Joseph Hernandez

New York

Associate Director of Drinks and Lifestyle at Bon Appetit

Currently: Associate Director, Drinks @bonappetit. Past: Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Tribune, etc. Sunsetting this account, for Reasons. Find me elsewhere.

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Articles

The 9 Best New Bars of 2025

4 weeks ago | bonappetit.com | Joseph Hernandez

To rephrase Nicole Kidman: We go to bars for magic. For hushed conversation and the flicker of candlelight against the curve of a coupe glass. The low thrum of a crowd as the playlist slides from early ’90s R&B to a warm wave of Afrobeats. For that moment when the sun drops, the lights dim, and bartenders start shaking and stirring, pouring shimmering ribbons of something cold and strong into frosted Nick & Noras.
The 9 Best New Bars of 2025

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Joseph Hernandez

Photograph by Lyndon FrenchTo rephrase Nicole Kidman: We go to bars for magic. For hushed conversation and the flicker of candlelight against the curve of a coupe glass. The low thrum of a crowd as the playlist slides from early ’90s R&B to a warm wave of Afrobeats. For that moment when the sun drops, the lights dim, and bartenders start shaking and stirring, pouring shimmering ribbons of something cold and strong into frosted Nick & Noras.
New seasonal nonstop flight will take Kansas Citians to warm winter destination

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Joseph Hernandez

Nonstop Saturday flight service from Kansas City International Airport to a southern city is coming this winter, taking Kansas Citians from the cold straight into a warm getaway. Delta Airlines announced a new flight taking travelers to Orlando International Airport. The flights begin Dec. 20 and run through April 11, 2026.
Comedian Matteo Lane On Why Your Pasta Sucks

2 months ago | bonappetit.com | Joseph Hernandez

Comedian Matteo Lane has a lot of opinions about pasta—and he’s not afraid to share them. He recently visited Bon Appétit to talk about his hilarious new book Your Pasta Sucks and his road from stand-up comic to cookbook author. Quick-witted and opinionated, he gabs about what Americans get wrong about cooking pasta, how his Italian Mexican roots inform his kitchen outlook, and his deep love for Italy.
Comedian Matteo Lane on Why Your Pasta Sucks

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Joseph Hernandez

Comedian Matteo Lane has a lot of opinions about pasta—and he’s not afraid to share them. He recently visited Bon Appétit to talk about his hilarious new book Your Pasta Sucks and his road from stand-up comic to cookbook author. Quick-witted and opinionated, he gabs about what Americans get wrong about cooking pasta, how his Italian Mexican roots inform his kitchen outlook, and his deep love for Italy.
We tried two themed dishes at the Big 12 Basketball Tournament. Are they a slam dunk?

Mar 13, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Joseph Hernandez

The Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments bring 16 schools from 10 states in the country to Kansas City for a chance at the conference championship and an automatic bid into their respective NCAA tournaments. It’s a chance to celebrate the conference for two weeks before many of the teams’ season ends, and Kansas City does its part to show appreciation for the schools by welcoming all visitors and hosting pep rallies for each school in the Big 12.
SNL's Ana Gasteyer, Ego Nwodim, and Sarah Sherman Talk Food and Dining Disasters

Feb 14, 2025 | bonappetit.com | Joseph Hernandez

In this episode of Food People, Bon Appétit chatted with former and current SNL cast members Ana Gasteyer, Ego Nwodim, and Sarah Sherman all things comedy and food. We found out how Ego Nwodim originated her instantly iconic Lisa from Temecula character, and what inspired Ana Gasteyer’s historically funny “Delicious Dish” character. Sarah Sherman shared her wild salad prep secrets, and all three stars went off-the-cuff with quick-fire questions about their own dining habits.
No more PG-13 jokes. This gas station is renaming its Missouri locations

Feb 11, 2025 | newspressnow.com | Joseph Hernandez

The name of the gas station Kum & Go has come and gone in Missouri, according to the owners. The company said customers can expect brief store closures with changes inside and outside the stores, according to a press release. Springfield-based news station KOLR reported that permits for signage for the store’s nearby locations have been submitted, so visitors are likely going to see changes happen soon. Kansas City residents won’t see the changes as they’re happening unless they’re traveling.
Was it heads or tails? What did Kendrick Lamar sing first? Super Bowl prop bets results

Feb 9, 2025 | miamiherald.com | Joseph Hernandez

READ MORE The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9, falling short of a historic third-straight win. Expand All Welcome to the Red Kingdom! This story is part of The Star’s ongoing coverage of the rapidly expanding world of the Kansas City Chiefs. Explore our Red Kingdom Guide and follow every moment of the Chiefs’ playoff journey on Instagram.
How many times have the Chiefs missed the Super Bowl since Patrick Mahomes was drafted?

Jan 30, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Joseph Hernandez

Welcome to the Red Kingdom! This story is part of The Star’s ongoing coverage of the rapidly expanding world of the Kansas City Chiefs. Explore our Red Kingdom Guide and follow every moment of the Chiefs’ playoff journey on Instagram. The Kansas City Chiefs are headed back to their third straight Super Bowl, a feat that’s only been accomplished by three other NFL franchises: the 1971-73 Miami Dolphins, 1990-93 Buffalo Bills and the 2016-18 New England Patriots.