@virginiamiller.bsky.social
Worked hard in all-day meetings in Philly+ate well. Revisiting John's Roast Pork theperfectspotsf.com/2016/06/01/f... confirms how Philly's Dennis Cantwell improved upon it @ Palm City SF www.thebolditalic.com/tbis-top-12-new-restaurants-of-2021. Also confirms John's (still) makes my #1 cheesesteak.
December 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Worked hard in all-day meetings in Philly+ate well. Revisiting John's Roast Pork theperfectspotsf.com/2016/06/01/f... confirms how Philly's Dennis Cantwell improved upon it @ Palm City SF www.thebolditalic.com/tbis-top-12-new-restaurants-of-2021. Also confirms John's (still) makes my #1 cheesesteak.
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...
(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...
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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...
(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...
1) Inspiring the great dome restaurant in the movie "The Menu" (but no one dies!), there is nothing in the world like
Alchemist restaurant in Copenhagen.
The changing art of the dome —from Big Brother, 1984 George Orwell creepy eyes, to dreamy night skies, rabbit holes & Hans Christian Anderson...
Alchemist restaurant in Copenhagen.
The changing art of the dome —from Big Brother, 1984 George Orwell creepy eyes, to dreamy night skies, rabbit holes & Hans Christian Anderson...
December 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
1) Inspiring the great dome restaurant in the movie "The Menu" (but no one dies!), there is nothing in the world like
Alchemist restaurant in Copenhagen.
The changing art of the dome —from Big Brother, 1984 George Orwell creepy eyes, to dreamy night skies, rabbit holes & Hans Christian Anderson...
Alchemist restaurant in Copenhagen.
The changing art of the dome —from Big Brother, 1984 George Orwell creepy eyes, to dreamy night skies, rabbit holes & Hans Christian Anderson...
2) Tuna rib crudo is an even bolder take of raw tuna scraped off its own ribs, which I’ve only seen before at daring chef (& Noma co-founder) Mads Refslund’s Ilis in Brooklyn.
What to eat & drink at Shuggie's + 3 other irreverently fun new restaurants: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
What to eat & drink at Shuggie's + 3 other irreverently fun new restaurants: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
December 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
2) Tuna rib crudo is an even bolder take of raw tuna scraped off its own ribs, which I’ve only seen before at daring chef (& Noma co-founder) Mads Refslund’s Ilis in Brooklyn.
What to eat & drink at Shuggie's + 3 other irreverently fun new restaurants: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
What to eat & drink at Shuggie's + 3 other irreverently fun new restaurants: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
1) At irreverently delightful color-splosion of a restaurant, Shuggie’s, Le Fish Stick is just that: a giant codfish stick utilizing fish offcuts from local fishmongers. Crispy Fish Party is even more fun, whole fish curved, fried, dotted w/ dilly aquafaba, collards & trout roe.
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
1) At irreverently delightful color-splosion of a restaurant, Shuggie’s, Le Fish Stick is just that: a giant codfish stick utilizing fish offcuts from local fishmongers. Crispy Fish Party is even more fun, whole fish curved, fried, dotted w/ dilly aquafaba, collards & trout roe.
2) ... in poblano pepper crema. Vegetarian dishes also please, like cherry tomatoes subtly smoky & fragrant with lemongrass & rau raum herbs.
What to eat, drink & love at the new Sirene + 3 other places that put the fun back in dining: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
What to eat, drink & love at the new Sirene + 3 other places that put the fun back in dining: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
2) ... in poblano pepper crema. Vegetarian dishes also please, like cherry tomatoes subtly smoky & fragrant with lemongrass & rau raum herbs.
What to eat, drink & love at the new Sirene + 3 other places that put the fun back in dining: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
What to eat, drink & love at the new Sirene + 3 other places that put the fun back in dining: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
1) Sommelier Paul Einbund & chef Gavin Schmidt’s James Beard-nominated The Morris is an SF treasure. Lucky Oakland now has their second restaurant, Sirene.
The draw is seafood, yo, from creative shellfish charcuterie to outside-the-box crudo. I love these fried anchovies & shishito peppers...
The draw is seafood, yo, from creative shellfish charcuterie to outside-the-box crudo. I love these fried anchovies & shishito peppers...
