Maggie Brooks

Maggie relocated to Boston from coastal South Carolina and joined the Boston team in 2010. After graduating from Elon University, she attended the Culinary Institute of Charleston and split her time between creating ice sculptures and croissants in class and working in a specialty cookie bakery. She worked as a test cook intern with America’s Test Kitchen and she now lives and cooks for her friends in Southie.

Maggie Brooks'S latest stories

50 Best Restaurants: Going to Mooo ... Not for Steak

Getting a great steak at Mooo is a given, but what about a quality stick-to-your-ribs Sunday brunch?

50 Best Restaurants: House-Made Ingredients at Ten Tables JP

The proprietor’s commitment to high-quality makes us feel good about going back.

50 Best Restaurants: Eating, Drinking, and Being Merry at La Morra

A restaurant that inspires us to eat, drink, and be merry. What's not to love?

50 Best Restaurants: Harvest's Insane Bar Menu

A ramekin of smoked gouda mac n’cheese? Yes, please.

50 Best Restaurants: The Tuscan Country Supper at L’Andana

This three-course, prix fixe menu is the perfect idea for a fancy date night on a budget.

From Scratch: Nectarine Shortcakes

This sweet stone fruit makes a strong case that shortcake isn't just for strawberries.

Beginner Gourmet: Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

These bright, flavorful muffins are fit for any occasion.

For Sipping: Watermelon Mint Margaritas

Jazz up a festive cocktail with fruity summer flavors.

From Scratch: Bourbon Pralines

To jazz up a traditional praline, swap the vanilla for a hit of bourbon.

From Scratch: Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie

Cool down with a dessert twist on a classic cocktail.