"The weekend is here and the weather is expected to be excellent, so that means everyone is most likely shoring up their plans for the weekend. For many, that will mean a party or picnic with friends, but don’t arrive empty-handed: Plan ahead and visit San Francisco’s newest bottle shop, Friend of a Friend. It’s from the team behind the inclusive wine group the Two Eight Project, and they’ll be more than happy to point you to the perfect bottle of wine or sake for your event. Round out your drink selection with items from the shop’s pantry section, and you’ll be well on your way to celebrating the weekend in style." - Paolo Bicchieri