Cristina Alonso
School
Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad De México
New York University
Expertise
Cocktails, Luxury Travel, Mexican Spirits
- In 2020, Cristina published the travel guide Art & Fiesta in Mexico City, an insider's guide to her hometown.
- She's fascinated with the world of spirits and cocktails, and considers herself an amateur bartender.
- Her job has taken her to explore the dining and bar scene in places as diverse as Oaxaca, New York, Seoul, and Rome.
Experience
Since she was 16, Cristina knew she wanted to travel, eat, and write for a living. Her writing career began at Time Out New York in 2013 as an intern for the Food & Drink section, where she later stayed on as a writer. In 2014, she returned to her hometown, Mexico City, where she joined the team at Travel+Leisure México as a staff writer. She was named deputy editor two years later, and then took the same position at Aire, Aeroméxico's in-flight magazine. In 2018, she became editor-in-chief of this publication, a role she left in the fall of 2022 to pursue a freelance career. Cristina has been writing features for Tasting Table since the summer of 2022, sharing her passion for restaurants, Mexican cuisine, and spirits and cocktails. She also writes content for luxury hotels and other hospitality-related projects in Mexico.
Education
Cristina has a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, and a Master's degree in Magazine Writing from New York University.
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Stories By Cristina Alonso
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New York City is home to some of the best sushi outside of Japan. Read on as we take a deep dive into the 21 best sushi restaurants in NYC.
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Austin, Texas is chock full of great donut shops offering a wide variety of creative donuts and other sweet and savory menu items. Here are the city's 13 best.
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From spicy to sweet and sour, Mexican candies are an adventure for the tastebuds. Here are 14 Mexican candies you should try at least once.
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whether you are a longtime Italian beef eater, a first-timer, or a hard-core fan of "The Bear," these are the 12 top spots in Chicago to treat yourself.
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Deeply tied to Mexican history, culture, and mythology, mezcal is an agave-based spirit that we love. These are mezcal varieties for every level of expertise.
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Whether you're looking to sip tequila on the rocks or whip up batch cocktails for a party, good tequila is important for any home bartender to have on hand.
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The refreshing mint julep is a classic. Interested in making? Rodrigo Urraca, co-founder of Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy, shares his expertise.
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From steak to world-class sushi, Las Vegas is a culinary wonderland that's constantly innovating. For a list of the best new restaurants, read on.
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There are countless great Italian restaurants in America serving up delicious pizza, homemade pasta, and more ... but these spots are the best of the best.
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Like designer perfume, fancy tequila, and cell phone chargers, Toblerone is a mainstay in airports around the world. Here is the story of the iconic brand.
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Everyone loves dessert, and adding a glass of whiskey to our favorite confections sounds pretty good, too. We consulted an expert about some ideal pairings.
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New York City and cocktail bars are practically synonymous, and these places are the absolute best the Big Apple has to offer, from pubs to speakeasies.
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If you're a whiskey lover who's in the mood to discover and taste rare bottles, you should visit one of these bars across the United States.
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Whether you are looking for a classic mimosa-fueled brunch, generous Korean BBQ, or a Brazilian-style steak extravaganza, these are our top Vegas buffet picks.
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These are some of the best canned Mexican foods you can have in your pantry.
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Mezcal is a popular spirit that hails from Mexico. It's made from the agave plant. Some Mezcal brands offer spectacular blends that are really worth trying.
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We love fast food because it tastes the same no matter where you have it. But that doesn't mean we have to have the same scenery every time we eat it.
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From chopsticks etiquette in China to no cappuccinos after mornings in Italy, cuisines have food rules. To learn all about these rules, read on.
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Going to a steakhouse while in Las Vegas is pretty much a requirement when you're there. Here are the best steakhouse spots you can check out, ranked.
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If a Negroni is your favorite drink to order at a bar or to make at home, it's important to know what gin is best to put in it. Here are the top-tier ones.
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From soft drinks to hot coffee, Japanese vending machines are world-famous. To learn about this unique culture of Japan, read on to find out.
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From the sauce to the layers, lasagna can be complex to make. But fear not, we've complied a list of expert advice for the best lasagna ever.
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While canned foods are convenient, they're not all created equal. To find out which ones to avoid, read this list before your next grocery trip.
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Tequila is delicious on the rocks or in a margarita. But with so many types, what's the difference? Read on to learn all about the varieties.
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Is there a more classic cocktail than a vodka martini? For the best martini ever, read this curated list of vodkas to craft the perfect drink.
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As much as you may love the grill, we all know it's not always the most convenient cooking tool at our disposal. Here are the best steaks you can air fry.
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We're breaking down store-bought tequila brands and ranking them from worst to best to help you find the perfect bottle for your taste preference and budget.