Born again: Iconic Starlite shimmers anew on top of the Beacon Grand
The revamped Starlite is dramatic, but elegant. San Francisco bars are having a blessed resurgence, exuding personality, class, and great cocktails....
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.
Remodeled Quince feels like a restaurant reborn in Jackson Square
The three Michelin-starred restaurant has a stunning new bar and lounge area that finally makes it more affordable....
A new neighborhood hang comes to San Francisco: The Halfway Club
From wood-paneling and a spiffed-up 1970s vibe, to casual fare with grown-up edges, Halfway epitomizes inviting comfort....
Bars with killer food in San Francisco
As one of the world’s best food cities, many San Francisco bars also serve killer food. Three newcomers to this scene are Movida, Bar Gemini, and Stoa....
San Francisco’s best new bar and restaurant openings in the past year
It’s that time of year again: sifting through the hundreds of new SF Bay Area restaurants and bars visited...
Why San Francisco serves the best food in the country
San Francisco has drawn forward-thinking talent since its birth. Chefs and cooks here are passionate the roots of their foods and culture....
San Francisco’s new Michelin-level tasting menu for under $100
Former Marlena chefs David and Serena Chow Fisher return in a glowing space in the Fillmore: 7 Adams....
A deep dive into the menu at San Francisco’s hottest new restaurant
With its wraparound outdoor terrace and massive indoor space, Chotto Matte could easily be dubbed “sceney.” Worth the hype? Sort of....
Michelin-starred Korean cuisine on Polk Street gets a facelift
San Francisco’s Korean wave matures into the newly-remodeled SSAL — here’s what it’s like inside....
Molti Amici: New Healdsburg Italian spot that defines Sonoma Wine Country
A wood-fired pizza, housemade pasta, seafood crudo and cocktail hang with bocce hidden in an inviting back patio....
Presidio is the new home of the magically Mediterranean Dalida
The restaurant combines influences from the Middle East and Greece. But Turkey is the soul of the offerings....
This is why I’ve loved Absinthe for two decades
Absinthe in Hayes Valley turns 25, retaining old school French spirit with refreshed lightness....