The canned wine “game” keeps getting better. Not only are each of these canned wines or wine clubs of high quality to please the wine geek, they’re approachable for all. One is the best non-alcoholic wine we’ve yet tasted, another contributes to environmental change — and all are (yes!) locally based.
This review features brand new Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant and modern Filipino cuisine destination, Abacá, from celebrated chef Francis Ang of Pinoy Heritage and drinks by renowned bartender/owner Kevin Diedrich of PCH and Kona’s Street Market.
From a brand new pizza/pasta destination to a longtime Mexican favorite, five standout rooftops for dining and drink around San Francisco. I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here:
My latest print feature in Gin Magazine, issue 15/September-October 2021 (from the publishers of Whisky Magazine, which I’ve written for here). This issue I cover three bartenders and global bars, featuring their cocktail recipes inspired by and evocative of another region outside their own — with recipes — in the spirit of traveling from home:
From three notable newcomers to two tried-and-true greats (one just turning a year old in pandemic), these are five top places to eat, feast and support now?-?plus three bonus eats for delivery or takeout. I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here:
This Issue:
— 25 Lusk’s New Traveler Menus Offer Jaunts Around the World: In my weekly Bold Italic dining column, I review longtimer 25 Lusk and its inspired new drink-centric Traveler menus from chef Matthew Dolan and bartender Elmer Mejicanos.
—5 Newcomers and Tried & True Restaurants to Feast At Now: From three notable newcomers to two tried-and-true greats (one just turning a year old in pandemic), these are five top places to eat, feast and support now?—?plus three bonus eats.
— Redwood City’s Warung Siska: Is this newcomer already the Bay Area’s best Indonesian restaurant?
— Distiller Magazine Bottle Column: In my latest column, I review amaro, mezcal, gin, rum, bourbon, vodka, Irish whiskey, olive oils for cocktails and RTDs (canned cocktails/drinks).
— 5 Bay Area Restaurants With Sumptuous Views: My Bold Italic feature on five SF Bay Area restaurants with a view AND good food.
My new weekly restaurant reviews for The Bold Italic.
Published September 10, 2021 (my regular Bold Italic articles here), this review features longtimer 25 Lusk and its inspired new drink-centric Traveler menus from chef Matthew Dolan and bartender Elmer Mejicanos.
Published September 2021 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings:
My weekly restaurant review for The Bold Italic, published September 8, 2021, covers a rarity in a region rife with superb, authentic Asian food in every category: excellent Indonesian food. This superb newcomer takes us to Redwood City:
My latest article for The Bold Italic, published September 3, 2021 (my regular Bold Italic articles here), covers 5 SF Bay Area restaurants with a view AND good food.