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The Experience, Alameda: Almanac Beer Co. Valentine

The Experience:

Beer Love. Give a Valentine Box O’ Beer!

At Almanac Beer Co. they think nothing says “I love you” better than beer! Give your favorite person a great big sudsy hug with their brand-new Valentine’s Box O’ Beer featuring 12 epic Almanac beers that they will love.

Valentine’s boxes come in 3 varieties of 12 x 16oz cans, each of which is a surprise mix of beers to delight the recipient: All Fresh, All Sour, or Mixed for the best of both worlds.⁠

Boxes ship FREE anywhere in CA and will start shipping on February 1st. If you are local and would prefer to purchase your box in person, boxes will be available at the brewery also starting Feb 1. Please do not pre-order online if you plan to pick up in person!

Hours:Monday-Thursday: 12pm-9pm; Friday-Saturday: 12pm-10pmSunday: 12pm-8pm 415-992-3438 Ext. 1

About Almanac Beer Co.

Almanac was founded in 2010 by Damian Fagan and Jesse Friedman. All of Almanac’s beers are brewed, aged, and packaged at their 30,000 square foot brewery on the former Alameda Point Naval Airbase on beautiful Alameda Island in Northern California. Their portfolio of beers spans the gamut from delicate oak-aged lagers, to nuanced barrel-aged sours, decadent stouts, and hazy IPAs.

Where:

651B W. Tower Ave
Alameda

http://almanacbeer.com

The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Island Brewing Co. Fresh Beer

The Experience:

Enjoy a Brew in Island Comfort!

Ready for an Island Haze (Hazy IPA) with notes of mandarin and pineapple? Or a  Coastal Classic IPA with hints of pine and citrus? Head on down to Alameda Island Brewing for an afternoon tasting with your friends, a night out or to buy a keg. They are open until 10 and can’t wait to see you!

Something for Everyone. They take these words seriously. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first time or hundredth time there, they want to make you feel like you’re right at home. Grab some food from one of their neighboring restaurants and make yourself at home – this is everyone’s living room!

The brewery’s main production facility and original taproom are located at 1716 Park Street just off the Park St Bridge in the heart of downtown Alameda. This was the original site of the Cavanaugh Motors building (1948), the second Chrysler dealership ever established in California. Owners Matt and Bill chose this building for its unique history as well as its great location. Note their classy new window signage.

Bring your friends down to the taproom and enjoy their covered and heated patio. Hours: Tues – Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm.

Covid notes: Masks must be worn inside the taproom and please social distance. You can remove your mask when actively eating or drinking.

Where:

1716 Park Street
Alameda

https://www.alamedaislandbrewing.com/

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The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Dinner

The Experience:

Take a Break. Italian Chef Rudy Can Cook for You!

C’era Una Volta’s cuisine is a melange of carefully selected Italian favorites served up seasonally, and with lots of amore.

You can order starters, salads, pasta/risotto dishes for one or two, 3 course dinners or Gourmet Pizza Toscana with lots of vegan choices. And desserts. They also have a Winery Goodie box, Charcuterie and a Cheese & Crostini Selection to go with you as you visit the wineries, breweries or spirits locations in Spirits Alley.

Order individually and for groups, ask about their chef’s tasting menus, prepared by Chef Rudy pairing their fine Italian wines with savory flavors and sweet desserts. You can have  your order delivered or pick up your meal inside the Bladium. 510-769-4828

Where:

800 W Tower Ave. inside the Bladium

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

By |2022-01-06T16:29:58-08:00January 5th, 2022|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Holiday Fare

The Experience:

Go Italian for the Holidays!

Imagining a last-minute party for your co-workers? Want to have one meal cooked for you in the next week? Do it Tuscan Style! This cuisine is a melange of carefully selected favorites served up seasonally, and with lots of amore.

C’era Una Volta is offering some excellent vegetarian and meat choices for your group or family. Check out their Holiday menus.

Family style: includes their famous focaccia and roasted vegetable medley

  • Porchetta for 5 – Tuscan herbed porchetta (featured photo) ($75)
  • Melanzane alla Parmigiana for 4 – Layered roasted eggplant with tomato and walnut basil pestosauce, mozzarella & grated Parmesan ($55)

Individual Meals: include focaccia

  • Filet mignon with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes ($35)
  • Melanzane alla Parmigiana with roasted vegetables ($19)
  • Burrata Ravioli with smoked salmon cream sauce ($21)
  • Cannelloni – Pastry shell filled with sweetened ricotta, pistacchio and chocolate ($21)
  • Gran Riserva – Risotto with Piemontese black long grain “Gran Riserva” rice, made with Chanterelle mushrooms ($23)
  • Insalata Inverno – organic greens salad with fennel, orange slices, roasted beets & pistachio with vinaigrette ($10)

Desserts: ala carte for $7

  • Pecan pie – crunchy pecan filling layered in shortbread crust
  • Coccolamole (Vegan) – coconut milk panna cotta with berries
  • Torta della Nonna – lemon cream and toasted almond torte
  • Cannoli – ricotta filled with pistachio and chocolate

Order individually and for groups or contact us for your customized catering needs. Check out their website for group menu choices. You can have it delivered or pick pick up your meal.Call, email or order online. 510-769-4828 catering@ceraunavolta.us

Photo: Tuscan herbed porchetta with roasted potatoes and sauteed kale.

Where:

800 W Tower Ave.

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

By |2021-12-20T14:02:54-08:00December 14th, 2021|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: The Local Reopens

The Experience:

The Local is Back and Brewing!

It’s warm and cozy, full of Holiday cheer and lights –  just the right spot to take a break while shopping or working. New owner Soco Munkhod recently reopened The Local to the delight of the community after it had shuttered in December of 2020. Fans are back with their laptops sipping their Lattes and noshing on tasty pastries and sandwiches in this lovely  historic building.

A community gathering place in  downtown Alameda, The Local is on the ground floor of the original Masonic Lodge building that has been at the heart of the community for over 130 years.

Besides all the wonderful espresso drinks, teas, wine and beer, they have an evolving menu of Breakfast pastries and sandwiches, lots of Lunch salads including a Chicken Cobb, and gourmet Lunch sandwiches. Do try their BLTA!  You can purchase holiday gift cards for stocking stuffers. And the added highlight is Happy Hour is every day from 2:30-4:30pm.

Current Hours: M-F 7am-5pm; Sa/Su 8am- 5pm. Check their Facebook posts for changes.  (510) 347-8388

Where:

1333 Park St
Alameda

https://www.facebook.com/thelocalalameda

By |2021-12-08T11:10:03-08:00December 8th, 2021|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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