EAST SIDE — Bar 2211 is opening officially this Saturday, April 12, and CultureMap chats with owners Jeremy Murray and Jason Steward about the neighborhood vibe they'd like to bring from the bar. A sister bar to The Blackheart, Bar 2211 shares a whiskey and beer focus, but without the "chaos" of Rainey. Murray tells CultureMap, "We're not serving craft cocktails. We [already] live in that world." They'll be celebrating their grand opening with a pig roast from Salt & Time. [CultureMap]
ROSEDALE — Cafe and grocery Epicerie is hosting a wine and cheese class this Sunday, April 13. Cheesemonger Kelly Sheehan and Shadd Scott of Pioneer Wines will teach the class, which features 5 rounds for $30. Get tickets here. [Eaterwire]
EAST CESAR CHAVEZ — Boutique and cafe Friends and Neighbors is now fully open, and they're serving wine, snacks, and Stumptown coffee. The Chronicle has a first look at the space. [Chronicle]
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