Melissa Haun

Melissa has been writing about food for over a decade. She's lived in Asheville, North Carolina (her hometown), Buenos Aires, Miami, Madrid, and Lisbon, and in each place has made it a point to become an expert in the local culinary scene. She previously worked as an editor and project manager for a multilingual content agency; her favorite project involved translating a Spanish food magazine into English. She's also worked for a food tour company and multiple travel agencies. She's traveled extensively across Europe and Latin America, often by herself and always with food as the focal point. She speaks three languages fluently, which she finds very helpful for ordering at restaurants (among other things). Her favorite food is peanut butter.

Melissa has a bachelor's degree in motion pictures and anthropology from the University of Miami – a combination that's served her surprisingly well as a food writer.