Miki Hellerbach

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Location
Los Angeles, CA
School
University Of Miami
Expertise
Gameday Meals, Maryland Crabcakes, Food And Music Intersection
  • In 2021, Miki covered an exclusive hip-hop-themed dinner in Baltimore by H3irloom Food Group, which aligned each course with a classic track.
  • On the heels of the pandemic, he profiled the local food bloggers who kept the city's restaurant scene afloat for WYPR Baltimore.
  • He refuses to eat crab cakes from anywhere but the local pub down the street where he grew up, which has perfected the recipe.

Experience

Miki has worked as a professional freelance writer for over five years. His obsession with food, culture, and music has led him to bylines at local and national outlets, including but not limited to Okayplayer, WYPR Baltimore, NPR, Artnet, and Alt Press. From his obsession with the distinct construction of the Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich to his passion for what specifically indicates who will win "Top Chef" each new season, Miki consistently engrosses himself within the food landscape from the most casual to the most esteemed offerings.

Education

Miki has a BFA in musical theater from The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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Stories By Miki Hellerbach