BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drink Me//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Drink Me X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://drinkmemag.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drink Me X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120420 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T231545 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T231545 UID:6017@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Donato Enoteca Wine Dinner DESCRIPTION:Donato Enoteca will host a Produttori del Barbaresco Wine Dinner with Aldo Vacca on Thursday\, April 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The $125.00 five-course (plus hors d'oeuvres) prix fixe wine paired Piemontese cuisine menu will be prepared by Donato Enoteca Executive Chef/owner Donato Scotti and will feature single crus wines. This will be a very rare opportunity to try such vintages and to meet iconic wine maker Aldo Vacca. Reservations for this extraordinary evening will be accepted beginning in early April. For more information\, visit www.donatoenoteca.com. Donato Enoteca\, located at 1041 Middlefield Road in Redwood City\, California\, is one of the South Bay’s best-known culinary destinations. Visit the restaurant on the Web at www.donatoenoteca.com. The telephone number is (650) 701-1000. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/donato-enoteca-wine-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120411 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T175627 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T180711 UID:6015@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Whisk(e)y Survey Series - Intro to Bourbon and Rye Whisky DESCRIPTION:Bourbon and Rye Whiskies are Amercian styles of whisky with rich ties to our American history and the modern cocktail revolution\, but many people don't know these stories or the details behind these patriotic products. Join Boothby Center Director H. Joseph Ehrmann\, fresh home from a trip to Kentucky\, in a tasting of various different styles and recipes that make these spirits so popular today. You'll get a welcome cocktail a a full tasting that demonstrates the various styles of these whiskies. Tickets: http://bourbonandrye.eventbrite.com/ Ticket holders must be 21 years old and older and must provide valid\, government issued identification upon entry. Enter at the door with the BCCAC logo poster (see logo above right)\, to the left of  M Cafe. Parking options: on street or across the street at the Some Grand Building ($2 for first hour\, $8 up to 4 hours). Bart Civic Center stop is 1.5 blocks away. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-whiskey-survey-series-intro-to-bourbon-and-rye-whisky/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120728 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T175118 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T175118 UID:6014@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Cocktails - Boothby Center DESCRIPTION:2 hrs – This class teaches the culinary aspects of utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients in the creation and presentation of exceptional cocktails. It takes into account the most current information from our farmers as to what is ripe NOW\, what is on its way out of season and what we have coming up soon. By staying in contact with our farmers markets and the seasonality of ingredients\, we can continually keep our cocktails fresh and appropriate for the times. We will include a brief review of tools and techniques\, but the focus will be on the drinks and concepts. A basic knowledge of bar skills would be helpful but not required (this is a good follow up class for those who have taken our Mixology 101 class). Class takes place on the LAST FRIDAY of every month\, from 7pm to 9pm\, and may be taught with or by different instructors / guests of Scott's. Scott's book\, Artisanal Cocktails\, will be available for purchase at the class. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/seasonal-cocktails-boothby-center-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120630 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T175029 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T175029 UID:6013@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Cocktails - Boothby Center DESCRIPTION:2 hrs – This class teaches the culinary aspects of utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients in the creation and presentation of exceptional cocktails. It takes into account the most current information from our farmers as to what is ripe NOW\, what is on its way out of season and what we have coming up soon. By staying in contact with our farmers markets and the seasonality of ingredients\, we can continually keep our cocktails fresh and appropriate for the times. We will include a brief review of tools and techniques\, but the focus will be on the drinks and concepts. A basic knowledge of bar skills would be helpful but not required (this is a good follow up class for those who have taken our Mixology 101 class). Class takes place on the LAST FRIDAY of every month\, from 7pm to 9pm\, and may be taught with or by different instructors / guests of Scott's. Scott's book\, Artisanal Cocktails\, will be available for purchase at the class. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/seasonal-cocktails-boothby-center-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120526 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T174848 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T174848 UID:6012@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Cocktails - Boothby Center DESCRIPTION:2 hrs – This class teaches the culinary aspects of utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients in the creation and presentation of exceptional cocktails. It takes into account the most current information from our farmers as to what is ripe NOW\, what is on its way out of season and what we have coming up soon. By staying in contact with our farmers markets and the seasonality of ingredients\, we can continually keep our cocktails fresh and appropriate for the times. We will include a brief review of tools and techniques\, but the focus will be on the drinks and concepts. A basic knowledge of bar skills would be helpful but not required (this is a good follow up class for those who have taken our Mixology 101 class). Class takes place on the LAST FRIDAY of every month\, from 7pm to 9pm\, and may be taught with or by different instructors / guests of Scott's. Scott's book\, Artisanal Cocktails\, will be available for purchase at the class. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/seasonal-cocktails-boothby-center-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120428 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T174740 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T174740 UID:6011@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Cocktails - Boothby Center DESCRIPTION:2 hrs – This class teaches the culinary aspects of utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients in the creation and presentation of exceptional cocktails. It takes into account the most current information from our farmers as to what is ripe NOW\, what is on its way out of season and what we have coming up soon. By staying in contact with our farmers markets and the seasonality of ingredients\, we can continually keep our cocktails fresh and appropriate for the times. We will include a brief review of tools and techniques\, but the focus will be on the drinks and concepts. A basic knowledge of bar skills would be helpful but not required (this is a good follow up class for those who have taken our Mixology 101 class). Class takes place on the LAST FRIDAY of every month\, from 7pm to 9pm\, and may be taught with or by different instructors / guests of Scott's. Scott's book\, Artisanal Cocktails\, will be available for purchase at the class. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/seasonal-cocktails-boothby-center-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120331 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T174620 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T174620 UID:6010@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Cocktails - Boothby Center DESCRIPTION:2 hrs – This class teaches the culinary aspects of utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients in the creation and presentation of exceptional cocktails. It takes into account the most current information from our farmers as to what is ripe NOW\, what is on its way out of season and what we have coming up soon. By staying in contact with our farmers markets and the seasonality of ingredients\, we can continually keep our cocktails fresh and appropriate for the times. We will include a brief review of tools and techniques\, but the focus will be on the drinks and concepts. A basic knowledge of bar skills would be helpful but not required (this is a good follow up class for those who have taken our Mixology 101 class). Class takes place on the LAST FRIDAY of every month\, from 7pm to 9pm\, and may be taught with or by different instructors / guests of Scott's. Scott's book\, Artisanal Cocktails\, will be available for purchase at the class. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/seasonal-cocktails-boothby-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120402 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120326T173723 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T173731 UID:6005@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Schmaltz Brewing Funky Jewbelation Launch Party DESCRIPTION:You're invited to the Funky Jewbelation launch party at Southern Pacific Brewing in SF. Don't miss this chance to try the Barrel Aged release #6 - Funky Jewbelation\, a blend of 6 ales aged in rye whiskey and bourbon barrels. Where: Southern Pacific Brewing\, 620 Treat Ave\, San Francisco April 1st\, 2-6pm. Live bands\, cash bar\, no cover. Bell bottoms and afros welcome. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/schmaltz-brewing-funky-jewbelation-launch-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120426 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120319T161418 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T161418 UID:5888@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Administrative Professionals Happy Hour at Urban Tavern DESCRIPTION:Urban Tavern in downtown San Francisco will honor administrative professionals on Wednesday\, April 25 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. by offering select draft beers and wines by the glass for just $5.00. No food purchase or reservations will be required. Administrative Professionals Day is a registered trademark of the International Association of Administrative Professionals and is being celebrated in 2012 in the United States on April 25. Urban Tavern serves American gastropub cuisine prepared with seasonal\, fresh\, often locally sourced organic ingredients and offers diners five hours of complimentary parking at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Urban Tavern is located at 333 O’Farrell Street near Mason Street in downtown San Francisco\, California. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast\, lunch and dinner. The restaurant’s Web address is www.urbantavernsf.com. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.com or by calling (415) 923-4400. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/administrative-professionals-happy-hour-at-urban-tavern/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120325 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120316T233529 LAST-MODIFIED:20120316T233529 UID:5886@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Hows and Whys of Fermented Foods DESCRIPTION:Another seminar to join during the California Artisan Cheese Festival! Cheese\, beer and bread make up our tasting seminar on fermented foods. This is a quick study on the elements that each of these foods have in common\, what makes them work well together or in some instances\, not so well. With Michael you will look at the common appeal that bring each of these foods to your tasting table and help you discover the flavors that work to make these pairings great. Michael has paired up several cheeses\, beers and breads to give you a wide diversity of flavors and combinations. Each pairing will present both common and unexpected pairing elements that will enlighten on each cheese\, beer and bread\, as well as an explanation why and how they work together. With Michael's guidance you'll overcome your fear of pairing and take away a first hand understanding of how and WHY cheeses\, beers and breads work together for your palate. Michael has over 25 years in working with wines and food. He has taught wine\, beer\, food and cheese pairing classes at cooking schools\, distributorships\, breweries and wineries worldwide. He has been a judge at the World Cheese Awards and the International Cheese Awards and is a member of the Guilde of Fromagers. http://www.artisancheesefestival.com/schedule_saturday1.html LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/fermented_foods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120325 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120316T233159 LAST-MODIFIED:20120316T233223 UID:5884@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:California Craft Brews and the Cheeses That Love Them DESCRIPTION:A part of the weekend long events of California'a Artisan Cheese Festival join the fun for a seminar on craft brews and cheese. Calling all craft beer fans. And cheese fans. And the right-minded people who love them both. In this thirst-quenching session\, you’ll sample some of California’s best brews\, from Belgian-style ale to snappy IPA to creamy\, malt-forward Stout. Adam Dulye\, executive chef of Monk’s Kettle and Abbot’s Cellar in San Francisco\, will steer us through the beers\, while Janet Fletcher\, San Francisco Chronicle cheese columnist and author of a forthcoming book on beer and cheese\, will choose cheeses that partner them best. Janet has spent three decades as a San Francisco Bay Area Journalist. She spotlights the trends and profiles of the people who make Northern California such an exhilarating place to cook\, eat and work. Adam is the Executive Chef at San Francisco's premier gastropub\, The Monk's Kettle. With an approach best described as farm to table\, Dulye works with brewers to push the envelope on the beer and food trend. http://www.artisancheesefestival.com/schedule_saturday1.html LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/california-craft-brews-and-the-cheeses-that-love-them/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120317 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120312T165818 LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T165818 UID:5845@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY: LB Steak in San Jose To Host Beermaster Dinner DESCRIPTION:LB Steak in San Jose will host a Gordon Biersch Brewing Company Brewmaster Dinner on Friday\, March 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The $70.00 five-course prix fixe menu will be paired with selections of Gordon Biersch’s unique local beers and Dan Gordon\, co-founder of the Gordon Biersch Brewing Company and a world class brewmaster\, will attend the dinner. Bracketing this special evening which anchors LB Steak's Beer Fest 2012 is a March 15 kickoff Happy Hour offering of German-inspired food items served from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m.\, plus a March 17 St. Patrick's Day celebration\, the highlight of which will be Irish inspired dishes available at lunch and dinner; along with the regular a la carte menu. LB Steak is located at 334 Santana Row in San Jose\, California. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with continuous bar and terrace service throughout the day. Free nearby parking is readily available. Visit LB Steak on the Web at www.lbsteak.com. For more information or reservations\, also available through OpenTable.com\, call (408) 244-1180. LB Steak 334 Santana Row\, Suite 1000 San Jose\, California\, 95128 (408) 244-1180 www.lbsteak.com LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/lb-steak-in-san-jose-to-host-beermaster-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120331 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120309T205053 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T205053 UID:5829@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Alexander’s Steakhouse San Francisco Hosts Foie Gras Dinner & Benefit DESCRIPTION:Alexander’s Steakhouse in San Francisco will host a $250.00 six-course foie gras and wine paired dinner on Friday\, March 30 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Joining Alexander’s San Francisco chef Marc Zimmerman will be David Barzigan from Fifth Floor\, Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn\, Ken Frank of La Toque\, Joseph Elenterio of Chez TJ\, and Alexander's Pastry Chef Dan Huynh. All profits will be donated to CHEFS\, the Coalition for Humane and Ethical Farming Standards. The price of the dinner excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Alexander’s Steakhouse in San Francisco is located at 448 Brannan Street between Third and Fourth Streets. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly from 5:30 PM until close. Valet parking is available\, there are garages or lots in the area and the neighborhood streets are sometimes an option. For more information or for reservations\, which can also be made via OpenTable.com\, call (415) 495-1111. The Web address is www.alexanderssteakhouse.com. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/alexander%e2%80%99s-steakhouse-san-francisco-hosts-foie-gras-dinner-benefit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120331 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120309T175242 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T175242 UID:5816@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:San Francisco POUR DESCRIPTION:The First Annual San Francisco POUR Event’s attendees will be greeted in the Grand Entrance of the historic Merchant Exchange Building\, from where they will be whisked away to the elegant Julia Morgan Ballroom on the 15th floor. Tasting glass and guide in hand\, over 30 brands will be pouring their best for our 500+ guests. In addition to the top-of-the-line tasting\, there will be live entertainment\, light appetizers provided by Credo\, a souvenir sampling glass\, and more. VIP Attendees will be treated to expedited early admission to the event\, as well as the opportunity to sip reserved choices\, and a gift bag upon departure. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail. (see below for more information on the BCCAC) http://sfpour.eventbrite.com/ 21+ only LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/san-francisco-pour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120415T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120309T172403 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T173546 UID:5814@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:San Francisco Vintners Market DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Vintners Market is back with a spring showcase of top notch wineries selling their wines direct to the consumer. If you’re tired of going to wine tasting events\, discovering great new wines and then never being able to find them again\, San Francisco Vintners Market is for you. Similar to farmers markets\, our event allows consumers to sample the wines on display and buy them on the spot. San Francisco Vintners Market is the first of its kind wine tasting and buying experience where wine enthusiasts can try and buy wines from up to 200 wineries. http://www.sfvintnersmarket.com/ Cost: General Admission: $80.00 (Includes all wines except Reserve Room) Reserve Admission: $100 (Includes Reserve Room access to wines priced at $50 per bottle or higher) Times: Trade tasting 12pm – 1pm Saturday & Sunday (RETAIL WINE BUYERS AND MEDIA ONLY) General Admission: 1pm – 4pm Saturday & Sunday Reserve Room Access: 12pm – 4pm Saturday & Sunday 21 AND OLDER ONLY! NO PETS OR CHILDREN! NO TICKET REFUNDS! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/san-francisco-vintners-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120321 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120305T234128 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T234128 UID:5797@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Dobbs Ferry Wine Dinner with Seghesio Family Vineyards DESCRIPTION:Dobbs Ferry in San Francisco will host a Seghesio Family Vineyards wine dinner on Tuesday\, March 20\, 2012\, beginning at 7:00 PM. The evening’s menu\, prepared by Dobbs Ferry Executive Chef and owner Mike Yakura\, will consist of four courses\, each paired with the perfect Seghesio wine. The cost of the dinner\, with wine\, is $60.00 per guest\, excluding tax and gratuity. A representative of Seghesio Family Vineyards will be on hand to answer questions. Call (415) 551-7700 to reserve seats for the dinner. Dobbs Ferry is located at 409 Gough Street between Grove and Hayes Streets in San Francisco\, California. