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Madeline Muzzi

Madeline Muzzi is a freelance writer and certified sommelier. She has covered cooking, restaurants, and wine since 2015.

  1. cookware and utensils
    The 8 Very Best Fondue PotsWe can’t help you grate a pound of cheese, but we can make sure it stays melted.
  2. small appliances
    The 8 Very Best Slow CookersWith lots of bells and whistles (or a few), in sizes for feeding a crowd (or one).
  3. The Hunt for NYC’s Best CheesecakeWhen it comes to one of NYC’s most iconic treats, is trendy or traditional the way to go?
  4. The Hunt for NYC’s Best SushiA restaurant critic and his daughter walk into a sushi bar
  5. The Hunt for NYC’s Best TacosAdam Platt doesn’t think New York has great Mexican food.
  6. The Hunt for NYC’s Best RamenNew York restaurant critic Adam Platt and his daughter Penelope sound off on Ichiran’s tonkotsu ramen and Niche’s smoked salmon mazemen.
  7. The Hunt for New York’s Best DoughnutsAdam Platt and his daughter hunt for New York’s best doughnuts. See which they prefer: Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop or Du’s Donuts.
  8. The Hunt for New York’s Best CroissantIt’s time for a croissant showdown.
  9. The 10-Year-Old Lifting More Than Her Body WeightShe’s little, but she’s strong.
  10. New York’s Tiny Streets Are Simply DelightfulBut just how short are they?
  11. Taylor Nicole Dean Is the Queen of PetTubeAnd Cheese the cowfish is her king.
  12. We Sent a Food Critic to the Museum of PizzaAnd his teenage daughter too.
  13. Laverne Cox on the Power of VisibilityThe Orange Is the New Black star talks about strength and spirituality.
  14. original video
    Which Breakfast Is Better: Newfangled Acai Bowls, or Classic Eggs and Bacon?It’s time for an early-morning showdown.
  15. Chef Dale Talde Critiques Hollywood Food ScenesHow do movie restaurants compare to the real thing?
  16. The Horniest Vibrator Scenes From Film and TVIt’s not always easy to get off.
  17. Teen vs. Food Critic: Taste-Testing a Viral CookieIt’s definitely colorful, but is it delicious?
  18. How to Clean a Dinosaur at NYC’s Museum of Natural HistoryYou’ll need a jet pack, a crane, and a can-do attitude.
  19. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Lobster Lady?Meet the kick-ass women ruling the seas in Maine.
  20. original video
    A Fantasy Prom for Teens in NeedKids facing medical and social obstacles find community at a decked out prom.
  21. We Tested the World’s First Desktop Mealworm FarmThrowing a mealworm dinner party with help from Livin farms.
  22. Watch: Are Grain Bowls Made by Robots the Food of the Future?Spyce is now serving lunch made by mechanical cooks.
  23. A Face Without Eyebrows Is a World of PossibilityJazzelle Zanaughtti wants her face to be a canvas.
  24. Watch: NYC’s Biggest Chocolate Factory Is a Queens InstitutionChocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and chocolate coins galore at Rockaway Beach’s Madelaine Chocolate Factory.
  25. These Perfect Bistro Desserts Will Remind You of the Power of French PastryLife-changing profiteroles and a flawless mille-feuille from chef Antoine Westermann.
  26. A New-Look Diner Serves NYC’s Boldest Brunch SandwichMeatloaf, eggs, greens, and a giant slab of garlic toast — what’s not to like about that?
  27. These Life-Changing Tater-Tot Nachos Speak for ThemselvesThey’re the perfect embodiment of the bar’s ethos: “seasonal, but sleazy.”
  28. Don’t Sleep on This Fantastic, Totally Unique PhoSee exactly what makes Hanoi House’s noodle soup so special.
  29. New York’s Most Exciting New Steakhouse Is Also a Korean BBQ JointIt’s high-quality beef and traditional Korean flavors.
  30. Watch Rihanna’s Makeup Get Beautifully AnnihilatedBut do not show her.
  31. Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Perform a Song From ‘Waitress’ in Central ParkA sweet duet.
  32. You Need to Try Rabbit LasagnaOne iconic Italian restaurant has served the dish for 20 years.
  33. 3 New Yorkers Try the Steve Bannon Shirt Challenge▶️ We asked three New Yorkers to find out what it feels like under all those shirts.
  34. Jump Inside an Art-World Bounce House and Mourn a New York That Never WasThe Queens Museum’s newest exhibition has something for every New Yorker.
  35. Have Your Own Cheers Moment at Midtown’s Best Bar for Drinks After WorkFind beer, hearty sandwiches, and even cheese fries at Hudson Malone.
  36. original video
    New York’s Best Bar Food Will Satisfy Every Drunk CravingBecause cocktails are better with snacks.
  37. original video
    The Best Cocktails in New York Are Also the Least IntimidatingExcellent drinks with none of the pretension
  38. original video
    Check Out the View at New York’s Best Rooftop BarLearn why Westlight, on the 22nd floor of the William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, is New York’s top pick.
  39. Check Out the View at New York’s Best Rooftop BarLearn why Westlight, on the 22nd floor of the William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, is New York’s top pick.