Nikki Munoz

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Location
Los Angeles, CA
School
University Of California Berkeley
Expertise
Local Restaurants, Cocktails, Food-Related Pop Culture
  • As a news writer for Tasting Table, Nikki often draws on her experience working in a restaurant to help inform her work.
  • Her favorite articles to write are about unexpected substitutions and unique takes on classic dishes.
  • She is obsessed with trying new restaurants and can offer a recommendation on command.

Experience

Nikki has always loved food, including trying new restaurants and baking at home; she even worked in a restaurant after college. Despite a love of food, she began her freelance career as a theater critic, writing for publications such as the LA Times and Stage Raw. From there, she began branching out to writing about film and television. In 2021, she landed at Looper, where she wrote about the latest and greatest in entertainment news. In 2023, she switched over to another Static site, Tasting Table, to explore the world of food writing.

Education

Nikki attended University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in English and minored in journalism. While there she studied both media and literature, taking classes on topics such as the sitcom, 1970s film and culture, and more. Nikki also spent two years writing for Berkeley's student-run newspaper, The Daily Californian, where she covered all subcategories of arts and entertainment, from podcasts to film/TV to books and more. She is currently getting her MFA in creative writing at Antioch University.

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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