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
Who Makes the Best Cold Brew? We Tried Starbucks, Stumptown, and More
Eight cold brews later, our hands are still shaking, but it was worth it.
These Are the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists, 2024
Winners of the prestigious awards will be announced at a glitzy award ceremony in June.
Martha Stewart’s Lobster-Chicken Hybrid Is a Real $250 Dish
Plus, Ikea is debuting a new plant-based hot dog, Gwyneth Paltrow says she hates dill, and more.
We Tried Oscar Mayer’s New Vegan Hot Dogs
The company is debuting plant-based franks at a strange time for the meat substitutes industry.
Fake Meat Is Failing. Could Jeff Bezos Save It?
Plus, a Danish chef will cook you dinner in space for $500,000, Costco is bringing sushi counters to locations nationwide, and more.
Trader Joe’s $2.99 Mini Tote Is the Hottest Bag on the Market
Plus, Kylie Jenner launched canned vodka soda, hyper-chopped sandwiches are making the rounds on TikTok, and more.
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A Taste Test for the Best Chocolate Chips
We tried Toll House, Hershey’s, Costco, Ghirardelli, and more.
The Smash Burger Revolution Has Arrived
Creative chefs are packing their crisp-edged burgers with kimchi, Lao sausage, bulgogi sauce, and a whole lot more.
5 Hard Ciders to Make You Love Hard Cider
Pour yourself a crisp glass—then use the rest of the bottle for a cozy braise.
Chipotle Founder’s New Robot-Run Restaurant Wants to Revolutionize Lunch. Is the Food Good Enough?
The first location of Kernel in Manhattan is betting big on the idea that people want to eat less meat—and don’t care that much about lunchtime human interaction.
An Opinionated Ranking of Bacon Brands
Including Oscar Mayer, Smithfield, Whole Foods, and more
Ina Garten Stores Her Knives Upside Down on Purpose
She says it keeps her blades sharp in the knife block. Here are our other favorite methods.
A Vibey Guide to Choosing Nonalcoholic Drinks
Choosing nonalcoholic drinks can be overwhelming. We’ve made four easy categories based on your mood.
What Is the Keith Lee Effect? These Restaurants Have Seen It Up Close
From social media stardom to massive surges in business, here’s how the viral food critic changed five restaurants’ trajectories.
Does a Grocery Chain’s Boycott Mean Lower Food Prices Are on the Way?
European superstore Carrefour has pulled PepsiCo products off the shelves to protest price hikes. But American consumers maybe shouldn’t get too excited just yet.
An Opinionated Ranking of Canned Tuna Brands
Including Starkist, Bumblebee, Chicken of the Sea, and more.
We Tried Every Magic Spoon Cereal
This new kid on the block is nothing like the cereals of yore.
Our Year of Thirst and Rehydration
Giant Stanley cups, WaterTok, Erewhon’s $26 luxury water. In 2023, it seems we were thirstier than ever.
How the Internet Ate in 2023
Martha Stewart’s Sports IIllustrated swimsuit cover. The Grimace Shake. Girl dinner. In this timeline, we trace this year’s biggest Extremely Online food moments.