I have learned to speak of these things, which once I brooded on in silence, these wishes to live and to die in gratefulness, if in no other virtue. Galway Kinnell, “These Are Things I Tell No One”

Souffles at the ever-special Cafe Jacqueline
As I reflect on this incredible, full year, I anticipate a fresh one with untold experiences awaiting.
Here’s my first two best of lists for NBCs new food site, The Feast: best Egg Cream Sodas and best Afternoon Teas (follow my page to get an update when a new list is posted).
This issue, Top Tastes explores comfort food at Beast and the Hare, returns to one of SF’s best treasures, Cafe Jacqueline, spends happy hour at Maya.
Imbiber names recent cocktail stand-outs, then heads to St. George distillery to watch batch three of Firelit coffee liqueur being made.
On the Town shares a special dinner with the Bromberg Brothers of NY’s Blue Ribbon restaurants.

The making of Firelit
Id love your feedback on any spots visited from my site. As your personal concierge who tells it to you like a good friend would, I also create personalized itineraries: trips, meals, explorations (under Services).
Let me guide you to the perfect spot,
Virginia
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Follow my “best of” lists on NBC’s The Feast
Recent entries in my Bay Guardian column:
Book gift ideas for the foodie or drink hound
Holiday Spirits – bottles for drink aficionados
Blue Ribbon Classics – NY chefs in SF
Coffee’s shining new star? It’s Ma’velous
**Unless otherwise noted, all photos by Virginia Miller**