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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:  [email protected] 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

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection Joins Food Drive

The Experience:

Emeryville SNAP Relief Food Drive: 2 Days left!

201 students in the Emeryville Unified School District are currently not receiving their SNAP benefits. The City of Emeryville  partnered with ECAP and other community partners to support our community until SNAP money benefits are restored.  The City is asking you to jump in and help.

Here’s what you can do:

  1. Collect non-perishable food for the Food Drive Wednesday, November 5 – Friday, November 14
    • Canned Goods: Chicken, tuna, luncheon meat, tomatoes, vegetables, legumes, and similar items.
    • Shelf-Stable Items: Milk (shelf-stable), rice, canola or olive oil, dry beans, oats, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, stock or broth, bouillon, peanut butter, and other pantry staples.

      2. Donate to ECAP – DONATE  NOTE: write EUSD in the ‘write a note’ section

      3. Drop off non-perishable food at these locations: 

  • City Hall Lobby – 1333 Park Ave
  • AC Fire Dept #34 – 2333 Powell St
  • AC Fire Dept #35 – 6303 Hollis St
  • Senior Center – 4321 Salem St
  • ECCL Lobby – 4727 San Pablo Ave
  • ECCL Pool – 1170 Steve Dain Dr
  • Emeryville Police Dept – 2449 Powell St
  • Bay Street Emeryville – Dining Terrace, level 2, near Uchiwa Ramen, 5614, Suite 223

Want to volunteer? Call Nick @ 510-450-7800 Here are the available hours for volunteering:

  • Friday, November 14, 1 – 5pm – ECCL – Organize and sort donations
  • Monday, November 17, 11am – 7pm -ECCL – Organize and sort donations, distribute and clean up

Emeryville Community Assistance Program Needs Volunteers!

 ECAP is 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 – six days a week from 10am – 4pm. Sign up:  [email protected] or contact Vickie Jo Sowell 510-459-9026. ECAP is located at 2628 San Pablo Ave, Mon – Sat. Vickie will be there Tues 11/11 – Thurs 11/13.

More info about ECC:

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

By |2025-11-13T09:33:00-08:00November 13th, 2025|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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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

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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

By |2025-10-16T13:58:36-07:00October 16th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Rum

The Experience:

Ever been to a rum festival?

It’s almost here – the 10th San Francisco Rum Festival & Congress descends upon Emeryville at Trader Vic’s on Sat/Sun, Sept 13/14.

It’s a a tropical weekend of rum tastings, tiki cocktails, and island vibes. Ideal for both rum connoisseurs, bartenders and casual consumers eager to taste (unlimited), explore, and learn about rum, with over 85 distinct award-winning premium rum brands (200 expressions). There are two parts to the fest

Saturday, September 13 – Rum Fest Grand Tasting 2-7pm Based on your interest in rum, they offer different ticket options. Grand Tasting ticket holders can stay at the event during DaiquiriMANIA.

Sunday, September 14 – Rum Congress – 2-7pm Sip, swirl, and celebrate all things rum!
Two days of world-class rum, tiki cocktails, & tropical chaos— and tickets are now available! Tickets

Music by: DJ Speakeasy Ray. Enjoy the afternoon light as the sun begins to dip and you slowly finish off your tiki indulgence.. 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.’”

(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 |2025-09-04T09:11:48-07:00September 4th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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