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
Recipes
Charred Spring Onion and Sesame-Chile Butter
Japanese shichimi togarashi is a blend of seven seasonings including chile, orange zest, and sesame seeds that can be found at Asian grocers.
Restaurants
Why Seattle Is One of the Most Exciting Places to Eat in the Country
It’s hard enough to open one good restaurant, yet Renee Erickson has hit it out of the park six times. That’s great for regulars who call her spots home—And for the rest of the country getting on board her super-comforting, homey-yet-healthy boat.
Restaurants
What It's Like to Work at Chick-fil-A for 24 Hours Straight
Andrew Knowlton makes freshly-squeezed lemonade, fried chicken sandwiches, and works the drive thru at Chick-fil-A in Hapeville, Georgia.
Restaurants
Welcome to Hillstone, America's Favorite Restaurant
It’s never going to win a James Beard Award. Or try to wow you with its foam experiments or ingredients you’ve never heard of. But it is the best-run, most-loved, relentlessly respected restaurant in America. And, oh yeah, Danny Meyer, David Chang, and Shaq all agree. Welcome to Hillstone.
Restaurants
Watch What It’s Like to Work 24 Hours Straight at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
It's not easy to shuck oysters while everyone around you is partying.
Culture
“Fusion” Isn’t a Dirty Word Anymore
Call it fusion. Or whatever else you want. But even Donald Trump would endorse a dish this delicious.
Culture
Hosting Friendsgiving This Year? You'll Need Our Game Plan
Five years ago Andrew Knowlton ditched his family’s Thanksgiving in favor of a festive one with friends—and he never looked back. Brave enough to try it yourself? Here’s how to pull it off.
Culture
Alabama Getaway
When designer Natalie Chanin and artist Butch Anthony throw a dinner for friends on their rural Alabama farm, it’s a rip-roaring affair that burns long into the night.
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Rintaro, San Francisco
East (Japan) meets West (California) at this izakaya, where it's all about the details, from the rice (made every 45 minutes) to the hand-hewn cedar bar. #BAhot10
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AL's Place, San Francisco
To fully appreciate our restaurant of the year, step inside the obsessive, fanatical, and wildly creative world of Chef Aaron London. Trust us, it's worth the trip. #BAhot10
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Parachute, Chicago
At this Korean mom-and-pop shop gone delectably rogue, the only traditional thing about the bibimbap is the bowl its served in. #BAhot10
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Milktooth, Indianapolis
A daytime-only shrine to putting an egg on it proves that brunch can—no, should—be the most interesting, inspiring, and ridiculously delicious meal of the day. #BAhot10
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The Hot 10: America's Best New Restaurants 2015
These are the 10 best new restaurants in America for 2015, also known as the #BAhot10.
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Gjusta, Los Angeles
It's a juice bar-bakery-deli-pizzeria-coffee shop-smokehouse—you get the idea. Is there anything this ambitious, do-everything spot doesn't do well? #BAhot10
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Dai Due, Austin
Chef Jesse Griffiths is also a butcher but unlike most of his pork-obsessed brethren, his favorite meat to work with is also America's favorite to eat: chicken. #BAhot10
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Petit Trois, Los Angeles
What happens when you apply four-star precision to the most classic and comforting cuisine on the planet? Behold, Ludo Lefebvre's ode to the bistro. #BAhot10
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Semilla, Brooklyn
At this intimate tasting counter, every inspired dish comes with a backstory—and every vegetable gets a chance to be front and center. #BAhot10
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Kindred, Davidson, NC
Here's the pitch: Young couple move back to husband's tiny hometown to open a restaurant. Turns out they're not just running a business—they're building a community. #BAhot10
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Manolin, Seattle
The star of the menu at this dream seafood spot isn't the daily catch, it's the seasonal mole—a mysterious sauce with more ingredients than we can remember. #BAhot10
Culture
Spam Has Officially Arrived on the Mainland, and We're Into It
The 50th state’s favorite mystery meat is getting a chef makeover.