The Epicurean Trader

09/30/2026

SWEET & SPOOKY

A little chocolate, a little magic.

October calls for something sweet. Join us at The Epicurean Trader in Hayes Valley for an afternoon of Recchiuti Confections, where rich chocolates, indulgent truffles, and seasonal treats meet a little Halloween fun.

Come taste with us, discover the artistry behind one of San Francisco’s most beloved chocolate makers, and find something delicious to take home.

📍 Hayes Valley – 465 Hayes St.
📅 Sunday, October 23rd
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

THE SWEET STUFF

🍫 For your afternoon ritual

A little chocolate alongside your coffee, a good book, or a quiet moment. Recchiuti makes the everyday feel a little more special.

🎁 For the beautifully wrapped gift

Thoughtful, delicious, and made in San Francisco. Pick up something for a friend, a dinner host, or someone who deserves a little sweetness.

🕯️ For the after-dinner moment

A rich chocolate or indulgent caramel to finish the evening. The kind of treat you save for yourself.

COME FOR THE CHOCOLATE

Stay for a taste, discover a new favorite, and make an afternoon of it with the TET community. We’ll have Recchiuti Confections on hand to sample, so you can find the perfect sweet treat to take home.

See you in Hayes Valley!

The Epicurean Trader

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09/29/2026

A new chapter for The Epicurean Trader

For Our Customers, First
Over the past several months, we've been working on a handful of expansion projects that we believe will shape the next chapter of The Epicurean Trader. They aren't finalized yet, so we can't share the details today, but we hope to have news for you soon.

What we can share is this: to help fund that growth, and the launch of Provisions Club, our new personalized pantry subscription, we're planning the first capital raise in our history. We expect to run it as a Regulation Crowdfunding offering on StartEngine, so our customers and community can invest alongside us.

Provisions Club is currently a working prototype, and you're welcome to take an early look at provisionsclub.com. Features and details are still being built out, so expect it to keep evolving.

Before we tell anyone else, we wanted to come to you, the customers who have supported our shops, to see who might be interested.

Join the early investor list
Get updates as plans come together, before and throughout the raise, including the launch date and offering details as soon as they're available.

Interested in leading the round?

We're also looking for three to four lead investors who may be interested in investing $25,000 or more when the offering opens. If that might be you, reply to this email or write to me directly and I'll share more about the planned terms.

[email protected]

Thank you for being part of what we've built so far. We can't wait to share what's next.

Warmly,
Tim Obert
COO, The Epicurean Trader

Important: The Epicurean Trader is considering an offering of securities under Regulation Crowdfunding and is testing the waters to gauge interest. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in response, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement on Form C is filed, and then only through StartEngine's platform. A person's indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.

This message is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Any offering will be made only through the offering materials on the StartEngine platform. Investing in early-stage companies involves risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

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09/23/2026

DISCOVER AMARO ANGELENO

A taste of California, with a little something special.

Join us at The Epicurean Trader in Hayes Valley on Thursday, October 8, for an evening of Amaro Angeleno. Discover the brand’s distinctive flavors, explore its cocktail-worthy range, and enjoy a complimentary in-store tasting with the TET community.

Thursday, October 8 · 4–7 PM

The Epicurean Trader
Hayes Valley
465 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

THE SPIRITS OF THE SEASON

Amaro Angeleno

A distinctive California amaro with a balance of citrus and botanicals, perfect for sipping or mixing into your next cocktail.

Limoncello Spritz

Bright, refreshing, and made for golden-hour gatherings. Come discover the Limoncello Spritz and explore the limoncello behind it.

Spritz & More

From classic amaro to refreshing spritzes, explore the Amaro Angeleno range and find a new favorite for your home bar.

Bring a friend and join us for a seasonal evening of tasting, discovery, and good company. Whether you’re a fan of amaro or simply looking for something new, this is the perfect chance to experience Amaro Angeleno in person.

See you soon at Hayes Valley!

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09/19/2026

A LITTLE WEEKEND WANDERING

San Francisco weekends are made for wandering.

A coffee in hand, a few errands that turn into an afternoon out, a little browsing somewhere you didn’t plan to stop, and something delicious to bring home for later.

If you’re out and about today, come say hello. Stop in for a coffee, take your time browsing the shelves, discover something new, or pick up a few things for the weekend ahead.

