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Kristen Hawley

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Kristen Hawley journalist

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Kristen Hawley is a freelance writer and founder of Expedite, a weekly restaurant technology newsletter. In addition to Fine Dining Lovers, her recent work on restaurant technology has been featured in Eater, Food & Wine, and Insider. When she's not writing, you can find her chasing two toddlers and an Australian shepherd around San Francisco and counting the minutes until it’s safe to get on a plane again. Planned future destinations include Singapore, Chiang Mai, Lyon, and her former hometown of New York City.

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Mother's Day Cocktails
Shake Up Mother’s Day: 5 Inspired Cocktails Worth Serving
Ditch the default Mimosa this year—these creative, crowd-pleasing brunch cocktails will make Mom’s day feel extra special.
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How to Upgrade Your Mom’s Wine Game This Mother’s Day
Skip the scented candles and supermarket swill—these six smart wine swaps will help you toast Mom with style, substance, and a whole lot more flavor.
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By rejecting imported ingredients and embracing nature’s rhythms, Junya Yamasaki creates a uniquely Californian expression of Japanese cuisine.
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One Chef’s Quest to Make His Restaurant a Catalyst for Better Farming and Smarter Dining
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A Morning with Stanley Tucci: Espresso, Baccalà, and Entertaining Advice
At a spring brunch hosted by S.Pellegrino, Tucci served up sharp wit, hosting wisdom, and nostalgia for his grandmother’s kitchen.
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