In my latest Time Out column: talking 9 of Oakland’s best places to eat now. Article here. While some media have dubbed Oakland “the Brooklyn of the West” the last few years, Oakland has been a hotbed of deep cuisines and cultures — and of artistic innovation — well before Brooklyn faced its hipster renaissance of the past decade. Oakland’s rich… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column: talking French, 10 of SF’s best, both new and old, classic and casual. Article here. San Francisco’s deep Francophile connections express themselves in classics like Michelin-starred Gary Danko, long-held Bastille Day celebrations, standard-setting bakeries and our rich French population and culture. Local France-born chefs like Dominique Crenn have pushed boundaries for women, fine dining and… Read more →
Published on September 12, 2018, here and in the book accompanying venerable world restaurant awards’ Worlds 50 Best Talks event held in San Francisco that same day, is my article on the wide-ranging diversity and demographics of San Francisco and the Bay Area… and why this makes us one of the best, most exciting food regions in the world: www.theworlds50best.com/blog/News/diversetown-san-francisco-natural-destination-50besttalks-voices-for-change.html… Read more →
Covering the 10 top American whiskey (bourbon, rye) cocktails of the month around the country at Liquor.com, you’ll find my top national drinks now at these bars/restaurants: American Whiskey… whether you prefer the spice of rye, the smooth corn sweetness of bourbon or the array of American single malts, wheat or alternate grain whiskies produced around the US, there is… Read more →
Published at Liquor.com September 4th, my feature on 4 most anticipated bars set to open this fall around the US: —Kumiko in Chicago—Miniboss in San Jose—Bon Voyage! San Francisco—Llama San in New York City www.liquor.com/slideshows/bar-openings-fall-2018/ Read more →
This Issue:
— Top New Openings of the Month: My top 4 newcomers include a German food and beer hall with Bay views, a boba and jianbing (Chinese crepe) shop, and a fast-casual Portuguese chicken stop.
— 10 Top Cheap Eats in SF: Many are newcomers in range of cuisines, from Nepalese to Scandinavian.
— 11 Top National Cocktails On Menus Now: Exploring creative drinks on menus in San Antonio, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, Louisville, Miami, Portland/PDX and Maplewood, MO.
— Napa & Sonoma’s Love Affair With Japan: My Where Guestbook feature on Japanese influence in food, farm, inn, bars and wineries across NorCal Wine Country.
In my latest Time Out column: talking affordable meals. Article here. Affordable meals that still satisfy on the gourmet front? Thankfully, our city is still lined with them, with notable newcomers joining neighborhood greats — all places where one dish (or more) will fill you up for under $20. Kantine — 4 stars1906 Market St.. 415-735-7123. kantinesf.com. Opening June 2018, husband-wife… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column, my top openings of the month join other standout newcomers for a top 10 on where to eat now (article here): Radhaus 2 Marina Blvd., Bldg A, Fort Mason; 415-445-4556; radhaussf.com. Daily 11am-2pm; 5-10pm. From Aaron and Matt Hulme, owners of longtime great Suppenküche (one of the best German restaurants in the country), Radhaus opened… Read more →
Covering the 11 hottest cocktails of the month around the US at Liquor.com, you’ll find my top national drinks now at these bars/restaurants: While fall is around the corner, many of us are still experiencing hot summer days in needs of refreshing drinks, like a Smash that brings on the tomatillo and green pepper. Others are drinking savory, umami-rich cocktails… Read more →
Published by Where Traveler Magazine in their annual Where Guestbook for 2018, my article on Japanese influence — from winemakers to ramen, a ryokan-like inn to a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant — across Sonoma and Napa counties. www.wheretraveler.com/san-francisco/eat/california-wine-country-obsessed-japan Read more →