Patrice J. Williams - Food Republic

Location

New York, NY

School

Temple University

Expertise

Food Trends, Drinks, Culinary Travel

Patrice loves trying unique cuisine and drinks in every destination she has had the pleasure of visiting.
She often creates viral TikTok videos that share solo travel tips and must-visit food destinations.
As someone who prioritizes affordability and accessibility, she loves testing products to determine if they're truly worth a high price tag and finding budget-friendly options that are surprising gems.

Experience

Patrice started her editorial career at a fashion magazine where she wrote about celebrity style and soon pivoted to including food and travel content. This meant combining her love of travel and fashion with articles focused on easy, accessible tips to pack a travel wardrobe, finding the best restaurants, and ordering drinks at some of the world's best bars. Patrice is an on-air lifestyle expert for the "Today" show, "Virginia This Morning," and WPIX in New York City, where she was also the Savvy Shopper reporter.

Education

Patrice received a B.A. in English from Temple University.

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Our mission is to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day or cooking tips, tricks, and trends. We also bring you recipes you can depend on, as well as 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. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Patrice J. Williams

Drink

Drink By Patrice J. Williams

Chill A Bottle Of Wine Quickly With One Simple Towel Trick

If you need to chill wine in a hurry, you can do better than a bucket of ice. Use the simple towel trick to have chilled wine in about 10 minutes.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Fried Fish

Fried fish can turn out soggy if you aren't careful, but as long as you avoid this common mistake, your fried fish will turn out crispy every time.
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The Genius Ice Setup That Keeps Condiments Cool At Any Gathering

Keeping your condiments cool is tough enough when hosting indoors, not to mention outdoor gatherings. Setting up your ice this way makes things easier.
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Drink By Patrice J. Williams

The Nifty Trick For Re-Corking Wine Bottles Without Any Fuss

You might have been led to believe that, once the cork is removed from a bottle of wine, there's no putting it back in, but that isn't accurate.
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The Best Steak Cut Out There, According To Jacques Pépin

There are many cuts of steak out there, and everybody has their favorites for one reason or another. For Jacques Pépin, New York strip was ideal.
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When Cooking Potatoes In The Air Fryer, Don't Miss One Extra Step

The air fryer is a great way to cook potatoes, but they can turn out soggy instead of crispy if you make the mistake of skipping this easy step.
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Drink By Patrice J. Williams

The State That Drinks The Most Beer Per Capita Doesn't Tax Booze

The states that drink the most beer by volume and per capita are not the same, and not what you might expect, and the latter state doesn't even tax booze.
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The Go-To Oven Rack You Should Always Use When Roasting Veggies

While not the most complicated cooking feat in the world, roasting vegetables can be improved with many tips and tricks, like knowing which oven rack to use.
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Add The Right Amount Of Spice To Ramen With One Flavorful Condiment

Ramen can soar on the strengths of its add-ons and mix-ins. If yours could use a little spice, there's one condiment that is a perfect ramen upgrade.
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