When: Friday, April 14th, 8-2PM & 5-9PM
Where: Cafe Jolie, 1500 Webster St., Alameda
What: Celebrate the fifth anniversary of a delicious cornerstone of Webster Street! Located down the road from our hotel, Cafe Jolie delights Alameda's tastebuds with a fusion of French and American cuisine. The Cafe promises more than delicious dishes: morsels can be shared in an equally distinctive atmosphere, one that combines coziness with culture and live music.
To celebrate, the Cafe will hand out FREE beignets. Beignets, French desserts consisting of hot dough and sugar, embody the venue's comfy atmosphere. Bite into one and be enveloped by warmth and filling sweetness. Residents of the East Bay recognize the business' knack for satisfying stomachs with mouth-watering meals and consistently vote for the Cafe in best-of competitions in local magazines, like Alamedans who last year selected the location as the best breakfast joint for Alameda Magazine.
Cafe Jolie prides itself with its one-of-a-kind menu of dishes composed of fresh and local ingredients. Restaurant- goers can enjoy the selection of breakfasts, lunches and dinners knowing that every part of their plates come from sustainable vendors. Building on the restaurant's dedication to doing what is best for the environment, the Cafe changes its menu throughout the year to reflect their commitment to buying exclusively seasonal fruits and vegetables. This minimizes the restaurant's carbon footprint and ensures that customers can expect something new and delicious each time they visit.
Cafe Jolie greets early birds with a fresh assortment of various egg dishes, from omelets to scrambles. A creamy espresso drink can be paired with each of these menu items to revive you. Not a morning person? Fill up on yummy Hors D'oeuvres and Soup du Jour for lunch. Those who prefer foods that they can pronounce and enjoy burgers and grilled cheeses. You can look forward to steaks and fish dishes for dinner. Salads and sandwiches are also available, composed of rich and fresh ingredients. Melt-in-your-mouth desserts, such as creamy puddings and cakes, conclude your experience on sweet note. Of course, everything can be enjoyed with a glass of French wine.
Traditions of the Cafe include romantic Valentine's-Day dinners, New-Year's-Eve parties, brunches, and weekly live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Each of these events promote the restaurant's mission in providing a welcoming environment for food connoisseurs and laypeople alike. Seats for these events fill up fast-- if you can nab one, make sure to get the most out of the moment by sipping on wine or espresso!
The cafe is open Sunday to Wednesday from 8AM to 2PM and Thursday to Saturday from 8AM to 9PM. The free Beignets will be handed out on Friday, April 14th,between 8-2PM and 5-9PM To find out more, check out their website at http://www.cafejolies.com/ or call them at (510) 523-4500.
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