Marisa Petrarca
Location
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Expertise
Reviews, Food Trends, Food History
- Marisa revels in the intersection of pop culture and food. She couldn't help but be entertained by the TikTok revelation that you can buy an Olive Garden cheese grater from your waiter.
- She's an equal-opportunity foodie, exploring everything from McDonald's latest offerings to indulging at Michelin-starred restaurants.
- She prioritizes sustainability and innovation, as evident in her Artful Living piece, "How Upcycled Beauty is Helping Fight Food Waste."
Experience
Marisa has over five years of editorial experience as a writer and editor specializing in lifestyle subjects. She was a full-time editor at Grazia USA, Us Weekly, and POPSUGAR before embarking on her freelance career in 2021. She now writes for a slew of publications, including Artful Living Magazine, Fashionista, InStyle, and Real Simple, among others. Anyone in her circle can attest to her unwavering passion for food, as her palette knows no bounds.
Education
Marisa has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Wagner College.
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Stories By Marisa Petrarca
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We've compiled 10 of the biggest menu changes in Subway history so all you impassioned sandwich lovers can thoroughly understand how far the brand has come.
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Certain foods at Costco keep customers coming back, and when a recipe changes, they take note. Here are some of the most notable foods that have changed.
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Many independent steakhouses now have on-site butcher shops for takeout or delivery. Even restaurant chains offer virtual butcher shops that you can shop from.
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If you've been a regular at Cracker Barrel for years, you might be seeking official confirmation on which entrees have been removed from the menu.