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Ariel Kanter

Ariel Kanter

Chicago Contributor

Ariel is a food writer based in Chicago with distinct food opinions that are usually right. She’s a culinary school grad and Serious Eats alum who now works for herself: writing, brand building, avoiding mayo, and publishing her Substack, Rel’s Recs.

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Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Highland Park, IL
  • Drink of choice
    Gin-gin mule. Bright, spicy, and soothing on your stomach after a big meal.
  • Favorite food movie
    “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy (The tomato scene? Come on!)
  • Ideal night out
    Dinner at 6 p.m. with my husband. We order a lot, split everything, and get home by 8 to snuggle with our dogs. And maybe eat a second dessert.
  • Hot take
    Heinz ketchup is the only ketchup. Everything else is tomato product.
  • Last meal on earth
    Fresh baguette with chunks of very sharp cheddar. A bowl of Annie’s bunny-shaped mac & cheese with extra parmesan. Peking duck. Miss Vickie’s spicy dill pickle potato chips. More baguette dunked in Nutella.

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