Print It seems likely that most of us haven’t been barhopping in the last 14 months. It’s possible that we’ve been yearning for an opportunity to meet up with a few friends and catch up over a glass of wine or a beer and some salty snacks. But we’ve sublimated those yearnings; we’ve been cautious and hunkered down, concerned about our well-being and the health of others. But now that California is loosening pandemic restrictions, you may be reconsidering your options as more bars are reopening or preparing to reopen. Newsletter Get our weekly Tasting Notes newsletter for reviews, news and more.