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The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars This Weekend

The Experience:

Congrats Dashe! 30 Years of winemaking!

Drop by Dashe Cellars and congratulate them on their 30th. You may even be able to catch one of those beautiful winter sunsets on the water from their deck. Though the hangar is a really cozy spot for tasting their wines. Nothing like a Dashe Zin to warm you up!

This year, Dashe Cellars celebrates 30 years of winemaking. From library wines like these featured here to everything still to come, they’re raising a glass to three decades of passion, family and community.

Join them for winery events all year long—Start by signing up for their mailing list.

Here’s to 30 years. Cheers to what’s next They’re open Friday–Sunday, 12:00–5:30 PM.
Reserve your spot online, or feel free to walk in—space available.

Good wine, good company, zero judgment. Cheers to doing January your way.

They hope to see you this weekend!

About

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.

They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.

Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing New Beer + Events

The Experience:

A Santa Cruz/East Bay collab!?! You know it’s gonna go down easy.

Faction Brewing’s recent Santa Cruz collaboration is the “Coo Coo Ca Choo” IPA, a West Coast IPA brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops, a partnership with Santa Cruz’s Private Press Brewing, offering citrusy, fruity notes with balanced bitterness, and it’s available in their taproom and for shipping and in cans (4-packs) for purchase from Faction. 

You can find it on Faction’s online store or visit their Alameda tasting room to try it!

A couple of calendar notables:

  • Thurs, Dec 18 at 7pm – Ocean Hoptimism is closing the year with something that hits way deeper than the tide charts. Ocean Hoptimism is back with artist Andres Amador, the guy who turns entire beaches into temporary works of art and somehow leaves you seeing the coastline, and yourself differently.
  • Sat, Dec 20,  1 –  6pm –  Faction Brewing Winter Market! By Alternative Entertainment Marketing & Events. Over 35 vendors, beer and great food!

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Holidays

The Experience:

Christmas Eve Dinner without the dishes to wash!

Join the crew at The Park Street Tavern for a special three-course holiday dinner crafted with love, tradition and the flavors of the season.  There will be two seatings: 4pm and 6:15pm for you to enjoy one of these great dinners.

FIRST COURSE

  • Pomegranate Mixed Green Salad

SECOND COURSE

Choice of:

  • Stuffed Chicken Breast – Spinach & feta, mashed potatoes, carrots, lemon chicken fumet
  • Beef Wellington – Mashed potatoes, carrots, demi-glace, topped with béarnaise
  • Lamb Shank – Mashed potatoes, carrots, lamb demi
  • Swordfish – Spinach risotto, roasted red pepper beurre blanc
  • Mushroom Manicotti – With marinara & béchamel

DESSERT

Choice of:

  • Pistachio Ricotta Cake
  • Chocolate Temptation Cake

Limited seating — reserve now! (510) 671-2867

Hours: Daily 4-9pm. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. They look forward to seeing you! (510) 671-2867

 Featured here is their 14oz ribeye steak that comes with whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and is finished with rich truffle butter – just right for when you visit at some other time.

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

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The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Thanksgiving

The Experience:

Thanksgiving Dinner made easy!

Take a load off. Forget preparing Thanksgiving Dinner with all those too many moving parts. Plus several are vegetarians. Let C’era Una Volta prepare your Thanksgiving Dinner. They are open for preorders! Heat & Eat Wednesday Orders receive 10% discount. Pick up or Deliver 11/26. Must order Monday 11/24 by 5pm. Order by phone or email only: 510-769-4828 catering@ceraunavolta.us. Delivery available for most Alameda orders $25

Their Thanksgiving menu is too extensive to include here, but know you have many options. Traditional Turkey Dinner, Prime Rib, Sausage all Garfagnina and more. For vegetarians coming to the table, there’s Eggplant Meatballs with sauce, Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Zucchini and more.

They have lots of sides (don’t forget the garlic mashed potatoes!) and dessert includes Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake, Coccolamole & Fruit – Vegan Panna Cotta, Mixed Berry Cake, Chocolate Flourless Cake – GF, “Nonna’s” Almond & Lemon Tart.

This is your ticket to a more relaxing Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy!

View Holiday menu.

About C’era Una Volta

C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. Questions or to place your order:  510.769.4828 or or call Chef Rudy at 510-205-3734. A tavola non s’invecchia mai – “At the table, we never grow old.” You can gear up for your holiday parties  with a Tuscan flair by contacting them now – (510) 769-4828.

Where:

800 W Tower Ave. inside The Hub Sports Club, formerly the Bladium

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

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The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars Holiday Shopping

The Experience:

Winter sunsets + wine = perfection!

Come catch the golden hour with a glass in hand. Reserve your spot bit.ly/3On6Izq and create your shopping list for your wine-loving friends and family.

Whether you’re hosting, celebrating, or giving, now’s the time to stock up on your favorite Dashe wines. Enjoy a full cellar and check off your holiday shopping with ease!

  • Online: Visit their store and add 12+ bottles to unlock your 25% discount automatically.
  • In-Person: Come by the winery and hand-pick each bottle yourself.

Mix and match your perfect case from their acclaimed collection, featuring single-vineyard Zinfandels and unique blends like the 91-point Todd Brothers Zinfandel and The Comet (both awarded by Wine Spectator). Drop by Dashe Cellars and craft your own lineup of  wines, perfectly tailored to your taste—this is your chance to create a truly personal selection of their best!

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES

  • Thanksgiving: CA: 11/19 | Out of state: 11/17
  • Christmas: CA: 12/17 | Out of state: 12/15
  • New Year’s Eve: CA: 12/22 | Out of state: 12/19

Winter Hours are:
Friday–Sunday, 12–5:30 pm with Last Call at 5pm

They hope to see you this weekend! Lots of Holiday Events every weekend, including Wine Tastings in the Hanger.

About

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.

They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.

Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

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