Mom Knows Best!
This year, give mom everything she wants.
Mom Likes…
picking out her own gift
Purchase a virtual gift card (no waiting for the mail) from PlumpJackSport and mom can purchase a beautiful summer dress from Tucker or that ski outfit she’s been eyeing (ski and outerwear are 60% off). Shop online, shop with a virtual style associate in the store, curbside pick-up, or shop this summer in Tahoe after June 1st.
*Call the store at (530) 584-6181
to schedule pick-ups and virtual shopping
Mom Likes… supporting causes
Meet This Moment merchandise now available as a gift when you make a donation to support the PlumpJack Foundation’s mission to end the cycle of poverty. Fundraising efforts support organizations such as the Holy Family Day Home.
Mom Doesn’t Want… to cook or clean on mother’s day (or most days)
Prime Rib Dinner + Veuve Clicquot ($100) at Balboa Cafe. Pre-Order online for pick-up. Available as a single order, for two or family-style for 4.
Also available all weekend: Mimosa’s for Four (Bottle of Prosecco and a jar of fresh squeezed OJ)
Mom Needs a Vacation… maybe a piña colada will do
White Rabbit is bringing all of the vacation-drink classics for Mother’s Day: Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris, and Skinny Margaritas. Pick-up at the window, pre-order or delivery through GrubHub.
Mom Wishes… she was tasting wines with her friends
Purchase mom a virtual tasting with one of our tasting packs from our three wineries. Once she receives her wine, she will be prompted to set-up a virtual tasting with one of our team members.
Mom Likes a Spritz… not just for her face, but the kind you can drink
Get a Spritz Kit all weekend from Wildhawk
and late brunch delivery from Hilda & Jesse 2-4pm. Choose from an Ambrato Spritz Kit or an Aperol Spritz Kit.
PlumpJack's San Francisco Properties are Open & Serving Up Good Food, Great Cocktails & Wine, Obviously
Balboa Cafe San Francisco
Wednesday – Friday 11:30am – 7pm (ish)
Saturday – Sunday 11:30am – 6pm (ish)
Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch, Cocktails, $30 Wine & Weekly Specials
View the full menu at balboacafesf.com
Weekly Specials
Wednesday – Friday: CHICKEN PAILLARD
Thursday: CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Friday: FISH & CHIPS
Saturday: ROAST CHICKEN
Sunday: PRIME RIB (pre-order online)
To Order
Call for Pick-up 415-321-3944
Delivery through Postmates & DoorDash
Full menu at balboacafesf.com
PlumpJack Wine & Spirits – Fillmore & Noe Valley Locations
Visit plumpjackwines.com to view hours for each location
PJW&S_Covid19ServiceOfferings
White Rabbit Bar
Open Wednesday through Saturday | 3:30pm–8pm (ish)
→ Boozy Slushies, Specialty Cocktails & Snacks
→ Coming Soon! Live virtual sets from resident DJs
→ Visit whiterabbitsf.com to view the full menu
Wildhawk Bar
Thursday through Sunday | 2:00pm – 6:00pm (ish)
→ Pre-Order for Pick-up Only
→ Brunch Box Pick-Ups provided by Hilda & Jesse
→ Full Menu & Pre-Order at wildhawksf.com
Celebrating the Fearless Women of PlumpJack
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are proud to highlight some of our amazing women team members. PlumpJack is led by many woman, including our President, Hilary Newsom. We asked them questions and they delivered the goods. Read on to hear their perspective on how far women have come and what kinds of advice they would give to young women on their journey in life.
Q: Advice you would give young girls about pursuing their dreams and goals?
Sandra Roberts, Director of Sales, PlumpJack, CADE & Odette Estates: Go for it! Pay attention to what makes you feel most alive. Figure out your purpose and pursue that with everything you have, no matter what! Other people’s opinions on what’s possible are really none of your business!
