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Windham, New York Is the Coolest Mountain Town in the Northeast

6 days ago | insidehook.com | Amanda Gabriele

There are few places more charming than the Catskills. Located in southeastern New York, the area is only a two- to three-hour drive from NYC, depending on how far north you venture. I’ve explored a lot of the region during my 16 years living in Brooklyn, and although there are so many towns and areas I love, Windham is truly one of my favorites. Situated in Greene County, Windham is known for snow sports, but there is so much more to the town than skiing and snowboarding.
Windham Is the Coolest Little Mountain Town in the Northeast

6 days ago | bigrapidsnews.com | Amanda Gabriele

There are few places more charming than the Catskills. Located in southeastern New York, the area is only a two- to three-hour drive from NYC, depending on how far north you venture. I've explored a lot of the region during my 16 years living in Brooklyn, and although there are so many towns and areas I love, Windham is truly one of my favorites. Situated in Greene County, Windham is known for snow sports, but there is so much more to the town than skiing and snowboarding.
The Dos and Don’ts of Making an Infinity Bottle at Home

1 week ago | insidehook.com | Amanda Gabriele

I have a lot of booze in my house — it simply comes with the territory of being a wine and spirits writer. And living in an apartment, every so often I have to pare down the collection so bottles aren’t overflowing out of their designated areas. I recently did a big cleanout after revamping my dining space, and one way I cut down on the number of bottles in my house was by starting a couple infinity bottles.
Tattoos Are the Best Travel Souvenirs

2 weeks ago | insidehook.com | Amanda Gabriele

I recently planned an entire trip to Providence, Rhode Island, just to get a tattoo. Sure, the destination had been on my list for awhile, but the fact that the artist decided to close his shop at the end of April lit a fire under my ass to make it happen. As I was lying on the table being tattooed by Vinny Morris, he asked me, “Do you get a lot of tattoos when you travel?” “Kind of,” I replied.
Tattoos Are the Best Travel Souvenirs

2 weeks ago | bigrapidsnews.com | Amanda Gabriele

I recently planned an entire trip to Providence, Rhode Island, just to get a tattoo. Sure, the destination had been on my list for awhile, but the fact that the artist decided to close his shop at the end of April lit a fire under my ass to make it happen. As I was lying on the table being tattooed by Vinny Morris, he asked me, "Do you get a lot of tattoos when you travel?""Kind of," I replied.
The Homemade Bar: How to Pickle Your Own Gibson Onions

2 weeks ago | insidehook.com | Amanda Gabriele

Of all the Martini variations, the Gibson might be my favorite. Any time I see it on a menu, I have to order it — because not only is it delicious, but as far as Martinis go, it’s one of the rarer offerings. The Gibson is basically a standard Martini with one crucial difference: Instead of being garnished with an olive or a twist, it’s finished with a pickled onion. Like many classic cocktails, the origins of the Gibson are murky. Some say it was created by businessman Walter D. K.
Homemade Grenadine Is Much Better Than the Store-Bought Stuff

3 weeks ago | insidehook.com | Amanda Gabriele

If you mix cocktails at home, you’ve no doubt made simple syrup before. It’s incredibly easy to concoct, cheaper than buying the bottled stuff from the store and also doesn’t come packed with preservatives like the stuff on the shelf. And if you’ve made simple syrup before, it’s actually quite easy to graduate to other, ever-slightly more complicated cocktail syrups, like vanilla or cinnamon.
The Best Thing That's Ever Happened to the American Steakhouse

4 weeks ago | insidehook.com | Amanda Gabriele

Across the country, the classic American restaurant is being reconceived with global flavors. I can’t get enough. As someone who writes about food and loves to try new things, I’m always on the hunt for the next great restaurant. I have my regular spots, of course, but more often than not I’m going somewhere new.
The Art of CaffĂ¨ Corretto, a Beloved Italian Drink With Meager Beginnings

4 weeks ago | wetheitalians.com | Amanda Gabriele

BY: Amanda GabrieleAfter moving to Williamsburg, Brooklyn in January 2009, I went to my first Feast of the Giglio festival that summer. For 12 days in July, the neighborhood's historically southern Italian community comes together to celebrate and pay homage to la Madonna Della Carmine. After my friend and I got our fill of sausage and peppers and zeppole, we wandered into the Our Lady of Mount Carmel church after seeing a sign for coffee.
Our 9 Favorite Canned THC Drinks to Celebrate 4/20

4 weeks ago | insidehook.com | Amanda Gabriele

Cannabis is better than ever, and the options are seemingly endless. Which is great, until you start shopping for a specific category and realize it can feel impossible to choose a brand — especially as they vary greatly from state to state and even dispensary to dispensary. While edibles have been around for a long time (we’ve all had that “omg I can’t move because I ate a homemade brownie” moment), THC drinks are fairly new in the ingestible cannabis space.