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Amber Gibson

Amber Gibson

Chicago Contributor

Amber is a bon vivant and full-time nomad, living in hotels and dining out every night. She graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and writes for The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, Chicago Tribune, Travel + Leisure, Artful Living, Fine Dining Lovers, and many more. Amber speaks Mandarin and her dream job would be breakfast-in-bed critic. 

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Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Chicago, IL
  • Restaurant you’ve been to the most
    Harbor House Inn in Elk, Mendocino County.
  • Drink of choice
    Grower Champagne or Krug.
  • Favorite food movie
    “The Menu.”
  • Next on your bucket list
    Peru.
  • Best high-low pairing
    Champagne and LesserEvil popcorn.
  • Most memorable bite
    Chef Vicky Cheng’s barbecued fish maw at Vea in Hong Kong.
  • Favorite food city
    Shanghai.

Recent Posts

The counter at Somni

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There’s Nowhere in America Quite Like Somni

The stunning 14-seat West Hollywood chef’s counter received three Michelin stars — and it’s better than ever.

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Nadu Brings Regional Homestyle Indian Cooking to Lincoln Park

The latest from the team behind Indienne and Sifr hopscotches its way across the country.

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Dimmi Dimmi is the Modern Italian-American Joint Lincoln Park Needs

Everything you need to know about Cornerstone Hospitality’s newest venture, featuring modern red sauce cuisine from an ex-Carbone chef.

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Resy Features   New Orleans

A New Era Has Arrived At Emeril’s in New Orleans, With a Familiar Name

Among the flurry of canapés to begin a meal at Emeril’s is a barbecue shrimp tart, a bite-sized version of…

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The Rundown   Chicago

Everything You Need to Know About Nettare, West Town’s All-Day Midwestern Charmer

A look at the newly expanded menu at Nettare, serving Midwestern fare from morning until night in West Town.

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The Rundown   Chicago

Trino in the West Loop Brings Latin Flair to the Steakhouse

Everything you need to know about chef Stephen Sandoval’s latest.

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Guides   Chicago

How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through Chicago

The Windy City is known for its sports teams, hearty food, world-class museums, friendly locals and majestic architecture, which you…

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Dish By Dish   Chicago

Five Dishes To Try At Beity, Chicago’s Lebanese Tasting Menu

Chef Ryan Fakih walks us through five of the can’t-miss dishes on his singular Lebanese tasting menu at Beity in Fulton Market.

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The Rundown   Chicago

Atelier Serves Fine Dining Folk Cuisine in Lincoln Square

How this Chicago restaurant is quietly cooking up an innovative twist or two on the tasting menu format.

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Korean | American   Detroit

At Miss Kim, Midwestern Bounty Meets Korean Joy

In November 2016, a restaurant called Miss Kim opened in Ann Arbor, Mich., not far from the University of Michigan…

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