“The Artist is no other than he who unlearns what he has learned, in order to know himself.”
– E.E. Cummings
Oyster pork tongue pot pie at brand new Black Cat (see “The Latest”)
Just back from Taiwan, a press trip packed with incredible food, drink, sights and locals (more on that in coming months), I am home a good two weeks before heading off to NYC at the end of August for a quick catch-up on new spots there.
Covering “what’s next” in craft distilling after an unprecedented decade of growth, I recently interviewed a number of distillers around the country for their take at The Whiskey Wash.
As national editor at Table8, here is our latest dining around the country, as well as all my latest on Bay Area standouts. One of my regular outlets, here’s my latest at Liquor.com — and here.
This issue:
The Latest — July’s Top 3 New SF Openings: There’s a live jazz supper club, an inspired order-at-the-counter but high quality, mid-range food concept and some pretty excellent neighborhood South Indian food.
Top Tastes — 6 Hardcore Sushi Experiences in SF: Six places that feel like you’ve escaped to Tokyo.
Imbiber — The New Wine Bar… With Food: Four (mostly new) wine bars and wine shops that pour a good glass with a good bite.
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:
Table8, National Editor
Food Republic
Liquor.com
Zagat SF Editor
Editor, Distiller Magazine
Liquor.com Drinkwire
SF Bay Guardian Critic (Weekly Column: 2009-2013)
Where Magazine
Freelance: Whisky Magazine UK, The Times London, Eater, Tasting Panel Magazine, The Whiskey Wash, PureWow, Spoonwiz, Drink Me Magazine, Citysearch, NBC’s The Feast, Blackboard Eats, Tasting Table, Grubstreet