“It is something within us that doesn’t let us sleep,
that doesn’t let us rest,
that won’t stop pounding
deep inside…”
– Julia Esquivel, poem “They Have Threatened Us with Resurrection”
The hazy, sultry heat of New Orleans in July (see “On the Town”)
It’s an action-packed August with summer festivals (SF Chefs, Outside Lands) in full swing. Likewise, it’s a full issue with plenty of stories and edible recommendations to share.
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This issue:
Dining New Zealand-style at Waiheke Island Yacht Club (see “On the Town”)
On the Town – Tales of the Cocktail 2013: Highlights from another action-packed year in New Orleans at the world’s biggest cocktail conference.
Imbiber – Middle Eastern-Influenced Cocktails: New cocktail menu and revamped food menu at a Middle Eastern restaurant.
The Latest – Date Night on Nob Hill: A reinvigorated French bistro and a quintessential neighborhood restaurant, fit for the gourmand.
Imbiber – Unexpected Spirits at Tales of the Cocktail: Gin Mezcal (!), African-influenced vermouth, rare Japanese & Irish whiskies.
Imbiber – Beer Heaven: What to drink at the new Mikkeller Bar SF, a Copenhagen-meets-SF restaurant and beer haven.
On the Town – New Zealand: With America’s Cup in full swing, New Zealand represents with a pop-up restaurant and visiting NZ chefs.
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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