Nick Johnson

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Location
St. Paul, MN
School
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Expertise
American Food History, Regional Dishes, Contemporary Culinary Innovations
  • Having spent several years working in different kitchens, Nick has a firsthand understanding of the restaurant industry.
  • While in college, Nick studied the politics of food, and the ways in which agriculture has come to shape global governance.
  • Nick is engaged in a quest to find the best restaurant in St. Paul. Recently, Chloe by Vincent took that unofficial crown, but Gus Gus has been consistently spectacular.

Experience

Nick began his writing career in college. He spent several years working as a section editor for a political magazine. There, he learned how to write in a variety of different styles, and also the ins and outs of crafting the perfect piece. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick discovered his love for cooking, which he felt fostered a sense of normalcy in uncertain times. Ultimately, this brought him to Daily Meal. At around the same time, Nick wrote for MovieWeb, where he published over 200 articles.

Education

Nick has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. His minor was in journalism, which allowed him to hone his writing skills.

Daily Meal Editorial Policies

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