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly\, for lunch Monday through Friday\, and for weekend brunch. There are private garages or lots in the area and metered neighborhood street parking is sometimes an option. For more information or for reservations\, which can also be made via OpenTable.com\, call (415) 551-7700. The Web address is www.dobbsferrysf.com. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/dobbs-ferry-wine-dinner-with-seghesio-family-vineyards/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120312T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120305T233715 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T233715 UID:5795@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Left Bank Brasseries Oysters & Sancerre Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Bay Area Left Bank Brasseries in Larkspur\, San Jose and Menlo Park will host an Oysters & Sancerre celebration beginning on Monday\, March 12 and continuing through Saturday\, March 17. They will feature a choice of three Sancerre appellation wines offered in a flight of two ounce pours for $14.00 (also available by the bottle\, carafe or glass) ideal for enjoying along with a plate of oysters on the half shell\, or a selection of special a la carte menus items that will vary depending on the restaurant location. All regular a la carte lunch and dinner offerings will also be available. This event affords Left Bank Brasserie guests the opportunity to celebrate the advent of spring with intriguing wines from the Loire Valley in France paired with seasonal classics including: In Larkspur – a White Asparagus Salad with a Drakes Bay oyster vinaigrette\, chopped egg\, capers\, cornichons and parsley ($10.95); and Marin Bay Oysters with curry sabayon and Bloomsdale spinach ($11.75). In Santana Row in San Jose - Watercress Soup with white wine poached Pacific oysters ($11.25); and Hazelnut Crusted Fried Oysters with horseradish cream and pickled baby beets ($12.50). In Menlo Park - Oyster and Artichoke soup with oyster beignets\, artichoke chips and sorrel scented oil ($10.75); and Raw Oyster and Herring Tartare with horseradish cream sauce and beet salad ($11.50). All three locations will be pouring Domaine Ricard 2010 Sauvignon Blanc\, Domaine Daulny 2010 Sancerre\, and Francis Blanchet 2010 Pouilly-Fumé ($42.00\, $49.00 or $56.00 per bottle\, $30.00\, $35.00 or $40.00 per carafe\, $12.00\, $14.00 or $16.00 per glass). Left Bank Brasserie Larkspur 507 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur\, CA 94939 (415) 927-3331 www.LeftBank.com Left Bank Brasserie Santana Row 377 Santana Row\, Suite 1100 San Jose\, California 95128 (408) 984-3500 www.LeftBank.com Left Bank Brasserie Menlo Park 635 Santa Cruz Avenue Menlo Park\, CA 94025 (650) 473-6543 www.LeftBank.com LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/left-bank-brasseries-oysters-sancerre-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120403 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120305T233121 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T233121 UID:5792@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Gentleman's Wine Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Distilled Man presents: the Gentleman's Wine Workshop.  If you're interested in wine but feel like a deer in headlights every time you look at a wine list\, this is a great class for you. The two-hour workshop provides the fundamental knowledge about how to evaluate wine\, talk about it\, and how to feel more comfortable in everyday wine situations. It covers: Intro to major varietals with side-by-side comparison of six unique wines Learning the basics of how to taste and talk about wine Guidelines for food/wine pairings Tips on ordering wine at a restaurant Getting the most out of the server/sommelier Buying wine at the store and serving at home How to make enjoying wine part of your everyday life Light snacks provided. Limit 10 people For more info or to get tickets\, visit: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/215170 About the Instructor Originally from a small town in Alabama\, Stephen Deyton was classically trained in France and received a degree in wine from the University du Vin a Chateau Suze-la-Rousse.  Since relocating to the bay area\, Stephen has worked at Michael Mina as a cellar master/Sommelier and has made trips to France\, Napa\, Sonoma\, and central coast wine countries for educational tastings. About The Distilled Man The Distilled Man offers classes in basic ""man skills"" like grilling\, cocktails and poker. For more information or to sign up for our mailing list\, visit http://www.thedistilledman.com. 30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE If you're not happy with a class\, let us know within 30 days\, and you'll get a full refund.No catch\, no hassles. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/gentlemans-wine-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121011T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121013T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120305T232621 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T232621 UID:5789@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Great American Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:www.GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is the premier U.S. beer festival and competition\, serving more than 2\,400 different beers\, in one-ounce tasting portions\, from over 450 U.S. breweries to the event's 49\,000-plus attendees. GABF brings together the brewers and beers that make the U.S. the world's greatest brewing nation. This event showcases the diverse beers that make craft brewing one of the fastest-growing segments of the beer\, wine and spirits industry. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/great-american-beer-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120309 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120223T171143 LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T171421 UID:5673@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Whisky & Women Unite DESCRIPTION:An All-Star Line-up of LUPEC ladies will be shaking and stirring for charity:  Nicole Beyries(ACME Bar\, Berkeley); Yael Amyra (The Boothby Center/Acme\, SF); Vita Simone (Bar Dogwood & The New Easy\, Oakland); Melissa Boyd (Beretta\, SF); Kimberly Rosselle (Flora\, Oakland); Summer Jane Bell (The New Easy); Diana Krell (Hotsy Totsy\, Albany); Aurora Siegel (Lafitte\, SF); Jenn Akrill (Rye\, SF)\, among others. $5 entry (purchase on Eventbrite.com and at the door; only 100 available) http://intlwomensdaysf.eventbrite.com/ $8 per drink ticket (at the door) Your support will raise funds to help Women’s Initiative for Self Employment\, which helps high-potential\, low-income women with the training\, funding and ongoing support to start their own businesses and become financially self-sufficient. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/whisky-and-women-unite/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120301 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120221T195502 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T195502 UID:5659@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Drink Me Presents an Absinthe Soiree DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, February 29th for an Absinthe Soiree at Rosewood Bar. Absinthe tastings\, Tarot cards\, and live music will excite your senses this Leap Year! Tickets: $29 for standard entry 7 - 10pm $50 for VIP tickets; early arrival at 6pm for an Absinthe tasting class\, more private time with our Tarot card reader\, and an exclusive chat with the absinthe brands.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/drink-me-presents-an-absinthe-soiree/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T231412 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T231412 UID:5590@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Healthy Spirits Bottle Release DESCRIPTION:We will be releasing our second exclusive barrel aged beer. "Someone Talked" is a collaboration between Healthy Spirits\, Ale Industries and Blue Bottle Coffee. We gave Ale Industries our hand selected Elijah Craig 18 barrel\, which they filled with imperial stout brewed with fresh roasted coffee beans from Blue Bottle. Small release. http://healthy-spirits.blogspot.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/healthy-spirits-bottle-release/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T224146 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T224146 UID:5587@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Moonlight Tap Takeover and Abe Forman Sausage King pairing DESCRIPTION:Moonlight will grace our handles with their presence ... paired with Abe Forman Sausage King stylings ... http://www.burgersantacruz.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/moonlight-tap-takeover-and-abe-forman-sausage-king-pairing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T223353 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T223457 UID:5583@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:San Francisco Burger with Nelson Imperial IPA DESCRIPTION:This is the Burger that started it all. The San Francisco Burger was our first "Special" Burger last year. We serve it on our menu everyday now but haven't had it on special since last year. We will be pairing this with a Widmer; Nelson Imperial IPA brought in just for SF BEER WEEK. (And French fries too. Oh\, and some chocolate pudding!) http://www.brodysburgers.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/san-francisco-burger-with-nelson-imperial-ipa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T223142 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T223753 UID:5581@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Brewers Blend DESCRIPTION:Our brewers invite you to join them at Napa Smith to try some of their one-offs and experimental brews. During San Francisco Beer Week\, we will be dedicating one of the brewpub’s tap handles to the brewers. Every day the tap will change to something never before seen at Napa Smith (or anywhere else). http://napasmithbrewery.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-brewers-blend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120220 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T005952 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T005952 UID:5574@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Night Cheese with Almanac Beer Co. @ Mission Cheese DESCRIPTION: If MC & Almanac share one thing\, it's a love for American terroir & farmers that oversee it. Each harvest Almanac chooses a local fruit for its seasonal brew. MC relies on the brilliance of small production farmers. So this is a tribute to producers. Joined by Almanac & Barinaga Ranch\, we'll pair 3 beers with cheeses in a fun\, educational affair. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/night-cheese-with-almanac-beer-co-mission-cheese/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120219 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T002708 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T005349 UID:5572@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:(Not So) Strong Beer Festival DESCRIPTION: With all the liver-crippling\, mind-bending\, seizure-inducing strong beer events this week\, we've decided to give y'all an opportunity to enjoy the subtle pleasures of session beer- thoughtfully paired with the ability to walk home\, soft rock anthems\, and whatever's left of your dignity. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/not-so-strong-beer-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T002436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T002436 UID:5570@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:19th Annual Barleywine Festival DESCRIPTION:All Barleywine. All day. At Toronado. Bring Cash! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/19th-annual-barleywine-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T001615 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T001615 UID:5567@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Meet the Brewmaster: Shmaltz Brewing at Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen DESCRIPTION:Chat with brewery representative Zak Davis over a tall glass. Try Shmaltz Brewing's beautiful Origin\, a Pomegranate Ale. And the Coney Island Lager. Paired with the following specials only during Beer Week: Crispy Fried Kreplach filled with potato or egg. With zhoug & harissa Beef In a Pot with Kreplach LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/meet-the-brewmaster-shmaltz-brewing-at-sauls-restaurant-and-delicatessen/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T001349 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T001349 UID:5565@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer Week NightLife with Noise Pop DESCRIPTION:In honor of SF Beer Week\, sample brews from local mastersSpeakeasy Brewing\, Trumer Pilsner\, 21st Amendment\, Anchor Steam\, Mad River Brewing Company\, Drake's Brewing\, Bear Republic Brewing\, Santa Cruz Ale Works\, Lagunitas Brewing\,Berryessa Brewing Co.\, and Marin Brewing Co\, Moylan's and gain some insight into the brewing process. Live music by Class Actress\, presented by Noise Pop: think Depeche Mode meets early Madonna and Five Star\, as heard on the radio in the leather backseat of a cab. Led by frontwoman Elizabeth Harper\, they will grace the stage with a sound New York Magazine describes as “unabashedly sick electro-pop beats juxtaposed with coy\, romantically depressed vocals.” In honor of Noise Pop's upcoming 20th anniversary\, take a trip down memory lane with posters and photography from festivals past\, and meet poster artists Lil Tuffy\, Alan Hynes\, Small Stakes (Jason Munn)\, GigArt (Gregg Gordon)\, Alan Forbes\, and Monkey Ink (John Howard) as you view their art. Additional music by Epicsauce DJs\, plus a Painted Palms DJ set. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-week-nightlife-with-noise-pop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T000431 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T000431 UID:5562@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Oyster Extravaganza, Valentine Edition DESCRIPTION:Oysters and beer are one of the world's greatest pairings. So are oysters and Valentines Day. Celebrate both at Magnolia\, where we'll start shucking hundreds of oysters starting at 11 - multiple varieties to choose from - raw and cooked\, all to be consumed with beer (including at least a couple of oyster stouts). Ends when the oysters run out! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/oyster-extravaganza-valentine-edition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120218 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120210T000104 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T000104 UID:5559@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Ninkasi Brewing Night DESCRIPTION:Ninkasi Brewing night. Meet the Ninkasi folks and taste all the beers we've showcased in the past year\, plus a special release beer just for you TBD. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/ninkasi-brewing-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T235934 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T235934 UID:5557@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Three Ring Circus Brewers Dinner, ft. Sean Paxton, Speakeasy, Shmaltz, & Ninkasi DESCRIPTION:Speakeasy Ales & Lagers\, Shmaltz Brewing Company and Ninkasi Brewing Company unite to turn the historic Elks Lodge of San Francisco into a merry carnival of craft brew\, fine food\, and circus performance. "Home Brew Chef" Sean Z. Paxton pairs 12 beers – many rare and unusual – along with a whimsical 9-course menu to accompany the show. For tickets go to http://threeringcircus.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/three-ring-circus-brewers-dinner-ft-sean-paxton-speakeasy-shmaltz-ninkasi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T235729 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T235729 UID:5555@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer is Love with Ninkasi Brewing DESCRIPTION:Come join us and Ninkasi Brewing Co-Founder Jamie Floyd introduce a new beer while enjoying some of their signature and flagship beers. Get your heart on! It is Valentine's Day after all... LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-is-love-with-ninkasi-brewing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T235503 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T235503 UID:5554@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Black Beer & BBQ DESCRIPTION:Join us as we offer a three course Southern BBQ dinner paired with four great black beers\, including our house-brewed porter. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/black-beer-bbq-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T235358 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T235358 UID:5553@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Black Beer & BBQ DESCRIPTION:Join us as we offer a three course Southern BBQ dinner paired with four great black beers\, including our house-brewed porter. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/black-beer-bbq/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T235255 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T235255 UID:5551@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:BBQ Social with North Coast Brewing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special three course prix fixe of Southern favorites selected to showcase five of North Coast Brewing's finest beers\, including the Grand Cru and Rasputin XIV. Limited Seating. Please call to make a reservation at 415-934-9300. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/bbq-social-with-north-coast-brewing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T233854 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T233910 UID:5548@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Brews and Booze Three-Some DESCRIPTION:A sexy cocktail event for consenting adults. Taste a menage-a-trois of local artisans-Bison Brewing\, ThirstyBear\, & St. George Spirits. Enjoy 4 beer cocktails & light nibble action. Taste each distinctive ingredient again as brewers & distillers disrobe the cocktails. Don’t shed unicorn tears if you miss out. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/event/2843959359 LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/brews-and-booze-three-some/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T232120 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T232130 UID:5545@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Trappist Beer Dinner @ The Monk's Kettle DESCRIPTION:The Monk's Kettle will host its second annual Trappist beer dinner. This will be a seven course dinner\, featuring a few vintage items from our cellar like 2010 Trappist Rochefort 8\, 2010 Achel Blond\, and Isid'Or from 2009. The dinner will be $195/seat (not including tax and gratuity). Doors open at 6\, first course at 6:30. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/trappist-beer-dinner-monks-kettle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T231310 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T231324 UID:5542@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer Ice Cream Week at Humphrey Slocombe DESCRIPTION:Selection of local beer ice cream starting on Monday Feb 13th\, ending on Sunday Feb 19th and rotating every day. Beer Sundae specials all week. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-ice-cream-beer-ice-cream-beer-ice-cream-beer-ice-cream-week-at-humphrey-slocombe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T231030 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T231030 UID:5540@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Brew On-Premises and Open House: Make Your Beer on Our Gear! DESCRIPTION:RESERVATIONS TO BREW ARE A MUST\, POSITIONS ARE LIMITED. Make your own beer on our professional brewing system under the guidance of award-winning brewer! Or just come have a pint & watch. 2 sessions: 11am & 3pm. During each 3-hour session you will make enough beer for a 13.2 gallon keg or about 5 cases of 22oz bottles. Details: DevilsCanyon.com or call 650-592-2739 for reservations and more information.     LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/brew-on-premises-and-open-house-make-your-beer-on-our-gear/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T230246 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T230246 UID:5538@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Sour Sunday @ Triple Rock Alehouse and Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Sour Sunday at Triple Rock Alehouse and Brewery and Jupiter. Sunday\, 12th starting at 11:30 Triple Rock and Jupiter will open there doors for you to discover the most impressive array of sour beers you may ever get the chance to try. $20 for the tasting glass and 4 pours. Additional 5 oz. pours are $5 each. