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

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The Weighted Hotel Minibar Is Wildly Outdated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

The Best Single-Use Kitchen Tools, According to Chefs

Though they only perform one task, these gadgets have earned precious cabinet space with the pros

Italy’s Most Iconic Cookbook Has Finally Been Translated Into English

Ada Boni is one of Italy’s most legendary women. “The Talisman of Happiness” is her masterpiece.

The Best Bars in NYC for Every Occasion

Whether you want to see tropical cocktails lit on fire or find a cozy haunt for a Martini, here are the spots to know

An Unforgettable Chicken Recipe That’s Easy Enough for Weeknights

I ordered this roast chicken dish multiple times during a recent vacation. Here’s the surprisingly simple recipe.

This Is the Year of the Leisurely Lunch

Put down the slop bowl and step away from the computer