Amber Love Bond

Miami

Food, Cocktail and Travel Writer at Freelance

Miami based freelance food + cocktail and travel writer, living the dream 🥂🌴

Articles

This Pork Tenderloin ‘Steak’ Has 33 Grams of Protein Per Serving

1 week ago | menshealth.com | Amber Love Bond

Prep Time: Total Time: LIKE MANY CHEFS, Giorgio Rapicavoli used to put work first and didn’t have much of a routine outside of the restaurant. The Miami native is the chef/owner of Coral Gables' pasta palace Luca Osteria and modern American bar Eating House. And he’s also the executive chef of Mayfair Grill, a Coconut Grove hotspot featuring all things cooked over live fire. So, obviously, he's busy. Or that’s what he told himself when it came to exercise.
15 Miami Restaurants With Excellent Easter Brunch Offerings

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Amber Love Bond

Spring has arrived in Miami, and that means it’s officially brunch season – though the Magic City is never one to shy away from a meal that involves a bit of day drinking. With Easter just around the corner that means Miami restaurants are amping it up with lavish Easter Sunday menus for extravagant brunches, endless buffets, and festive cocktails.
Robbie Felice’s Wafu-Italian Dining Experience Is Headed To Las Vegas

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Amber Love Bond

Las Vegas is known for its casinos, late night scene, and of course, its endless dining options. Well, add another one to the list this spring as pastaRAMEN, the innovative Wafu-Italian dining concept from James Beard-nominated chef Robbie Felice and Montclair Hospitality Group, makes its way to Resorts World Las Vegas for a highly anticipated one-month pop-up.
Guy Fieri Teams Up With Waterloo Sparkling Water To Launch Travel-Inspired Flavors

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Amber Love Bond

The Mayor of Flavortown is at it again. As we slide into the spring and summer months, Guy Fieri has once again teamed up with Waterloo Sparkling Water to create three limited-release flavors of sparkling water. Both Fieri and Waterloo are known for their fun, lively demeanors which allowed them to knock it out of the park with the brand new Lemon Italian Ice, Huckleberry Cobbler and Spiced Mango Sorbet flavors — each inspired by Fieri's personal experiences.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Celebrates 20 Years With Exciting Wine Tasting

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Amber Love Bond

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is launching its first-ever blind tasting experience. Aptly named, Behind the Label, this experience will take place the entire month of April at all 68 locations across the country. As the largest wine club in the country, Cooper’s Hawk was founded in 2005 and is known to be a highly experiential brand, with a wide array of delightfully approachable wines.
Clothing Optional at One of the Best Bars in the Florida Keys

3 weeks ago | miami.eater.com | Amber Love Bond |Allison Ramirez

A free-spirited 4.2-square-mile island at the southernmost tip of the U.S., Key West may steal the spotlight, but the tropical stretch known as the Florida Keys spans 800 keys over 120 miles. Life moves a little slower here — outside of work, locals (affectionately called Conchs) spend their days fishing, boating, feeding the neighborhood cats, and, of course, frequenting their favorite bars.
Valerie Chang Shares Her 5 Favorite Nikkei Restaurants

3 weeks ago | finedininglovers.com | Amber Love Bond

When it comes to great Peruvian food, Valerie Chang knows her stuff. As the chef-owner of Maty’s in Miami, she won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South in 2024 and was previously nominated as a Rising Star Chef in 2019. Maty’s—named after her grandmother—focuses on traditional Peruvian cuisine. Within just six months of opening, it was named one of Bon Appétit’s 24 Best New Restaurants and also earned a spot on The New York Times’ Restaurant List.
The 77 Best Fashion Deals for Travelers to Stock Up on During Amazon’s Spring Sale — Starting at $8

4 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Amber Love Bond

Spring is officially here, and as a travel writer who loves to shop, it’s an ideal excuse for a little closet refresh, especially when it comes to my travel wardrobe. Personally, spring travel is my favorite. The weather is usually pretty agreeable, and it’s considered shoulder season in many places, which means fewer crowds and more affordable offerings. If you’re like me and gearing up for a season full of travel, check out Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, happening through March 31.
This Pea And Pancetta Risotto Might Be Your New Favorite Spring Recipe

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Amber Love Bond

Spring is here and that means it’s time to lean into fresh, bright flavors. Asparagus, cauliflower, and peas are all spring staples and great additions to so many easy recipes. There’s nothing that screams spring more than a dish that calls for peas and pancetta — that perfectly balanced salty and sweet pairing is made even more amazing with the addition of a creamy risotto.
Netflix Bites Opens Year-Long Residency At MGM Grand In Las Vegas

1 month ago | forbes.com | Amber Love Bond

Ever watch a tv show or a movie and find yourself captivated by a dish the characters are eating? Well, if you’ve dreamt of indulging in famous foods found on your favorite movies and shows, then there’s a new spot in Las Vegas that’s just for you. Netflix Bites Vegas is now open at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and it’s got quite the menu. This year-long culinary residency features a menu that’s filled with over 70 delicious dishes and drinks inspired by television shows and movies found on Netflix.