Hi! I’m Bryan Kim, editorial lead for Infatuation in NYC. I’ve been writing for Infatuation for a little over nine years now, and before I joined, I worked in bars, cafes, and restaurants around the city. Reviewing isn’t my only skill set. I can also carry 20+ wine glasses in one hand, execute basic latte art, and, thanks to a brief stint at Le Bernardin, semi-confidently wield a fish knife.
I spend roughly half of my time writing reviews—of spots like The Polo Bar, Torrisi, and Ellen’s Stardust Diner—and the other half publishing guides to NYC dining. Please, let me tell you about the toughest reservations and the least worst chains in Times Square. As of recently, I also contribute to our Substack, Where We’ve Been, and co-host the Infatuation podcast Restaurant People.
On average, I eat out five times per week, at a range of restaurants new and old, and follow the same rules every Infatuation writer adheres to:
- We pay for everything ourselves
- We don’t accept PR invites
- We dine anonymously
If you have any questions about those rules, I’m more than happy to dive in, as I think they’re a big part of what makes us unique. I can also fill you in on our review process, discuss restaurant trends, and provide recommendations for any dining scenario—but the more specific the ask, the better. (Best tacos in Corona, for example.) And if you’re curious about our ratings system, I’ll just leave this Ratings Explainer. Happy to expand on it, and anything else.
EDIT: Thanks, everyone. Amazing questions. Let's do this again sometime.
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