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Kate Mckiernan

Kate McKiernan

School: DePaul University

Expertise: Cocktails, restaurants

Kate McKiernan

  • Managed award-winning restaurants and bars in Los Angeles and Chicago for 10+ years
  • Lead copywriter for The Blend by Beam Suntory, a digital platform and resource for the hospitality community and bartenders all over the US
  • Screenwriter, memoirist and playwright

Experience

Kate is a writer and hospitality aficionado who is always on the lookout for the next best bite (or sip.) Whether behind the bar or at her keyboard, Kate loves sharing unique stories about food, cocktails, wines and spirits, and the people who make them. She believes strongly that community is created when people come together over a great meal, and the more we all eat together, the more we might understand each other. 

Baking cakes and breads since she was a kid, Kate’s style in the kitchen is notoriously messy and experimental but delicious. Influenced by the chefs she has worked with across the country, including Chad Colby, Steve Samson, Paul Kahan and Nancy Silverton, Kate favors cooking Italian dishes and pasta for her friends. When she’s not hosting dinner parties or writing, you will find her walking around the north side of Chicago trying to wear out her cattle dog/bully mix, Mason.

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Articles & Recipes

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Air-Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes

Why choose one when you can have both? These air-fryer twice-baked potatoes solve the ultimate potato lover's crisis by combining crispy, salty skins and a creamy, cheesy filling.
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Denver Omelet

With fluffy eggs, smoky ham, cheese and a sprinkle of peppers and onions, the classic Denver omelet ticks all the breakfast boxes.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew

If you love home-cooked meals but hate standing over a stove, this hearty slow-cooker chicken stew will change your life. Set it, forget it, and return to a pot of cozy comfort.