 New York, New YorkMy Home: New York City! I moved here in 2013 after living in Los Angeles and South Florida and am loving life in the Big Apple. Broadway, the Meatpacking District, the restaurants, the feeling that somehow you're standing amidst the crossroads of the world... It's all very exhilarating! |  My Future Home (Maybe?)London! I'd love to give living in Great Britain a shot one day. My family and I try to visit London at least once a year — it's a pretty extraordinary place. Until then, I'm content staying across the pond but visiting the UK and getting to report for the BBC every week, which of course is based in the heart of the English capital. |  Where I'm From...My Roots: South Florida! Boca Raton is my perpetually warm and sunny home town, perched right along the East Coast and the boundaries of the Atlantic Ocean. Even though New York may be printed on my address today, Boca will always be home! |  Culinary PassionIs there anything better than cooking? It's fun. Therapeutic. Delicious. A great way to relax and detox, especially after a long day. Plus, it's an even better way to get connected with something that drives passion, intrigue, and fun all the way throughout the process of creating something flavorful, remarkable, unforgettable. |
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 TravelTravel is my favorite past-time. It's enriching and opens our eyes, our minds — and, of course, our palates (if we're talking about food, which we always are). To me, although the world is full of spectacular sites which I love to explore, the ultimate essence of any culture or society boils down to the people themselves who make it great — and that is the most tantalizing allure when I head out on an adventure. |
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ABOUT REED
Reed Alexander is a reporter for Dow Jones Media Group, writing for Moneyish. Previously, he starred on Nickelodeon's #1 sitcom iCarly for seven years, and was subsequently featured on its hit spinoff Sam & Cat. He was nominated for a 2013 Kids' Choice Award for his portrayal of the role of the infamous "Nevel Papperman."
Author of the cookbook KEWLBITES: 100 Nutritious, Delicious & Family-Friendly Dishes (Rodale Books) — endorsed by President Clinton in a quote printed on the front cover — Reed has also made a name for himself as a celebrity chef.
Featured dozens of times on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, CNN, and more, he is the only youth to ever be entrusted with hosting his own programs at the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, presented by FOOD + WINE, in Miami.
Reed's passion for journalism is undeniable. He has authored numerous stories for CNN.com, and now writes for Moneyish, where he covers business news as well as the financial aspects of entertainment, lifestyle, and pop culture.
As a former BBC Radio contributor and host of Air Toronto's #ReedOnAIR, he has interviewed influencers, celebrities, and Grammy Award winners, and hosted specials multiple breaking news specials.
Based in New York City, Reed has traveled extensively and lived overseas in Italy and Hong Kong.
From 2010 to 2015, he served as an Ambassador for the Clinton Foundation's Alliance for a Healthier Generation and has collaborated with former First Lady Michelle Obama on her Let's Move! campaign.