Tony Rehagen Title: Food Writer Education: University of Missouri, Columbia Location: St. Louis, Missouri Expertise: Fast food, gas station food, beer, and IndyCar racing Tony Rehagan is a writer based in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in his father's gas station, making sandwiches for customers and learning about processed and portable foods. He writes about fast food, gas station food, and beer for various publications, including Popular Mechanics, Bloomberg, Men's Health, The Washington Post, The Columbia Journalism Review, USA Today, and Garden & Gun. Tony has over 25 years of journalism experience. He is a five-time finalist for the City and Regional Magazine Association Writer of the Year award and was anthologized in Next Wave: America's New Generation of Great Literary Journalists. He is a member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers. He has lived in the Midwest and Southeastern U.S. all his life but has traveled widely around the country. (He's had a native craft beer in 46 states and Washington D.C.)The one kitchen tool Tony cannot live without is his George Foreman grill. Education Tony holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism and history from the University of Missouri, Columbia. About Allrecipes Home cooks are our heroes; it's as simple as that. Allrecipes, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the world’s largest community-driven food site, providing trusted resources to more than 60 million home cooks each month. Every day, cooks from around the world publish doably delicious recipes, while our team of editorial and kitchen professionals cover the world's top food news and trends. Learn more about us and our editorial process.