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The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Refueling Station
The Experience: Craving for some delicious Vietnamese cuisine? This is the place to refuel during your holiday shopping. Order your favorite dishes in seconds from Dragon Rouge Bistro! High-quality and fresh ingredients, exceptional taste, all here overlooking the water. Alameda residents and visitors, are you ready? They dare you to turn up the heat with their Dragon Fire Basil Garlic Noodles! Wok-fried to perfection, choose from succulent chicken, tofu, pork, steak, or prawns. Craving a flavor explosion? How spicy can you handle it? Join them for a sizzling experience you won't forget! Refuel now! Their experienced chefs paired with dedicated staff assure you a wonderful dining experience indoors or outdoors. You can also just stop by for Happy Hour on the water! Plus, you can order online and enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
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.
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
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.
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 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
