The Experience

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering May 7th Menu

The Experience:

Make it Tuscan cuisine this week!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, May 7th. Fill your week with a bit of Tuscany!

Choose 3 entrées, each including 2 portions plus 1 Salad & 1 Focaccia per entrée. Package Price: only $80 (or $13.33 per meal) Order by Friday 5/3 and pick it up on Tuesday 5/7 or have it delivered to you and you are set!

TUTTI A TAVOLA  ~ all at the table ~ A variety of menu styles with traditional, vegetarian and vegan options.

Menu for May 7th:

Salads

  1. Orto Salad – Organic mixed baby greens, carrots, radishes, olives, tomatoes and a side of balsamic vinaigrette
  2. Spinach Salad – Organic baby spinach, carrots, walnuts, caramelized red onions
  3. Cali-Italia Salad – Organic mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and side of vinaigrette (vegan upon request)

Entrees

  1. Eggplant Parmigiana & Vegetables made with Walnut Basil Pesto
  2. Lasagna with Bechamel & all-beef Chianti Meat Sauce
  3. Penne con Salmone Affumicato – Pasta & smoked salmon and cream sauce. garnish: grated parmesan
  4. Pizza Mushrooms & Olives – Note: VEGETARIAN or VEGAN
  5. Ravioli di Zucca con Gorgonzola- Butternut Squash Ravioli with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
  6. Risotto Saffron con Pollo (Saffron Rice with Chicken & Sausage) – Saffron/Onion/Peas & Carrots sautéed rice *Vegan on request
  7. VEGAN – Portobello Cap, Spinach & Hearty Lentils with Sage – Topped with toasted Cashews / roasted vegetables side dish

Order by Friday, May 3rd, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, May 7,  between 11am and 6pm.

Sound good? C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. They also have meal packages and family meals. Questions or to place your order: catering@ceraunavolta.us or  510.769.4828. A tavola non s’invecchia mai – “At the table, we never grow old.” And don’t forget, you can always have Chef Rudy cater your parties and dinners! You just worry about visiting with your guests.

Where:

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

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Saturday

The Experience:

Wine, Rock, Blues and views!

 Spend your Saturday on the waterside patio at Riggers Loft listening to a high energy acoustic band – Ali + Mark.

They’ll be playing tunes by Janis, Zeppelin, Jackson 5, Dua Lipa, Stevie Wonder, Eagles, Beatles and so much more! Ali’s bluesy, Joplin like vocals and Mark’s great guitar playing will help you dive into the day!

R&B Cellars has two Cabernet Sauvignons and two Pinot Noirs by the glass or bottle. Petite Syrahs, Syrahs, a Red Blend and several Zinfandels also by the glass or bottle. They  have Rose, White and Sparkling wines available.

Chef Frank is serving all your favorite Wood-fired Pizzas!  These are 12″ pizzas on their local honey and extra virgin olive oil dough.  You can also order his Burger, Loft Salad and more.
Photo/RIggers Loft

About Riggers Loft Wine Co

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

  • Thursdays: 5-8pm
  • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
  • Saturdays: 1-9pm
  • Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Weekend

The Experience:

Award-winning Pale Ale + Laughs on Tap

This weekend try their Pale 586 – where chill vibes meet award-winning brews! Kick back and relax with this West Coast Pale Ale, boasting a smooth 5.8% ABV and a hint of hoppy goodness from HBC 586 cryo and pellets. Pale 586 picked up a Gold at World Beer Cup 2023 and Bronze at GABF 2022. Just another reason to crack open a cold one and enjoy the good times. The crew at Faction invites you to swing by and sip on some laid-back greatness!

And if you want some funny on Friday, just get your laugh  on at Laughs on Tap @ Faction Brewing! They’ve got an all-star lineup:

  • Myles Weber
  • Chelsea Bearce
  • Matt Walker
  • Haley Donovan
  • Jason Toupes

Bring your friends, bring your dogs and roll into the weekend with a smile on your face. Get your tickets before they disappear!

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Apr 25, 2-8pm – Super Mario’s
  • Fri, Apr 26, 12-8pm – Locos Only
  • Sat, Apr 27, 12-8pm – Momolicious
  • Sun, Apr 28, 12-7pm – Rock Club Burger

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: Mosley’s Cafe Charcuterie

The Experience:

Charcuterie Boxes to-go. On your patio or on the water!

Taking friends out on the Bay? Hosting a Happy Hour?  Make it easy on yourself and order a Beautiful Charcuterie Box from Mosley’s Café. Email Scott at scott.mosleyscafe@gmail.com to learn more about choices and to place your order and schedule a pick-up.

Even though Mosley’s closes at 3pm, Charcuterie orders are accepted until 5pm!

Please let them know if you have any allergies.

  • $55 1-2 People
  • $75 2-3 People
  • $100 4-6 People
  • $250 7-10 People

About Mosley’s Cafe

You never know what’s baking in the kitchen down on the water at Mosley’s Cafe. Enjoy a peaceful morning on the dock with your favorite four legged friend in Grand Alameda Harbor. It really is a warm community gathering place, where you feel welcomed. Plus it’s so relaxing when you get to breathe in that fresh sea air. Consider it a wellness break. Seven Seas organic coffee and homemade pastries – heaven! Sandwiches, quiche, oatmeal, granola, avocado toasts, mimosas, beer and wine and more. Fans rave about their Grilled Cheese on Sourdough and they even have Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. With over 40 years in the restaurant and hospitality business, they have a passion for unique experiences with classic comfort. They can’t wait to meet you!

Hours: Tues -Sun 8am – 3pm. 510-263-8228

Where:

2099 Grand Street
Alameda

https://mosleyscafe.com

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Pride + Purpose

The Experience:

It’s Pint Weather!

It’s perfect pint weather! Stop by the taproom and enjoy some delicious food and even better company.

Join East Brother on Friday, April 19th for their first Pride + Purpose Day! For those of you who know them well, you know that their community is an important part of who they are.  East Brother is always looking for ways to support community organizations that make the city of Richmond an even better place to live.

They are kicking off the series with @richmondpromise, a nonprofit who’s focused on helping local students navigate the journey from high school to college success. On Friday they will be donating 10% of the proceeds from their sales to Richmond Promise. So come and raise a pint to a brighter future for our local students. At Richmond Promise, they believe all students deserve access to higher education and the tools to achieve their dreams. Meet their staff from 5-7pm. Don’t miss it!

East Brother Beer Company is excited to announce the release of two flagship beers, Bo Pils and Gold IPA, in a towering new format: 19.2oz cans!  Photo/East Brother Beer Company

Food Truck Lineup::

  • Thurs, 4/18, 3-9pm –  Smokeland BBQ
  • Fri, 4/19, 3-9pm – Los Rockeros – Pride+ Purpose Day!
  • Sat, 4/20, 11am-9pm  –  Los Rockeros
  • Sun, 4/21, 11am – 9pm – Howard’s Gumbo

East Brother Beer Co Hours:

  • Wednesday – Friday: 3-9pm
  • Saturday: 11am-9pm
  • Sunday: 11am-9pm

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

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