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sour-sunday-triple-rock-alehouse-and-jupiter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T230058 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T230058 UID:5536@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Sour Beer Event @ The Rose & Crown Pub DESCRIPTION:Brettanomyces\, Lactobacillus and Pediococcus OH MY!!! Come by the pub as we dedicate the day to all things tart and sour. We will be pouring beer from Palo Alto Brewing\, Russian River\, Firestone & other Belgian Breweries LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sour-beer-event-the-rose-crown-pub/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120213 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T225822 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T225827 UID:5535@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beerunch DESCRIPTION:A beer and food pairing brunch at Public House featuring MateVeza & Mill Valley Beerworks Morpho Herbal Ale (Aged with Lactobacillus)\, Cascade Apricot Ale\, Moonlight Toast (Slightly Burnt)\, Kern River Just Outstanding IPA\, Ballast Point Victory at Sea Coffee Vanilla Imperial Porter\, Allagash Curieux\, Marin Three Flowers IPA (Cask) For tickets http://www.mateveza.com/beerunch/index.html LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beerunch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T225340 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T225340 UID:5533@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:K&L Bryan Brick is pouring beers at Gourmet Haus Staudt DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Gourmet Haus Staudt for a fun and informal event. Bryan Brick\, beer buyer from K&L Wine Merchants\, will be curating the taps in our biergarten that evening. He will be sourcing some rare and unusual beers that are sure to quench the unending thirst of all you beer fans out there. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/kl-bryan-brick-is-pouring-beers-at-gourmet-haus-staudt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120209T224502 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T224502 UID:5530@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Bistro 11th Annual Double IPA Festival DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed Double IPA Fest. The original kickoff of SFBEERWEEK\, street fest with over 75 beers on tap. A new yet to be recognized beer style will also be judged this year ( Triple IPA ) aka Pliny the Younger \, Dogfish 120 minute to name a few. Brewers will be stepping up for this challenge. Live music\, cheese tastings\, BBQ and more. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-bistro-11th-annual-double-ipa-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120208T202220 LAST-MODIFIED:20120208T202220 UID:5520@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:SF Beer Week Opening Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the San Francisco Brewers Guild in kicking off SF Beer Week with a festival to celebrate the Bay Area's incredible beer! Over 50 breweries pouring their rarest\, most interesting beers alongside the classics that brought them brewing fame. Beer\, commemorative tasting glass\, live music\, & local food. Tickets: http://sfbw.it/2012 LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sf-beer-week-opening-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120206T230952 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T230952 UID:5514@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Rhone Rangers Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Fans of American Rhone wines will gather for the 15th Annual Rhone Rangers San Francisco Tasting on March 24-25th\, 2012 at Fort Mason for the largest American Rhone wine event in the country. Over 2\,000 consumers and members of the trade are expected to attend for the opportunity to taste over 500 of the best American Rhone wines from more than 100 Rhone Rangers member wineries. The events take place over the course of two days with three seminars\, a winemaker dinner\, the Grand Tasting\, and a live and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased a la carte\, or for the best pricing use the weekend daytime events pass. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/rhone-rangers-wine-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120206T225254 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T225254 UID:5513@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:SF Beer Week DESCRIPTION:The San Francisco Brewer's Guild presents SF Beer Week 2012. A series of week-long events at various venues and restaurants across the San Francisco Bay. Events range from the Opening Celebration tasting\, to brewing your own beer\, to food pairings. For more information about the schedule of events and ticket sales please visit www.sfbeerweek.org. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sf-beer-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120304 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120206T223351 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T223420 UID:5495@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Drink:Eat:Play Bay Area Brew Fest DESCRIPTION:The two day event will feature dozens of international and domestic beers\, SF’s best food trucks (food sold separately) and will take place at Fort Mason. Admission is $40 for general admission (2pm to 5pm) and $50 for VIP (1pm to 5pm) and includes unlimited beer. VIP Tickets sold here General Admission tickets sold here LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/drinkeatplay-bay-area-brew-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120210 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120206T222457 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T222513 UID:5510@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Union Street Has a Crush On You Valentine Wine Walk DESCRIPTION:The Union Street Association and Steven Restivo Event Services\, LLC. are hosting the 2nd Annual Union Street Has a Crush on YouValentine Wine Walk on Thursday\, February 9th\, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The tasting event will be located throughout Union Street from Gough to Steiner and on Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard and will include restaurants and merchants offering wine samples\, finger foods and special treats. Attendees wishing to participate in the sampling program may purchase a $30 “Tasting Wristband” prior to the event via the website.  On-site purchases will be $35 in front of The Metro (2055 Union Street)\, where they will receive a wine glass and map with all of the tasting locations. Ticket sales on the day of the event will be "Cash Only." To purchase tickets visit http://valentinewinewalk2012.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/union-street-has-a-crush-on-you-valentine-wine-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120206T221212 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T221319 UID:5506@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:6th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival DESCRIPTION:6th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival California's Artisan Cheese Festival is a weekend-long celebration of handcrafted cheeses\, food\, wines and beers from California and beyond. Enjoy educational seminars from cheese industry experts\, a six-course Artisan Cheese and Craft Beer Pairing Dinner\, and a Grand Cheese Tasting and Best in Cheese Competition featuring some of the best restaurants from Sonoma\, Napa\, Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area vying for the best cheese dish award. The event wraps up on Sunday with a cooking demonstration\, sparkling brunch and a festive Sunday Artisan Cheese Marketplace that offers consumers the opportunity to learn about and take home fine artisan cheeses from award-winning cheese makers and experts. For ticket information and to learn more go to http://www.artisancheesefestival.com LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/6th-annual-california-artisan-cheese-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120205 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120201T223150 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T223150 UID:5493@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:8th Annual Golden Glass DESCRIPTION:A Slow Food Movement Event bringing together wine and food artisans from around the world in celebration of Slow Food’s work to advocate for sustainability\, biodiversity and preservation of food traditions. Ticket Prices $80 - Wine Tasting + Slow Food Plaza: General admission to the wine tasting pavillion + food tasting for the Slow Food Plaza. Must be over 21. IDs will be checked at the door. $30 - Slow Food Plaza: Slow Food Plaza food tasting ticket only. All ages. http://thegoldenglass.com/   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/8th-annual-golden-glass/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120116T235111 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T235204 UID:5441@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer and Food Pairings with Master Cicerone Rich Higgins DESCRIPTION:Join Rich Higgins for classes on pairing beer with food. Join Rich Higgins for classes on beer and food pairing. Rich is Brewmaster at Social Kitchen & Brewery and one of three Master Cicerones in the world. Each class will delve into the pairing of beer with food\, and will include lecture\, discussion\, and lots of sampling great beers and foods. Rich will cover the basics of beer and food flavors\, how to evaluate a beer\, and how to pair beer with food. Learn how beer and food pairings are better than the sum of their parts\, and figure out what beer you should order when you eat at a restaurant. The classes will be fun and informative\, and you’ll leave with a more informed beer palate. Tickets are $65 per class with a discounted package price of $240 for all 4 classes. NO REFUNDS.   BEER & FOOD PAIRING Class Dates (SUNDAYS\, 5:00PM TO 7:00PM) (Be sure to purchase tickets for the exact classes you want to attend. Tickets valid only on date of ticket purchased. Only 40 seats per class   Superbowl Party Food: 01/29/2012 (Sponsor: Morris Distributing)   Valentine's Sweets & Chocolate: MONDAY (not Sunday) 2/13/12 (Sponsor: Morris Distributing)   This class is offered from 5pm to 7pm. Students must be 21 years old and older and will be identified at the beginning of class Parking options: on street or across the street at the SOMA Grand Building ($2 for first hour\, $8 up to 4 hours). Bart Civic Center stop is 1.5 blocks away.   For more about Master Cicerone Rich Higgins check out www.richhiggins.com LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-and-food-pairings-with-master-cicerone-rich-higgins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120128 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20120116T234420 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T234420 UID:5440@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Cocktails with Scott Beattie DESCRIPTION:2 hrs – This class teaches the culinary aspects of utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients in the creation and presentation of exceptional cocktails. It takes into account the most current information from our farmers as to what is ripe NOW\, what is on its way out of season and what we have coming up soon. By staying in contact with our farmers markets and the seasonality of ingredients\, we can continually keep our cocktails fresh and appropriate for the times. This class will include a brief review of tools and techniques\, but the focus will be on the drinks and concepts. A basic knowledge of bar skills would be helpful but not required (this is a good follow up class for those who have taken our Mixology 101 class). Class takes place on the LAST FRIDAY of every month\, from7pm to 9pm\, and may be taught with or by different instructors / guests of Scott's. Scott's book\, Artisanal Cocktails\, will be available for purchase at the class. Buy tickets at Eventbrite About the Instructor: Scott Beattie Leading Bay Area bartender Scott Beattie (author\, Artisanal Cocktails; Bar Manager\, Spoonbar; consultant to Plum Bar\, Hog and Rocks and more) made an international name for himself while developing an inovative style of cocktails at Cyrus Restaurant in Healdsburg. Since then he has published an award-winning book and opened several more bars with delicious and fresh cocktail lists that are also approachable and affordable. Class Logisitics This class is offered from 7pm to 9pm. All materials are included and you get to consume everything you make! Students must be 21 years old and older and will be identified at the beginning of class. All natural\, fresh ingredients used and Top Shelf Spirits provided by BCCAC Spoonsors Brands. For info see www.sfcocktailweek.com/partners.html Parking options: on street or across the street at the Some Grand Building ($2 for first hour\, $8 up to 4 hours). Bart Civic Center stop is 1.5 blocks away. M Cafe is open in the front of the buliding if you care to get food and bring it in. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/seasonal-cocktails-with-scott-beattie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120109 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20111221T190012 LAST-MODIFIED:20111221T190012 UID:5335@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Speed Rack DESCRIPTION:Speed Rack is making a stop in San Francisco on the 10 city tour to find the fastest female bartender in America\, while raising funds for breast cancer research and prevention. Participating bartenders are required to make a round of cocktails\, culled from a list of 50 accepted industry standard recipes\, in front of a panel of judges. Judges will rate each drink based on prep time and accuracy. The San Francisco leg of the tour follows the success of the inaugural LUPEC NYC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails\, New York Chapter) Speed Rack competition in New York City this past May\, which raised $3500 and stops in Boston\, PDX\, LA\, and DC which\, in total have brought in over $12\,000. Buy tickets at http://speedrack.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/speed-rack/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111211 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20111130T195103 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T195103 UID:5249@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Skrewcap Top 40 DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your holiday shopping and join Skrewcap and founder\, Pamela Busch\, for a tasting of 40 amazing wines under $40 from twelve countries. Author\, Marcia Gagliardi\, aka\, The Tablehopper\, will be joining us from 2 – 3 p.m. to share her latest thoughts on the best places to find anything you want to eat in San Francisco. $30 at the door\, $25 in advance 5% of proceeds from the tasting will benefit the San Francisco Food Bank All wines will be available for purchase at a 10% discount on the day of the tasting. Participating Importers/Distributors: Blue Danube Wine Company Joli Vin Imports Northwest Wines Ltd. Terra Firma Wine Co. Terrell Wines Valkyrie Selections Vinos Unico And more   Tickets at: http://skrewcap.com/437-2/   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/skrewcap-top-40/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111206 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20111130T182948 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T182948 UID:5247@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Fernet BarBack Olympics DESCRIPTION:FLAVOR GROUP brings you The 4th Annual Fernet Branca BARBACK OLYMPICS 2011 On Sunday\, December 4th 2011\, San Francisco's top bar establishments will put forth their best talent in Fernet Branca's Fourth Annual BARBACK OLYMPICS. This year's Barback Gladiators will compete for prizes through a series of rigorous bar related activities that promise to delight a crowd of cheering bartenders\, owners\, and industry enthusiasts.   WITH ***The Tenderlions (LIVE)*** + Special Guests Hosted by Fran Boogie Sunday December 4th\, 2011 Mezzanine 444 Jessie Street San Francisco\, CA 94103 8:00 PM - Barback registration 9:00 PM - Doors open to public RSVP to: http://barbackolympics2011.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/fernet-barback-olympics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111204 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20111130T182622 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T182622 UID:5244@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Bay Brewed DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Bay Bridged\, The Bay Brewed is a rock and roll beer festival coming to San Francisco's Verdi Club on Saturday\, December 3rd from 2-7pm. Your ticket purchase includes performances by four great local rock bands -- Weekend\, Sleepy Sun\, Extra Classic\, and Terry Malts -- and a commemorative mug that gets you unlimited beer tastings all day long from an array of awesome local breweries.  In partnership with the City Beer Store and the SF Brewers Guild\, you'll be sampling beer from and meeting the brewers behind 21st Amendment\, Ale Industries\, Anchor Stream\, Beach Chalet\, Drakes\, Lagunitas\, Magnolia\, Marin Brewing Company\, Social Kitchen & Brewery\, and Speakeasy\, with more still to come. Plus\, you'll be able to purchase some delicious local food from Rosamunde Sausage Grill\, a place that knows a little something about what hungry beer drinkers like to eat. For more information and mp3s for all four bands: http://www.thebaybridged.com/the-bay-brewed/. To purchase tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/208576 LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-bay-brewed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111208 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20111129T190210 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T190210 UID:5229@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Winterland Holiday Party, by Drink Me Magazine and Spark DESCRIPTION:Join Drink Me Magazine and Spark for a Winterland Holiday Party at Madrone. We'll be serving up warm drinks\, live music\, holiday cheer\, and... snow! Please visit http://sparkholiday2011.eventbrite.com/ to RSVP and please note that the event is free to Spark members\, and $10 to non members\, or free with donation of a medical supply. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/winterland-holiday-party-by-drink-me-magazine-and-spark/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120127 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20111118T201313 LAST-MODIFIED:20111118T201313 UID:5209@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Exploratorium's Science Of Cocktails 2012 DESCRIPTION: Every winter\, the Exploratorium’s Science of Cocktails event presents the artistry of master mixologists shaken with the science behind the craft. Guest mixologists will join us from popular San Francisco bars to mix delicious cocktails\, while guests participate in interactive science experiments about alcohol\, inebriation\, hangovers\, cocktail creation\, and more. Taking an in-depth\, hands-on look at the physics\, chemistry\, and biology of cocktails\, the event will engage you in an exploration of your favorite libations in ways you’ve never experienced before. Regular Prices $120 General Admission $185 VIP (on sale November 29) Presale Prices $95 General Admission $160 VIP (Presale window: November 17–28) LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/exploratoriums-science-of-cocktails-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111105 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20111021T222125 LAST-MODIFIED:20111021T222125 UID:5047@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Drink Me Magazine Mad Hatter's Grand Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join Drink Me Magazine at the Mad Hatter Grand Tasting! We're taking over 111 Minna Gallery and turning it into a Mad Hatter's tasting party. . . filled with liquorous libations and fancy curiosities.  Admission gains you the opportunity to taste with a number of our favorite spirit\, beer and wine brands\, and special cocktails will also be available at the bar. Purchase tickets here! