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Royalty / Lifestyle / Actress

Meghan Markle

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Former Suits actress, founder of The Tig blog, and creator of American Riviera Orchard. A true foodie with a passion for cooking and entertaining.

Montecito
Home Base
LA
Born
1981
Born

What is Meghan Markle's food and lifestyle background?

Meghan is a major foodie with deep culinary roots. She ran The Tig, a popular lifestyle blog (2014-2017) featuring food, wine, and travel. In 2024, she launched American Riviera Orchard, a California-based lifestyle brand. She's known for her love of cooking, pasta, wine, and hosting elaborate dinner parties.

Tier A: Extensively Documented Foodie

Meghan's The Tig Legacy and American Riviera Orchard

From Blog to Brand

Meghan's food journey has evolved from lifestyle blogger to lifestyle brand founder:

  • The Tig (2014-2017) - Named after her favorite wine, Tignanello. Featured recipes, restaurant recommendations, and lifestyle content
  • American Riviera Orchard (2024) - Her California lifestyle brand featuring homemade jams, preserves, and home goods
  • Home Entertaining - Known for elaborate dinner parties and hosting friends with homemade meals
  • Wine Enthusiast - Passionate about wine, particularly Italian varieties
Tier A: Well Documented

Meghan's Food Preferences

Pasta

Meghan is famous for her love of pasta. She's shared recipes and her passion for fresh, homemade pasta dishes on The Tig.

Tier A

Wine

A true wine enthusiast - The Tig was named after Tignanello. She appreciates good wine and has written extensively about it.

Tier A

Roast Chicken

The dish she was cooking when Harry proposed. Meghan makes an excellent roast chicken by all accounts.

Tier A

California Cuisine

Fresh, health-conscious California cooking with lots of vegetables and quality ingredients.

Tier A

Los Angeles Favorites

LA & Montecito

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Craig's Tier A

West Hollywood | American | LA celebrity hotspot. Meghan dined here during her Suits years.
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Cafe Habana Tier B

Malibu | Cuban-Mexican | Beachside favorite for casual California dining.
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Tre Lune Tier A

Montecito | Italian | Local favorite near her Montecito home.

Toronto Years (Suits Era)

During her seven years filming Suits in Toronto, Meghan explored the city's food scene extensively.

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Toronto Favorites Tier A

Toronto | Various | Meghan discovered and recommended many Toronto restaurants on The Tig during her Suits years.

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Soho House Toronto Tier A

Toronto | Members Club | Where she spent time before meeting Harry and during their early relationship.

Meghan's Culinary Philosophy

Food as Connection

Meghan approaches food as a way to connect with people:

  • Cooking for friends and elaborate dinner parties
  • Fresh, seasonal California ingredients
  • Wine as an essential part of dining
  • Homemade everything - from pasta to preserves
  • Food as storytelling (The Tig, American Riviera Orchard)
Tier A: Multiple Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Meghan Markle's blog The Tig?
The Tig was Meghan's lifestyle blog that she ran from 2014-2017 before her relationship with Prince Harry became public. Named after her favorite wine (Tignanello), it featured food, travel, fashion, and wellness content including recipes and restaurant recommendations.
What is American Riviera Orchard?
American Riviera Orchard is Meghan's lifestyle brand launched in 2024. Based in California, it focuses on home, food, and lifestyle products including homemade jams and preserves made from local ingredients. It reflects her love of cooking and entertaining.
What is Meghan Markle's favorite food?
Meghan is a major foodie who loves pasta, wine, and California cuisine. She's passionate about fresh pasta, good wine (especially Italian), roast chicken, and healthy California cooking with fresh vegetables.
Does Meghan Markle cook?
Yes, Meghan is known as an excellent cook. She's famous for hosting dinner parties, making fresh pasta, and cooking the roast chicken Harry proposed over. She's passionate about home cooking and entertaining.
Where does Meghan Markle eat in LA?
Meghan has been spotted at Craig's in West Hollywood, Cafe Habana in Malibu, and Tre Lune in Montecito. She's also known for preferring home cooking and entertaining at their Montecito estate.