“I was… an ex-newspaper reporter who had found God in the details of uni sushi and truffled fettucine. ” – Gael Greene, “Insaitable”
9/19 Beer & Chocolate Class at Recchiuti (more to come on this event next issue)
I’m moving… into my first house, or rather, in true city fashion, condo. It’s a beautiful 1890’s Victorian house in the Haight, completely redone. Though not large, my unit is lovely. By next issue, I’ll be just moved in. For now, it’s the drain of packing, purging, mentally adjusting from the happiest home I’ve known in Noe, to a whole new season. Excited and fearful for the new, a comforting meal and drink is especially needed in times of transition and exhaustion.
American Box lunch at Fish & Farm
Top Tastes reflects the best new places, dishes, drinks and bites from my culinary explorations since the last issue. Wandering Traveler is the first of many jaunts we’ll take to Chicago. The Latest highlights Jannah’s affordable, creative Middle Eastern fare.
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**Unless otherwise noted, all photos by Virginia Miller**