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Happy Mother’s Day!
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The Alameda Sun Celebrates Mom
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Give Mom a Pizza
Your Heart this Year
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Refreshing massages
50-minute massages $25 per person
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MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET BRUNCH
Sunday, May 12 • $2395
Three Seatings: 10 AM, 12 Noon & 2 PM
Children under 10 years old — half price!
HOME-STYLE COOKING: Crispy fried prawns, Seafood Pasta in Alfredo
Sauce, Roasted Tri-Tip in BBQ Sauce, Eggs Benedict, Sausage, French
Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Vegetable Egg Rolls, and O’Brien Potatoes.
REFRESHING SALADS: Caesar, Baby Spinach, Organic Mixed Green,
Ambrosia, Fresh Fruit, Potato, Greek Tomato, Cole Slaw and More!
DESSERTS: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, Brownies, Cookies, Tapioca and
Chocolate Pudding & Fresh Fruit Tarts!
BEVERAGES: Coffee, Orange Juice & Iced Tea
Dinner Served from 4:00-9:00pm
Prices Start at $16 95 • Includes Soup or Salad
FEATURING: Lobster, Angus Prime Rib, Angus Steak, Fresh Fish, Seafood,
Fresh Oysters, Lamb, Pork, Chicken & Lots More!
Waterfront Restaurant
1148 Ballena Blvd. 865-5086 • 865-5088
www.pier29restaurant.com
Alameda Epicure
Gil Michaels
For many of us Baby Boomers,
our slow descent into Geezerville
has meant that Mother’s Day is a
time for melancholy reflection and
remembrance, rather than celebration. In remembering my mom, the
angelic Champagne Rosie (my mom
had to be an angel to put up with
my bloated persona for 50 years),
I prefer to focus on the things that
she loved.
Champagne Rosie loved
Champagne, cheeseburgers, great
pizza and, most of all, giving me
advice.
There was her advice on my
attire: “L’il Puddin, don’t go out
wearing brown pants, a green shirt
and a red hat. You look like a giant
shrub.”
There was her advice on my
grooming: “Honey, I know that you
want to look more mature, but that
little moustache and bad haircut
make you look like a huge Hitler.”
There were her observations
on my love life: “Chubbo, I don’t
care if your girlfriend is the Virgin
Mary, Mother Teresa, Joan of Arc
and Oprah Winfrey all put together,
she’s not good enough for my L’il
Puddin and she’s too fat to be wearing tank tops.”
There was her commentary on
Courtesy photo
my social skills: “Gil, I know that Croll’s co-owner and Puertas family matriarch, Teresa
you’re obsessed with culinary stuff. Puertas, enjoys a moment with Croll’s pizza customer
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Alameda Sun
Fashion Show Event
Lanvie Fine Women’s
Apparel hosts a Fashion Show
on Saturday, May 18, highlighting current styles and
previewing their new fall collection.
Lanvie’s Fashion Show features in-house designers Lan
and Reyna offering a Europeaninspired whimsical, stylish and
trendy line for contemporary
women.
By incorporating in-house
design and sourcing, Lanvie
brings an elegant innovative
collection at reasonable prices.
Unique pieces are all travelfriendly and boast a “true-toyou” fit.
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Coffee, Espresso,
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The fashion show begins at
4 p.m., with doors opening at
3 p.m. Free hors d’oeuvres and
wine will be served.
To RSVP and get location of
show, please email: alameda@
lanvie-apparel.com or call 8653688. A goody bag awaits those
who RSVP ahead.
Lanvie has been a family
clothing manufacturing business
in Oakland since 1984. Lan and
husband, Vincent, emigrated
from China to the U.S. in 1997,
with Lan bringing her degree in
Fashion Design.
In 2002, as the family factory was closing, Lan and
Vincent started creating their
own brand. Today, the Lanvie
line can be found in over 300
boutique stores throughout
the country. In 2013 Assistant
Designer Reyna joined Lanvie
with a master’s in Fashion
Design.
Lanvie has two convenient
locations in Alameda — the
West End location is at 1501
Webster Street at the corner of
Webster & Santa Clara.
Food Truck Frenzy:
Mother Trucker
Rock Wall Wine Company
presents Food Truck Frenzy:
Mother Trucker, Saturday, May
11, from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy
an afternoon of award-winning Rock Wall wines, gourmet
street food from some of the
Bay Area’s best food trucks,
an awesome mix by DJ Dave
For more information
about West Alameda,
visit us online at
www.westalameda
business.com.
