Anthony Dias Blue is recognized world-wide as a leading food, wine and lifestyle authority. His work in all media is circulated to more than 50,000,000 consumers each month. His James Beard Award–winning food and wine critiques, The Blue Lifestyle Minute, are broadcast daily on KABC in Los Angeles and on WCBS radio in New York. In 2011 he launched a two-hour nationally syndicated talk show called BLUE LIFESTYLE that currently airs in more than thirty markets across the country. It is also heard on XM-Sirius. Formerly Wine & Spirits Editor of Bon Appétit, Mr. Blue is owner and Editor-in-Chief of the beverage trade publication, The Tasting Panel Magazine. This lively national magazine has become the highest-circulation and most talked-about beverage industry publication. Mr. Blue is also a frequent contributor to Decanter, Robb Report, Celebrated Living, Virtuoso Life, and C Magazine. Mr. Blue is the author of nine books and the Executive Director of the two largest beverage competitions in the United States.

Anthony Dias Blue graduated from Amherst College in Massachusetts and resides in Pacific Palisades, California.  Mr. Blue and his wife, Kathryn, have four children.