Troy Johnson is a writer, food critic, and TV host who leveraged his music journalism degree into a 10-year career as an award-winning journalist for Modern Luxury Media's Riviera magazine and Crave on Food Network travel series. He earned several distinguished journalism awards before contributing his writing skills for Modern Luxury Media publications such as Riviera.
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He and Claire also own San Diego Magazine, which briefly stopped publishing due to the pandemic last year.
Happy Half Hour Podcast
The Happy Half Hour Podcast delivers all the latest restaurant news and reviews in San Diego. In this episode, Troy talks with Spencer Bahr, executive chef of ANIMAE restaurant about his new role at their establishment as well as their development over time.
Johnson also details his plans for the magazine's multimedia platforms, such as creating an in-house creative studio to allow brands and companies to tell their stories through video. Furthermore, he plans on providing more content related to real estate development, architecture and home design, technology culture philanthropy.
SDM News continues to roll onward. David chatted with Curt Waugh, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Membership Services for the Padres about their new in-suite dining option. Troy found solace with soup dumplings from Pho on Fifth and its modern Vietnamese concept from local owners; as well as loving Chef Phillip Esteban's Ube Pandesal at White Rice Liberty Station.
Crave
Bell Media's Crave video-on-demand service was created with TV fans in mind, offering everything from classic HBO titles such as Big Little Lies and Silicon Valley to current hits such as Big Little Lies, Insecure and Westworld. Furthermore, Crave also boasts an expanding original programming lineup such as Letterkenny Shoresy Pillow Talk Canada's Drag Race Comedy Specials as well as stand-ins. Available as either standalone option or add-ons for some cable packages.
Troy Johnson is a food writer and television personality best known as San Diego Magazine's restaurant critic. Additionally, he serves as judge in Guy's Grocery Games; co-hosts Campus Eats; hosts Troy's A Hack live cooking demo series at festivals; began career writing music journalism for magazines such as Spin, Billboard and Surfer among many other publications; currently an advocate of sustainable agriculture and farm animal husbandry practices; judges Guy's Grocery Games; co-hosts Campus Eats
He writes for Riviera San Diego Magazine and recently resumed production after briefly ceasing production due to pandemic activity last year, now boasting a new editor-in-chief.
Campus Eats
On campus there are an abundance of delicious, affordable, and nutritious eateries offering tasty fare at great prices. With fresh salads, sandwiches and hot entrees all within easy reach there is sure to be something to satisfy every appetite!
Troy Johnson is a food writer and TV host for San Diego Magazine as well as regularly appearing as a judge on Guy Fieri's Food Network show "Guy's Grocery Games." Additionally, he co-hosts "Campus Eats" with Jenny Dell from Big Ten Network.
Tara Monsod, Executive Chef of ANIMAE's Restaurant at Santa Rosa Island (ANIMAE), joins Troy for an interview on his Happy Half Hour podcast to share her career journey and her passion for Filipino cuisine. Additionally, Tara offers her insights on California's flourishing food scene as she relates it all back to ANIMAE.
MacKenzie's is a beloved late night pub-style eatery known for serving made-to-order burgers, pizzas and deli items at student-friendly prices. Additionally, Freshii provides nutritious wraps, bowls and soups to help fuel students throughout their day – they are open Monday – Friday!
Troy’s A Hack
Troy Johnson has long been writing about food and culture. His articles have appeared on Comedy Central, CNN, Reader's Digest and Playboy; additionally he boasts over 300K followers on Twitter! Living in Ocean Beach (home of hippies), Troy now shares life with Claire his wife.
Troy and Anthony discussed their respective favorite birria dishes during this episode of "Two People, Fifty Bucks." Troy loved Fernandez Birrieria's delicious tendon taco while Anthony preferred Gaslamp Lumpia Factory's flavor-filled soup as her preferred choice.
Troy serves as both a judge on Guy's Grocery Games and competed in its latest offering, Guy's Ultimate Game Night. You can catch these episodes on Discovery+. Additionally, Troy co-hosts Guy's Big Ears radio show where he features music by TV on the Radio, Blonde Redhead, The Fiery Furnaces, M. Ward Calexico among many other artists.