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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Stroll
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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Stroll

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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Stroll

The Experience:

It’s an outdoor shopping party this evening!

Put some fun into your Holiday Shopping! The 22nd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll has it all! 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, photos with Santa, crafts for the kids, tasty libations, and more will fill your evening! But don’t forget the amazing gift shopping.

Vendor Lane will host 20+ artisans. And you can check off everyone on your list at stores like Ji | The Atelier, A Great Good Place for Books, Montclair Toyhouse, and Annie’s Hallmark.

Participating Montclair Village businesses will be offering specials, sips, and samples during the event! Pelago will be serving wine, 5 Spiced Kitchen will have tea and refreshments, Corner House Studio will host a handmade ornaments fundraiser. Holiday bites and treats can be found at Full Belly Bakery, Le Bon Bon, Perle and other amazing eateries.

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

When:

Thursday, December 12, 4-8pm. It’s FREE for everybody!

Where:

Montclair Village – 2050 Mountain Blvd in OaklandOakland

https://montclairvillage.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2024-12-12T12:04:48-08:00December 12th, 2024|Tags: bar, beer, Cafe Rack, cocktails, Ping Pong, Pool, Restaurant, Super Bowl, Valentine's, wine|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars
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The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars

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The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars

The Experience:

A fun way to shop for holiday gifting treasures!

Make a reservation to visit Dashe Cellars for a Prix Fixe Tasting. Their menu consists of five current release wines in their unique, urban tasting room located in a historic airplane hangar on Alameda Point. Inside, you’ll try some world-class wines served by their knowledgeable staff who can help you with your gift decisions! The tasting room is located among barrels, right in the middle of their winemaking area where you’ll be wrapped in the sweet smell of wine aging in barrels and be amazed by the rows of oak barrels and tanks that surround you.

The tasting is $30 for one hour. Book your reservation You may also want to visit to find wines for your holiday celebrations, for your team, clients and special friends. They’ll help you select the perfect bottles and handle everything, from handwritten notes (if you order by phone) to order tracking. 510-452-1800 or email info@dashecellars.com to get started.

And it is no surprise that their Dry Creek Reserve Zinfandel was featured on the iconic wine list at Chez Panisse for their annual Zinfandel Week! Be sure to put it on your list.

Happy shopping!

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

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By Mary Lou Thiercof|2024-12-05T10:48:39-08:00December 5th, 2024|Tags: Alameda, Catering, Dashe Cellars, Party trays., Tuscan cuisine, Urban Legend Cellars|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Holiday Treat
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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Holiday Treat

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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Holiday Treat

The Experience:

Guess what! Free parking during lunch!

Lunchtime at Bay St is now easy! From 12-2pm, Monday-Thursday, you can enjoy FREE parking at the Bay Street garages.

Whether you’re picking up an order from one of their great restaurants, dining in at the Bay Break Dining Terrace or catching up on some holiday shopping, Bay St has your parking covered!

Important: You will still need to utilize one of the payment options to reserve your parking space, and to receive the reminder notification shortly before the free period is ending, allowing you to extend your time if needed.

Offer valid on garage parking only. Street meters not included. For more information, click here.

Happy shopping and dining!

Hours: Mon – Thu 12-2pm

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2024-12-05T09:01:15-08:00December 5th, 2024|Tags: Bay St., beer, Creative Cocktails, Eateries, Super Bowl, Tailgate|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s For Thanksgiving!
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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s For Thanksgiving!

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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s For Thanksgiving!

The Experience:

Thanksgiving made easy!

Gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving and let the staff at Trader Vic’s handle the cooking with a delicious buffet inspired by the flavors of the islands. What a relaxing way to spend your day of thanks.

Trader Vic’s is offering Thanksgiving Dinner between 11am and 5pm. Please note that this is a buffet-style only dinner. Their regular menu will not be available

Book your table now on their website or give them a call at 510.653.3400.

They look forward to celebrating with you—Mahalo!

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.’”

(Victor Bergeron and Carrie Guild featured below in 1970)

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

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

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2024-11-21T15:53:42-08:00November 21st, 2024|Tags: Emeryville, happy hour, Mai Tai Day 2023, Tiki drinks, Trader Vic's|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Holidays
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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Holidays

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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Holidays

The Experience:

Holiday party plans?

Their taproom’s got you covered: plenty of parking, award-winning beers on tap, and space to fit the whole crew. They’ve got the music, the games and the welcome mat. Bring your own food or grab a bite from their food trucks—it’s all set up to keep things easy. Whether you need a cozy corner or the whole space, the crew at East Brother will make it a gathering to remember. More info on party space: info@eastbrotherbeer.com

Plus, to warm things up and quell the winter chill, they have a recent release – their Baltic Porter. At East Brother Beer Co., this style aligns with everything they stand for—honoring tradition, respecting craftsmanship and brewing with balance. Rich roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes give it that perfect winter warmth, but the ‘lagering’ process keeps each sip clean and smooth. Available on draft and in cans at the taproom.

Food trucks are rolling in every night, so swing by and grab a pint (or two) while you enjoy some of the best bites in town.

And don’t forget Monday Night Football – your Mondays will now be filled with cold beers, delicious food and unbeatable vibes .What a great way to start your week! Monday Night Football with Golden Gate Bistro – doors open at 4pm