring with me:

Transparency. Being clear about partnerships and sharing my own experience so you know where a recommendation comes from.

Taste. Paying attention to the details, from what’s on the plate to how someone welcomes you through the door.

Joy. Making room for pleasure, play, and a little camp. Sometimes that means dressing up for dinner at home.

Gratitude. Naming the people who pour into me and using my work to celebrate them.

Community. Sending the invitation, introducing people, and helping someone feel comfortable joining in.

Respect. Listening to the people whose food and traditions I share, giving credit, and caring for the places I visit.

Eat well. Go somewhere. Be a little gayer.