Dinner and a Movie: Bottom of the Fifth and “Cheers”
Bottom of the Fifth “Beginning with City Drug Store in the ‘30s, then as owners of The Towne Club in the ‘60s and ‘70s, you could say the family has been medicating Benicia for over 80 years!” For those in the know, we really know that BOTF is the tastiest,...
Bar None: Earth Day Your Way
Earth Day Your Way We’re used to celebrating the earth by giving back. Cleaning our beaches, planting a tree, and limiting the usage of plastic. We are even willing to drive a Prius. While I planted my basil in my apartment kitchen, I felt inspired to raise a glass to...
Dinner and a Movie: Manny’s Steakhouse and…
Manny’s Steakhouse 1321 Springs RoadVallejo, CA 94591707 653-4069Mannyssteakhousevallejo.com@mannys_steakhouseMany locals know Manny’s food or know of his long-time reputation as an excellent, experienced caterer. When the pandemic hit and catering came to a temporary...
Bar None — An Irish Lady
It’s the month to celebrate women and the Irish. Ladies/gents start your bubble baths, light your candles and get your stereo warmed up. We’re about to make an Enya themed cocktail. Ingredients 1 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp of honey 1 Earl Grey tea bag...
History of Whiskey
History of Whiskey — Whiskey Tasting at Cullen's Pub The history of whiskey is surprisingly long and adventurous. Believe it or not, we can thank traveling monks for kicking it all off. Over 1000 years ago, distillation migrated from mainland Europe into Scotland and...
Dinner and a Movie: Lemongrass Bistro and…
Lemongrass Bistro 501 Main Street Martinez, CA 94553 925 387-0388 www.lemongrass-bistro.com It’s time to venture out to this splendid bistro in downtown Martinez, with an upbeat vibe and beauty at every turn—the food is memorable but also lovely to look at. ...
Bar None: LOVE
This month is obviously the month of “LOVE.” The aisles of Target are filled with pink and red. Our eyes are assaulted by cheap heart-shaped boxes of chocolate (which are actually far from cheap) and, of course, the large stuffed animals that would frankly be a red...
Dinner and a Movie: Kimono and “My Octopus Teacher”
Kimono Restaurant 1654 East 2nd Street Benicia, CA 94510 707 750-5418 kimonorestaurants.com Listen to your tastebuds…are they calling for juicy filet, grilled shrimp, buttery lobster, sashimi or sushi? This is the place for a table for two or a family gathering with...
Bar None: NEW YEAR NEW VESSEL
As I was working hard playing bartender at my most recent holiday get together, I thought to myself, “I either need to stop volunteering or I need a tip jar.” Neither one is a fair solution when it’s not your actual job. My favorite thing about attending parties is...
