School
University of Oregon
Expertise
Fast Food History, Gourmet Hamburgers, Frozen Yogurt
- With much of her portfolio drawing on foods and restaurants, respectively, it only made sense to channel Nancy's passion for culinary matters by joining the Static Media team in 2021.
- Her article "The 15 Absolute Best Italian Subs in the US" was picked up by the New Jersey-based news site NJ.com.
- Her love of sweets can be traced back to watching "Unwrapped" episodes on Food Network.
Experience
Brianna is a freelance writer based in New York City. She has over five years of formal experience penning articles for web-based publications, starting in 2018 with Our Community Now, covering regional happenings across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, where she resided at the time. She writes for the Mashed brand, contributing pieces on grocery products, drive-thru menus, and popular American cuisine ranging from sandwiches to gyros.
Education
Brianna has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in creative writing from the University of Oregon, where she served as the senior poetry editor for the campus's literary magazine. In 2014, Brianna received a scholarship for the Walter and Nancy Kidd Creative Writing Workshop, her college's esteemed creative writing program.
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Wendy's
By Brianna Persons
We tried Wendy's new Thin Mints Frosty to determine if the fast food giant's Girl Scout cookie collab is truly worth a trip to the drive-thru
By Brianna Persons
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Costco
By Brianna Persons
Worlds have been rocked in Costco's quest to streamline its inventory, proving no product is sacred. But there's several beloved items that made a big comeback.
By Brianna Persons
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Casual Dining
By Brianna Persons
Ruby Tuesday is known as a budget-friendly destination. But how does the chain stay so affordable? We've uncovered the tricks behind Ruby Tuesday's low prices.
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