Karri Kiyuna, General Manager, Wildhawk Bar: To any young woman getting started just remember that your dreams and goals are going to grow and evolve with you! It is great if your path changes along the way, as long as you keep your happiness as a top priority
Danielle Cyrot, Winemaker, CADE Estate & 13th Vineyard: Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. You can do anything. Believe in yourself and great things will happen.
Carrie Upson, General Manager, PlumpJack Wine & Spirits: Choose any career; there's nothing you can't do. Choose any industry and you'll find a successful woman in that field. Ask people for help when you need it, and ask them to keep their negativity away from you if they are discouraging you. Try new things until you find something you feel passionate about. Be yourself.
Meagan Millar, General Manager, PlumpJackSport: Speak up often and expect to be heard.
Hilary Newsom, President, PlumpJack Group: I was raised to believe I could do, and be, anything, so I am very lucky; however, when I did become the President of PlumpJack I had many moments of self-doubt. I questioned myself all the time, and I got in my own head. When you achieve your goals, believe in yourself, don’t doubt yourself. Know that it’s ok to be wrong sometimes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and to ask for help -that doesn’t make you weak, that makes you stronger.
Meet the Women of PlumpJack
Q: What’s your definition of a fearless woman?
Danielle Cyrot: A fearless women never gives up, never gives in to the “no’s” of the world, and always believes that yes, it can be done.
Meagan Millar: To stay confident and steadfast to your belief and passion.
Hilary Newsom: I think it is ok to be bold and step up and not be afraid to fail. It is ok to step back, reassess and start over with a new plan.
Sandra Roberts: Being scared and doing it anyway...
Carrie Upson: Be a little selfish; make yourself and your dream your number one priority. When you take care of yourself and are happy in your own right, it will trickle down into your relationships, work life, etc. Don't care about what other people think more than you care about what YOU think. Acknowledge your fears if you have them, because it's normal to fear the unknown.
Q: What women/woman inspires you?
Hilary Newsom: My mom was heroic. She raised two kids, mostly alone since my father lived out of town for many years. She worked up to three jobs and provided a beautiful and happy life for us. I am also inspired by my sister in law Jennifer Seibel Newsom. She is changing the conversation about women’s equality and forcing people to be introspective and strive to be better.
Sandra Roberts: My mother, who moved to the US from Germany with my dad, inspires me. After his death, she earned two degrees including a MBA (maintaining a 4.0 GPA),while working full time and rearing a child single handedly in a foreign country.
Carrie Upson: Too many to name; all of the new women in Congress, women like Nancy Pelosi and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who have been in a male dominated careers for so long, women who are/were executives of huge corporations like Sheryl Sandberg for Facebook or Meg Whitman of HP, women winemakers/brewers/distillers, as well as women who decide to focus on family and don't have careers.
Danielle Cyrot: My Mom.
Karri Kiyuna: The most inspiring women in my life are the ones I get the pleasure of working with every day. We have found a group of hard working women who challenge one another to learn and grow as well as support each other when ever needed.
Meagan Millar: Reese Witherspoon, she inspires woman to be confident and live life on their own terms.
Q: What do you find encouraging today as a woman?
Karri Kiyuna: I find this growing industry full of women to be extremely encouraging. No matter what your chosen profession, it looks like women are charging forward and making some real noise.
Sandra Roberts: Times are changing and opportunities are broader than ever for women. I’m grateful to all the women who came before me to make this possible.
Hilary Newsom: I think women are stepping up and stepping in. I proud to see this shift and know that my kids are growing up in a different world. A world where you don’t just believe you can be anything you strive to be, but they can see it, there are role models.
Meghan Millar: There are SO many women in leadership roles in our country both in business and government. It's encouraging!
Carrie Upson: That there is open dialogue about so many issues that weren't discussed in the past. That more and more women aren't afraid to speak the truth. I hope that in the future there will continue to be less discrimination based on sex, less sexual harassment, and more equality in pay.
