2) Lucky Oakland now has those slushies — from the guy who was one of the nation’s greatest Chartreuse ambassadors long before the monk-made liqueur was on allocation. Schmidt's crudo & fish-heavy menu at Sirene wins (fried chicken & fish!) The new Sirene: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...

2) Licensed to Dill is vegetal-frothy w/ Greek yogurt, apricot eau de vie, aquavit, dill, lime. Eye of the Beholder is lightly creamy: green olive liqueur, vanilla, condensed milk, cream, sea salt , olive oil.

Where to eat in the Bay Area Peninsula: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/where-to-e...

2) This cozy bar charms, from half moon bar to intimate upstairs cigar lounge to sunny, lofty downstairs alcove under skylights.

My review of Bar Continental & other standout bars, restaurants and cultural touchpoints (poetry, music) in Bogota, Colombia: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bogotas-gi...

2)... fairytales— is all-encompassing, mesmerizing, unforgettable.

(Here with my amazing compatriot and fellow 50 Best Academy Chair, @xantheclay.bsky.social).

When I fell in love Copenhagen, Alchemist & more in my CPH guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...