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The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars 30th Sale

The Experience:

Hang, sip & vibe at Hanger 25!

This year marks a milestone that means a lot to our friends at Dashe Cellars – 3 0 years! You are invited to raise a glass with them with special anniversary pricing on all your favorite wines. 20% off 6 bottles and 30% off 12 bottles. Create a fun afternoon with your friends in the cool tasting room or out on the patio and discover some great wines. Check out their Zins!

How to shop:

  • Online: Visit their store and add bottles to unlock your discount automatically.
  • In-Person: Visit the winery and hand-pick each bottle yourself.

Join them Saturday, June 13th from 1–4pm for an afternoon of wine, food, music, and memories at the winery. Your $15 ticket includes:

  • Event Entry
  • Commemorative Riedel Glass
  • Your First Glass of Wine
  • Live music by Spill the Wine
  • Fresh Oysters by Mer-Sea | Small bites from Sazon Latin Kitchen | Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
  • Library wine tasting with by Mike & Anne Dashe
  • Fun prizes throughout the day | Special 30th Anniversary wine pricing
Cheers to 30 Years! 
In 1996, Mike and Anne Dashe did something a little bold: they started a winery… and got married in the same year. What began as a shared leap of faith has grown into three decades of winemaking, friendships, and a community they are deeply grateful for.

According to Anne & Mike Dashe, “It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the journey. Raise a glass with us and stock up while the sale lasts!”

Good wine, good company. They hope to see you this weekend or next for the party!

About

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.

They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.

Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse After-Work

The Experience:

TGIF!!

Well, almost. Stop in for their awesome Happy Hour Nosh and Libations to get your weekend off to a fantastic start. Sammy and Alejandro are waiting to help you with drinks.

Fans rave about their Lychee Martini (circa 2003) – vodka, lime juice, triple sec, Lychee puree – and their Rum Diary – Sunken Ship Silver Rum, False Idol 151, ginger and Aztec Chocolate Bitters. Be sure to ask about their ‘Dealers Choice’ Cocktail of the Day. And, Townhouse is known for their excellent wine cellar.

Happy Hour Drinks:

  • House red, white and rose wines – $8
  • Zonin Citrus Spritz – $8
  • House Martini – gin or vodka – $8
  • House Manhattan or Margarita – $8
  • Select Beers Draft – $5

Happy Hour Nosh: Olives, Arugula Salad, Townhouse Wings with house bleu cheese, artichoke hearts and warm truffle fries.

“Townhouse is always fantastic,” says longtime customer Jennifer Wickliffe. “They feel like family. You walk in the door, and they greet you. You always feel welcomed and comfortable. Plus, you can’t beat the food and drinks and the people who serve them!”

Need a venue to gather and enjoy delicious flavors with your team or group? This is the place. Townhouse’s warm and welcoming ambiance sets the stage for camaraderie and conversation. Plus, a culinary experience your group and friends will not forget.

Hours

  • Kitchen: Mon – Sat 2-9pm
  • Happy Hour… Mon – Fri.: 2-5:30pm
  • Dinner? Reserve your seat now! 510-652-6151 They can’t wait to see you!

Where:

5862 Doyle Street

Emeryville

http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com

The Experience, Berkeley: Bay Area Book Festival

The Experience:

Are you a book worm? Passionate about our future!

If so, don’t miss out on the Bay Area Book Festival that is coming to town and celebrating its 12th year Fri – Sun, May 29-31.  Engage yourself in a cultural celebration in a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices.

Participate in first-rate live conversations with top authors on compelling topics, authors’ readings, writing workshops, democracy dialogues and even a bookworm block party! There’s a free lively outdoor fair that directly connects you/your company with engaged book lovers eager to learn about new literary and consumer products and services.

Headliners. Over the course of three evenings and five separate headliner sessions, join them at the The Freight for mesmerizing and timely discussions about world building and movement building, how to foster diversity and equity in publishing, globalist pasts, presents, and futures, horror as cultural critique, and black feminist futurescaping! Arrive and build community in a packed house of 500 like-minded folks. Headliners tickets.

Festival Map

Festival Schedule

Abou:t

The Bay Area Book Festival unites readers, writers, and changemakers. Their mission is to uplift and honor the full spectrum of literary voices, with particular care for those who have been historically excluded or marginalized, while encouraging reading, creative expression, and critical thinking across all ages and backgrounds.

Location: Downtown Berkeley.

  • Main Outdoor Fair & Bookworm Block Party: Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
  • Youth Activities & Readings: Berkeley Public Library (Main Branch, 2090 Kittredge St.)
  • Panels & Readings: The Freight & Salvage (2020 Addison St.)
  • Author Talks & Locus Awards: Hotel Shattuck Plaza (2086 Allston Way)
  • Performing Arts & Sessions: The Marsh Arts Center (2120 Allston Way)

Where:

Downtown Berkeley

Berekeley, CA

The Experience, Alameda: Urban Legend Cellars Sips + Nibbles + Music

The Experience:

Your Sunday vibe on the water!

‘Here comes the sun…’ Drew and Scott from the Sun Kings, an acoustic Beatles tribute band duo, will fill the patio with tunes you love. Sazon Latin Kitchen will be serving up those fabulous Baja Fish Tacos, Tostadas, Quesadillas and more while you enjoy the wine experience that fits your day. By the glass or bottle. Reservations are suggested–tables fill up fast.

You can pick your experience, and relax with:

  • Tastings–Enjoy a curated tasting of 4 current releases with vegan/gluten free small bites–a wine exploration just for you. With indoor and outdoor options, tailor your perfect experience.
  • Glasses & Bottles–Settle into one of their pergolas on the patio or indoors in the wine studio with your favorite sip–and up to 8 of your favorite people. Tasty nibbles are available, too, or bring your own picnic.

Summer hours: Saturday, Noon-7:30; Sunday, Noon-5:30. Last call 30 minutes before closing.

  • Don’t forget to pick up your Alameda Trail Guide!
  • Owners Steve and Marilee Shaffer are both passionate about great and interesting food wines. They can’t wait to see you and introduce you to their wines. Reserve your experience now!  Questions? 510.545.4356

Where:

1951 Monarch St, Building 25
Alameda Point

https://ulcellars.com

The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana Happy Hour

The Experience:

Kick off your summer with Happy Hour Italiana!

The evenings are getting longer and you deserve a respite and something to look forward to with your friends. Meet up with them. You may just want to hang out on the serene patio or hang inside. But let’s get it right with La Strada’s amazing appetizers.

Check out a few of the Happy Hour Menu items available Monday through Friday, 3-6pm:

  • Fried Prawns & Chips – deep fried prawns with French fries
  • Garlic Parmesan Wings – served with Ranch Dressing and house-made BBQ Sauce
  • Calamari Friti – served with cocktail and tartar sauces with lemon
  • Beef Skewer –  Angus beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, Demi-glaze
  • Crostini, Garlic Bread, Garlic Cheese Fries, Meatballs and more!

There’s something for everyone with Well Drinks, Cocktails, Bottled Beer, Wine (including a Bella Sera Pinot Grigio from Tuscany).

The full menu is available at https://lastradasanpablo.com/happy-hour-menu 

Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

https://lastradasanpablo.com

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