You've probably seen Blade Gin or Rusty Blade Gin around the Bay. These two gins (and more) are…read moreproduced by Old World Spirits which operates out of a garage in an industrial park in Belmont. Don't judge just because it's an industrial park, this place is a tight, efficient operation and makes great use of it's space. It's got a huge copper still that makes everything from gin to rye whiskey to brandies to absinthe. On Friday nights you can get a tour and tasting for $15. Because of California law, spirits cannot be sold at the distillery, except wine/grape based brandies. The Blade gin is a citrusy gin with a lot of complexity but not much strong juniper flavor that turns most people off. The Rusty Blade is the same Blade gin that is aged in barrels which brings out more cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. It's very much a winter spirit in my opinion. The pear eau de vie brandy really packs a punch with a lot of great pear flavor and though I'm not really a fan of eau de vies this one is a great one. Also, make sure you try the walnut liqueur, based on a Croatian family recipe, for something different. Finally, yes, absinthe, real absinthe, is now legal in the US and you can taste La Sorcière here. It's a great traditional absinthe with a lot of anise flavor. The distiller who gave us the tour and the tasting was really nice and knowledgable. It was a great experience and I encourage everyone to visit once.

A Local Distillery up the road from our LoveNest? Awesome…read more We love bringing our friends in to do tastings on the last Friday of each month! It's $15 for a flight and you get a personalized group tour through each spirit. If it weren't for tasting 6 types of their 94 proof on avg spirits I'm sure I could tell you the names of the guys we had the pleasure of meeting! haha We met the creator of all the fine spirits! He was very laid back and eager to tell us about the processes and flavors he added to his unique creations. Blade Gin was my gateway into being a Gin Lover. I love Blade chilled with a touch of zest of lemon. Another interesting Gin we got to try is his new AGED Gin called Rusty Blade. It's an amber color and tastes like Christmas in a glass! It most certainly warms you from the inside out. I had to shake my head pretty hard to get back to reality after that one. The Absinthe is another wonderful and favored experience. If you're nice they will even let you FAIRIE up your own glass. I love watching my Faeries clouding up the glass. Then that special touch of Lemon Zest again and I'm on Cloud 9. We bought a few bottles this time to give as festive Christmas gifts. Our guests even surprised us with a bottle of Blade (SNEAKY THEY ARE!!) that night when we got back to our place. Apparently I had raved enough about it that they just knew it would make a great host gift as Thankyou for their stay with us over the Holiday weekend. We love going here and will certainly return again over and over. I've never stopped in on a Saturday, but I just might have to check it out. Perhaps the VIP service I already feel like we get there when it's crowded might just put the experience right over the top? Old World Spirits can enter my temple anytime...

We love meeting our friends at Hop Dogma! Before kids, this was our favorite meetup spot, and now…read morewith kids, it still is! It's easily one of the most family-friendly places around, especially since they're flexible about bringing in outside food. Since coastal weather can be so unpredictable, we really appreciate the indoor plaza area--it gives the kiddos a great space to play safely while we enjoy a beer and catch up with friends.

We chose to go to Hop Dogma due to the more favorable reviews, comparatively. It didn't disappoint…read more It was pretty slow on a Sunday afternoon but we didn't mind. Vibes are definitely cozy inside. I just wish they had a more expansive beer menu. The one posted on their website didn't quite align with what they had for the day, as it was much more limited and so options were a bit slim for me. Nonetheless, it was still a cool brewery to check out in the area.

I met my friends here and didn't know my buddy was a member. We had a nice bottle of wine to share…read moreand some wood fired pizza while listening to a great Latin inspired band. Oh and the cars are awesome !

Wow this place is great!!!! I love the idea of having an event here also!…read more It's a storage for super cars but also has a wine collection and pizza and other good eats. Today we saw they had coffee as well!! Something to try next time! Staff was very nice and welcoming Over all I love the ambiance indoor out and plenty of parking space! 5 stars can't wait to come back!

We dropped in Sunday around 4pm. Glad we made it before it closed at 5pm. Nice staff. We also met…read morethe winemaker Spencer. They are generous with the wine pours. $18 tasting fee for 5 wines. Their wines are bolder tasting and not bad. Most of the wines weren't tannic until you get to the last one. But nothing really stood out for us to buy any bottles. You can revisit an extra wine at the end. You can also bring outside food. They are dog and kid friendly. An open aired winery room. They also have tasting at the bar. Parking is on the street or in the parking lot shared with Devil's Canyon brewery. 1 bathroom inside. Give this place a try! Friends said it's better than the bland wines at Woodside Vineyard that they went to before coming here.

Spencer is a great host, their collection of wines have aged beautifully, and their tasting space…read morehas not only an attractive bar up front but also open space in the back for large parties or quiet enjoyment of their wines.

An absolute gem for fresh craft beers (&more)! Alex (owner) is a very knowledgeable beer…read moreconnoisseur who will not only help you explore the depths of quality beer but broaden your horizons of the craft. They also have more than just beer, wine, & other libations they have killer english toast muffins... All in all, their selection is top notch and best of all, if you can't make it to their market... they deliver!!

Alex at All Goods Man is a pleasure to shop with. I've done home deliveries and in-store pickups…read moreand the experience is always great. He has an amazing selection of beers, always keeps them cold and fresh and has TONS of beer knowledge. He's a beer nerd who loves to talk shop on any and all things beer related and has spot on reviews and recommendations of all his product. And he's more than happy to chop it up on any local sports topics while you're in the warehouse.

had a really great experience overall with the food and wine pairing, and the wines were excellent…read more The atmosphere and service made it an enjoyable tasting experience. However, I do wish there had been a bit more consideration for vegetarian guests. I was told there would be a vegetarian option, but my meal mainly consisted of beans and bread, which felt a little underwhelming compared to the other pairings. Additionally, for the last pairing I was only served a glass of wine without a proper food accompaniment. If a vegetarian option wasn't fully available, I would have appreciated either a more thoughtful substitute or some adjustment to the final bill to reflect the missing pairing experience. Overall, it was still a good experience, but I think there's room for improvement when accommodating dietary preferences.

The wines were lovely. The rose was my favorite and reds were also lovely. We tried the food and…read morewine pairing and it was excellent. Will definitely be going back again for both wine tasting as well as to the restaurant. The winemaker, server and chef were all lovely people too:)

Everything is great Best oysters happy hour…read more 1073 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont, CA 94002 United States

DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY HERE -…read more We came around 7:00 PM on a weekday, and the restaurant was completely empty. I actually suggested we leave and go somewhere else, but my husband didn't want to drive to another restaurant. Unfortunately, we ended up ordering three poke bowls, and they were the worst poke bowls we've ever had. The rice was overcooked with too much water, so it was sticky and clumped together. The salmon did not taste fresh, and so they ended up in the trash after we had a few spoons but couldn't swallow anything The service was also frustrating. The three staff members had difficulty communicating clearly, and it was very hard to understand what they were saying. To make matters worse, one of them spoke in a rude tone, which made the experience even less pleasant

So convenient, well stocked and the cashier, Sid, is so funny and gracious. He always has a smile…read moreon his face, and greets you right when you walk into the store. Truly giving a well-deserved title of Family owned business.

good customer service, clean store, organize, put together store. very friendly and good vibes…read more prices is great.