Joe Hoeffner - The Takeout

Location

Long Island, NY

School

Adelphi University, University Of Stirling

Expertise

Home Cooking, Grocery Shopping, Food History

In his capacity as the managing editor of Two Story Melody, Joe interviewed acclaimed songwriters such as Cathal Coughlan, Will Wood, and Sweet Trip.
As a short story writer, he has been published in Seaside Gothic.
He makes an exceptional chicken noodle soup.

Experience

Joe Hoeffner has been working as a professional writer ever since he graduated from Adelphi University in 2019. He wrote for the music criticism blog Two Story Melody for three years, eventually serving as the Managing Editor from 2020 to 2022. As a film critic, he has been published in Collider and The Daily Beast. He is excited to branch out into food writing and put his passion for home cooking on the page.

Education

Joe graduated from Adelphi University in 2019, and received a graduate degree from the University of Stirling in 2023.

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Stories By Joe Hoeffner

Cook

Cook By Joe Hoeffner

3-Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce Is Faster Than Ordering Takeout

Skip getting takeout and plan ahead during your regular grocery trip so that you can make this easy orange chicken sauce at home with just three ingredients.
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Restaurants

Restaurants By Joe Hoeffner

The Largest Buffet In America Is Nestled In Rural Pennsylvania

America's largest buffet is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It's called The Shady Maple Smorgasbord and boasts over 200 feet of buffet space.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Joe Hoeffner

Which Came First: The McFlurry Or The Blizzard?

Who was the first to break out their candy- and cookie- infused sweet treat? Wonder no more, as we break down the debut years for the McFlurry and Blizzard.
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History

History By Joe Hoeffner

The First Texas Roadhouse Location Wasn't Where You'd Think

Texas Roadhouse may be full of the Lone Star State spirit, but it wasn't born there. See where the story began and how the founder created his vision.
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Cook

Cook By Joe Hoeffner

What Country Produces The Most Olive Oil In The World?

See which of the nearly 200 countries in the world produces the most olive oil, and why it's so. Hint -- your first guess is probably wrong.
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Drinks

Drinks By Joe Hoeffner

The Murky Origins Of The Sex On The Beach Cocktail

Sex on the Beach: It's more than the stuff of summer fantasies or a scene in "From Here to Eternity." It's a fruity cocktail with a tale behind it.
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Cook

Cook By Joe Hoeffner

The Ingredients That Make German Potato Salad Unique

See what makes German potato salad so great, from the ingredients to the temperature it's served at. There's more to the story than you'd guess.
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Cook

Cook By Joe Hoeffner

You Won't Regret Using Jelly In Your Barbecue Sauce

Jelly, whether you're down to the dregs of the bottle or not, is a great way to zhuzh up barbecue sauce. See how to do it, and why it makes sense.
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