MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET at FIVE
Sunday, May 12, 2013
10am – 2pm
$70 per person
Including- bottomless mimosas, juice, coffee, sodas and iced tea
$25 for children ages 6 to 12, Free for children 5 and under
Five-berkeley.com
RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT: OPENTABLE.COM
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INCONTRO RISTORANTE IN DANVILLE
Sunday, May 12, 2013
10am – 2pm
5PM – 9PM
Incontrodanville.com
RESERVATION CAN BE MADE AT: OPENTABLE.COM
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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & DINNER at Picán
Sunday, May 12th, 2013
11a – 8p
Brunch 45/adults, 20/children • Dinner 60/adults, 25/children
Celebrate Mom at Picán!
Picanrestaurant.com
RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT: OPENTABLE.COM

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TOAST in Rockridge Oakland
Mother’s Day 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
TOAST will be serving brunch in addition to lunch & dinner in honor of Mother’s Day. Join us on the patio for mimosas, brunch specialties and a little love.
Toastoakland.com
RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT: OPENTABLE.COM
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ZUT! On Fourth in Berkeley
Sunday, May 12th, 2013
10:30am – 3pm and Open 9pm to Closing
Zutonfourth.com
RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT: OPENTABLE.COM

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards: Strawberry Rhubarb Galette
Executive Chef Matt Greco has added a sweet surprise to the dessert menu this spring, a strawberry rhubarb galette with candied orange peel and lavender ice cream! This divine dessert is both refreshing and satisfying with wine pairings available. For more information or to make a reservation,
call (925) 456-2450.
Wentevineyards.com/restaurant

Pican Restaurant: Pickled Blueberries
Pican Restaurant in Uptown Oakland, specializes in delicious Southern cuisine with a California fusion. Executive Chef Sophie Uong serves a delicios pork belly with pickled blueberries for dinner. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (925) 456-2450.
Picanrestaurant.com

FIVE Restaurant: Braeburn Apple and Cranberry Crostada
Celebrate the fruits and berries of Summer in Downtown Berkeley. Chef Banks White serves up a delicious braeburn apple and cranberry crostada with whipped laura chanel goat cheese for $8.
Five-berkeley.com

Make Your Reservations Today!

“54 at the Garden”

1.5 oz Remy V
0.5 oz creme de viollette
0.5 oz lavender syrup
0.5 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz Bundaberg ginger beer

Combine all ingredients except for ginger beer in a mixing tin with ice. Shake and strain into a double rocks glass with ice. Top with Bundaberg ginger beer.

By Sam Babalola of Pican Restaurant

Cheers and GO WARRIORS!

This summer, the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country brings some of the hottest musicians to Livermore for a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. Amidst the rolling hills of the Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is thrilled to bring acts like, Smash Mouth, Huey Lewis, Counting Crows and Chicago to the unique concert venue.

Sip, Savor and Sing at The Concerts at Wente Vineyards
The Concerts Return for the 27th Season

Livermore Valley, CA – April 16, 2013: The Concerts at Wente Vineyards, now in the 27th season is proud to continue their tradition of summer concerts with a stellar line-up of acts for the 2013 season. As Northern California’s most unique concert experience, Wente Vineyards will host a summer of top name headliners in its spectacular vineyard setting. Every performance presents a memorable evening of entertainment and superb dining with a selection of different ticketing options. Delivering an exciting selection of musical genres, The Concerts at Wente Vineyards is thrilled to announce its line-up for 2013:

JULY

Under the Sun Tour

Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray & the Gin Blossoms – Wednesday, 7/10

Huey Lewis & The News “Sports” 30th Anniversary Tour – Wednesday, 7/16

Counting Crows & The Wallflowers – Wednesday, 7/17

AUGUST

An Evening with Chicago – Monday, 8/5

Chris Botti – Monday, 8/19

SEPTEMBER

REO Speedwagon – Thursday, 9/12

Tickets go on sale for Entertainment Club Members on May 5th and to the general public on May 19. With a variety of ticket options, guests can choose from a number of different dining and seating choices. The Restaurant Front Row ticket includes stage-front seating, a four-course dinner at the award-winning The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards prior to the show, reserved parking, tax and gratuity. Prices for Restaurant Front Row tickets start at $269.

Tickets inclusive of a buffet-style wine country inspired dinner by Catering at Wente Vineyards are available by reservation and include tables on the lawn, seating eight or ten guests. This option provides guests with a view of the concert from their dining table. These tickets include Premium Outdoor Dining and Mezzanine Outdoor Dining, which offer different seating locations within the concert area. The price of the ticket includes seating, the evening’s performance, and the buffet style dinner served from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., tax and gratuity. Prices start from $249.