December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
1) Sommelier Paul Einbund & chef Gavin Schmidt’s James Beard-nominated The Morris is an SF treasure. Lucky Oakland now has their second restaurant, Sirene.
The draw is seafood, yo, from creative shellfish charcuterie to outside-the-box crudo. I love these fried anchovies & shishito peppers...
The draw is seafood, yo, from creative shellfish charcuterie to outside-the-box crudo. I love these fried anchovies & shishito peppers...
2) Her Isan Thai heritage shows beautifully w/ Japanese elements in tuna tartare in wasabi aioli & fish sauce-lime dressing. Seared scallops were overshadowed by pitch-perfect, spicy ginger scallion stir-fried cellophane noodles. Tori nanban fried chicken sang in herbs+egg salad.
December 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
2) Her Isan Thai heritage shows beautifully w/ Japanese elements in tuna tartare in wasabi aioli & fish sauce-lime dressing. Seared scallops were overshadowed by pitch-perfect, spicy ginger scallion stir-fried cellophane noodles. Tori nanban fried chicken sang in herbs+egg salad.
1) One of my top SF sushi spots has been The Shota. Owner/chef Ingi “Shota” Son opened Shoji in Feb., a cafe by day, sleek bar/restaurant by night.
Though some dishes sounded typical (e.g. ubiquitous tuna tartare), chef Intu-on Kornnawong ensures they're anything but...
Though some dishes sounded typical (e.g. ubiquitous tuna tartare), chef Intu-on Kornnawong ensures they're anything but...
December 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
1) One of my top SF sushi spots has been The Shota. Owner/chef Ingi “Shota” Son opened Shoji in Feb., a cafe by day, sleek bar/restaurant by night.
Though some dishes sounded typical (e.g. ubiquitous tuna tartare), chef Intu-on Kornnawong ensures they're anything but...
Though some dishes sounded typical (e.g. ubiquitous tuna tartare), chef Intu-on Kornnawong ensures they're anything but...
2) Debora's menu was a welcome walk through Bogota neighborhoods, whether a crave-worthy potato & stewed meat fried puff partnered w/ Colombian creole sauce or gorgeous play on callos stew dotted w/ black pudding chorizo & tomatoes.
My Bogota guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bogotas-gi...
My Bogota guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bogotas-gi...
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
2) Debora's menu was a welcome walk through Bogota neighborhoods, whether a crave-worthy potato & stewed meat fried puff partnered w/ Colombian creole sauce or gorgeous play on callos stew dotted w/ black pudding chorizo & tomatoes.
My Bogota guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bogotas-gi...
My Bogota guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bogotas-gi...
1) The World's 50 Best Discovery restaurant Debora is prime example of how much Bogota's dining scene has grown since my visit in 2018. Chef Jacobo Bonilla focuses on Colombian produce w/ artful presentation+wines curated by Valentino Galán, former somm of Peru’s famed Central, Kjolle, Mil.
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
1) The World's 50 Best Discovery restaurant Debora is prime example of how much Bogota's dining scene has grown since my visit in 2018. Chef Jacobo Bonilla focuses on Colombian produce w/ artful presentation+wines curated by Valentino Galán, former somm of Peru’s famed Central, Kjolle, Mil.
While staying at @25hourshotels.bsky.social Copenhagen Paper Island, a location of Hart Bageri / bakery is a couple minutes walk across the canal & provided me proper breakfasts + espresso over my return to Copenhagen.
Copenhagen's Gifts to the World:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Copenhagen's Gifts to the World:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
December 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
While staying at @25hourshotels.bsky.social Copenhagen Paper Island, a location of Hart Bageri / bakery is a couple minutes walk across the canal & provided me proper breakfasts + espresso over my return to Copenhagen.
Copenhagen's Gifts to the World:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Copenhagen's Gifts to the World:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Desserts are an unexpected strength at San Jose's Eos & Nyx. Here, common chocolate budino thankfully goes restrained on butterscotch, enhanced by hazelnut, sea salt & a line of torn mint its “secret” bright note.
Where to eat in the SF Peninsula now:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/where-to-e...
Where to eat in the SF Peninsula now:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/where-to-e...
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Desserts are an unexpected strength at San Jose's Eos & Nyx. Here, common chocolate budino thankfully goes restrained on butterscotch, enhanced by hazelnut, sea salt & a line of torn mint its “secret” bright note.
