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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.

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