Andy Beth Miller - The Takeout

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii

School

Liberty University

Expertise

Hawaii's luxury dining scene, Hole-in-the-Wall finds, hidden local food gems

Andy was the Dining Out columnist for Midweek Magazine in Honolulu, where she covered Hawaii's ever-evolving food and restaurant scene.
She spent six years traveling the globe as a full-time nomadic writer, sampling street eats from Australia to Europe.
Her food and travel writing has appeared in Lonely Planet, HI Luxury Magazine, Waikiki Magazine, and more.

Experience

Andy Beth Miller is a food and travel journalist with over 20 years of experience writing for both print and digital publications. She began her career as a columnist and lifestyle writer for Oahu Publications, contributing regularly to HI Luxury, Waikiki Magazine, Midweek, and the Star-Advertiser. Her work highlights everything from fine dining to local food trucks and hidden neighborhood gems.
As a travel writer, Andy has chronicled island-specific finds and culinary culture for outlets such as Lonely Planet, Hawaii.com, and Zicasso, reporting firsthand from dozens of countries across Europe and the Pacific. She has also served as editor-in-chief of a New York-based trade publication, worked as a senior copy editor for multiple lifestyle titles, and continues to work as a freelance book editor and communications consultant in her (rare) spare time.

Education

Andy earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, literature, and journalism from Liberty University, where she was inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.

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Stories By Andy Beth Miller

The Must Stop Drive-In Restaurants In Each State

Drive-ins may feel like a thing of the past, but every state has at least one classic restaurant that keeps the tradition of carhops, burgers, and shakes alive.
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Desserts That Don't Look Good But Taste Great

Some of the best desserts were created out of thrift, creativity, and tradition, rather than for looks. They may not be Instagrammable, but they are delicious.
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Old-School Drive-In Restaurants That Are Worth The Trip

It's magical to pull up to a true drive-in restaurant. Here's a list of ones with neon signs and carhops going through rows of parked cars while taking orders.
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The Biggest Changes In Cracker Barrel History

Cracker Barrel's history, which includes everything from savvy business decisions to political controversies, is actually pretty interesting.
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13 Retro Foods That Completely Flopped

The food industry loves to experiment, but not all of its wild inventions translate to tasty classics, as proven by these long-lost retro foods.
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14 Old-School Ice Cream Truck Treats That Make People Nostalgic

Ice cream trucks are arguably a dying breed in this day and age, but their classic frozen sweet treats still spark nostalgia for many fans.
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11 Tried-And-True Regional Food Classics In The United States 

Thanks to social media, it's getting harder to find truly regional foods. These dishes, however, have deep traditions and draw fans from near and far.
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11 Foods Giada De Laurentiis Avoids At All Costs

Giada De Laurentiis is known for her Italian cooking, but that doesn't necessarily mean she indulges in lots of pasta, cheese, and Italian coffees.
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Vintage Fall Recipes You Never See Anymore

Fall is full of warm flavors and cozy vibes. These dishes unfortunately have faded from popularity around dinner tables and are in need of a comeback.
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