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In search of: Tiki Tidings
I was first introduced to the magic of a properly timed rum-based libation by Danville resident Kent Wisneor, known at some local bar tops as “Tiki Kent.” Out of the many important tell-tale signs of a great...
Temescal Brewing’s unstuffy Drinking Society
“Come rally friends and raise your cups, at Temescal Brewing where it’s pilsners up.” — The Summertime Drinking Society chant
At Temescal Brewing, Monday night is “Society Night,” dedicated to the “distinguished members” (their words) of its new...
Broc Cellars Does Wine, Naturally
Since 2002, when winemaker Chris Brockway established Berkeley’s Broc Cellars, the focus has been on using organically grown grapes, fermented with the yeast that occurs naturally on them, resulting in a true natural wine. Brockway’s partner in...
Spirited and Spirit-Free Cocktails for Spring
The Factory Bar
Richmond’s The Factory Bar is an urban oasis, a dog-friendly lounge with human-friendly drinks, frequent food popups and one of the best garden patios in the East Bay. Their spring menu includes nine new cocktails.
‘P7’
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Noria Wines at Nakamura Cellars
Berkeley’s Gilman District is celebrated for its punk music venue, breweries that have become popular gathering places, a Whole Foods Market, and, more recently, the new Boichik Bagels’ factory and cafe. But winemaker Nori Nakamura decided to...
Tenacious Focus
If it wasn’t a ridiculous, horrible idea, Bex Pezzullo might have named her company and the fine hard cider she crafts, “Tenacious Focus.” Instead, the hospitality and beverage industry veteran applied greater wisdom, selecting Sincere Cider and...
Spirited Stories
Not only do East Bay distilleries produce world-class spirits, but the stories behind their inceptions are beguiling. East Bay checked in with four of them.
Absinthia and the Green Fairy
Absinthe was illegal and banished from the world of...
