In the Winter 2021-2022 print issue (Issue 19) of Distiller Magazine:
—My interview with Redbird bar manager Tobin Shea
—My interview with The Spirit Guild owner/distiller Miller Duvall Read more →
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DISTILLER Bottle Column: February 2022
Published March 1, 2022 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings (last month’s column here): — New Alchemy Distilling Fylleangst Aquavit (El Dorado Hills, CA) — Sazerac de Forge & Fils “Finest Original” Cognac (Cognac, France)— El Pintor Blanco (Tequila, Mexico)— Ortolan Rosolio (Berkeley, CA)— Mulholland Spirit of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)— Philadelphia Distilling’s Bluecoat Gin for Seltzer (Philadelphia, PA)— Martini & Rossi Non-Alcoholic… Read more →
DISTILLER Bottle Column: January 2022
Published February 1, 2022 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings (last month’s column here):
Forget Dry January: 7 Standout Non-Alcoholic Cocktails & Wines Worth Drinking All Year
I was never into the Dry January concept — or “feast or famine,” all-or-nothing habits in general…
As I see mental health experts… recommend “mindful drinking” all year round instead of Dry January for longterm health and balance, I feel confirmed.
… In the last two years, there has been a massive jump forward in non-alcoholic wines, spirits and cocktails. Here are 7 of the very best out of many dozens tasted this past year.
DISTILLER Bottle Column: December 2021
Published January 1, 2022 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings (last month’s column here):
12 Standout Wines (To Suit All Palates) for the Holidays
Wine for the holidays: needless to say, it’s a must. The question is what? Here, 12 bottles to suit a range of palates, meals and occasions from low-key, cozy meal to celebratory splurge, champagne to red wines, natural to elegant. I’ve noted some local restaurants pouring select wines if you want to taste first.
Friday Five: 5 SF Bars to Visit Now
Each of these five bars are ideal for a holiday sip as they are for imbibing year round (and most serve quality eats, too). Per usual: I’ve vetted, visited, or ordered from each of these spots reviewed: Read more →
DISTILLER Bottle Column: November 2021
My bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings:
DISTILLER Bottle Column: October 2021
Published October 31, 2021 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits and RTDs, with taste ratings
Distiller Magazine: San Francisco Top 10 Bars 2021
In the Fall 2021 print issue (Issue 18) of Distiller Magazine, My article on 10 of San Francisco’s best bars: