School
The University Of Maryland
Expertise
Restaurant Culture, Regenerative Agriculture, International Cuisine
- Brandon has eaten in 18 countries and counting.
- He has interviewed world renowned chefs such as Virgilio Martínez and Michael Symon.
- Brandon has worked in every conceivable position within restaurants and farms for 20 years.
Experience
Brandon's expertise in food began on a commercial farm at age 11 and carried into the operations management of a farm-to-table grocery startup 10 years later. His life as a garden grunt, online grocer, and restaurant employee helps to inform his work as a dedicated organic farmer, writer, and editor. Brandon knows food from the ground up. He tells the stories of international celebrities and every day food laborers alike. Domestically, his work has taken him to farms and restaurants in Maryland, Louisiana, and Idaho, while most recently he has traveled to explore cuisines in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Education
Brandon's formal education includes a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maryland. His education in the food industry has been self-taught and mentored by varying chefs and restauranteurs across the U.S.
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.
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Restaurants
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Tasting Table's food writer took to Mexico City to visit the only taco shop with a Michelin star, tasting all four tacos on the menu and throwing a thumbs up.
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Exclusives
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Chef Erin Fouhey has worked under Gordon Ramsay at several of his restaurants, and we sat down with her to get the inside scoop on what it's like.
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It's no secret that New Orleans is brimming with good food, but have you ever checked out the Crescent City's bakeries? Here are NOLA's 19 best bakeries.
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There is not shortage of lively libations when you're visiting NOLA. And we happen to think these 22 locales are the very best bars in New Orleans.
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With so many culinary influences, historic restaurants, and new spots popping up, New Orleans' dining scene is a treasure trove for locals and visitors alike.
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Seeking inspiration for your holiday meals? We interviewed "Good Eats" host Alton Brown about his best holiday cooking tips -- from main dishes to drinks.
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Exclusives
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Ina Garten undoubtedly knows good food, but comments on the best burger she's ever had still invite some scrutiny. A burger afficionado is on the case.
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Ahead of his Nov. 10 BBQ brunch collab with Adam Perry Lang at Spago Beverly Hills, we spoke with Wolfgang Puck and got all sorts of tips, especially for steak.
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Restaurants
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Maryland has no shortage of crabs, with plenty of restaurants serving the crustacean, but you should know which places are worth your time.
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Peru's beverages are as diverse and flavorful as its cuisine, and these are the drinks you must try if you visit, according to a Peruvian chef.
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Restaurants
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Washington D.C. is full of delicious Middle Eastern spots. Check out some of this Washingtonian's picks for delicious kibbeh, hummus, and other regional fare.
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Genio Della Pizza's ice-cold pizzas are sold as ready-to-cook Neapolitan pies that boast artisanal origin. But do these pizzas pass the taste test?
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Noma chef René Redzepi shares some stories about the making of "Omnivore" on Apple TV+ produced by Matt Goulding, which dives into eight ubiquitous ingredients.
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Chef Vikas Khanna loves sharing the wonders of Indian cuisine with the world. We spoke with him about the nuances and his newest restaurant Bungalow.
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Star chef Buddha Lo knows a lot about summertime grilling, and in an exclusive interview with Tasting Table, he shares several tips for upgraded cookouts.
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Peruvian cuisine features an abundance of unique ingredients and culinary traditions spanning thousands of years. We've narrowed down the dishes you should try.
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Cacio e pepe may seem simple, but it's actually quite easy to mess it up. Pasta-slinging chefs clarify some tips for making this Italian dish better.
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Restaurants
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When Guy Fieri mentioned one of his 'favorite barbecue joints we ever did on Triple D' in a recent interview with Tasting Table, we had to know a bit more.
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Recently, Tasting Table caught up with Guy Fieri for an exclusive interview, where we plied the chef about his recommended way to cook wings at home.
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Dario Cecchini isn't one for common advice. He's bucked convention many times over his career, having led a tail-to-nose cooking movement for decades.
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According to Radhi Devlukia, the FODMAP diet is an established explanation for why people have begun to remove onions and garlic from their routines.
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Guy Fieri understands what top cooks do to get their patties right, and he also knows what you shouldn't do when cooking burgers.
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When Tasting Table sat down with Geoffrey Zakarian for an exclusive interview, his key tips for making steak au poivre were top of mind.
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Tasting Table sat down for an exclusive interview with Guy Fieri, wanting to know what the Mayor of Flavortown considers as a choice budget cut of steak.
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Along with a list of essential ingredients that you should mix in, Dario Cecchini gave a clear tip on the particular type of cut he recommends for beef tartare.
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Radhi Devlukia always keeps a mix of savory spices, something fragrant, and something sweet in her traditional masala dabba, or South Asian spice box.
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Tasting Table talked with Guy Fieri ahead of the launch of his new line of Flavortown sauces - the first time he's put the Flavortown name on a retail product.
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