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The Experience, Alameda: Mosley’s Cafe

The Experience:

Your cafe on the water!

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

By |2023-11-09T09:31:10-08:00November 9th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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

The Experience:

Bring the flavors of Tuscany home!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, November 7. 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 11/3 and pick it up on Tuesday 11/7 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  November 7:

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 with mozzarella & our walnut basil pesto
  2. Pasta con Salmone Affumicato- Penne & smoked salmon with cream sauce; garnish – parmesan
  3. Farro con Pesto- Hearty Farro grain and our Walnut & Basil Pesto – Vegan on request
  4. Sausage Pizza with Mushrooms & Olives – Veg./Vegan on request
  5. Bud Spencer Style Beans with Italian Sausage & Rosemary- as seen in Spaghetti Westerns!
  6. Organic Quinoa alla Contadina – Vegan/GF – Sauteed onions, bell peppers & carrots with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  7. Portobello con Lenticchie – Vegan/GF- Portobello cap, garlic spinach, lentils, onions & crushed cashews

Order by Friday, November 3, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, November 7 between 11am and 6pm. A tavola non s’invecchia mai – “At the table, we never grow old.”

Sound good? C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. They also have weekly meal packages and family meals. Questions or to place your order: [email protected] or  510.769.4828

Where:

800 W Tower Ave. inside the Bladium

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

By |2023-11-02T08:11:32-07:00November 2nd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Karibu Wine Lounge by Wichira Halloween Masquerade Ball

The Experience:

Sipping spirits and raising spirits!

They’re brewing up a spooky good time on Halloween! Join Karibu Wine Lounge, sip Wichira wines and experience a night of enchantment at their Halloween Masquerade Ball! Expect an evening filled with mystique, captivating costumes and endless fun.  Tasty Bites will be available for purchase to accompany the evening’s musical entertainment.  And stick around until the end as they unveil the winner of the costume contest!

  • Music by djmoteef
  • Food by Montperi Catering
  • Tickets available online or at the door.
  • Saturday October 28, 7pm (note Karibu is open to the public 1-5pm that day)

More Halloweeen Weekend fun:

  • Thurs – Vino Soul Night:The Playlist – 6-9pm
  • Fri – Game Night x Karaoke: Soul Train Edition – 7-10pm
  • Sat – Masquerade Ball & Halloween Extravaganza! 7pm
  • Sun – Soko Sundaze: Larry Noble and Friends, plus a special closing art reception with the fabulous Ashlie Kego! 3-5:30pm

Lots of treats! Don’t miss out!

Enjoy their selection of multi-award-winning wines and beers from underserved BIPOC, women and local crafters. Hours: Wed/Thurs 5-9pm; Fri 4-10pm; Sat 1-10pm; Sun 1-8pm (510) 479-4920

About

KARIBU by Wachira wine lounge is the home of Wachira Wines, an extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker. As a young immigrant, Chris fell in-love with the science of winemaking and developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers. Her story is about equity and the ability to succeed through adversity. The lounge is a a welcoming community filled with great wine, art and camaraderie.

Where:

1419 Park St.

Alameda

https://karibulounge.com

The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Island Brewing Co Halloween Treat

The Experience:

Pumpkin fun with a pint of fresh beer!

Join the folks at Alameda Island Brewing’s taproom for their 2nd annual Pumpkin Carving Party Wed, Oct 25, 6:30-9pm. Do bring your own pumpkin but leave your knives at home. They will provide carving knives and scoopers as well as stencils. Do you want to carve a pumpkin but don’t have a place to display it when you get home? You can leave your pumpkin with them and they’ll proudly display it in the taproom until after Halloween.

Beers to try while carving:

  • Scotch Ale Sea Haggis:⁠ According to local fan Jeff, the “Sea Haggis is a bomb you don’t want to miss.” They’ve got Sea Haggis canned and fresh in kegs ready for your enjoyment. See for yourself what the rage is all about!
  • Ube Area is a homage to both their favorite purple yam and the Bay Area which they call home, crafted for Filipino American History Month. And it pours purple!
  • Classic Island Haze and SARAP!

A special Treat for you this Halloween – In a world of rising prices and inflation, what can you buy for $1?  You can still snag some magic for just $1. Tap handle stickers for your favorite beers await you.

Bring your friends, your pumpkins, grab a bite to eat at local nearby eateries and get down to the taproom on Oct 25. They can’t wait to see you! They’ve been crafting island-inspired brews in Alameda since 2015.

Hours: Tues – Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm.

Where:

1716 Park Street
Alameda

https://www.alamedaislandbrewing.com/

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Oct 10th Menu

The Experience:

Make this week’s meals Tuscan!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, October 10. Fill your week with a bit of Tuscany!

Choose three ready-to-heat entrees, which includes your choice of one salad and focaccia.  Order by Friday 10/6 and pick it up on Tuesday 10/10 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  October 10:

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. Ravioli Carciofi – Artichoke Ravioli & Amatriciana Sauce (pork)
  2. Chiocciole alla Chiantigiana – Organic Pasta Shells, sauce with our house sausage & peppers. Garnish: parmigiano/black pepper
  3. Rigatoni al Gorgonzola – Pasta & gorgonzola cream sauce. Garnish: parmigiano/black pepper
  4. Pizza Capricciosa – Ham, Mushrooms, Olives, Artichokes*Vegetarian or Vegan on request
  5. Eggplant Parmigiana with mozzarella & our walnut basil pesto
  6. Risotto Saffron ‘Paella – (Saffron Rice with Chicken & Sausage)- Saffron/Onion/Peas & Carrots sauteed rice *Vegetarian or Vegan on request
  7. Herbed Chicken with Roasted Vegetables – a house favorite

Order by Friday, October 6, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, October10 between 11am and 6pm. A tavola non s’invecchia mai – “At the table, we never grow old.”

Sound good? C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. They also have weekly meal packages and family meals. Questions or to place your order: [email protected] or  510.769.4828

Where:

800 W Tower Ave. inside the Bladium

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

By |2023-10-06T16:27:13-07:00October 5th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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