Danielle Cyrot: I am so glad that more women have been elected to the house and senate. We can only bring a voice of change in this world if we have a seat at the table. I think big change is coming!
Conversations with Hilary: Jacques Bezuidenhout, Bar Star
With the recent opening of Wildhawk, I found it fitting to feature the genius behind the cocktails, Jacques Bezuidenhout. A Johannesburg native, Jacques became captivated by the cocktail and spirits culture in London and then decided to take the great American bus adventure to discover the lay of the land. Thankfully for us, he found his favorite American city in San Francisco and officially planted roots here in 1997.
Jacques is a partner in both Wildhawk and Forgery, and is also a National Brand Ambassador for Partida Tequila and Campari. Both Jacques and partner Ken Luciano have worked extremely hard this past year to open two amazing bars, with one getting ready to celebrate it’s one year anniversary (Forgery) and the other celebrating its opening (Wildhawk), the future looks bright for our two bar stars.
What do you believe to be your greatest accomplishment?
Family and friends. My relationship with my family, friends and Alexis is my best accomplishment. Without any of them, nothing else really matters. I feel in that regard I have not accomplished as much as I can. I can always be a better friend, family member, son, father, brother or partner.
What qualities do you think others love about you?
I hope my passion, generosity and sometimes my jokes.
If you could do anything other than what you currently do, what would it be?
I wish I had the talents to be an Architect. I have always loved the talents and creativity of Architects. Designing something and then building it – Gaudy and Frank Gehry leave beautiful marks on this world.
What do you like most about what you do for a career?
The creativity and the people. I love the creative process about putting a bar idea together and then the people you work with and the people you serve bring everything together and make it special.
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Kiss Alexis good morning and then slowly try and figure out my first cup of coffee.
The Wildhawk Bar Team, (from left to right) Karri Kiyuna, Jacques Bezuidenhout, Ken Luciano
What’s your favorite thing to do on a Friday night?
That could be many things. It could be something at home or out in a city. Usually involves either a cocktail or some food. I love our culture of food and liquids. Every day is a new adventure in food, wine and spirits.
What were you passionate about in your younger years growing up?
Basketball. I wanted to be a professional basketball player in the NBA. I loved the process of constantly shooting a ball every day and going through the process of getting better and improving.
What are you passionate about now?
Food, spirits and worldly culture.
What’s your favorite season and why?
Fall. I grew up in constant beautiful summer in Johannesburg so never experienced fall until I moved, and I love it. I love fall on the East Coast. Leaves change. Food changes. Smells change. You start to feel that chill and smell wood smoke in the air.
If you were a cocktail or a drink what would it be?
A Negroni. Maybe a little misunderstood, a little bitter, but full of complexity and fun at the same time. It’s the kind of cocktail that makes you happy at any part of the day.
What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?
Jay Z – Ain’t No love like the Heart of the City.
If you could have lunch with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?
I always go back to Nelson Mandela or Madiba as he is affectionately referred to back home. I would just love to connect with such a special person. Try and understand his Grace to humanity after everything he went through.
If your life was made into a movie, what would it be called?
I hope it’s a Will Farrel movie. Somewhere between Step Brothers, Semi-Pro and Other Guys, with a little sprinkle of the movie Cocktail and a small part of a River Runs Through It. So a little like a cocktail. Many small parts, all good.
Jacques behind the bar at Forgery
Do you have any regrets?
Yes. I believe we all do but for the most part I am happy with my choices and decisions. I would say the biggest regret is not having more daily time with my Daughter or loved ones.
Define Freedom.
Freedom to me would be an open world of travel. No borders and an unlimited flight, hotel and food expense account.
What are your personal core values?
Love. Passion. Life.
What three things would you bring with you on a desert Island?
Alexis, Partida Reposado and Pasta Arrabiata and if I could smuggle a fourth then a few cases of great wine.