Location
New York, New York
Expertise
Cooking tips and techniques, Grocery shopping hacks, New York City dining
- Austin graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education and works in research and development for a catering company when he's not writing about food.
- Austin has experimented in the kitchen since he was a child, when his great-grandmother taught him how to make icing and salad vinaigrettes from scratch.
- As a New York City resident, he has spent over a decade exploring the city's food scene, from dive bars and high-end restaurants to food festivals and local grocery stores.
Experience
Austin is a freelance writer with experience covering a range of topics for local newspapers and digital publications in New York City. He's always found a way to cover food when possible, including an interview with an amateur chef who figured out how to cook during the pandemic when his building shut off his gas. When he's not writing about food, he works as a research and development chef at a NYC-based catering company.
Education
Austin has a bachelor's degree in media studies with a concentration in journalism from Hunter College.
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Cooking Tips
By Austin Havens-Bowen
This dressing has a sharp, tangy kick that complements the savory richness of a roast beef sandwich. Here's how to make it and tweak the recipe to your liking.
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Baking Tips
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Looking to make the most of summer produce? Try this simple dump cake, which is made with just three extra pantry ingredients you might already have on hand.
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Cooking Tips
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To level up the flavor of your baked beans, add this popular Thai sauce which will completely transform the profile of this simple vegetarian dish.
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Cooking Tips
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If you've ever felt like your morning eggs were a little too bland, this jarred dip is a great way to add spice, freshness, and zing to your meal.
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Cooking Tips
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It would be a pity to discard the leftover mustard in your fridge instead of using it to whip up a terrific marinade that might become your new go-to.
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Shopping Tips
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Tasting Table sought and ranked seven store-bought apple pies and found the one from this grocer was worth the purchase.
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Shopping Tips
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Tasting Table sought out and ranked the flavor from four popular brands, and the one that came out on top was from this brand.
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Food Facts
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Ground beef can turn brown quickly, even in the fridge, so let's find out why this happens and whether it's a sign of spoilage or a natural process.
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Fast Food
By Austin Havens-Bowen
When it comes to handhelds, there are a number of upgrades you can use to jazz them up. That said, there is one that is a game changer.
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Stores And Chains
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Looking for new ways to upgrade baked potatoes? These budget-friendly Aldi finds can turn a simple weeknight staple into something far more satisfying.
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Cooking Tips
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Ranch baked beans is a recipe from the 1960s, and we think it's worth a revival, with some contemporary additions to the full-flavored dish.
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Fast Food
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We ranked Zaxbys dipping sauces so you can dunk your chicken into the right container.
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Cook
By Austin Havens-Bowen
One of the ways to make scalloped potatoes taste (almost) homemade is to use some of this ingredient in the mixture.
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Cooking Tips
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Your homemade tartar sauce might not turn out the way you want it to if you skip this step. It's important to do it for 30 minutes, and here's why.
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Cooking Tips
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Most comforting Southern food usually brings to mind hours spent over the stove, but in reality, Southern-style smothered meals can come together very quickly.
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Cooking Tips
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Tired of eating plain potato salads? Revamp your spud-and-mayo salads by giving them a Russian-inspired twist that'll add flavor, bulk, and loads of texture.
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Shopping Tips
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Meijer sells an array of frozen foods as part of its Frederik's line. While some items are more of a hit than others, these frosty finds are all hidden gems.
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Shopping Tips
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The next time you need a delicious, cheap, and Mexican-inspired meal, grab a box of this Trader Joe's frozen dish.
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Cook
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There's another side dish traditionally served at cookouts that you might want to use instead of coleslaw for your pulled pork sandwich.
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Cooking Tips
By Austin Havens-Bowen
The slow cooker's low-and-slow method naturally yields tender pork chops, but tossing in three humble ingredients will elevate the flavor even further.
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Cooking Tips
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Dairy Queen fans often rave about its delicious ranch sauce. Curious how to make it at home? We break down all the ingredients and techniques.
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Fast Food
By Austin Havens-Bowen
For the very best Original Italian sandwich from Jersey Mike's, here are some simple fast food tips that will elevate your sub.
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Drink
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Don't feel like squeezing all that citrus and muddling all those berries? A bottle of this store-bought strawberry lemonade boasts made-from-scratch flavor.
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Costco
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Some Costco shoppers gush about this cut of beef that’s perfect for low-and-slow smoking, while others tend to overlook this massively underrated steak.
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Fast Food
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Culver's consistently ranks near the top of fast food joints for its delicious burgers, but they can be a little bit better if you order them like this.
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Shopping Tips
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For the very best frozen smash burger your money can buy, look no further than this offering our taste tester placed on top for its high-quality meat.
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Fast Food
By Austin Havens-Bowen
Burger King’s standout burger isn’t the Whopper, but instead is this Texas-style option delivers bold toppings, rich flavor, and a satisfying bite.
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