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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

Interviews   Chicago

How New Owners Are Bringing New Energy to This Female-Owned Steakhouse in Chicago

Chicago has lots of steakhouses, but Kinzie Chophouse is perhaps the only one that’s been woman-owned for 32 years. Longtime…

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The Rundown   Chicago

All About Sifr, River North’s New Spot for Modern Middle Eastern Fare

You might not know chef Sahil Sethi’s name yet – but if you’ve dined at ROOH Chicago, Bar Goa, or…

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The Rundown   Chicago

Meet Kyōten Next Door, Otto Phan’s Affordable Omakase Outpost

There’s been a burst of omakase restaurants opening across America the past couple of years, and Chicago is no exception,…

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Guides   Chicago

Where To Eat and Drink Near the United Center

The United Center is home to the Bulls and Blackhawks, and the arena also plays host to some of Chicago’s…

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Dish By Dish   Portland

Five Dishes to Love on ōkta’s Vegetable-Forward Summer Tasting Menu

ōkta is an expression of Oregon’s unique ecosystem filtered through chef Matthew Lightner‘s culinary creativity. The restaurant in McMinnville’s boutique…

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Interviews   Chicago

New Cindy’s Chef Kaleena Bliss Has Big Plans for Chicago’s Hottest Rooftop

Chef Kaleena Bliss has spent most of her career in the Pacific Northwest, cooking in Portland, Bainbridge Island, and Seattle,…

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The Rundown   Chicago

Everything You Need to Know About Asador Bastian, River North’s New Spanish Steakhouse

Once the meatpacking capital of the world, Chicago has no shortage of high-end steakhouses. The newest, though, has a decidedly…

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The One Who Keeps the Book   Chicago

How To Get Into Elina’s – and What to Order Once You’re There

Ever since Elina’s opened in September 2021, the cozy Italian American restaurant in West Town has been consistently packed, thanks…

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Dish By Dish   Los Angeles

Five Must-Orders at Interstellar, Santa Monica’s Favorite All-Day Cafe

When wife-and-husband team of Angie and Daniel Kim opened Interstellar in April of 2020, weeks into the pandemic, they became…

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Dish By Dish   Chicago

‘A Menu Based on Conversations’: Inside Esmé’s New, Latin American-Inspired Theme

When Esmé opened in Lincoln Park in August 2021, it was an instant success, earning a Michelin star within a…

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