Expertise
World cuisines, Culinary research, Fast food
- Bobby has eaten hundreds of meals in more than a dozen countries all over the world, and extensively throughout the United States.
- He has spent thousands of hours researching the history of food preparation, the restaurant industry, and other culinary topics.
- He is a connoisseur of international McDonald's menu items.
Experience
Bobby has been a professional writer and researcher for nearly a decade. He tracked, researched, and analyzed misinformation in political media for a Washington, D.C. nonprofit, including cable news live-tweets that were reliable sources for politics reporters nationwide. Bobby joined Static Media in 2024 to follow a passion for food in line with his research expertise, writing about a wide range of culinary topics for The Takeout.
Education
Bobby has a bachelor's degree in U.S. History and a minor in Interdisciplinary Arts from Ohio University.
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If you grow herbs in your kitchen or garden, it's likely that you already have this super aromatic variety on hand. Here's how it helps with odors and more.
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Food History
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This small-town candy manufacturer makes some of the most iconic candies around, including Necco wafers, Dum Dum lollipops, circus peanuts, and candy canes.
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Design Ideas
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Warm, cozy, inviting — all of these can describe the perfect Italian kitchen. Here are some design elements you'll want to include in your kitchen as well.
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Food History
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These old-school Halloween candies just aren't as popular as they used to be, whether because they're too controversial or just plain gross.
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Costco shoppers are nothing if not loyal, but even they have their limits. Here's why shoppers on Reddit are suggesting an alternate to Costco membership.
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Looking for a frozen burger that actually tastes like you cooked it fresh? One brand keeps winning taste tests; your freezer might already have it.
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Costco is well-known for its generous return policy; while it's similar to Sam's Club, Costco's has fewer restrictions that allow returns of nearly anything.
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Fall cocktails are about more than just their baseline ingredients. The ice cubes play an important role, too. Here's how to elevate fall drinks with ice.
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Food History
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Bottles of maple syrup have become identifiable by their tiny, basically useless handles. How did this packaging detail become synonymous with the product?
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Want your Trader Joe’s pumpkin bread to taste more homemade? One simple canned ingredient is reportedly changing everything.
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Restaurants
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Heading into a restaurant? Whether alone or with company, here's one assumption you should never make when walking into a dining establishment.
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Design Ideas
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Sometimes your kitchen cabinets are literally overflowing with all of the tools and necessities you need, but you can turn that clutter into vintage style.
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Casual Dining
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Who doesn't love a good throwback? One restaurant chain is pulling itself out of bankruptcy and appealing to diners new and old with a familiar promotion.
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In the fast food world, extenders, substitutes, and additives are common. But there are fast food chains that serve the real deal when it comes to chicken.
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With Halloween on the horizon, it's time to start preparing for spooky get-togethers. Aldi has plenty of seasonal snacks to fill out your grazing board.
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Restaurants
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The 1980s were the height of sit-down chain restaurants, but the interiors looked very different than they do today. Here's what 1980s dining looked like.
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Hard liquors are known for their lasting shelf life, but if you want to ensure that your bourbon flavor stays robust, you need to store it in the dark.
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Fine Dining
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Not limiting itself to just dinner service, this popular Miami hotspot turns from a luxurious steakhouse to a party-goer's paradise at night.
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Food History
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You might think that the origin story of one of Texas Roadhouse's popular appetizers began at another big chain, but its real birthplace is more obscure.
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Everyone has their own opinion on the best pasta — and way to make it. However, there's one brand that is consistently considered the best by shoppers.
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Love butter chicken but don't love the hassle of making it? Aldi has your back with this delicious bite-sized treat. Here's more about the tasty Aldi find.
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You probably thought making great fried chicken meant deep frying with lots of oil. That's technically true, but you can make great "fried" chicken this way.
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Grocery News
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Aldi hasn't publicly announced it, but people on social media say that Aldi is removing the self-checkout kiosks from their local stores. This may be why.
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Design Ideas
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Interior design comes in waves, and a wave of '90s kitchen trends is washing over us once more. Here are the style choices that are making a comeback.
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Fall will soon be upon us, and what better place to stock up on seasonal decor and tasty autumnal treats than Aldi? Here are eight fall highlights.
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Design Ideas
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Hosting a dinner party or event with a buffet creates a welcoming atmosphere that highlights your food. These are five must-haves for a good buffet table.
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Buc-ee's is known for its brisket (among other things), but how can you tell when the meat is at its freshest? Just listen for one key phrase.
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