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The Experience, Alameda: 1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza Friday Night

The Experience:

Cioppino Anyone?

It’s a tradition at 1400. Friday Night Cioppino – Fisherman stew with clams, mussels, cod and shrimp in a seasoned tomato broth. Join your friends for their signature cocktails and then indulge in this seafood extravaganza.

Not up for seafood? Fans rave about their Poblano Burger. It’s an 8 oz. burger topped with bacon, roasted poblano chili, pepper jack cheese and shoestring onions. For this one, you must come hungry!

Prefer Pizza? Enjoy dining on the patio around the fire pit and don’t forget, you can build your own Pizza with their special blend of cheeses, flavorful toppings, and sauces. And their crust is made with high-quality flour! ‘The Alameata’ includes house-made red sauce, pepperoni, house-made sausage, bacon, and cheeses. Veggie toppings include pineapple, garlic, fennel, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, arugula, and more. Pizza is served daily from 4-10pm.

The bar is famous for their cocktails and local craft beer, including Alameda’s own – Alameda Island Brewing and Faction Brewing Cos. Enjoy American Cuisine and great drinks in a beautiful building. Since 1883 Alamedans have enjoyed great food, drink, and entertainment at the corner of Webster and Central in the historic Croll’s building. 1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza invites you to step back into a simpler time. Their  food is fresh, the prices moderate, and their warm welcome will keep you coming back time and again. Hours: Mon 3-10pm and Tue – Sun 10am-10pm.  Make a reservation: (510) 263-9651.

Where:

1400 Webster St
Alameda

http://1400barandgrill.com/

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

The Experience:

Taste + Sip + Nibble on the Deck!

It is looking nice and sunny this weekend. Get out, enjoy some wine and food, and take in the sun and the views across San Francisco Bay!

C’era Una Volta will be popping up on the patio of Dasche Cellars and Urban Legend Cellars. And they can’t wait to see you there!

Book your table at Dashe Cellars

Book your table at Urban Legend Cellars.

Don’t forget Fridays! You can find C’era Una Volta’s pop up menus  on the Patio of Dasche Cellars and Urban Legend Cellars on Fridays. New addition to their popup menu: Crostini! Crostini complements their charcuterie & cheese platters You get 12 crostini total, 4 little toasts with three  different toppings! You can also order these for pickup on Fridays at their Bladium kitchen.

 C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials representing historic Tuscany flavors.

About C’era Una Volta

Enjoy a diverse Italian selection for traditional, vegetarian and vegan appetites. 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

The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern

The Experience:

Ready for Flavors of the Mediterranean, Anyone?

Just what the doctor ordered. A Meditteranean feast inspired by Greek and Italian cuisines prepared by Chef Christos. Each dish is hand crafted and prepared from scratch with the freshest local ingredients. You’ll find your favorite traditional dishes and you’ll be treated to their nightly seasonal specials.

Here are some of their fans’ favorites: The Orzo and Salmon is served with baby spinach, mushrooms and roasted tomatoes in a vodka garlic sauce and the Homemade Gnocchi with Pesto is made with a pesto sauce with mushrooms and roasted cherry tomatoes. A big hit, the Lamb Paidakia is a Greek marinated and grilled lamb chop served with a hot Greek potato salad with roasted red potatoes, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, arugula and crispy polenta. For those with a bigger appetite, try the 14 oz Ribeye, which is served with mashed potatoes and bacon green beans.

Bring your whole group to the dining room for a special treat for dinner. You can also stop by the lounge, with the welcoming vibe of a neighborhood bar, for some small bites & your fav from the wine or cocktail list. Hours: Daily 4-9pm. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. (510) 671-2867

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Urban Legend Cellars Patio

The Experience:

Bring on the Summer!

Kick off Summer and the long holiday weekend with an evening on the Urban Legend Patio Friday, 5/27. Singer/guitarist Jonathan Francis will play the tunes while you nosh on cheese and charcuterie from C’era Una Volta and, of course, sip the delicious UL wines. Reserve your space for Friday now!

You can reserve a tasting or enjoy a glass or bottle of wine with your friends on the patio  on Saturday or Sunday. Here’s the food truck lineup: Saturday, 5/28, Grilled Cheez Guys and on Sunday, 5/29, Bacon Bacon

Owners Steve and Marilee Shaffer are both passionate about great and interesting food wines. They can’t wait to see you on the patio and introduce you to their wines. Reserve your experience now!  Questions? 510.545.4356

Where:

1951 Monarch St, Building 25
Alameda Point

https://ulcellars.com

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The Experience, Alameda: The Hangar 1 Distillery Summer Drinks

The Experience:

Launch Memorial Weekend with Caipiroskas!

Practice this weekend. This drink is so down! Their Caipiroska is a Brazilian Caipirinha with a twist – and a perfect summer drink.

  • 2 ounces Hangar 1 Straight Vodka
  • 3 ounces grilled pineapple
  • 1 ounce grilled jalapeño
  • 1 ounce sugar
  • Muddle ingredients and shake well. Add ice and garnish with a slice of grilled pineapple and jalapeño.

Recipe and cocktail photo courtesy of Hangar ! Distillery and Real Food by Dad

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You may want to visit the distillery and stay for the views. Book a Vodka Distillery Tour:at Hangar 1 – an in-depth experience where they educate you on their ingredients and botanical selection, the distilling and the bottling process, while walking through their state-of-the-art facility. And you sip six spirits as you learn!

You can also reserve a Mini Cocktail Flight, Vodka Tasting Flights or a Caviar & Vodka or Cheese & Vodka Pairing. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting at 4pm. Experience handcrafted vodkas on their fantastic outdoor patio.

Book your tasting and tour online. And stay and soak in the beautiful sunsets over the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges!

Where:

2505 Monarch St.
Alameda

http://hangarone.com

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