“I always tell people to follow their dreams, to be true to themselves, and not just be carbon copies of what they think they should be, because then they’ll go through life miserable. And it’s phony. I don’t have a mantra or anything like that, I think you have to try and be yourself, and not a carbon copy, which I think most people today try to do… More and more people live without soul, they’re just an empty shell.” – Iris Apfel, AnOther Interview
At Oakland’s brand new Calavera
Back from a delicious (but WAY too hot) couple weeks across Texas (stay tuned for more on that in the future), it is invigorating savoring our sunny, clear, 70’s days and ocean views here at home.
A couple of my recent articles include this Liquor.com feature on bars doing right by vodka and new openings like The Keystone at Zagat.
This issue:
Denver’s Union Station
Imbiber – Top 7 Cocktails of the Month: From agave and mezcal delights to mushroom-infused sippers, the 7 most interesting cocktails now.
Wandering Traveler – The Latest: Denver Edition – Talking new restaurants, food halls, cocktails and coffee in Denver.
As your personal concierge who tells it like a good friend would, I also create personalized itineraries: trips, meals, explorations (under “Services“).
Virginia
CLICKABLE LINKS to Social Media & Articles:
Food Republic
Zagat SF Editor
Liquor.com
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