“In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.” – Horace, Roman poet
Tokyo magic with Gen Yamamoto
Given the tragedies we all must face at one — or many — points in life, this issue I offer a shorter newsletter as I face the loss of a loved one now. Here’s to savoring each moment, preferably over heartwarming food and drink around a table with those we love.
Here’s my latest at Food Republic on the incomparable St. George Distillery in Alameda, talking with master distiller Lance Winters.
This issue:
Imbiber – My Top 8 Cocktails of the Month: Journey through amaro pours to shiso cocktails.
Wandering Traveler – 12 Exceptional Tokyo Bars: This city like no other boasts incomparable bars and the rarest selections of whiskies by-affordable-pour in the world.
As your personal concierge who tells it like a good friend would, I also create personalized itineraries: trips, meals, explorations (under “Services“).
Virginia
Editor, Distiller Magazine
SF Bay Guardian Critic (Weekly Column: 2009-2013)
Spoonwiz
Freelance: Whisky Magazine UK, The Times London, Eater, PureWow, Drink Me Magazine, Citysearch, NBC’s The Feast, Blackboard Eats, Tasting Table, Grubstreet, Where Magazine
Hopscotch’s Your Cheatin’ Heart, one of my top 8 cocktails of the month