School
University of South Carolina
Expertise
Southern cuisine, Food reviews, Food history
- David has judged regional food competitions, including barbecue and boiled peanuts, and completed training to become a certified BBQ judge.
- He has reported on restaurant culture for over a decade, covering everything from openings and closures to the stories behind longstanding local favorites.
- His food writing digs into how Southern ingredients and traditions became national favorites, exploring the deep roots of American food culture from his home base in South Carolina.
Experience
David is based in the American South, where he has spent the last two decades working in journalism and digital media. After graduating from the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism in 2006, he founded Scene SC, a long-running outlet covering Southern music and culture. He has contributed to regional publications including SCETV, Jasper Magazine, Free Times, and The Post and Courier, with a growing emphasis on food reporting and cultural storytelling.
Education
David graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2006, where he studied Journalism and Sport and Entertainment Management.
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