Tuscan cuisine

The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars

The Experience:

A fun way to shop for holiday gifting treasures!

Make a reservation to visit Dashe Cellars for a Prix Fixe Tasting. Their menu consists of five  current release wines in their unique, urban tasting room located in a historic airplane hangar on Alameda Point. Inside, you’ll try some world-class wines served by their knowledgeable staff who can help you with your gift decisions! The tasting room is located among barrels, right in the middle of their winemaking area where you’ll be wrapped in the sweet smell of wine aging in barrels and be amazed by the rows of oak barrels and tanks that surround you.

The tasting is $30 for one hour. Book your reservation You may also want to visit to find wines for your holiday celebrations, for your team, clients and special friends. They’ll help you select the perfect bottles and handle everything, from handwritten notes (if you order by phone) to order tracking. 510-452-1800 or email [email protected] to get started.

And it is no surprise that their Dry Creek Reserve Zinfandel was featured on the iconic wine list at Chez Panisse for their annual Zinfandel Week! Be sure to put it on your list.

Happy shopping!

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

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: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering August 20 Menu

The Experience:

Make it Tuscan for dinner next week!

Let Chef Rudy take care of your meals for you. Here’s the menu for Tuesday, August 20. Fill your week with a bit of Tuscany!

Choose 3 entrées, each including 2 portions plus 1 Salad & 1 Focaccia per entrée. Package Price: only $80 (or $13.33 per meal) Order by Friday, August 16 and pick it up on Tuesday, August 20 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 Aug 20:

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 & Vegetables made with Walnut Basil Pesto
  2. Lasagna with Bechamel & all-beef Chianti Meat Sauce
  3. Penne con Salmone Affumicato
  4. Pasta & smoked salmon and cream sauce with grated parmesan
  5. Pizza – Mushrooms & Olives Note VEGETARIAN or VEGAN
  6. Ravioli di Zucca con Gorgonzola – Butternut Squash Ravioli with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
  7. Risotto Saffron con Pollo (Saffron Rice with Chicken & Sausage) – Saffron/Onion/Peas & Carrots sautéed rice *Vegan on request
  8. VEGAN – Stuffed Pepper with Rice & Lentils topped with toasted Pistacchi  with roasted vegetables

Order by Friday, August 16, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, August 20 between 11am and 6pm.

Sound good? C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. They also have meal packages and family meals. Questions or to place your order: [email protected] or  510.769.4828. 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: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering June 26 Menu

The Experience:

What’s for dinner next week?

Let Chef Rudy take care of your meals for you. Here’s the menu for Tuesday, June 25. Fill your week with a bit of Tuscany!

Choose 3 entrées, each including 2 portions plus 1 Salad & 1 Focaccia per entrée. Package Price: only $80 (or $13.33 per meal) Order by Friday June 21 and pick it up on Tuesday June 25 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 June 25:

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. Ravioli Spinaci – Spinach Ravioli & Meat Sauce (beef) – Garnish: parmigiano/black pepper
  2. Ravioli Porcini – Mushroom Ravioli with mushroom cream sauce
  3. Pasta ‘al forno’ Penne with Bechamel & all-beef Meat Sauce
  4. Roast Chicken and Saffron Rice, Carrots, Peas, Bell Pepper, Chili Flake
  5. Pizza Carciofi  – choose Traditional Mozzarella or Vegan – Artichokes, Olives & Fra’ Mani Prosciutto Cotto (cooked ham)
  6. Risotto Boscaiola *Vegan on request – Spicy Tomato Sauce, Mushrooms & Olives with sautéed rice
  7. Penne with Walnut & Basil Pesto *Vegan on request

Order by Friday, June 21, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, June 25 between 11am and 6pm.

Sound good? C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. They also have meal packages and family meals. Questions or to place your order: [email protected] or  510.769.4828. 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

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering June 4 Menu

The Experience:

Bring a bit of Tuscany to your table!

Check out Chef Rudy’s menu for Tuesday, June 4. Fill your week with a bit of Tuscany!

Choose 3 entrées, each including 2 portions plus 1 Salad & 1 Focaccia per entrée. Package Price: only $80 (or $13.33 per meal) Order by Friday May 31 and pick it up on Tuesday June 4 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 June 4:

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 & Vegetables made with Walnut Basil Pesto
  2. Lasagna with Bechamel & all-beef Chianti Meat Sauce
  3. Penne con Salmone Affumicato – Pasta & smoked salmon and cream sauce. garnish: grated parmesan
  4. Pizza Mushrooms & Olives Note VEGETARIAN or VEGAN
  5. Ravioli di Zucca con Gorgonzola – Butternut Squash Ravioli with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
  6. Risotto Saffron con Pollo (Saffron Rice with Chicken & Sausage) – Saffron/Onion/Peas & Carrots sautéed rice *Vegan on request
  7. VEGAN – Portobello Cap, Spinach & Hearty Lentils with Sage – Topped with toasted Cashews / roasted vegetables side dish

Order by Friday, May 31, 5pm. Pickup or Delivery on Tuesday, June 4 between 11am and 6pm.

Sound good? C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. They also have meal packages and family meals. Questions or to place your order: [email protected] or  510.769.4828. 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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