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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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.
By Brianna Gunter
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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?
By Brianna Gunter
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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.
By Brianna Gunter
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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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Give your brownies a boozy upgrade with this creamy liqueur. Here's how to add it to your brownie batter, frosting, or both for an extra special dessert.
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