A butternut-squash Outdated Normal? Highballs for $7, and one thing harmful referred to as “Lunch Cocktails“? These are among the tipples featured throughout this month’s first-ever Cocktail Week in Oakland.
Working from Nov. 13-23 — in what hopefully will turn out to be an annual custom — the occasion gathers a dozen eating places and bars all serving particular drinks and snacks. It’s placed on by Savor Oakland, the model behind the Oakland Restaurant Collective, which toasts on Instagram: “Raise a glass and celebrate the creativity and flavor of Oakland’s vibrant cocktail scene!”
The 11-day fest ought to have one thing to enchantment to most drinkers, whether or not or not it’s an avocado margarita or a number of variations of the espresso martini. On the night of Monday, Nov. 10, there may be additionally a kick-off get together on the downtown bar Lucy Blue, with cocktails and bites from locations like Cafe Colucci and modern-Afghan restaurant Jaji. Tickets are $82 (with charges) and out there on Eventbrite.
The total checklist of taking part institutions and their specials are posted at Savor Oakland (savoroakland.org/occasions/oakland-cocktail-week), however here’s a sampling of what’s on faucet:
Mago: a Macha Borracha cocktail paired with pumpkin anticucho skewers with chilies and yuzu
Acre Kitchen and Bar: $8 martinis for completely satisfied hour (4-6 p.m. each day)
The Caffe by Mr. Espresso: Beginning Nov. 1, numerous cooks and bartenders will combine their very own takes on the espresso martini, with the winner-by-vote introduced throughout Cocktail Week.
The Athletic Membership Oakland: All cocktails are $5 off from 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Mushin Social Membership: Avocado margaritas for $10 and limited-offer highballs for $7.
Parche: On Nov. 13, the restaurant will pour unique tasting flights from sustainable craft-whisky outfit Redwood Empire.
Evening Heron: Craft cocktails are $10 throughout completely satisfied hour, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Particulars: Cocktail Week runs Nov. 13-23 (opening get together on Monday, Nov. 10); for particulars go to savoroakland.org
