“I remembered that the real world was wide, and that a varied field of hopes and fears, of sensations and excitements, awaited those who had courage to go forth into its expanse…” – Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre
Drinking with Pappy in the Distillers Room: tasting with Buffalo Trace’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley in Frankfort, KY (see “Imbiber” – On the Road in KY)
July is here… and the year is already half over. Didn’t it just begin?
I’m excited to be part of a just-launched website, Spoonwiz, a definitive food resource of reviews and articles founded by writers, “with a trusted network of food writers, critics, and savvy diners”. The site is growing rapidly with plenty of quality content, local and national stories. I’m delighted to be a writer/critic at Spoonwiz and would love it if you follow along with my reviews here. My first is of South at SFJazz.
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This issue:
Dreaming of A16 Rockridge’s fried pizza with smoked tomato sauce (see “Around the Bay”)
Around the Bay – A16 Rockridge: Get thee to Oakland for fried Neapolitan pizza and amaro.
Top Tastes – Mexican Tales: Five new Mexican eateries from SF to Oakland with a notable dish, cocktail… or a few.
Imbiber – Two Spirits to Drink Now: Just released… California agricole and high proof tequila.
Stunning Colorado mountainscape near Breckenridge (see “Wandering Traveler”)
Imbiber – On the Road in Kentucky: A photo journey visiting distilleries in Bardstown, Frankfort and Lexington.
Wandering Traveler – Breckenridge: Five edible delights in a lovely Colorado mountain town.
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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