Where to eat in the SF Peninsula now:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/where-to-e...
Where to eat in the SF Peninsula now:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/where-to-e...
Daily brunch until 3p, matzo brei quiche, pastrami-egg-cheese bagel sandwiches & rounds of dips: fab house zhug, roasted eggplant, cucumber labneh, hummus + quite good honey bell pepper with za’atar flatbread.
New & tiny Super Mensch is a damn good time:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
New & tiny Super Mensch is a damn good time:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Daily brunch until 3p, matzo brei quiche, pastrami-egg-cheese bagel sandwiches & rounds of dips: fab house zhug, roasted eggplant, cucumber labneh, hummus + quite good honey bell pepper with za’atar flatbread.
New & tiny Super Mensch is a damn good time:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
New & tiny Super Mensch is a damn good time:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
2) I get into the gifts of its culture, which is part of my blood and grandmother roots, in my CPH guide...
Here, with my dear friend & fellow 50 Best Restaurants Chair,
@xantheclay.bsky.social, I share photos of CPH in those glowing dark hours:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Here, with my dear friend & fellow 50 Best Restaurants Chair,
@xantheclay.bsky.social, I share photos of CPH in those glowing dark hours:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
December 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
2) I get into the gifts of its culture, which is part of my blood and grandmother roots, in my CPH guide...
Here, with my dear friend & fellow 50 Best Restaurants Chair,
@xantheclay.bsky.social, I share photos of CPH in those glowing dark hours:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Here, with my dear friend & fellow 50 Best Restaurants Chair,
@xantheclay.bsky.social, I share photos of CPH in those glowing dark hours:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
1) Under last night's cold moon & as we enter another season of Wintering(how I love Katherine May's book of that name!), I recall my Copenhagen trip early this year. What winter in Scandinavia, with its long hours of darkness & hygge coziness, spoke to me virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
1) Under last night's cold moon & as we enter another season of Wintering(how I love Katherine May's book of that name!), I recall my Copenhagen trip early this year. What winter in Scandinavia, with its long hours of darkness & hygge coziness, spoke to me virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Bornholm native chef Nicolai Nørregaard’s (pictured) Danish ingredients at 2 Michelin/ World's 50 best Kadeau reflect summer growing & winter preservation.
Fermentation, drying, curing, smoking, pickling all play in the preservation menu. In my CPH guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Fermentation, drying, curing, smoking, pickling all play in the preservation menu. In my CPH guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Bornholm native chef Nicolai Nørregaard’s (pictured) Danish ingredients at 2 Michelin/ World's 50 best Kadeau reflect summer growing & winter preservation.
Fermentation, drying, curing, smoking, pickling all play in the preservation menu. In my CPH guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
Fermentation, drying, curing, smoking, pickling all play in the preservation menu. In my CPH guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/copenhagen...
2) Michelin-starred chef Seth Stowaway delivers a FUN 70s-ish diner that feels like what would happen if Waffle House were for gourmands.
The new Chicken Fried Palace #SF + 3 other restaurants that bring back FUN to the restaurant experience:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
The new Chicken Fried Palace #SF + 3 other restaurants that bring back FUN to the restaurant experience:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
2) Michelin-starred chef Seth Stowaway delivers a FUN 70s-ish diner that feels like what would happen if Waffle House were for gourmands.
The new Chicken Fried Palace #SF + 3 other restaurants that bring back FUN to the restaurant experience:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
The new Chicken Fried Palace #SF + 3 other restaurants that bring back FUN to the restaurant experience:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
1) A playlist from Randy Travis to En Vogue, Waylon Jennings to Tribe Called Quest (my happiness!)
Chicken fried steak, chicken, mushrooms or trout? Then choose sauce: classic white gravy, Memphis honey w/ koolickles or local nod of basil, garlic, Fresno chiles, oyster sauce.
Chicken fried steak, chicken, mushrooms or trout? Then choose sauce: classic white gravy, Memphis honey w/ koolickles or local nod of basil, garlic, Fresno chiles, oyster sauce.
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
1) A playlist from Randy Travis to En Vogue, Waylon Jennings to Tribe Called Quest (my happiness!)
Chicken fried steak, chicken, mushrooms or trout? Then choose sauce: classic white gravy, Memphis honey w/ koolickles or local nod of basil, garlic, Fresno chiles, oyster sauce.
