First Taste: Savory cocktails meet dim sum–inspired desserts at Oakland's trippy new bar Viridian
At Viridian, the Honey Walnut Ron combines Rox Zacapa 23 rum, blood orange, walnuts, and Oakland honey. (Photography by Sarah Chorey)

First Taste: Savory cocktails meet dim sum–inspired desserts at Oakland's trippy new bar Viridian

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Sarah Chorey
Feb 10, 2020
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