The Curry and Milk Cocktail at Mourad. Do it.

There have been few drinks in my life that are so good that they distract me from my day-to-day responsibilities, or persuade me into breaking my daily routine. I mean, I'm an adult now, I need to go home at a decent hour, cook a nutritious dinner, and get a solid night's rest...right? Wrong. A … Continue reading →

The Industry All-Stars: Craig Lane

If the mustache is the measure of a bartender in San Francisco, then the mustache on Craig Lane is the one that every old-hand and newcomer has looked up to since he graced Bar Agricole with his dapper presence in 2010. Ok, maybe it's not so much the mustache, but rather, his near 20 years of … Continue reading →

Aziza: An Essay on Evolution, Tears, Game Birds, and Super Mario Desserts

[rating: 5] You know what I find most exciting about dining out? It's not the dressing up, or chatting with industry folk, or even laughing with close friends. It's the unknown. Whether it's not knowing what's on the menu before walking in the door, ordering a tasting menu dotted with … Continue reading →

The Church Cocktail at Locanda - Drink Up

Anyone who has met me, or who has read my writing, knows that this girl loves a great cocktail. However, it's rare that I'm so moved by some particular drink that I'm compelled to dedicate an entire article to singing its praises. This is one of those occasions. The Church, currently on … Continue reading →

Man, I Need a Drink. Meet me at Bar Agricole.

[rating: 5] I've lived in San Francisco for the past four years, a period of time which I fondly refer to as my prime drinking years. I don't say this to give the impression that I'm some drunken party animal, at least not all the time. I'm pointing this out because when you think about it, … Continue reading →