Meredith Burkhart

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Location
Louisville, Kentucky
School
University of Louisville
Expertise
Comfort foods, Health and wellness, Southern cuisine
  • Meredith has spent over two decades as a professional writer and editor in the food, health, and wellness sectors.
  • From Michelin-starred restaurants to local hole-in-the-wall joints, she has traveled the country as a restaurant reviewer.
  • An avid cook and baker, she spends time in the kitchen creating recipes to serve FODMAP, gluten-free, vegetarian, and special needs diets.

Experience

Meredith has spent over two decades as a professional writer and editor in the food, health, and wellness sectors. In 2001, Meredith began her professional food writing career at the international Italian food trade publication Pizza Today Magazine. Before becoming a writer, she put herself through college, working at numerous restaurants as a server, bartender, and cook. Throughout her career, she has been interviewed for television and radio on topics ranging from food waste to the landscape of food delivery post-9/11. Meredith has won multiple national awards in advertising for the health and wellness sector, including a Silver SIAA for Humana and a Gold Healthcare Marketing Award for St. John Health. As a writer for Tasting Table, she enjoys publishing coverage ranging from cooking tips to restaurant news and all things comfort food.

Education

Meredith has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Louisville.

The Takeout Editorial Policies

The Takeout’s industry-leading editorial coverage is the result of collaboration between writers and editors with a wide array of experience and expertise in the world of food and drink. Every article is fact-checked by our team of editors to ensure accuracy. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to both inform and entertain our readers, telling them everything they want to know (and more) about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, bringing both the biggest food news of the day and a break from the news. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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