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 Drinking Culture of Italy

The Drinking Culture of Italy

From some of the world's best wine to its most iconic cocktails

three plates of cured meats and some bread sitting on a tan concrete table

There’s No Place Like Rome: Where to Eat and Drink in the Eternal City

From traditional trattorias to modern cocktail dens

The Drinking Culture of France

The Drinking Culture of France

We dive deep with expert interviews, cocktail recipes and snacks

stanley tucci wearing a navy suit standing behind a wood-topped kitchen island with a bottle of S.Pellegrino and a tower of cheese

Stanley Tucci Wants You to Enjoy the Cheese Course

We chatted with the actor and author about his latest collaboration with S.Pellegrino and Murray’s Cheese

a grilled stea, vial of red wine, vinebox box and glass of red wine on a black background

The Perfect Wine Pairings for 6 Fall Grilling Favorites

InsideHook teamed up with Vinebox for an exclusive tasting experience

The YouTube Guide to Cooking, a collection of the best food channels as chosen by InsideHook

The YouTube Guide to Cooking

From the science behind your favorite dishes to tips on how to be a better baker, these are our favorite cooking channels

Brian Lagerstrom, whose namesake cooking channel on YouTube has 1.5 million subscribers, tells us about building his following and why he thinks his recipe videos speak to people

Brian Lagerstrom Doesn’t Give a Damn About the Algorithm

The chef, who has 1.5 million subscribers on his namesake YouTube channel, still finds success (and joy) in long-form cooking videos

We spoke to Leandro DiMonriva of The Educated Barfly about his YouTube channel and how people can take the next step in their home-bartending journey

YouTube's Favorite Bartender Hates the Video That Made Him Famous

We caught up with Leandro DiMonriva, creator of The Educated Barfly, to talk about amassing over 450,000 subscribers and making more than 360,000 Old Fashioneds

grand hotel mackinac island

In Need of a Remote Island Vacation? Try the Great Lakes.

Mackinac Island's historic Grand Hotel offers the satisfaction of a far-flung getaway, without the travel hassles

a silhouette of a woman drinking wine in front of a colorful screen

The Magic of France’s Most Vibrant Wine Scene Is Coming to NYC

For one dreamy night, AOP Languedoc is inviting New Yorkers to experience the colors, lights and sounds of their Mediterranean wine region at Hall des Lumières

cobra's fang cocktail at paradise lost

An Ode to the Cobra’s Fang, Tiki’s Most Interesting Cocktail

We dive deep into the tropical drink with our friends at Paradise Lost

The aroma sauna at World Spa, one of our favorite spas in NYC

These Are the Best Spa Experiences in NYC

Where New Yorkers (should) go to relax and unwind

This stunning bong doubles as a vase

This Gorgeous New Bong Is Completely Concealed Inside a Vase

Mantelpiece is a design-centric cannabis accessory brand that will change the way you display your pipes

The roasted Jimmy Nardello peppers with hot honey ricotta and herbs at Sungold

Say Arrivederci to Summer With the Most Popular Pepper in Town

The Jimmy Nardello is king of late-August produce

Grilled Corn on the Cob

It’s Finally Time for Everyone’s Favorite Summer Vegetable

Whether you like your corn buttered, burnt or served in a boil, this is the season to indulge

four buckets full of peaches on a wooden table

Peaches Are Having a Glorious Season. Here’s How to Make the Most of It.

After a tough 2023, peaches are juicy, sweet and plentiful. Celebrate the beloved stone fruit with this delightfully savory recipe.