Charlie Connell

Jersey City

Editor at Tasting Table

I'm a cynic, a writer, a nerdy podcaster and a hot sauce aficionado all rolled into an adorable ball of rage. He/him

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Articles

One Last Day at the Oakland Coliseum

Sep 27, 2024 | anotherjaneprattthing.com | Charlie Connell

I can tell you the exact moment the Oakland A’s broke my heart for the first time — it was October 15, 1988, at roughly 8:39 pm. Protecting a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, Dennis Eckersley faced a hobbled Kirk Gibson of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a runner on second base.
The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Making Pork Char Siu

Aug 7, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Making Pork Char Siu Australia Superb Studio/Shutterstock Char siu, or Chinese roast pork, is the type of food that will linger on your mind forever once you've had a taste. Whether you're drawn in by the pork's traditional crimson hue, the almost-melted fat that clings to each slice, or the sticky sweet caramelized sauce that coats it, char siu is a truly memorable dish and an essential part of any dim sum feast.
The Perfect Wine Pairing For Classic Clam Dishes

Aug 6, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The Perfect Wine Pairing For Classic Clam Dishes Ekaterina Smirnova/Getty Images Let's set the scene. It's early in your relationship and you're preparing a romantic meal at home with the hopes of impressing your date with your cooking skills. After hours of deliberation, you've finally settled on steamed clams with shallot butter, a light but sophisticated seafood dish perfect for date night.
The Common Blunder That Makes Shelling Lobster So Much Harder

Aug 2, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The Common Blunder That Makes Shelling Lobster So Much Harder Kuvona/Getty Images Shelling might just be the most tedious aspect of cooking lobster at home. No matter what you do, the meat seems to be stuck to the shell. You'd think the trick of adding boiled eggs to an ice bath for a more seamless peel would apply to lobsters, but when it comes to separating the shell from lobster meat, the technique couldn't be any more different from peeling eggs.
The Texas Roadhouse Menu Item That Outback Steakhouse Just Does Better - Tasting Table

Jul 24, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The Texas Roadhouse Menu Item That Outback Steakhouse Just Does Better Texas Roadhouse/Facebook If you're looking for a reasonably-priced steak and a fun-loving atmosphere, there may be nowhere better than Texas Roadhouse. The casual steakhouse is renowned for its Texas charm, outside-the-box ideas like letting you choose your own steak, and innovative menu items like its rattlesnake bites.
The World's Biggest Burger Belongs To A Sports Bar In Detroit, Michigan

Jul 18, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

The World's Biggest Burger Belongs To A Sports Bar In Detroit, Michigan Anthiacumming/Getty Images Sports bars may not seem like the expected locale for culinary innovation, but without these institutions, we wouldn't have mozzarella sticks, Buffalo wings, or many other beloved fried foods. A cold beer and bar snack combine to create a spiritual comfort blanket perfect for easing the existential pain of watching your favorite team get crushed, again. So it should be no surprise that a sports...
Make Bacon Cheeseburgers Even Better With One Simple Step

Jun 24, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

Make Bacon Cheeseburgers Even Better With One Simple Step Chas53/Getty Images Bacon reigns supreme as one of the best burger toppings. The succulent, fatty strips are the perfect salty companion to a beef, lamb, or poultry burger. Just adding a few slices of crispy bacon alone isn't enough. You'll want your burger to ooze bacon in more ways than one, which means that you'll have to get creative with how you add that flavor to other parts of your sandwich. One easy, simple way to start is by...
Winston Churchill's Favorite English Dish Is A True Classic - Tasting Table

Jun 24, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

Winston Churchill's Favorite English Dish Is A True Classic Evening Standard/Getty Images Winston Churchill is remembered for deftly guiding England through World War II. The mere mention of his name conjures up images of the man standing with a glass of scotch in one hand, a lit cigar in the other, and a homburg hat firmly planted upon his head as he opines upon the sacrifices needed to defeat the Germans. Churchill embodies everything English, for both good and ill, so it's no surprise that...
Winston Churchill's Favorite English Dish Is A True Classic

Jun 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Charlie Connell

Charlie ConnellJune 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM·3 min readWinston Churchill is remembered for deftly guiding England through World War II. The mere mention of his name conjures up images of the man standing with a glass of scotch in one hand, a lit cigar in the other, and a homburg hat firmly planted upon his head as he opines upon the sacrifices needed to defeat the Germans.
Here's How To Make Beef Stew Like An Italian Chef - Tasting Table

Jun 24, 2024 | tastingtable.com | Charlie Connell

Here's How To Make Beef Stew Like An Italian Chef Alesia.Bierliezova/Shutterstock A steaming bowl of old fashioned beef stew is quite possibly the ultimate comfort food. Since its inception in 14th century France, cultures worldwide have created unique variations of the hearty classic. Today, we want to turn our attention to a version from Northern Italy that flies under the radar: spezzatino. The dish is relatively similar to beef Bourguignon and goulash, albeit with an Italian twist thanks...