Chicken fried steak, chicken, mushrooms or trout? Then choose sauce: classic white gravy, Memphis honey w/ koolickles or local nod of basil, garlic, Fresno chiles, oyster sauce.
If Waffle House were gourmet, Jewish delis were a drink, bold color dominated and fish and fried chicken were a theme... 4 playful new restaurants having a good time:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
@chickenfriedpalace @supermensch_sf @shuggies.world @sirene_oak
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
@chickenfriedpalace @supermensch_sf @shuggies.world @sirene_oak
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
If Waffle House were gourmet, Jewish delis were a drink, bold color dominated and fish and fried chicken were a theme... 4 playful new restaurants having a good time:
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
@chickenfriedpalace @supermensch_sf @shuggies.world @sirene_oak
virginiamiller.substack.com/p/bay-area-d...
@chickenfriedpalace @supermensch_sf @shuggies.world @sirene_oak
2) (yes, tonight i’m on the strip for the actual races…) braving it through the rain later in the evening & the In & Out food truck is a plus, wafting the best aromatics as you enter the paddock.
My video clips at @F1 qualifying sessions: youtu.be/m1s6NLL_GG8
My video clips at @F1 qualifying sessions: youtu.be/m1s6NLL_GG8
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM
2) (yes, tonight i’m on the strip for the actual races…) braving it through the rain later in the evening & the In & Out food truck is a plus, wafting the best aromatics as you enter the paddock.
My video clips at @F1 qualifying sessions: youtu.be/m1s6NLL_GG8
My video clips at @F1 qualifying sessions: youtu.be/m1s6NLL_GG8
1) One of the more unusual media trips for me, with a heavy dosage of big chefs and food and drink producers here. Front & center at @f1lasvegas.bsky.social Vegas in the paddock last night watching the cars/drivers pull in & out from just above as they do their qualifying laps along the track…
November 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
1) One of the more unusual media trips for me, with a heavy dosage of big chefs and food and drink producers here. Front & center at @f1lasvegas.bsky.social Vegas in the paddock last night watching the cars/drivers pull in & out from just above as they do their qualifying laps along the track…
I’m a classic car lover myself but I’m fascinated by the speed, ear-shattering noise and deftness of Formula One cars at my first F1 practice runs last night.
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I’m a classic car lover myself but I’m fascinated by the speed, ear-shattering noise and deftness of Formula One cars at my first F1 practice runs last night.
2) F1 sound is so deafening you need ear plugs. The air smells of sparks from tires against the road +all the caviar I could want.
Last night was the scene-y Carbone Vegas opening party & today: Ferrari / Cavallino feast at Le Cirque with chef Massimo Bottura from Modena.
Last night was the scene-y Carbone Vegas opening party & today: Ferrari / Cavallino feast at Le Cirque with chef Massimo Bottura from Modena.
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
2) F1 sound is so deafening you need ear plugs. The air smells of sparks from tires against the road +all the caviar I could want.
Last night was the scene-y Carbone Vegas opening party & today: Ferrari / Cavallino feast at Le Cirque with chef Massimo Bottura from Modena.
Last night was the scene-y Carbone Vegas opening party & today: Ferrari / Cavallino feast at Le Cirque with chef Massimo Bottura from Modena.
1) I don't take for granted the crazy invitations that come my way.
Of all things, I' m at @F1 Las Vegas (if you know me, you know I'm not the sporty or scene-y type), on the (closed down for the races) Strip as Formula One drivers from around the globe do practice runs. The sound is so deafening…
Of all things, I' m at @F1 Las Vegas (if you know me, you know I'm not the sporty or scene-y type), on the (closed down for the races) Strip as Formula One drivers from around the globe do practice runs. The sound is so deafening…
November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
1) I don't take for granted the crazy invitations that come my way.
Of all things, I' m at @F1 Las Vegas (if you know me, you know I'm not the sporty or scene-y type), on the (closed down for the races) Strip as Formula One drivers from around the globe do practice runs. The sound is so deafening…
Of all things, I' m at @F1 Las Vegas (if you know me, you know I'm not the sporty or scene-y type), on the (closed down for the races) Strip as Formula One drivers from around the globe do practice runs. The sound is so deafening…