E 40 aka Earl Stevens, is an iconic Bay Area rapper and businessman. Yesterday, Earl, rolled out his new E 40 Tequila line, E Cuarenta, alongside the new outdoor patio and bar at Lake Chalet. Earl was lively and gregarious, meeting friends, family and fans at the iconic Lake Merritt restaurant. Combined with the warriors game 3 and Taco Tuesday, 40 knows all about timing.