Virginia Miller

At Munich's legendary Hotel Bayerischer Hof (so peaceful in soundproof, Axel Vervoordt-designed rooms), Falks Bar dates back to 1839 surviving Hitler’s bombings. Drinks are straightforward, but sweetheart staff & the gorgeous space shine. My Munich guide: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/munichs-gift…

Among the achiote on idyllic Curiango pig farm in Silveiras, Brazil, midway between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro...

That moment I had a Caipirinha last week was the moment I was officially IN Brazil. Sipping my long-beloved cachaça with local, uber-tart limão Tahiti at a family farm & home around the dinner table outside with a dear local family, listening to (my also long-beloved) bossa nova.

As I entered this soothing, spacious house with its lofty ceilings, heard the river & waterfall outside, cacophony of birds, saw tropical plants outside my windows & felt the breeze, I felt peace. Touring my Fazenda Santa Vitória cottage in rural Brazil: youtu.be/TKqY-F9jVhs

As artful and imaginative as it is delicious... German food at its pinnacle at three Michelin Restaurant JAN. Why it's special + other places to eat & drink in Munich: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/munichs-gift… @janhartwig_official

Midway between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in the village of Queluz, Fazenda Santa Vitória is an enchanting, rustic-luxury farm, dairy (making beautiful cheeses) and spa set in the valley and hills between two stunning mountain ranges in rural Brazil: youtu.be/zQqK1GfnD9U

This kind post touches my heart. I can't wait to be back with my fellow judges and drink compatriots this week for a few days judging spirits at the biggest spirits competition in the world: @SFWSpiritsComp (Thanks, Reza, Germain-Robin, @ArgonautBrandy!)

The @republicoftea's new White Jasmine Sparkling Tea —100% organic white tea from China’s Fujian province— has a decided sparkling wine vibe, but is non-alcoholic. Reviewed in my Distiller Magazine column: distilling.com/distillermagaz… @distilling (Photo Courtesy of Republic of Tea)

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve sunset hike, on hills paralleling the coast in the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula. Inland is Silicon Valley but along the coast? Redwood forests, pines, rolling hills: golden in the summer, lush green in winter & spring: youtu.be/EanI3KI6dEw

#RestaurantBathrooms / #BathroomBreak / #BestLoos: Vintage vibes, animal prints and feathers in the romantically feminine, seductive, 1920s-30s-esque Left Door #SF. @leftdoorsf

That crazy morning sunrise and light flying into Sao Paulo earlier this week... FINALLY, my first time in Brazil. And I'm in love with place and people!

At modern Guamanian rarity, Prubechu, my top 2 dishes since day 1 over a decade ago? —cold keleguan: shredded manok (chicken) piled on titiyas (coconut flour flatbread) —pika tamales gisu w/ fried egg 10 restaurants remaining (quietly) great: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/10-sf-restau…

This amazing couple (& family). What a privilege to spend time w/ Jorge Vallejo & Ale Flores exploring some of their favorite eateries & haunts in Mexico City + @CMLL_OFICIAL Lucha Libre! Then my return to their superb @rest_Quintonil (1st time since 2013) youtu.be/-Y0acelpQYk

Bartenders: applications opened today (closing May 27) for 2026 World's @50BestBars Scholarship. The all-expenses-paid program offers immersive stages at Line Athens & Tres Monos Buenos Aires. Must be at 21+years w/ minimum 3 years bartending experience: barsscholarship.theworlds50best.com/live/en/page/h…

Tiya chef Pujan Sarkar crafts inspired modern Indian, like insanely-good chicken gushtaba, a giant meatball in Amul cheese fondue (processed creamy Indian cheese) w/ leeks & truffles. With chili cheese kulcha, it’s divine. 10 restaurants remaining great: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/10-sf-restau…

Twice this week with my girl Dakota: modern Korean-Taiwanese feasting at Yeobo Darling ++ the Via Aurelia Derby party Saturday, complete with Mint Juleps (of course), live jazz, hats and seersucker suits, little Hot Brown canapés and chef David Nayfeld's pastas.

Since 1935, North Beach’s cozy @TommasosSF has held steady as home to the first wood-fired brick oven on the West Coast. Under loving new ownership, it's in top form. And I can't resist the Red, White & Green pizza, tributing the Italian flag: virginiamiller.substack.com/p/10-sf-restau…

Hoja santa flautas, mini-Yucatecan pib tamales, grilled oyster mushroom tacos & cochinita pibil twist with mussels & beef tongue. A peek at the inspired modern Mayan-Mexican cooking at @huniikmid from forward-thinking chef Roberto Solis & team in Merida: youtu.be/81T-gb06BHo

Oban’s second release in its limited-edition 15-Year-Old series is @ObanScotch 15 Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky, just launched in March 2026... Reviewed in my Distiller Magazine column: distilling.com/distillermagaz… @Distilling

Sunday afternoon rooftop brunching at Rise Over Run, followed by wandering one of my most beloved neighborhoods ever, @sfjapantown, with my Cuz. @HotelKabuki @japantown