Austin Havens-Bowen

With Us Since
2023
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Location
New York, New York
School
Hunter College
Expertise
Cooking tips and techniques, Grocery shopping hacks, New York City dining
  • Austin graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education and used his education to get into menu research and development.
  • Austin began experimenting in the kitchen as a child when his great grandmother taught him how to make icing and salad vinaigrettes from scratch.
  • He has spent over a decade living in New York City exploring its food scene, from dive bars and high-end restaurants to food festivals and local grocery stores.

Experience

Austin is a freelance writer with experience covering a range of topics for local newspapers like the Queens Ledger and digital publications in New York City like Brick Underground. In 2024, he attended the Institute of Culinary Education to expand his practical experience in the kitchen and develop an authoritative voice in the industry. He works as a research and development chef to drive innovation and improve product quality at the same catering company where he interned during his culinary studies. In this role, he explores a wide variety of ingredients and cuisines, which allows him to further refine his palate. At Mashed, Austin covers accessible food journalism, product insights, cooking tips, and local dining recommendations

Education

Austin has a bachelor's degree in media studies with a concentration in journalism from Hunter College and a Culinary Arts diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education.

Mashed Editorial Policies

Mashed’s industry-leading coverage is created by qualified and experienced writers, and is reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team to ensure everything is accurate and timely. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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