“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus
Dear friends ~
Spring has ushered in with warm summery days and nights and a growing optimism and vibrant life felt in neighborhoods all over the city.
Love being part of the @ginmagazineuk team, writing every issue about my namesake spirit: GIN. Here, I talk with Gin Mag about my love of #gin, my pre-gin life, holiday traditions, life advice & what gin cocktail I would be: https://gin-mag.com/2021/01/07/meet-the-team-gin-magazine-2-virginia-miller-the-perfect-spot
I continue to lead webinars and virtual tastings, including GGRA restaurant industry panels — and was honored to be the guest interview on a video episode of Hunterian Whisky Chat out of NYC/Manhattan with Alan Heron (video interview here).
Per usual, I’m posting my daily research in dining and drink (takeout to outdoor dining) at @ThePerfectSpot on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
THIS ISSUE:
Top Tastes/The Latest — March’s Top 10 Bay Area Restaurants: 10 Bay Area newcomers and longtimers, from SF, Oakland & Napa (St. Helena), including standouts in Chinese American, Afro-Caribbean, cocktail bars, seafood, grilled cheese, taquerias and French bistro fare.
Wandering Traveler — 10 of the World’s Best Bars on Pandemic Survival: Seeing what favorite bars are doing in San Rafael, Copenhagen, Sicily, Los Angeles, Singapore, Bangkok, Denver, Amsterdam, Toronto and Vancouver.
Imbiber — Distiller Bottle Column: In my latest column, I review aquavit, mirto vermouth, pechuga mezcal, extra anejo tequila, blanco tequila, gin, rum, Texas whiskey, vodka and non-alcoholic spirits.
Wandering Traveler — Los Angeles Bars, Food & Distilleries: My American Whiskey Magazine LA Guide.
I am also available for consulting, moderating, leading classes and tastings and more (info at virginia-miller.com).
Cheers,
Virginia
ThePerfect Spot Founder
The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants’ Academy Chair
Table8 National Editor/VP — ZAGAT SF Editor — SF Bay Guardian Critic
**Judge or Lead Judge at SF World Spirits, Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, IWSC Spirits, Whiskies of World, World Drinks Awards, ADI International Craft Spirits**
Regular Outlets:
Bobcut Dining Column — The Bold Italic — Liquor.com — Food Republic — WhereTraveler — Gin Magazine — Time Out Dining & Drink — Distiller Magazine — Haute Living — Google’s Touringbird — Oakland Magazine — Wine Access
Freelance:
Alaska Airlines Magazine,Whisky Magazine UK, Thrillist, The Times London, Liquor.com Drinkwire, Paste Magazine Travel, Eater, Tasting Panel, PureWow, Drink Me Magazine, Spoonwiz, Citysearch, NBC’s The Feast, Blackboard Eats, Tasting Table, Grubstreet
Books: Pur in Spirit & Distilled Stories