Erica Andrews

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Location
Potomac, MD
School
University Of Southern California
Expertise
American Cuisine, Asian Fare, Wine
  • Erica previously had her own column at Patch called "Meet the Chef" where she would interview a different cook for each article.
  • She has interviewed multiple award-winning chefs from carnivore king Francis Mallmann to "Nailed It!" judge and chocolatier Jacques Torres.
  • As an avid coffee drinker and traveler, she makes sure to try a cup of joe from every state and country she visits.

Experience

Erica is a writer and editor that has worked as a journalist for over a decade. Her experience ranges from newspapers and magazines, as well as time spent as an on-air television reporter. She has written news stories for The Malibu Times, Princeton Echo, Z Living Network, The Acorn, The List, Patch, and longer feature stories for Caring Magazine. She's also covered live breaking news for NBC and PBS.

Education

Erica has a bachelor's in communication and a master's degree in journalism from USC. She made the Dean's List because of her high GPA during her undergraduate and graduate studies.
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Stories By Erica Andrews