Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Austa is the former D.C. Editor of InsideHook, as well as a freelance writer and social strategist. Previously, she was the Instagram Manager at Apartment Therapy Media and the Digital Editorial Project Manager at National Geographic Partners.

All Articles From Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Where to Eat Dim Sum in New York City

The best in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens

The 10 Best Food Tours in NYC

Warning: This article will make you hungry

A Complete Guide to New York City’s Distilleries

Prohibition obliterated The Big Apple's distilleries. But a century later, they are back and better than ever.

New York Has Amazing Mexican Food. Here’s Where to Find It.

Whoever said New York City has bad Mexican food obviously has no idea what they’re talking about.

Filipino Cuisine Is Finally Getting Its Due in the United States

Interest in social media-friendly Pinoy ingredients and recognition from revered food institutions means a rise in popularity of the vibrant Southeast Asian food

How One Woman Resuscitated the Forgotten Island of Tierra Bomba

With Blue Apple Beach, owner Portia Hart has led the regeneration of a community

The Best New Restaurants That Opened in NYC This Winter

From a Brooklyn chef’s take on French cuisine to an import from Tokyo, here’s everywhere you need to eat this season

Santorini Should Be Your Next Wine Drinking Destination

The Greek island is known for beautiful wines with rich minerality

You Can Travel Like James Bond on This Unique Luxury Trip 

Black Tomato is bringing the adventures of everyone’s favorite spy to life

The 5 Best Boutique Hotels for Fall Foliage Viewing

The only thing better than leaf peeping are these deluxe cabins and suites that serve as a perfect base for exploring nature's charms

Some of Paris’ Fanciest Suites Sit Atop the City’s Most Iconic Brasserie

The French hotel group that owns both is also opening their first stateside hotel this year.

The Case for the Off-Season Visit to Iceland

Let Reykjavík's new five-star hotel, the city’s first, be your home base for Icelandic adventure

How the Espresso Martini Took Over America

Cocktail trends come and go. Is this one here to stay?

Brooklyn’s Sobre Masa on the Art of Making Tortillas at Home

Sobre Masa claims there’s nothing better than a fresh tortilla hot off the stovetop. It's hard to disagree.

Keep Warm All Winter Long at NYC’s Best Fireplace Bars

Is the weather outside frightful? You know what to do.