Jenny Starr Perez, is an award-winning editor and entrepreneur with a trajectory spanning two decades, most recently serving as editor-in-chief of Venice Magazine, an upscale publication covering Fort Lauderdale and other cities in South Florida. Before this, she was editor-in-chief of Indulge, a luxury lifestyle magazine published by the Miami Herald Media Group. Perez also worked for six years as editor-in-chief of Selecta, a monthly publication, where she was responsible for the editorial content of the print magazine and SelectaMagazine.com, expanding media sponsorships and bringing a fresh, contemporary look to both entities.

The Los Angeles-born-Miami-raised began her career at Ocean Drive Media Group, where she worked as a fashion editor, writing for such publications as Ocean Drive Magazine, Ocean Drive Español and Bal Harbour Magazine. Perez is currently a contributing writer for several regional and national media outlets such as Business Traveler, Miami Herald, Found NY and Secret Menu, a special publication published by Door Dash. When she isn’t writing about the city’s hot dining scene, Perez can be found at home enjoying a generous pour of her favorite Brunello while watching her beloved Bravo TV shows.

What is your top bucket list destination? Loire Valley, France, with its lush vineyards and gorgeous castles (over 300 chateaux!)

Two or three things you’ll always find in my fridge. Evian, cheese, and Poppi Raspberry Rose soda.

What is your go-to cocktail? Vodka. Straight. Frigid. Lemon juice on the side. I call her the Lemon Lady.