</head>Rejoice! TGIF! It's the freakin' weekend! However you wanna say it, we're stoked for two blissful days of warmer weather and good eating. Here are the best combinations of food and drinks you should be making this weekend. Don't forget to 'gram it all with #BAreaders.
Ramp season doesn't last long, so live it up. Fry those babies whole and brighten 'em up with a squeeze of lemon. A boozy cocktail with rum and sparkling wine cuts through the richness and garlicky flavor of the wild leeks.
We're just really feeling the wine spritzers this season. And why not? They're light and easy to sip all evening long—and pair perfectly with sweet-tart rhubarb.
Gin, plum brandy, and honey all go into this cocktail. Fresh lemon juice and rosemary keep it from tasting too sweet, and complement the chicken.
Bright, light, fresh, and green—need we say more?
Steak and a martini: It doesn't get any more classic than that. In-season radishes make it a meal.
We use an aromatic white, like Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Gewürztraminer in the cocktail and the sauce for the artichokes.
The ultimate Sunday morning recovery meal: A bloody beer and perfectly-fried egg. Be generous with the hot sauce.