Tickets without dinner options are sold at prices starting at $79, and allow guests the option to dine at The Grill at Wente Vineyards prior to the show. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages are not included in the price of tickets, but may be purchased separately at the show.

The Concerts at Wente Vineyards

Fine wine and food, complemented by gracious, personal service, are the hallmarks of the Wente Vineyards concert experience. Concerts are held at the beautiful Wente Vineyards Restaurant and Event Center, located at 5050 Arroyo Road, in a picturesque valley a few miles south of the town of Livermore. Seating is in a terraced amphitheater surrounded by gardens, hillsides and tile-roofed winery buildings recreated in the style of old California. Patrons can choose either a four-course dinner in the award-winning The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, followed by reserved, stage-front seating, or a buffet-style dinner at tables of ten on the lawn. The intimate nature and the limited number of tickets sold guarantee that every seat offers guests an outstanding entertainment experience.

About Wente Vineyards

Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country; owned and managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery draws from nearly 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Wente Vineyards is distributed in all 50 states and in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2010, Wente Vineyards was among the first wineries to receive the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing designation, and one of the only wineries to certify every aspect of its business. In 2011, Wente Family Estates was named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and a top 30 wine company by Wine Business Monthly. 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Wente family bringing Chardonnay cuttings to California. Today, the Wente clone of Chardonnay is the most widely planted in California. This year, the winery celebrates its 130th anniversary.

For more information about Wente Vineyards, visit www.wentevineyards.com

1834 Fourth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
510.644.3002
FourthStreet.com
Map and Directions

Fourth Street offers a variety of shopping and dining choices whether your interests be high fashion, earth-friendly goods for the home and body, distinguished foot wear, fine jewelry, bagels OR dinner with a friend. This regional shopping district, referred to by Sunset Magazine as “one of the eleven great streets of the West” offers a great public experience. Stroll, Shop, Dine. Visit 60 fine boutiques and restaurants.

The roots of the Fourth Street shopping area began in the mid 1960′s with a vision to develop the area into an Industrial Park; thus, a redevelopment area was declared by the City of Berkeley. The area is bound by Cedar Street, Sixth Street, University Avenue and Frontage Road. As many as eighty old homes were moved or destroyed in the process. In time, the redevelopment agency’s vision failed to attract industry. Berkeley’s business image was so tarnished during the 1960′s by the endless news accounts of political turmoil and activism that businesses just passed on Berkeley’s new industrial park.

The land lay fallow for over 15 years. However, many businesses thrived within and around the Fourth Street area for decades and continue to this day. Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto has served the public in this area for almost 100 years. Truitt & White Lumber Company has been in business for over 60 years. Brennan’s is still famous for it’s Irish Coffee and fresh food.

By 1976 the Berkeley Redevelopment Agency had given up on the industrial park idea and requested proposals for the development for a small parcel on Fourth Street. Abrams/Millikan & Kent, a small design/build firm specializing in hand crafted houses and offices proposed a concept of a Building Design Center – conceived as a place catering to the home owner, presented by a guild of businesses specializing in furniture, stained glass, solar power, hot tubs, lighting, textiles and interior design. Along with the craft shops and showrooms, AMK built the Fourth Street Grill, which soon became famous throughout the country for Mark Miller’s great cuisine. Thus, by 1981 a shopping neighborhood, with a regional clientele, was born.

During the 1980′s Abrams/Millikan & Kent and later Drew Properties developed several additional properties on the East side of Fourth Street creating the nucleus of a vibrant shopping corridor. Slowly the street started to move beyond crafts and services, while still keeping its focus on shops devoted to the environment of the home. In the last phases of development, extending shopping North and South, the focus on design has broadened to include a number of independent shops devoted to fashion and food. Throughout the development, a philosophy has been maintained of trying to attract retailers that provide unique, interesting and high quality merchandise.

For Fourth Street Shop Listing, click here.

1822 San Pablo Ave
(between Delaware St & Hearst Ave)
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 843-2473
Albatrosspub.com

Known for its cozy, laid-back vibe, the Albatross sits slyly on San Pablo Ave., a local secret with an atmosphere that greets you like the guts of an old wooden pirate ship, overflowing with frothy beer and competitive spirits.

Live Music, Original Art, and Board Games
Groove on funky wall art and live music, warm yer bones by the fire, and chill at wooden tables playing Connect Four, Scrabble, Boggle and dozens of other board games.

Darts, Pool Table, and Quiz Night
Nail bullseyes at one of the Albatross’s six professional dart boards or slap down a fiver and let ‘er rip at our weekly Tuesday darts tournament.

Chalk up and take your tipsy buddies for a ride Paul Newman-style at our pool table.

