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Wine Tasting at Causwells

In celebration of Causwells' recent, seasonal menu change (now featuring old fashioned comfort food) the European-inspired bistro is teaming up with Limerick Lane Winery to pour delicous, free wine for visiting patrons. The brothers behind the label, Jack and Scott, specialize in old vine Zinfandels and will be chatting with guests from 5-7pm about their libation creations. // Monday, Nov. 2nd; 2346 Chestnut St; causwells.com

Whiskey Week at Smokestack

What goes better with barbecue than whiskey? Stop by Smokestack today through Friday for Whiskey Week, an all-day series of events featuring special samplings off their whiskey menu. The fixed-price whiskey flight will offer samples from Smokestack’s private single barrels, including Four Roses, Henry McKenna, and Smooth Ambler. Plus, there will be special Boilmaker menu pairings. Make sure to peep at their special menu items featured all day as well. // Oct. 28th-Oct. 30th; 2505 Third St; magnoliassmokestack.com

Hallow-Weekend at Brewcade

To shine a light on their recently-installed LED black lights, Brewcade is hosting an early Halloween celebration with glow-in-the-dark cups and fluorescent decorations throughout the bar. Make sure you dress up for the costume contest, the top three costumes will be the lucky winners of a Brewcade gift certificate. // Saturday, Oct. 31st; 2200 B Market St, brewcadesf.com

Wine and Food Affair 

Northern Sonoma County is kicking off its 17th Annual Wine and Food Affair along Wine Road next week. Over 100 participating wineries will be offering food and wine tastings stretching across Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valley all weekend long. Attendees can purchase tickets for both days ($70) or a ticket for Sunday, Nov. 8th only ($50). Designated drivers get a special deal of only $30 for the full weekend. Make sure to check out the full list of participating wineries on their website. // Saturday, Nov. 7th & Sunday, Nov. 8th; wineroad.com

Spooky Cocktails at FIVE

Stop by FIVE in Berkeley for some special Halloween inspired-cocktails this week. We're particularly fascinated by the "Franki-Stein," featuring bourbon, ginger, cinnamon, orange, pumpkin puree and pinot noir. Plus, FIVE will be offering special Halloween-themed dessert cocktails. Yum! // 2086 Allston Way #5, Berkeley, five-berkeley.com