Heather Newgen

Experience:

Title: Reporter, Field Producer, Writer

Location: Twentynine Palms, California

Education: BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California (2000-2003); Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Mount San Jacinto Jr. College (1997-2000)

Expertise: Entertainment, Travel, Health & Fitness, Non-Profit Industries, Media Relations

Experience: With over two decades of experience, Heather Newgen is a seasoned reporter, field producer, and writer specializing in the entertainment, travel, health & fitness, and non-profit industries. She has a proven track record in writing, reporting, and producing, having worked with notable publications and online platforms such as Eat This Not That! Health, Mtime.com, InStyle Magazine, Wonderwall/MSN, Fandango, ComingSoon.net, and Life & Style Weekly Magazine. Heather’s work includes covering breaking news, true crime, trending news stories, personal finance, health & fitness, TV, film, and entertainment. She is also the founder of The Voluntourist, where she creates compelling storytelling that’s impactful and inspiring.

Social: LinkedIn

Articles by Heather Newgen

5 Best Outback Steakhouse Orders, According to Chefs

5 Best Outback Steakhouse Orders, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal the Outback Steakhouse menu picks they order most for flavor, value, and quality.

4 Chain Restaurants for the Best Steak and Eggs, According to Chefs

4 Chains for the Best Steak and Eggs

Chefs reveal the chain restaurants that serve the juiciest steaks and fluffiest eggs.

3 Chain Restaurants for the Best BBQ Bacon Burger, According to Chefs

3 Chains for the Best BBQ Bacon Burger

Chefs reveal the chains serving the smokiest, juiciest BBQ bacon burgers worth ordering.

surf and turf steakhouse favorites

5 Chains for the Best Surf and Turf

Chefs reveal the chain restaurants serving the best steak and seafood pairings worth the splurge.

5 Frozen Pasta Dishes Chefs Say Taste Like They’re From an Italian Restaurant

5 Frozen Pasta Dishes Chefs Love

Chefs share the frozen pasta meals that taste closest to fresh, restaurant-style Italian cooking.

6 Best Cheesecake Factory Orders, According to Chefs

6 Best Cheesecake Factory Orders, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal the top Cheesecake Factory menu picks, like savory classics.

6 Best LongHorn Steakhouse Orders, According to Chefs

6 Best LongHorn Orders, According to Chefs

Chefs share the LongHorn Steakhouse menu items they order most for bold flavor and value.

Beautiful table setting with gift box, hearts and red roses on yellow background. Valentine's Day celebration

5 Best Chains for Valentine's Day, Say Chefs

Chefs share the chain restaurants offering the most memorable Valentine’s Day menus and experiences.

5 Chain Restaurants for the Best Patty Melt, According to Chefs

5 Chains for the Best Patty Melt, Say Chefs

Chefs share the chain patty melts they order for buttery bread, juicy beef, and perfectly melted cheese.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Stuffed French Toast, According to Chefs

5 Chains With the Best Stuffed French Toast

Chefs share the chain restaurants serving the most indulgent stuffed French toast worth seeking out.

4 Chain Restaurants With the Best Chicken Tikka Masala, According to Chefs

4 Chains With the Best Chicken Tikka Masala

Chefs reveal the chain restaurants serving the most flavorful, creamy chicken tikka masala right now.

5 Chain Restaurants for the Best Brunch, According to Chefs

5 Chains for the Best Brunch, Say Chefs

Chefs share their favorite brunch chains serving standout eggs, pancakes, and weekend plates worth seeking out.

2 Best Delis for Pastrami Sandwiches, According to Chefs

2 Best Delis for Pastrami, According to Chefs

Chefs reveal the top delis serving authentic, piled-high pastrami sandwiches with smoky, tender beef.

9 Chain Restaurants for the Best French Dip Sandwich, According to Chefs

9 Chains for the Best French Dip, Say Chefs

Chefs share the chain spots serving tender French dips with rich au jus and perfectly toasted rolls.

3 Best Neapolitan Pizza Spots in America, According to Chefs

3 Spots for the Best Neapolitan, Say Chefs

Chefs share the top spots for authentic Neapolitan pizza with airy crusts and classic Italian flavor.

9 Chain Restaurants With the Best Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, According to Chefs

The Best Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal the chain spots serving juicy Philly cheesesteaks with melty cheese.

waiter with drinks, red and white wine

5 Chains With the Best Wine List, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal which chain restaurants offer the most impressive wine lists for pairing with dinner.

7 Chain Restaurants for the Best BLT, According to Chefs

7 Chains for the Best BLT, Say Chefs

Chefs share the chain restaurants that serve crisp, juicy BLTs with standout bacon and fresh tomatoes.

fresh homemade crepes artfully arranged on a plate

5 Chains for the Best Crepes, Say Chefs

These chain restaurants serve breakfast crepes chefs say are light, flavorful, and worth ordering.

5 Best Delis in America, According to Chefs

5 U.S. Delis With the Best Sandwiches

Chefs reveal the U.S. delis serving stacked, old-school sandwiches worth traveling for.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Bagels, According to Chefs

5 Chains With the Best Bagels, Say Chefs

Chefs share the chain restaurants serving the best bagels for chewy texture.

5 Best Dumpling Spots in the U.S., According to Chefs

5 Best Dumpling Spots in the U.S., Say Chefs

Chefs share the U.S. dumpling spots serving soup-filled, perfectly pleated bites worth the trip.

7 Best Cracker Barrel Orders, According to Chefs

7 Best Cracker Barrel Orders, Say Chefs

Chefs reveal the Cracker Barrel menu picks they always order for classic Southern comfort.

3 Chain Restaurants With the Tuna Steak, According to Butchers

3 Chains With the Tuna Steak, Says a Butcher

A butcher reveals the chain restaurants that serve the best tuna steaks.

Chef Burger

3 Popular Burger Chains Chefs Say They Avoid

Chefs reveal which popular chain burgers they personally avoid and why they skip these menu picks.

The No. 1 Restaurant for the Best Rack of Lamb, According to Chefs

The No. 1 Spot for the Best Rack of Lamb

Chefs reveal the one restaurant that serves a flawless rack of lamb.

4 Chain Restaurants With the Best Sushi, According to Chefs

4 Chains With the Best Sushi, Say Chefs

From Nobu to Sugarfish, chefs share the chain restaurants serving sushi worth ordering.

red lobster cheddar bay biscuits

4 Chains With the Best Biscuits, Say Bakers

From Cheddar Bay classics to Southern staples, bakers reveal which chains make biscuits worth the hype.

5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Burgers, According to Butchers

5 Chains With the Best Burgers, Say Butchers

Top butchers reveal which burger chains deliver the best beef, flavor, and consistency nationwide.

Mac and cheese

5 Chains With the Best Mac and Cheese

Southern chefs share which chain restaurants serve the creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese.

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