Sam Stone
Staff Writer
Sam Stone reports on nearly everything for BA, including food culture, restaurant news, and sneaky cooking ideas that (hopefully) make your life easier. A Rhode Island native, he’s currently based in New York City where he can usually be found searching out the city’s best bakeries. Before BA, he spent years working in fine dining while also writing for several publications about food, queer culture, entertainment, and how they intersect. In his free time, Sam occasionally writes humor pieces like this one. samstone.nyc
Cooking
The Best Frozen Burgers, According to Our Taste Test
We tried nine popular varieties, including Bubba, Philly Gourmet, and Wahlburgers.
Restaurants
This Austin Café Turned Me Into a Breakfast-for-Dessert Person
At Mercado Sin Nombre, heirloom masa transforms a nostalgic lunchbox dessert into so much more.
trends
Two New Books Explore Why Food is Gayer Than You Think
Authors John Birdsall and Erik Piepenburg discuss the little-known legacy of queerness in food and dining
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Lifestyle
Yes, Seth Meyers Really Does Get Drunk on Day Drinking
The comedian waxes nostalgic about how his Late Night segment took off, and how Rihanna was central to its success.
london
The Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.
Restaurants
We Created the World's Best Restaurant—For Just One Night
At an exclusive dinner inside the New York Public Library, Bon Appétit assembled some of the best chefs in the world for an unforgettable four-course meal.
Lifestyle
Which Tequila Is Best? A Taste Test of Patrón, Teremana, Casamigos, and More
We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.
Cooking
Which Canned Baked Beans Are Best?
We tried 9 top-rated brands, including Bush’s, Amy’s, and Heinz to find the best beans for your backyard barbecue.
Lifestyle
At This London Bar, Bauhaus-Inspired Cocktails Are Gloriously Minimalist
Cocktails at 🔶🟥🔵 embody functional minimalism, radical simplicity, and the unification of technology, art, and craft.
trends
Tiny Martinis and Cocktails Are Taking Over Bar Menus
These bars are betting big on small cocktails.
Cooking
The Best Vegan Mayo for Sandwiches, Sauces, and More
We tried 9 brands of vegan mayonnaise to see which ones can ditch the eggs and get away with it.
trends
These Gins From Around the World Are Reimagining The Spirit
These globe-spanning gins embrace bold botanicals that intrigue and delight.
Restaurants
How Cosmic Brownie–Inspired Desserts Took Over American Bakeries
The nostalgia-laden packaged treat has inspired creative interpretations at restaurants and bakeries across the country.
Cooking
Which Sunflower Seed Butter Is Best?
We tried 10 varieties, including creamy and crunchy, sweetened and unsweetened.
Cooking
The Best Caesar Dressing You Can Buy at the Store
We tried 19 Caesar dressings—Ken’s, Cardini, Marzetti, and more—to find our favorite.
Lifestyle
Hot Ones' Sean Evans on the Humanizing Power of Hot Sauce
The internet’s favorite Heat Miser sits down to talk about how Hot Ones changed the celeb interview for the better
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Lifestyle
The 5 Must-Visit Nonalcoholic Bottle Shops for Drinks Without the Buzz
From Boston to Seattle, these shops are highly curated and focused on building connections.
Cooking
The Best Canned Refried Beans for Nachos, Enchiladas, and More
We tried 11 brands, including Amy’s, Old El Paso, Ortega, and Taco Bell.
Lifestyle
Nonalcoholic Bottle Shops are Everywhere Now. Do They Have the Juice?
While big box giants jump on the NA boom, mom-and-pop shops prioritize community with a personal touch.
