Location
Madison, Wisconsin
School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Expertise
Fast food, Dairy products, Snacks
- Sam has reviewed and ranked everything from vanilla ice cream brands, chocolate chip cookies, and sourdough breads to hot dogs, bacon, and dozens of new restaurant releases.
- His wife is a food scientist specializing in chocolate. Their house has multiple chocolate storage locations brimming with chocolate chips, bars, wafers, and more.
- As a lifelong Midwesterner, Sam is well-versed in all things dairy and beer-related, but knows that there's always more to learn and the best way to learn is by tasting.
Experience
Sam began his professional writing career in 2023, writing primarily about food. He is a contributor for Static Media's Mashed and Tasting Table, focusing on everything from restaurant news to food science. In addition to his work as a food journalist, he also writes for Madison Magazine. He's currently working to get his debut novel published.
Education
Sam has bachelor's degrees in journalism and communication arts with a focus on radio, television, and film from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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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Back to school is around the corner, and 7 Brew is celebrating with some nostalgia-fueled sips. Did its five new summer drinks pass the test, or miss the mark?
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Campbell's new protein-focused Chunky frozen meals come in eight flavors, but do any deserve a spot in your freezer? We tried them all to find out.
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How odd could tortilla chips and salsa be? Late July and Pace are here to prove that these staples can let their freak flag fly with unexpected fruity flavors.
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To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Planters has released two limited-edition peanut flavors to give your next summer snack a patriotic punch.
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Some mashups are matches made in heaven. Others are a good lesson that just because you can do something, you shouldn't.
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Do all three of the new Heinz mayonnaise-based sauces, available only at Walmart, deliver? Read on to find out which creamy dips deserve a spot in your fridge.
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Taco Bell released a new twist with its Mexican Pizza by adding Cantina Chicken and a citrusy salsa. Is the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza a new fan favorite?
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Taco Bell released two new bold chicken nugget menu items. We got our hands on the sliders and quesadilla to see if they can compete with the competition.
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KFC has released Wisconsin-style cheese curds on its menu. We gave them a try and compared them to the classic side at Culver's to see which curds are the best.
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We tried the new International Delight and Paris Hilton's coffee creamer collab to see if it's worth the price. We were surprised by the results.
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Can a canned water brand called Liquid Death offer up a tasty take on fruity flavors? Well, we grabbed the new cans to find out for ourselves.
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Little Caesars has introduced a new limited time Stuffed Crunch Crust Pizza to the menu, but does it deserve to be the star of your next pizza night?
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Does Wendy's or McDonald's make the tastiest burgers? We conducted a taste test to finally settle this pressing fast food debate once and for all.
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Both Culver's and Five Guys are renowned for delicious burgers, but when compared side-by-side, which chain reigns supreme? We did a taste test to find out.
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