The rest of 2025 is in the books 🗓

Dan Matheny
Oct 2
5 min read

Check out our events for fourth quarter because somehow it's October already...

Hours of Operation

Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm

Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm

Calendar 🗓

October 2 (Thursday) - Bar closing 3:30-6pm for a private event; store and patio remaining open. All back open 6-8!

October 4 (Saturday) - Bar closing early at 5pm for a private event.

October 11 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Special: Beef Tenderloin Danwiches

November 4 (Tuesday) - Alternative Wine Dinner, our annual alternative to watching election results. Reservations required.

November 7 (Friday) - Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm.

November 8 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Special, TBD.

November 20 (Thursday) - Beaujolais Nouveau! Flights and French fare, no reservations required.

November 27 (Thursday) - Closed for Thanksgiving.

November 28 (Friday) - Black Friday Special, TBD.

December 6 (Saturday) - Champagne Tasting, reservations required.

December 13 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Special, TBD.

December 25 (Thursday) - Closed for Christmas.

News 🗞

Well, as you can see, the events for the rest of the year have been added to our calendar. Lots of new things to take in so don't read it all at once. Most of them won't require a reservation, but a couple of our annual events do, so keep that in mind. We will of course be adding some things as we go along, but the major ones are all there. Mark your calendars at home, talk to your friends and family, and give us a call if you'd like to make a reservation. We've got some exciting ideas for what's coming... at least, we're excited. As for this weekend, we will be closing early on Saturday for a private event, so no food specials going on. Just beautiful weather, a patio calling your name, and a new wine and beer list to keep you company.

Wine Feature ⭐️

My feature this week is Kumusha 2024 Pinotage, all the way from South Africa. It's been a while since we've had a good Pinotage in the store. We've had some Kumusha items before, but never this one. Kumusha is made by world-renowned sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka, and the name means "heritage" or "roots" in the Shona language, a nod to his childhood in Zimbabwe. Pinotage is the most iconic grape of South Africa, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, and it thrives in the soil of the Western Cape. "The wine presents rich aromas of blackberry, plum, and raspberry, often accompanied by a subtle smokiness and hints of spice. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with a smooth, structured feel, supported by firm tannins that give it the depth to age well. Notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and earthy tobacco can emerge with time, adding to its complexity and appeal." It's a great accompaniment with grilled meats and vegetables, stews, and anything barbecue. At $24.99, I'm probably going to take a bottle home myself...

Wine Pick 🥂

A new wine from the Wagner family, Boen 2024 Tri-App Chardonnay, $19.99 a bottle. Boen is of course from Joey Wagner, son of Chuck Wagner who founded Caymus, but also descendant of families who have been farming the land in California from over 150 years. A true born and bred winemaker. This is a classic California Chardonnay, called Trip-App because the grapes are from three different appellations across the North and Central Coasts (Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Sonoma), blended to create Joey's ideal Chardonnay. On the palate, this is a full-bodied and rich wine with apple and pear, honey, creamy lemon custard, toasted oak, vanilla, and spice. It's the perfect white wine for crisp Fall day... which I'm sure are coming soon...

Oyster Selection 🦪

A couple of Prince Edward Island oysters this week: Wild Malpeques and Fleur de Mers. Malpeques are of course the "World's Tastiest Oyster"... or at least they were voted as such in Paris in 1900. They are a little large, 3-4 inches, with moderate brine and a clean finish. These will be fantastic baked. The Fleur de Mer oyster, meaning "flower of the sea", is a little smaller and has a sweet and nutty flavor. Try them out!

