Beef Short Rib, “satay” coconut milk marinated and grilled, with savory peanut sauce, served in a rice bowl at Hawker Fare, 2300 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612.

Hot summer day meets refreshingly cool Mint julep at Sidebar, 542 Grand Ave, Oakland CA 94612.

Amari Cola, made with Bulleit Rye, Cynar, Ramazzotti Amaro, Grenadine, lemon, soda and mint, mixed at Adesso, 4395 Piedmont Ave., Oakland CA 94611.