“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” — J.R.R. Tolkein
Head to the Flamingo House in Sacramento
As one of the most idyllic places on earth — NorCal’s Wine Country — is suffering untold horror, my heart breaks.
For 16 years, the region north of my city has been “home away from home,” where I’ve spent hundreds of days savoring the countryside, meeting up with countless friends, winemakers, distillers and at restaurants and wineries across Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino. And where I’ve long dreamed of retiring.
I am overwhelmed by the loss and devastation — and truly inspired by the heroism happening everywhere in my beloved region, from those who have lost so much to those doing everything they can to help. I head to my old stomping grounds of LA this week for more research, but my heart and prayers remain here at home. Here is one of many helpful articles from our friends in LA outlining ways to help in numerous areas of need.
Our new print issue of Time Out Magazine is just out (where to pick up a copy here) — I wrote the cover story on the Bay Area breweries taking craft beer to the next level as well as the articles and reviews in the food & drink sections. In my weekly Time Out column, I cover the top new openings of the month here and all things edible & drinkable, from coffee to dining, in our state capitol of Sacramento here.
The Dewberry in Charleston
At Liquor.com, I talk about one of the cooler bar themes (decor, menu, inspirations) I’ve seen all year — and my top 11 creative Scotch cocktails in bars/restaurant around the US now.
This issue:
The Latest — Top SF Restaurant Openings of the Month: All three are “cheap eats”: roast beef sandwiches that taste like a glorified Arby’s, a new Indian neighborhood spot and a Chicago-inspired taqueria.
Around the Bay — Where to Eat & Drink in Sacramento Now: I catch up in SacTown, our state’s capitol city.
Imbiber — 11 Top Scotch Cocktails Around the US: 11 creative Scotch cocktails I’ve handpicked.
Wandering Traveler — Top 10 Manhattan Bars: Plus my interviews with distiller Joe Myer of Myer Farm Distilling in NY’s Finger Lakes region and Naren Young of both Dante bars.
Wandering Traveler — A Tribute to Italy, The Feminine & Fellini: A special new Chicago bar with an all-Italian drink list.
As your personal concierge who tells it like a good friend would, I also create personalized itineraries: trips, meals, explorations (under “Services“).
Virginia
LINKS to Social Media & Articles:
Time Out Food & Drink
Liquor.com
Table8, National Editor (2015-2017)
Food Republic
Zagat SF Editor (2014-2016)
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Editor, Distiller Magazine
Liquor.com Drinkwire
SF Bay Guardian Critic (2009-2013)
Where Magazine
Alaska Airlines Magazine, Thrillist, Whisky Magazine UK, The Times London, Eater, Tasting Panel Magazine, The Whiskey Wash, PureWow, Spoonwiz, Drink Me Magazine, Citysearch, NBC’s The Feast, Blackboard Eats, Tasting Table, Grubstreet