Market Items 🛒

*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb

*Fresh CAB Prime Strip Steaks - 24.99/lb

*Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99

*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen

Sea Wings Sustainably Sourced Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $24.99

Frozen Center Cut Bone-In Dry-Aged CAB Ribeyes, 16oz - $19.99

Frozen Center Cut Boneless Dry-Aged CAB Strips, 14oz - $18.99

Frozen Coulotte/Picanha, 6-7lb - $19.99/lb

Frozen American Wagyu Baseball Steaks - 6oz $10.99 or 8oz $12.99

Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 6oz - $10.99

Frozen Little Town Jerky Cooked (to Rare) Beef Tri-Tip - $15.99/lb

Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, Double - $18.99/lb

Frozen Black Rock Filet Mignon 2pk, 12oz (6oz each) - $22.99

Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $13.99

Frozen Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99

Frozen Cooked Veal Osso Bucco - $26.99/lb

Frozen Ground Veal, 2lb - $21.99

Frozen Lamb Rack - $20.99

Frozen Dearborn Spiral Honey Glazed Ham - $5.99/lb

Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99

Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99

Frozen Cooked Heritage Pork Osso Bucco, 16oz - $9.99

Frozen Tender Belly Cherry Wood Smoked & Dry Rubbed Uncured Bacon, 2.5lb - $19.99

Frozen Artisan Bratwurst (Mushroom & Parsley), 4pk - $10.99

Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $12.99

Frozen American Wagyu Frankfurters, 5pk - $15.99

Frozen Saku Block Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, 8-10oz - $19.99

Frozen Portico Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp - $18.99/lb

Frozen Portico Bikini Shrimp, 2lb - $21.99

Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb

Frozen Lobster Tails (4oz), 2pk - $25.99

Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Pepperoni or Roasted Veggie) - $15.99

Frozen Seasoned Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99

Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes, 4pk - $9.99

Fresh/Frozen Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, 1lb - $10.99

Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Pasta Veal Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)

Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Butternut Squash Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)

Fresh/Frozen Bacchini Tagliatelle - $9.99/lb

Frozen Bake House Artisan Multi-Grain Bread - $4.99

Frozen Miner's Demi Glace - $9.99

Frozen French Macarons, 12pk - $9.99

Frozen Brittany Blend Vegetable Mix, 2lb - $8.99

New Wine🍷

Château Terre Blanche 2024 Bordeaux Rouge, France - $15.99

Casisano 2019 Brunello, Italy - $49.99 (arriving Friday)

Mary Taylor 2023 Gaillac Perlé Red Blend, France - $18.99 (arriving Friday)

Mary Taylor 2023 Castilla y Leon Red Blend, Spain - $13.99 (arriving Friday)

Juliette Avril Mailys Côtes-du-Rhône Red Blend, France - $19.99 (arriving Friday)

Domenico Clerico 2022 Capisme-e Nebbiolo, Italy - $29.99 (arriving Friday)

Domenico Clerico 2020 Barolo, Italy - $57.99 (arriving Friday)

WillaJory 2024 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley - $17.99 (arriving Friday)

WillaJory 2024 Unoaked Chardonnay, Willamette Valley - $17.99 (arriving Friday)

WillaJory 2023 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - $17.99 (arriving Friday)

L'Ecole 2021 No. 41 Syrah, Columbia Valley - $29.99 (arriving Friday)

New Beer & More 🍺

Half Acre Sunset Vallejo, 4pk cans - $11.99

Jackie O's Firefly Amber Ale, 6pk cans - $12.99

Jackie O's Gold Denim Dortmunder-Style Lager, 6pk cans - $12.99

3 Floyds x War Pigs Funeral Procession Imperial IPA, 4pk cans - $16.99

Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢

New Holland Mad Hatter IPA - $109.99

Heart State Strings Amber Ale - $109.99

Brewdog IPA - $128.99

Peroni Italian Pils (1/4 barrel) - $116.99

Final Thoughts 💬

We hope everyone enjoyed Oktoberfest downtown last weekend, but a big thank you to everyone who chose to spend the evening here with us. We do our best to make sure your experience here makes it worth missing the food trucks outside. The dishes turned out just as we'd hoped, and plates were overflowing... literally, at times. Check out some photos below and get inspired to sign up next year! Now onto the next...