Or if you’re more into the cerebral mind melt thing, compete for free drink chips at the Albatross’s Sunday night Brainstormer Trivia Pub Quiz.

Insane Beer and Scotch Selection
Thirst? What’s that? With a bunch of Belgian beers and microbrews that would make beer snobs blush, the Albatross caters to your taste buds old school. You want a classic single malt? Honey, you’re home.

Dogs Welcome and B.Y.O.F(ood)
Though we don’t like raucous jerk offs, we do like bending the rules. You don’t have to screw the pooch – you can bring Fido in on his leash until 8 p.m. You can also bring your own grub, we don’t mind. Heck, we’ll even let you have a bowl of steaming hot popcorn from the Albatross’s antique phone booth for a buck.

Need Some Space?
Though we like to think of ourselves as the unsmothering type, we understand if you need some space. We take reservations for parties, large and small, and rent the pub out for large events when we’re closed. We’re good at relationships and will respect your party’s boundaries, so long as it notifies us of its needs well in advance.

Let Your Hair Down if You Have Hair
We’re the oldest pub in Berkeley, which means we’ve successfully precipitated drunk dialing since, well, before cell phones even existed. Original owners Bill Scanlon and Phil Randall opened our doors in 1964. Three years later, brothers Val and Bob Johnson steered The Bird (our preferred nickname) into your hearts for the next 30 years.

In 1997, the pub received a woman’s touch when Wendy Halambeck and Linda Zsilavetz restored the whole freaking place – from the walls to the specially designed bar hooks for gal’s purses to the restrooms as personable and spotless as your grandmother’s water closet.

But take our word for it, you won’t think the bathrooms are the best part. (Though they’re pretty damn good.)

UNDER 21 NOT ADMITTED
ONE BEVERAGE MINIMUM
CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED
ATM AVAILABLE

When you walk into francesca’s, you’ll find treasures everywhere! Make sure you look in every nook and cranny because there is always something new to discover. We know you will find something ah-mazing! If you need help, no worries–our boutique associates are ready to help you in any way you need. With new merchandise arriving daily, you’ll probably find yourself coming in often to see all the latest items. We love that, because we love taking care of you!

With Two East Bay Locations:

Bay Street
5659 Bay Street
Emeryville, CA 94608510-655-1515

The Clocktower (Now Open!)
3569 A & B Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549925-283-3625

Visit Their Website:francescas.com

For proof, look no further than the 2013 crop of best new restaurants and eateries…Only on East Bay Loop!

Haven (Located in Jack London Sqr. Oakland)
Havenoakland.com

Miss Oles (Located in Old Oakland)
Missolliesoakland.com

Duende Oakland (Located in Downtown Oakland)
Duendeoakland.com

Loring Café (Located in Uptown Oakland)
http://www.loringcafe.com

Lungomare (Located in Jack London Sqr. Oakland)
Lungomareoakland.com

Camber Restaurant and Bar (Located in Uptown Oakland)
Yelp.com

Hopscotch Oakland (Located in Uptown Oakland)
Hopscotchoakland.com

Sweet Bar Bakery (Located in Uptown Oakland)
Sweetbarbakery.com

Ramen Shop (Rockridge Oakland)
Ramenshop.com

Forge (Located in Jack London Sqr. Oakland)
Theforgepizza.com

Rosamunde Sausage Grill (Located in Old Oakland)
Rosamundesausagegrill.com

Nido (Located in Jack London Sqr. Oakland)
Nidooakland.com

Borgo Italia (Located in Old Oakland)
Borgoitaliaoakland.com

WELCOME TO OAKLAND…..THE HOME OF INTERNATIONAL CUISINE.

This is why we couldn’t be happier for the recent success story of movie “Fruitvale” for winning the top award “Jury Prize” at this year’s acclaimed 2013 Sundance Film Festival.

Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film also stars Melonie Diaz, Ahna O’Reilly, Chad Michael Murray, Kevin Durand, and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer.

Based on “the true story of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.”

Congratulations to “Fruitvale” for your stellar performance. We couldn’t be a prouder community for your achievement.

Celebrating 60 Years of service to the community and children of the East Bay, The Tilden Park Steam Trains offers rides along the scenic ridge on a scaled-down Local Motives. Kids will want to ride again and again through the miniature town and shady trees as it takes them through an enchanting journey through a small forest of redwoods. The train rides run from 11am–6pm on weekends and holidays. In the summer, the train is open Mon–Fri 11am–5pm. For information call (510) 548-6100.

