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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Holidays

The Experience:

Happy Halloween from the Trader!

Since 1939, their Skull Mug has been serving up spirits… and not just the drinkable kind! Its spooky design and ghostly glaze variations make every sip feel like a tiki incantation. Double-walled to protect your mortal hands, it’s perfect for their flaming, potion-like cocktails.

Sip if you dare…and let the haunted flavors cast their spell. Moving on from this holiday to the next, don’t miss their upcoming events!

Trader Vic’s Holiday Bazaar and Brunch
Sunday November 2nd, 11am to 2:30pm.

Featuring:

  • Live Music by “The Alcatraz Islanders”
  • Holiday Shopping Tiki Vendors and Artists
  • All Your Brunch Favorites, Pupus and Mai Tais!

To Reserve your Brunch table in advance:
OpenTable link: Book A Table. Or Call: (510) 653-3400

Thanksgiving

Seating from 11am–5pm, A buffet-only feast featuring all your Thanksgiving favorites alongside Polynesian-inspired delights. A day where you can relax, sip something festive and let the tiki torches set the mood. For Reservations: Book A Table. Or Call 510-653-3400

About Trader Vic’s + the Mai Tai

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

According to the Trader, Vic Bergeron, “In 1944, after success with several exotic rum drinks, I felt a new drink was needed. I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year-old Jamaican J. Wray Nephew rum, added fresh lime, some Orange Curaçao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy Syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after. Half the lime shell went in for color, I stuck in a branch of fresh mint, and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night. Carrie took one sip and said, “Mai Tai – Roa Ae” In Tahitian means “Out of this World- The Best”. Well, that was that, I named the drink ‘Mai Tai.’”

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

The Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts Last Days!

The Experience:

Discover the Artistic Kaleidoscope of Emeryville!

Join us in celebrating the closing days of The Celebration of the Arts’ 39th Emeryville Art Exhibition, a vibrant showcase of over 220 works by talented artists who reside or work in Emeryville. This diverse collection features a multitude of mediums, styles, perspectives and powerful expressions, capturing the heart and soul of our community.

Meet Sarah Kobrinsky, Poet Laureate of Emeryville (2013-2015), and immerse yourself in an afternoon of artistry and inspiration.

On Sunday, October 26, from 2 – 4pm, experience an unforgettable closing event—an evening of soul-stirring Poetry and Jazz. Enjoy the mesmerizing melodies of Ryan Pate and Dillon Vado, complemented by captivating poetry from participants of the Ekphrastic Workshop led by Sarah Kobrinsky.

Ekphrastic poetry involves interpreting, inhabiting, and engaging deeply with visual art—speaking to and about the artworks that have been part of the exhibition. Poets who took part in Sarah’s workshop on generative creative writing will share their own ekphrastic pieces inspired by the stunning collection of artworks.

Don’t miss this final chance to experience the synergy of visual, literary, and musical artistry—an evening designed to inspire, provoke, and celebrate the vibrant creativity of Emeryville!

Featured Image/Sarah Kobrinsky, Poet Laureate

Oxford Properties Group

Each year the exhibition space is donated by a local Emeryville business. For the third year in a row, Oxford Properties Group has generously offered the space for the Annual Exhibition at Public Market Emeryville. Situated at the south end of this lively artisan food destination, exhibition visitors will find ample parking and dining options.

Celebration of the Arts

The Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition is sponsored by Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Inc. Their mission is to foster an appreciation of the arts and artists of Emeryville, to promote the city as a culturally vital and progressive center for living and working, and, most recently, to partner with the City of Emeryville in the Rotten City Emeryville Cultural Arts District, a program of the California Arts Council.

More info. 510/652-6122.

Where:

5905 Shellmound St – Public Market Emeryville

Emeryville

www.emeryarts.org

The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Dinner on the Water

The Experience:

Dinner in the tropics anyone?

What to have. Lamb, but make it island style!

Smoky, juicy, tender rack of lamb fresh out of their Chinese wood ovens, topped with a tangy mango chutney that’s basically sunshine on a plate. Warning: May cause sudden cravings for tropical escapes. Reserve a table (510) 653-3400. Chef Aaron can’t wait to serve you this rack of lamb!

Upcoming event

Put this event on your calendar: Trader Vic’s Holiday Bazaar and Brunch
Sunday November 2nd, 11am to 2:30pm.

Featuring:

  • Live Music by “The Alcatraz Islanders”
  • Holiday Shopping Tiki Vendors and Artists
  • All Your Brunch Favorites, Pupus and Mai Tais!

To Reserve your Brunch table in advance:
OpenTable link: Book A Table. Or Call: (510) 653-3400

About Trader Vic’s + the Mai Tai

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

According to the Trader, Vic Bergeron, “In 1944, after success with several exotic rum drinks, I felt a new drink was needed. I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year-old Jamaican J. Wray Nephew rum, added fresh lime, some Orange Curaçao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy Syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after. Half the lime shell went in for color, I stuck in a branch of fresh mint, and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night. Carrie took one sip and said, “Mai Tai – Roa Ae” In Tahitian means “Out of this World- The Best”. Well, that was that, I named the drink ‘Mai Tai.’”

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

The Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts Opening Night @ Public Market Tomorrow!

The Experience:

Immerse yourself in the Art Scene!

Celebrate Emeryville’s vibrant arts community!

