Location
Madison, Wisconsin
School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Expertise
Fast food, Dairy products, Snacks
- Sam has reviewed and ranked everything from vanilla ice cream brands, chocolate chip cookies, and sourdough breads to hot dogs, bacon, and dozens of new restaurant releases.
- His wife is a food scientist specializing in chocolate. Their house has multiple chocolate storage locations brimming with chocolate chips, bars, wafers, and more.
- As a lifelong Midwesterner, Sam is well-versed in all things dairy and beer-related, but knows that there's always more to learn and the best way to learn is by tasting.
Experience
Sam began his professional writing career in 2023, writing primarily about food. He is a contributor for Static Media's Mashed and Tasting Table, focusing on everything from restaurant news to food science. In addition to his work as a food journalist, he also writes for Madison Magazine. He's currently working to get his debut novel published.
Education
Sam has bachelor's degrees in journalism and communication arts with a focus on radio, television, and film from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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