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The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Socks for Everyone Left on your List?

Haven’t quite gotten to Christmas shopping yet? Well, they have the goods. From paper weights to funny socks to hummingbird feeders from Mexico, they have a little something for everybody. Whales & Friends is open at the South Shore Shopping Center in Alameda from 12 – 7pm. They can allow 20 people into their spacious location, so wear your most festive masks and finish your shopping with their help.

Whales & Friends also offers a curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including – their own exceptionally beautiful cloisonné Bamboo Jewelry, showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears and butterflies. Lots of 2021 Calendars! (510) 296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda

By |2020-12-24T08:48:06-08:00December 24th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Window Shopping is Delectable! Dress Up your Tree with Trays of Stunning Ornaments

Get in the holiday spirit at Whales & Friends in South Shore Center.  Treat yourself to a special experience! The shop is full of magical surprises for everyone on your list and you will find gifts that you do not see anywhere else. Trays of sparkling ornaments await you as a cultural shopping experience like no other unfolds.

Whales & Friends celebrate many cultures – Israel, Kyrgyzstan,  Mexico, New Mexico, Turkey,  and of course, California and the US. You will find an eclectic collection of garden sculptures, fun and educational toys and books, vases, classic embroidered Christmas pillows, stuffed animals, knitted wool sox, scarves, lots of hats, fun accessories for professionals, and so many  nature inspired gifts. There are action figures of presidents as well as models of airplanes, DC3, the Constellation, the Clipper, Jenny, and even the Mayflower. You’ll find many jigsaw puzzles of artisans paintings and maps. Look for the Hummingbird Feeders from Mexico, hand-made soaps from California, and milled soaps from England and France.

But first pick out some ornaments for each special person in your life – it will definitely get you in the spirit. There are handmade glass ornaments, handmade ornaments of American Stars – like Betsy Ross to Marilyn Monroe, and gummy bear or chocolate covered strawberry ornaments to remember your Christmas. And of course, Santa and cat and dog ornaments.

Whales & Friends also offers a curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including – their own exceptionally beautiful cloisonné Bamboo Jewelry, showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears and butterflies. Lots of 2021 Calendars – 50% off on Black Friday!

Located at South Shore Center, your favorite gift shop is across from Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails. Holiday Hours: Daily 12noon-8pm (510) 296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda

By |2020-11-25T11:31:03-08:00November 25th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Spice Up your Home & Spirit from Cheerful to Ghoulish! Whales & Friends has you covered!

Hurry down to South Shore Shopping Center and see what they are doing for Halloween! Holiday spirit is filling up the store as they start bringing in the ornaments and gifts for the rest of the holidays. And Whales & Friends will help you create that spirit, starting with Halloween accents for your home. “We have some cool Halloween ideas for you,” says co-owner Christine Gonsalves. “Our suggestion: Fancy up your front windows for Halloween. We may not trick or treat this year, but we can window gaze to see what Ghosts are out and about.” You can pick your favorite Halloween pillows, ornaments, and other fun décor to create some Halloween cheer.

And before you leave, do give yourself a treat by browsing their curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including their own beautiful line – Bamboo Jewelry. It’s hand crafted by fusing kiln fired powdered glass onto a sterling silver foundation, a centuries old process known as cloisonné – showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears and butterflies. Whales & Friends is open Tuesdays – Sundays from 12-7pm, or later if busy. (510) 296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda

By |2020-10-07T07:17:52-07:00October 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Rock Wall Wine Company

The Experience:

Rock Wall Wine Co. Rocks Again! And Scolari’s at the Point is Serving Up Fantastic Food Truck Cuisine on San Francisco Bay!

Imagine sitting out on the tarmac sipping wine again with small bites like a cheese plate or a bigger bite like your favorite burger. Rock Wall’s tasting room tarmac is open on Fridays and Saturdays as weather permits. “We are absolutely ecstatic to welcome you back to sip on the tarmac with us again!” exclaims winemaker Shauna Rosenblum. “Please check our full guidelines each time you plan on visiting as they may change. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we adapt to the new normal.”

Rock Wall is open by appointment only on Friday & Saturday 1-6:30pm for 2-6 guests.  “We offer three seating’s per day, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm (sorry – no exceptions). Tables are first come first served when arriving for your reservation,” continues Shauna. Have everyone in your party arrive early as you cannot be seated until everyone is present and please note that reservations are for bottle service only. Bottle to guest maximum ratio is as follows, 2 guests. 1 bottle; 4 guests, 2 bottles; and 6 guests, 3 bottles. You must purchase the glassware your wine will be poured into (Stemless $3 per gl & Flutes/Stemmed $6 per gl). The glassware is then yours to take home with you!

Scolari’s At The Point’s Food Truck will offer great outdoor cuisine so you can relax and indulge in your favorite food while enjoying one of Rock Wall’s award-winning wines and a stunning view of the Bay.  Scolari’s is serving their famous Burgers, Fried Chicken Sandwiches, A sumptuous Cheese Plate, Hot Dogs, and sometimes Tacos and Vegan Tahini. Scolari’s  will serve every Saturday and every other Friday. Another truck will fill in on the Fridays in between.

Please review the new guidelines online before making your reservation. They look forward to seeing you out on the tarmac enjoying the views of San Francisco and its Bay.

Where:

2301 Monarch St.
Alameda Point

http://rockwallwines.com

By |2020-09-30T13:18:12-07:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Find the Hidden Gems that will Heighten Your Day!

Whales & Friends misses all of you. Their friendly staff wants you to know that they are now open Tuesdays through Sundays, 12noon – 7pm at their South Shore location. When you walk  inside the store, it almost feels like you are outdoors with the two doors open, 20’ high ceilings, lots of tall glass windows and lots of square footage – perfect for social distancing. They have a great selection of puzzles for those stay at home nights along with a spectacular selection of gifts – everything from silly socks to one of a kind blown glass vases. Their theme of whales and their friends, hints that you will find  something for cat lovers, dog lovers, turtle fans, and bird watchers. And you can brighten up your home office by adding some beautiful journals with sophisticated clasps and hand decorated boxes for paper clips and more. Their jewelry collections are beautiful and their cloisonné earrings and necklaces reflect all that is nature. These are just some of the many treasures waiting for you at the Whales & Friends shop. Everyone in masks and sanitizer at the door.  Also, free delivery in Alameda. 510-296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda

By |2020-09-02T12:31:42-07:00September 2nd, 2020|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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