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
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Live music by Spill the Wine
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Fresh Oysters by Mer-Sea | Small bites from Sazon Latin Kitchen | Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
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Library wine tasting with by Mike & Anne Dashe
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Fun prizes throughout the day | Special 30th Anniversary wine pricing
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
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
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.
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, 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
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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, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. This Weekend
The Experience:
Sunny Patio or Cozy Corner?
Lager or IPA? Solo or crew? However you do it, there’s a spot for you at one of East Brother Beer Co’s locations.
Tam Tavern in Mill Valley has elevated pub fare, fresh beer on tap and a beer garden. Perfect gathering place after your weekend hike or bike ride. If you are in the city, Rec Room by East Brother Beer Co. is a downtown San Francisco taproom located inside the Metreon. Easy night out with food next door, entertainment and pints. And then we all love the brewery in Richmond, where East Brother landed to pursue their dream of making classic beer.
And they created award-winning beer.
East Brother Beer Co. has it all. Have fun this weekend and visit them!
- East Brother Beer Co – 1001 Canal Blvd in RIchmond
- Tam Tavern – 152 Shoreline Highway in Mill Valley
- Rec Room – in the Metreon in San Francisco at Fourth & Mission
Where:
1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern with Friends
The Experience:
Meet for Happy Hour and Greek meze!
Invite your friends and share the flavors of their Greek Meze—featuring pancetta wrapped prawns, loukaniko, creamy tzatziki, pita bread, grilled halloumi, and dolmathes.
Greek meze is a traditional, casual dining experience featuring an array of small, savory plates designed for sharing, often paired with drinks like ouzo, tsipouro, or wine. These dishes—such as dips, cheeses, grilled meats, and vegetables—are a social, leisurely ‘taste’ meant to accompany conversation and drinks
You can stay on for more ‘tastes’ like their Greek Cobb Salad with grilled chicken, bacon, feta, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives over mixed greens. And they have lots of appetizers:
- Calamari – Crispy fried calamari with onion petals. lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese – Over a bed of arugula, cherry tomatoes. and pita with a lemon caper sauce
- Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns GF – Served over a bed of baby arugula drizzled with a lemon beurre blanc
- Loukaniko – Locally made Greek sausage served with tzatziki and pita bread
- Meatballs –Meatballs in a roasted tomato sauce
- Spanakopita Ⓥ – Spinach and feta pie in filo dough
- And more! Plus, they have a to-die-for decadent chocolate cake.
Fans rave about their Alameda Gold Rush cocktail – Redemption High Rye Bourbon, Greek Wildflower Honey, Fresh Lemon and a Touch of Cinnamon. Have fun! They can’t wait to serve you!
Hours: Mon – Thurs 4-8:30pm. Fri – 4-9:30pm; Sun – 4-9pm.Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. (510) 671-2867
Where:
1901 Park St.
https://theparkstreettavern.com
