DowntownRob

Are you ready to Crush It with Gary Vaynerchuk (@GaryVee)?!

Join @DowntownRob at the phenomenal Vin De Syrah Spirit & Wine Parlor (@SyrahWineParlor) for the tWineUp Wine Tasting/Crush It! book signing -and- Big One Year Anniversary Party on Wednesday November 4th! This is the wine event not to be missed, and I'd love your support of the efforts in bringing more events like this to San Diego!

** Everyone attending receives a copy of Gary's just released book, Crush It! -> http://crushitbook.com/ **

The wine tasting at Syrah will include a flight of wines chosen by Adam Stemmler, Syrah's in-house wine enthusiast, and presented/discussed by Gary. After the wine tasting, Gary will be visiting with everyone and signing your book!

The afterparty will kick off around 9:30 or 10pm with DJ Smoove, on par with Syrah's usual amazing Wednesday night lineup of mixed music, and the full bar ready to serve you more wine or whatever elixir you desire.

I am also arranging a bunch of giveaways the night of... including dinner and wine packages, winery tour packages, and more.

I was able to arrange a much lower price than normally charged -- tickets are just $39 per person to cover the flight of wine and a personalized/signed copy of Gary's Crush It! book.

Details and RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/tWineUp/calendar/11442598/

AUGUST 23, 2009 -- Prohibition is a new, hidden gem from the owner of Nicky Rottens and Sloppy Joey's. That will give you a hint as to where it is in the Gaslamp Quarter--but it won't help when they ask you for the password to gain access.

Prohibition brings a Roaring '20s-era speakeasy to San Diego, with live jazz performances by local musicians, and great cocktail specials. It's my ultimate spot for getting out of the crowded, sweaty, noisy clubs full of drunk guys smacking a girl's rear end to the beat of the music.

Recently, Prohibition has locked down access, to keep the shorts-and-flip-flop crowd out. I've had them close the door behind me and not let tailgaters in at all.

I want it intimate, sophisticated-yet-friendly, with live music that can be enjoyed, reasonably-priced and refreshing cocktails (they seem to rotate their menu every month or so) and light crowds. Every time I've been, that's what I get.

FYI: Prohibition is open Thursday-Saturday, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The password changes daily. Folks can visit their Web site (ProhibitionSD.com) or find them on Twitter (@ProhibitionSD).

(DowntownRob is CEO of DowntownRob.com, a social media consulting and promotions company, as well as WebWizards.Net, a Web development company. He lives, works, and plays downtown, and lives on Twitter as @DowtownRob.)