Today is a good day for alcohol.
Summer Citrus Surge at The European
Inside The Warwick San Francisco Hotel, you'll find The European, a stylish bar inspired by the prohibition era and the classic cocktails that emerged from it. And inside The European, you'll find five new citrus-based cocktails spiked with exotic liquors sourced from Europe. We love the Icelandic Shandy, made with Lillet blanc, lemon, elderflower and white ale. We're also big fans of the Citrus Cobbler, a mixture of Contratto rosso, orange and mint served on crushed ice. // 490 Geary
Wente Vineyards’ Summer Concert Series
'Tis the season for winery-hosted summer concert series, and Wente Vineyardsis kicking off theirs tonight with Third Eye Blind, then following up on Tuesday with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. Pat Benatar plays on July 28, and Sheryl Crow steps up on August 3. Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick take the stage on August 25, and Smokey Robinson closes out the series on September 3. Tickets are available online, and prices range from $79 for the show only to $300+ for a Restaurant Front Row ticket that also includes a buffet-style dinner and tables on the lawn, with a view of the concert. // 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Ceviche Bloody Mary at Lolo
How do you make Lolo's signature ceviche even better? Just add liquor. The genius bar crew at Lolo is serving the Mexican-inspired restaurant's fresh bay scallop and shrimp ceviche in a Bloody Mary broth with chips and a shot of chilled tequila. The Ceviche Bloody Mary is available during brunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $15. It's more than a beverage; it's a cooling snack. // 974 Valencia
15th Anniversary Beerbecue at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
In celebration of its 15th Anniversary, the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is hosting a Beerbecue in their Mavericks Beer Garden this Saturday, from 1 to 4pm. Chef Frederico Godinez will be grilling local meats and veggies in beer marinades and making beer bread to break alongside Brewmaster James Costa's frosty summer ales. Guests will be treated to free tastes of the 15th Anniversary Blood Orange XXAMBER paired with a blood orange cupcake, as well as free brewery tours and live music. Admission is free, and BBQ specials are available a la carte, in addition to the regular menu. // 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay
FIVE Boys to the Yard Adult Milkshakes
National Ice Cream Day (July 19) isn't just for kids anymore. This Sunday, and for a limited time thereafter, FIVErestaurant in downtown Berkeley is serving a series of five "Boys to the Yard" adult milkshakes. Each milkshake features heavy cream and homemade vanilla syrup. Variations include Pink Panther (Sugar Island Rum and raspberry puree), Bugs Bunny (Captain Morgan Dark Rum and peach puree), Mr. Magoo (Sugar Island Rum and peach puree), Charlie Brown (Bulleit Bourbon and peach puree), and Winnie the Pooh (vanilla vodka and raspberry puree). Want to know how to make them yourself? They could teach you, but they'd have to charge. // 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley
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