Brianna Lopez

Assistant Production Editor at Penguin Random House (US)

Editor and Non-fiction Writer at Freelance

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Pasta Experts Tell Us Everything We Need To Know About Pastina, The Tiny Italian Pasta With A Very Fitting Name

Dec 1, 2024 | thetakeout.com | Brianna Lopez

Italian cuisine is one of the most popular and versatile cuisines there is. From it we get pasta, gnocchi, risotto, tiramisu, and so much more. One of the less popular Italian dishes is pastina, a name that literally translates to "small" or "tiny" pasta. Pastina is used in so many Italian soup pastas, and it is considered one of Italy's most comforting dishes.
8 Tips For Making The Perfect Homemade Apple Filling For Your Fall Desserts, According To Pastry Chefs

Oct 27, 2024 | thetakeout.com | Brianna Lopez

Fall is finally upon us, and there is no better way to commemorate the new season than with apple desserts. From apple crisp to apple cobbler to apple pie, there is no end to the ways you can use your favorite apples in the sweet treats you make this autumn. Plus, apple-based desserts are popular for people of all ages, so they are perfect for satisfying your parents or your kids, and they work for a casual dinner as well as a more proper Thanksgiving meal.
Review: Cazadores Café Tequila Coffee Liqueur Is Surprisingly Sweet And Smoky

Oct 4, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Brianna Lopez

Review: Cazadores Café Tequila Coffee Liqueur Is Surprisingly Sweet And Smoky Static Media / Getty Coffee and booze are a combination everyone loves, especially in the age of the espresso martini, which has grown significantly in popularity in recent years.
Bar Pros Give Us All The Ways To Use Coconut Water In Cocktails

Sep 28, 2024 | thetakeout.com | Brianna Lopez

Coconut water is a nutrient-rich, tasty way to drink something more flavorful than regular water but still on the healthier side. It is 94% water with very little fat, and can be the source of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Coconut water has it all — so why not make it more fun? Using coconut water in your cocktails is the exact way to do that. Many bartenders are very particular about the type of water they use in the cocktails they make.
Ketel One Vodka Flavors, Ranked

Sep 14, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Brianna Lopez

Ketel One Vodka Flavors, Ranked Static Media/Getty Hailing from Schiedam, Holland, Ketel One vodka is one of the most popular brands in the industry. In fact, Ketel One is often considered a favorite vodka among bartenders, namely for its versatility for mixing into cocktails.
Why Restaurant Baked Potatoes Always Taste Better Than Homemade

Sep 4, 2024 | thetakeout.com | Brianna Lopez

Baked potatoes are a classic, homey, comforting side dish that almost always tastes better at restaurants. Baked potatoes can even sometimes be meals all on their own, with the right toppings and additions. It can be disappointing to prepare a baked potato at home, only for it to come out tasting dry, stale, and nothing like the fluffy, flavorful potato you would order at a restaurant.
Chef Tells Us The Dos And Don'ts Of The Fridgescaping Trend

Aug 26, 2024 | thetakeout.com | Brianna Lopez

There has been boho chic, Bauhaus, and a myriad of other home décor trends that have taken the internet by storm this year. The newest one is all about maximizing your décor in areas of your home you would never think to — like your refrigerator. Fridgescaping is the most recent trend on social media, and its goal is to romanticize your fridge by doing some landscaping on its shelves.
Lalo Tequila: The Ultimate Bottle Guide - Tasting Table

Aug 24, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Brianna Lopez

Lalo Tequila: The Ultimate Bottle Guide Brianna Lopez / Tasting Table Eduardo "Lalo" González entered the tequila market with his spirit, Lalo Tequila, without knowing what awaited him on the other end. Stepping into a realm fairly saturated with blanco tequilas like Casamigos, Patrón, and even Don Julio, Lalo Tequila was sure to meet some steep competition.
Bartenders Chime In On 12 Drink Orders That Ring Alarm Bells

Aug 21, 2024 | thetakeout.com | Brianna Lopez

The average American adult consumed just under three gallons of alcohol in the entirety of 2021, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.More people are turning to alcohol to make their nights a little more fun by heading to bars, restaurants, and clubs. In fact, sales in bars and nightclubs totaled more than $247 billion in 2021. One question you might have is: What are people drinking when they go out, and what are the bartenders' reactions?
What Exactly Does Caffeine-Free Matcha Taste Like?

Aug 18, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Brianna Lopez

What Exactly Does Caffeine-Free Matcha Taste Like? Iuliia Bondar/Getty Images Caffeine-free matcha sounds like an anomaly since decaf matcha isn't as caffeine-free as people think; it is significantly lower in caffeine content, however, and some brands offer decaf matcha with as much as 80% less caffeine. Unfortunately, decaffeinating matcha negatively impacts the flavor profile of the tea.