Mike Madaio

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Location
Pennsylvania
School
University of Richmond, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Expertise
Food and beverage history, Wine, Sandwiches
  • In 2024, Mike published his second full-length food history book, "A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches," chronicling the craft's origins in America's best sandwich city.
  • Mike achieved the prestigious Italian Wine Ambassador certification in 2017 from the Italian wine organization Vinitaly International Academy.
  • As a child, Mike invented the snack peanut butter and mozzarella on a Triscuit, and while he now uses only natural PB, he still enjoys the combination to this day.

Experience

Mike Madaio is a food and wine writer based in southeastern Pennsylvania. His career began with the creation of Main Line Dine, a popular restaurant and dining blog covering the Philadelphia suburbs, and his writing has appeared in publications such as Wine Enthusiast, VinePair, and Edible Philly. Mike has authored several non-fiction books and monographs, including "Lost Mount Penn" and "Becoming Chianti Classico."

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