Rachel Karten

My Fellow electric kettle not only provides hot water boiled to an exact degree, but also a sense of calm.

At Grand Opening, a pastry pop-up inside Mister Jiu’s in San Francisco, chef Melissa Chou puts a California spin on the classic dessert.

You can hate on orzo all you want.

And I’d do it again—that’s how much I love the version at Yang’s Kitchen.

The bar at Atomix in New York City combines my two favorite things: Gibsons and kimchi.

It’s an architectural masterpiece—and it’s super easy to make.

Mitsuwa has everything I need.

Yes, I finish an entire bag in one sitting.

Come for the Western vibes, stay for the moules frites.

They are like Slim Jims but wayyyyyyyy better.

All the things you love about a classic puttanesca (salty! briny! olive-y!), but above-90-degree-friendly.

Taqueria Los Cocuyos is an unassuming taco stand in the heart of the city.

And keeps my wine tasting better longer.

The Instant Pot cuts down cooking time by half, meaning you’ve got crispy porky tacos for a crowd in about an hour.

Sorry, but I’m not about waiting in a four-hour line for brisket.

The lighting, wine list, and vibe make this spot a Very Good first date location.

Haters begone. My cod and I are very happy, thank you very much.

At Benchwarmers Bagels, the menu is a study in the number of textures and flavors you can cram in one bite.