Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Arizona State UniversityLocation:Phoenix, AZExpertise:Travel, food, spirits, wine, beerAsonta Benetti is a writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in travel, food, and beverage, including spirits, wine, and beer. Asonta covers luxury experiences, hole-in-the-wall finds, and everything in between. She loves being able to learn, whether that’s from talking to people, visiting places, or experiencing new things.When she’s not writing, Asonta loves reading, visiting bodies of water (oceans, in particular), and viewing the beautiful Arizona sunsets. Cooking and baking have been lifelong passions of hers, both in the kitchen and on the television, and the list of restaurants she wants to try is impossibly long. Asonta is also a self-professed fan of Jeopardy! and local trivia nights.An avid home cook and food writer, Asonta is well versed in all facets of the kitchen. A writer based in Phoenix, she has done numerous review articles covering everything from cheese graters to juice cleanses, incorporating her personal knowledge and experience whenever possible. As a writer, she covers food, beverage, and travel; her first book, Arizona Cocktails, will be published May 2025. Her work can be found in U.S. News and World Report, Food & Wine, Eater, Thrillist, and more.English, Arizona State University, Cum LaudeEatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.
Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Arizona State UniversityLocation:Phoenix, AZExpertise:Travel, food, spirits, wine, beer
Title:Contributing Writer
Education:Arizona State University
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Expertise:Travel, food, spirits, wine, beer
Asonta Benetti is a writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in travel, food, and beverage, including spirits, wine, and beer. Asonta covers luxury experiences, hole-in-the-wall finds, and everything in between. She loves being able to learn, whether that’s from talking to people, visiting places, or experiencing new things.When she’s not writing, Asonta loves reading, visiting bodies of water (oceans, in particular), and viewing the beautiful Arizona sunsets. Cooking and baking have been lifelong passions of hers, both in the kitchen and on the television, and the list of restaurants she wants to try is impossibly long. Asonta is also a self-professed fan of Jeopardy! and local trivia nights.
Asonta Benetti is a writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in travel, food, and beverage, including spirits, wine, and beer. Asonta covers luxury experiences, hole-in-the-wall finds, and everything in between. She loves being able to learn, whether that’s from talking to people, visiting places, or experiencing new things.
When she’s not writing, Asonta loves reading, visiting bodies of water (oceans, in particular), and viewing the beautiful Arizona sunsets. Cooking and baking have been lifelong passions of hers, both in the kitchen and on the television, and the list of restaurants she wants to try is impossibly long. Asonta is also a self-professed fan of Jeopardy! and local trivia nights.
An avid home cook and food writer, Asonta is well versed in all facets of the kitchen. A writer based in Phoenix, she has done numerous review articles covering everything from cheese graters to juice cleanses, incorporating her personal knowledge and experience whenever possible. As a writer, she covers food, beverage, and travel; her first book, Arizona Cocktails, will be published May 2025. Her work can be found in U.S. News and World Report, Food & Wine, Eater, Thrillist, and more.
English, Arizona State University, Cum Laude
EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.