START WITH A COFFEE

Come by for a coffee and take a little break from the weekend rush. Stay for a browse, pick up something sweet, or just sit for a while and savour the flavor.

SOMETHING FOR THE AFTERNOON

A few things worth taking home for your next stop, picnic, park wander or lazy afternoon.

Something salty

Olives, tinned fish, nuts and all the little things that make an impromptu snack feel considerably more special.

Something sweet

Something sweet

Chocolate, cookies and treats for the coffee break you’ll inevitably need later.

Something to sip

A bottle for tonight, a craft b**r for the fridge, or something special to open when the sun starts going down.

MAKE TONIGHT EASY

Heading home after a day around the city?

Pick up a few things for dinner, drinks and whatever the rest of the evening turns into.

Think good pasta, something delicious to put on the table, a bottle to open, and a little after-dinner treat.

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09/17/2026

YOUR WEEKEND, POURED

A good weekend starts with a well-stocked fridge.

From crisp la**rs and refreshing pale ales to hazy IPAs and darker, maltier pours, this week’s craft b**r edit is all about finding something worth opening, whether you’re heading to the park, hosting friends, or settling in for a slow evening at home.

SOMETHING CRISP & REFRESHING

For sunny afternoons, easy dinners and the first drink of the weekend.

Look for bright la**rs, pilsners and Kölsch-style b**rs with a clean finish, gentle bitterness and plenty of refreshment. These are the bottles and cans you’ll want to keep cold and reach for often.

FOR THE HOP LOVERS

A little more character, a little more aroma.

Explore citrus-forward pale ales, juicy hazy IPAs and West Coast-style pours with notes of grapefruit, pine, tropical fruit and fresh hops. Perfect alongside salty snacks, pizza, burgers or anything coming off the grill.

SOMETHING MALTY

For cooler evenings and longer dinners.

When you want something with a little more depth, reach for amber ales, red ales, brown ales or rich seasonal releases. Expect toasted malt, caramel notes and a smoother, fuller finish, ideal with roasted vegetables, cheese boards and hearty comfort food.

THE LOW- AND NO-ALCOHOL EDIT

All the flavour, none of the pressure.

Our craft b**r selection also includes low- and no-alcohol options for relaxed afternoons, weekday dinners or anyone choosing to take it easy. Keep a few chilled for when you want the ritual of opening a b**r without the alcohol.

SHOP CRAFT B**R ON TET DELIVERY

Discover the full craft b**r selection at TET Delivery and find a few new favourites for the weekend.

Pair your picks with something salty, something crunchy and something to share - from tinned fish and olives to crackers, nuts and good bread.

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09/16/2026

SAVOR THE SWEETNESS

An afternoon of handcrafted chocolate and good company.

Join us at The Epicurean Trader in the Ferry Building this Sunday for a delicious Recchiuti Confections tasting. Discover the artistry behind San Francisco’s beloved artisanal chocolate brand, sample handcrafted treats, and find something sweet to take home.

📍 Ferry Building
📅 Sunday, September 20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

DISCOVER RECCHUITI CONFECTIONS

From a small kitchen in San Francisco to a globally recognized artisanal chocolate brand, Recchiuti is known for its craft, creativity, and exceptional ingredients.

ARTISANAL CHOCOLATES, TRUFFLES & CARAMELS

Explore rich, handcrafted chocolates, indulgent truffles, and delicious caramels. Come taste the difference and discover your next favorite treat.

THE CHOCOLATE EDIT

Something for the chocolate lover

Rich, handcrafted chocolates made for savoring slowly, sharing with a friend, or keeping in your desk drawer for a little afternoon pick-me-up.

Something to bring home

Recchiuti’s beautiful confections make the sweetest little gift - whether you’re visiting someone, celebrating a birthday, or simply treating yourself.

Something for your Sunday coffee

Pair your favorite brew with a little chocolate indulgence. A simple pleasure, done beautifully.

SWEET TREATS, GOOD COMPANY

Bring a friend and join us for a leisurely Sunday afternoon of chocolate tasting and discovery. Whether you’re a longtime Recchiuti fan or simply have a sweet tooth, we’d love to see you there.

See you at the Ferry Building!

The Epicurean Trader

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09/16/2026

Craft, Crisp & Refreshing: Our LAST Fort Point Tasting (for now...) 🍺

Our final Fort Point tasting is this Friday!

