Kathleen Squires

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For 50 Years, Raoul's Has Always Been Where It's At — Resy | Right This Way

1 week ago | blog.resy.com | Kathleen Squires

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We Cooked Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner to Find the Best Outdoor Griddles

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Kathleen Squires

As an avid griller, I thought I would never desire a piece of outdoor cooking equipment beyond my trusty propane grill. Then I met the griddle — a searing-hot, flattop appliance with a seasoned, carbon steel surface. Think of it as a diner-style cooktop, but for outdoors. It’s a great excuse for a big backyard party, and the ultimate vehicle for smashburger enthusiasts.
How to Take Care of Your Outdoor Griddle

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Caroline Mullen |Kathleen Squires

Outdoor griddles or griddle inserts are only as good as the love you show them. While griddles are a joy to cook on, they require regular care and maintenance to churn out perfectly seared steaks and diner-quality fried eggs every time. The key to cooking consistently tasty food and preserving a reliably nonstick surface on your griddle is the same as with a cast-iron or carbon-steel pan: You must develop and maintain a seasoning.
17 Best Bars in Puerto Rico, From San Juan to Rincón | Condé Nast Traveler

2 months ago | cntraveler.com | Kathleen Squires |Kris Fordham

At the best bars in Puerto Rico, world class yet affordable cocktails and a burgeoning beer scene have transformed the drinks culture on the island.
Dining Out More Might Actually Save You Money. Here’s How.

Feb 5, 2025 | msn.com | Kathleen Squires

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21 best Airbnbs in Puerto Rico, from San Juan to Rincón

Jan 27, 2025 | cntraveller.com | Kathleen Squires

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. While San Juan and Rincón remain the most popular vacation destinations in Puerto Rico, the advent of short-term vacation rentals has expanded the island’s tourism options – opening up farther-flung destinations with a dearth of hotel options and allowing the island to showcase its diverse charms more than ever before.
This Italian Seafood Stew Has a Grand Pasta Finale

Jan 9, 2025 | wsj.com | Kathleen Squires

In the Port of Vasto, in Italy’s Abruzzo region, old wooden fishing platforms extend into the Adriatic Sea. Some of these trabocchi now hold restaurants serving brodetto di pesce, a piquant tomato-based seafood stew that is actually a meal in two parts: Devour the fish, then cook pasta in the remaining broth.
Leon’s Opens in Manhattan From the Anton’s Restaurant Team

Nov 20, 2024 | ny.eater.com | Kathleen Squires

Southern Italian Leon’s is now open in Greenwich Village (817 Broadway, near East 12th Street). But just before the Fourth of July, I stood with a half dozen others in a framed-off section of the restaurant-in-progress.
The Funniest Guy on ‘The Bear’ Is Actually Dead Serious About Soup

Oct 10, 2024 | wsj.com | Kathleen Squires

By / Photographs by Christopher Sherman for WSJ Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 02:59This article is in your queue. He’s the only cast member of the Hulu hit “The Bear” who is actually a chef, yet Matty Matheson doesn’t play one on TV. The Emmy-winning series features Matheson in the role of Neil Fak, a handyman-turned-server at the titular restaurant. In real life he’d rather be cooking.
Rolling Knife Sharpeners Look Downright Fun to Use, But Do They Work?

Sep 24, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kathleen Squires

I used to trust my beloved kitchen knives to Mike, a guy who makes rounds in my neighborhood in a rickety red truck with a bench grinder (and an obedient German shepherd) in the back. But Mike’s a busy guy, and I can’t always conjure him when my knives are so dull that they’re smashing tomatoes rather than slicing them. That’s when it can be more convenient to turn to at-home options.