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The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Cucina Italiana Valentine’s

The Experience:

Italy Promotes Romance, Does it Not? Happy Valentine’s!

Need reservations for Valentine’s Dinner? We have you covered at La Strada’s. You will feel as if you just stepped into a Tuscan village and you will fall in love with the warm, comforting authentic Italian meals just like your Italian grandmother might cook.

Their chefs love preparing delicious food for special days like Valentine’s. They like to cater to all their new guests and longtime customers with delectable dishes and a warm and romantic ambiance.  Plus, they enjoy creating events to change things up a bit!

Valentine’s is a night for a special meal. Choose from veal piccata, with capers, lemon and mushrooms or Rack of Lamb with fresh rosemary, garlic and white wine. Or you can go with their famous Eggplant Parmigiana with mozzarella, tomato and parmesan. Plus, a plethora of more wonderful menu items. You will not be disappointed.

Call and book now at La Strada’s in San Pablo. They still have lunch and dinner reservations available on Tuesday, February 14. Reserve a space now at (510) 237-9047

Lunch Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am – 3pm. Brunch Hours: Sa/Su 11am-2pm

Dinner Hours: Mon – Thu 3-9pm; Fri 3-10pm; Sat 11am -10pm; Sun 11am-9pm.  510-237-9047  More info.

Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

The Experience, Point Richmond: Primorosa Beauty Party

The Experience:

Mimosa’s, self-care and beauty at Primorosa Salon – sounds like fun to us!

Primorosa’s owner, Eyerim, invites everyone to join this fun and friendly get together on February 9th from 4-8pm – just RSVP and her staff will take care of all the pampering. And if you’re in the mood to try something new – or just learn –  this is definitely the party for you. Elevate Healing and Persimmon Life are co-hosting  the event to provide everything IV Hydration to Botox to peels, Lipo shots and hair conditioning treatments.

Primorosa is collecting donations for a domestic violence abuse victims beauty party happening in February. Self-care items will be gratefully accepted on 2/9, and a wish list is available online if you’d like to give a gift to lift the spirits and self-esteem of others who are going though difficult times.

There are lots of great shops, restaurants and pubs near Primorosa’s Salon Point Richmond location in case you want to grab lunch before the party, or extend your night with drinks and dinner, or just take a stroll and do shopping or people watching. Of course you can check out SF on the Bay listings for ideas!

Where:

1 West Richmond Avenue
Point Richmond
(510) 691-1592

primorosasalon.com

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The Experience, Oakland: Pizzichillo – Gordon Glass

The team of Bruce Pizzichillo and Dari Gordon open their studio doors to the public only a few times a year.

The rest of those 365 are spent focused on nothing but creating stunning heirloom quality pieces along with beautiful, and sometimes whimsical, functional glassware.

If you are planning a holiday shopping excursion, or simply love to look at beautiful glass art, add the studio to your itinerary. You’ll find vases, bowls, lighting, jewelry, sculptural and wall art, and other items that you or your giftee will treasure.

Pizzichillo and Gordon’s work is sought after by collectors and galleries worldwide and has been featured in numerous publications. Inspired by nature, the rich, romantic colors of opaque and transparent glasses transport you, if only in spirit, to a place of wonder and awe.

Holiday Open Studio Hours:

November 25, 26 and 27
Saturdays in December: 3, 10, 17 (May be extended through December 24)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Check their calendar for other open studio dates throughout the year – typically these fall in May, July and September, in addition to November/December.

When the studio is closed to the public, you can shop by appointment, and online.

Where:

2680 Union Street
Oakland

quepasaglass.com

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Gift for the people on your list who appreciate art in everyday life!

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The Experience, Point Richmond: Primorosa’s Haircuts for a Cause

Primorosa Salon in Point Richmond puts on their “Haircuts for a Cause” event each year to raise money for a cause near and dear to the heart of the Eyerim, Primorosa’s owner. Her family has been supporting the El Sacrado Corazon Orphanage in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico since 2012.

This cause may seem a world away, but the good energy is close at hand and heart. Especially at the holidays! Take a look.

So mark your calendar and take the opportunity to get a nicely priced professional haircut. Your $50 donation will be felt by many.

You can also work on your holiday gift list! Browse local vendor’s tables for be art, jewelry, crafts, clothes, crystals & more.

Where:

1 West Richmond Avenue
Richmond
(510)691-1592

primorosasalon.com

By |2022-11-26T18:42:40-08:00November 3rd, 2022|0 Comments

The Experience, Pinole: BearClaw Bakery & Cafe News

The Experience:

Evening Hours + Beer + Wine

Now serving local craft beer and wine Wed – Sat from 5-9pm, BearClaw offers an evening menu of pizza, tacos and tots!

They are honored and excited to serve local brewmaster, Paul Brown’s, beer! After winning a local brewing competition, Del Cielo Brewing Co. in Martinez began brewing and selling his winning lager.

BearClaw invites you to come down and grab a can, or a pint on tap, while it lasts! And sample one of their many pizzas.

PS They’ve been baking your favorites since 1912.

Hours: Mon 7am-2pm; Tues-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. Evenings: Wed-Sat 5-9pm.

Where:

2470 San Pablo Ave
Pinole
(510) 724-3105

http://bearclawbakery.com

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