Austin Havens-Bowen

Austin Havens-Bowen is a skilled writer and editor with extensive experience in the food and dining sector, currently serving as a Food and Dining News Writer at Tasting Table since June 2023. Prior to this role, Austin held positions at Brick Underground as a Staff Writer and Editorial Assistant, and worked as a Reporter for Queens Ledger/Brooklyn Star Newspaper Group, where coverage included arts, entertainment, and local politics. Austin's background also includes significant operational experience at Apple, where roles included Operations Specialist and Specialist, focusing on newsletter editing and sales performance. Additional reporting experience was gained at The Hunts Point Express and as a Social Media Intern at Paper Communications. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies with a concentration in Journalism from Hunter College and ongoing culinary education at the Institute of Culinary Education.