Join us at The Epicurean Trader in the Castro for one last afternoon of good b**r, good company, and refreshing Fort Point favorites. Come taste your way through the lineup, discover something new, and stock up on your favorites to enjoy at home.

📍 The Castro
Friday, September 18 | 2:00–4:00 PM
2240 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Come taste, discover, and find your new Fort Point favorite! 🍻

FORT POINT FAVORITES

From crisp, refreshing la**rs to hoppy pale ales and more, explore the Fort Point lineup and find your next go-to.

ONE LAST AFTERNOON TOGETHER

Bring a friend, come say hello, and enjoy a complimentary tasting with the TET community. Whether you’re a longtime Fort Point fan or discovering the brewery for the first time, we’d love to see you there.

See you Friday!

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09/09/2026

A VERY SAN FRANCISCO WEEKEND

September in San Francisco is for making a day of it. A slow morning, an afternoon in the park, something good to eat and plans that stretch into the evening. Here's what's on our radar this weekend.

MEET US FOR A DRINK

Fort Point is one of those very San Francisco staples, made for sunny afternoons and easy weekends. We're bringing a few of our favourites to the Ferry Building this Friday, and we'd love to see you there.

CRAFT, CRISP & REFRESHING: Fort Point Tasting
Friday, September 11, 2 PM to 4 PM
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco

Come by and sample Fort Point's crisp, refreshing b**rs, c***r and non-alcoholic brews, and discover a few new favourites for the weekend.

Can't make Friday? Join us again Friday, September 18 at 2 PM.

THE ONES I'D TRY

Fort Point Primo
The crisp pilsner.

Fort Point Super Natural
For something a little different.

Fort Point NA Villager
Same afternoon energy, no alcohol.

THE PICNIC I'D PACK

Something salty. Something crunchy. Something to spread on bread. Something sweet for later. Nothing too complicated.

With Flower Piano returning to the San Francisco Botanical Garden this week, it's a good excuse to spend an afternoon outside, listen to some music and take your time.

SOMETHING SALTY

SOMETHING CRUNCHY

SOMETHING SWEET

IF I WERE SPENDING SATURDAY IN SF...

10 AM

Coffee and a slow morning

1 PM
Flower Piano in Golden Gate Park

3 PM
Something good to eat

5 PM
Head home and start dinner

8 PM
Dinner, drinks, stay awhile

THE DINNER I'D MAKE

THE LAZY DINNER PARTY

The kind where everyone stays longer than planned. Good bread, good olive oil, something salty on the table and a bottle opened before dinner is even ready.

No complicated recipes, no perfect table setting. Just good things to put in the middle of the table and let everyone help themselves.

DINNER'S DONE. DRINKS ARE ON.

The table's cleared, the music's on and nobody's quite ready to call it a night. Keep the evening going with a cocktail kit, made for mixing something good at home without having to think too hard about it.

ON OUR RADAR

FLOWER PIANO
September 10 to 20, San Francisco Botanical Garden. Music, flowers and an afternoon outside.

BAY AREA THEATRE WEEK
From September 10. A great excuse to discover something new around the city.

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
Season opens September 12. For an evening that calls for getting dressed up and making a night of it.

SEND SOMETHING GOOD

Curated gift baskets from The Epicurean Trader, made for birthdays, hosts, celebrations and everything in between.

We hope these goodies make your weekend extra special. Thank you for your continued support and see you next week!

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09/02/2026

TODAY AT HAYES VALLEY

Discover Agua del Sol & Yuku Savi

A special tasting at our Hayes Valley store

Join us today for a special tasting featuring Agua del Sol and Yuku Savi. two exceptional, small-batch spirits crafted with care and made for mezcal aficionados.

Come by, taste both brands, and discover the unique flavors and craftsmanship behind each bottle.

TODAY | SEPTEMBER 2
4:00–7:00 PM
465 HAYES ST, SAN FRANCISCO

Whether you're a longtime mezcal lover or simply curious to try something new, we’d love to see you.

Stop by and taste with us.

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09/01/2026

Join a team that believes the best things are worth sharing.

The Epicurean Trader is hiring Retail Associates and Café Associates for our Ferry Building, Hayes Valley, Cow Hollow / Marina, Castro / Duboce, and Bernal Heights locations.

If you’re thoughtful, energetic, and excited by exceptional food, drink, and service, we’d love to hear from you.

Send resumes to [email protected].