News Update

It’s time for another scavenger hunt! Have fun doing this season’s outdoor socially-distanced Spring Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Alameda. Colorful spring decals have been placed in some of the window displays. Stroll the downtown sidewalks to find the items needed to create a colorful Spring basket.

Click to print this Coloring Page for kids to join the hunt! Each of the items to be found is pictured on the page.

Do the scavenger hunt in one day or take your time while visiting the fabulous businesses located in Alameda’s downtown district.

Prizes! Find all 8 items for a chance to win one of ten $25 gift cards to a favorite downtown business. Submit your completed entry form no later than Sunday, April 11.

Special Offers! Businesses are extending the fun by offering treats, contests, and special discounts during the downtown scavenger hunt. Step into shops and restaurants for these springtime happenings.

Get all the details here: www.DowntownAlameda.com/SpringStroll

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and worth celebrating all weekend. If you’re looking to make dinner plans or need to buy a unique and special gift, it’s not too late. Downtown Alameda has everything you need to curate the perfect Valentine’s Day experience.

Downtown businesses are Open With Care, providing convenient and safe options from in-person shopping and online opportunities, to curbside pickup, outdoor dining, and local delivery. Show your love for local businesses and your special person.

Something Sweet… Grab a bouquet of cupcakes or other treat to celebrate Valentines Day. Sweet hearts for your sweetheart are available at favorite stops like Crispian Bakery, Feel Good Bakery, Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, and Tucker’s Ice Cream. 

Gifts and Bouquets… There’s no excuse to go home empty-handed when a number of florists and gift shops can be found in Downtown Alameda. Unique gifts can be found at local shops like Bead Inspirations, Daisy’s, and Sumbody. You can also pick out gifts and beautiful flower arrangement at Central Florist and South Shore Florist. And for the man in your life, Bonne Vie has a terrific selection of quality cigars (and beers too!).

Dining On the Patio… Valentine’s Day may look a little different this year but downtown restaurants are able to offer a variety of outdoor seating options. Check for patio seating at Alley & Vine, American Oak, Asena, Cinema Grill, Spinning Bones, The Park Street Tavern, and more.

Dinner & Wine at Home… In the mood for a quiet evening at home? Downtown restaurants are making it easy to share a special meal. Take advantage of pick-up or delivery options from restaurants like Angela’s, East End, Hobnob, Pappo, and Wine & Waffles. And don’t forget the bubbles… Alameda Cellars, Bonne Vie, CRAFT Beer & Wine, Farmstead Cheeses & Wines, Park Street Wine Cellars, and The Preacher’s Daughter all offer a wonderful selection of sparkling wines.

Indoor Fun with the Family… For after-dinner fun with the family, set aside space for a puzzle or game. D20 Games carries top-rated family games and two-player games. You’ll also find a large selection of games and puzzles at Toy Safari.

Pictured above: Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, American Oak, Bonne Vie, Tucker’s Ice Cream, Toy Safari, Sumbody, The Park Street Tavern, Alley & Vine

Update: Alameda Restaurant Week returns March 5 – April 3, 2022! View current info: alamedarestaurantweek.com

Alameda Restaurant Week is back for a 4th year! Join us January 21-31, 2021 for a week of sweet, savory, and safe local dining! 

This restaurant week may be the most important one yet as the restaurants weather through the second wave of shutdowns. You can support Downtown Alameda’s dining scene by ordering signature food & drink items from these participating restaurants during Alameda Restaurant Week:

Alley & Vine, American Oak, Asena, Cinema Grill, Dragon Rouge, East End, Hang Ten Boiler, Hobnob, Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, La Penca Azul, Lola’s Chicken Shack, Poke Koma, Sidestreet Pho, Speisekammer, Spinning Bones, The Park Street Tavern, The Preacher’s Daughter, The Star on Park, Toomie’s Thai, and Town Tavern

See Alameda Restaurant Week’s article in the San Francisco Chronicle!

Whatever you’re eating this restaurant week, be it a wood-fired pizza from East End or a rotisserie platter from Spinning Bones, you can’t go wrong.

Ordering directly from restaurants rather than third-party apps allows your purchase to go directly to the restaurants. And think about ordering a little extra with your main dish — that dessert or specialty cocktail.

Stop by Daisy’s on Park Street and pick up an Alameda Strong face mask with your donation to the Alameda Strong relief fund.

These face masks have 3 cloth layers, a filter pocket and nose wire, and are a really comfortable way to show you are “Alameda Strong” and keep our community safe. Suggested donation is $20 or more.

Daisy’s is located at 1347 Park Street. Alameda Strong face masks are also available at Calafia Taqueria on Webster Street.

Alameda Strong Relief Fund:

Many of our local small businesses need your help. The goal of the Alameda Strong Community Fund is to raise over $1 million for grants that will help our small businesses reopen and recover.

Please consider making a donation today: www.alamedastrong.org