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
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 21 hours ago
Make a better sandwich by taking a tip from the British. You probably already have this ingredient on hand, and it will totally transform your next sandwich.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 21 hours ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 1 day ago
This zesty condiment adds both heat and depth to your mashed potatoes for an effortless shakeup you can serve with red meat, white meat, or vegan mains.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 1 day ago
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Coffee And Tea
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 days ago
Not a fan of the iconic PSL? Fret not: There are plenty of fall drinks that encapsulate the crisp essence of autumn without the orange squash. Give these a try.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 days ago
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Costco
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 days ago
This Costco find is easy to heat up and packs 24 grams of protein per serving, making it a quick way to bulk up any salad. It comes pre-seasoned, too.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 days ago
There are many ways to give scrambled eggs a flavorful upgrade, but none that match the intrigue and whimsy of this Greek-inspired foodstuff.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 5 days ago
If your tomato sandwich needs something extra, try adding a bit of this Greek seasoning. Here are a few different ways to incorporate it into your sandwich.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 5 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 6 days ago
Peas are a common ingredient that can be hard to use up. Next time you have extra hanging around, combine them with these Italian foods for a tasty side.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 6 days ago
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Grilling And Smoking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
Bobby Flay doesn't shy away from sharing his opinions, especially when it comes to burgers. He uses this cheapo cheese unapologetically, and so should you.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
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Restaurants
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
Even devotees of rare steak should think twice before ordering this particular cut rare. Instead, ask for this temperature for an optimal dining experience.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
You don't have to settle for flavorless scrambled eggs, especially if you have this canned pantry staple on hand. Here's how to upgrade your breakfast with it.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
Just a spoonful of this condiment can do your mashed potatoes a world of good. It will cut through all that buttery richness and give the dish a savory depth.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 7 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 8 days ago
The richness of ribeye isn't for everyone, and there are plenty of other steak cuts that offer a similarly tasty bite without quite as much intramuscular fat.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 8 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 8 days ago
Before you grab that head of cabbage for your next batch of coleslaw, consider upgrading to a sweet and crunchy root vegetable you're unlikely to forget.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 8 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 9 days ago
Fish sandwiches are delicious, but the usual tartar sauce gets boring fast. Make it a more interesting meal by using this Greek sauce instead.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 9 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 11 days ago
This sauce is made from ingredients that are often added to mashed potatoes individually. Adding them this way makes for a smoother, creamier result.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 11 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 13 days ago
Baked apples don't need a scoop of vanilla ice cream to feel like a complete dessert. Top them with this creamy Italian topping for an unexpected upgrade.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 13 days ago
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Tips
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 14 days ago
Milk isn't the only thing that goes well with cereal. Try this unforgettable pairing the next time you have your favorite breakfast cereal on hand.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 14 days ago
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Baking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 15 days ago
Apple pie is a delicious American classic, but celebrity chef Bobby Flay gets in the fall groove with this Italian twist on this iconic dessert.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 15 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 15 days ago
Mashed potatoes make a great base for many other sauces beyond the classics you might imagine, like this Italian-style sauce most commonly served with chicken.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 15 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 16 days ago
While much of steak Diane's flavor comes from its sauce, choosing the right cut of beef is essential to ensure a tender texture that doesn't overpower the dish.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 16 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 17 days ago
Cheesy, savory, saucy, and infinitely adaptable, this classic sandwich star also makes an exceptional topping or stuffing for a baked potato.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 17 days ago
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Grilling And Smoking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 17 days ago
Grilled peaches are a sweet, simple treat, but they need something extra to take them up a notch. If you like spicy, make that something extra this.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 17 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 18 days ago
A good grilled cheese always hits the spot. Next time, though, give your grilled cheese some German flavor by adding this jarred ingredient.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 18 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 19 days ago
Five Guys fans know that the chain's grilled cheese is unique. Luckily, it's also fairly easy to replicate at home using a few simple pantry ingredients.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 19 days ago
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Cooking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 20 days ago
A good grilled cheese never has to be fancy, but it's so much fun when you make it fancy anyway. As such, add this Italian deli meat to your next one.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 20 days ago
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Pizzerias
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 21 days ago
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay might be a born-and-bred New Yorker, but when he wants some of the best pizza on the planet, he hops across the Hudson to New Jersey.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 21 days ago
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Grilling And Smoking
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 20 days ago
Bobby Flay tops his ribeye steak with a compound butter inspired by a popular Korean condiment. Make extra. You'll want to use it on everything.
By Amber Sutherland-Namako 20 days ago
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