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Guides, videos and stories from Max's Wine Dive on Washington Ave.

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One Night at Max's: Steak Night on the Santa Maria grill

Prep to last call on a Thursday night.

With Jacob and Aaron · Oct 19, 2026 · [12:00]

Wine

How to order wine at a restaurant without the guesswork

Three things to tell your server, and how to land on a bottle you will like.

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Vibes

A week at Max's: Industry Night, Steak Night, Jazz Fridays, Wine Down Sunday

What happens each night, when it starts and what to order.

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Food

Brunch at 11pm: Reverse Brunch on Washington Ave

The full brunch menu, Wednesdays from 11pm to 1am, with happy hour prices.

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Food

Steak Night on the Santa Maria grill

Thursdays from 5pm to 11pm, with a rotating steak and sides next to the regular menu.

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Cocktails

Happy Hour on Washington Ave: when, where and what to order

Wednesday and Thursday from 3pm to 6pm, and all day Friday.

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Vibes

Holiday parties on Washington Ave: rooms, menus and how booking works

The wine room, the semi-private space or the whole restaurant.

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Wine

What wine goes with Halloween candy

A pour for every bag in the bowl.

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Food

The Nostalgia Series: childhood favorites, grown-up wine

Five courses, five wines and one long table. The first date is coming soon.

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One Night at Max's: Steak Night on the Santa Maria grill

Prep to last call on a Thursday night. New episodes every Monday, across four series: One Night at Max's, Kid Food, Grown Up, First Pour and Behind the Bar.

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