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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If you're a wine connoisseur, you might have a stockpile of your favorite bottles at home. Ensure you're not making a big mistake in how you're storing them.
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Gluten-free fans of Wegmans should be aware that the grocery store chain has voluntarily recalled its Outrageous Oat Cookies due to undeclared wheat.
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When you're thirsty for an urbane urban cocktail, should you order a Manhattan or a Cosmopolitan? Depends. Are you more Carrie Bradshaw or Winston Churchill?
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A simple wine glass is actually a superior choice for drinking beer, for many of the same structural reasons that it's the preferred choice for wine.
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Coca-Cola recently released a commercial that features a chaotic but sweet family gathering that takes inspiration from the Hulu show The Bear. Here's how.
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It's a promotion two decades in the making, and now the bold beverage brand has revealed its big plans for the Super Bowl and beyond in 2024.
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Next time you're looking for a warm beverage during the colder months, consider nixing the eggnog or hot toddies for this bright, fruity punch.
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It seems like everyone wants to drink hazy IPAs these days. With so many styles of IPA in the United States alone, what is so special about a hazy one?
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You don't have to be a sommelier to know which wines you like, but it helps to know what to pair them with. These are the best wines to pair with tomato sauce.
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Hear us out: Pizza, vegan or not, does not need to have cheese. Some traditional varieties don't include it at all but are still balanced and flavorful.
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A classic cobbler is a sweet, fruity delight. So is a classic cobbler cocktail, which became popular in the late 1800s, around the same time as ice and straws.
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Many cocktails have origins unique to what we know as consumers. A drink from Barbados could be many things, but what is a Corn 'n' Oil and how does it taste?
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Drinking a shot that has been set on fire seems strange and dangerous... and perhaps a bit tempting. Find out what makes a Flaming Dr. Pepper shot so special.
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When you're in search of the perfect mimosa, look no further than arancello, the Italian orange liqueur that is full of zest both literally and figuratively.
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Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey has a long history, and it actually had a different name until 2007. Its roots also trace north, all the way to Canada.
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Catalina and French dressing may seem similar, but there are some distinct differences that set the two apart. Here's everything you need to know.
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If you're a fan of the soups at Olive Garden or you've wanted to try them, you may be wondering whether the chain restaurant really makes them from scratch.
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A savory gravy provides needed flavor to meat and potatoes -- unless it's over-seasoned. If your gravy is too salty, don't chuck in a potato. Do this instead.
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You know that squirrels love their acorns, but are these nuts safe for human consumption? Let's dig into it to find out -- you might be surprised by the answer.
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If you're a fan of spicy condiments, you might have a bottle of sriracha in your fridge. When it's empty, don't rinse and recycle the bottle -- repurpose it.
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Red wines go with meat, dry wines balance out salty foods ... some food-wine pairings are obvious. How do you choose a wine for a food as varied as "salad"?
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Move aside, Bloody Mary and all of your knockoffs, and make room on the brunch buffet for another drink that celebrates the sweet and savory flavor of tomatoes.
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Seafood carbonara might be calling your name when you sit down and find it on a restaurant menu. However, you might want to think twice before ordering it.
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Chocolate and orange is an iconic flavor combination that many enjoy over the holidays. Why not incorporate this dynamic duo into your hot cocoa year-round?
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If you're new to the wine mulling game, you might be unsure about whether to serve it in casual mugs or fancy wine glasses. Thankfully, we have the answer.
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Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. When it comes to shopping for veggies, purple sweet potatoes might become more popular in 2024.
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If you have an Olive Garden gift card but you're not a pasta person, you can use it at any LongHorn Steakhouse location - and plenty of other restaurants.