For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oktoberfest, the fabled beer festival held in Munich, Germany, has returned. If you haven’t booked your flights to Munich for the real thing, you can always indulge in some of the local Oktoberfest festivities taking place right here on the Peninsula.
Read MoreDariusz Paczuski’s early memories of vodka at the dining table are a throughline to his Polish heritage, with shots of vodka serving as the de facto beverage pairing and perfect foil for the salty, rich and meat-laden cuisine he grew up around. Decades later, Paczuski and his business partner, Ukrainian immigrant Dmitry Lipkin, are channeling their memories of Eastern Europe as they lead fundraising efforts for Ukrainian relief organizations through ...
Read MoreFrom tap takeovers and a festival to limited-edition releases, celebrate SF Beer Week without having to leave the Peninsula at these local participating establishments.
Read MoreFogbird cocktail lounge in San Mateo aims to craft approachable cocktails in a friendly atmosphere built for the post-COVID social scene.
Read MoreIt’s time to ditch the cold brews and ice-cold pints in favor of warming mugs of tea, hot cocktails, and exceptional coffee. Don your scarf and check out one of these 10 splendid options for hot drinks on the Peninsula.
Read MoreOrder up the classic cocktail (or a modern variation) in support of a good cause.
Read MoreSteak + grilled onions + liquid cheese= edible East Coast magic
Read MoreThe long-awaited Palo Alto project is now open on Bryant Street, with French food from next door and drinks that are fun, complex and sometimes alcohol-free.
Read MoreSeek out these creative twists on classic drinks from Peninsula bartenders.
Read MoreLet the master of obscure syrups, sticky citrus and rare rums take you to a faraway island. Brian Matulis strains a mai tai at Timber & Salt in Redwood City. (Photo by Adam Pardee) Every Thursday, Brian Matulis, the bar manager at Timber & Salt in Redwood City, offers his customers a “vacation in a glass.” For one night a week, on “Tiki Thursday,” Matulis serves cocktails of his choosing from the ...
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