@jonathanbender

Writer | Editor | Author of Cookies & Beer, Stock, Broth & Bowl, and LEGO: A Love Story | He/Him.

 Kansas City, Missouri
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Joined November 2013
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What's a secret project I've been working on for the past five years? This one. The #MuseumofBBQ is coming to the shops at @CrownCenter in Spring 2025. I can't wait for you to see it. kansascity.com/news/business…

Kansas City will soon be home to the world’s first barbecue museum

“We want you to play and learn and come away with an appreciation for the joy and community that is part of barbecue culture.”

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This story by Hisaka Ueno and @mikeives is simply terrific. nytimes.com/2023/08/11/world…

This Candy Tasted Like Nothing. Why Do People Miss It? (Published 2023)

Flavorless (?) Candy, a convenience store product in Japan, spurred debate over what the “taste of nothingness” tastes like, if anything.

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A year ago today, @KateBender5 and her partner, @HoosierJuwils, launched @PorchSights , the finest data analytics firm in the land. Happy anniversary. 🍾 to many more.
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Also, get yourself a best friend at work. It will do wonders for you. Please read this lovely piece. porchlightinsights.com/news/…?
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The Bird is...the word. Get yourself a Jungle Bird -- story by Justin Burnell for @punch_drink. punchdrink.com/articles/jung…

This Is a Jungle Bird

At John Brown’s Underground, combining three ingredients into a single hard-working syrup transforms the aperitiki staple into a high-concept stirred drink.

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Find you a sandwich to love like @BrettEats & @nytimes. Kitty's Cafe getting proper recognition. nytimes.com/interactive/2022…

Our 50 Favorite Restaurants of 2022 (Published 2023)

The places in America we love most right now.

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This is a nice family story by Amiel Stanek that accompanies Baba's Pantry being named one of @bonappetit's top 10 new restaurants of 2022. bonappetit.com/story/babas-p…

How One Family Dropped Everything to Help Their Father Open a Palestinian Cafe

Serving baklava, Turkish coffee, and velvety hummus, Baba's Pantry radiates the ideals of family, community, and culture.

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And, if you're willing to dive in further, a local piece from a month earlier courtesy of @jillsilvafood & @FlatlandKC. flatlandkc.org/eats-drinks/k…

KC’s Hummus King Turns to Family to Create Baba’s Pantry

Baba’s Pantry, a Palestinian-American deli, is a labor of love for a family that has lived the high and lows of Kansas City’s food and restaurant industry.

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In the past few weeks, I've toasted more bread than a third wave coffee shop. Find a new toaster to love. My latest for @CNNUnderscored. cnn.com/cnn-underscored/revi…

I tested 7 toasters. These 2 made better toast at an unbeatable price | CNN Underscored

A slot toaster brings simplicity and consistency to your breakfast routine, so our testing writer tried seven different options to find which offers the most value.

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Are you a runner that needs a toaster oven? Good, keep reading. I've got the answer to your question in a story for @runnersworld. Not a runner? Don't worry. I've written this so non-runners can understand it too. runnersworld.com/nutrition-w…

The 6 Best Toaster Ovens for Quick and Easy Cooking

Bring pizza back to life and keep your toast toasty.

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Liz Cook@lizcookkc25 Jul 2022
For Midwesterner, a quick wordsnack about an essential KC sandwich. This is your 10:30 reminder that Kitty's is open on Mondays. midwesterner.substack.com/p/…
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Sheet pans? Baking sheets? Just don't call them late for dinner. My latest for @CNNUnderscored as I put 10 baking sheets through the paces to find which belongs in your cabinet. cnn.com/cnn-underscored/revi…
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I would enjoy it if bagel shops took a cue from pizza shops and gave you the option of different toppings on each half of your bagel.
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It's true. I'm on the juice. I put home juicers through the paces for @CNNUnderscored. cnn.com/cnn-underscored/revi…
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I'm almost ready to eat cheese again. I'm kidding. I never stopped. A piece on testing electric griddles for @Allrecipes. allrecipes.com/article/best-…
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Sometimes you have pancakes with your drywall guy. I put 8 electric griddles through their paces in the midst of a kitchen renovation for @Allrecipes. Here are the results: allrecipes.com/article/best-…

I Made Hundreds of Pancakes to Find the Best Electric Griddles

The best electric griddles are easy to clean and have a solid, nonstick surface to help you cook for a crowd. I cooked 42 grilled cheese sandwiches, 88 slices of bacon, and nearly 200 pancakes to...

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This is a terrific story with a dynamite kicker.
Kate Knibbs 🏄🏻‍♀️@Knibbs8 Mar 2022
There are too many scam shows!!!! wired.com/story/peak-scam-tv…

The Diminishing Returns of Streaming’s Glut of Grifters

From 'The Dropout' to 'Inventing Anna,' nothing represents this era of television better than the prevalence of scammer programming.

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A guide to roasting vegetables based on temperature. Dinner ideas and lots of side dishes possibilities. My first for @blueapron. blog.blueapron.com/oven-roas…
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This is delightful. Your Tuesday will be better thanks to @juliarothman & @_juliaedelman. newyorker.com/humor/daily-sh…

A Restaurant Review of the Kitchen Floor, Written by Me, a Dog

Never before have I encountered a culinary experience so innovative that it threatened to alter the industry as we know it.

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I accidentally left the stopwatch function running on my phone and when I came back to it, it was still chugging along at 167 hours. Would it keep going forever?
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