You are invited to Opening Night of Emeryville’s 39th Annual Art Exhibition Friday, October 3, 6-9pm at 5905 Shellmound St in the Public Market. This juried art exhibition produced by Celebration of the Arts, features more than 200 artworks created by over 140 artists and craftspeople who live or work in Emeryville. On opening night you get to meet the artists and get a first look at their artwork as you listen to music by The doRiaN Mode: Vintage Jazz & Blues. A no-host bar raises funds for the Emeryville Youth Art Program. It’s always an electrifying opening night as the community celebrates the city’s thriving collective creativity.

This Annual Art Exhibition showcases the depth of talent and diverse artistic expression of both emerging and established artists. And now, the City of Emeryville has designated October 2025 as Arts & Culture Month and the 39th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition – open throughout the month – will serve as a hub for creative exploration and participation. Arts & Culture Month kicks off with the Opening Night Reception and comes to a close with a poetry and music event hosted by Emeryville’s former Poet Laureate Sarah Kobrinsky on Sunday, October 26th in the exhibition courtyard.

“Thirty-nine years is a record breaking run for a small, largely volunteer arts organization,” said juror and exhibition designer Kathleen Hanna. “I am privileged to be a part of Emeryville Celebration of the Arts for the last fourteen years and always excited to see the variety and scope of the work produced in this very special community by the Bay.”

The exhibition is open October 4 – 26, 2024, from 11am to 6 pm, Wednesdays through Sundays at Public Market Emeryville, located at 5905 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA.  For details, directions, and Emery-go-round stop information, log onto www.emeryarts.org or call 510/652-6122.

Each year the exhibition space is donated by a local Emeryville business. For the fourth year in a row, Oxford Properties Group has generously offered the space for the Annual Exhibition at Public Market Emeryville. Situated at the south end of this lively artisan food destination, exhibition visitors will find ample parking and dining options and even a Saturday morning Farmer’s Market.

Featured Image/“Through Winter Trees” by  Lynne Turner – pigment print transfer on wood, 2025, 15˝x20˝x1/8˝

Oxford Properties Group

Each year the exhibition space is donated by a local Emeryville business. For the third year in a row, Oxford Properties Group has generously offered the space for the Annual Exhibition at Public Market Emeryville. Situated at the south end of this lively artisan food destination, exhibition visitors will find ample parking and dining options.

Celebration of the Arts

The Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition is sponsored by Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Inc. Their mission is to foster an appreciation of the arts and artists of Emeryville, to promote the city as a culturally vital and progressive center for living and working, and, most recently, to partner with the City of Emeryville in the Rotten City Emeryville Cultural Arts District, a program of the California Arts Council.

More info. 510/652-6122.

Where:

5905 Shellmound St – Public Market Emeryville

Emeryville

www.emeryarts.org

The Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts Opening Night @ Public Market!

The Experience:

Meet the artists + be seen at the Art Scene!

Celebrate Emeryville’s vibrant arts community!

You are invited to Opening Night of Emeryville’s 39th Annual Art Exhibition Friday, October 3, 6-9pm at 5905 Shellmound St in the Public Market. This juried art exhibition produced by Celebration of the Arts, features more than 200 artworks created by over 140 artists and craftspeople who live or work in Emeryville. On opening night you get to meet the artists and get a first look at their artwork as you listen to music by The doRiaN Mode: Vintage Jazz & Blues. A no-host bar raises funds for the Emeryville Youth Art Program. It’s always an electrifying opening night as the community celebrates the city’s thriving collective creativity.

The Annual Art Exhibition showcases the depth of talent and diverse artistic expression of both emerging and established artists. And now, the City of Emeryville has designated October 2025 as Arts & Culture Month and the 39th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition – open throughout the month – will serve as a hub for creative exploration and participation. Arts & Culture Month kicks off with the Opening Night Reception and comes to a close with a poetry and music event hosted by Emeryville’s former Poet Laureate Sarah Kobrinsky on Sunday, October 26th in the exhibition courtyard.

“Thirty-nine years is a record breaking run for a small, largely volunteer arts organization,” said juror and exhibition designer Kathleen Hanna. “I am privileged to be a part of Emeryville Celebration of the Arts for the last fourteen years and always excited to see the variety and scope of the work produced in this very special community by the Bay.”

The exhibition is open October 4 – 26, 2024, from 11am to 6 pm, Wednesdays through Sundays at Public Market Emeryville, located at 5905 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA.  For details, directions, and Emery-go-round stop information, log onto www.emeryarts.org or call 510/652-6122.

Each year the exhibition space is donated by a local Emeryville business. For the fourth year in a row, Oxford Properties Group has generously offered the space for the Annual Exhibition at Public Market Emeryville. Situated at the south end of this lively artisan food destination, exhibition visitors will find ample parking and dining options and even a Saturday morning Farmer’s Market.

Featured Image/“Balance” by Seth King – digital camera, 2024, 18˝x 24˝ ~ Seth King works in Emeryville with the Emeryville Commerce Connection and helped launch Emeryville Connexions networking events for the community in 2024.

Oxford Properties Group

Each year the exhibition space is donated by a local Emeryville business. For the third year in a row, Oxford Properties Group has generously offered the space for the Annual Exhibition at Public Market Emeryville. Situated at the south end of this lively artisan food destination, exhibition visitors will find ample parking and dining options.

Celebration of the Arts

The Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition is sponsored by Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Inc. Their mission is to foster an appreciation of the arts and artists of Emeryville, to promote the city as a culturally vital and progressive center for living and working, and, most recently, to partner with the City of Emeryville in the Rotten City Emeryville Cultural Arts District, a program of the California Arts Council.

More info. 510/652-6122.

Where:

5905 Shellmound St – Public Market Emeryville

Emeryville

www.emeryarts.org

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