I went to blow my nose this morning and pulled what I assumed was a handkerchief from my jacket pocket only to discover tiny polka dot underwear. I also found hair clips, two types of lip balm, and several new bandaids in the other pocket. If one was to hold me by my ankles most days, a small avalanche would fall below (or above?): plastic rings, a rainbow of hair ties, small bags of goldfish, spinning tops, fruit leather, small rock collections...

As a parent of two little ones, I'm forced to anticipate sudden needs, surprises, accidents. I do my best to be prepared, albeit clumsily most of the time. My five year old seemed annoyed this morning, after getting herself fully dressed, and then spotting the rain outside, suddenly switching to a raincoat and boots while I stuffed a small umbrella in her bag. Who the heck is in charge of this weather?, she muttered, without a hint of humor. 

These transitional times of the year are peculiar for shops too, as we do our best to anticipate customers' needs - some eager for spring and looking for light, fresh reds or seeking out celebratory sparkling and Pet Nats for weekend parties. Others still taking comfort in wintery whites or full-bodied reds to accompany warm winter stews. 

This week's weather has been all over the place. Intense winds and massive temperature drops. And now more rain in the days ahead - but with a sunny Saturday perhaps?? While we can't control the wild weather, we'll do our best to continue to be prepared - with storm and party provisions, with seasonal and singular selections, with new delights and old favorites. Whatever the sky brings, we'll keep bringing it too, with more pop-ups and parties, more fun, food, and flights ahead! 

Starting TONIGHT (2/23) with THURSDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS...
LOIRE WHITES & DOMESTIC REDS: 
2020 Le Fils de Gras Moutons Branger Muscadet
2021 Domaine Fouet Saumur Blanc
2021 Adele Rouze Quincy
2021 Groundwork Counoise
2020 Domaine Soupir Petite Sirah
2020 In Sheep's Clothing Cabernet Sauvignon
Red or White Flights $15 from 5-9pm and wines by the glass until 9pm

SATURDAY FLIGHTS 2/25: LAMBRUSCO FLIGHTS & PROVECHO!
Famiglia Carafoli L'Onesta Lambrusco di Sorbara
Lini910 Labrusca Lambrusco
Villa di Corlo Rolfshark Lambrusco
Flights $15 from 2-6 and wines by the glass from around the globe until 9pm

PROVECHO returns to OAKLAND YARD this Saturday 2/25 from 2-6pm! Locally sourced, seasonal and intentional dishes from chef Eder Ramirez. Oaxaqueño flavor paired with curated flights and wines by the glass from Oakland Yard.

TICKETS now on sale for OAKLAND YARD Catalan-style CALÇOTADA. Event is Sunday March 12th from 1 to 5pm, in our back parking lot, with music and merriment, fire-grilled leeks and romesco by chef Carlo Espinas, grilled spanish sausage and other delights by Crossman Meats, desserts by Sesame Tiny Bakery, and wine and beer from Oakland Yard. More info and TICKETS here: ONLINE SHOP

Cheers,

Daniel