Location
Brooklyn, New York
School
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School
Expertise
restaurants, drinks, hospitality industry
- Amber has been a professional journalist across several mediums in New York City for many years and on the food and drink beat specifically since 2018.
- She has been the first to spotlight an abundance of the five boroughs' most interesting restaurants in deeply researched and reported reviews for online media, she has chased stories all over the country for newspapers, and she has led international reporting efforts for television.
- In addition to reporting, writing, and editing, her earliest food and drink experience includes stints as the product demonstrator for a gourmet sauce company and as a bartender at Greenwich Village's dearly departed Cornelia Street Café.
Experience
Amber got her start as an intern at New York magazine as a senior in college, contributing reporting and photography to packages like "The Breakfast Manifesto." After graduation, she was hired as a reporter at the New York Post, where she covered the Angostura bitters shortage disrupting Manhattans in Manhattan, super-luxe menu items all over town, literal and figurative underground food purveyors, and cryptocurrency's fledgling entrée to hospitality, also hosting videos illuminating those themes. After a more formal tenure in television at "Inside Edition," she was the editor of Thrillist New York and then the chief restaurant critic and food and drink editor at Time Out New York. In addition to her present work with Chowhound, her name has also appeared in States by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Villa Albertine, Page Six, and The New York Times; the latter two as a topic herself.
Education
Amber has a Bachelor of Arts in writing from Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School.
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Cooking
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Anyone can put some cheese on a plate, but only celebrity chef and cookbook author Ina Garten can elevate Parmesan to new heights with an easy technique.
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Food Science
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If your banana bread keeps coming out dense or crumbly, the culprit might be hiding in your egg prep. One rule can help you nail that soft, cohesive crumb.
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Cooking
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You'll notice that a lot of restaurant-style hummus recipes don't skimp on the tahini, and neither should you. Find out how much you really need.
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Design & Decor
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Before committing to an unconventional kitchen floor, it’s worth knowing how everyday spills, wear, and maintenance can turn it into an expensive problem.
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New York, New York
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Living in New York City comes with responsibilities. One of the most crucial is knowing where to take visiting friends for a meal. Here are five of the best.
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Food History
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Frank Sinatra's go-to salad is a nostalgic Italian classic, and he frequently ordered it at one of his favorite restaurants in Manhattan, New York.
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Design & Decor
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
If you're considering this farmhouse-style kitchen countertop trend, pause for a moment. There are several very good reasons it's dying out.
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Shopping Tips
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
There are many worthy cuts of beef out there, enough to match any occasion, but few are as fit for a starving cowboy as this extra-thick cut.
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Turn a humble Mason jar into your secret weapon for billowy whipped cream. This low-tech move brings perfect texture and serious culinary swagger.
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Dry-aged steaks aren't the same as standard ones, so they should be prepared differently. Here's what to know to cook a restaurant-quality dry-aged cut at home.
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Storage And Preservation
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart's solution for storing shelf-stable produce and avoiding cluttered countertops is both functional and stylish.
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Cocktails And Spirits
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You'll be filled with holiday spirit (quite literally) if you prepare Martha Stewart's punch bowl-sized eggnog with sugar, cream, and three different alcohols.
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Storage And Preservation
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Many people make a pantry storage mistake that can contaminate food without realizing it. Learn how simple changes can keep your household safer.
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Shopping Tips
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
There's no shame in using store-bought dough to bake a perfectly flaky pie crust, and Ina Garten reaches for this brand to get the job done.
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Facts
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
When thrifting for kitchen utensils, be on the lookout for hotel silver. This rare find is something that everyone wants in their own collection.
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Design & Decor
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Many homeowners make a kitchen appliance garage mistake that compromises safety and code compliance. Understand the risks and what to do to protect your home.
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Beer And Wine
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Champagne is a luxury beverage typically served during celebrations. For this reason, you want it to be perfect when it comes time to pop the cork.
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Baking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Your oven's convection setting might be great for saving time when baking and cooking in general, but it could also be messing up these baked goods.
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Coffee And Tea
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Want to taste coffee like an expert? Learn how to analyze aromas and flavor profiles to fully enjoy every cup you brew at home or at your favorite cafe.
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
The perfect smashburger has crispy edges and a juicy interior. To nail the thin patty's flavor and texture, you'll want to buy this lean-to-fat ratio of beef.
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Design & Decor
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Kitchen design trends are shifting fast. See which once-popular wooden cabinet tone is now considered outdated and how to keep your kitchen trendy.
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Facts
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
It might sound like a prank to put fish eggs on top of ice cream, but there is clever flavor play at work when pairing caviar with a frosty scoop.
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Shopping Tips
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Grocery store delis offer convenience, but knowing what to ask can make all the difference. Find out the key question that helps you pick fresher, safer foods.
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Restaurants
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
A beloved dessert isn’t always the best choice when dining out. Find out why pie can be more complicated than it seems, and what that means for your order.
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Design & Decor
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
If your kitchen needs a new appliance or two, there are some things you should figure out before your purchase. Here's why it's important to ask this question.
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Drinks
By Amber Sutherland-Namako
Take your next batch of apple cider to the next level with these two spices that lend a unique warmth to the drink for a cozy, party-perfect beverage.
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Cocktails And Spirits
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Whiskey is great for sipping any time of year, but you should consider drinking different drams depending on the season, according to this pro.
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