Alexandria Brooks

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Location
Voorhees, NJ
School
Rowan University
Expertise
Coffee, Cocktails, Cooking Hacks
  • In 2014, Alexandria was a contestant in part one of Food Network's inaugural "Chopped" Teen Tournament.
  • Her first job was as a prep cook at chef Marc Murphy's former Manhattan restaurant known as Kingside.
  • She cooked alongside chef Marcus Samuelsson during a book signing for his cookbook, "New American Table."

Experience

Alexandria Brooks is a food writer and editor with over five years of experience contributing to both local and national publications. For the past three years, she has been a key part of the digital team at First for Women and Woman's World, initially serving as an editorial assistant and currently as a digital editor. Her bylines have appeared in other publications, including South Jersey Magazine, Healio, The Dinner Table Documentary, and InClub Magazine. While her writing is largely centered around food, she's also passionate about the world of coffee and cocktails.

Education

Alexandria obtained her bachelor's degree in journalism from Rowan University.

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