Website: Redwoodvalleyrailway.com

TBHM is comprised of three young gentlemen from the East Bay that have gone off in different directions but inevitably have met one another along the way in different cities and Universities to create a unique sound. The group is comprised of Eric Merrida Jr. (Wet Money E) from Richmond California, Rolando Oliver (Bailey Ro) from Richmond California, and Jermayne Slaughter (Money Mayne) from Oakland California. Their producer, who hails from Richmond, CA, is Paul Williams (YpOnTheBeat); he has production credits with NhT Boyz, E-40, The Jacka, IAMSU, and Mistah FAB among others.

TBHM has had collaborations with other local and national artists. Oakland ingénue Kreayshawn shot and edited their popular “Ride By” video. (Many just attribute her success to her one catchy radio played “Gucci Gucci” song, but she has a more skilled repertoire than most are aware of; further proof that to succeed as a musician in the Bay you need to have an array of skills.)

Their sound is Bay Area, but there’s a clear southern influence going on. Musicians from the Bay can’t deny their roots and generally are the forerunners in creating unique sounds. TBHM recognized this when they would see their style being quickly replicated while attending Southern University (SU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While they still retain their Bay Area sound, it’s likely their time at SU had an impact on the smoothness of their music. SU also had an impact on their skills. Wet Money E and Baily Ro graduated with a degree in Business Marketing and Money Mayne in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. They utilized their time at SU to gain some of the necessary skills to promote themselves, and build their brand. They have a large following that is a result of their unique style, skill at self-promotion and branding including their own Tshirt brand, and their ability to play large shows.
While their talents are each unique, each one of The Brother-Hood, including their producer, have one very important thing in common: their love for C.R.E.A.M., Berkeley’s addictive ice-cream sandwich store that has a cult following. You’ll likely find them there getting inspiration for their next move. Check out one of the new songs, Calculatin’, from their new album, Ocean’s 3. As Wet Money E puts it, the album is a combination of their talent and drive “…one of our favorite movies is Ocean’s 11; in the movie they were intelligent people with unique skills who came together to hit a lick, and got away with it. And that is what we feel like we are doing with our music.”

YouTube Video:

Calculatin’ By TBHM Produced by YpOnTheBeat:

Follow The Brother-Hood:

Website:TheBrotherHoodMusicTv.com
Facebook
Twitter
YPOnTheBeat:Yponthebeat.com

By Pamela Neher, Editor
Lalavalentine.com

With a Brand NEW Happy Hour Menu!
Wed-Sun 5:30-6:30
Fri-Sat 10-11

HAPPY HOUR!
$5 Margaritas, $5 Sangria, $5 Caipirinhas
Spiced Nuts $3, Chicharrón de Pollo $6, Queso Fundido $8

TACO TUESDAY!
3 for $9 / $3.50 each
CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP
with Guacasalsa and Cabbage Slaw
CARNE ASADA
with Pinquitos Charros and Cayenne Pepper Salsa
ACHIOTE CHICKEN
with Mango-Habañero Salsa, Crema and Pickled Onions
GRILLED CORN “ESQUITES”
with Cotija and Romaine
RUMBO MARGARITA
$6 GLASS / $30 PITCHER

Don’t Miss out!

Location:
4293 Park Blvd. Oakland, CA 94602

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!

Website:
Rumboalsurrestaurant.com

Innovative and contemporary, Ozumo’s cuisine is offered in an elegant, modern Japanese design-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Oakland’s Uptown District. this sleek and sophisticated space boasts Oakland’s largest Sushi Bar (the heart of the Ozumo dining experience), a traditional robata grill, an alurring dining room and sake lounge as well as three private dining rooms and chef counter seating.

Their Sushi Bar is specially designed to allow guests to experience the time-honored tradition of sitting eye to eye with sushi chefs, and have the options of ordering dishes from the sushi or full menus, including omakase style. The Robata, or “around the fireplace” grill is reminiscent of the japanese custom of cooking in the irori, the traditional charcoal-fired hearth once found in every home. they serve very unique and specialty small plates.

Their Sake Lounge’s modern and sleek decor is a perfect venue for gatherings with colleagues or friends. The menu carries one of the widest selections of premium imported sake in North America, as well as a knowledgeable staff that provides the best recommendations.

Headed by Executive Chef Yo Matsuzaki, the menu is contemporary and authentic. Dishes are prepared with bold intense flavors with an emphasis on high quality, and fresh ingredients. He brings together the meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables in the most extensive and innovative expressions of Japanese cuisine. There is never a protocol on ordering from the menu, dishes are meant to be shared at the table or enjoyed individually, izakaya style.

In addition to a number of special events and promotions, they also offer Private and Group Dining, and run Happy Hour Cocktails and specials daily as well as sexy bar bites. Make Ozumo Oakland your next destination.