Virginia MillerAuthor of 182 Articles

Virginia Miller was a food & beverage columnist for The Bold Italic, but as of January 2025, she is no longer working for us in any capacity.

This Steakhouse Keeps SF's Classic Spirit Alive

The Harris’ Restaurant wows in its familiarity...

8 Places to Eat & Drink Now, East Bay Edition

Six new restaurants/eateries, plus one pre-pandemic gem and two bar stops, all draw me to the East Bay....

This Rooftop Spot in SF Transports Patrons to Peru

KAIYŌ Rooftop lives up to the hype...

6 New Restaurants Worth Visiting This Month — February 2022

These six notable newcomers cover the gamut, from Mexican pizza and Jewish deli pop-ups inside established restaurants, to a food hall nailing cuisine from Africa to the Middle East....

Fort Point Valencia Has Reopened in SF

After shuttering amid the peak of the pandemic, Fort Point Valencia opened its doors again earlier this month...

SF's New Sandwich Shop Is a Love Letter to Vietnam

Charles Phan’s fresh sandwich shop, Chuck’s Takeaway, is a rare gastronomic treat in the city...

6 New Spots Worth Visiting: Cafe, Bar & Food Truck Edition

These six newer spots include two Brazilian go-tos, a winning bottle shop and arcade/game bar with food (as always, I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here):...