Michael Venutolo-Mantovani is a writer and musician living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina who has contributed to The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, The Guardian, The Toronto Star, Catapult, The Bitter Southerner, New York Observer, Southern Living, and a variety of others. His work mostly focuses on culture and personal essay, though he has been known to write about news, sports, and even international espionage. He's a fanatical bike rider.