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.
Fun Facts
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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.
