“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done!” ― Vincent van Gogh, My Life & Love Are One
Returning to the Eternal City… and my favorite in the world, Roma (see “Wandering Traveler”)
You may have heard: I took on the job as Zagat Editor for San Francisco/Bay Area (sign up for the weekly Bay Area newsletter here; follow along on Twitter @ZagatSF where I post daily articles).
For one who marked up Zagat guides for NY, LA, Chicago and SF – and other food books, including my favorite, Patty Unterman’s San Francisco Food Lover’s Guide – with my own rating system and notes over 15 years ago, it’s special to be providing daily content for a site that I go way back with – one that focuses on the best dishes, drinks and tastes over “the news.” So I can do what I do best: hunt down and share best discoveries with you.
Chilis on a bike at Campo dei Fiori market in Rome
My multiple daily posts and articles mean I will have to shorten articles here at the Perfect Spot, though I don’t plan on discontinuing what has been my entrance into the food writing world since I launched the site back in 2007.
Because I am sharing so much of my knowledge on Zagat daily, I will link to some of those articles here so you can peruse the many new openings and places I am photoing and writing about.
This issue:
Top Tastes – My Zagat Articles, May 1-15: Food & drink recommends, early tastes at new openings, and more.
The Latest – Meet You At The Square: Surprisingly delighted with the food and drinks at North Beach’s latest in a historic restaurant space.
Wandering Traveler – 12 Food & Drink Destinations in Rome: Returning to my beloved Roma, the Eternal City.
Imbiber – Bests from Whiskies of the World 2014: Three standout whiskies aboard the boat this year, including Taiwan’s first whisky line – and dinner with their master blender, a stunning 1969 Scotch and experimental goodness coming out of Monterey, CA.
As your personal concierge who tells it like a good friend would, I also create personalized itineraries: trips, meals, explorations (under “Services“).
Virginia
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