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The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Sept 12 Menu

The Experience:

Make this week’s meals Tuscan!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, September 12. 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 9/8 and pick it up on Tuesday 9/12 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  August 22:

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. Filetto di Salmone & Pasta con Pesto – Salmon Filet/Penne & our walnut basil pesto; garnish – parmesan
  3. Rigatoni alla Senese- Pasta with our all beef meat sauce. Garnish: parmesan/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 Mare e Monti – Zucchini, Mushrooms and Shrimp make this a summer favorite *Vegan on request
  7. VEGAN Roasted Butternut Squash & Sicilian Caponata – savory/sweet/salty –  eggplant, olives, raisins, onions, etc.

Order by Friday, September 8, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, September 12 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. 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

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The Experience, Alameda: Karibu Wine Lounge by Wichira Weekend

The Experience:

July is for Wine + Art + Music!

Who’s enjoying this July heat? Karibu quotes Stephen King, “In July, the wine dances in the glass and sings in your mouth.”  There are eleven days left in July and Karibu is waiting for you to come in and taste their wines by Wichira, guided by knowledgeable wine consultants. And have fun!

Here’s the weekend lineup:

  • Thursday 7/20, 7-9pm – Karaoke with Alisha Channel your inner superstar and grab the microphone for an unforgettable night of singing ‘n sipping, laughter and plenty of wine.
  • Friday 7/21, 4-7pm – Babes n Bubbles There’s a reason why their bubbles keep winning awards. Stop by the wine lounge, enjoy some good vibes and try the bubbly for yourself. Bring friends!
  • Saturday 7/22, 5pm – Pour Decisions Meet & Greet with featured artist Ashlie Kego 5pm. Music w/DJ JoahnnyBeats. Come say hi to Ashlie, this month’s featured artist. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an inside look into her wonderful works of art and maybe even take one home. (Not many know that Ashlie started painting during the pandemic.)
  • Soko Sundaze 7/23, 3-5pm LIVE music with Ariel Marin

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: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering July 11th Menu

The Experience:

A week of your favorite Italian meals!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, July 11. Fill your week with a bit of Tuscany!

Here’s how it works: choose three ready-to-heat entrees, which includes your choice of one salad and focaccia.  Order by Friday 7/7 and pick it up on Tuesday 7/11 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  July 11th:

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 & their walnut pesto
  2. VEGAN Organic Red Quinoa & Lentils – Red quinoa topped with hearty lentils and vegetables
  3. Pasta con Salmone Affumicato – penne pasta & smoked salmon, cream sauce garnish & parmesan
  4. Gnocchi alla Sorellina  – potato & dumpling pasta, tramato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan & basil
  5. Pizza Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese)
  6. Ravioli di Zucca con Ragu di Salsice – Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sausage Ragu *Vegan on request
  7. Risotto Saffron con Pollo (Saffron Rice with Chicken) – Saffron/Onion/Peas & Carrots sauteed rice *Vegan on request
  8. Pork Milanese – Breaded Cutlet Milan Style & Roasted Vegetables – served with capers & lemon

Order by Friday, July 7, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, July 11 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. 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

The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 Bliss!

The Experience:

Summer treat – Blueberry Burger + a pint!

Lucky 13’s outdoor beer garden is great for those lazy summer afternoons. They carry 20+ beers on tap which change up. Right now some of the faves are Pliny the Elder – douple IPA, Russian River “Mind Circus – a hazy IPA, 21st Amendment “El Sully” – a Mexican lager, 805’s Blonde and many more. They have 40+ bottled beers, fine spirits and wines from local wineries.

Fans love that you can bring in great food from Scolari’s. Featured here is their popular Blueberry, bacon, bleu cheese and arugula burger au poivre. Check it out while knocking back your favorite fresh beer.

Open daily 12noon to 2am.

Photo courtesy of Lucky 13 Facebook page.

Where:

1301 Park St
Alameda

https://www.facebook.com/lucky13alameda

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The Experience, Alameda: The Local Art Exhibit

The Experience:

Celebrate our Ocean over a cup of your favorite espresso drink!

The ocean is precious and vital to our existence. World Ocean Day was June 8, a day we honor our connection to the ocean and are mindful of what more we can do to protect it. All through the month of June and throughout the summer, the Local celebrates our World Ocean with the “One Of Many Tales” underwater photography exhibit showcasing our oceans’ breathtaking beauty and fragility.

Local photographers, Manuel C. and Andra I. are traveling the world and sharing their adventures and the beauty of our natural world. Drop into The Local and view the exhibit, which will be up until September. And have your favorite drink while you peruse these photographs highlighting our majestic yet vulnerable oceans.

Besides all the wonderful espresso drinks, teas, wine and beer, they have an evolving menu of Breakfast pastries and sandwiches, lots of Lunch salads including a Nicosia, and gourmet Lunch sandwiches. Do try their Salami Provolone  – salami, provolone cheese, pesto and tomato on Baguette!

About The Local

A community gathering place in  downtown Alameda, The Local is on the ground floor of the original Masonic Lodge building that has been at the heart of the community for over 130 years. New owner Soco Munkhod  reopened The Local after the pandemic to the delight of the community after it had shuttered in December of 2020. Fans hastily came back with their laptops sipping their Lattes and noshing on tasty pastries and sandwiches in this lovely  historic building.

Current Hours: M-F 7:30am-5pm; Sa/Su 8:30am- 4pm.  (510) 347-8388

Where:

1333 Park St
Alameda

https://www.facebook.com/thelocalalameda

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