I've always thought that the best way to experience a city is through its bars and restaurants. I started writing about these places when I moved to San Francisco and spent every Sunday at a new ramen bar trying to familiarize myself with the city. Writing was a way to remember where I'd been, and share my thoughts with friends. I have since expanded my repertoire beyond ramen, and moved to another city (New York), but in the process amassed a collection of over 1,000 places where I've had the good fortune of being a customer.
Food and drink have a nice way of playing a supporting role in most things we do, and so I view this map just as much a journal as I do a catalogue of the best places to eat and drink. I hope you use this as a tool to figure out where to go next, whether you're on a first date, looking for a boozy brunch, or planning a dinner with your extended family. But most importantly, this map should make exploring the city easier. If you, like me, obsessively document where you eat and drink, I'd love to hear from you.