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Kevin Alexander
Kevin Alexander is a former Thrillist editor, and wrote primarily about the restaurant/bar industry and hamburgers. He won a James Beard Award in 2017 for finding New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells' yearbook, and excels at Stratego and modesty. 

Kevin Alexander’s Recent Articles

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Eat
May 6, 2022

What to Order at Noodles & Company

The fast casual joint specializes in noodles of all shapes and flavors.

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Eat
Jan 31, 2022

The Essential Valentine’s Day Chocolate Box Cheat Sheet

Which treats should you dig into first and which ones should you avoid entirely?

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Eat
Sep 15, 2021

Wingstop Is Simplified Fast Casual Done Right

The specialty chicken wings chain serves the basics with little flair but lots of flavor.

oysters
Eat
Sep 7, 2021

How to Order Oysters Like a Pro

Impress your friends and order those oysters like an expert.

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Eat
Sep 7, 2021

Five Guys Might Just Be the Best Place for a Fast-Casual Burger

The secret menu has a hidden treasure.

News
Apr 12, 2021

What's the Difference Between Fast Food & Fast Casual?

The answer isn't always clear.

Mural in Las Vegas Arts District
Travel
Aug 26, 2020

The Most Interesting Things in Vegas Are Happening off the Strip

The classic standby has now also become the hip cultural underdog.

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chili's queso
Eat
Feb 25, 2020

Is Chili’s Skillet Queso Actually... Queso?

In Greek mythology, the Olympian gods consumed ambrosia as a way to stay immortal.

Atlantic City restaurants
Eat
Feb 17, 2020

Atlantic City's Unsung Food Scene Is Its Greatest Draw

Where does Atlantic City sit in your consciousness?

Tony Boloney’s
Eat
Feb 17, 2020

The Best Places to Eat in Atlantic City

With a long and storied history as America’s original beach playground and one of the few legal gambling destinations, Atlantic City has seen more than its share of boom and bust in the last century.

fireball
Drink
Feb 4, 2020

Fireball Whiskey: Why This OG Spirit Is Secretly Hot

Like most mysteries, this one started in South Boston, at a bar called Stat’s.

Getaway
Drink
Jan 28, 2020

The Rise of Dry Cocktails Is Changing Drinking Culture for All

“It’s about time alcohol-free beverages got their due.”

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