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Oakland’s newest lounge & lots of wine events

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Uptown has a brand new addition to the growing nightlife scene, according to the Oakland Tribune. Para Diso Lounge is named after a district of Asmara, the capital city of the owners’ native Eritrea.  Sharing one of the owners of 2022 (the bar on Telegraph and 21st), this new spot sounds like it’s a lot bigger with 2 dance floors, 2 full bars and 2 big flat screen TVs.  The grand opening is still a few weeks away but the lounge “has been operating on weekends on a limited basis.”
Telegraph and 23rd Street, Oakland

Chocolate and wine
If you’re trying to finish your holiday shopping (or start like me), maybe you should stop by A Donkey and Goat.  I saw them pick and press grapes on In Wine Country the other day, and really appreciated their natural philosophy.  They are offering a Taste Box, which includes samples of 4 Syrahs and Bittersweet chocolate for $20.  The Taste Box Deluxe ($95) includes everything in the Taste Box plus a gift code for two bottles, so your friends can taste before they order.  Avoid the $10 shipping charge by picking it up either this Saturday or next.
Sat 12/12 and 12/19, 12 – 5 pm
2323 B Fourth Street at Bancroft, Berkeley

Meteors, bento boxes and wine
Eden Canyon’s Holiday party will start out with wine tasting and food catered by Yoshi’s.  Then, an astronomer will discuss the meteor shower (with an anticipated 100-120 per hour), followed by observatory deck viewing.  If mother nature isn’t cooperating, Plan B will take the event inside the planitarium.
Sun 12/13, 6 – 10 pm
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland
telescopes are free, wine flight is $5 (free with RSVP), bento boxes are $18 in advance and $22 at the event

Jewelery and Wine
Frog Tooth Vineyards and April Martin Designs are joining forces to host a Christmas wine and trunk show at Vida y Vino. Sipping and shopping…sounds like fun to me!
43808 Christy Street, Fremont
Tues 12/15, 6pm

periscope cellars

periscope cellars

Yoga and wine
Sipping and stretching…if Hatha Yoga wasn’t enough to get you relaxed, Periscope Cellars will add red wines to the experience.  The class is for all levels and their only requirements are a positive attitude and a yoga mat.
1410 62nd Street, Suite B, Emeryville
Thurs 12/17, 6pm
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

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.
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