The sequel to SoMa’s favorite wine bar, District, will be opening its doors in Old Oakland next weekend at 827 Washington Street, as we learn today. As reported earlier, the focus is going to be both on wines by the glass and whiskeys at the new location in the former Lavende East space, with 40 bottles of the brown liquor on offer in addition to a cocktail list. Wine director Catarina Mirabelli tells the East Bay Express, “Just like with the wine, we want to introduce people to whiskeys. So many people say they don’t like whiskey, but maybe they just haven’t had the right one.” The food menu, meanwhile, will feature a variety of small plates and pizzettas, ranging from $4 to $17, including something called “oxtail sombreros.” [EBX, Earlier]
