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Amber Gibson

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Amber Gibson

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Amber Gibson is a Chicago-based food, wine and travel journalist. Her reporting has led her to spearfish for invasive lionfish in Dominica, dine with Francis Mallmann at his home in Uruguay and make cheese in the Austrian Alps. Her work has appeared in The Daily Telegraph, Chicago Tribune, Conde Nast Traveler, Saveur, Food & Wine, Hemispheres, Travel + Leisure and more. Champagne, dark chocolate and gelato are her greatest weaknesses.

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  1. Nisei
    San Francisco, United States
    Nisei

    Nisei

    San Francisco, United States
    Nisei
  2. Sons & Daughters
    San Francisco, United States
    Dry Aged Dairy Cow with Elderberries at Sons & Daughters

    Sons & Daughters

    San Francisco, United States
    Dry Aged Dairy Cow with Elderberries at Sons & Daughters
  3. Wolfsbane
    San Francisco, United States
    Wolfsbane

    Wolfsbane

    San Francisco, United States
    Wolfsbane
  4. The Progress
    San Francisco, United States
    Linguine Clams Smoked Celery Root Spruce Tip

    The Progress

    San Francisco, United States
    Linguine Clams Smoked Celery Root Spruce Tip
  5. Ssal
    San Francisco, United States
    Wolfe Ranch Quail at Ssal

    Ssal

    San Francisco, United States
    Wolfe Ranch Quail at Ssal

Lists by Amber Gibson

Nisei
Dry Aged Dairy Cow with Elderberries at Sons & Daughters

Dry Aged Dairy Cow with Elderberries at Sons & Daughters. Credit: Kelly Puleio

Wolfsbane

Wolfsbane. Credit: Adahlia Cole

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Tatemó
Musaafer
ChòpnBlọk
Solo Dining Guide: Houston
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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
SIFR
Tavern On Rush
Where to Eat and Drink Outdoors in Chicago This Summer
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Daisies
Moody Tongue
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Dessert Guide: 5 Sweet Spots in Chicago
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Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Utopian Tailgate
Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop
Chicago's best al fresco dining experiences
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Nisei
Dry Aged Dairy Cow with Elderberries at Sons & Daughters

Dry Aged Dairy Cow with Elderberries at Sons & Daughters. Credit: Kelly Puleio

Wolfsbane

Wolfsbane. Credit: Adahlia Cole

Solo Dining Guide: San Francisco
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Tatemó
Musaafer
ChòpnBlọk
Solo Dining Guide: Houston
Add to MYFDL
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
SIFR
Tavern On Rush
Where to Eat and Drink Outdoors in Chicago This Summer
Add to MYFDL
Daisies
Moody Tongue
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Dessert Guide: 5 Sweet Spots in Chicago
Add to MYFDL
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Utopian Tailgate
Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop
Chicago's best al fresco dining experiences
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