Emma Wartzman

New York

Kitchen and Dining Writer at The Strategist

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5 Best Stainless-Steel Skillets 2025

3 weeks ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

By Emma Wartzman, a senior kitchen and dining writer at the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit and has worked in food media for nine years. 6:18 P.M. Best in Class The Strategist’s carefully chosen and rigorously vetted flagship shopping guides.Learn about our methodology here, and find all our Best in Class guides here.
My Thoughts on Material Kitchen’s New Plastic-Free Cutting Board

3 weeks ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

By Emma Wartzman, a senior kitchen and dining writer at the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit and has worked in food media for nine years. 10:51 A.M. Testing, Testing A series where we methodically and obsessively try new products to tell you if they’re worth it so you don’t have to do all that work yourself. Read more reviews here.
An Easy Falafel Recipe With Tahini Sauce and a Simple Salad

4 weeks ago | eater.com | Emma Wartzman

Emma Wartzman is the kitchen and dining writer at New York Magazine’s the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit. Most of the recipes I’ve developed for this column come together fast. But one of my favorite weeknight meals — falafel — takes some planning. That’s because it requires soaking dried chickpeas overnight.
New Stuff Alert: Cou Cou Cotton Voile and D.S. & Durga Colognes

1 month ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

By Emma Wartzman, a senior kitchen and dining writer at the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit and has worked in food media for nine years. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers For this week’s “Don’t Dillydally,” we’ve rounded up a range of newly released products we’re particularly excited about, including Dieux’s newest skin-care drop, some soft and breezy intimates, and D.S. & Durga’s first-ever colognes.
13 Best Espresso Machines 2025 | The Strategist

1 month ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

Our kitchen and dining writer tested espresso machines and talked to coffee pros to find the very best ones — and we’ve got picks for the casual drinker and espresso snob alike.
37 Best Food Gifts for Mother’s Day 2025

1 month ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Making brunch is a go-to move on Mother’s Day — but if you can’t be with her (or if you want to do a little something extra), an edible gift is sure to be a hit. Since we’ve written a lot about drinks, specialty ingredients, sweet treats, and other foods over the years, I dug deep into our archives to surface the most special pro-approved and Strategist-beloved items.
You Can Finally Buy the New ‘It’ Japanese Cutting Board in Brooklyn

1 month ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Emma Wartzman Some cutting boards are forever classics, like those from Boos Block. Certain others have been, at one time or another, extremely on-trend, spotted in countless kitchens across social media — namely Material Kitchen’s and Fredericks & Mae’s. But I’m ready to declare a new one — KAMA-ASA’s Black Cutting Board — the next big thing in this (granted, very niche) category.
A Steak Salad Recipe That Makes the Most of Spring Produce

1 month ago | eater.com | Emma Wartzman

Emma Wartzman Right now, all I want for dinner is a salad. This one — inspired by a cutout recipe that my mom keeps in a big binder — stars snap peas and baby new potatoes. It also has steak on top, which is indulgent and delicious, though you can substitute pretty much any protein you like, including vegetarian options like crisped-up chickpeas or fried tofu. Roasted cauliflower florets, which can be made at the exact same time as the potatoes, would also work beautifully.
13 Best Coffee Grinders 2025 | The Strategist

2 months ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

Our kitchen and dining writer found the best coffee grinders, according to baristas, roasters, and coffee-shop owners. Plus, she tested some out herself.
Your Spoon Rest Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought

2 months ago | nymag.com | Emma Wartzman

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Like kitchen-utensil crocks and lazy Susans, spoon rests provide both a utilitarian purpose and an opportunity to prioritize the look of something that sits out on your counter or stovetop at all times. What I’m saying is: Picking one out could easily be an afterthought, but it shouldn’t be.