There's a line in an Irish sitcom, where the predictably dim-witted sidekick peaks through a curtain to assess the size of a crowd gathering outside. "I'm no good at judging the size of crowds Ted, but I'd say there's about seventeen million of them out there...", he concludes.  

We're still feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for how many of you showed up for the community event this weekend. There was a line of 50 people outside before we even opened and things, happily, never slowed - the waves of kind faces continued to swell all afternoon. No doubt, the caliber and quality of the culinary forces that are Lion Dance Cafe and Daruma Kiosk drew many fans and followers here - along with the exceptional lineup of artists and artisans and the curated treasures filling the booths out back too. 

Beyond the delicious food and ever-flowing wines, beyond the hundreds of fresh Small Change oysters, and the amazing vibes DJ Chungtech brought... I believe that a profound strength of unity was felt by everyone on Saturday. It is such a privilege to gather together with such a dynamic collective, a small fraction of the many vibrant ventures vitalizing this town. In times like these, supporting small, diverse and marginalized businesses is a particular form of protest - and a sheer celebration of the diversity and power of our community.

As we reflected with staff here this week, there will be an ongoing need for real connection, for togetherness. An earnest need to simply gather. And we will be here for that, for you, for all, in the weeks and months and years ahead. A place of warmth and welcome for everyone.

In the spirit of gathering, Julia will be cooking and curating a weekly soup series called WELCOME WEDNESDAYS. Simply put: Soup, bread, wine, good humans. Maybe bring something that brings you happiness (a book, a poem, a candle, a cozy sweater) to pass along to someone else if you wish. But most importantly, bring your kind spirit and your capacity to welcome. WELCOME WEDNESDAYS begin next Wednesday 11/20, from 5-9pm.

But first TONIGHT: Thursday Night Flights... French reds and whites
2022 Thevenet & Fils Les Clos Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir
2022 Château Sainte-Marie Petite Marie Cabernet Franc
2022 Combel la Serre Cahors Pur Fruit du Causse Malbec
2023 Prieuré de Saint-Céols Menetou-Salon Le Prieuré Blanc
2022 Domaine la Cabotte Colline Cotes du Rhone Blanc
2023 Les Producteurs Reunis When Life Gives You Oranges
Flight $15 from 5-9pm and wines by the glass until close. 

SATURDAY 11/16: CALIFORNIA FLIGHTS
2023 Joyce Vineyards Mission Ranch Arroyo Seco Albarino
2023 Erggelet Brothers Contra Costa County Malvasia
2014 Domaine de la Terre Rouge Garrigue Sierra Foothills Red
2022 Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Sonoma County Red 
Flights from 2-6 and wines by the glass from around the globe until 9pm. 

AND Ed's Bread Pop Up returns SATURDAY too!, with artisan breads including sourdough wheat-rye, sourdough flaxseed-wheat, sourdough black sesame togarashi - as well as sweet and savory pastries, scones, and cookies! ED'S BREAD POP UP from 1-4pm!


In solidarity,

Daniel