Haute Living: Singapore Cocktails

Published at Haute Living Magazine, the September-October 2019 issue includes my feature on Singapore’s thrilling cocktail scene and top bars, among the best in all of Asia. Article here: https://issuu.com/hautelivingsanfrancisco/docs/sept_oct_2019_sf_lacobs/18 Bars reviewed: Atlas, Native, RPM, Jigger & Pony, Old Man Singapore, Bitters & Love, Gibson, IBHQ, The Other Room, Manhattan, Caffé Fernet MY HAUTE LIVING ARTICLES— Wine Country Inns with… Read more →

6 San Francisco Neighborhood Gems

Published by Where Traveler (my other Where articles here) in August 2019, my article on 6 San Francisco neighborhood gems, from modern Turkish/Middle Eastern or Indian food to classic French: — Noosh (Mediterranean/Middle Eastern/Turkish)— Cassava (New American)— Besharam (Modern Indian)— Presidio Social Club (American/Comfort Food)— Cafe Boho (French/European Bistro)— Cafe de la Presse (French Steakhouse) From a modern Middle Eastern escape to old school French,… Read more →

My Puerto Vallarta Food & Dining Guide

I helped write a number of guides for Google Area 120’s new Touringbird guides with insider tips on cities around the world (more on Touringbird here). My tips are heavy on dining, food, bars, drink — my favorite restaurant in PV is El Arrayan. Here is my guide to Puerto Vallarta, from street food and tacos to dessert: Taqueria El Cuñado, Tacos de Birria Chanfay,Mariscos… Read more →

Gin Magazine — Bogota’s Top 10 Bars

My latest print feature in Gin Magazine (from the publishers of Whisky Magazine, which I have also written for here) is on 10 top Bogota bars: Black Bear, Segundo, Salvo Patria, Ugly American, Rafael, Bar El Enano, El Chato, La Brasserie, Liberatrix and Ocho y Cuarto. Past issues of Gin Magazine: — My San Francisco bars article here— My Berlin bars article here— My Tokyo bars article here—… Read more →

Louisville 2.0: A New Distilling Scene for an Old School Bourbon Town

Rabbit Hole Distillery ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1, 2018 In the Summer 2019 print issue of Distiller Magazine, my feature on Louisville 2.0, A New Distilling Scene for an Old School Bourbon Town, talking Rabbit Hole, Copper & Kings and Old Forester‘s new, state-of-the-art tour in downtown Louisville. Article here: https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/louisville-2-0/ _______________________________________ My other Distiller Magazine features (top 10 bars,… Read more →

10 Top New Bay Area Restaurants

Karaweik Burmese Cuisine Published by Where Traveler (my other Where articles here) in August 2019, my article on 10 standout San Francisco newcomers, from Nigerian food to a Marin seafood haven: — Mago, Oakland — William Tell House, Tomales (Marin) — Eko Kitchen — Palette — Flour+Water Pizzeria — Fiorella Polk Street — Sushi Nagai — Noe’s Cantina — Tartine Inner Sunset — Karaweik Burmese… Read more →

August 1, 2019

This Issue:
— 8 Affordable New SF Openings: My article on eight standout San Francisco newcomers that are all casual, order-at-the-counter meals — with excellent food.
— Top 10 London Bars + My interviews with Sacred Spirits Distiller Ian Hart and with Every Cloud Bar Manager Felix Cohen.
— 7 Bars Serving Standout Frozen Cocktails Across the US from SF to Nola, Denver to Huntington Beach.

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7 Bars Serving Standout Frozen Cocktails Across the US

Covering 7 standout frozen/slushie cocktails around the US at Liquor.com, you’ll find my top national drinks on menus at these bars/restaurants: — Beehive, San Francisco— Manolito, New Orleans— Downtown Sporting Club, Nashville— Adrift Tiki Bar, Denver— Best Intentions, Chicago— Pacific Hideaway, Huntington Beach (OC), CA— Bourbon O Bar, New Orleans Strangelove (Beehive, San Francisco, CA)The Mission district’s delightful Beehive is… Read more →

8 (Affordable) New SF Openings

Chalos — AL’s Deli— Gioia Pizzeria— Daily Driver— Chalos— Cafe Owakari— Palermo II Delicatessen— Grem’s Good Dog— Wilkommen Article here: www.wheretraveler.com/san-francisco/eat/8-affordable-new-openings These 8 newcomers are all order-at-the-counter, casual meals — with excellent food. After all, excellence can be (and in SF is often) low-key. AL’s Deli, Mission AL’s Deli just opened July 17th from chef Aaron London of Michelin-starred AL’s Place… Read more →