Olivia Bria
School
University Of Connecticut And ISI Florence
Expertise
Food News, Culinary Tips, Kitchen Hacks
- Olivia visited the Mohegan Sun Food & Wine Festival where she met and interviewed seven celebrity chefs in one day: Robert Irvine, Nyesha Arrington, Marc Murphy, Richard Blais, Rocco DiSpirito, Michael Symon, and Maneet Chauhan.
- She created her own business food Instagram, @livvin_for_food, where she posts her latest restaurant visits, culinary creations, in-person chef experiences, and latest foodie articles.
- Her passion for traveling has led to a fascination for different foods and cultures. She lived in Florence, Italy, where she expanded her knowledge of Italian cuisine.
Experience
Olivia's passion for food first began when she became the President of Spoon University—UConn chapter, and has since then spiraled into a career. She has vast interview experience as a professional writer with many notable food moguls, including Antoni Porowski, Alton Brown, Katie Lee Biegel, and Andrew Zimmern. Olivia often attends food and beverage events and reviews restaurants (like Gordon Ramsay's Times Square restaurant). She thoroughly enjoys home cooking, and has certainly put the tips she's learned from celebrity chefs to good use.
Education
Olivia has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. She has completed several journalism and mass communication courses that have made her well-versed in media and news.
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Stories By Olivia Bria
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"Next Level Chef" judge Nyesha Arrington talks about the restaurants she visited with Gordon Ramsay while filming in London and her best food waste tips.
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Tasting Table caught up with Michael Symon at the Sun Wine and Food Fest, where he shared his tips for grilling vegetables, making smash burgers, and more.
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TV personality and cookbook author Rocco DiSpirito shares his thoughts on a variety of Italian American cuisine, including seafood pasta, frittatas, and pizza.
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Tasting Table caught up with Marc Murphy at the Sun Food and Wine Fest, where he gave us tips for cooking pasta and pairing cocktails with steak.
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At the Sun Wine and Food Fest, Robert Irvine explained how he follows up with restaurants from "Restaurant: Impossible" and shared some helpful food tips.
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Milk Bar owner Christina Tosi discussed which baking trends and flavors she sees taking center stage in 2023.
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Milk Bar CEO Christina Tosi explained how she uses her "secret flavor weapon" in baking and how it affects the taste of classic Milk Bar treats.
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French chocolatier and "Nailed It!" judge Jacques Torres may have a nationwide chocolate cake on the way.
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Milk Bar CEO and cookie cookbook author Christina Tosi explained how to troubleshoot your cookie recipes to make them perfectly spread out and thin.
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"Nailed It!" host, French pastry chef, and chocolatier Jacques Torres describes the most important elements for making the perfect chocolate croissant.
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Milk Bar owner Christina Tosi discusses their collaboration with Fruit of the Loom, easy holiday cookies, her new cookie cookbook, and more.
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Chef Jacques Torres explained which French pastry is hard to find in the U.S. — and why he says they're getting harder to find in France as well.
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During an exclusive interview, chocolatier Jacques Torres educated Tasting Table about hot chocolate and what it takes to make the perfect cup.
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Renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres discussed his thoughts on delicious chocolate, the secret to delicious pastries, and judging "Nailed It!"
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Kardea Brown says her own frozen food line is coming and will be available nationwide in the summer of 2023.
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The go-to holiday cocktail Kardea Brown loves is easy,to make and delicious with or without alcohol.
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Food Network star Kardea Brown explained the biggest mistakes people make with mac and cheese and how to take this popular side dish to the next level.
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Food Network's Kardea Brown specializes in contemporary southern cuisine, and her house seasoning is just what your pantry needs.
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"Delicious Miss Brown" host Kardea Brown told us about the inspirations, recipes, and more that can be found in her new cookbook, "The Way Home."
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Not only are tacos simple and versatile, but they are also extremely delicious. Actress Eva Longoria names her favorite taco eatery in Los Angeles.
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Baking influencer and cookbook author Gemma Stafford gave Tasting Table the details about the upcoming live classes for her Bold Baking Academy.
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Tamales are a staple in Eva Longoria's holiday menus. She shared her top tips for making the perfect tamales, from wrapping them to must-have ingredients.
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Which fruit are you not using enough in your baking? Gemma Stafford gave Tasting Table the answer.
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How do you get the perfect chocolate lava cake on your plate? Gemma Stafford told Tasting Table exactly how it's done.
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Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón have a new podcast dedicated to Latin food. They told Tasting Table about their journey through culture and history.
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Gemma Stafford wants the best for your baking. She spoke to Tasting Table about her newest cookbook offering and gave many valuable tips for home chefs.
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"The Bear" actor and culinary consultant Matty Matheson explained how his work on the show has changed his cooking and shared which ingredient is his must-have.