18 Reasons
593 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
www.18reasons.org
18 Reasons is a palette senses opening experience; actually a complete senses delight. 18 Reasons raises a question why this hasn’t been done before—a non-profit bringing small food, wine, beer and spirits producers to highlight their products in San Francisco. 18 Reasons is a small gallery and at center stage is the large and beautiful wood table—this is where the tasting and believing begins. Come in on Thursday evening (a standing time for tasting)—check their website (www.18reasons.org) and subscribe to their email blasts for the latest in their Thursday tasting schedule and other events. It’s a come as you are—meet the artisans and meet your neighbors. It is a very gentle and lively environment to learn the beauty of each sessions focus; no big or small question goes un-answered. Walk in for a Thursday tasting – starts at 7:00 p.m. and make your donation – $5 members; $10 non-members. Memberships are $40 and you get several treats that helps to nearly pay for itself and it helps to keep this much needed non-profit available to us devoted tasters and epicurean explorers:
I could see 18 Reasons in many more neighborhoods and across the country or similar concept—I am delighted to have this in my neighborhood. Food, wine, beer and spirits is to be enjoyed by all; to be discovered by anyone who wants to learn and enjoy.
And I can’t resist to write 18 reasons about 18 Reasons here are some evocations:
1) Friendly
2) Welcoming
3) Unpretentious
4) What a wonderful homage to 17 Reasons (a once and former sign at 17 and Mission)
5) A community table is symbolic of everyone is coming together
6) The community table is a sign of welcoming
7) It’s tiny and intimate
8) It’s an art gallery; a feast for the visual senses
9) A nice way highlight many small producers who might not have been able to demonstrate their edible and drinkable arts
10) To learn
11) It’s Enjoyable
12) It’s Delicious
13) It’s about Discovery
14) Concept is great idea and easily translatable and transportable
15) An inexpensive way to spend time with your friends
16) Meet some new friends and neighbors
17) Oh so San Francisco
18) Easily accessed
¡Buen Provecho!
© 2009 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez – All Rights Reserved
