Kate Mckiernan

Kate McKiernan

School: DePaul University

Expertise: Cocktails, restaurants

Kate McKiernan

  • Managed award-winning restaurants and bars in Los Angeles and Chicago for 10+ years
  • Lead copywriter for The Blend by Beam Suntory, a digital platform and resource for the hospitality community and bartenders all over the US
  • Screenwriter, memoirist and playwright

Experience

Kate is a writer and hospitality aficionado who is always on the lookout for the next best bite (or sip.) Whether behind the bar or at her keyboard, Kate loves sharing unique stories about food, cocktails, wines and spirits, and the people who make them. She believes strongly that community is created when people come together over a great meal, and the more we all eat together, the more we might understand each other. 

Baking cakes and breads since she was a kid, Kate’s style in the kitchen is notoriously messy and experimental but delicious. Influenced by the chefs she has worked with across the country, including Chad Colby, Steve Samson, Paul Kahan and Nancy Silverton, Kate favors cooking Italian dishes and pasta for her friends. When she’s not hosting dinner parties or writing, you will find her walking around the north side of Chicago trying to wear out her cattle dog/bully mix, Mason.

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Articles & Recipes

Carajillo

When you learn how to make a carajillo, you can have your daily dose of caffeine and a cocktail in one drink.

Sgroppino

The sgroppino is a lemony sipper made with sorbet, vodka and Prosecco. It's bright, boozy and bubbly—making it a perfect indulgence at brunch or happy hour.

Anne Burrell’s Lasting Impact: What She Taught Us About Cooking

Anne Burrell didn't just teach us how to cook—she taught us how to show up boldly, try fearlessly and season with heart.