Ryan Loughlin
School
Montclair State University
Expertise
Fast Food Minutia, New Orleans Culture And Dining, Hot Dogs
- Between 2016 and 2023, Ryan was the recipient of more than a dozen New Jersey Press Association awards for his dining and nightlife coverage while working as an editor at The Press of Atlantic City.
- He once chartered a bus with friends and completed the goal of sampling 50 different apps at 50 different restaurants in one day.
- Ryan spent years writing reviews and feature stories on restaurants and has interviewed, dined, and hobnobbed with the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri, Alton Brown, Michael Symon, and Wolfgang Puck, among others.
Experience
Ryan's obsession with nourishment began the first time he was given special permission by his parents to go "out for lunch" to the local pizzeria in grammar school. Since then, he has managed to fixate on all types of munchables, from donuts to dim sum, while still finding time to wax nostalgic about long-forgotten candy bars like PB Max and beloved McDonald's menu items from the '80s and '90s. An avid home cook and gastronome, Ryan began writing about food professionally in 2013, and worked as an editor for Atlantic City Weekly for 8 years, until joining up with The Daily Meal in 2023. His bylines have appeared in Zagat's, New Jersey Monthly, The Press of Atlantic City, and other media outlets.
Education
Ryan completed an extensive course of study in both communications and visual arts at Montclair State University.
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Stories By Ryan Loughlin
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If the regular old poached shrimp cocktail just isn't doing it for you anymore, you can add plenty of pizzazz by getting your grill involved.
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When you're making fruit-infused ice cubes to add an extra colorful and flavorful pop to your favorite cocktails, make sure to steer clear of this mistake.
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If you've always felt that your grilled cheese just wasn't cheesy or spicy enough, then considering jamming a few jalapeño poppers between the bread.
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If you've ever pitted an avocado and stared puzzlingly at hole left by its absence, don't despair. You can fill it with all kinds of fun things.
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When you're trying to cut up a dragon fruit, you might not be sure of the best way to slice it. Luckily, it's easy to learn the right method.
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When you've got leftover beer in your fridge or pantry, drinking it isn't your only option. Instead, try using it in a marinade for heaps of flavor.
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Eating sausage the same old way over and over again can become tedious. To add some excitement, lavish your links with the hasselback technique.
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Don't let your precious vegetables waste away in some far corner of the grill. By using a chimney grill starter, you can perfectly char them instead.
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Go beyond traditional cinnamon toast made in the toaster or oven and break out the air fryer. The results will definitely have you thanking us later.
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When all those duck sauce packets from takeout dinners start adding up in your fridge, it's time to use them rather than tossing them. Here's how.
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If you love Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, try taking that dough mix and making it into a pizza. Here's what you need to know about this tip.