Sophia Conti

Location

LeRoy, NY

School

Adelphi University

Expertise

Home Cooking, Gourmet Ice Cream, Food Network Stars

Sophia has planned two different road trips around trying regional burger specialties. Her favorite so far was the Hatch Chile Cheeseburgers in New Mexico.
As a college student, she began working for Adelphi University's public relations office, where she covered events like a visit from celebrity chef Eddie Huang.
She is on a quest to perfect her pasta with red sauce recipe, and often watches old seasons of "Top Chef" while she practices.

Experience

Sophia has been writing professionally for more than a decade. After a few years in a marketing strategy role, she began freelancing full-time with a focus on writing product reviews and how-to articles. She has also worked for ProPublica, where she helped Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists adapt their reporting for digital platforms. At The Takeout, Sophia puts her passion for writing to work with her love of food — eating it, making it, and watching TV shows about it.

Education

Sophia has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Adelphi University.

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.

Stories By Sophia Conti

13 Things You'll Never See A Professional Chef Do In The Kitchen

The best professional chefs are creative with their flavors but precise in their techniques. You’ll never see them making these common culinary mistakes.
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Where Is Papa John's Controversial Founder John Schnatter Today?

As its namesake, John Schnatter will always be associated with Papa Johns. But what has the founder been up to since exiting the iconic pizza chain?
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The Ultimate Ranking Of Hotel Breakfast Buffets, According To Consumers

Unfortunately, not all hotel breakfasts are created equal -- in fact, there's a chasm-sized difference in quality between the best and the worst on our list.
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These Retro Ice Cream Shops Deserved A Longer Life

Ice cream shops guarantee a sweet treat, but some of them only live on in collective memory. These popular retro parlors should have stuck around longer.
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The Most Overpriced Foods At Aldi, According To Customers

Here are the most overpriced foods at Aldi, including items criticized by shoppers. To make the most of your budget, skip these items on your next trip to Aldi.
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Costco Vs Sam's Club: Where Should You Order Your Custom Sheet Cake?

To help you choose whether to order a cake at Costco or Sam's Club, we're looking at many factors. How easy is it on the wallet, and what's the wow factor?
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