October 15, 2014

“ I dreamt of Japan long before I went there. Moss gardens, straw-mat rooms, wooden bridges arching in the moonlight, paper lanterns with the fire glowing inside.” ? Cathy N. Davidson, 36 Views of Mount Fuji 

Under-the-radar dive bar brunch burger (see "Top Tastes")

Under-the-radar dive bar brunch burger (see “Top Tastes”)

As I write this, I am in Hong Kong and Japan, a lifelong dream finally happening… with articles on the many incredible finds coming soon. In the meantime, I have plenty to share about food and drink in the Bay Area and Seattle.

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On the cocktail front, I recently judged a national cocktail competition with Perfect Puree of Napa Valley. Congrats to our winner, Egor Polonskiy (with a notable prize of $5000) from Untitled Supperclub in Chicago, for his red pepper puree, mezcal, lime and garlic and pepper Polugar-based “Back to Cali” cocktail.

This issue:

The new Marlowe in its new space (see "Top Tastes")

The new Marlowe in its new space (see “Top Tastes”)

Top TastesMy Food Articles, October 1-15: 15 of my current Zagat articles on new restaurants, cafes and brunches, re-openings of notable SF restaurants, Greek food, and more.
ImbiberMy Drink Articles, October 1-15: 8 of my current Zagat articles on two new cocktail pairing dinner menus, Greek spirits in cocktails, a Burgundy wine lovers’ dream cafe/wine bar, and more.
Wandering TravelerWhere to Drink in Seattle: Over 30 bar visits later in 3 Seattle visits over 7 months, here are my top 12 cocktail bars, quirky dive favorites — and a few not-so-great spots.
ImbiberWhiskyfest 2014: My top 8 tastes from this year’s Whiskyfest, most of them new releases.

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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