My dining column at print and online magazine, Bob Cut — column details and my philosophy here and last month’s column here— covers standout newcomers and longtimers we want to keep supporting. During pandemic times, I’m covering outdoor dining, takeout and delivery restaurants, all of which I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from, choosing the standouts: Read more →
Dear friends ~
Hard to believe this insane year is nearing an end… Trusting more miracles and hope lie just around the bend. We have endured much this brutal year and season and I see how brave and tenacious all of you in our industry have been — and how tough it is to hang on without aid. I am thankful for rich, meaningful relationships far and wide, for health, my home, my city, and a long list of things. Sending love to you, your families and friends/communities for a renewing and hope-filled 2021.
My interviews with Japp’s bar manager Molly Wellman in Cincinnati & Newport, KY’s, New Riff Distilling distiller Jay Erisman
This Issue:
— November’s 10 SF Bay Area Restaurants for Outdoor Dining, Takeout or Delivery: Notable new restaurants for New American food, cocktails, seafood, barbecue, modern Indian, Yucatecan Mexican and Jewish deli fare, plus notable greats in sushi, Italian and New American cuisine and local gems for gelato and Middle Eastern groceries.
— Gin Magazine’s Pandemic Pivots Around the Globe: I talk with 10 notable bars around the globe on how they are surviving pandemic in Paris, San Francisco, Copenhagen, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore, Bangkok, Amsterdam.
— Distiller Bottle Column: This month I review the likes of rum, mezcal, American single malt, applejack, gin, Scotch, organic vodka, and more.
Published November 2020 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits here, with taste ratings:
My latest article for The Bold Italic, published October 14, 2020, covers 10 of SF’s best brunch/breakfast spots, all comforting us in pandemic:
This Issue:
— Magical Outdoor Dining: In my Bold Italic article, five top restaurants killing it in outdoor dining.
— Distiller Bottle Column: This month I review the likes of elote/corn liqueur, mezcal, dill aquavit, four grain whiskey, peated Irish whiskey, dry Italian vermouth, and more.
— Travel Memories/Honoring Cultures: Favorite places, food, drink, memories and music of Peru.
— Now that Indoor Dining is Back, Here’s How To Break Bread Inside… Safely: My Bob Cut checklist and call out of city laws/restrictions.
Published October 2020 at Distiller Magazine, my bottle column covers trends and reviews international spirits here, with taste ratings: