Alameda

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering August 20 Menu

The Experience:

Gear up for your holiday parties with a little Tuscan flair! !

And they can deliver it to the venue of your choice. You have the option of doing a full-on lunch or dinner or Italian Platters & Trays. The Platters & Trays have imported Italian Specialty items, organic produce, grass fed and free-range beef. And they are dedicated to celebrating Italian Cuisine and sharing with your colleagues, family and friends.

Here’s what they offer for Platters & Trays:

  • Appetizers
  • Pastas, Risotto
  • Pizza, Meat, Fish
  • Desserts

Just to give you an idea –

Here are some Appetizer Platter ideas:

  • Prosciutto & Melone Spiedini – Skewers with Prosciutto di Parma and melon.
  • Spiedini di Mare – Skewers with shrimp, scallops, bell pepper, olives
  • Arancini – Arancini with rice, mozzarella cheese and meat ragu.
  • Finger sandwiches: sliced bread or pain au lait buns with smoked salmon, butter & capers.
  • Choux Pastry Puffs filled with Gorgonzola Cream.
  • Mini calzoni Ricotta & Spinaci – Mini calzoni with Ricotta cheese and spinach (vegan option)
  • Mini pizza with mozzarella & capperi (vegan option)
  • Rotolini di Datteri e Pancetta – Pancetta wrapped Dates
  • Plus more!

Add these to your dessert platter:

  • Tiramisu all’Arancia e Grand Marnier
  • Tiramisu al Mr.Espresso caffe’
  • Sicilian Cannoli
  • Panna Cotta con Frutti di bosco
  • Coccolamole vegan
  • Coconut milk panna cotta.
  • Profiteroles con Cioccolato

Platters & Trays are  offered for 10 or more. Please pre-order 2 days in advance.

Contact: [email protected]

 C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. Questions or to place your order:  510.769.4828 or or call Chef Rudy at 510-205-3734. A tavola non s’invecchia mai – “At the table, we never grow old.”

Where:

800 W Tower Ave. inside The Hub Sports Club, formerly the Bladium

Alameda

https://www.ceraunavolta.us

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Sunsets

The Experience:

Sweet spot for the Golden Hour!

When the folks at Faction talk about the golden hour, you know it is the place to be. Flights and sunsets—the only combo that can take you through the week. Skip the ordinary and dive into exceptional with a lineup that’ll make you wish it was always golden hour. Here are some recent releases:

  • Black Hoodie Lager – Their German-style Schwarzbier, aka Black Lager. Silver Medal at World Beer Cup 2023. Dark, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. [5%]
  • Pale 586 – This West Coast Pale Ale is hopped with the experimental HBC 586 cryo and pellets. Gold at World Beer Cup 2024 & 2023, Bronze at GABF 2022 – and they say they’re not stopping there. [5.8%]
  • Faction Red – A hoppy red ale that’s got Cascade, Centennial & Simcoe in its DNA. Rich, robust, and ready to rock your taste buds. [5.8%]
  • And on top of these three new brews, they are offering up fresh batches of 1970’s Lager and A-Town Pale. 

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Sept 19, 2-8pm – Locos Only
  • Fri, Sept 20, 12-8pm – Kee Baby’z Eatery
  • Sat, Sept 21, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Sept 22, 12-7pm – Super Mario’s

Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the great views of  San Francisco Bay.

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Presents

The Experience:

Bienvenido a ‘Round the World: Music, Dance & Art Festival

Driving rhythms, vibrant regalia, fabulous footwork and flavorful cuisines will immerse you in the Rhythmix ‘Round the World Festival.  Celebrate music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions in an afternoon of fun for the whole family on Saturday, September 21st from 12–5pm at Chochenyo Park in Alameda.

With a passion that transcends borders, headlining performer Chika Di blends traditional Latin, electronic, Afro, and pop musical genres, showcasing her powerful Colombian vocals in her high-energy live performance.

Discover the unique instruments and musical traditions of Afro-Peruvian culture with Cunamacué. Feel the strength and spirit of eight generations of Afro-Puerto Rican bomba dance and rhythms with Batey Tambó.  Experience the rich cultural heritage of Brasilian percussion with Tambores e Samba. Witness ancestral dances of Bolivia with Kantuta Ballet Folklórico de Bolivia and much, much more!

Enjoy artisan crafts in the multicultural marketplace and your favorite Latin-inspired foods from Chef Hits the Streets, Teaqueria and Crazy Empanadas. Multi-cultural arts, crafts and activities for all ages provided by Rhythmix Cultural Works and the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Department.

About

The ‘Round the World Festival is presented in partnership with the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department as part of the Rhythmix in the Parks Family Concert Series which aims to support the local community by celebrating our diverse cultural traditions, uplifting underserved voices, supporting BIPOC artists and redefining Alameda’s City parks as accessible and safe spaces to be enjoyed by all.

Chochenyo Park is located on Park Avenue, south of Encinal Avenue, one block from the Park Street business district.

Free for all ages.

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co New Beer

The Experience:

Five new releases for the end of summer!

Stop by Faction and stock up on these fresh beers. And while you are there, enjoy the day. Your fave food trucks will be hanging around!

  • Black Hoodie Lager – Their German-style Schwarzbier, aka Black Lager. Silver Medal at World Beer Cup 2023. Dark, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. [5%]
  • Pale 586 – This West Coast Pale Ale is hopped with the experimental HBC 586 cryo and pellets. Gold at World Beer Cup 2024 & 2023, Bronze at GABF 2022 – and they say they’re not stopping there. [5.8%]
  • Faction Red – A hoppy red ale that’s got Cascade, Centennial & Simcoe in its DNA. Rich, robust, and ready to rock your taste buds. [5.8%]
  • And on top of these three new brews, they are offering up fresh batches of 1970’s Lager and A-Town Pale. 

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Sept 5, 2-8pm – Locos Only
  • Fri, Sept 6, 12-8pm – La Santa Torta
  • Sat, Sept 7, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Sept 8, 12-7pm – Satay by the Bay

Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the great views of  San Francisco Bay.

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Island Brewing Co Friday

The Experience:

Fresh beer + three hours of free acoustic roots + blues!

We’ve got  you covered for Friday night fun. Join the folks at Alameda Island Brewing on Friday night from 6-9pm for tunes by John Rybak + Friends..

According to undiscovered music website, John Rybak + Friends are: “Deeply rooted and well-versed in American roots music and early southern blues John + Friends will take you on a musical road trip across the country with feel-good songs of substance and integrity.”

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat at local nearby eateries and get down to the taproom on Friday, August 30. And chill!

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/

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