Amanda Gabriele

Amanda Gabriele is InsideHook’s Senior Editor and has been writing about everything from booze and food to travel and style for 15 years. She’s written for Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, Eater, Gear Patrol, New York Magazine, Michelin Guide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Ralph Lauren. Amanda loves to mix Martinis, collect cookbooks, travel anywhere and everywhere, and hang with her goldendoodle, Spaghetti. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @amandameatballs.

All Articles From Amanda Gabriele
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Ariel Arce Knows the One Restaurant Seat to Avoid at All Costs

I caught up with the restaurateur behind Tokyo Record Bar and Pearl Box to talk takeout, bowling and the concert she caught in two separate cities

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Your New, New Orleans Sanctuary

NOLA in July is no joke. Thankfully, Maison Métier had skin-contact wine and 17-foot ceilings waiting for me.

Two Negroni cocktails in stemmed glasses, each garnished with a twist of orange peel, set on the bar on a red bar mat and red coasters

The Most Underrated Cocktails on Every Bar Menu

You’re likely skipping over some of the best mixed drinks the bartender can make

A margarita on a table covered with graphic images of pickles

The Pickle Margarita Is the Drink of Summer

Sweet, sour AND briny? Sign us up!

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I Thought I Knew a Lot About Wine. Then I Took This Class.

WSET started as a learning tool for beverage professionals. More than 50 years later, enthusiasts are seeing the advantages in diving deeper into wine.

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I’m a Professional Wine Drinker. These Are the Accessories I Swear By.

From a 41-bottle fridge to the handsomest Champagne saber on the market, these items will enrich your drinking experience

Anna Goldman and Olivia Peniston of Holiday vodka

A Night Out With Holiday Vodka

Martinis, caviar service and bopping around town with founder Anna Goldman, a newcomer to the spirits space who wants you to have a favorite vodka

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My Dad Gave Up Flying for Kids. Now, It’s Brought Us Closer Than Ever.

I truly got to know my father at 10,000 feet in his Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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If You’re Curious About Buying Meat Online, Here’s Where to Start

Let this expert advice be your guide

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The Most Important Food Your Dad Ever Made

I asked 39 chefs about the one dish their father cooked that had the biggest impact

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Vego Will Help You Become a Better Gardener

This is the holy grail garden bed for experts and novices alike

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7 Bourbons Under $50 That Drink Like $100 Bottles

We asked the pros for their favorites

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What Do Chefs Cook at Home?

25 of the biggest names in cooking on their favorite home-cooked meals

A Hotel We Love: Omni Fort Lauderdale

A Hotel We Love: Omni Fort Lauderdale

A spacious new property offers exceptional hospitality and an ideal location

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What Is Crémant, and Why Is It Suddenly Everywhere?

Most people skip over this sparkling wine on the way to Champagne. Here’s why you should give it a try.

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Summer Cocktails to Sip all Season

From a spicy Margarita riff to Sherry Cobblers for a crowd