Yesterday morning I was sitting in a rocking chair here in my apartment, trying to get my 8 month old daughter to take her bottle. She wasn't having it, but I was stubborn and insistent. So much so that it took me an absurdly long time to discover that her fuss had less to do with being full and more to do with the earlier deposit of poo down her leg and in my lap. It was a fitting start to a hell of a day, where many and worse things fell. 

We are into our second year now here at OAKLAND YARD, and while we are proud of our offerings and operations and have things running smoothly, occasionally something overlooked falls into laps (or elsewhere), something unforeseen that has me scrambling. Though rarely for long, I'm moved to confess. When we needed a forklift to unload the steel for the buildout, our neighbors across the way at Moran Supply said No problem, use ours. When we needed extra tables and a tent for shade at an event earlier this year, our neighbors at Clove & Hoof and Homeroom both said No worries, take ours. A tap for the keg? Our neighbors at Hog's Apothecary said No sweat, here you go. 

We are lucky to have such wonderful neighbors, and to be here  - a part of this great city. Where folks have our back. And we have theirs, and yours. Know that we have a cup of sugar for you too. We are here for you and because of you. And we are grateful to serve you and to see you returning. 

SATURDAY, August 18th: Our neighborhood artisan market, the 420 FLEA returns. Happily, we've done enough of these now where we don't need much. We just want to see your faces! And to share another fantastic collection of artists, curators, builders - and culinary delights from our neighbors! Tacos Oscar will be here! Nokni returns! Beverages from Steep Tea Co! Vendors and artists include Mercy Vintage, Gold & Rust Finds, Sundryladen, Flower & Forage, Mind's Eye Vintage, Westward Succulents, Pablo Cristi, Lucas Ahlstrand, and Lemon Jitters. There will be a beer and wine garden outback and Tasting Flights inside at the bar from local winemaker and rising star, Jennifer Reichardt, of Raft Wines!

And THIS Saturday, August 11th, we are thrilled to welcome back Julie Tesar of Skurnik Wines! Julie will  be here pouring a dynamic, eclectic wines from around the globe. Four wines (German Riesling, Australian Sauv Blanc/Semillon, Argentine Malbec, and Napa Cabernet Sauvignon). Flights $15 from 3-6pm! Wines by the glass too, as always.

SUNDAY, August 12th: Wines of PORTUGAL! Come explore and connect, we'll be pouring a stellar selection of wines - Portuguese Flights from 2-6pm, and wines by the glass all day until 8pm. 

See you all soon, I hope.

Daniel