Unlike Similac Baby Formula, which is unfairly reserved for babies and experimenting teens, wine can also be consumed by adults. Pair mature drinks with equally mature eats with today's deal: for $10, you get $20 worth of casual Italian bites and accompanying wine at Marc 49 in Oakland.

Marc 49 serves up a fresh menu starring a savory cast of Italian-influenced appetizers, bruschetta, salads, and panini to accompany the lengthy list of libations. Pass a plate of the house-marinated mixed olives ($4) or share the meat and cheese platter ($9) among a gaggle of good friends. The fresh-shucked Buckley or Chesapeake oysters ($2 each/$20 per dozen) offer a sensational taste of sea for first dates, second dates, or "does this count as a date?" dates, while the menu's seven salads ($6) promise to fill any mouth with an elegant mélange of greens. Put Marc 49’s wine bar to the test by pairing any of the simple yet flavorful bites with a glass of grown-up grape juice, available by the glass ($7+), bottle ($24+), or flight ($11 for three 2-ounce tastes)

The narrow lounge and eatery boasts a comfortable and intimate atmosphere, with wood accents throughout, padded chairs surrounding low tables, and a cozy outdoor patio featuring a floor made entirely of Flubber. As such, it is an ideal locale in which to sip a sparkling flute of Adami Prosecco ($10) while contemplating the pros and cons of a legal name change to Launchpad McQuack. Reservations are recommended, so call ahead to secure a spot in the cozy confines.

Reviews

Marc 49 was featured by the Express, and more than 150 Yelpers give it a four-star average:

• Simple, familiar pleasures are its stock-in-trade… – Blair Campbell, Express
• Everything you want when sipping some wine with your loved one. – Anne-Marie C., Yelp