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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.

The Choco Taco Is Gone and We So-Called Fans Are to Blame

After almost 40 years, Klondike has discontinued the beloved ice cream truck treat.

Diana Kennedy Died at 99. Her Cookbooks Leave a Legacy

She exposed generations of new audiences to regional Mexican cooking.

6 Takeaways From New Allegations Against Blue Hill, One of America's Most Influential Restaurants

A new three-part series from Eater investigates the prestigious restaurant. Here's what to know.

Meet the Tamil Chef Whose Southern Indian Cooking Is the Hottest Ticket in NYC

Semma Chef Vijay Kumar’s favorite things include murruku, ponni rice, and his mortar and pestle

This Luscious Mochi Ice Cream Is a Cut Above What's at the Grocery Store

We're talking flavors like pandan pistachio and hojicha. And bonus: all of them are naturally gluten-free.

To Macaroon or Macaron?

Why is this macaroon different from all other macarons?

The Enduring Joy of a Well-Kept Restaurant Journal

When people ask me where I like to eat and what they should order, I can send them this intel.

Thai Basil Simply Has No Substitute

Sweet basil just can't do it justice.

How to Debone Chicken Thighs for Skin-On Flavor and Shorter Cook Time

Break out your kitchen shears—we're doing some (light) butchery.

When I Crave Simplicity, I Make This Chinese Steamed Pork Patty

Yook baeng is my most consistently delicious recipe.