This was so much fun. This was a great Father's Day gift for my husband. Johnny was very patient…read moreand gave us great recipes to use.

Johnny was very attentive to the class and great at teaching ! I learned a lot in this class .read more

My daughter and her new husband booked Savage and Cooke Aka (Redwood Empire) as their venue for…read moretheir reception. They have been closed with a change of ownership and they were the first event under new ownership, We couldn't have been more pleased. They didn't have an events manager yet. Thank you to Kat for making sure we had an amazing event. Many of their management team came to this location to pitched in and make it perfect! The venue is located in the second floor. Dark hardwood floors and light oak bourbon barrels are around and through the venue. Wow what ambience! Elegant and romantic vibe. Currently not open for walk ins, but believe you can call and setup a bourbon/whiskey tasting. Would be a great location for corporate events as well.

Our third visit and we feel like we're getting a sense of the rhythm of the place…read more First, the space is cool. Industrial, post cold-war leftover structure they made their own. Amid derelict epic dry dock gantry crane trusses and girders and concrete and 19th century brickwork and the potential fragrances of nuclear/PCBs/dioxin toxic soils underfoot. Don't stand in one place too long, I think. Enough o' that. Dining space is appointed consistent with the industrial surroundings yet still feels warm. Some hi-tops in bar area ready to go. Several tables around the dining space in various deuce/four-top plans. Full bar has several stools at the beautifully carved arcade with one of the most energetic, personable, knowledgeable bartenders this side of the bay bridge. He'll lay out the mash bill for every one of their house distilled spirits if u ask. Legend. Their distilled selections are impeccable and should be sampled while ur there. Wine and beer list is well considered and covers the bases. Menu is fried chicken/southern/soul spirited done consistently and well. My highlights being the pork braised collards with a touch of spice, chicken sandwich and crinkle cuts. Mmmm, pot likker. Don't miss that. Sandwich is robust, crispy, dressed flavorful and balanced. Crinkle cut fries crispy and fluffy inside. Dippin' heaven. Dining service can feel a bit sluggish, disjointed and inattentive at times. Don't fear being a little assertive for what u want, staff are gracious always even if a little behind the vibe. Consider also their scheduled hours of operation. Now thurs thru Sunday. What we've found is by Sunday afternoon u may face a lack of many things from the menu. Our last: Order BLT salad? No bacon. No tomatoes. No go. Ok. How 'bout fried green beans? No green beans. Kinda felt like, "Ok, tell me what u do have." Chicken sandwiches? Yep. Ok do that. Thats the way it goes sometimes. By the time my belly was full with yummy chicken I wasn't mad at 'em. The awesome after lunch S&C bourbon manhattan at the bar further mellowed my mild service-harsh. Get in, get early. Rest rooms are to the left of the bar. Clean and roomy. Come as u are unisex appointments. Hand wash station as you return to dining room. Joe Bob says go Savage what they're Cooke-n.

We had our rehearsal dinner there recently. Everything was awesome. All the food all the drink…read moredrinks. The whole atmosphere was quite the vibe loved all the fire pits. Everyone was nice and very much.

This is a great little spot to just hang out and relax while enjoying some great libations. This…read morelocation has one of the best gins I've had in a long while, the Coastal Gin. It's an open seating spot with a lot of seats available, both indoors and outdoors. They have a full bar available and some great food. I was really tempted to get the Grilled Peaches which everyone seemed to be ordering and had an amazing aroma. I, however, did get the apple pie and loved it.

What a great discovery Treecraft Distillery was riding our bikes from Oakland on the Bay bridge…read morebike trail to Treasure Island! Our bike party of four decided to make a pit stop here after lunch on our way back across the bridge. We were most interested in the whisky and the rum fermented with whisky yeast. Three of us decided to do a bit of tasting. - all very flavorful, smooth spirits which went down easy. I took home the chocolate bourbon, American whisky and rum. The prices for each bottle are so reasonable at $40- $45 each. There's also a casual seating area where people were congregating and enjoying their spirits. Unfortunately for us, this would not have been a great idea with all of us on bicycles. Treecraft is a destination worth visiting to try their local made vodka, gin, whiskies and rum when going to Treasure Island. I'm a fan of supporting local. I'd like to try their vodka and gin on my next visit. For now, I enjoy the American whisky over rocks though!

Like lots of other reviewers, I was found Treecraft through Groupon…read more The distillery itself is small and there is an area out front with tables for the tastings. It was a cute place and parking was easy. I liked that it was a little bit in the middle of nowhere and there weren't many people around until we were getting ready to go...it seemed like we went from being the only people there to the place being packed in a matter of 15 minutes so I suggest coming early if you want to avoid the crowds. We came on a hot July day with a group of 5 but one was a DD and we brought our small dog as always. The fact that it is dog friendly is one of the main reasons we came. The porta-potty they have near the tables for use was clean enough, but really hot on a warm day after a few drinks. The owner/maker did our tasting and for our drink at the end, I requested something "off menu" made with the spirit I most preferred. I was not disappointed. We ended up getting a bottle of our favorite to take home. Overall, it was a nice way to spend an hour or so together and we enjoyed being able to support a small business and learn a little along the way. If you love gin, as one person in our group did, then I highly recommend coming but even if you don't this is a nice little experience and a good way to sample new flavors and learn about local business.

