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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

The Cocktail That'll Make Love to Your Meat Plate

Get the recipe for The Autumn Orchard cocktail.

The 7 Bitters Every Bar Needs

Without bitters, a classic Manhattan would not be a Manhattan and an old-fashioned Martini would not be a Martini.

A New Idea for Your Thanksgiving Table

Pickles are a big trend these days, as a new generation of food artisans is preserving all kinds of fruits and vegetables--from figs and strawberries to okra and corn.

Where to Dine Out on Thanksgiving

Here's where to dine out across the country on Thanksgiving.

For the Best Halloween Candy, Go Retro

Whenever I see a retro can at a store, I buy one for memory's sake.

Healthy Snacking Tip

Some folks crave chocolate or a pint of ice cream after dinner--I crave a giant bowl of popcorn.

The 5 Most Played-Out Restaurant Dishes

If imitation is the best form of flattery, then there's a whole lot of flattery going on in restaurants. With this in mind, I present my top five dishes in need of a culinary sabbatical.

Behind the Scenes with Chipotle Chairman and Co-CEO Steve Ells

Can a burrito change the way America eats? Steve Ells thinks so. Read our exclusive interview with the Chipotle Mexican Grill Chairman and Co-CEO.

When Is It Appropriate to Ask for Menu Substitutions?

Despite my protests, my mom makes special menu requests every time we dine out--grilled fish instead of sauted, mashed potatoes instead of fries, no bacon in the pasta carbonara. Is it just me, or are such requests totally out of line?

Letter Grades for Restaurants--Pass or Fail?

Is it a city's way to make a few extra bucks or do they really want to clean up restaurants?

Splitting the Check is for Teenagers

Unless you're with only one other person (okay, maybe two--I'm feeling generous) or you're 17 years old and out with a group of friends at a local chain, splitting a check is lame.

The 10 Best New Restaurants in America 2010

Our restaurant editor dishes up the newcomers worth your notice in 2010.