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Kate Kassin

Editorial Operations Manager

Kate Kassin writes about the latest restaurant openings and snacks we’re obsessed with and helps oversee projects like Best New Restaurants from conception to execution. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in international relations, French and Francophone studies, and Hispanic studies, she dabbled in restaurant operations before joining the team at Condé Nast. Kate has always called the New York area home but misses the barbacoa tacos from her college years in Philly and the superior butter from her time in France. When she's not at her desk, you’ll likely find Kate in the test kitchen, scavenging for a sweet treat. Outside the office, she’s likely walking around the city searching for the best matcha or indulging in her scheduled nightly popcorn break.

Culture

Where to Stay in Chicago If You Like to Eat

Discover our staff's favorite home bases for exploring the Windy City's vibrant food scene.
Shopping

The Best Granola Brands, According to Bon Appétit Editors

Nutty, grain-free, sweet, or savory—we’ve got a granola pick for you.
Culture

Piaule Catskill Feels (and Tastes) Like a Deep Exhale

Nestled in the Catskills, the 24-cabin property serves hyper-local dishes sourced from around the Hudson Valley.
Restaurants

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings This Summer

Legendary Texas BBQ comes to Brooklyn, an old-school Vietnamese noodle shop opens in Miami, and more reasons to dine out this season.
Shopping

The Healthy Snacks BA Editors Are Obsessed With

After years of tasting snacks for a living, these are our favorites.
Culture

Diners Are More Curious Than Ever—And It Has These James Beard Nominees Excited

Ahead of the James Beard Awards, six chefs share how eager crowds, passionate young cooks, and deep cultural storytelling keep them inspired.
Restaurants

These Are This Year’s James Beard Restaurant & Chef Award Nominees

Winners will be announced in Chicago on June 15. Here’s what you need to know.
Shopping

The Best Matcha Powder, According to a Daily Drinker Who’s Tried Them All

I tried a dozen matcha powders to find the very best one.
Restaurants

Everything I Tried from Goop Kitchen’s New NYC Location

I’m a professional restaurant scout, and this take-out-only operation punches above its weight class.
Culture

Where to Stay in New Orleans If You Like to Eat

Making the most of the Big Easy’s exciting food scene starts with choosing where to lay your head.
Cooking

Chef Gabriela Cámara’s Home Kitchen Is as Vibrant as Contramar’s Food

Check out her cookbook-filled shelves, favorite espresso machine, and go-to appliances for homemade salsa.
Restaurants

The Most-Anticipated Restaurant Openings This Spring

A dynamic Chicago restaurant's next chapter, Northern Thai cooking in DC, and more reasons to dine out this season around the country.
Recipes

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.
Shopping

Meet Hojicha: The Roasted, Low-Caffeine Tea Taking Over Café Menus

Everything you need to know about matcha’s roasty-toastier low-caffeine cousin.
Restaurants

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2026

A Khmer pop-up goes permanent in Brooklyn, a home for Mexican coastal seafood in San Francisco, and other restaurants to plan your year around.
Restaurants

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings This Winter

A home for Northern Thai in Portland, a beloved Detroit restaurant’s second act, and more reasons to dine out this season.
Cooking

Inside the Home Kitchen of the Chef-Somm Duo Behind Miami’s Tâm Tâm

Tam Pham and Harrison Ramhofer invite us into their newly rennovated space.
Shopping

Thoughtful Self-Care Gifts for the Wellness-Focused Foodie

All the best gifts to help your friends enjoy little moments of calm all year long.
Shopping

Fellow’s Matcha Set Turns Your Morning Ritual Into a Beautiful Display

It’s given a glow-up to my morning ritual.
Shopping

The Best Chocolate Gifts for Anyone Who Loves a Sweet Little Treat

Whether you’re looking for classic truffles, artisanal bonbons, or the gooiest chocolate chip cookies—we’ve got you covered.