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
Stella Artois Cidre, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist
Stella Artois's alcoholic apple juice is coming to America. But will the Bon Appetit Foodist like it?
When Schools Ban Peanuts, Feed Your Kids PB&J at Home
When the Foodist's kid's school banned nuts, he was determined to preserve the sandwich at home--for dinner
Bols Yogurt Liqueur, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist
Bols Yogurt Liqueur not only exists, it's the kind of sweet hooch the Foodist would enjoy mixed into a smoothie
How to Drink Like a Chef
Martini glass? Champagne flute? Hardly. The humble one-quart plastic container is how they roll in the back of the house
Tanqueray Malacca Gin, Reviewed by the Bon Appetit Foodist
A dozen years after Tanqueray killed its Malacca gin, the wetter, more citrusy spirit is getting a second chance, thanks to bartender demand
Who Will Win the 2013 James Beard Awards? Here's Andrew Knowlton's Predictions
The 2013 James Beard awards are tonight, and our Restaurants editor, Andrew Knowlton, thinks he knows who's taking home the medals
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
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
Why Hotels Are Better Than Bed-and-Breakfasts
The breakfasts are too early, there are curfews, and there's no mini-bar. Why bother?
Kvikk Lunsj, the Norwegian Kit Kat-Like Candy
Kvikk Lunsj (which translates to "quick lunch") is a familiar-looking Scandinavian treat
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
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
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
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
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
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
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