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Amber Gibson

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Journalist Amber Gibson.

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Amber Gibson is a Chicago-based food, wine and travel journalist. Her reporting has led her to spearfish for invasive lionfish in Dominica, dine with Francis Mallmann at his home in Uruguay and make cheese in the Austrian Alps. Her work has appeared in The Daily Telegraph, Chicago Tribune, Conde Nast Traveler, Saveur, Food & Wine, Hemispheres, Travel + Leisure and more. Champagne, dark chocolate and gelato are her greatest weaknesses.

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  1. Clicquot Courtyard at Waldorf Astoria Chicago
    Chicago, United States
    Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Clicquot Courtyard at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Chicago, United States
    Waldorf Astoria Chicago
  2. Sifr
    Chicago, United States
    SIFR

    Sifr

    Chicago, United States
    SIFR
  3. Tavern on Rush
    Chicago, United States
    Tavern On Rush

    Tavern on Rush

    Chicago, United States
    Tavern On Rush
  4. LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago
    Chicago, United States
    LH Rooftop

    LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago

    Chicago, United States
    LH Rooftop
  5. Upstairs at The Gwen
    Chicago, United States
    Upstairs at The Gwen

    Upstairs at The Gwen

    Chicago, United States
    Upstairs at The Gwen

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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
SIFR
Tavern On Rush
Where to Eat and Drink Outdoors in Chicago This Summer
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Daisies Interior

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Brindille
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Dessert Guide: 5 Sweet Spots in Chicago
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Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Utopian Tailgate
Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop
Chicago's best al fresco dining experiences
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