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Amber Gibson

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Journalist 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. Clicquot Courtyard at Waldorf Astoria Chicago
    Chicago, United States
    Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Clicquot Courtyard at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Chicago, United States
    Waldorf Astoria Chicago
  2. Sifr
    Chicago, United States
    SIFR

    Sifr

    Chicago, United States
    SIFR
  3. Tavern on Rush
    Chicago, United States
    Tavern On Rush

    Tavern on Rush

    Chicago, United States
    Tavern On Rush
  4. LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago
    Chicago, United States
    LH Rooftop

    LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago

    Chicago, United States
    LH Rooftop
  5. Upstairs at The Gwen
    Chicago, United States
    Upstairs at The Gwen

    Upstairs at The Gwen

    Chicago, United States
    Upstairs at The Gwen

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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
SIFR
Tavern On Rush
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Where to Eat and Drink Outdoors in Chicago This Summer
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Daisies
Moody Tongue
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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
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Chicago's best al fresco dining experiences
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E.J. and Emeril Lagasse
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Michelin’s American South Guide Debuts with 11 New Stars
From Charleston to Nashville, Michelin’s inaugural American South Guide celebrates a region coming into its own on the global dining stage.
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025: Your Essential Preview of This Year’s Festival
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Miami Beach
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SOBEWFF 2025: What to Eat, Drink, and See at This Year's Event
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Lunar New Year Feast
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Lunar New Year Feast: Recipes and Traditions with Chef Mei Lin
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Rapeseed taco at Spora.
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Spora is leading the way in delicious meat alternatives
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Chef Justin Cogley on the beach
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Justin Cogley: from figure skating to fine dining
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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
SIFR
Tavern On Rush
Journalist Amber Gibson.
Where to Eat and Drink Outdoors in Chicago This Summer
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Daisies
Moody Tongue
Journalist Amber Gibson.
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
Journalist Amber Gibson.
Chicago's best al fresco dining experiences
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