Mark Marino
Kitchen & Cooking Lab Contributing Analyst and Writer
Mark Marino (he/him) is a contributing writer and analyst in the Kitchen & Cooking Lab, where tests and writes about kitchen and food products. Previously, he was the executive commerce director at Apartment Therapy Media, where he oversaw the testing of home and kitchen products—including small appliances, cookware, and tools—for both Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn. He also has written about food and other lifestyle content for national media outlets such as Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Parade Home & Garden, Yahoo!, and Business Insider.
Latest from Mark Marino

How Safe Is Your Old, Scratched Insulated Tumbler? Here’s What the Experts Say
Find out whether scuffs and chips are cause for concern.

I Tried This Pasta Made from Leftover Bread—and I Swear I Couldn’t Taste a Difference
The texture held up, too.

Breville Just Dropped a Trendy New Coffee Machine—Here’s What Makes It So Unique
Create the perfect pour-over with the press of a button.

I Tested a Hack for Thawing Meat Quickly—Here’s Why I’d Never Do It Again
Defrosting meat on metal works, but it can also promote the growth of bacteria.