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The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Trail Guides

The Experience:

Your own curated tour!

The 2023 Alameda Trail Guides are out! Discover Alameda, the island off the coast of Oakland!

Want to know where to eat, drink, stay and play? Pick up the 2023 Alameda Trail Guide at your favorite restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, wineries, shops, hotels, marinas and yacht clubs or City Hall! You’ll be able to find all the hidden gems and create your own curated tour of Alameda. You can even make it a walking tour – check out the Great Walks circles.

Alameda sits on 25 miles of shoreline. Did you know there’s a 2.5 mi shoreline path and bird sanctuary and also  a 7.1 mi loop trail on Harbor Bay Island? And there’s an Aquarium and three dog parks, as well as 3,000 Historical Victorian Houses. There is so much  to discover and the SF on the Bay 2023 Alameda Trail Guide is packed with fun and interesting facts, tips, places and things to do for you and your friends and family. Have fun!

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering June 6th Menu

The Experience:

Your Tuscan Menu for the Week!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, June 6th. This week’s vegetarian choices: the Risotto (vegan also), Ravioli & Gnocchi.

Here’s how it works: choose three ready-to-heat entrees, which includes your choice of one salad and focaccia.  Order by Friday 6/2 and pick it up on Tuesday 6/6 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.

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. Lasagna with Bechamel & all-beef Meat Sauce
  2. Ravioli al Formaggio con Pesto – Cheese Ravioli with Walnut Basil Pesto & parmesan
  3. Gnocchi alla Sorrentino  – potato dumpling pasta, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan & basil
  4. Pizza Sausage & Portobello – with house made sausage
  5. Herbed Chicken with Roasted Vegetables – a house favorite!
  6. Risotto ai Porcini – porcini mushrooms blended with sautéed rice – Vegan upon request
  7. Pork Loin – Tuscan Porchetta Syle & Roasted Vegetables – Pork Loin stuffed with sausage & spices; rolled & roasted

Order by Friday June 2. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, June 6 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

Featured here: Pizza Sausage & Portobello and Ravioli al Formaggio con Pesto

Where:

800 W Tower Ave. inside the Bladium

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

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The Experience, Alameda: Lilac Dress Boutique

The Experience:

Shop for Mom at Lilac’s!

It’s  a Mothers Day Makers Faire! This Saturday, May 13th, seven artisans will be displaying their wares outside this great dress boutique from 10am – 3pm. Choose from jewelry (two different makers), handbags, candles, greeting cards, biscotti and chocolates. Your one-stop shop for Mother’s Day! Look for Sunday Tirio’s exquisite designs. Lilac will have it all!  #nicolekidd #sundaytirio #alamedacandleco #biscotti #handbags #milkfedpress#greetingcards #jewelry #mothersday #giftideas #craftchocolate 

Lilac is the Bay Area’s go-to spot for men’s & women’s stylish and contemporary clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories. “I could not recommend Lilac more highly for individuals interested in purchasing really beautiful, high-quality clothing,” according to Lauren B on Yelp. You know Lilac has high quality just by the feel of the fabric that you don’t get while shopping online.

Women’s apparel designers include Michael Stars, Free People, Joe’s Jeans, Margaret O’Leary and more. And for men, brands include 7 Diamonds, Joe’s Jeans, Velvet, Normal Brand, to name a few.

Store hours: M-Sa 10am – 6pm and Su 10am – 5pm. 510-865-2544

Where:

1918 Encinal Ave

Alameda

https://www.lilacdressboutique.com/

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering May 9th Menu

The Experience:

Take a Taste of Tuscany Home for the Week!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, May 9th. This week’s vegan option choices: the Risotto & Portobello Entree

Here’s how it works: choose three ready-to-heat entrees, which includes your choice of one salad and focaccia.  Order by Friday 5/5 and pick it up on Tuesday 5/9 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 April 9th:

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. Pasta con Salmone Affumicato – penne pasta & smoked salmon, cream sauce garnish & parmesan
  3. Gnocchi alla Sorellina  – potato & dumpling pasta, tramato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan & basil
  4. Pizza Sausage & Portobello – with house made sausage
  5. Herbed Chicken with Roasted Vegetables – a house favorite!
  6. Risotto ai Porcini – porcini mushroom blend with sautéed rice – Vegan upon request
  7. Portobello con Lenticchie – portobello cap, garlic spinach, lentils, onions & crushed cashews

Order by Friday May 5. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, May 9 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: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering April 4th Menu

The Experience:

Fill your Kitchen with the Flavors of Tuscany!

Let Chef Rudy prepare your dinner meals for you this week. Here’s how it works: choose three ready-made entrees, which includes one salad and focaccia.  Order by Friday 3/31 and pick it up on Tuesday 4/4 or have it delivered to you and you are set!

TUTTI A TAVOLA  ~all at the table~ Menu for April 4th.  A variety of menu styles with traditional, vegetarian and vegan options.

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. Gnocchi ai Tartuffo – Truffle Gnocchi & Mushroom Cream Sauce
  2. Salmon Filet & Roasted Vegetables
  3. Fagioli all’Uccelletto – Cannellini Beans stewed in tomato sauce with sage and Italian Sausage
  4. Pizza Mushroom & Olives – (vegan upon request)
  5. Pizza Sausage & Portobello – with house-made sausage
  6. Eggplant Parmigiana with Roasted Vegetables – a house favorite
  7. Risotto ai Porcini – Porcini mushroom blend with sauteed rice (vegan upon request)

Order by Friday March 31. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, April 4 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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