Nikki Munoz

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Location
Los Angeles, CA
School
University Of California Berkeley
Expertise
Local Restaurants, Cocktails, Food-Related Pop Culture
  • As a news writer for Tasting Table, Nikki often draws on her experience working in a restaurant to help inform her work.
  • Her favorite articles to write are about unexpected substitutions and unique takes on classic dishes.
  • She is obsessed with trying new restaurants and can offer a recommendation on command.

Experience

Nikki has always loved food, including trying new restaurants and baking at home; she even worked in a restaurant after college. Despite a love of food, she began her freelance career as a theater critic, writing for publications such as the LA Times and Stage Raw. From there, she began branching out to writing about film and television. In 2021, she landed at Looper, where she wrote about the latest and greatest in entertainment news. In 2023, she switched over to another Static site, Tasting Table, to explore the world of food writing.

Education

Nikki attended University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in English and minored in journalism. While there she studied both media and literature, taking classes on topics such as the sitcom, 1970s film and culture, and more. Nikki also spent two years writing for Berkeley's student-run newspaper, The Daily Californian, where she covered all subcategories of arts and entertainment, from podcasts to film/TV to books and more. She is currently getting her MFA in creative writing at Antioch University.
The Daily Meal Editorial Policies

The Daily Meal’s content comes from an authoritative editorial staff that is dedicated to current and comprehensive coverage. With an aim to provide only informative and engaging content, our writers, editors, and experts take care to craft clear and concise copy on all things food-related, from news in the food service industry to in-depth explainers about what’s found in readers’ refrigerators, original recipes from experienced chefs, and more.

Our team also regularly reviews and updates articles as necessary to ensure they are accurate. For more information on our editorial process, view our full policies page.

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