Paul Rothbart

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Location
New York
School
American Public University
Expertise
Upscale Cocktails & Craft Beer, Fine Dining, Italian Cuisine
  • Paul frequents regional wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries, tasting local concoctions and chatting with the owners to learn their secrets.
  • His favorite cocktail is the Vesper and he makes a good one.
  • A big fan of fine dining, Paul has also been described as a "pretty good amateur cook."

Experience

Paul made his living for 10 years as a stand-up comic, where his writing career began creating original material for himself and other comedians. Later, he moved on to filmmaking and wrote and directed an award-winning comedy short. His first online writing gig was penning articles related to health topics, including many on the nutritional value of various foods as well as the mental health benefits of eating and cooking high-end meals. Paul joined The Takeout features team in 2025 and enjoys sharing his love of food with his readers. He built his culinary skills by studying cookbooks and paying very close attention when watching food-related television. Paul is also fascinated by the Italian language, culture, and cuisine. He loves to dine at restaurants in Little Italy and order his meals in Italian. After trying a new dish, he will learn to cook it at home (his family and friends particularly enjoy his risotto).

Education

Paul has a bachelor's in philosophy with an English minor from American Public University.

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