Joe Virgillito
School
Quinnipiac University
Expertise
Italian-American Cuisine, Vegetable Gardening, Pasta Making
- Joe is an avid tomato gardener and has cultivated rare varieties from across the world.
- He's an enthusiastic home cook who constantly tests new recipes, techniques, and the freshest ingredients from his garden.
- He is currently cooking his way through his grandmother's collection of generations-old Italian recipes.
Experience
Joe was born and raised in New Jersey and grew up exploring and eating his way through the culinary delights of New York City before eventually moving to Brooklyn. He has worked as a writer, editor, and podcast host, producing more than 1,000 daily and weekly podcasts on all manner of subjects, including politics, science, sports, and pop culture. His passion for food and cooking started as a kid grilling in his parent's backyard, occasionally without permission. Before writing and editing for Tasting Table, Joe hosted and produced The Daily Beat, a current events-based podcast on which he interviewed authors, scientists, and fellow journalists, including Shea Serrano, economist Jeffrey Sachs, and more.
Education
Joe received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Quinnipiac University.
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Stories By Joe Virgillito
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While plenty of chain restaurants have versions of all-you-can-eat gimmicks, Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp exists in a category of its own.
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Instead of giving a lonely bottle of Baileys as a gift to someone this year, why not jazz things up with a complete gift set, maybe even including chocolate.
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The truth is there are numerous ingredient additions that can elevate roast beef from tasty to absolutely crave-worthy, and we've picked out the very best.
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The saying goes that timing is everything, and nowhere does that adage ring truer than in the kitchen. These are the absolute best kitchen timers.
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If you enjoy fresh OJ or perhaps a healthy green beverage, a juicer is must. We tested a range of popular machines and selected our favorites.
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Looking to shake things up in your kitchen? We tested popular blenders to determine which ones are best suited for your soup, sauce, and smoothie needs.
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Is there anything better than a cold beer at a baseball? Read on as we dive into the 13 best baseball stadiums with exceptional beer selections.
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The saying goes that even when pizza is bad, it's still pretty good, but we don't necessarily subscribe to that idea. Here are red flags to keep an eye out for.
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Trader Joe's offers an expansive selection of frozen meals of all sorts and pasta is no exception. We put the bags to the test and ranked them worst to best.
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New York City bodega staple Hal's offers a wide variety of non-alcoholic seltzers. We ranked every flavor of the Big Apple favorite.
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Zero sugar sodas are growing in popularity. With so many options, what's the best? We've sampled a bunch and collected a list of our favorites.
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Lemon and lime is an all-time classic soda flavor, but not every brand does justice to the tangy citrus combo.
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From roast beef to chicken parm, New Jersey is home to some of the tastiest subs in America. Read on because we've gathered a list of the best.
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Orange soda has been a fizzy favorite for over a century. With so many brands to choose from, some bottles and cans are bound to be better than others.
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Whether you're staying for a while or just passing through, these are the places you'll want to hit for that authentic New Jersey diner experience.
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Whether you're eating with family or dining alone this Hanukkah, these New York eateries have you covered with traditional classics and more.