Andrew Knowlton
Deputy Editor. Andrew has worked at Bon Appétit since, like, forever (2000 to be exact). He oversees the magazine's restaurant coverage, including the annual Hot 10 list, and writes the rather opinionated Foodist column that has run in the magazine since 2008. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters (the older is named after a popular Southern cocktail). He likes all Atlanta sports teams, boiled peanuts, the Dead, JAWS, steal frame bicycles, and running long distances. He dislikes all New York sports teams, kiwis, kidneys, green bell peppers, and drivers who park in bike lanes. Spirit food: Hash browns scattered, smothered, covered, peppered and, if he's really tipsy, chunked
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Nonino Grappa Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist, Andrew Knowlton
Harsh? Hardly! Nonino's grappas, made from single varietals, make for interesting cocktails--or just great sipping
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Shrimp Toast is the Hot New Dish of the Moment in Restaurants
The deep-fried dim sum classic is going big-time, from New York to Texas to California
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Why Hotels Are Better Than Bed-and-Breakfasts
The breakfasts are too early, there are curfews, and there's no mini-bar. Why bother?
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Kvikk Lunsj, the Norwegian Kit Kat-Like Candy
Kvikk Lunsj (which translates to "quick lunch") is a familiar-looking Scandinavian treat
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Altar Herbal Martinis, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist Andrew Knowlton
Altar Herbal Martini is "curated," nonalcoholic, and from (surprise!) Portland, Oregon. And it's actually pretty good
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Recap of the New South Family Supper by the Foodist, Andrew Knowlton
Amid a frenetic eating tour, the BA Foodist finds respite among the big-hearted chefs (and their smoked-brisket tostadas) at the New South Family Supper
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10 Sandwiches You Must Eat Now
We're living in the golden age of the sandwich, and BA Foodist Andrew Knowlton has proof: Here are his picks for ten of the top sandwich shops in America
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Oregon's Imbue Vermouth, Reviewed by the BA Foodist
If you're not drinking Vermouth on the rocks, you're doing it wrong, says the Foodist
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Suntory Hakushu, Hibiki, and Yamazaki Whisky, Reviewed by the Foodist Andrew Knowlton
The Foodist makes it Suntory time with three Japanese whiskys that are making inroads in America
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Landy Lady Cognac, Reviewed by Foodist Andrew Knowlton
Landy Desir cognac has the clothes, the curves, and the kitsch, but is this Lady in Red worth drinking? The Foodist finds out
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The Foodist Judged a Waffle House Celebrity Chef Cook-Off in Charleston, SC
At last, the Foodist's career has peaked: He judged a Waffle House celebrity chef cook-off in Charleston, SC. Now he can die happy
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The Fernet Line of Drinks, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist
Once an old-man drink, Fernet Branca is now beloved of bartenders. BA Foodist Andrew Knowlton finds out what's in the murky amaro
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The Foodist Doesn't Like Star Ratings for Restaurant Reviews
The LA Times ditched its rating system for restaurant reviews, and The Foodist not only approves--he has some new ideas
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Hophead Hop Vodka from Anchor Brewing, Reviewed
It's Hophead Hop Vodka, the latest fun experiment in distilling from Anchor Brewing. But does "fun" mean good?
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Eating Your Way Around Austin, Texas
Sure, the Texas capital has BBQ, but we made the trip for the oysters and ramen
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Brugal 1888 Rum, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist
BA Foodist Andrew Knowlton tastes Brugal 1888 and finds he's smack in the middle of its target demo