Christine Barba
School
University Of Delaware, North Carolina State University
Expertise
Hospitality Food And Drink, Culinary Travel, International Cuisine
- For nearly ten years, Christine has gone on food tours that include a rooftop restaurant in 25 countries. She plans to continue this mission until she has visited a rooftop restaurant in every country.
- In addition to her international rooftop restaurant mission, Christine has visited a theme restaurant in 25 states so far, including spots like Jekyll and Hyde in New York, Medieval Times in New Jersey, and Dick's Last Resort in South Carolina. She plans on visiting a theme restaurant in every U.S. state.
- Christine also enjoys writing about travel and food in her spare time, including as part of a bucket list blog she developed that eventually gained over 20,000 subscribers, along with a project that involved video interviewing 600 strangers around the world about their perspectives on happiness.
Experience
Christine N. Barba is a writer, editor, and researcher, published in print and online. Recently, she served as the managing editor for Being Patient Alzheimer's, an editorially independent news site that shares the latest research on brain health and was founded by a former executive producer of The Wall Street Journal. She also worked as a copy editor for Culture Trip and has edited nearly 3,000 travel articles. Additionally, her travel and science writing has appeared on Google Travel and VICE. Previously, she was an editor for Pearson, as well as for the women's rights organization UltraViolet. She has presented her work at national and regional conferences. She's interested in well-being, global cultures, and digital storytelling. Located in New Jersey, she enjoys travel and a good cup of coffee.
Education
Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Delaware, where she double-majored in English and interpersonal communication, and graduated as the valedictorian of both majors. She minored in history and journalism. She completed her Master of Arts in English: Rhetoric and Composition at North Carolina State University, where she won her program's "Thesis Award" and worked as a college English instructor.
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Stories By Christine Barba
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Where you live in the U.S. will certainly determine how much you pay for a pizza pie. A report by Slice tells us the state with the most expensive pizza.
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Chances are that you or someone you know has enjoyed an Oreo-flavored Blizzard from Dairy Queen. But how did the two brands come to be such great partners?
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Did you know that Chipotle has a university for its employees? Here's what you would find at the chain's once-called Avocado Academy, per Redditors.
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Home chefs are always willing to take tips from the pros, and the Four Seasons chefs are no exception. Here's why they say to but octopus frozen.
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Starbucks may be where you grab a latte from, but this company is much more than a coffee spot. And one location in Paris looks like the Palace of Versailles.
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If you love the brown bread from The Cheesecake Factory, there might be a way you can get even more of it during your visit. Here's what you can try.
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You may recognize Vegemite from Miley Cyrus, or perhaps you spread it on your toast, but do you know how it got its name? It's a funny story.
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Gordon Ramsay will eat Plane Food but generally refuses to eat airplane food. What's the difference? We have the details of this confusing statement.
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How cool is it that one food has been shown to conduct electricity? While that food, Vegemite, is one you may never have heard of, you'll want these details.
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Chick-fil-A employees will nearly always offer up a "my pleasure" after you say thank you. This practice stemmed from Ritz-Carlton hotel employee.
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Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are undeniably popular. But when a server drops them at the table, the biscuits in your basket might seem off, numbers-wise.
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Sliders are a fun type of sandwich that can be enjoyed in many ways, but did you know this little treat may have Naval origins? Here's what we know.
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The Texas Roadhouse might be your go-to spot, but if you don't like waiting for a table, there are some prime times you should avoid. Here's the details.
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Can you imagine walking into a McDonald's and there's a brawl occurring around the counter? Apparently, this was common at the "world's worst McDonald's."
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Do you like both chocolate and caviar? If yes, you are in for a treat, at least according to science. Here's the chocolate to pair with caviar.
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Sure, when your bowl of soup or hot cocoa is steaming, you blow on it. But does this actually cool it down? Here is what science has to say.
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Why does McAlister's Deli encourage customers to ditch the tip, and what does the chain do when customers try to tip their servers?