Allison Beussink

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Location
St. Louis, MO
School
University Of Missouri School Of Journalism
Expertise
South American Wines, Food & Wine Pairings, Home Cooking & Hospitality
  • Allison once interviewed Dr. Oz about his New York Times bestselling book "Food Can Fix It." 

  • She remembers savoring each bite of a perfectly grilled Argentinian steak with freshly made chimichurri before it was cool.
  • Allison has extensive hands-on education (including a PreSomm certification) and experience in wine and table service.

Experience

Allison's passion for food, wine, and culture can be traced back to her college days during a semester abroad in Argentina. Since then, she's garnered a decade of experience writing about wine, restaurants, chefs, cocktail trends, travel, fitness, technology, music, beauty, health, and sports at luxury consumer magazines, marketing agencies, publishing companies, and B2B startups.
Allison is obsessed with helping home cooks create beautiful tables, plan simple yet elegant menus, and pair memorable meals with delicious wines — especially Chilean cabs and Argentinian Malbecs. She joined The Takeout in 2024 as a news writer.


Education

Allison has bachelor's and master's degrees in Journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She spent a semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina, taking Spanish courses at Austral University, and writing and taking photos for the local newspaper, El Sol de San Telmo.

The Takeout Editorial Policies

The Takeout’s industry-leading editorial coverage is the result of collaboration between writers and editors with a wide array of experience and expertise in the world of food and drink. Every article is fact-checked by our team of editors to ensure accuracy. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to both inform and entertain our readers, telling them everything they want to know (and more) about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, bringing both the biggest food news of the day and a break from the news. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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