Ryan Zanoni - Chowhound

Location

New York City, New York

School

Boston University

Expertise

Grilling, Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City restaurants, Nutrition and ingredients

A trip to St. Maarten to celebrate his engagement ignited Ryan's passion for food-centric travel, which later took him to Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Aruba, and Mexico.
As a dedicated martial artist, Ryan became passionate about nutrition and ingredients to learn how to maximize strength, endurance, and concentration in a healthy way.
Ryan uses his food writing skills to help promote his father-in-law's gluten-free bakery.

Experience

A seasoned communications expert, Ryan worked for seven years as a marketing copywriter at B&H Photo, creating content about electronics for the e-commerce site and blog. He spent three years at private aviation company Wheels Up, where he wrote and edited profiles of members in the food and beverage space, featuring descriptions of some of the best restaurants in the country. A decade of working in NYC turned Ryan into a proud foodie with a diverse palate. Currently, he serves as the senior creative content writer and copy director at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), producing food, nutrition, and healthcare-related content. An enthusiastic grillmaster, Ryan looks forward to bringing his interest in fine dining, fresh, quality ingredients, and easy and delicious meals made at home to Chowhound.

Education

Ryan earned his bachelor's degree in English from Boston University.

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Stories By Ryan Zanoni

Food History

Food History By Ryan Zanoni

The Wonder Bread Hot Dog Buns That Were Discontinued And All But Disappeared

Fans remember these hot dog buns with fond nostalgia, but there's little to no evidence of them ever having existed. Here's the mysterious case of these buns.
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Costco

Costco By Ryan Zanoni

Why You'll Never Find Costco Employees Putting Warm Bakery Items On Shelves

While it would certainly be nice to grab a warm Costco pastry fresh out of the oven, the retailer doesn't sell its pastries warm. Here's why.
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Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's By Ryan Zanoni

This Is Where Trader Joe's Sources Its Ice Cream From

Trader Joe's famously partners with outside manufacturers to produce items sold under its own labels. Here's where the chain's ice cream allegedly comes from.
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Cocktails And Spirits

Cocktails And Spirits By Ryan Zanoni

Why Jack Daniel's Makers Set Massive Fires To Perfect Its Whiskey

Jack Daniel's wouldn't have its signature taste without its distillers regularly setting fires as part of the whiskey-making process. Here's why.
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Food History

Food History By Ryan Zanoni

The Fruity Cream That's Been A Mainstay In Italian Desserts Since The 1970s

Of all the creams that have been worked into delicious desserts by Italian bakers, this is one of the fruitiest, and has been since the 1970s.
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Pizzerias

Pizzerias By Ryan Zanoni

This Is Texas' Must-Try Hole-In-The-Wall Pizza Joint, According To Reviews

If you're a lover of dough, sauce, and cheese in the Lone Star State, reviews for this pizzeria make it sound like the kind of place you shouldn't miss.
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Food History

Food History By Ryan Zanoni

Will Ina Garten Grace The World With Her Own Restaurant Someday?

Many home cooks would surely jump at the chance to dine at a Barefoot Contessa restaurant. Here's what Ina Garten has to say about the possibility.
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Restaurants

Restaurants By Ryan Zanoni

The Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Chain We Wish Was In The US

Only some of prolific restaurateur and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's restaurants have made their way Stateside, and we hope this chain is next.
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Restaurants

Restaurants By Ryan Zanoni

Jimmy Buffett's Sister Runs A Restaurant That Always Served Him This Louisiana Staple

Jimmy Buffett's favorite gumbo was a cherished family recipe passed down from his grandmother that can still be found at his sister's restaurants.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Ryan Zanoni

The Beloved Burger Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since 1986

This burger chain, owned by the same family since 1986, has been a favorite of fast food fans thanks to its dedication to quality. Here's what to know.
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Kitchen Tools

Kitchen Tools By Ryan Zanoni

Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher: The Egg Lover's Ultimate Kitchen Tool

Have you been searching for a kitchen tool that's as easy to use as it is difficult to pronounce? Meet the eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.
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