Ariana DiValentino
School
New York University
Expertise
Beer And Beverages, NYC Bars And Restaurants, Vegan Dining
- In 2022, she was recognized as a finalist in the category of Best Writing About Diversity in Beer by the British Guild of Beer Writers. The North American Guild of Beer Writers also granted her the second place Best Brewery Profile in the same year.
- She once set out on a quest to try every vegan doughnut in Los Angeles. She was successful.
- She is incapable of ordering a beer without sounding like a pretentious jerk, but she's happy to order for you, too.
Experience
Ariana has been a freelance lifestyle journalist since 2016, after getting her start as a writer and later editor for the Washington Square News, the NYU student newspaper. She has written on food, drink, and other lifestyle topics for sites including Insider, HuffPost, VinePair, Resy, Vice, and Hello Giggles. She is based in New York City and loves trying new vegan restaurants and scouting out the best happy hours in Brooklyn.
Education
Ariana has a B.A. in dramatic literature and an M.A. in performance studies from New York University's College of Arts and Science and the Tisch School of the Arts.
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Stories By Ariana DiValentino
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Along with socializing, famed Rat Packer Frank Sinatra liked his cocktails. When it came to his martinis, Ol' Blue Eyes' favorite was all about the ice.
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One Chicago hotel will be selling $187 hot dogs this weekend. If money is no object, celebrate the Windy City's birthday with this gourmet meal.
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To keep your broccoli fresh and crisp for as long as possible, you have to store it in the proper container, and the best choice might not be what you think.
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Some beverages we love can be credited as happy accidents or products of circumstance. Here's how a French liquor got France through its absinthe prohibition.
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What if you skipped the cream and sugar in your tea and tried adding salt instead? This controversial suggestion is shocking some tea enthusiasts.
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There are as many uses for vinegars as there are vinegars in the world. White vinegar is popular for cooking and cleaning, but what if it goes bad? Or does it?
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Once you open a bottle of kombucha, the clock starts ticking. Here's how long it's safe to drink after opening.
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Chickpea pasta boasts the mild, slightly nuttiness of chickpeas with some soft earthy notes; however, similar to wheat pasta, it has a fairly neutral flavor.
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For customers who look enjoy Olive Garden's postprandial chocolate mints, there's a nifty TikTok hack that shows how to transform them into hot chocolate.
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Take inspiration from this famous crooner and make his favorite cocktail at home. You barely need anything to replicate Sinatra's go-to drink.
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Pairing food with beverages should encompass more than matching entrees with wine. For instance, spirits like woody bourbons marry beautifully with smoky foods.
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After a long day, it's nice to knock back a cold brew. It's nice anytime, really. If your beer is a cheap-and-watery kind, this bar staple can bring the magic.
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The only thing you might know about risotto is that it's creamy and known for being hard to make. So let's start from the beginning: What is it, rice or pasta?
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Cereal milk is making a comeback! One Instagrammer found a genius way to make it in a cocktail shaker and then use it to sweeten morning coffee.
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While many people pair their Italian fare with a glass of wine, a handful of diners would rather enjoy a refreshing beer. So does Olive Garden serve any?
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Does Dunkin' make its donuts fresh on premises or does it get its donuts from elsewhere? One TikTok user reveals behind-the-scenes secrets.
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It can be confusing to figure out if pasta is vegan, not to mention the many sauces it comes with, and these simple tips will help you dodge animal products.
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No, it's not just for sushi! The soft green stuff you're used to seeing next to your favorite roll is the interesting new ingredient to try in cocktails.
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Bruschetta is a staple appetizer at just about any Italian restaurant, but here's the crafty reason it became a classic Italian snack centuries ago.
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Fans of non-alcoholic drinks that still feel festive and look stunning should learn what goes into a Roy Rogers, a simple mocktail that's bound to please.
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Get your pineapples ready for this delicious fermented drink! Learn all about the history and yummy taste of tepache, as well as variations.
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You've probably seen overproof alcohol at the liquor store, but you might not know the meaning of and the history behind the label, or when to use it in drinks.
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Cocktails have gotten prettier since we started posting photos on social media. For an Instagram-worthy, highly sippable drink, mix a bramble and grab a camera.
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When it comes to choosing a cold beer to pair with your favorite fried dishes, will you go American-style or English-style? An expert weighs in.
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For a last-minute boozy delight, a TikTok creator has shared a simple hack to creating a flavorful Aperol spritz sangria in just a couple of hours.
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Orzo looks just as much like a type of rice as it does a type of pasta, but which is it? And, can orzo be used interchangeably in rice and pasta dishes?
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The bakery L'Appartement 4F offers one particularly memorable treat: the petite croissant céréale, a cereal consisting of tiny, handmade croissants.