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/drink-me-magazine-mad-hatters-grand-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110925T113000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110925T130000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110923T170945 LAST-MODIFIED:20110923T170945 UID:4870@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:BELVEDERE BLOODY MARY BRUNCH DESCRIPTION:Skool's in session at this special Bloody Mary Brunch with Belvedere Vodka\, Mixologist Rob Gordon and tasty fish-focused dishes from Chef Moto Nagano. Claire Smith\, Global Head of Spirit Creation and Mixology for Belvedere Vodka\, will also share her latest creation: the world's first Bloody Mary vodka. Experience the versatility that everyone's favorite brunch beverage embodies as different versions are expertly crafted to pair with each of the four courses\, including Chef's Choice Daily Oyster Shoot with Belvedere Bloody Mary and Yukari Tomato Juice; and Belvedere Bloody Mary\, Muddled Cucumber\, Fresh Lime\, Agave and a Cayenne\, Paprika and Salt Rim served with Sashimi Grade Fijian Walu\, Coriander\, Chile\, Brown Popper Rice\, Aji Amarillo and Baked Aonori Japanese Chips. So grab your friends and swim over to Skool for a brunch like you've never had before! Course #1 : Chef's Choice Daily Oyster Shoot with Belvedere Bloody Mary and Yukari Tomato Juice Course #2 : Spicy Coupe -Belvedere Bloody Mary\, Muddled Cucumber\, Fresh Lime\, Agave and a Cayenne \, Paprika and Salt Rim. White Ceviche - Sashimi Grade Fijian Walu\, Coriander\, Chile\, Brown Popper Rice\, Aji Amarillo and Baked Aonori Japanese Chips Course #3 : Big Mary - Heirloom Tomato Water\, Belvedere Bloody Mary\, Yuzu Juice\, Fresh Basil and Salted Rim Salmon Pastrami Benedict - Belvedere Bloody Mary Cured Loch Duarte Salmon\, Wild Arugula\, Two Poached Free Range Eggs\, Yuzu Hollandaise Sauce Served with Marble Potatoes and Fruit. Course #4: Sparkler - Belvedere Bloody Mary\, Sparkling Wine and Tomato Pink Peppercorn Syrup Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar Sorbet   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/belvedere-bloody-mary-brunch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110924T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110924T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110923T170509 LAST-MODIFIED:20110923T170509 UID:4868@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Legends Awards DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the true innovators\, influencers\, mentors and historians in the Bay Area\, the first annual Legends Awards is an event not to be missed and will pay tribute to bar professionals who have truly raised the bar! In this grand feast for the senses\, guests will enjoy a three-course plated dinner by Sir Francis Drake Executive Chef Jennifer Biesty\, tableside cocktails paired to each course by the City's best bartenders\, with musical performances by the Nick Rossi Trio and sultry burlesque dancing from the Hot Pink Feathers. After the Awards\, head upstairs to the newly renovated Harry Denton's Starlight Room to toast our winners and celebrate with other legends in the industry. Liquor.com presents the Legends After Party sponsored by Rémy Cointreau USA. Featuring the San Francisco United States Bartenders Guild\, cocktail creations will include spirits from the premium portfolio of brands including: Rémy Martin V\, Mount Gay Rum\, Cutty Sark\, Brugal Rum\, Rémy Martin V.S.O.P\, Metaxa\, ZU Bison Grass Vodka\, Macallan\, Cutty Sark\, Famous Grouse/ Black Grouse\, Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky\, Cointreau Orange Liqueur and Cointreau Noir. Don your best duds for this black tie optional celebration and get ready for an evening of indulgence\, revelry and seduction. The Bay Area bar professionals who will be honored for the roles they have played in San Francisco's cocktail culture in this first annual fête are: HARRY DENTON Lifetime Achievement Award – recognizes an individual whose career has forever benefitted the cocktail community. Harry Denton\, winner of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award\, has been an icon of elegance and revelry in San Francisco for decades. The Starlight Room as well as his eponymous bars always stood for both quality and style. Without Harryʼs commitment to his own business model\, many San Francisco bar owners would not have had a bar to emulate. Bravo\, Harry\, bravo! JORDAN MACKAY Scribe Award – recognizes excellence and forethought in beverage journalism. Jordan Mackay\, James Beard Award Winner and Wine & Spirits Editor at San Francisco magazine\, changed cocktail coverage in the American media while writing for 7x7 magazine. Jordan always fought for an increasing word-count in his columns on spirits and cocktails in the Bay Area\, as well as an in-depth feature on his experience behind the bar at Cantina. Many publications and writers across the country follow his work and the Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail is proud to award Jordan as our Scribe. JENNIFER COLLIAU Trailblazer Award – recognizes entrepreneurial spirit in improving cocktail culture. Bartendress and artisan simple syrup-crafter\, Jennifer Colliau is this year's winner of the Trailblazer Award for entrepreneurial endeavor: Small Hand Foods\, a line of cocktail syrups designed for pre-Prohibition cocktail quality. Her signature syrups are employed in beverage programs across the country\, slung in such delicious cocktails such as the classic Mai Tai\, the Jack Rose and the Pisco Punch. Simply the best\, Jennifer! LANCE WINTERS Renegade Award – recognizes a unique and unparalleled contribution to the beverage industry. Neither the Godfather nor the Freshman amongst American craft distillers\, Lance Winters of St. George Spirits is only a Renegade. Wholly committed to distilled spirits as an expression of flavor and aroma\, Lance continues to challenge himself and the cocktail community with his offerings: Hangar One Vodka\, the Aqua Perfecta eau-de-vies and his latest release: three new St. George Gins. We salute Lance and St. George Spirits with the Renegade Award. JOHN BURTON Mentor Award – recognizes dedication to advancing the bartending trade. A stalwart bartender in service of the industry and his customers for more than 50 years (since 1959)\, John Burton has been a mentor to many of the top bartenders in the Bay Area in various ways. As a founding member of the United States Bartender's Guild and the first California chapter\, John has promoted professionalism in the trade\, attention to detail and respect for those before us for decades. He continues influencing future bartenders via his continued participation in the Guild and\, most notably\, in his classes at the Bartender's School of Santa Rosa\, which he has owned and operated since 1979. Thank you John\, for being a torch bearer of respect for the bartending trade. Bartenders presenting their cocktails for the evening include: Marco Dionysos (Smuggler's Cove) and Ryan Fitzgerald (Beretta) Aaron Gregory Smith (15 Romolo) and David Nepove (US Bartender's Guild) Dominic Venegas (83 Proof) and Carlos Yturria (Absinthe) Jon Gasparini and Greg Lindgren (Rye\, 15 Romolo and Rosewood) Joel Teitelbaum (Starlight Room) and Ken Luciano (Kimpton Corporate\, Director of Beverage) Jackie Patterson and Brooke Arthur (Wo Hing General Store) Jonny Raglin (Comstock Saloon) and H. Joseph Ehrmann (Elixir)   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/legends-awards/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110923T170327 LAST-MODIFIED:20110923T170327 UID:4866@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Barbary Coast Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Celebrate all things bizarre and delicious in a fantastical night of punchbowl cocktails from San Francisco's best bars\, passed appetizers\, carnival curiosities and attractions. With entertainment that harkens back to the era of a 1920s traveling circus\, the evening will include attractions such as a juggling unicyclist\, jugglers\, a fortune teller\, conjoined twins\, a bug-eating magician and classic carnival games such as Punk Pitch and Bean Bag Toss\, in a darkly wonderful and memorable evening. Gaucho\, a gypsy jazz sextet\, will also perform during the evening. Festive attire encouraged. To satisfy your tastebuds (and cravings for nostalgia)\, appetizers of carnival inspired treats will be provided by Straw Catering. Think: Crispy Mini Corn dogs with lavender honey mustard\, The Bearded Lady (pulled pork sliders with citrus slaw and chipotle BBQ sauce\, Ringmaster (donut hole cheeseburgers)\, Sweet Tots (sweet potato tots)\, House-spun Cotton Candy and Mini Funnel Cakes with whipped cream.The Greatest Cocktail Show on Earth! Bars presenting their punchbowl cocktails during the evening include Rye\, Smuggler's Cove\, DOSA and Elixir.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/barbary-coast-bazaar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110924 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110915T011849 LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T011849 UID:4829@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Spirited Mexican Dinner With The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley at Tres DESCRIPTION:Feeling caliente? Cool off with an array of cocktails make with The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley and Charbay Spirits at fantastic Mexican dinner at Tres on Friday\, September 23 beginning at 6:30 pm. Tracy Howard\, the founder of The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley\, will be on hand to offer her culinary perspective on the evening’s flavor packed menu. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner of modern Mexican dishes\, such as Chile Morita rubbed Rib-Eye and Snapper Veracruz. In between all the heat will be a selection of Aguast Locas or palate cleansers with such refreshing flavors as prickly pear and mango from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley. In addition to paired cocktails\, guests will also sample a selection of portfolio wines and port from Charbay with each course. WHEN: Friday\, September 23\, 2011 Cocktail hour starts at 6:30 pm; Dinner begins at 7:30pm WHERE: Tres Restaurant 130 Townsend St.\, San Francisco TICKETS: $67 per person\, inclusive of food\, beverage\, tax and gratuity Tickets can be purchased at: http://sfcocktailweek.com/tres.html For more information\, please visit: http://sfcocktailweek.com/index.html   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/spirited-mexican-dinner-with-the-perfect-puree-of-napa-valley-at-tres/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110920T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110920T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110914T222049 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T222049 UID:4824@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Celebrate National Punch Day with Bols Genever at Txoko DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 20th marks National Punch Day and Txoko’s Celebrating! Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Txoko located at 504 Broadway $6.00 glasses of punch\, $6.00 cocktails and $6.00 food specials Example Cocktail: Rough & Tumble cocktail:  $6 Bols Genever Dubonnet Rouge Apple Jack Honey Syrup          (House Made) Grapefruit Bitters  (House Made) Stirred\, served down\, with burnt grapefruit.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/celebrate-national-punch-day-with-bols-genever-at-txoko/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111030 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110908T194032 LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T194032 UID:4817@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:2011 Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:Down here in the Caribbean we certainly know how to enjoy the good things in life. We are not only blessed with fabulous beaches & amazing sunsets\, we're also the home of some of the world's finest rums & beers. We invite you to join us in beautiful BARBADOS for the 2011 Caribbean Rum & beer Festival to experience life 'Island Style'. Come enjoy rum and beers from Barbados\, Jamaica\, Trinidad\, St Lucia\, Cayman Islands\, Grenada\, St Vincent\, Dominica\, Antigua\, Belize\, Suriname\, Guyana\, Cuba\, Puerto Rico\, Venezuela and more. Rum\, beer\, food & music...Come join the party. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/2011-caribbean-rum-beer-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111010 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110908T193907 LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T193907 UID:4816@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:San Francisco magazine's FallFest 2011 DESCRIPTION:San Francisco magazine presents FallFest 2011\, a celebration of the Bay Area’s best in food and wine. Leading restaurateurs\, winemakers\, mixologists\, and epicurean artisans join together for an inspiring day of premier wine and food tasting\, chef demonstrations\, cocktail competitions\, and panel discussions that focus on “Eat Local” to highlight the Bay Area’s bounty and bring greater awareness to the benefits of eating and drinking local. It all takes place outdoors at Justin Herman Plaza\, which is transformed for the day into a European-style marketplace\, taking full advantage of the season’s gorgeous weather and the waterfront’s beautiful views.   http://sffallfest.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/san-francisco-magazines-fallfest-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110925 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110906T203044 LAST-MODIFIED:20110906T203044 UID:4799@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Tour de Fat DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t experienced Tour de Fat\, you just haven’t had enough fun on two wheels.  In its 12th season\, New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle will return to San Francisco on Saturday\, September 24.  Tour de Fat is more than an event; it’s a rite of passage that includes a costumed bicycle parade\, New Belgium beer\, eye-popping entertainment\, local food\, crazy bike contests and much more.  Last year\, the San Francisco Tour de Fat stop had approximately 7\,000 attendees and raised more than $38\,000 for local non-profits. A highlight of Tour de Fat is the annual car-for-bike swap and we’re still looking for a swapper to represent San Francisco in this challenge!  At each Tour de Fat stop\, one person hands over his or her car keys and commits to one year of living car-free. Each car-for-bike swapper will receive a hand-built Black Sheep (http://www.blacksheepbikes.com/) commuter bike in return for his or her car. Volunteers are chosen after submitting an application describing their desire to live sans- car.  To apply\, go to New Belgium’s Tour de Fat Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TourDeFat)\, click on events and your city of choice\, and upload your application in one of three formats: video (two minutes or less\, please)\, photo or the written word. “We can’t wait to bring our unique style of bike advocacy back to San Francisco\,” said Bryan Simpson\, spokesman for New Belgium.  “People who haven’t witnessed Tour de Fat don’t quite know what to expect\, but that’s what we love.  It’s an uninhibited day of quirky costumes\, bikes and entertainment while supporting our non-profit friends.” Here are details about the San Francisco event: Date: Saturday\, September 24 Parade Registration: 10:00 a.m. Ride Times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Entertainment: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Golden Gate Park (Lindley Meadow) Benefitting: San Francisco Bike Coalition (http://www.sfbike.org/) Bay Area Ridge Trail Council (http://www.ridgetrail.org/) Sustainable Support By: Clean Cities Coalition Performances By: The Daredevil Chickens Club - www.daredevilchicken.com The Dovekins - www.myspace.com/dovekins YoYo Squared - http://www.yoyoshow.com Free Energy – www.freeenergymusic.com Price: Admission – Free Parade – Suggested donation of $5 or more Beer - $5 for a 16 oz. pour LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/tour-de-fat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111027 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110811T222556 LAST-MODIFIED:20110811T222556 UID:4750@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:2011 Simply Italian US Tour DESCRIPTION: Designed as the world’s premiere Italian wine experience\, IEM and its Miami branch IEEM are organizing the tenth edition of their signature Simply Italian Great Wines US Tour this October. While last year’s tour concentrated on the East Coast\, this year the 2011 Simply Italian-Great Wines US Tour heads west! This annual fall event will kick off its program of events in Chicago on October 24th at the marvelous Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile\, followed by a stop in The City by the Bay\, San Francisco\, at the luxurious St. Regis Hotel on October 26th. The next day some of the finest Italian producers will head to the Gambling Capital of the World: Las Vegas to showcase a range of their finest vintages with a grand tasting event on the 27th of October at Valentino Restaurant. Some of the top names in Italian wine making from multiple regions will be present on the three-leg tour providing an excellent opportunity to mingle with renowned producers. These events are open exclusively to qualified industry professionals\, specialized media\, opinion leaders\, and importers and distributors. The 2011 Simply Italian Great Wines US Tour will offer a variety of events\, tastings\, and seminars that will cover a wide range of industry topics\, illustrating why Simply Italian simply can’t be missed!   Visit Website: www.simplyitaliangreatwines.com   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/2011-simply-italian-us-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110910T003000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110910T163000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110811T222408 LAST-MODIFIED:20110811T222408 UID:4748@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Donkey & Goat Fall Fête 2011 DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate our new wines\, a new vintage and our new winery! SATURDAY September 10\, 2011 12:30-4:30pm at the winery 1340 5th STREET\, BERKELEY\, 510-868-9174 $20 in advance\, or $30 at the door Admission includes a souvenir Riedel glass or save carbon\, BYOG (glass) and get a $10 off voucher for any wine purchase of $50 or more. Twice a year we throw a big party to celebrate our new wines upon release.  This fall we debut 6 new wines that will be showcased by our friends at Zut on Fourth! Chef Jim Wimborough (from Kokkari\, Grand Café\, Boulevard and Rubicon) will serve up wine friendly fare to pair with our fall release wines.   While enjoying the bounty you can groove to live sounds of the winery favorite Michael LaMacchia 3io!  The fall lineup includes: 2010 Untended Chardonnay\, Anderson Valley 2010 Stone Crusher Roussanne\, El Dorado 2010 Pinot Noir\, Broken Leg Vineyard\, Anderson Valley 2010 Carignane\, Alexander Valley 2009 The Recluse Syrah\, Broken Leg Vineyard\, Anderson Valley 2007 Reserve Syrah\, Fenaughty Vineyard\, El Dorado     LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/donkey-goat-fall-fete-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110821T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110821T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110811T222058 LAST-MODIFIED:20110811T222058 UID:4745@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Family Winemakers of California 21st Annual Tasting in San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Over 300 wineries will be at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion on Sunday\, August 21 for the 21st Annual Tasting in San Francisco. This year's event will honor the late Jess Jackson\, a Founder of Family Winemakers. The 2011 tasting will give wine enthusiasts an outstanding and unique opportunity to taste different wines\, rare first vintages\, new release and rediscover some of their favorite varietals. Don’t miss your chance to experience the largest California wine tasting of the year! And new this year\, take away wine sales! For the first time ever\, select wines will be made available for sale at the tasting. Buy Tickets: http://fwctickets.eventbrite.com/   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/family-winemakers-of-california-21st-annual-tasting-in-san-francisco/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110829 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110811T221805 LAST-MODIFIED:20110811T221805 UID:4742@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Bear Republic Cellar Party DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an afternoon of food\, fun\, and\, of course\, beer\, at the 3rd Annual Bear Republic Cellar Party. Tickets are $60 and limited to the first hundred people\, so don't miss out on this once a year opportunity. The 3rd Annual Bear Republic Cellar Party is your chance to sample the exact batches submitted for judging at this year's festival and competition in Denver\, CO. Guests can participate in mock judging and ask the brewers questions about the different beer styles. The afternoon will include beer sampling\, hors d'oeuvres and a commemorative glass to take home. Please join us for a fun and educational beer gathering. