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Amanda Topper

Amanda Topper is a Chicago-based contributing writer for Thrillist. She is also the founder and food blogger for Chicago restaurant review blog, The Ghost Guest. When she's not stuffing her face, she's analyzing restaurant trends and menus for a global market research agency. Follow her on Instagram at @AmandaTopper.

Latest Posts From Amanda

Althea
Eat
Dec 28, 2021

The 14 Best Chicago Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From no-nonsense diners and taco shops to innovative plant-based fine dining.

Travelle at The Langham
Eat
Oct 9, 2020

Order These Takeout and Delivery Dishes in Chicago Right Now

The best of the best, on your couch.

Presented By Uber Eats
Daisies
News
Sep 13, 2019

The Best Tasting Menus in Chicago for Under $100

Not everyone is cut out for an hours-long, 10-course meal that costs just as much as your rent.

The Most Beautiful Photos of Chicago From 2016
Lifestyle
Jan 3, 2017

The Most Beautiful Photos of Chicago From 2016

Now that we’ve made it through the holiday blitz, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on the beauty of the city we call home.

Oriole
Eat
Nov 17, 2016

Eat Well at Every Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Chicago

If you're wanting the ultimate mark of excellence for a restaurant in your city, look no further than the Michelin Guide.

3-ingredient cocktails
Drink
Oct 25, 2016

Chicago's Top Bartenders Share Their Best 3-Ingredient Cocktail Recipes

The best cocktails in town may seem difficult to prepare, but they don’t have to be.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
Eat
Oct 4, 2016

Chicago's Best Restaurants for Group Dinners

Group dinners can be a pain, especially when you get stuck with the task of locking down the venue or splitting up the check or guilting friends into Venmoing you for drinks they "forgot" they ordered.

Rick Bayless
Recipe
Sep 7, 2016

Chicago Chefs Share Their Best 5-Ingredient Recipes You Can Easily Make at Home

On nights when you’re committed to staying in, thinking of a recipe to cook or cooking at all can seem like more effort than it’s worth.

Maple & Ash
Eat
Aug 12, 2016

Great Budget Menu Items at Chicago's Top Steakhouses

While it seems like there’s a new steakhouse popping up in Chicago every few months, and while they’re always pushing new styles and traditions, one constant is that any steakhouse meal has the potential to run up a hefty tab.

Prime & Provisions
Eat
Jul 12, 2016

Where to Get the Most Underrated Fried Chicken in Chicago

From crispy chicken skin to Nashville hot sandwiches, the sheer variety of fried chicken in Chicago is impressive.

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