Editorial team
Thomas Walker
Kitchen & coffee tester
Thomas spent six years as a line cook in restaurants in Chicago and New York. Since 2020 he has tested kitchen appliances for BrasQ, from air fryers to coffee makers. He holds an SCA certificate in barista skills.
6 yearsexperience as a chef
184appliances tested
2020joined BrasQ
Expertise
Air fryersCoffee makersCookwareStand mixers
Background
2020 – nowKitchen & coffee tester, BrasQ
2014 – 2020Line cook at restaurants in Chicago and New York
2012 – 2014Culinary arts program, Kendall College
Independence
Thomas has no financial ties to manufacturers or retailers, accepts no gifts and returns loaned test units.
Editorial guidelinesArticles by Thomas
Buying guideThe best air fryer for a family of fourUpdated September 18, 2026
Buying guideThe best bean-to-cup coffee machineUpdated September 2, 2026
ReviewCrispa 4 reviewUpdated September 18, 2026
ReviewAerolux Pro Dual reviewUpdated September 18, 2026
ReviewAerolux Duo XL reviewUpdated September 18, 2026
ReviewBonaro Barista reviewUpdated September 2, 2026
ReviewBonaro One reviewUpdated September 2, 2026
ReviewCaffino Basic reviewUpdated September 2, 2026