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/3rd-annual-bear-republic-cellar-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110817 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110811T221625 LAST-MODIFIED:20110811T221625 UID:4741@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:French Beer Week @ RNH DESCRIPTION:Venez profiter de la bière française (thank you google) French beer week starts at RNH on August 16th and promises to be very tasty indeed! To a company these fine brews we will try our hand at a few authentic french dishes with fries of course! Nous espérons vous voir ici pour des boissons et des aliments Reserve Hildegarde Ambree Reserve Hildegarde Blonde Thiriez Extra Jenlain St Druon Jenlain Ambree Pietra Colomba Pietra Bretagne Sant Erwann Bretagne Gwiniz Du Bretagne Celtika LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/french-beer-week-rnh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110908T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110908T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110811T221244 LAST-MODIFIED:20110811T221244 UID:4740@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Scotch: the History, the Taste and the Mystique DESCRIPTION:Whisky Archive and The Distilled Man present: "Scotch: the History\, the Taste and the Mystique." Appropriate for Scotch novices or aficionados\, the educational tasting will provide answers to these and many more questions: Why is Scotch whisky made only in Scotland ?Why does Scotch whisky taste smoky?Why are single malts more expensive? Why do single malts differ in taste?Where is the ""Whisky Trail""?Is older whisky always better?Does water really intensify the whisky flavor?How long can single malts be s to red? Why do single malts vary in color?What does ""cask-strength"" mean? This intensive 2-hour workshop will be led by Mark Stewart Cassidy\, a Scotch specialist. For over 10 years participants have learned from Mark to fully enjoy and appreciate the most complex and culturally entwined spirit of them all. To purchase tickets\, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/190558. $65. About Whisky Archive: The Whisky Archive is collective for people who like SCOTCH WHISKY--dedicated to spreading the love of scotch\, one event at a time. Sign up for our mailing list to be notified of an upcoming event in your area\, or let us help you host an event of your own. ..Slainte (Cheers!). www.whiskyarchive.com About The Distilled Man:Dedicated to the gentlemanly arts\, The Distilled Man offers classes and events in basic ""man skills"" like grilling\, cocktails and poker. For more information or to sign up for our mailing list\, visit www.thedistilledman.com LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/scotch-the-history-the-taste-and-the-mystique/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110729T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110729T223000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110714T172802 LAST-MODIFIED:20110714T172802 UID:4580@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Drink Me Magazine's Island Paradise Party DESCRIPTION:We know it's been a while since we've thrown a party like this... we've been setting up ship silently. We've rented out the legendary and incredible man-made floating island on the San Francisco Bay for a private lush evening with live music\, delicious drinks (lots of tasty rums) and spirited tastings. What's more\, we've teamed up with Spark\, a San Francisco based non-profit that supports women-led programs that ignite global change. All profits from the event will go to support Spark's efforts. Who: Drink Me Readers and all (21+) are welcome\, but there are limited tickets available\, so make sure you don't procrastinate. We're teaming up with Spark\, an amazing organization that seeks to build a community of global citizens who are invested in changing the patters of inequality that impact women throughout the world. When: Friday July 29th\, 7:30-10:30 (with VIP boarding at 6:30 for an exclusive tequila and margarita class and an extra hour to wander the island). Come after work and watch the sun go down over the golden gate. Where: Forbes Island\, San Francisco Bay (yes\, that's it in the picture on the invite). The incredible man-made floating island near pier 39 with plenty to explore. Why: How better to get away from the city and enjoy the beautiful summer on the water? All while supporting a great cause. How: Purchase tickets through eventbrite HERE\, and we will be in touch with details about how to get to and take our ferry to the island. **The price of the ticket includes everything you will need for the night. Tickets are $45 or $75 for VIP tickets (with an exclusive tequila tasting and margarita class and an extra hour on the island). Purchase tickets at www.drinkmeisland.eventbrite.com See you there.     LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/drink-me-magazines-island-paradise-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110720T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110720T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110714T172434 LAST-MODIFIED:20110714T172434 UID:4578@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:A night of Cherry Voodoo DESCRIPTION:Come try Cherry Voodoo! It’s been exciting times since we introduced our flagship brew on February 15th! To help us celebrate our 6 month anniversary\, we would like to invite you to our next Meet the Brewers event at Rogue Ales Public House\, where we will be unveiling our two new special brews! We will also be making a special announcement that you will not want to miss! Here are the details of the event: When: Wednesday\, July 20th from 7pm – 9pm Where: Rogue Ales Public House\, 673 Union Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94133 What to expect: Hang out with the Cherry Voodoo crew and enjoy Cherry Voodoo beer! We will also have some cool free stuff for everyone! Attire: Casual   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/a-night-of-cherry-voodoo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110710T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110710T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110629T235955 LAST-MODIFIED:20110630T011825 UID:4516@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Bartender Relief for Gjerrus Wilson & Family DESCRIPTION:Help a local bartender in a time of need... Gjerrus himself  was not involved and is physically healthy.  A terrible car accident and stroke\, however\, have hospitalized immediate family members. Being a man of high regard\, Gjerrus is leaving his life as an SF bartender and artist to assist the recovery of the two most important people in his life. He describes professional options in their hometown as bleek\, so he must pursue law enforcement in Hemet\, CA. The Bartender's Relief Fund and many of us from the USBG have pledged support.  We comprise the trade that preserves these and other great organizations. We must act as community to help our own in times of need. Several brands have pledged product support for sale. 100% of sponsored revenue and tips will be directly given to Gjerrus Wilson and family.   chef erik hopfinger on grill - happy hour delicacies favorite bartenders. industry heavyweights from around san francisco guest bartending behind the main bar big SF DJ line up. 4 DJ's LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/bartender-relief-for-gjerrus-wilson-family/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110701 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110629T182823 LAST-MODIFIED:20110629T182823 UID:4515@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Come experience agave52\, California's most dynamic monthly tequila event\, speaking to the next generation of tequila enthusiasts. agave52 is the urban\, hip retreat where the traditional and new meet. The main goal of Agave52 is to bring the ""next generation"" of tequila drinkers together with the experienced tequila enthusiasts in a stylish urban atmosphere while educating them on the many different complexities of premium tequila's. Each month you'll taste a selection of the most celebrated tequilas known throughout the world at the most beautiful\, intimate and unique spaces. agave52's commitment is to let you know the local retailers and restaurants are where you can easily enjoy or access these tequila's. Educate yourself...visit old and new friends...agave52 is the monthly event you do not want to miss. Over 33+ Ultra Tequila’s\, Mezcales and a gold medal winning Cabernet\, DJ Santero\, Alicia’s Tamales de Maya what more could you ask for?"" Oh yea and Don Julio will be pouring 1942...See you all there!" LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/4515/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110719T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110719T213000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110629T182518 LAST-MODIFIED:20110629T182518 UID:4514@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:A Gentleman's Introduction to Wine DESCRIPTION:Being able to select a wine is an invaluable skill every guy should posses. This intimate\, 10-person workshop provides the foundational knowledge about how to evaluate wine\, talk about it intelligently\, and how to develop your own palate. Unlike other wine classes that provide a deep dive into a specific varietal\, this workshop provides a broad introduction to wine. You'll immediately feel more confident ordering and shopping for wine\, while creating a foundation for a lifetime of future wine education. Details: Learn to be a wine drinker instead of a connoisseur. Introduction to major French and California varietals with side-by-side comparison. Tips on ordering wine at a restaurant. Getting the most out of the server/sommelier. Buying wine at the store and serving at home. Guidelines for pairing wine with food. How to make enjoying wine part of your everyday life. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/a-gentlemans-introduction-to-wine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110715T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110715T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110615T013203 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T013203 UID:4436@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Wente Vineyards: Discover the Music Discover the Wine DESCRIPTION:Enjoy great music\, food\, wine and sunshine at the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery (5565 Tesla Road\, Livermore\, CA 94550) on Wednesday\, July 15th at 6pm.Check out up-and-coming artists Young Digerati\, The Mumlers\, and The Front Porch Band featuring Karl Wente\, all while sipping on some fabulous Wente Vineyards wines.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/wente-vineyards-discover-the-music-discover-the-wine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110708T070000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110708T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110615T013013 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T013013 UID:4434@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Russian Symphony and Vodka Event (50% off) DESCRIPTION:Join Drink Me and the SF Symphony for a Russian Concert and Vodka Cocktail Hour. We're teaming up with SF Vodka to bring you tastings of their 3 vodkas...come meet the distiller and hang out with some great drinks before the concert. What's better\, we're offering a 50% discount on tickets to the Symphony that night! Friday\, July 8th 8pm (Cocktail hour starts at 7pm) To get your tickets: 1. Use code "DrinkMe50off" to purchase tickets at SFsymphony.org 2. Email names of attendees to events@SFSymphony.org LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/russian-symphony-and-vodka-event-50-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110614T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110614T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110603T223831 LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T223832 UID:4352@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Smith-Madrone Extravaganza at The Campton Place DESCRIPTION:Smith-Madrone Winery is teaming up with Taj Campton Place Hotel to offer an unprecedented line-up of wines at an elaborate dinner on June 14. The evening will begin with a seated vertical tasting of unusual wines which are no longer available\, all chosen from the winery’s library: first will be a flight of Rieslings from 1994\, 2003 and 2007\, followed by a flight of Cabernet Sauvignons\, from 1995\, 2000 and 2002. Founder/General Manager Stuart Smith and Winemaker Charles Smith will present the wines. Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. at 340 Stockton Street (on Union Square in San Francisco); cost is $130 per person (not including tax and gratuities); RSVPs go to Richard Dean\, the Master Sommelier who organized the evening (415/955-5574). Smith-Madrone is open for tours and tastings Monday-Saturday\, at 4022 Spring Mountain Road\, St. Helena\, California 94574\, 707/963-2283\, www.smithmadrone.com\, info@smithmadrone.com. Tastings and tours are complimentary and are always conducted by one of the Smith brothers. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/smith-madrone-extravaganza-at-the-campton-place/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110608T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110608T213000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110603T223623 LAST-MODIFIED:20110603T223623 UID:4351@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Distilled Man presents: "A Gentleman's introduction to Wine" DESCRIPTION:Get an irreverent education on wine fundamentals with ""A Gentleman's Introduction to Wine."" Learn to be a wine drinker\, not a connoisseur. Sample wines from different regions. Learn to be comfortable in everyday wine situations (ordering and buying wine\, entertaining). Begin to develop your own personal tastes so you can explore further. Visit www.thedistilledman.com/wine to sign up. About The Distilled ManThe Distilled Man offers classes in basic “man skills” like grilling\, cocktails and poker.  Each hands-on workshop gives you the essential knowledge about a specific topic. We design our courses to boil down the most important information and tips in each subject\, so you walk away with practical knowledge you can actually use. For more info or to view class schedules\, visit www.thedistilledman.com.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-distilled-man-presents-a-gentlemans-introduction-to-wine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110702T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110702T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T171437 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T171437 UID:4337@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:11th Annual Breast Fest Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Breast Fest Beer Festival A Great Time for a Great Cause When: Saturday\, July 2nd from 4-9pm Where: Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion\, San Francisco\, CA What: The 11th Annual Breast Fest will host over 50 breweries joining forces in hopes of raising funds for local non-profit cancer clinic\, Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic. Unlimited tasting\, food and music including in ticket price\, raffle tickets for sale\, with prizes including a beach cruiser from sponsor Marin Bikes and snowboarding gear. Breweries participating include local favorites such as Russian River Brewing\, Marin Brewing Company\, 21st Amendment and more. Public Info: Ticket prices are $45-$55. VIP hour from 4-5pm\, regular admission at 5pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thebreastfest.org. For more information about the festival visit www.thebreastfest.org LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/11th-annual-breast-fest-beer-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110609 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T171346 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T171346 UID:4335@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Takes Over The Broken Rack DESCRIPTION:Come down to The Broken Rack in Emeryville on Wednesday June 8th\, starting at 7pm\, and join Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. as their Best of Beer Camp takes over the taps. You've tried it in bottles now enjoy it on draft. These are limited release brews\, only being served on draft at a few accounts in the Bay Area. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sierra-nevada-beer-camp-takes-over-the-broken-rack/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110605 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T171246 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T171246 UID:4333@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Davis Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:The Davis Beer Festival is here again! On June 4th\, from 1pm to 5pm with over 100 of the rarest beers in the US\, great music from local bands\, brewery tours\, and raffle prizes this is sure to be the best one yet! All proceeds of the beerfest go to the Citizen's Who Care of Yolo County More info and for tickets check out www.sudwerkbrew.com LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/davis-beer-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110528 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T171146 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T171146 UID:4331@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:20th Annual Beerfest | A Benefit for Face to Face DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual Beerfest | A Benefit for Face to Face\, Sonoma County AIDS Network will be held Saturday\, June 4th from 1-4:30pm at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa. Thanks to more than 1\,800 loyal and generous participants\, The Beerfest has earned a reputation as the outstanding microbrew festival in Northern California. In addition to tasting more than 45 of Northern California's finest microbrews\, food purveyors offer exceptional gourmet creations for sampling. Face to Face | Sonoma County AIDS Network receives 100% of the proceeds from The Beerfest. This revenue helps Face to Face to improve the lives of people affected by HIV\, and to reduce the number of new infections. The Beerfest takes place rain or shine! Tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door) and can be purchased online at www.f2f.org. Ticket includes all beverages\, food tasting\, and a logo beer glass. Over 21\, please! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/20th-annual-beerfest-a-benefit-for-face-to-face-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110613T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110613T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T170729 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T170729 UID:4330@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Taste of Mendoncino DESCRIPTION:Sample\, sip and enjoy the pure Mendocino vibe at Taste of Mendocino. Here you will find the best of the region's wine\, food\, beer\, travel\, lodging\, activities\, arts and adventure. Visit Website: Taste of Mendocino   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/taste-of-mendoncino/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110612 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T170637 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T170637 UID:4328@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Monterey Wine Festival & West Coast Chowder Competition DESCRIPTION:The Monterey Wine Festival Celebrates 35 years with historical highlights! June 10th 5 – 8 p.m. and June 11th Noon – 4 p.m. 2011 Now in its 35th year The Monterey Wine Festival continues to evolve into a platform for the regional wine industry and the community of wine lovers.  After 35 years the festival will take a historical turn and bring guests along for the sips and scenery. On Friday the festival will kick at The Monterey Hyatt Regency where bites and sips from the wineries will be enjoyed.  During this evening guest’s can take a quick hop on the Champagne Shuttle sponsored by Sam Linder Auto Group and continue the party at The Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada.  This museum is known for its historic architecture and the former celebrities that resided there.  Guests can enjoy the views from the hilltop and the art inside the gallery\, but perhaps the most ardent competition for attention will be found in the sips of champagne and bites of chocolate dipped strawberries.  What fun to hob-knob in the same location as old Hollywood! On Saturday the celebration continues at another historic destination The Custom House Plaza and The Maritime Museum\, which boasts a snazzy newly appointed foyer.  These historical edifices are located on what many consider hallowed ground. Guests will continue this day of celebration with a completely mouth watering experience from both the wineries and purveyors of food.  Along with these two ingredients live music is the final sensation that further ensures a winning combination. Wine\, Food\, Music! Aaa hhh! It’s a Chowdah Throw Down! A sweet addition to the festival this year is the 2nd Annual West Coast Chowder Competition. Professional chefs from the Western Coast will come to compete and chowder lovers will pay homage to their special creations.  This year chefs from Seattle\, San Francisco and other chowder known destinations will be landing in Monterey to compete against the local titans of chowder.  All competitors will be trying to slay the judge’s tongues with their creations\, take home the prize money and boast of their achievement in what is expected to be one of the most impressive competitions around.  Clam\, Seafood and Creative Chowders are the categories that make up the contest and the big copper pot award goes to the people’s choice along with a cash prize.  Guests can sample or buy a cup of chowder of their entries and pick their own personal favorites and compare their palettes to the judges.  