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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Grand Opening

The Experience:

A bit of Japan. Omotenashi. Get in line early!

Be one of the first 100 folks to enter the new Tokyo Central on Saturday or Sunday, January 31/February 1, and receive a $10 gift card. Bay Street Emeryville invites you to join them for the Grand Opening Weekend of TOKYO CENTRAL

  • Spin the Wheel to win prizes
  • Japanese Dance Performance
  • Stickers and balloons for kids
  • Special discounts both days
  • Authentic ingredients, seasonal Japanese finds, curated cookware and the spirit of Omotenashi (hospitality from the heart)
  • Hand Roll Factory offers a modern, interactive hand roll experience, serving each roll one at a time for maximum freshness
  • Sake by the glass
  • The sushi bar also provides beautifully prepared to-go Chirashi Sushi
  • Open 10am-9pm Sat & Sun this weekend
  • Free parking for Tokyo Central customers is available on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Central building
  • Enjoy up to 1.5 hours of free 122 parking spaces when you shop at Tokyo Central

What are you waiting for? Get your shopping bags ready!

Where:

5603 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By |2026-01-29T15:41:45-08:00January 29th, 2026|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana Winter

The Experience:

It’s time for some Italian Comfort Food!

With all the rain, cold weather and dreariness, La Strada’s Ristorante Italiana has the fix. When you walk in, you will feel as if you just stepped into a Tuscan village where all they want to do is feed you and make you happy. You will fall in love with the warm, comforting home-cooked authentic Italian meals just like your Italian grandmother might cook.

They use high quality fresh ingredients to create some of your favorite dishes: Capellini Pomodoro. Fettucini Alfredo, Lasagne di Carne, Cannelloni di Vitello and so many more pastas and pizza. And the seafood is always amazing – Cioppino, Scampi, Fresh Crab, Scallops with Thyme and the list goes on. Lamb chops, pork chops, rib eye and even a cheeseburger. Something to make everyone in your group want to come back again and again.

Get your comfort fix now!

Hours: Lunch – Mon-Fri, 11:30am-3pm; Dinner – Mon-Thurs, 3-9pm; Fri, 3-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-9pm. Brunch – Sat/Sun 11am- 2pm. Happy Hour – Mon-Fri, 3-6pm

 Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

https://lastradasanpablo.com

By |2026-01-08T15:50:11-08:00January 8th, 2026|0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program

The Experience:

Prepare & deliver holiday meals with ECAP!

ECAP volunteers will be preparing 1500 Turkey dinners at ECCL (Emeryville High School) then delivering them to the housing insecure throughout the East Bay – homeless and senior encampments and transitional housing in the Emeryville, Oakland and Berkeley areas,.

Here is the sign-up link to volunteer for ECAP’s Annual Holiday Meal Event on Saturday, December 27.  ECAP, the Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program, is Emeryville’s Food Bank.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AADA62BABF85-60852782-ecap

This year ECAP is teaming with the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California and the Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland.   Volunteers will make meals at the High School and deliver them to ICCNC and MZMB where they will host sit-down dinner events for 900.

So if you are the kind of person who likes to do community service as part of your holiday activity, Please join ECAP! Contact Vickie Jo Sowell 510-459-9026

Emeryville Community Assistance Program

ECAP is a completely volunteer-run organization.  They need your support to continue their mission.  Please consider volunteering 2 hours or more with them weekly, monthly or on an ad-hoc basis. Volunteering provides valuable service to our community.  They need help passing out food, unloading deliveries, sorting food, set-up and clean-up.  For more information on registering send email to: volunteers@ecapprogram.org

ECAP is a member of ECC.

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection’s Holiday Party

The Experience:

Travel the world one bite at a time @ Merry at the Market!

Step into an electrifying evening of people, ideas & opportunity! Join us Wed, Dec 10, for ‘MERRY AT THE MARKET’ Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30pm, where business leaders, city officials, innovators, artists & hospitality pros connect over global bites, beer & wine. Enjoy seasonal appetizers & spark new partnerships in a fun, festive venue!
Join us! Register.

ECC’s partner – Emeryville Community Assistance Program(ECAP) – Needs Volunteers!

 ECAP is in their new digs and has lots of food donations to hand out and are  in need of support during this especially busy time. Thanks to support from the Alameda County Food Bank, Trader Joes, Pak ‘N’ Save, Target and others, ECAP is poised to deliver, but they need the support of the community to help distribute food.

They have openings for two-hour volunteer shifts, to sort and distribute food to those in need – whenever it fits your schedule – Mon – Sat from 10am – 4pm. Sign up:  volunteer@ecapprogram.org or contact Vickie Jo Sowell 510-459-9026. ECAP is located at 3610 San Pablo Ave in Emeryville.

More info about ECC:

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

By |2025-12-04T10:41:35-08:00December 4th, 2025|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Holiday Stroll

The Experience:

It’s an outdoor shopping party!

 Put some fun into your Holiday Shopping! The 23rd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll has it all! Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. The great thing about Montclair Village is that you can park your car and walk everywhere to eat, drink, shop and enjoy conversations with your neighbors.

Carolers, musicians, dancers, crafts for kids, tasty libations, dining in the village, special sales and more will fill your evening! But don’t forget the amazing gift shopping. Holiday retail shopping offered by 40+ shops and local pop-up artisan vendors. You can check off everyone on your list.

Special Photos:

Professional Winter Wonderland photos with Santa taken by Leah Marie Studio for $35 at F&M Bank.

Giving Opportunities

Kids Zone:

  • Glow-in-the-dark with face painting by Natalie Musick.
  • Storytime at Great Good Place for Books led by Montclair Oakland Public Library.
  • Crafts hosted by St John’s Episcopal Church, Montclair Presbyterian Church, and Marissa Verson Harrison and Ilan Penson with Red Oak Realty.

Adult Zone:

  • Hospitality Hut with a full bar serving festive libations and hot cocoa (a fundraiser for the district).
  • Pelago, our go-to gift shop, will be serving wine.

PS And bring your shoes that need repairs. Montclair Shoe Repair is the best!

When:

Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. It’s FREE for everybody!

Where:

Montclair Village – 2050 Mountain Blvd in OaklandOakland

https://montclairvillage.com

By |2025-12-04T09:20:03-08:00December 4th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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