Katherine Knowles
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New York, NY, United States
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Past articles by Kate:
The Technicolor Foil–Wrapped History of Chocolate Eggs
Easter's most glorious treasure. → Read More
The Meaty, Mythical History of Mincemeat Pies
Where the "meat" went, once and for all. → Read More
Why Strawberries & Cream Are the Sweetest Thing About Wimbledon
So sweet I keep using them as an excuse to sneak in. → Read More
Documenting the New Towers of Old Hell’s Kitchen
Artist Gwyneth Leech recounts her favorite neighborhood sites to paint, and to shop in → Read More
The Caramelized, Fruit-Studded British Cake That Won Our Hearts
Make room for this treat in your Easter basket. → Read More
Make (Simplified) Chicken Chasseur; Dine Like You're on the Orient Express
A recipe from the train's inaugural menu in 1883, adapted for 2017. → Read More
How to Take a Literal Cake Walk in Paris
Head straight to Rue Du Bac's magnificent sweet shops → Read More
An Illustrated Guide to Borough Market's Provisions, Landmarks, and Quirks
A very thorough run-down on how to do London's most famous market → Read More
Were Hot Cross Buns the First Food Fad? A Brief (and Fascinating) History
The hype has passed, but a few enduring myths remain → Read More
In Their Own Words: Expats Dish on British Favorite Wagamama's First NYC Location
It happened last month: Big news for British ex-pats in New York City. Wagamama — an Anglo-Japanese fusion chain and casual dining phenomenon — opened in NoMad with a fancy, two-story brick, a wrought iron-filled dining room, a tricked-out bar, and the obligatory communal tables. A quick poll of my... → Read More
A Chat With the Team Behind LaRina Pastificio & Vino's Thoughtful Italian Fare
There’s something special about a neighborhood restaurant opened by neighborhood people... like friends who walked down Myrtle Avenue one night after work and looked around and thought, "I could add something here." That’s pretty much how LaRina Pastificio & Vino (387 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn; 718-852-0001) came about — albeit imagined by... → Read More
Aussie Outpost Ruby's Brings Its Famed Burgers to Murray Hill
If you like beachy, sun-drenched lunches dreamed up by self-confessed surfer dudes — avocado toasts, kale-inspired salads, light pastas, organic banana bread, and the like — but don't want to stray from Soho, then you've probably already discovered Ruby's (442 Third Avenue; 212-300-4245). But if you're still waiting on a table... → Read More
Dive In to the WhaLES' Instagram-Ready Fusion Fare on the Lower East Side
"It’s pizza... only instead of bread dough for the base, this is made with rice," says Andy Kim, the owner and creator of the WhaLES (71 Clinton Street; 646-882-1305), the pun-tastic Korean fusion bar that recently opened on — where else? — the Lower East Side. "There’s a crunchy crust, then... → Read More
Patsy's: Home to Three Generations of Fathers — and Frank Sinatra's Favorite Eats
In the downstairs kitchen at Patsy’s (236 West 56th Street), Joe Scognamillo is tasting red sauce. His son, Salvatore, made it that morning, just as he has done ever since he took charge of the family kitchen in 1984, but Joe still comes in most days to keep an eye on... → Read More
Celebrate National Doughnut Day With Breaking Bad-Inspired Methadonuts
June 3 might well be a perfect storm of delicious unhealthiness: the first summer Friday of the truncated work week meets National Doughnut Day. Seems like a good excuse for a sunshine beer garden and doughnut mash-up afternoon, right? And Clinton Hall, the unexpectedly fun Financial District beer garden is... → Read More
Desi Galli's Tikka Masala Poutine Is the Perfect Indian and French-Canadian Mash-Up
Tikka masala poutine combines the best of Indian and French-Canadian cuisine for the perfect way to round out a night of drinks — or any time. → Read More
Amorino's Macarose: A Rose by Any Other Name Wouldn't Be as Sweet
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. A bunch of bodega flowers or brunch in the city might suffice for the woman who does everything, but there's another sweeter option. Take her for an afternoon stroll towards Amorino, where some unique roses have been cropping up: ones made of gelato and topped with macarons... → Read More
Cheesecake Chocolate Babka — and a Prince Tribute — Coming to Breads Bakery
"I love cheesecake," says Gadi Peleg, owner of Breads Bakery (18 East 16th Street; 212-633-2253). "I love it plain — classic, nothing better — but sometimes it's good to showcase something that's a bit more unusual, you know?" That’s where Breads Bakery's "Cheesecake May" comes in. Each week throughout the month,... → Read More
Nuts About Spring: Green Almond Season Is Here
Green almonds are — as the name suggests — young almonds with a downy, green outer skin that's the texture of a peach and the size of a tiny plum. In a... → Read More
Caffeine Culture Takes Over a Chinese Launderette at Coffee Nook
Picture this. It’s brunch time. You've gotten your ticket to future dim sum-related joy from the gatekeepers at Chinatown behemoth Jing Fong, but now you’ve got 40 minutes to kill. What do you do? Coffee Nook (10 – 12 Elizabeth Street, 929-273-8245) might well be the answer. "It was my dream to open a coffee... → Read More