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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

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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 [email protected] 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

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

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The Experience, Richmond: Sailing Goat Restaurant New Menu

The Experience:

A fun & delicious weekend evening!

Sailing Goat Restaurant crew can’t wait to see you this weekend  and reservations are now available through the winter months. Grab a table with a heater for Fri, Sat or Sun now.

Here are some culinary delights you will find:

Shareables

  • Castelvetrano Olives
  • Smoked Paprika Almonds
  • Brandade – local rockfish, onion, potatoes, garlic, cream, crostini (GFO)
  • Mixed Greens Salad – shaved carrots, spring radish, red wine vinaigrette (V, GF)
  • Duck Rillette – crostini, Dijon mustard, cornichons (DF)

Goat Classics

  • Cooks Dessert – port and chocolate
  • Harbor Chowder – weekly special (GF)
  • Little Gem Caesar – garlic croutons, Grana Padano, anchovy vinaigrette
  • Mac and Cheese – Rustichella Cestini pasta, Gouda, Havarti, Parmesan, butter breadcrumb
  • Fish and Chips – local fish of the day, french fries, tartar sauce (GF – dedicated fryer)

Entrée

  • Harbor Dog – Stemple Creek Ranch hot dog, Oaxaca cheese, jalapeño relish, avocado crema, Mexican corn salad
  • Roasted Chicken Panini – caramelized onions, Havarti, fruit mostarda, summer roasted peppers
  • Portobello Mushroom and Farro – early girl tomatoes, spring onion, sage and almond pesto
  • Berbere Chicken – Mary’s organic free range chicken, couscous salad, roasted red peppers, currants, eggplant, spring onion, serrano chili salsa verde
  • Cacciucco “Tuscan” Seafood Stew – local rockfish, mussels, shrimp, red wine, red wine vinegar, tomato, onion, garlic, fennel, oregano, toasted bread (GFO)

Sweet

  • Chocolate Bread Pudding
  • Fig Financier – crème fraîche
  • Peach Galette – whipped cream

It’s peaceful looking out over the water and walking down through the marina checking out the vibrantly painted houseboats. By the time you leave, you feel like you have been in a different world, far away from your usual day

Weekend hours: Fri, 11am – 7pm; Sat/Sun, 11am – 7pm

What to expect:

On the water at Pt San Pablo Harbor, a bayside escape to nourish the body and feed the soul awaits. Down at the harbor, you’ll relax with wonderful vistas and the gentle lapping of water. Items from the sea and land and gardens guide the menu. Pizza is baked outside in a wood-fired pizza oven. And, they are serving up regional small batch craft beer and wines.

There are pathways along the water and houseboats, hiking paths up the hill with fantastic views. So many options for you, your family and friends when you visit the Sailing Goat!

Where:

1900 Stenmark Dr
Richmond

https://www.facebook.com/SailingGoat/

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 |2024-11-21T15:53:42-08:00November 21st, 2024|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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