Location
New York, New York
School
The Ohio State Univeristy
Expertise
International Cuisine, Wine, Celebrity Chefs
- Allyson is a frequent solo traveler and writes boutique hotel and restaurant reviews all over the world for the online publication Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
- She has written for the food industry-specific website Back of House.
- Allyson opened a new credit card so that she could dine at Noma, ranked the best restaurant in the world. It was worth it.
Experience
Allyson worked for many years as a server and bartender in the food and beverage community in New York. She experienced numerous kitchens first-hand as both a patron and employee. She has also traveled all over the world, from France to Maine to California, for artist residencies, where she has tasted local cuisine to supplement her writing. Allyson's first short film, "Need For Speed (Dating)," premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, while her next short, "Sitting," made its world premiere at SCAD Savannah Film Festival and won "Outstanding Narrative Short" at Tallgrass Film Festival. "First Date," her newest short film produced by 20th Digital Studio, is currently airing on Hulu in their Bite-Size Halloween Series. She adapted "First Date" into a feature film, which the LA Times called "edgy" and "powerful." All of this film experience makes her uniquely qualified and interested in writing about what goes on behind the scenes of television and film production, particularly in the cooking show space.
Education
Allyson has dual bachelor's degrees with honors and distinction in theatre and communications from The Ohio State University.
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News
By Allyson Morgan 1 month ago
Chick-fil-A is getting ready for fall with the debut of its fall menu items and fans of sweet breakfast dishes will surely have something to celebrate.
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Fast Food
By Allyson Morgan 1 month ago
So many fast food chains are known for their burgers, fries, or other sides, but sometimes, it's the chicken items on the menu that reign supreme.
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Grilling And Smoking
By Allyson Morgan 2 months ago
Grilling may be the classic choice, but it's far from the only one, so we rounded up the best ways to cook delicious hot dogs for every season and kitchen.
By Allyson Morgan 2 months ago
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Facts
By Allyson Morgan 2 months ago
The cast of "The Bear" might whip up some fun meals on the show, but off the screen, the cast has had some foods that might just rival them.
By Allyson Morgan 2 months ago
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Cocktails And Spirits
By Allyson Morgan 3 months ago
The smoky savor of mezcal is a unique pleasure in itself, but hardly the exclusive purview of a single distiller. We checked out the best from Gracias a Dios.
By Allyson Morgan 3 months ago
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Restaurants
By Allyson Morgan 5 months ago
While you're playing skee ball and wracking up all your tickets, Dave and Buster's offers a variety of drinks that can help (or hinder) your arcade games.
By Allyson Morgan 5 months ago
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Facts
By Allyson Morgan 5 months ago
If you've ever wondered whether or not the price and quality of your olive oil matter in cooking, these experts are here to tell it to you straight.
By Allyson Morgan 5 months ago
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Food History
By Allyson Morgan 6 months ago
McDonalds has always been an innovator when it comes to fast food advertising, so we set out to find which Filet-o-Fish commercials were the most enticing.
By Allyson Morgan 6 months ago
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Beer And Wine
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
We tried several types of Blue Point Brewing beers to find the best. There were a couple of delicious stand-outs, but there's one we're reaching for first.
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
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Cooking
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
We spoke with "Top Chef" star, cookbook author, and restaurant owner Chef Antonia Lofaso and asked about her favorite pasta tips that we can all easily follow.
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
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Cooking
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
We asked celebrity chef and author Jet Tila for his advice on making Cantonese dumplings called shumai, so you can easily make the dim sum favorite at home.
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
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Cooking
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
Cooking the meat takes some skill. If you haven't mastered the art of getting a golden crust on your steak, these professional techniques will help.
By Allyson Morgan 7 months ago
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Cocktails And Spirits
By Allyson Morgan 8 months ago
We spoke to several bar experts to learn about their best tips for making the perfect martini, and some of their answers might surprise you.
By Allyson Morgan 8 months ago
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Fast Food
By Allyson Morgan 8 months ago
The new menu will feature the K-Shack BBQ Burger, K-Shack Spicy BBQ Fries, K-Shack Fried Chicken Sandwich, K-Shack Bites and the K-Shack Spicy Caramel Shake.
By Allyson Morgan 8 months ago
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Eat Like A Local
By Allyson Morgan 8 months ago
Delicious dining options abound in these cities where restaurants are earning accolades for their culinary talents. See which places made the list.
By Allyson Morgan 8 months ago
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Beer And Wine
By Allyson Morgan 10 months ago
Can something usually associated with sports and dive bars provide the proper amount of delicious, festive whimsy for the holidays? We took a sip to find out.
By Allyson Morgan 10 months ago
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Beer And Wine
By Allyson Morgan 11 months ago
Having some leftover wine is a common problem. Instead of tossing it out or enjoying half a glass, try using your old wine for these common cooking methods.
By Allyson Morgan 11 months ago
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Cocktails And Spirits
By Allyson Morgan 11 months ago
We interviewed several bar directors and mixologists throughout America for their tips on balancing and garnishing the perfect Negroni cocktail.
By Allyson Morgan 11 months ago
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Shopping Tips
By Allyson Morgan August 19th, 2025
Actor Glen Powell's condiment brand Smash Kitchen features eight different offerings, and we sampled all of them to identify our top to bottom picks.
By Allyson Morgan August 19th, 2025
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Beer And Wine
By Allyson Morgan July 23rd, 2025
Port wine is available in most wine and liquor stores, but what exactly is it? Take a look at how this sweet wine is made and the best ways to enjoy it.
By Allyson Morgan July 23rd, 2025
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Pizzerias
By Allyson Morgan May 23rd, 2025
There are obviously so many amazing restaurants to check out in Italy. And who better to take your recommendations from than Giada de Laurentiis?
By Allyson Morgan May 23rd, 2025
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Cocktails And Spirits
By Allyson Morgan May 8th, 2025
Based on a taste test of Milagro Tequila's seven offerings, including its standard and Select line, here are which ones to buy and which to leave on the shelf.
By Allyson Morgan May 8th, 2025
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Restaurants
By Allyson Morgan May 4th, 2025
New York City has amazing restaurants. From Major Food Group behind Carbone to the Korean cuisine of HAND Hospitality, we examine the major players.
By Allyson Morgan May 4th, 2025
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Cocktails And Spirits
By Allyson Morgan April 26th, 2025
Looking for a flavored bourbon whiskey? Jim Beam offers quite a few and we taste-tested and ranked them all.
By Allyson Morgan April 26th, 2025
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Cocktails And Spirits
By Allyson Morgan April 22nd, 2025
Cutwater's line of canned cocktails features some classic flavors and some creative concoctions. Here's what we thought of 11 of the brand's offerings.
By Allyson Morgan April 22nd, 2025
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Cocktails And Spirits
By Allyson Morgan March 18th, 2025
Whether you want something simple or complex, sugary or subtle, there's a chocolate cocktail out there for you -- and they all make great after-dinner treats.
By Allyson Morgan March 18th, 2025
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Drinks
By Allyson Morgan February 25th, 2025
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