“While I can’t walk on water, I can certainly wobble on whisky.” — Ashwin Sanghi

Vine-to-Table Dinner at Bourbon Steak Santa Clara

When Michael Mina hosts a vine-to-table dinner, smart foodies don't let distance intimidate them. This Friday, Santa Clara is your desired destination for an elegant, 5-course dinner presented by Bourbon Steak executive chef Lee Bennett with paired wines from The Prisoner Wine Company. Make reservations now (pmurtaugh@bourbonsteak.com or 408.217.2490)  for the $155 dinner (not including tax and gratuity), which starts at 6:30pm at Bourbon Steak Santa Clara in Levi's Stadium. We also recommend that you designate a sober driver, or take public transit. // Levi's Stadium: 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Gate F (Santa Clara); michaelmina.net/bourbon-santa-clara

Beer and Cheese Tasting at Shinola

Three craft worlds collide this weekend at the brand new Shinola store in downtown San Francisco. The Detroit-based maker of hand-crafted watches, journals, bicycles, and leather goods is hosting a complimentary craft beer and cheese pairing session Saturday afternoon, featuring Mission Cheese and Fort Point Beer. Drop in between 2 and 4pm for the tasting, and try not to drool on the bourbon leather bags. //  722 Montgomery (Jackson Square); shinola.com

Zinfandel Experience 2016 Grand Tasting

Saturday's other tasting opportunity involves Zinfandel, and a lot of it. The 25th annual Zinfandel Experience (ZinEx) Grand Tasting starts at 11am and continues until 5pm at the new Pier 27 Cruise Terminal, which features sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. In addition to sampling new vintages and special Reserve Zinfandels from more than 150 winemakers, guests can meet the makers in intimate "speed dating for wine lovers" sessions throughout the day, and enjoy culinary creations made by Bay Area chefs to pair with Zinfandels. Tickets are available online for $80 - $170 per person. // Pier 27 (The Embarcadero); zinfandelexperience.co

Bergerac Brings Southern Charm to Happy Hour

If you haven't yet visited Bergerac for Happy Hour, now is the perfect time. Executive Chef Eric Nyeste has brought Southern flair to the kitchen, and it's on full display in the new happy hour menu. Bar bites include deviled eggs, corn puppies, southern-fried chicken nuggets, and "Diables a Cheval," also known as "devils on horseback." Wash down your $5 bites with $7 well cocktails, $6 house wine, and $5 draft beers. If you're drinking with a crowd, try the "Footloose" punch bowl for $36. Bergerac is open Tuesday through Friday from 5pm until closing, and on Saturday from 6pm until closing. Happy hour happens every weekday from 5pm to 7:30pm, and Wednesday's bonus is $1 oysters. // 316 11th St (SoMa); bergeracsf.com

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