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Alisha Miranda

(She/Her)
Philadelphia
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, MSN Philippines, The Strategist, Flipboard, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thrillist, Bon Appetit, Condé Nast Traveler, AARP and
Covers:  Human Interest Interviews & Profiles, Reported Features, Narrative Personal Essays, Budget/Pet/Car-Friendly Destination Guides, Community & Culture
Doesn't Cover: News & Reviews, Beer/Wine/Spirit Guides, Event Roundups, Menu & Chef Updates/Changes/Specials, Holidays, Hotel Openings, Product Reviews
Award-winning Latina journalist 👩🏻‍💻🇵🇷 founder of inthebiz studios | Stories, strategy & experiences for hospitality + culture brands

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Alisha Miranda’s Biography

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Hi, I’m Alisha 👋🏼 — a Philadelphia-based freelance journalist and multimedia storyteller exploring the worlds of restaurants, bars, and chefs. My work dives into the culture, people, and stories behind the food and drink industry. Here you’ll find interviews, behind-the-scenes looks, and features that mix reporting, audio, and events to capture the full experience of food culture. Follow me for storytelling that connects journalism with the energy of hospitality communities.

In 2022, I founded…

Alisha Miranda’s Journalist Portfolio

Blog - Alisha Miranda

Blog - Alisha Miranda

Self-published writing spanning F&B, travel, and professional development

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Audio Reporting - Alisha Miranda

Audio Reporting - Alisha Miranda

Listen to episodes featuring my reporting on PhillyCAM’s Around the Block (which airs on WPPM-LP 106.5 FM) an…

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#LatinxIndustryNight Event Series

#LatinxIndustryNight Event Series

#LatinxIndustryNight was an event series started in 2022 and hosted by Philadelphia journalist Alisha Miranda…

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Resume & Services - Alisha Miranda

Resume & Services - Alisha Miranda

A look into my career history, expertise, and the kinds of people and projects I'm eager to contribute to

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Articles

Ditch Summer Shore Crowds for These Restful Retreats

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By Alisha Miranda
| alishainthe.biz
Central Jersey’s western small towns border Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and offer a slower-paced alternative to the shore at just over an hour drive north: Colonial-era taverns transformed into charming inns, riverside dining, antique and art shops, tubing and paddle boarding, plus scenic winery, brewery, and farm trails.
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This chiller-than-happy-hour European drinking tradition is taking over Philly

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By Alisha Miranda
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified
As the most popular dinner reservation times trend earlier and daycaps (aka late afternoon drinks) replace post-dinner cocktails, some Philadelphia bars and restaurants are forgoing happy hour for something with a chiller, convivial vibe: aperitivo. A longstanding European tradition, aperitivo — which literally means “to open” in Italian — refers to the late afternoon and early evening hours ripe for lighter-paced drinking and snacking.
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Philadelphia's Golden Era of Mexican Cuisine Has Arrived Original

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By Alisha Miranda
| Condé Nast Traveler Verified
In our series, Place at the Table, we look at diasporic enclaves around the world through their cuisines—and the people who, in trying to recreate a taste of home, have forged exciting food scenes that invite others in. Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square is home to landmarks like a 17th-century park and the Curtis Institute of Music.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Interviewing local touring bands for my high school newspaper.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Anthony Bourdain

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

https://www.alishainthe.biz/blog/pitching-boundaries