I'm writing to you from a new place. We just moved into a temporary sublet, here for a spell until we can settle somewhere permanently again. My daughters have been remarkably resilient with everything, despite the instability and disrupted routines. While driving them here for the first time a couple days ago, my seven-year-old said. "I hope my room has a window" which I found to be a sweet and curious concern. I assured her there would be windows. Suddenly aware that the phone lines of the universe were potentially open, her little sister, Simone (who just turned five), chimed in with her tiny request: "I just hope they'll have Ketchup there".

We all have our wishlists I suppose. A well-stocked kitchen. Good water pressure. Maybe our priorities and preferences differ, but I enjoy thinking of us all connected in having our thing. All of us quietly seeking out such singular delights, or perhaps - even better - seeking unique shared enjoyments, together. I’ve had lifelong friendships sparked from a common appreciation for a ridiculous yet perfect pop song, or a mutual quest for the best chocolate chip cookie in the city. Absurd outings to secure the best bagels, or the perfect slice of pizza or that one taco spot with the open fire and a trompo. A favorite booth. A great jukebox. The perfect light from library windows. The view from the top of hill. The lemonade at that old corner cafe.

At Oakland Yard, we like to say that we have something for everyone, but ultimately what we really hope to convey is that we’re doing our best to make that possible. And we hope to be that special space for you, where some secret delights await. And now more than ever, with spring in full bloom, there are more opportunities for some spark, for unique joys, with all kinds of new delights popping up here this month! After a short spring break, Welcome Wednesdays have returned - and our weekly tastings and weekend programming continues too, with local winemakers, guest chefs, and new pop-ups here in the days, weeks, and months ahead... starting with Plus One sharing tasty treats here on Wednesday evening, April 16th and Megan Hughes of Loella Wines pouring her new lineup at OAKLAND YARD on Saturday afternoon, April 19th! Follow us on IG and stay tuned via newsletter for more details on more weekly pop-ups and tastings... and our vendor lineup for our next Artisan Market & Back Lot party here next month! 

But first, TONIGHT... Thursday Night Flights... We'll be pouring Pais (aka Mission, Listan Negro) from Chile and Canary Islands for our Red Flights and all Italian White Flights!
2022 Linaje del Pago Rojo Carmin Tinto
2022 Pedro Parra Vinista Pais (Itata)
2024 Huasa de Pilen Alto Vino Tinto Chileno
2023 Ercole Bianco Monferrato
2019 Taschlerhof Kerner
2023 Angiolino Maule La Biancara Masieri Bianco 
Flights $15 from 5-9 and wines by the glass from around the globe all day until close!

SATURDAY FLIGHTS: Wines of Spain... two Albariños and two reds from La Rioja!
2023 Lagar Pedregales 'La Floracion" Rias Baixas Albariño 
2023 CUW Desconcierto Rias Baixas Albariño
2023 Bodegas de Mateo 'La Mateo' Rioja
2016 Señorio de Peciña Rioja Reserva 
Flights $18 from 2-6 and wines by the glass all day until 9pm


Cheers,

Daniel