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The Experience, Emeryville: Wondrous Brewing January Brew

The Experience:

Fresh Emeryville beer to start your year!

January started out all about what’s new on tap. Wondrous Brewing’s 2nd batch of ‘Wonder Cut’ is a West Coast IPA 6.4% abv, hopped with Citra, Idaho 07, Nelson & Mosaic, is now on tap. They were just feeling this hop combo on brew day and went with it! Mega fresh fruit and dank citrus on the nose, with the classic, punchy West Coast hop flavor and dry, resinous finish we all love.

They also tapped the final keg in existence of their first ever Barrel Aged Barleywine release ‘When the Poet Dies’. So, get down to your local craft brewery and have a taste or two.

And for those of you who enjoyed their Wondrous Hell beer at the 2024 Celebration of the Arts Opening Night at Public Market – just want you to know that they won the Bronze Award for Wondrous Hell in the category of International Light Lager at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival!

Hang in their fun outside patio where you’ll find community and dogs are welcome. You can order from Los Moles, Good to Eat Dumplings, KYU2 or Rotten City Pizza – all close by.

About

Wondrous Brewing Company is a dream project of owner and brewer Wynn Whisenhunt. He grew up in the East Bay and has been brewing beer professionally in Northern California for over ten years. Wynn is well respected in the craft beer industry for his award-winning beer. Wondrous is passionate about brewing small batch thoughtful beers. They focus on lagers, hoppy beers & barrel aged beers.

Taproom Hours:
Mon – Thu: 2 – 9pm
Friday: 1 – 9pm
Saturday: 12 – 9pm
Sunday: 1 – 8pm

Wondrous Brewing Company Brewery. Creating thoughtful beers to inspire wonder.

Where:

1306 65th St

Emeryville

https://wondrousbrewing.com

By |2025-01-09T09:32:13-08:00January 9th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

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: 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: 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

The Experience, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails News

The Experience:

New Hours + Sunday Brunch!

This is great news. Honor Kitchen & Cocktails is open every day now. Here’s the scoop:

Kitchen
Monday – Thursday 11:30am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday 11:30am -10pm
Sunday 11:30am – 8pm
Lounge
Daily 3 pm-Midnight

Join them for Sunday Brunch. You’ll find the food’s mouth-watering, the drinks  flowing and the vibe is just right. And there just might be live Jazz.

What to eat? Try their Eggs Sardu – roasted Artichoke Cup with creamed spinach, poached egg and Hollandaise with a green salad and fruit. Or dive into Everything Spiced Avocado Toast or Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Fried New York Steak, Breakfast Pizza or one of their many Benedicts. Benedicts are made in the classic style with Apple Wood Smoked Ham or Cornmeal Fried Tomato, Steamed Kale, creole Hollandaise or with Lobster meat.

Suggested Brunch Cocktails: Harvey Wallbanger, Tito’s Bloody Mary, Mimosa Bar – which is 1 bottle of Avissi Prosecco with Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry and Passion Fruit juices.

Enjoy! The folks at Honor can’t wait to see you.

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 |2024-10-10T07:26:55-07:00October 10th, 2024|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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