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Rochelle Bilow

Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand and the farm cook. She never met a nut or seed butter she didn’t like. Spirit food: Tahini

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See the Rise of Artisan Bread, Courtesy of High Street on Market (Video)

High Street on Market in Philadephia is one of Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants in America—this video, featuring some of the bakery's best breads, proves why.
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Watch a Day in the Life at Rose's Luxury (Video)

In this video, chef Aaron Silverman walks us through a typical day at Rose's Luxury—Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurant in America 2014.
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Meet Grand Central Market's Awesome Vendors (Video)

A Los Angeles favorite, Grand Central Market was recently renovated and expanded—this video takes a look inside the newly relevant food hall
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See How Tosca Updated Itself Without Losing Its Soul (Video)

Tosca Cafe is a heady combination of old-school charm and hearty, classic fare—this video gives a peek at the San Francisco restaurant's resurrection.
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How We Cook Weeknight Chicken Dinners Without Recipes

Weeknights are all about easy chicken dinners. Here's how we improvise our birds, from a coconut-milk-and-soy-sauce braise to a roast that lasts all week

Break Free From Routine with a New Meatless Monday Pasta

Chiles, blistered tomatoes, and homemade breadcrumbs make this Meatless Monday pasta anything but routine.

Summer on a Plate: Fish Cakes with Fresh Corn and Homemade Tartar Sauce

Fresh white fish, corn, and chives make a meal that'll rival any crab cake.

Your New Brunch Go-To: An Herbaceous, Lemony Rice Salad

This herby rice salad is an unexpected—and very welcome—addition to our brunch spread.
techniques

Avoid These Common Pizza Mistakes So You Can Make and Eat the World's Most Perfect Food

Whether you're a cheese or pepperoni fan, learn how to make the perfect pie at home by avoiding these common pizza mistakes.
Restaurants

Here's What's Happened Since We Announced the Nominees for Best New Restaurants in America 2014

This week we announced the 50 nominees for Best New Restaurants in America. Here are the highlights—and a heads-up about what's coming next (ie, the Hot 10)

A Fruit Forward Cocktail, Perfect for Summertime Sipping

A gingery vodka cocktail with fresh blackberries makes for refreshing summer sipping.
Culture

The Rise of Rye, How to Shop Smarter at the Market

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 14, 2014.

Tonight's 20-Minute Pasta Features Lobster

Lobster makes this easy weeknight pasta decadent.
Culture

The French Have Got Cheese all Figured Out; We're Giving Love to Untrendy Foods

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 13, 2014.
Restaurants

The Worst Common Mistakes to Do at a Restaurant: How to Ruin Your Night (and Everybody Else's)

From gaming the online reservation system to getting too tipsy, these are the restaurant "don'ts" to avoid.

BA's Best-Ever Banana Bread: The Only Recipe You'll Need

We tested 14 recipes to create this banana bread—we daresay it's a masterpiece.
Culture

The Unlikely Rise of Squid; The Fall of European Lagers

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on August 12, 2014.
Culture

Is Red Meat Bad for You? Good for You? What Does Science Say?

Will eating burgers and steaks kill you in the end? We reviewed decades of research to find an answer to the question: Is red meat good or bad for you?

Breakfast Porridge, Made Even Better

Your favorite porridge gets a makeover with ginger, sesame, and soy sauce—equally great for breakfast or dinner.
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How Will Andrew Knowlton Judge Food on Bravo's 'Best New Restaurant'?

Bon Appétit's Andrew Knowlton talks about being a judge on Bravo's Best New Restaurant—and how his critical style has changed since Iron Chef America