Virginia MillerAuthor of 177 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.

7 New Bay Area Restaurants Worth Visiting Now

Local gastronomy is on the rise....

Support your local queer eateries...

Support local Asian small businesses — feasting and vibing, all the while...

Meal kits, takeout, and a few outdoor options to keep the romance alive...

The restaurant’s unique Filipino and Japanese food mashup has been a draw in a pandemic when comfort food reigns...

Because we all need to treat ourselves...

Chinatown’s Michelin-starred icon has pivoted in all the ways...

The Oakland staple is 2020’s top to-go order in the East Bay...

The restaurant’s Thai classics with a modern twist have us all ordering again… and again… and again...

We are thankful for relaxed liquor laws in 2020...

Because you deserve a cocktail with pancakes...

Pandemic dining at its finest...