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

We Tasted 15 Store-Bought Marinara Sauces to Find the Best

If you’re going to buy marinara in the grocery store, look for these brands

The Most Underrated Cocktails on Every Bar Menu

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

Beyond Zinfandel: The Grapes Thriving in Dry Creek Valley

We caught up with four boundary-pushing winemakers to chat about underrated varietals, wine trends and why Dry Creek should be on every wine lover’s radar

I Skipped the Wedding and Went Straight to the Cocktail Party. You Should, Too.

No “wedding tax,” a trim guest list and fire-breathing bartenders made for an unforgettable night for us, and everyone else

Grown-Up Vegas: How to Celebrate at 40 Without Feeling Like You’re 25 Again

Yes, it’s possible to enjoy Sin City without getting roped into the nonsense

The 10 Most Drinkable Lagers, According to Beer Experts

As warmer weather approaches, we turn our attention to the light and refreshing

20 Years Later, La Esquina Still Has the Best Rice and Beans

We got the recipe from the SoHo hotspot, and asked owner Derek Sanders what’s behind the restaurant’s staying power

The Best Everyday Bourbons, According to Bartenders

We asked the pros to tell us about their go-to bottles

Panda & Sons Is Scottish Hospitality at Its Finest

The Edinburgh bar champions the high-low, putting revolutionary cocktail techniques and $10 grocery store wine side by side

The Weighted Hotel Minibar Is Wildly Outdated

The minibar is supposed to encourage spontaneous indulgence. Sensors totally kill the mood.

It’s Not Your Imagination: Restaurant Menus Have Gotten Shorter

The trend may have started as a temporary necessity, but the tiny menu has officially taken root

My Couch Kicked the Bucket. BenchMade Modern Saved the Day.

The company’s American-made furniture is built to last

Beyond the Four Pastas: Talking Roman Cuisine With Katie Parla

For her second cookbook on the Eternal City, the author goes deep into its culinary history and what Romans are actually eating today

The Tangy Ingredient You Should Be Adding to Gin & Tonics

For an easy way to elevate this classic cocktail, look to the 17th century