Andy Beth Miller - The Takeout

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii

School

Liberty University

Expertise

Hawaii's luxury dining scene, Hole-in-the-Wall finds, hidden local food gems

Andy was the Dining Out columnist for Midweek Magazine in Honolulu, where she covered Hawaii's ever-evolving food and restaurant scene.
She spent six years traveling the globe as a full-time nomadic writer, sampling street eats from Australia to Europe.
Her food and travel writing has appeared in Lonely Planet, HI Luxury Magazine, Waikiki Magazine, and more.

Experience

Andy Beth Miller is a food and travel journalist with over 20 years of experience writing for both print and digital publications. She began her career as a columnist and lifestyle writer for Oahu Publications, contributing regularly to HI Luxury, Waikiki Magazine, Midweek, and the Star-Advertiser. Her work highlights everything from fine dining to local food trucks and hidden neighborhood gems.
As a travel writer, Andy has chronicled island-specific finds and culinary culture for outlets such as Lonely Planet, Hawaii.com, and Zicasso, reporting firsthand from dozens of countries across Europe and the Pacific. She has also served as editor-in-chief of a New York-based trade publication, worked as a senior copy editor for multiple lifestyle titles, and continues to work as a freelance book editor and communications consultant in her (rare) spare time.

Education

Andy earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, literature, and journalism from Liberty University, where she was inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.

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Stories By Andy Beth Miller

13 Old School Snacks You Won't Find In Vending Machines Anymore

A vending machine snack is great for providing sustenance in a pinch, and back in the day, you could often find these delightfully strange snacks inside.
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12 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants Across The US With The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

For many, a grilled cheese sandwich is one of the simple joys of life, but for the owners of those small restaurants, it's what put their name on the map.
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Where To Find The Best Meatloaf In Every State

Few comfort foods evoke nostalgia like the humble meatloaf, and we've trawled through reviews and menus to bring you each state's most delicious offerings.
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13 Sam's Club Groceries That Aren't Worth The Purchase

Shoppers expect to save big at Sam's Club, but the warehouse chain doesn't always deliver. These products may be more of a disappointment than a deal.
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14 Delicious Biscuit Toppings Beyond Gravy

Biscuits and gravy go together like peas and carrots, but why limit yourself? There are many other flavor combinations worthy of those flaky carb layers.
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15 Grocery Store Items You'll Only Find In Southern States

We've compiled a list of Southern-specific grocery treasures. These unique, regional grocery finds make folks north of Virginia scratch their heads.
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14 Restaurants From TV Shows And Movies You Can Actually Eat At

Ever wanted to dine like your favorite character? These eateries appeared in some of our favorite movies and TV shows and are still open for business today.
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11 Walmart Bakery Items You Can't Pass Up, According To Sweet-Toothed Customers

From decadent cakes to perfect parfaits, these Walmart bakery treats earn rave reviews from dedicated fans who can't stop raving about them.
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The Most Iconic Snack Foods Across All 50 States

From swoon-worthy snickerdoodles to regional sips like Cheerwine, every state's iconic snack has a flavor to fangirl over, and a unique backstory to savor.
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13 Old-School Meals '90s Kids Can Still Remember Clearly

If you grew up in the 1990s, then there are certain individual foods and certain entire meals that you probably stick in your mind clearly. Here are 13 of them.
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Old-School Grocery Items That Are Making A Comeback Because Of Inflation

Are you hoping to dodge inflation at the grocery store? Then you may want to consider old-school food items that are more affordable and making a comeback.
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11 Foods To Avoid Ordering At Dine-In Movie Theaters

Nowadays, dine-in movie theater menus can be as impressive as any regular restaurant. However, your fellow moviegoers won't thank you for ordering some items.
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The Only Recap Of Panera's Downfall You Need

The Panera of the 2000s was a beloved fast casual sanctuary for college students and office works alike, so what went so terribly wrong?
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13 Old-School Dishes That Remind Us People Could Make Meals Out Of Anything

Looking to get a little scrappy in the kitchen? Maybe it's time to take some inspiration from years past and see which old-school dishes people whipped up.
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The Best Items On The Golden Corral Buffet According To Customers

Golden Corral has sells over 150 choices at its buffets, and according to customers, there are several dishes that stand out among the crowd.
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13 Amish Foods You Need To Try

The Amish community isn't exactly short on tasty culinary traditions, as proven by the long list of must-try foods on offer in Amish Country.
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The Hands Down Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Every US State

These hole-in-the-wall restaurants from each state are no-frills regional favorites, offering everything from classic American fare to international options.
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13 Items From Walmart's New Bettergoods Brand That Are Worth Buying

Walmart's private-label line-up offers unique, international, and health-conscious flavors at competitive prices. Shoppers share the best Bettergoods products.
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13 Foods That Could Disappear Because Of Climate Change

Climate change poses a very real threat to several crops, which could spell trouble for the availability of certain foods in the not-so-distant future.
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14 Starbucks Customizations That Annoy Baristas

Starbucks makes it easy to customize coffee to your preference, but it turns out that baristas aren't always keen on these customization requests.
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The Must Stop Drive-In Restaurants In Each State

Drive-ins may feel like a thing of the past, but every state has at least one classic restaurant that keeps the tradition of carhops, burgers, and shakes alive.
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Desserts That Don't Look Good But Taste Great

Some of the best desserts were created out of thrift, creativity, and tradition, rather than for looks. They may not be Instagrammable, but they are delicious.
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Old-School Drive-In Restaurants That Are Worth The Trip

It's magical to pull up to a true drive-in restaurant. Here's a list of ones with neon signs and carhops going through rows of parked cars while taking orders.
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The Biggest Changes In Cracker Barrel History

Cracker Barrel's history, which includes everything from savvy business decisions to political controversies, is actually pretty interesting.
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13 Retro Foods That Completely Flopped

The food industry loves to experiment, but not all of its wild inventions translate to tasty classics, as proven by these long-lost retro foods.
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14 Old-School Ice Cream Truck Treats That Make People Nostalgic

Ice cream trucks are arguably a dying breed in this day and age, but their classic frozen sweet treats still spark nostalgia for many fans.
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11 Tried-And-True Regional Food Classics In The United States 

Thanks to social media, it's getting harder to find truly regional foods. These dishes, however, have deep traditions and draw fans from near and far.
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