“Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced.”
– Leo Tolstoy
Mini-cones at book launch party at 18 Reasons for Bi-Rite Creamery's new book, "Sweet Cream & Sugar Cones" by Kris Hoogerhyde, Anne Walker, Dabney Gough
This issue is action-packed… time for this to be split up once a week vs. bi-weekly, eh? There’s a slew of new and classic recommends this issue, both at home and afar.
Top Tastes – Sushi East & West: Explore new Noe Valley and ambitious Berkeley sushi restaurants.
Featured Neighborhood – Haight-Ashbury & Cole Valley: The best of Upper Haight & Cole Valley, from restaurants and bars to coffee and brunch.
Stunning patio views from the Fairmont Penthouse for an intimate Sante dinner (see "On the Town")
Imbiber – Whiskies of the World, Gin: Favorite tastes at this year’s Whiskies of the World, plus two new American gins and one luxury Dutch gin.
Top Tastes – A Day of Meaty Comfort: Meat in three meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – from ham biscuits to hearty meatloaf.
Wandering Traveler – Denver: Return with me to Denver for some of its best food, beer, spirits and cocktails.
On the Town – Sante Dinner at the Fairmont Penthouse: An unforgettable, intimate dinner in the Fairmont SF’s legendary penthouse from a Michelin-starred Sonoma restaurant.
I’d 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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Recent entries in my Bay Guardian column:
Sushi East & West: 2 new SF & Berkeley sushi restaurants
The Best Food & Drink of Upper Haight & Cole Valley
More Best-Of Eats, Coffee, Dessert in Upper Haight & Cole Valley
Uniquely Communal Dining
Two Notable New Cheap Eats Spots in Berkeley & Palo Alto
**Unless otherwise noted, all photos by Virginia Miller**