Come see the history
in your own backyard
Alameda Naval Air
Museum
Building 77,
2151 Ferry Point on
the Former Alameda
Naval Air Station
Stebbins, a complimentary
five-minute back massage,
mini-makeover, face painting, or Food Truck Frenzy
photo booth to commemorate your good time, free
parking and much more!
Event is family-friendly,
open to all ages. Children
under five are free. To purchase wine, you must be 21
or over. Age will be verified at
admission.
This event is known to
sell out! There are a limited
number of presale tickets, so
RSVP today!
Admission will be $10 at
the door, if tickets are still
available.
Club Viva members: please
get ticket information at:
http://rwmothertrucker13.
eventbrite.com
Wine by the glass, flights
and nonalcoholic beverages
will be available for an additional charge at wine bars
and flight tables. Food can be
purchased directly from the
trucks, and most trucks are
cash only.
For a list of participating
food trucks, please check
website.
Are you still looking for a
special gift for Mom? Coco
Tutti, Loops N’ Hoops Jewelry,
Stop, Shop and Roll and
Flower Pop will be on hand
for all your shopping needs.
Come join us for all the fun!
Wishing Everyone's Mom
a Happy Mother's Day!
her Mother Work Day Clubs. The daughter helped
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OPEN FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
BY APPOINTMENT
Continued from page 6
Teresa Puertas’ homemade ranch
As a dutiful
dressing, but it would be kind of
But, a 30-minute diatribe on how to
son,
I
indulged
a diss to others who belong on
clean leeks, make chimichurri and
the list of Alameda’s Great Eats.
blanch asparagus does not make for Champagne
(The margaritas at Otaez, Pier
scintillating dinner conversation.”
Rosie’s
love
of
29’s clam chowder, Gold Coast
As a dutiful son, I indulged
Grill’s rack of lamb, Pappo’s “anyChampagne Rosie’s love of motherly motherly advice.
advice. (I ignored all of it.) And, if she (I ignored all of it.) thing duck,” the salads at Burma
Superstar and Scolari’s “burger
was still sipping Champagne on this
‘n’ fries nirvana.”)
side of the veil this Mother’s Day, I
If
your
mom
is
a
fan
of perfect pizza, as Champagne
would indulge one of her other loves, great pizza, by takRosie was, take her to Croll’s on Mother’s Day.
ing her to Croll’s.
At Croll’s Pizza, the Puertas family, led by Lorenzo Lorenzo Puertas and his mom, Teresa, prepare pizza
and his mom, Teresa, is making the best pizza in Alameda with real motherly attention, care and love.
Croll’s Pizza is open for dinner only at 705 Central
— ever. Their new menu lists several delicacies that are
already in the Alameda “Great Eats” hall of fame. With Ave. Order pizza for pick up at 864-2828.
Croll’s new menu items added, that Alameda Great Eats
I’ll have the lot at [email protected]
list now includes:
1. Croll’s Garlic-Cheese Bread. This dish is a decadent, delicious and glorious “Death By Cheese”; a beautiful, cheesy, gooey, crispy, garlicky delight. When eaten
straight from Croll’s ovens, with their homemade red
sauce, it is truly one of Alameda’s finest culinary treats.
2. Croll’s new Spring Seasonal Pizza. “Fresh local
asparagus, aged Parmesan cheese, creamy mozzarella
and Black Forest ham in our homemade creamy garlic
sauce,” said Lorenzo. “The we top it with lemon zest from
lemons grown in my neighbor’s Alameda backyard.” This
pizza features a superb, aromatic balance of asparagus,
ham, garlic and lemon flavors. Excellent.
3. Croll’s new “Batatista” pizza features thinly sliced
sweet potato with red onions, sheep’s milk feta cheese,
fresh garlic, and California extra-virgin olive oil. An eclectic blend of sweet and salt savoriness, with a mild garlic
punch. Terrific.
4. Croll’s new “Smoky Sue” pizza is topped with
toasted leaves of kale, gorgonzola, Parmesan and lemon
zest, over Croll’s homemade creamy garlic sauce. A
Croll’s guest took one bite of her Smoky Sue and said,
“Oh, my God, I’m in heaven!”
5. Croll’s famous Margherita pizza rounds out the
top five. Lorenzo describes this pizza as, “the classic
Italian pizza made with our special tomato sauce, sliced
Roma tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil” (from
Lorenzo’s backyard). Croll’s Margherita is Alameda’s most
popular pizza, and is a favorite of celebrated local culinary
goddess Weezie Mott. It is also a favorite of another Croll’s
guest, a vociferous, pizza loving nine-year-old boy, who
loudly proclaimed it to be, “The best pizza, ever!”
