School
The College of New Jersey
Expertise
Mixology, Cocktail trends, Culinary history
- Brianna has worked on all sides of the food and beverage industry, from assisting award-winning chefs in the kitchen to writing recipes for magazines.
- She first discovered her passion for mixology when she completed a certification course in it on a whim back in 2010 — she maintains that the Old Fashioned is the best cocktail to gauge a bartender's skill.
- A former craft beer description writer and total film geek, she once got told to "tone down the deep cut references" when comparing types of hops to different movie directors.
Experience
Originally an East Coast news journalist who moonlighted as a bartender, Brianna Gunter is a Seattle-based writer who loves covering unique angles in the industry (like what it takes to brew beer at high altitude) and exploring the positive impact bars and restaurants often have on the communities around them. Her work has appeared in numerous food and beverage-focused publications, including The Northwest Beer Guide, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, and Eater. She has visited (and dined in) all 50 U.S. states and several countries, and she's yet to find a place without its own unique culinary twist.
Education
Brianna holds a B.A. in journalism and professional writing from The College of New Jersey. She is also quite proud of having obtained her Cicerone Level 1 "Certified Beer Server" certification with a perfect score, as well as her certification in mixology, during which she crafted 12 cocktails in under four minutes and 30 seconds.
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Coffee And Tea
By Brianna Gunter
Steamed milk is a key ingredient in a lot of coffees, but steamed milk and boiled milk are drastically different and will change the texture of your drink.
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If you've bought Kirkland milk from Costco before, you may have noticed that it tends to last longer than other milks. Here's an explanation as to why.
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Restaurants
By Brianna Gunter
Golden Corral is a great option to eat all you can, but can you take it to go? Here's what to know about Golden Corral's to-go options, and how to use them.
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Looking for a delicious summer wine that won't upset your wallet? Head over to Costco to pick up this affordable bottle that costs just a few bucks.
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Trader Joe's
By Brianna Gunter
Trader Joe's has many fans due to its high-quality items, including its Taiwanese green onion pancakes. However, shoppers are concerned they were discontinued.
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Stores and Chains
By Brianna Gunter
Make the most of your senior discount by shopping at this grocery store that allows you to stack your discount on top of other promotions for maximum savings.
By Brianna Gunter
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Stores and Chains
By Brianna Gunter
Aldi has recently revamped its popular Kirkwood Parmesan Herb Chicken Tenders, but customers have noted unwelcome changes in the "green bag" chicken.
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Food Science
By Brianna Gunter
Is your salad bitter? Do your harvested cucumbers taste off? Here's why your cucumbers may be bitter, from home or the store, and what you can do to help.
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Shopping Tips
By Brianna Gunter
AMC offers so many delicious snack options to enjoy during a movie, but you should avoid this one unless you appreciate a mouthful of lingering spice.
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Fast Food
By Brianna Gunter
It's not every day that two fast food companies join forces, let alone collaborate creatively to any extent. Yet that's exactly what Burger King and KFC did.
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Costco is a wonderland for its shoppers, but you have to be a member to access any of its items. That is, unless you take advantage of this hack for nonmembers.
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A staple of the American fast food landscape, Buffalo Wild Wings has locations in every state. However, one state has a whopping 10% of the chain's restaurants.
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Bourbon has long been a popular liquor, not just for America, but for the world. However, its sales have been slumping. Here's what you should know.
By Brianna Gunter
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Beer And Wine
By Brianna Gunter
Whether you realized it or not, amber ale and red ale are actually two different kinds of beers with their own tasty and unique flavor profiles.
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Costco's food court chicken bakes and the frozen version you can take home are more different than you might expect; one even contains an extra ingredient.
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Stores and Chains
By Brianna Gunter
There's one popular chain grocery store that offers great deals on many products, but the bad taste of its deli meat makes it not worth the buy.
By Brianna Gunter
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America's sweetest vegetable-inspired candy is woefully misunderstood. If you've always thought of yourself as a candy corn hater, you need to try this snack.
By Brianna Gunter
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Fast Food
By Brianna Gunter
If you're taking a trip to Texas, add this popular fast food chain to your list of restaurants to try. You haven't truly had it until you've had it in Texas.
By Brianna Gunter
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Fast Food
By Brianna Gunter
Burger King has had its fair share of controversies over the years, but there's one menu item that just didn't seem to attract American fast food fans.
By Brianna Gunter
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Ants invading the kitchen means it's time to take action. Luckily, you probably already have the two best ingredients for fighting off these pests.
By Brianna Gunter
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Restaurants
By Brianna Gunter
Cracker Barrel is known for its antique charm, but with new renovations, some customers have noticed that the dining rooms just aren't the same. Here's why.
By Brianna Gunter
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Shopping Tips
By Brianna Gunter
You might come across grapes covered in a white powdery substance in the produce aisle. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't buy them — here's why.
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Cooking
By Brianna Gunter
If you want to seriously upgrade the flavor of your store-bought barbecue sauce, you should try adding a splash of this liquor to the mix. Here's why.
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No, it isn't a typo: Cilantro and culantro are two entirely different herbs, and you should know the key differences between the two (and when to use which).
By Brianna Gunter
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Stores and Chains
By Brianna Gunter
Sam's Club food court pizza is a great deal — but does its low price mean the pizza is cooked from frozen, or is it actually made fresh each day?
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Ordering a Costco pizza and wondering how long it will stay fresh? Here's what to know, and how best to store it after leaving the store.
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Cleaning
By Brianna Gunter
If you're reusing oily takeout containers or washing Tupperware that's been sitting in the sink too long, this cleaning hack gets rid of any stubborn grease.
By Brianna Gunter
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