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Thirsty – Wine Dinners, Beer Festivals and our 1st Anniversary Party!

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photo: Christina Mitchell

photo: Christina Mitchell

The east bay dish 1st anniversary party will be at one my favorite bars: Penelope.  The space is comfortable; the owners are cool people and the cocktails are unique.  I’m still working my way through the menu, but my current favorites are the Oaktown Heat and the Jali Berry (pictured – yes, that’s a jalapeño garnish).  Penelope is only a few blocks away from the 12th Street BART station, so there is absolutely no excuse for missing the party.

Muchísimas gracias to my old friends for the support and to my new friends for the good times and good food.  Yup, it’s definitely time to celebrate.
Clay at 11th Street, Oakland
510-834-0404
Thurs, 10/21, 7pm

If you’re interested in Italian wine, you might want to go to the wine dinner hosted by Farmstead Cheeses and Wines at Locanda da Eva.  Dalla Terra Winery is the special guest, and they’ll pour “astoundingly great, handcrafted wines from Italy, each representing the best in their class.”  Chef Huw Thornton will serve a seasonal menu to go along with the wines. Don’t wait to make a reservation, because this event will sell out.
2826 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley
510-864-9463
Wed, 10/20, 6:45pm
$82 plus tax and gratuity

If California wine is more your thing, BayWolf is hosting a 5-course dinner featuring fresh vegetables from the Talley Farm and paired with wines fro Talley Vineyards.
3853 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
510-655-6004
Thurs, 10/21, 6:30
$90 plus tax and gratuity

Beer drinkers, don’t feel left out.  Here are a couple events for you:

Linden Street Brewery is hosting Brats & Beer next weekend.  It’s free to get in, and $10 gets you 2 beer tickets and a souvenir glass.  Expect live music, cooking demos and lots of games.  Food and drink offerings include grilled bratwursts, saurkraut, German baked beans handcrafted brews.  It will include the newly released Deep Roots red lager and handcrafted Root Beer for the kids. Proceeds of the family friendly fundraiser (say that 3 times fast) go to Bay Area Community Services and the Oakland Rotary Community Endowment.
95 Linden Street, Oakland
Sat, 10/23, 12 – 5pm
free admission

The first annual Bay Area Craft Beer Festival features over 30 microbreweries, plenty of food and live music.  To make it convenient, for the out of towners, there’s also a shuttle that runs from the closest BART station.
333 Ferry Street, Martinez
925-228-3577
Sat, 10/23, 1 – 5pm
$35 in advance, $45 at the door

Urban Legend’s 1st Annual Grape Stomp is also coming soon.   There will be a shallow vat (12-15 inch) for the hesitant and a deeper one (36 inches) for the enthusiastic folks.  Please dress appropriately.  Paul’s Paella will serve their specialty and a vegetarian friendly dish.  All proceeds benefit Playworks Oakland & East Bay.
621 4th Street, Oakland
510-545-4356
Sat, 10/23, 4 – 8pm
$30

Christina Mitchell

Christina Mitchell

Christina is the founder of East Bay Dish. Her writing has also been featured in East Bay Express, Berkeleyside, Oakland Magazine and Edible East Bay.
Christina Mitchell

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