I could easily fill the remaining spots on the Alameda
Great Eats List with goodies from Croll’s new menu,
like their famous Gold Coast and Fernside pizzas and
Crow’s Nest Facility Available for Small Banquets
CALL FOR INFO: 522-4262
See our exhibits on the China Clipper, Doolittle
Raid on Tokyo, Battle of Midway, Benton Field,
WAVES, SeaBees and much more!
TREAT THEM
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Alameda SDA Church
1515 Verdi ~ Alameda
Register at:
www.laughyourway.com
Information:
866-525-2844
Saturday May 18
Doors Open | 5:45 pm
Event | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sunday May 19
Doors Open | 8:45 am
Event | 9:30 am-1:00 pm
Register at: www.LaughYourWay.com
Pappo
Momma Loves...
Mother’s Day Brunch
Fresh Orange Juice Sm 3.5 | Lg 4.5
Coffee/Iced Tea 3
Mimosa | Bellini 8
Blood Orange Soda | Organic Lemonade 4
1st Course Homemade Strawberry Lemonade 4.5
Fresh Baked Croissants with Strawberry Butter | Fresh Fruit
2nd Course
Classic Eggs Benedict | Prather Ranch Maple Ham | Breakfast Potatoes
Asparagus & Smoked Salmon Scramble | Red Onions | Fresh Chives
Tow Eggs Any Style | Prather Ranch Bacon | Breakfast Potatoes
Buttermilk Strata | Assorted Berries | Vanilla Syrup | Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Braised Duck on Baguette | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Cilantro | Potatoes or Salad
Penne Pasta Primavera | Spring Onion | Mushrooms | Asparagus | Rosemary Cream
3rd Course
Double Chocolate Terrine | Creme Anglaise | Sea Salt
Almond Orange Cake | Orange Marmalade | Fresh Whipped Cream
Twenty Six Dollars Per Person
2320 Central Ave. • 337-9100 • www.PappoRestaurant.com
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR FOR
JULY 21!
Alameda Meals on Wheels
17th Annual
Community Faire &
Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Sunday, July 21 · 1 to 5 pm
at
Rock
Wall
Wine Company
Largest fundraiser of the year
for Alameda Meals on Wheels
MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS SPECIAL!
1510 Webster Street, Alameda
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Please show your support and come out to what is called
“the best event in Alameda!”
M-F 8:30-5:30 • Sat. 9:00-2:00
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Alameda Auto Lab
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Preserving the
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Join Mark Gungor for his twoday, VIDEO, Laugh Your Way
to a Better Marriage event!
Pizza: Now gourmet at Island favorite
OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
10AM to 4PM
Small, focused classes and workshops with
highly qualified teachers in Hatha, Vinyasa
and Iyengar Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation,
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Clubs Paved Way for Mothers Day
Dennis Evanosky
Julia Ward Howe takes credit for
coming up with Mother’s Day as we
know it today. Her 1870 proclamation put the day on the American
calendar. Howe’s proclamation was
a reaction to death during the Civil
War. She called on mothers to unite
and protest the futility of their sons
killing other mothers’ sons.
By 1873 women’s groups in 18
North American cities were observing Howe’s holiday.
When it came to celebrating
mothers, another woman preceded
Howe by some 15 years. In the 1850s
Anna Reeves Jarvis started Mother
Work Day Clubs, organizations that
focused on providing medicine for
the poor and on improving sanitary
conditions. During the Civil War,
Mothers Day Clubs cared for all
soldiers — regardless of whether
Courtesy photo
they fought for the Union or the
Anna
Reeves
Jarvis
holds
her
daughter
and
namesake.
Confederacy. When the war ended,
Jarvis worked to bring people The mother pioneered the idea of Mother’s Day with
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Treat Mom Right. Make Sure Her Car
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$5 Admission / Children under 12 FREE
Men & Women in Uniform: No Charge
May 9, 2013
Taste of Alameda
· Hors d’oeuvres from
local restaurants
· Tucker’s ice cream
Wine Tasting
· Tastings from
award-winning
California wineries
Silent Auction
· Fine wines, gift
baskets, vacation
destinations
Live Swing and
Jazz Music
· Provided by Three
O’Clock Jump
Children’s
Play Area
· Backyard Carnivals
SUGGESTED $20 DONATION AT THE DOOR
Underwriting and auction item donations are welcome.
Visa & Mastercard accepted for donations and payments.
For information about receiving meals or volunteering for
Alameda Meals on Wheels or Alameda Friendly Visitors
call (510) 865-6131 or visit www.alamedamealsonwheels.org