Lee D'Amato

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Location
Queens, New York
School
New York University
Expertise
Kitchen gadgets, Home cooking, Regional dishes
  • Lee has a knack for making allergen-free variants of recipes work, creating a welcoming table for friends and family with all manner of dietary restrictions. His proudest moment was crafting a sesame-free stir fry with brown butter.
  • Thanks to family connections, Lee once got an inside look at the historic New York Bakery in Philadelphia, operating mixing machines and ovens that predated him, and learning the secrets behind the iconic tomato pie.
  • Over the years, Lee has perfected a rich, creamy five-cheese macaroni and cheese that's always a hit at the Thanksgiving table.

Experience

Lee is an avid home cook who has written on topics as diverse as history, health and wellness, console gaming, and the consumer tech industry. He began his writing career as a history writer for The Archive, where he developed a passion for intensive research and narrative writing. Later, at Trip101, he compiled lists of hotel recommendations for international travelers, developing a flair for the descriptive and a deeper knowledge of the hospitality industry. He currently contributes to ScreenRant as a senior staff writer, where he provides dedicated, up-to-the-minute coverage on the latest developments in the gaming industry. As a staff writer at Broadway News, Lee also reports on the business of theater in New York and beyond. For Tasting Table, Lee crafts comprehensive food rankings and consults experts in the field on cooking tips. He also brings a decade of cooking experience to the table, and hopes to help readers expand their palates and grow their skills in the kitchen.

Education

Lee has a bachelor's degree in dramatic writing from New York University.

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