Wines that pair with chowders will also be available to sample. Tickets online at www.montereywine.com Visit Website: Monterey wine Festival   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/monterey-wine-festival-west-coast-chowder-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110528 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T170457 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T170457 UID:4327@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Casa Vino...Saturday wine tasting with Vina Robles DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Casa Vino for our weekly Saturday wine tastings from 5-7. This week we will be featuring wines from Vina Robles in Paso Robles  http://www.vinarobles.com We will be tasting: 2010 Sauvignon Blanc\, 2010 White 4\, 2009 Chardonnay\, 2008 Red 4\, 2006 Syree & 2008 Petite Sirah. Saturday tastings are just $10 and our full entree menu\, appetizer menu and cheese plates are available to accompany the tastings. Casa Vino features the largest wines by the glass menu in the bay area as well as a full gourmet menu.  Outdoor seating is available to enjoy these "balmy & tropical" Berkeley evenings on the patio. Hope to see you soon at Casa Vino.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/casa-vino-saturday-wine-tasting-with-vina-robles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110622T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110622T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110527T170332 LAST-MODIFIED:20110527T170332 UID:4325@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:South American Superstars: The Wines of Argentina & Chile DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be transported 6\,000 miles south to enjoy the amazing wines of South America. Chile and Argentina are making some of the most important and revered wines in the world - all with extraordinary quality-to-value. Now in its fifth year\, South American Superstars has become the largest and most important tasting of its kind in the country. THE ULTIMATE SUMMER SETTING Our first summer tasting takes us to a brand new and inspired outdoor venue - Jones in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The vibe though is Miami meets Buenos Aires on their sprawling\, sheltered and heated patio. And with the solstice the day prior\, the entire event will be in daylight. Stick around afterwards to enjoy their fire pit\, excellent cocktails and tasty food. WORLD CLASS WINES Join us as we sample over 125 top wines from virtually every important importer and distributor of South American wine.  We'll also be including a few wines from Uruguay this year\, including the hearty Tannat grape. You will be taken on a tour of Chile's main wine regions including the Maipo\, Colchagua and Casablanca Valleys\, while savoring Pinot Noir\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, Syrah\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay and the wonderfully spicy and chocolately varietal Carmenère - our pick to become 'the next Malbec' on our shores. Argentina's main wine regions border Chile in the foothills of the Andes\, with the Mendoza Valley being the most prominent\, along with the Salta region to the North. You will try Cabernet Sauvignon\, Syrah\, Bonarda\, Merlot\, Torrontés\, Chardonnay and lots of Malbec (over 30 different kinds) - the most important grape of Argentina. THE EXTRAS Enjoy hearty artisan cheese and charcuterie from AG Ferrari\, Mate Veza beer infused with the yerba mate herb indigenous to Argentina....and tango dancers!   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/south-american-superstars-the-wines-of-argentina-chile/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110613 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110510T071943 LAST-MODIFIED:20110510T071943 UID:4300@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Tequila Partida Presents: The Spirit Bird Challenge DESCRIPTION:“Come As You Are” to The Spirit Bird Challenge\, a cocktail competition sponsored by Tequila Partida in Key West\, Florida! Partida Tequila\, the world's top-rated tequila\, is an authentic\, all-natural and ultra premium tequila made from 100% blue agave in the heart of the Tequila Valley. This June\, what better place to experience a perfect Partida Tequila cocktail\, named the best tequila in the world by The Spirit Journal\, than the tropical paradise island of Key West?  Mixologists from South Florida are invited to capture the essence of Key West and the True Spirit of Tequila in a cocktail that will wow our expert judging panel and see them moving forward to the big event on Sunday\, June 12th from 5 to 8 pm at The Rum Barrel on Front Street. The open air rooftop deck will set the backdrop for this exciting evening. Original recipes must be submitted to recipe@spiritbirdchallenge.com by May 22nd. Successful contestants will be advised prior to June 1 and further competition specifics will be sent via email.The creator of the winning cocktail will receive $500 and their recipe will be featured on the Tequila Partida website\, along with placement in various media across the country. Interested participants can check out Facebook for additional information and details of the competition at http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_193335737369126 " LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/tequila-partida-presents-the-spirit-bird-challenge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110427T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110427T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110419T235001 LAST-MODIFIED:20110419T235353 UID:4201@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Drink Good – DO GOOD Presents "One World, One Glass: Part Two" DESCRIPTION:Join Drink Good – DO GOOD for an evening of donations and libations! One World\, One Glass: Part Two Wednesday\, April 275pm – 9pm Proceeds benefit the San Francisco Education Fund in support of San Francisco public schools. Unique alcohols from three regions of the world are represented at three different San Francisco bars. No matter which one you attend\, you enjoy unlimited tastings as well as savory ethnic snacks. You can even keep your souvenir glass. Bollywood Life: Dancing for GOOD EZ5 Bar – South Asian whiskeys and beers Sponsored by India West Lucha Libre: Fighting for GOOD Gold Cane – Mexican tequilas and beers Sponsored by El Mensajero Pirate Booty: Plundering for GOOD Murio’s Trophy Room – Caribbean rums and beers Sponsored by JahWorks.org Individual tickets: $25 per barWorld Tour ticket package: $160 for admission to all bars and car service for a group of four friends Buy your ticket today! http://oneworld-oneglass2.eventbrite.com/" LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/drink-good-%e2%80%93-do-good-presents-one-worls-one-glass-part-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110421T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110417T224621 LAST-MODIFIED:20110417T224645 UID:4133@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Home Brewed Cinema: An Evening of Beer Themed Films DESCRIPTION:"Home Brewed Cinema:  An Evening of Beer Themed Films" Featuring: “Dortmund Beer” -A rare documentary of the beer making process inside the brewery of the now defunct Dortmund Brewery.See how beer is made step by step.“A Fatal Glass of Beer” - the classic comedy short starring the legendary WC Fields “Betty Boop for President’ (segment) Betty runs on the anti-prohibition ticket! A vat full of vintage beer commercials from the 50s\, 60s\, 70s\, and 80s! Rare beer brewing film outtakes and much more! We are excited to invite you to join us for an evening of vintage beer-theme videos & archival footage.  Quirky\, fun\, rare:  you can’t see these anywhere else.  Oddball Film + Video regularly shows off-beat footage from their “amazing collection of rare\, entertaining\, eclectic and eye-opening subjects\, as well as classical archival\, historical\, and contemporary clips”.  We got their team to put together a unique program just for us: beer\, beer\, beer.  Come out and support an “only-in-San Francisco” movie house and meet more of your local craft beer friends.Oddball Film + Video is a very casual\, exciting place.  You’ll wonder why you have not previously discovered this SF gem. Thursday\, April 21st\, 2011 Doors 7:30pm\, show 8pm Oddball Film + Video 275 Capp Street (B/t 17th & 18th St) San Francisco\, CA 94110 Craft beer will be available.Order tickets here:  http://craftbeersociety.eventbrite.com www.CraftBeerTours.com" LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/home-brewed-cinema-an-evening-of-beer-themed-films/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110430T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110430T183000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110417T224408 LAST-MODIFIED:20110417T224408 UID:4131@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Craft Beer Tour DESCRIPTION:"Craft Beer Tour\, Sat\, April 30th\, $85 all inclusive! Meet new friends & enjoy craft beer.  Join us! "Ego-free\, beer-friendly" "Tickets:  http://craftbeertoursapril30.eventbee.comSaturday\, April 30th\, $85 per person\, open to everyone 21+: The Craft Beer Tour will be an exciting trip with fellow beer enthusiasts.   Invite your friends! We will travel in a large\, comfortable bus & will have lunch at our second stop\, Lagunitas Brewing Company. You are welcome to bring all that you wish for the ride.  I will have a cooler on board & provide some snacks. We will pick up at the Glen Park BART (Diamond Street side) at 9:30am and then meet at Social Kitchen & Brewery for a 10am meet & greet/tour by brewmaster Rich Higgins.  (You may meet us at Glen Park BART or Social Kitchen.  We can make arrangements for Marin pickups.)  We will also tour two new breweries (Beltane Brewing & Van Houten Brewing Company) and an old favorite (Lagunitas). We will return to San Francisco by 6:30pm. April 30th itinerary:  Social Kitchen & Brewery > Lagunitas Brewing Company > Beltane Brewing > Van Houten Brewing Company (subject to change)You may invite friends.  All participants must be at least 21 & show ID on the bus. Larry WinumCell: 415.215.7857Tickets: http://craftbeertoursapril30.eventbee.com Social Kitchen & Brewery 1326 9th Avenue San Francisco Social Kitchen & Brewery is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood. Rich Higgins is the brewmaster and certified master cicerone who believes that beer plays a role in the kitchen and deserves a place at the table. He brews accessible beers that are food-friendly and full of flavor. Lagunitas Brewing CompanyThe Lagunitas Brewing Company\, founded in 1993\, is known for iconoclastic interpretations of traditional beer styles\, and irreverent descriptive text and stories on their packaging.  Lagunitas Brewing's flagship\, IPA\, is consistently the best-selling IPA in the state of California.  Since 1993\, Lagunitas has been one of the fastest-growing craft breweries in the United States\, producing over 100\,000 barrels in 2010.  The brewery announced a $9.5 million expansion slated to begin early 2012 which will increase its brewing capacity to 600\,000 barrels.  (Plus they have great food & give a fantastic tour!) Van Houten Brewing (say “van-HOW-ten”) is a family owned and operated small artisan brewery Based in the town of San Anselmo that will soon be serving San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Founded by a husband and wife team\, Johnny is the head brewer and Creek is the CEO. Johnny started home brewing with his dad in 2001. In the process of trying to recreate some of their favorite hard-to-find English ales using clone recipes – they discovered the joy of making their own beer and drinking it fresh from the cask.  It’s their Dutch and British blood that informs their philosophy of innovation on traditional styles and original beers brewed by simple\, honest means. From Creek Van Houten:  We are “a nanobrewery in planning currently operating as homebrewers\, on the ground floor of the nanobrewery movement.  We have a 20 gallon setup and 2 temperature controlled conical fermentors.  We will have 4 or 5 of Johnny’s brews that day. A variety of some of the Bay Area beer bloggers and some of the beer folk from the Social Kitchen Nanobrewery Festival during SFBeerWeek will also be there.  A tasting at a nanobrewery on the edge of going public will be intriguing! We'd LOVE to have you at the tasting event.  It should be an event!” Beltane Brewing is based in Marin and was founded by Alan Atha\, the current President of the Sonoma Beerocrats home brewing club. Beltane Brewing aims to bring old-world style into the new world via the art and science of brewing techniques learned from both. The current beer lineup: Rumplestiltskin Double IPA\, Black Moria Double Black IPA\, Luminesce Belgian Style Triple\, Automne Eve Belgian Style Double LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/craft-beer-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110412T171455 LAST-MODIFIED:20110412T171455 UID:4093@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:National Homebrewers Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Homebrewers Conference is a fun\, educational gathering designed to enhance homebrewers' brewing skills and knowledge and increase homebrewing camaraderie. Special seminars and events cater to beer enthusiasts and amateur brewers of every level. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/national-homebrewers-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T163000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110412T171321 LAST-MODIFIED:20110412T171321 UID:4091@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:20th Annual Beerfest | A Benefit for Face to Face DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual Beerfest | A Benefit for Face to Face\, Sonoma County AIDS Network will be held Saturday\, June 4th from 1-4:30pm at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa. Thanks to more than 1\,800 loyal and generous participants\, The Beerfest has earned a reputation as the outstanding microbrew festival in Northern California. In addition to tasting more than 45 of Northern California's finest microbrews\, food purveyors offer exceptional gourmet creations for sampling. Face to Face | Sonoma County AIDS Network receives 100% of the proceeds from The Beerfest. This revenue helps Face to Face to improve the lives of people affected by HIV\, and to reduce the number of new infections. The Beerfest takes place rain or shine! Tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door) and can be purchased online at www.f2f.org. Ticket includes all beverages\, food tasting\, and a logo beer glass. Over 21\, please! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/20th-annual-beerfest-a-benefit-for-face-to-face/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110412T171103 LAST-MODIFIED:20110412T171103 UID:4089@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:15th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:"The bahlest steinber hornin'\, chiggrul gormin'\, tidrick in the heelch of the Boont Region!" One low entry fee gets you admittance to the festival\, a snazzy wristband (keep it on - only those with wristbands may be on the festival grounds)\, a sampling glass\, music and all the samples you care to enjoy during the four hours the taps are open. No sampling tickets needed. No Pay-Per-Sample arrangement. Food\, merchandise and other sundries are offered by various vendors on a pay-per-item basis\, but the beer is included in your entry fee. See you there!! Oh! And Please\, Leave your dogs at home! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/15th-annual-legendary-boonville-beer-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110507T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110507T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110412T170941 LAST-MODIFIED:20110412T170941 UID:4087@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa & Beer Tasting DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff\, Salsa and Beer Tasting fires up Saturday\, May 7\, 2011 from 1 to 5 P.M. at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma.  Forty Chili and Salsa Teams\, 15 breweries to enjoy\, including Steelhead\, Lagunitas\, Ukiah\, Deschutes\, Bear Republic and Anderson Valley.  Outdoor music\, dancing\, spicy hot fun - It's hotter than heck.  Come vote for your favorite chili\, salsa and beer and have a raucous good time.  $40 chili\, salsa\, beer tasting; $25 chili and salsa only; $10 kids under 12; kids under 5 free. Benefits Cinnabar Theater Youth Program. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/petaluma-chili-cookoff-salsa-beer-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110423T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110423T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110412T170751 LAST-MODIFIED:20110412T170751 UID:4085@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:San Jose KraftBrew Fest DESCRIPTION:The Naglee Park Garage will be hosting the first annual San Jose KraftBrew! Fest which will take place at the gorgeous San Jose Woman's Club (www.sjwomansclub.org - 75 South 11th Street) on April 23\, from 12pm - 6pm. Listen to the Hurricane Roses\, talk to Master Brewers\, taste over 30 beers and of course come with an appetite for beer friendly foods prepared by the Naglee Park Garage. There is no entry fee\, just pay as you taste! At the event\, the Naglee Park Garage will be serving up a beer friendly menu featuring: Fresh Fritz with assortment of mayonnaise's Grilled beef\, chicken or Shrimp brochettes(skewer's) Mussels in wine Sausages w/ assortment of accoutrements Potato salad Grilled Asparagus There will be over 30 micro and Belgian ales to taste. Some of the featured beers include: Flying dog brewing-Frederick\, MD Raging Bitch "Belgian Style IPA" Double Dog "Amrican Double/Imperial IPA" Ommegang Brewing-Cooperstown\, NY Rare vos "Belgian Dark Ale" Hennepin Farmhouse "Saison/Farmhouse Ale" Lost Coast Brewing-Eureka \, CA Downtown Brown "English Brown Ale" Brouwerij Van Steeberge Augustijn Ale "Triple" Gulden Draak "Dark Triple" De Koninck "Belgian Pale Ale" Piraat "Belgian IPA" Brasserie Lefebvre Blanche De Bruxelles "Witbier" Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse de Bourgogne "Flander's Red Ale" LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/san-jose-kraftbrew-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110411T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110411T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110408T164313 LAST-MODIFIED:20110408T164313 UID:4083@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Gin Cocktail Competition & Tasting | 15 Romolo DESCRIPTION:Watch two top London bartenders face off in the No. 209 Gin Duel Competition: Ian Goodman (Oxo Towe) & Alessandro Paludet (22 Below) have 209 seconds for each round. Round One: Each create a London inspired cocktail. Round Two: Each create a San Francisco inspired cocktail. Round Three: the London contenders will each be paired with two of SF’s most talented mixologists\, and they must come up with a cocktail on the fly as a team. Guests will enjoy No. 209 Cocktails for only $6 throughout the evening and have the opportunity to sample the contestants’ creations. There will also be complimentary appetizers from 6:30-7:30 and other random goodies for those in attendance.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/gin-cocktail-competition-tasting-15-romolo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110517T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110406T010958 LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T010958 UID:4050@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Vermouth Seminar with Sutton Cellars DESCRIPTION:The Boothby Center presents... an entertaining educational experience as part of our new “Two Martinis and a Tip” series\, where you get a whole lot of fun for the price of a round. Vermouth Class with Carl Sutton of Sutton Cellars Maker of the Bay Area’s hometown vermouth. Join winemaker Carl Sutton on an exploration of what vermouth is and why you need to know. We’ll start with a lesson on vermouth’s history and cultural significance\, including a comparative tasting of popular and boutique vermouths. Next we’ll delve deeper into Carl’s own formula\, tasting the components of his the popular vermouth that he makes right here in San Francisco and that you can find in many of the city’s top cocktail bars and fine restaurants. Then we’ll look at vermouth’s role in a cocktail (and taste TWO MARTINIS of those while we’re at it) before moving on to a flight of wine-based aperitifs and digestifs. That’s a lot of tasting and education for only $25. Just think... two martinis and a tip and you get so much more! Tuesday April 5th\, 7pm to 9pm Tickets are $25 and are available at http://boothbyvermouthclass.eventbrite.com/ This class counts as a credit toward a Boothby Level 1 class credit. About the BCCAC The Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that strives to preserve and advance San Francisco’s beverage cultures. Please support our efforts by attending and spreading the word. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/vermouth-seminar-with-sutton-cellars/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110407 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110405T235209 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T235209 UID:4048@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Fusion Cocktail Competition 2011 DESCRIPTION:HOSTING over 40 Gallons of competition cocktails - YOU be the Judge! $500 Grand Prize | $250 2nd Place | $100 to each of 4 class winners Prizes for the first 50 guests Complimentary appetizers served ALL NIGHT! http://sfmixology.com/osha/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/fusion-cocktail-competition-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110416 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110403T180907 LAST-MODIFIED:20110403T182942 UID:4037@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:April Tax Time Event DESCRIPTION:McCormick & Kuleto’s hosts an Early Filers Happy Hour menu in the bar on April 15\, 3:00-6:00 pm. In addition to the traditional happy hour food favorites\, Bottom Line Drink Specials will be offered for $5.40 all day & customers will receive a complimentary $10.40 dining certificate good after April 19. On April 18\, McCormick & Kuleto’s hosts a Tax Relief Procrastinators Celebration all day at the bar with a $10.40 Tax Relief Menu\, $5.40 Bottom Line Drink Specials & the complimentary dining cert." LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/april-tax-time-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110406T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110407T000000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110403T180726 LAST-MODIFIED:20110403T180726 UID:4035@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Pisco Book Launch & Harvest Party DESCRIPTION:Harvest in March?! It is in Peru−−and the pisco grapes aren't the only new arrival! Come celebrate the release of The Pisco Book at our Book Launch & Harvest Party at La Mar Cebicheria on Wednesday\, April 6th\, 8pm-close. Enjoy $5 ORO Pisco cocktails\, while mingling with local and international pisco aficionados. And the party is open to everyone\, so bring your friends! For more info\, visit http://www.thepiscobook.com/party.html or send us an email at info@cleargrapellc.com or call 415-291-9192. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-pisco-book-launch-harvest-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110405T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110405T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110328T221250 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T221250 UID:4013@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Gift of Food DESCRIPTION:Umamimart presents THE GIFT OF FOOD\, a massive fundraising party to benefit earthquake relief efforts in northern Japan. MUSIC: Tommy Guerrero DJ Toph One BOOZE: Yamazaki Whisky Joto Sake The Glenrothes Whisky Brugal Rum GlenGrant Scotch Bulleit Bourbon + Rye BITES: Peko Peko Japanese Catering Sandbox Bakery Check our official site often for tix\, details and updates: www.umamimart.com/japanbenefit If you would like to support the event\, please email: info@umamimart.com +++ All proceeds go to Second Harvest Japan\, the country's first food bank. In the wake of the quake and tsunami\, Second Harvest Japan has been driving two-ton truckloads of food\, water and vital necessities into northern Japan every day. They are our heroes\, and from the streets of San Francisco\, let’s give them THE GIFT OF FOOD. Come support! See you on the 5th! Love\, Kayoko + Yoko Team Umamimart +++ Big THANK YOU to our generous donors: Yamazaki Whisky\, Judy Hayama\, Devin Farrell\, Kazuko Hayama & Lakshman Srinivasan\, Glenrothes\, Brugal Rum\, Matt Kawamura. Much love for THE GIFT OF FOOD organizing committee: Neyah White\, Matthew Meidinger + Kevin Deidrich (The Burritt Room)\, Louesa Roebuck (FLORA)\, Sylvan Mishima Brackett (Peko Peko)\, Mai Sasaki\, Isaac Bess\, Norma Listman. Special thanks to our performers Tommy Guerrero and Toph One. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/umami-mart/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110322T003640 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T003640 UID:3982@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The DO GOOD Coalition Presents "One World, One Glass" DESCRIPTION:Join Drink Good – Do GOOD at One World\, One Glass for unique spirit and beer tastings from three regions of the world. USE code "DRINK ME" for 1 venue = $25 and the world tour for $180. Each region is represented at a different bar. No matter which one you attend\, you enjoy unlimited tastings as well as savory ethnic snacks. You can even keep your souvenir glass. And better yet\, a significant portion of the proceeds is donated to MetWest School in Oakland. MetWest is one of forty public high schools around the country pioneering a model of internship-based education. It’s approach to learning is grounded in a commitment to educate one student at a time\, in a tight-knit community of peers\, family\, teachers\, and community mentors. In a city where the average drop-out rate is 31%\, MetWest’s graduation rate is 100%. It all goes down on Saturday\, March 26th from 6pm-9pm. “Bollywood” South Asian whiskeys and beersHosted at EZ5 (684 Commercial @ Kearny) “Without Borders” Mexican tequila pairing with beersHosted at Madrone Art Bar (500 Divisadero @ Fell) “Voodoo Magic” Caribbean rums and beersTope Lounge (1326 Grant @ Green) Tickets can be purchased on a per-bar basis for $45. If you’re ambitious enough\, you can purchase the “World Tour” package\, which includes admission to all three bars and car service for a group of four friends for $240. Check in at all three bars via Foursquare\, post a picture of your group with the bartenders\, and win a Drink Good – DO GOOD t-shirt plus a bottle of booze! See you Saturday\, March 26th! http://www.drinkgood-dogood.com/ http://twitter.com/DrinkGoodDoGood" LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-do-good-coalition-presents-one-world-one-glass/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110323T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110323T213000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110322T003134 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T003201 UID:3981@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Mint Slope Cocktail Crawl DESCRIPTION:Come join us as bars and Mixologists unite to create neighborhood-inspired cocktails at the Mint Slope Cocktail Crawl. Mint Slope is a truly San Francisco neighborhood named for the Mint Building and spanning Market Street from Church to Octavia. The area has quite a bit of history and has a newly-coined microhood name. Each participating venue will compete to create an original SVEDKA-inspired drink that best represents their unique character. Ticket holders will enjoy complimentary signature SVEDKA cocktails and discounted menu items. Through Nirvino's mobile technology\, event goes will vote for their favorite new cocktails live on their phones. Event Details: Date: Wednesday\, March 23rd\, 2011 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Event Registration: Orbit Room (1900 Market Street\, SF) Tickets: $5 Recommended Donation with Advance RSVP\, $10 at the Door RSVP Here: http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ulsJoin=385=5 Participating Venues: Orbit Room -- 1900 MarketRebel -- 1760 MarketPilsner Inn -- 225 ChurchBlackbird -- 2124 Market All Proceeds Benefitting the Human Rights Campaign " LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/mint-slope-cocktail-crawl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110321T205854 LAST-MODIFIED:20110321T205854 UID:3979@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:New England Brewfest DESCRIPTION:What? Breweries from across New England will offer some of their finest brews for you to sample. Along with tasting\, there will be live entertainment\, educational programs about craft beers\, great food\, and other brew-related vendors and paraphernalia for you to enjoy! When? Saturday\, June 25\, 2011 from 4pm to 9pm *Rain or Shine Where? The Lincoln Village Shops\, Main Street\, Lincoln\, New Hampshire. For lodging and other area information\, please visit the Lincoln Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Website Why? Why not!?! The New England Brewfest started in 2005 and has grown in attendance and has increased the number of Breweries participating each year. The location of the Brewfest moved from the Woodstock Inn in 2008 to its current spot at the Lincoln Village Shops. The Brewfest has still maintained a small festival atmosphere where you can taste your favorite brews\, sample some new ones\, and visit with your favorite brewer. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/new-england-brewfest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110409T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110410T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110321T203829 LAST-MODIFIED:20110321T203829 UID:3955@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:San Francisco Vintners Market Spring Fling DESCRIPTION:The San Francisco Vintners Market Spring Fling will be a refreshing escape for the impulse buyer/oenophile. Unlike the usual wine festival\, participants can enjoy the wines from over 200 local wineries\, then buy the wines directly at the fling. Immediate gratification and delicious wines guaranteed.   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/san-francisco-vintners-market-spring-fling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110321T203646 LAST-MODIFIED:20110321T203646 UID:3953@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Piscologia Pisco Party DESCRIPTION:If you hadn’t noticed\, pisco is kind of a big deal. Since 1613 this Peruvian or Chilean grape brandy has been titillating the taste buds. The popularity of this spirit is apparent throughout San Francisco\, with a pisco drink making an appearance on every decent specialty cocktail list. So come celebrate all that is pisco at the Pisco Latin Lounge with special Piscologia drinks served all night. www.piscosf.com   LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/piscologia-pisco-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110312T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110312T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110304T202901 LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T202901 UID:3875@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:SF Weekly's DRINK: Spirits, Beer, Wine and Cocktail Tasting DESCRIPTION:Are you an equal opportunity lover...of booze? Then SF Weekly has the perfect event for those who can’t be bothered with spending hours just drinking pinots\, or scotch\, or belgium ales\, or whatever else is going on at Fort Mason this weekend. The first annual DRINK Spirits\, Beer\, Wine and Cocktail Tasting boasts over 30 different types of alcohol\, with specialty cocktails\, appetizers\, and a cocktail competition featuring top SF bartenders. So oenophiles who dabble in pisco\, beer aficionados who also engage in whisky drinking\, and just plain booze hounds will all find something to enjoy. http://drink2011.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sf-weeklys-drink-spirits-beer-wine-and-cocktail-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110304T202730 LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T202730 UID:3874@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Rum, Rum History and Rum Cocktails DESCRIPTION:From pirate ships to tiki lounges\, rum has been a staple throughout history. Learn more about the fermented molasses based spirit with one of the great Bay Area bartenders\, Dominic Venegas\, the mind behind the cocktails at Smuggler’s Cove. From the rum expert\, master the skills to shake up your own rum drinks at home\, including the classic Mai Tai. Wether you’re inspired by the tropical shirts and tiny paper umbrellas\, or yearn for it to be acceptable to have a parrot on your shoulder and search for booty singing “Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum\,” you’ll leave this class with better bartending skills and a greater sense of history. http://rumsf.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/rum-rum-history-and-rum-cocktails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110305T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110305T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110304T202319 LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T203127 UID:3873@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:The Amazing Local Spirits of St. George DESCRIPTION:CUESA (the Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture) kicks off their first of six mixology master classes with Scott Beattie of Healdsburg's Spoonbar. This first session features everyone's favorite distillery in Alameda\, St. George Spirits. Classes include a cocktails 101 demo (shaking techniques\, glassware\, measurements\, etc.) and hands-on experience with seaso LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/the-amazing-local-spirits-of-st-george/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110303T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110227T165140 LAST-MODIFIED:20110227T165140 UID:3850@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Davide Palluda Dinner Paired with the Wines of Cascina Ca' Rossa DESCRIPTION:Donato Enoteca will host a Thursday\, March 3 Ca’ Rossa Winery (Roero\, Italy) wine paired dinner beginning at 7:00 PM. The $110.00 prix fixe menu\, prepared by guest chef Davide Palluda\, will consist of five courses\, accented with black truffle\, each paired with an appropriate wine from Ca’ Rossa Winery. The price is per person and excludes tax and gratuity. Palluda is the chef/owner of Ristorante all’Enoteca located in Canale\, Italy. In 2000\, he was named the best young chef in Italy by the Espresso Restaurant Guide and that same year he received one star from the Michelin Guide and has continued to receive that rating every year since. Palluda’s only other California guest chef appearance will be at Mario Batali’s restaurant La Mozza in Los Angeles. Also in attendance at the dinner will Ca’ Rossa Winery winemaker/owner Angelo Ferrio whose wines often receive the coveted Tre Bicchieri (three glasses) award from the top Italian wine guide Gambero Rosso. The pairing of Davide Palluda’s Ristorante all’Enoteca Michelin starred cuisine with Ca’ Rossa’s award winning wines brings the Piemonte region of Italy to life in spectacular fashion at Donato Enoteca. Donato Enoteca\, located at 1041 Middlefield Road in Redwood City\, California\, is one of the South Bay’s best-known culinary destination points. Visit the restaurant on the Web at www.donatoenoteca.com. The telephone number is (650) 701-1000. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/davide-palluda-dinner-paired-with-the-wines-of-cascina-ca-rossa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110323T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110323T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110226T231122 LAST-MODIFIED:20110226T231122 UID:3830@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Barbary Coast Mixology Class DESCRIPTION:Want to take your home bartending skills to the next level? Join Elixir owner and Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail co-founder Joseph Ehrmann as he teaches the fundamentals of mixing a perfect martini\, Manhattan\, mojito and margarita. The two-hour class concludes with our favorite part: consuming what you've so carefully created. Bottom's up. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/barbary-coast-mixology-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110220T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110220T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T205932 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T205932 UID:3589@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Tucker in the Millennium kitchen for a hands-on BEER cooking class! Learn that beer can accompany food in more ways than one from someone who truly enjoys it. Space is limited\, please call Alison if you have questions or to make a reservation: 415.345.3900 x13 LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-cooking-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110220T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110220T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T205659 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T205659 UID:3587@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Booze & Brew Brawl DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting bartenders from San Francisco's finest drinking establishments as they compete in a beer cocktail mix-off featuring products from Firestone Walker Brewery and St. George Spirits. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/booze-brew-brawl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T205300 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T205300 UID:3586@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Organic Orgy DESCRIPTION:An organic orgy of every organic brewery in CA: Bison\, Butte Creek\, Eel River\, MateVeza\, Napa Smith\, Santa Cruz Mtn\, Sierra Nevada\, ThirstyBear\, Ukiah & Uncommon Brewers. Meet brewery staff! Further the orgasmic experience with tasty tray-passed tapas. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/organic-orgy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T213000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T205034 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T205034 UID:3585@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:San Diego Breweries Night DESCRIPTION:A night to enjoy beers from the San Diego and North County area\, including special brews from Green Flash\, Port/Lost Abbey\, Stone\, and Coronado. Ballpark tour at 5:45\, with beer purchase\, for first 30 people. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/san-diego-breweries-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T204831 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T204831 UID:3583@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:"Strange Brew" Beer Trivia & Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Beer Trivia Contest from 7pm to 9pm\, questions by Brewmaster Aron Deorsey. Special showing of the 1983 movie “Strange Brew” from 9pm to 11pm. Happy Hour prices all night including appetizers and $3 beers LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/strange-brew-beer-trivia-movie-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T233000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T204159 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T204159 UID:3580@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Session Beer Fest DESCRIPTION:Strong beers taking their toll? Come to Church Key and recover with our selection of session beers! All beers on tap tonight will be under 6% abv. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/session-beer-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110218T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110218T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T203828 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T203828 UID:3578@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Third Annual Craft Beer in Can Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the glorious can and all that it brings to craft beer. Beers from 21st Amendment\, Oscar Blues\, Maui Brewing Company\, Buckbean Brewing\, Uncommon Brewers\, Anderson Valley\, and New Belgian Brewing will be featured. If you still think aluminum is just for cheap swill\, this tasting will forever change your mind!! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/third-annual-craft-beer-in-can-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T203336 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T203336 UID:3575@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer Trivia DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows you're smarter after a couple pints. Come test your beer knowledge at a special beer-themed edition of Rogue's weekly trivia night. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-trivia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T203022 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T203022 UID:3573@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Festival of Firkins DESCRIPTION:Magnolia ratchets its cask ale obsession up a notch with an extra large selection of 10 carefully curated casks. Pay as you go and enjoy an expanded menu of snacks and small plates to go along with your beer. Highlights include the first-on-west-coast Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA and JW Lees Harvest Ale. 11am until they're gone! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/festival-of-firkins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161940 CREATED:20110209T201254 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T201254 UID:3570@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Hops to Homebrew Workshop DESCRIPTION:Urban Kitchen SF is putting on its second homebrew workshop with local homebrewer\, Eric Denman. You'll learn both the entry-level approach (extract brewing\, partial mash) and the advanced approach (all grain). Each participant will take home an extract starter kit with all of the ingredients needed to make a batch of tasty brew. