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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s For The Holidays

The Experience:

New Year’s Eve in paradise on the water anyone?

Aloha! Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season with a tropical twist! Join the crew at Trader Vic’s  this  New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable tiki feast packed with festive fun, tantalizing flavors and good vibes all around.

Their island-inspired menu includes Oysters Rockefeller, Wood-Fired Chinese Oven ‘Oscar Style’ Wagyu Rib Eye with Hollandaise Sauce, delectable tropical desserts and other delicious choices.

Enjoy vibrant tropical drinks in an atmosphere that’ll transport you straight to paradise.  And there will be live music!

On New Year’s Eve you can dance the night away with Calitos Medeno as Trader Vic’s brings the lively rhythms of Cuba to life – Son, Salsa, Timba, Rumba, and more. It’s the perfect Trader Vic’s way to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year!

Dinner Service: begins at 4pm on Dec 31.. Reservations accepted until 10:15pm. See the full menu and book a table.  510-653-3400

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 |2024-12-19T09:10:17-08:00December 19th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

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

By |2024-12-05T09:01:15-08:00December 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

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

The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection Merry at the Market!

The Experience:

Join us for our ‘Merry at the Market’ networking event! 

ECC’s Holiday Party is upon us! Bring on your holiday spirit with us at The Public Market Food Hall on Wed, Dec 4th, 5:30-7:30pm. Eat, drink, make connections with new friends.

Visit with Mayor Welch & Vice Mayor Mourra, other councilmembers, ECC Board of Directors, Emeryville Makers, Biotech, Tech & Hospitality folks, Business owners, Innovators, Artists, City staff & more.

You’ll indulge in Intl Culinary Treats & great drinks. Bring a friend (first visit is free). Thank you to Public Market & Oxford Properties for sponsoring us! Prizes + Opportunities! Space is limited. Register now.

And bring your Blue Jeans to donate to ECAP. Since this is the time of giving, bring your old blue jeans and donate them to ECAP’s Blue Jeans Drive. Donate any size, clean men and women’s Blue Jeans. I know you have a stack of jeans in your closet that you don’t wear! Bring them to the Emeryville Connexions ‘Merry at the Market’ Holiday Party at Public Market Emeryville. You’ll be glad you did!

Where:

The Public Market is located at 5959 Shellmound St in Emeryville

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

By |2024-11-21T15:11:39-08:00November 21st, 2024|Tags: , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails Holiday Cheer

The Experience:

Create an easy ‘Friendsgiving’ gathering!

Call some friends. Meet at Honor. Catch up. Laugh. Share. Enjoy friendship. Be the spark that gets everyone together. They will appreciate you.

Honor is serving up delectable signature craft cocktails – ‘tis the season!

And the food! Chef Ray Wirtz is the creative chef overseeing the menu development and culinary execution for Honor Kitchen & Cocktails.

Lots of menu choices. Stone Oven ‘Za section includes Marguerite, Hobbs Pepperoni, Wild Mushroom and many more pizzas! Outta Deep Blue section includes oysters and seafood cocktails, Gruyere Crusted Halibut, Fish & Chips and more. Lots of veggie dishes, salads and of course, the Carnivore Corner section of the menu. You’ll be sure to find your new favorites.

A remodeled bar/lounge area awaits you if you want to sip on a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail. Outdoors you can experience a fun beautiful sunlit atrium during the day which is transformed at night with jewel toned lights, outdoor fire pits and great leather furniture. You’ll love the vibe.

And don’t forget the saying by the crew at Honor: The Dude Abides ‘One should relax, enjoy the simple pleasures of life, be generally tolerant of others, maintain equanimity in the face of adversity, and encourage others to do the same.’

HONOR (on-er) n. Honesty, fairness, or integrity on one’s beliefs and actions.  A source of credit or distinction. High respect, as for worth, merit, or rank.  High public esteem, fame; glory; the privilege of being associated.

This  unexpected Emeryville hole-in-the-wall will leave you feeling ‘Honored’!

Where:

1411 Powell  St

Emeryville

https://www.honoremeryville.com/

By |2024-11-14T12:41:51-08:00November 14th, 2024|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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