Live-Fire Cooking at SF's Osito Is Awesome
A primal take on sustenance....
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.
Atelier Crenn, One of the World’s Best Restaurants, Turns 11 Years Old
This is the splurge meal you hoped for: elegant and forward-thinking, playful and enchanting, multi-layered and sensual, relaxed yet refined....
Bluestem Brasserie Is a Slice of Comfort in SF
Have all the cake (and eat it, too)....
5 New Restaurants Worth Visiting Before 2021 Wraps Up
Because we could all use a hefty plate of carbs and (at least) one stiff drink before 2022....
Le Fantastique Is Your New Favorite SF Hangout
The glassware is sublime, too....
12 Standout Wines for the Holidays That Suite All the Palates
You get wine, you get wine — everyone gets wine....
TBI’s Top 12 New Restaurants of 2021
These eateries and bars made this year easier (and more enjoyable) to get through....
San Francisco's New Slice of Spain Is a Must-Visit
La Bande’s tapas are on a whole other level....
5 San Francisco Bars (With Food) to Visit Now
Because you’ll want carbs to sponge up at least some of that liquor....
Chef Goes Vegetarian at San Francisco’s Besharam
The new Dogpatch eatery is an homage to plant-based cuisine....
5 Bay Area Restaurants Worth Visiting in November
From Halal Israeli takeout to a great Korean grocer....
The Vibes at San Francisco’s Copas Are Not to Miss
The menu at Copas is a love letter to all things verdant green....