Amber Gibson

Amber Gibson is a freelance journalist specializing in travel, food, wine and wellness with bylines in Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Fodor's, Hemispheres, Robb Report, Saveur, Chicago Tribune, The Telegraph, Toronto Star, Bon Appétit and many more. Amber graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and received a fellowship to attend the 2017 Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood Napa Valley.

Amber has been a full-time digital nomad and citizen of the world for most of her career. Learning to fly planes over the Grand Canyon, spearfishing for lionfish in the Caribbean, dining with Francis Mallmann at his home in Patagonia and waltzing the night away at the Philharmonic Ball in Vienna are just a few highlights. She currently splits her time between Chicago and Vancouver when she is not traveling. Champagne, dark chocolate and gelato are her biggest weaknesses.

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Daniel Boulud (center) with Pushkar Marathe (left) of Stage Kitchen.

Where Chef Daniel Boulud Eats and Drinks in Palm Beach

From seafood and pasta to his family's favorite gelato shop

An employee at Barrels and Billets hands over a bottle of custom bourbon to a customer

The Best New Louisville Bourbon Experiences to Try

Sample Pappy Van Winkle (without going broke), bottle your own whiskey or let the pros do what they do best

Jean Cocteau inspired Beauty and the Beast cocktail

This Top Miami Cocktail Bar Pays Tribute to Jean Cocteau With Gold-Dusted Cherries and Much More

Featuring a menu so beautiful, people are actually taking it home

The Money Talks cocktail at Barton G, featuring a golden phone suspended in the air

How Barton G Spends $160K Developing Its Over-the-Top Menus

The Miami Beach restaurant is famous for its theatrical presentation, from boomboxes to electric fences. They told us how it all comes together.

Fountain Square is a mix of vintage and contemporary. With throwback antique stores and duckpin bowling visitors can experience the past. Meanwhile, new restaurants and music venues draw new crowds to this thriving neighborhood on the Southeast edge of the city.

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Indianapolis

Indy is known for its sporty vibes, but the city has a sophisticated food and drink scene, too

Juan Palacio of BloomsyBox. We spoke with the Colombian entrepreneur about how he built his hit subscription flower service in Miami, Florida.

How Miami’s Juan Palacio Got on the Inc. 5000 List — With Flowers

Palacio tells us about the meteoric rise of BloomsyBox, and gives us a recommendation for authentic Colombian food

Alaska Airlines flight taking off

We Tried the Alaska Airlines Flight Pass, Which May Be the Solution to Your LAX-SFO Travel Headache

The $49+ service includes nonstop flights within California, plus travel to Arizona and Nevada. Is it worth it?

Chef Benjamin Murray on the counter at Benh Mi.

Why Miami Chef Benjamin Murray Dropped Fine Dining for an Instagram Banh Mi

Plus, everything you should try at his super-hot sandwich shop Benh Mi

catch co mystery tackle box

How Chicago's Catch Co. Is Cashing in on the Millennial Fishing Boom

Plus: Founder Ross Gordon shares his top-three Chicagoland fishing spots