Hi, I’m Laura.

D.C. has been home for nearly two decades, and I’ve been alcohol-free for 19 years. I still get a little giddy when I sit down somewhere and realize someone put real thought into what I might want to drink.

I started Booze Free in DC to share the places I wanted to send friends to, and I built the Zero Proof Nation Global Map to help people find those places wherever they go. I also judge non-alcoholic beverages and teach workshops on inclusive hospitality. I bring that same curiosity to every visit in this guide.

Through my consulting work, I help non-alcoholic beverage brands find their footing in independent retail and build relationships with the right buyers. I work with wellness brands on beverage partnerships and with restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality teams on menus, staff tastings, and a more welcoming experience for guests who are drinking less or skipping alcohol altogether.

That can mean helping a founder figure out which shops to approach or working with a hotel team so the person ordering a non-alcoholic drink feels just as looked after as everyone else at the table.