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/hops-to-homebrew-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110217T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110209T200752 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T202053 UID:3567@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer, Bowling, and Brewers DESCRIPTION:From Lost Coast Brewing Co (they are up in Humboldt County and make some outstanding draft and bottled beers)\, we have a brewer coming to give a talk and introduction to some of their beers. Followed by Lost Coast beer specials and a Wii Bowling Tournament for some Lost Coast Shwag! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-bowling-and-brewers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110216T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110216T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110209T195936 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T195936 UID:3563@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beers, Bourbon & Baos DESCRIPTION:Meet 5050 Brewer\, Todd Ashman\, and enjoy Eclipse Barrel-Aged beer and spirit pairing. For the first time\, the Eclipse Four Roses Imperial Stout will be in a flight side-by-side with the bar’s very own Four Roses “Bloodhound Selection” Single Barrel Bourbon. Evan Williams Bourbon flight also available. Chairman Bao food truck offers a tasty menu. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beers-bourbon-baos/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110209T195132 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T201637 UID:3560@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Haight Street Good Food Celebration DESCRIPTION:Immigrant Food Week and SF Beer Week unite! Featuring immigrant foods from members of La Cocina and an assortment of beers from diverse traditions curated by Dave McLean of Magnolia Brewery\, all in the parking lot of the new Haight Street Whole Foods Market (which opens 3 days later). Beer proceeds benefit La Cocina. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/haight-street-good-food-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110209T182547 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T182547 UID:3559@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Cask & Quesos -- Triple Fermented DESCRIPTION:We've added a 3rd fermentation to our annual cask ale & cheese pairing: bread! Cask-conditioned ales of the SF Brewers Guild & special guest casks all paired with local & imported artisan cheeses and freshly baked breads from the San Francisco Baking Institute! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/cask-quesos-triple-fermented/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T163000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T183000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110209T182308 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T182308 UID:3558@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Pucker Up: Sour Beer Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join us as we taste over a dozen sour beers from California and Belgium. Expect brews from Russian River\, Telegraph\, Drie Fonteinen\, Rodenbach\, Jolly Pumpkin and Hanssens\, among others. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/pucker-up-sour-beer-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110209T182046 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T182046 UID:3557@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Breweries of Tomorrow Nanobrewery Festival DESCRIPTION:SKB & BayAreaCraftBeer.com present 9 future breweries: 510 Brewing\, Beltane Brewing\, Bosworth Brewing\, Elizabeth Street Brewery\, Local Brewing Co.\, Orange & Black\, Pacific Brewing Laboratories\, Petaluma Hills Brewing Co.\, & Van Houten Brewing. $15 for keepsake glass and 2 SKB drafts; entry includes nanobrew tastings. SKB's food avail. for purchase. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/breweries-of-tomorrow-nanobrewery-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T130000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T225817 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T225817 UID:3530@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual SF Beer Week Beer Run DESCRIPTION:Join Brian Yaeger\, author of Red\, White\, and Brew\, Bryan Kolesar\, beer writer for the Washington Times\, and Derrick Peterman of "Ramblings of a Beer Runner" for a unique SF Beer Week event celebrating running and craft beer\, for a run through Golden Gate Park. All runners get $1 off their post-run beers at Social Kitchen & Brewery. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/2nd-annual-sf-beer-week-beer-run/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T225344 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T225344 UID:3529@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Sunday Industry Night: Brewers and Bartenders! DESCRIPTION:Join us on a night we are normally closed. Bring your business card to receive discounted beer and food all night. Part of the proceeds will go to a local SF charity. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sunday-industry-night-brewers-and-bartenders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T225132 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T225132 UID:3527@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:North Beach SF Brewery Pub Crawl! DESCRIPTION:Come taste the best beer SF has to offer! Start with us at Board Room\, where there will be specials on food and beer pairings featuring your favorite SF breweries. From there\, we'll head to Rogue\, Tope\, and Church Key - all with beer specials. Sign up at Board Room for a free wrist band to get you to the crawl! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/north-beach-sf-brewery-pub-crawl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T224807 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T224807 UID:3524@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Big Beer Brunch with the 21st Amendment and Drake's Brewing DESCRIPTION:What goes better on together on a Sunday morning of SF Beer Week? Brunch and strong beers of course. Join Drake's Brewing Company & 21st Amendment for a "Big Beer Brunch\," with 21st Amendment Brewery's Strong Beer Month beers and great big beers from Drake's Brewing Company\, all paired with a brunch menu orchestrated by 21A's Chef Matt. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/big-beer-brunch-with-the-21st-amendment-and-drakes-brewing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T224529 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T224529 UID:3522@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Intimate, Family-Style Beer Dinner: Marin Brewing Co. DESCRIPTION:This intimate\, family-style dinner will take place at 2150\, the Dogpatch private supper club run by Chef Laurine Wickett\, who competed in 2009’s Top Chef Season 6: Las Vegas. Arne Johnson\, Brewmaster at Marin Brewing Company\, will be bringing his concoctions to the table. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/intimate-family-style-beer-dinner-marin-brewing-co/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T224257 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T224257 UID:3520@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Small Batch/Big Thirst DESCRIPTION:Small-batch beer from some of the Bay Area's elite small-batch brewers paired with beer-inspired morsels dished out by Le Truc and the Rib Whip. This is a fundraiser for the charities supported by Night Train Swimmers LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/small-batchbig-thirst/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T223956 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T223956 UID:3518@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:New Beer Release: 1776 from Local Brewing Co./Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. DESCRIPTION:Local Brewing Co.'s first commercially available batch of "1776 India Black Ale\," brewed here at ThirstyBear! Join the brewers from both companies to taste and celebrate the launch of San Francisco's newest upcoming brewery. The beer is also available throughout SFBW at Kilowatt\, Range\, and The Sycamore. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/new-beer-release-1776-from-local-brewing-co-thirsty-bear-brewing-co/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T223717 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T223717 UID:3516@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:It Came From The Wood: Barrel-Aged Beer Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join us as we taste more than a dozen barrel-aged beers. Highlights include North Coast Old Rasputin XII and Old Stock 2009 Cellar reserve\, Lost Abbey Deliverance as well as bourbon- and brandy-barrel-aged Angel's Share and 50/50 Eclipse Evan Williams Barrel. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/it-came-from-the-wood-barrel-aged-beer-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T223353 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T223353 UID:3515@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer to Brakers DESCRIPTION:Beer to Brakers is a bicycle ride for charity. B2B 3 will feature brake stops hosted by Social Kitchen & Brewery\, ThirstyBear Brewing Company\, and Rosamunde Sausage Grill. This year's pre-ride brunch session\, sponsored by Chuey Brand\, will feature a sampling of craft beers and food pairings. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-to-brakers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T223002 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T223002 UID:3513@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer 2 Brakers Brake Stop DESCRIPTION:Beer 2 Brakers rides through. Complimentary appetizer from Rosamunde Catering for anyone arriving by bike\, plus Maredsous beer specials. DJ Ray spinning. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-2-brakers-brake-stop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T222715 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T222715 UID:3511@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Dead Guy Night at Rogue Ales DESCRIPTION:Premier pour of John John Dead Guy: Dead Guy Ale aged in Dead Guy Whiskey barrels\, a masterpiece collaboration by Rogue master brewer John Maier and Rogue master distiller John Maier. Try the entire Dead Guy family in one special taster tray: Dead Guy\, Double Dead Guy\, John John Dead Guy\, Dead Guy Whiskey LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/dead-guy-night-at-rogue-ales/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T233000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T222426 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T202522 UID:3509@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Brewery Night: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. DESCRIPTION:An evening with Sierra Nevada Brewery featuring 2 of Pi Bar's own Beer Camp Beers. The Hoptimum and Liquid Sour Dough. And from the brewery some special releases\, including Chico IPA\, Barrel-Aged Quad\, Best Bitter\, Blond\, and Bigfoot Barleywine. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/brewery-night-sierra-nevada-brewing-co/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T040000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T233000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T222133 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T222133 UID:3507@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Pitty Party with Ninkasi & Speakeasy DESCRIPTION:Pinups for Pitbulls is throwing a party with Ninkasi and Speakeasy. Proceeds will go to raise awareness and fund dogs in need. Entertainment includes celebrity Shorti Rossi of Pit Boss on Animal Planet and his companion Hercules\, an auction of local artwork\, and brewery guests from Ninkasi and Speakeasy LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/pitty-party-with-ninkasi-speakeasy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T221706 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T221706 UID:3503@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beer Dinner: Brouwerij Van Steenberge DESCRIPTION:Jef Versele\, fourth-generation brewer at Van Steenberge Brewery in Ertvelde\, Belgium\, will be joining us for an evening of gluttony. Featuring the wide variety of Van Steenberge brews paired with the creativity of Chef Fai’s cuisine. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beer-dinner-brouwerij-van-steenberge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T221239 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T221239 UID:3500@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Ommegang Spring Training DESCRIPTION:Sampling of limited/small-batch Ommegang brews. The Cooperstown brewery is providing free peanuts and crackerjacks for the early happy hour. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/ommegang-spring-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110211T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110211T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T220753 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T220753 UID:3499@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Speakasy, Ninkasi, & Firestone Walker Mixer DESCRIPTION:After the Opening Gala\, come meet some of your favorite West Coast brewers from Ninkasi\, Firestone Walker\, and Speakeasy. Each brewery will have 3-4 exclusive beers on draft. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/speakasy-ninkasi-firestone-walker-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110223T053000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110223T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T213340 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T213340 UID:3497@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:CUESA Farmers Market Cocktails DESCRIPTION:The Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) and the Northern California Chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) will kick off the 2011 Farmers Market Happy Hour series at the Ferry Building from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday\, February 23\, 2011. This popular series\, now in its fourth year\, highlights the talent and innovation of Bay Area bartenders who scour the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for the best seasonal ingredients to create an original cocktail. This February evening’s theme highlights winter citrus in all its diversity\, from kumquats\, pomelos and meyer lemons to mandarins and blood oranges. Tickets ($35 pp) are available at http://winterfarmersmarkethappyhour.eventbrite.com/All proceeds benefit CUESA & the USBG equally. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/cuesa-farmers-market-cocktails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110326T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110208T184420 LAST-MODIFIED:20110208T184420 UID:3495@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:12th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo DESCRIPTION:Whiskey is always a palette pleaser\, but it tastes even better on a yacht. See for yourself by boarding the Hornblower\, and become worldly in your whiskey knowledge by tasting hundreds of whiskies from around the planet. Enjoy whiskey pairings with chocolate\, Artisanal food\, and cigars\, as well as a dinner buffet\, live music\, and whiskey masterclasses. Dram Aboard! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/12th-annual-whiskies-of-the-world-expo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110220T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110207T233901 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T205401 UID:3473@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:18th Annual Barleywine Festival DESCRIPTION:Watch out\, here comes the 18th Annual Barleywine Festival hosted by Toronado. Not for the lightweight pilsner loving folk\, this festival offers over 50 strong-as-wine\, full flavored ales. Come hydrated with a full stomach\, this brew is seriously intense\, and delicious. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/18th-annual-barleywine-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T113000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T143000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110207T233524 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T201754 UID:3470@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Beerunch 2011 DESCRIPTION:Brunch is a special time when it’s socially acceptable to drink before noon\, with the obligatory mimosa or bloody mary\, perhaps bottomless\, build-your-own\, or at a decreased price. It’s about time beer gets some morning action\, and Public House is just the place to do it. Teemed with MateVeza\, the ingenious brew that is naturally caffeinated\, the brunch is offering pairings that show that beer can also be designated for brunch. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/beerunch-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110207T233108 LAST-MODIFIED:20110207T233108 UID:3467@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Wines + Valentines at Treasure Island Wines DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t need a good bottle of wine on Valentines Day? Wether it’s for celebrating with your beloved\, or celebrating your freedom\, or even just dulling the pain of loneliness\, Treasure Island wines understands the complex emotions that surrounds this holiday and is offering a spicy-amorous fete. Enjoy boldly flavored artisan wines and Aidell’s sausages\, while collaborating with artists\, writers\, and muses to create custom Valentines that boldly confess your love (or hate) this holiday. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/wines-valentines-at-treasure-island-wines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110211T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110211T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110207T232648 LAST-MODIFIED:20110207T232648 UID:3461@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:SF Beer Week Opening Gala 2011 DESCRIPTION:Move over wine and spirits\, it’s that time of year that beer gets a week of the boozing love. With over seven days of festivities all in honor of  local craft beer\, kick off SF’s beer week with a night of tasting your favorite brews as well as special release and  exclusive beers. Enjoy the fruits of the SF Brewer’s Guild’s camaraderie with the unveiling of collaborative beers; an annual Imperial Common\, and a liquid sourdough beer\, while listening to local bands Whiskey Pills Fiasco and Brothers Comotose. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/sf-beer-week-opening-gala-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110327 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110206T184355 LAST-MODIFIED:20110206T184355 UID:3352@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:12th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo & Artisanal Spirits Fest DESCRIPTION:The Whiskies of the World Expo gathers the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits along with their makers and ambassadors to give its guests an opportunity to sample\, learn and experience a night of delicious spirited fun. By popular demand\, the 12th Expo will be back to San Francisco Belle Yacht (docked) with its three ballroom-size tasting decks\, and an open roof Whisky & Cigar Pairing deck. Come on March\, 26th to enjoy a full buffet dinner; meeting and learning from the world's spirits producers; creators and experts; a live Pipe and Drum Concert; mixology demonstrations\, Celtic craft and whisky gear booths\, artisanal food pairings with exclusive whiskies; live music and more. Learn\, celebrate\, experience! LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/12th-annual-whiskies-of-the-world-expo-artisanal-spirits-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T000000 DTSTAMP:20120517T161941 CREATED:20110202T174038 LAST-MODIFIED:20110206T184027 UID:3290@http://drinkmemag.com SUMMARY:Singles Meet and Sip DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Valentine’s Day\, Press Club\, San Francisco’s favorite wine bar\, is answering the call to Bay Area singles.  On February 12\, two days before V Day\, It’s Just Lunch will be on hand to assist busy singles with finding new connections.  How lovely!  Guests who attend the event from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. will receive a $200 discount on membership sign up.  Additionally\, a drawing for a free membership worth $1\,000 will take place. DJ Venom and DJ Conseulo spinning all night. Not single\, don’t worry\, it is business as usual on Valentine’s Day...so come on down and try some of our new wine and food pairings with your sweetheart. Additionally\, the Press Club will raffle off a Date Night worth one night of wine and food pairings valued at $150.00 for a future date. LOCATION:1041 Middlefield Road URL:http://drinkmemag.com/event/singles-meet-and-sip/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR