Brandon Rich
School
The University Of Maryland
Expertise
Restaurant Culture, Regenerative Agriculture, International Cuisine
- Brandon has eaten in 18 countries and counting.
- He has interviewed world renowned chefs such as Virgilio Martínez and Michael Symon.
- Brandon has worked in every conceivable position within restaurants and farms for 20 years.
Experience
Brandon's expertise in food began on a commercial farm at age 11 and carried into the operations management of a farm-to-table grocery startup 10 years later. His life as a garden grunt, online grocer, and restaurant employee helps to inform his work as a dedicated organic farmer, writer, and editor. Brandon knows food from the ground up. He tells the stories of international celebrities and every day food laborers alike. Domestically, his work has taken him to farms and restaurants in Maryland, Louisiana, and Idaho, while most recently he has traveled to explore cuisines in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Education
Brandon's formal education includes a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maryland. His education in the food industry has been self-taught and mentored by varying chefs and restauranteurs across the U.S.
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Stories By Brandon Rich
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In an exclusive interview, Steven Rinella shared some of his tips for stocking an outdoor grill station, as well as how to begin working with wild game meats.
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When you think about quintessential Mountain West foods, fish isn't the first thing that comes to mind, but the sushi scene in Denver has a lot to offer.
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Café Du Monde has long-cemented its place as a storied New Orleans establishment. Its history is every bit as delicious as the food and beverages served there.
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Steak is one of the best types of meat to use in sous vide cooking. Here's our ranking of the worst to best cuts of steak to use for sous vide preparation.
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A survey of pasta shape varieties, from simple spaghetti to filled pastas to the less common shapes, and the best ways to prepare them based on size and texture
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If you're not already on board, canned sardines are definitely worth adding to your diet. Discover the best brands and those you would do best avoiding.
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Ready for some cafes that are offering game-changing perspectives on how to sip your daily cup? Here are some of the best coffee shops in the US.
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If you're looking for the perfect bowl of ramen to slurp down, we've selected the country's top picks. Rest assured that you'll enjoy a flavor-packed meal.
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Some sushi spots can cost upwards of $600 for one meal, but this list shows that many others work with tighter budgets.
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There are loads of keto-friendly breakfast cereals that can keep you full and satisfied. Here are some of our favorites that taste great and are great for you.
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Depending on who you ask, the first McDonald's was either in California or Illinois. We're digging into the fast food giant's origin story.
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There are plenty of questions surrounding the gyro including its origins and how it go so popular in America. This is the untold truth of the Greek sandwich.
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Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to break out the charcuterie board. Here are all the meats, cheese, produce, and carbs that belong on your plate.
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These are some of the best fall wines for drinking, collected in one convenient space so you can spend more time cozying up this autumn season.
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Chipotle has tried it all, but not every one of those new creations has been well-received. This is the story of the Mexican grill's biggest menu flops.
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Here are some examples of restaurants that have suffered the fate of losing their coveted Michelin stars.
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"Unwrapped" was one of the Food Network's earliest hits, and in the spirit of the show, we're about to unwrap the history of "Unwrapped."
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Chances are, if you aren't from the Delaware Valley, you have never eaten (and possibly never even heard of) scrapple. What is it, and how does it taste?