This is such a great hidden gem for an awesome day!…read more Go check out the tasting room and make sure to stop and test out all the amazing spirits! Once you've tested them all to make an educated decision on your favorites (of course), you can buy a bottle to bring home for later - they even sell blueberry lemonade by the bottle! Make sure to go blueberry picking at Victoria farms (they share a lot) and bring home some of the best blueberries with it to make some awesome homemade blueberry concoctions! We love the indoor/outdoor open air vibe and while the bathrooms are port o potties, at least they have restrooms and places to wash hands and they aren't ever super dirty! It can get crowded parking wise but they do have an overflow lot which isn't too far of a walk which is nice. We've made a habit out of coming at least once a year and will continue to!

Been wanting to come for a long time. Brought my husband here for his birthday in January (sorry…read morefor the delay)Tim and Jasmine greeted us warmly and we immediately were engaged in casual conversation with them.. a very relaxed, comfortable, chill atmosphere. It was the beginning of the everlasting tule fog we've been having and it was chilly Jasmine was so kind to make us a couple of hot totties using their in in house infused honey. I definitely recommend booking a tour and tasting Tim started us out and then Danny one of the owners walked us through their story, their inspiration and the whole process it really was an experience and I'm sure going to bring some whiskey fans. Oh and Best gin I've had in my life! The club seems like a great deal especially if you are a local ;) We took home several bottles of spirits and some honey... time to go back, pick some blueberries and try some blueberry lemonade vodka refreshing drinks!

We stopped by Hanson Distillery on a whim after wine tasting nearby, and it ended up being one of…read morethe highlights of our day. For most of us, it was our first time vodka tasting, and we were warmly welcomed and seated immediately upon arrival. After being introduced to the tasting menu, we each selected three to four vodka flavors to sample, followed by a handcrafted cocktail of our choice. The tasting experience was thoughtfully curated, and the staff was exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging, and eager to answer questions. To make the experience even better, we ordered a fresh wood fired pizza that paired perfectly with the tasting. Every vodka we sampled was excellent, showcasing both quality and creativity, and the cocktails were equally impressive. From the attentive service to the relaxed atmosphere, the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We had a fantastic time and would absolutely return the next time we're in Sonoma.

Hanson of Sonoma Distillery in Sonoma,CA…read more Do you want you want to switch up your wine tasting opps in Napa and Sonoma? How about vodka tasting? Well if that sparks an interest, check out Hanson of Sonoma Distillery in Sonoma, CA, on Highway 12. They make organic vodka infused with real fruit. It's award winning. $25 tastings six vodka flights. $75 tasting with a tour of the distillery. They have other assorted tasting flights $35 plus and cocktails $15. Some of the vodka infused flavors are habanero, mandarin orange, meyer lemon and cucumber. They also have infused gin and whiskey. They have small bites as well. The tasting room has great all around vibes. Friendly, down to earth staff. Right when I stepped in, I noticed the design aesthetics. I liked the full bar look with the stacked shelves and the lounge area. Beautiful, modern tasting room. The building outdoor grounds has a pond and seating area. However when I visited, the entire pond water surface was covered with algae. But I'm sure they'll work to clean that up making it picture perfect; the outdoor garden and landscaping is quite beautiful. Selfie opp.

They're open 3 days a week now so that's a plus. It's a "tasting room" so one drink at a time. Walk…read morearound the block, watch a movie, have ice cream at Charlotte's or play videos games at Top Scores then come back. Lol Their RCD vodka goes down so smoothe it's almost scary. I had to review because they have Chocolate Martinis this week and it was so, so good!

Stopped by just to check it out. Don't let current city (Hayward) restrictions get in your way of…read morehaving a wonderful visit. Upon arrival I was handed a sample of RCD vodka..smooth @ quite good. I opted for the peach cocktail, my friend's was a variation of the "grayhound." Met the owner and we chatted for a few minutes.

I'd heard so much about this distillery in Napa & was looking forward to giving it a try. They…read moreoffer tours &/or cocktails. Upon our arrival, we were instructed to seat ourselves & we're quickly attended by a server. The ambiance was nice, they have an indoor outdoor setup & they had live music. They have a variety of cocktails, which were very pretty & flavor wise were good -- though I don't feel like they measured up to their price tag. Of the two drinks I ordered, I enjoyed the Passinho the most, the Playa Azul was a little too sweet for me.

My wife found this gem on Yelp and we are not disappointed. Our second visit and our hostess Ivette…read moreconfirmed the fifth star. As soon as we walked in we were immediately greeted and seated. The relaxed ambiance of the cocktail lounge is popular with guests. The dim lighting, soothing music, decor is a relaxing vibe and the mixers OOOMMGEEE for real. Refreshing and mixed just right. We definitely will be back.