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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 Breweries of Portland, Maine

Portland's vibrant local beer scene is one of the country's best.

The Bakeries of Portland, Maine

Great bakery towns: Paris, obviously; San Francisco, too; and, of course, New York. But Portland, Maine? You bet.

The Seafood of Portland, Maine

Lobster, oysters, mussels, and so much more.

Where to Eat in America's Foodiest Small Town 2009

Portland, Maine's best spots for oysters, Sicilian-style pizza, whoopie pies, and other top eats.

Portland, Maine--America's Foodiest Small Town 2009

Yes there's lobster. But there's also artisanal bread, handcrafted beer, amazing shellfish, and a ridiculous number of excellent restaurants. Here's why we love Portland, Maine.

Your Date with the New Masters of French Cooking

Le Fooding d'Amour Paris-New York, the two-day food festival featuring twelve of the world's top chefs, comes to the Big Apple.

7 Foods You Never Knew You Could Grill

Citrus, grapes, and, yes, even cheese and root vegetables are all friends of the flame.

Hey, Celebrity Chefs! Stay Out of the Kitchen

If you see a celebrity cooking in his or her restaurant, politely excuse yourself and go elsewhere. Here's why.

Wish You Were Here

The early word on star chef Andrew Weissman's newest restaurant.

The Great BBQ Debates

What fuels your fire?

The Great BBQ Debates

Two BBQ experts make their case.

Why Restaurants Lie (And Why It's For Your Own Good)

When a restaurant's reservationist says, "Sorry, we only have tables available at 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.," am I being told the truth? Or, as I suspect, are they playing hard to get?

How Many Misspellings Can You Spot on this Menu?

Linguine Voungale? Chicken Piard? Spaghetti Bologrease? Seriously?

No-Cook Dinners on The CBS Early Show

Too hot to cook? There's no need. Three recipes that require no oven or grill.