Erik Piepenburg

About the Author

Erik Piepenburg has been writing for The New York Times since 2004, covering LGBTQ+ issues, film, theater, television, food and travel. His writing has also appeared in The Los Angeles Times,Time Out New York, the Chicago Reader, Out magazine, and other publications. Originally and proudly from Cleveland, he lives with his partner in New York City.

Events

June 2025

  • The Strand Books (New York, NY)

    Join us for a launch event with critically acclaimed writer, Erik Piepenburg discussing his debut book, Dining Out. Joining Erik in conversation is the deputy editor of the New York Times Opinion section Patrick Healy.

    The Strand, 828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

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  • Annie's Legacy: An Evening with Erik Piepenburg and Georgia Katinas (Washington, DC)

    A WorldPride 2025 celebration of Annie's Paramount Steakhouse and the release of the new book DINING OUT, about America's LGBTQ restaurants.

    Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, 1609 17th Street, Washington, D.C.

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  • Wilton Manors Pride @ Tropics (Wilton Manors, FL)

  • Rocky River Library (Rocky River, OH)

    Join author Erik Piepenburg, originally from Cleveland, as he discusses his new book Dining Out. Copies will be available for sale.

    Grand Reading Room @ Rocky River Library

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  • Cleveland Public Library with Literary Cleveland (Cleveland, OH)

    Jukebox Cleveland, 1404 W 29th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

  • Prologue Bookshop (Columbus, OH)

    Join us for an afternoon with Erik Piepenburg, author of Dining Out: First Dates, Defiant Nights & Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants on Sunday, June 22 at 2pm at Slammers!

    Slammers, 202 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215

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  • [words] Bookstore (Maplewood, NJ)

    Dining Out: First Dates, Defiant Nights and Last Call Disco Fries at America’s Gay Restaurants Book Event With Author Erik Piepenburg

    179 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

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