There is a new member of our house here. His name is Cha Cha. Neither dog nor cat nor bird nor fish... and no, not that - my wife and I are certainly through after two. I'm not certain which of my daughters first knew or named him. An imaginary, amorphous entity… though his assigned traits and projected mischief suggested the size and character of some invisible Elf on a Shelf. As of this week he is now referred to (by them) as their "baby brother", and Cha Cha seems to have grown smaller. Last night my 5 year old daughter Ellery was tearing a toilet paper square "for his towel", and later wrapping him in a “toilet paper burrito". It's his faaavorite thing…, little Simone confirmed with an enthusiastic nod.  


We've got a new folks suddenly popping up here at the shop too - and we can assure you they are very real. While Cha Cha offers little more than some silly tricks and occasional laughter, the delights and treats offered here this weekend - and in the weeks ahead - are likely to exceed your imagination. If you stop into OAKLAND this SATURDAY the 28th, PROVECHO will be here out front from 2-6pm, serving locally sourced, seasonal and intentional dishes from chef Eder Ramirez. Oaxaqueño flavor paired with curated flights and wines by the glass! 

And on SUNDAY (Jan 29th) from 2-6, French Laundry alum and pasta pirate, Tango will be at OAKLAND YARD with fresh pasta made that morning and hand delivered here to the shop! Chef Tango will be here in person to chat about the pastas and answer any culinary questions. He will have a small quantity of fresh pastas and sauces on hand to sell that day - but you can reserve yours and pre-order by clicking HERE! Pre-order cutoff is Saturday @5pm.

And NEXT SUNDAY, February 5th...
SPARKLING SUNDAY at OAKLAND YARD. Sparkling Flights and our first in a series of artisan jewelers popping up here monthly. We are excited to host our first artist, Lindsay Knox of LADHA, who will be bringing a curated selection of offerings from her amazing collection - for sale here in the shop Sunday 2/5 from 2-6pm. Come have a glass and add some sparkle in the new year!

Finally (and first:)...
TONIGHT 1/26 - THURSDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS: Dry Alsace Riesling & French Reds

2019 Ribeauville Riesling
2019 Kuentz Bas Riesling
2020 Domaine Wassler Riesling
2021 Pierre-Olivier Bonhomme Le Telquel
2021 Domaine Rimbert Cousin Oscar 
2020 Domaine la Cabotte Colline Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Flights $15 from 5-9pm and wines by the glass from around the world until close!

SATURDAY 1/28 - PROVECHO at OAKLAND YARD
Saturday Flights: Wines of Spain and Portugal 

2021 Sete 7 Cepas Albarino
2020  Domino Vinho Branco Colar 
2017 Dirk Niepoort Sempar Portalegre Tinto 
2020 Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat
Flights $15 from 2-6pm and wines by the glass until 9pm *Bites from Provecho out front*

Cheers,
Daniel