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:
Author: Virginia Miller
Serving Up Wanderlust: International Bars & Cocktails Inspired by Far-Away Places
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:
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 for delivery or takeout. I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here:
September 15, 2021
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.
25 Lusk’s New Traveler Menus Offer Jaunts Around the World
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.
DISTILLER Bottle Column: August 2021
Published September 2021 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings:
Redwood City’s Warung Siska: The Bay Area’s Best Indonesian Restaurant?
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:
5 Bay Area Restaurants With Sumptuous Views
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.
September 1, 2021
This Issue:
— 7 New Openings Worth Visiting Now: Seven Bay Area newcomers in my Bold Italic column range from authentic Mexican, vegetarian Mexican and Indian restaurants, to vegan Filipino food, pizza and Japanese food.
— 6 Neighborhood Favorites to Support (& Feast At) Now: Six restaurant favorites in my Bold Italic column cover the gamut from Chinese fine dining to burgers, artful pasta to heartwarming Indian food, New American cuisine with Chartreuse to the best vegan sushi around.
— Louisville Top 10 Bars + Local Distiller & Bar Manager Interviews: Three print Kentucky articles for Distiller Magazine, including my top 10 bars in Louisville, my interview with bar manager/owner Olivia Rose Griffin of the Limbo and Riot Cafe, and my interview with Jeptha Creed distiller Joyce Nethery.
DISTILLER Bottle Column: July 2021
Published August 2021 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits, with taste ratings: