These new bars in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond made us want to order round after round this year.
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This East Bay distillery just hit the big 4-0
Alameda distillery St. George Spirits will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend.
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6 East Bay bars serving inventive mezcal cocktails
Bars in Berkeley and Oakland are finding cool new ways to use the centuries-old Mexican spirit.
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4 thrilling takes on the mai tai, Oakland’s almost-official cocktail
The mai tai cocktail was invented in Oakland 78 years ago. Here’s how it’s evolved in the years since.
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11 new East Bay bars to try (and 6 more to look forward to)
Pull up a stool at these brand-new, reopened or hotly anticipated bars in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
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8 East Bay restaurants that serve great brunch cocktails
Destinations in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Kir Royales and more.
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Thee Stork Club is now open with season-appropriate spooky vibes
The folks behind Eli’s Mile High Club and Mosswood Meltdown promise a trashy, 1970s dive bar in the venerable Stork Club space.
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Founder of new East Bay queer bar dreams of a ‘Castro of Oakland’
After years of delays, Oakland’s newest LGBTQIA+ bar is almost ready to open.
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This Oakland-founded group helps Black drinkers consider their cocktails
The six-year-old Black Bourbon Society boasts 30,000 members and events across the country.
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High 5ive just launched one of Oakland’s highest brunches
One of the hottest nightclubs in the city is hoping to lure the sun-seeking crowd with a new rooftop brunch.
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Can the Inclusion Beer Project prompt real change at East Bay breweries?
Local craft breweries have announced a commitment to diversity and inclusion, but information on change can be hard to find.
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Where to find great cold weather cocktails
These fantastic East Bay spots all boast nice cozy drinks for these chilly winter days.
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Oakland’s first Black-owned brewery created a popcorn-packed beer to honor rap legend Shock G
A music icon, a community-focused brewery, and an established Oakland taproom teamed up to create a special tribute brew.