2011 PSBA Awards
The 13th Annual Park Street Business Association Awards were presented at last month’s PSBA holiday party. Congratulations to the following PSBA businesses!
New Business of the Year
Flowers Clothing Company, 2305 Santa Clara Ave
Retail Business of the Year
Happy Feet Children’s Shoes, 1354 Park Street
Culinary Business of the Year
Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street
Professional Business of the Year (tie)
Kevin R. Kearney, CPA, 1516 Oak Street #207
Kevin Kennedy, LLC, 1516 Oak Street #101
Member of the Year
Bruce Reeves, Law Office of Reeves & Seidler, 2527 Santa Clara Ave
Read more about each of the businesses on our Shop Park Street Wordpress site: http://parkstreetbusiness.wordpress.com
posted 1/23/12
This Week's Happenings
in the Park Street Business District
The Park Street Business District is the commercial, civic, and cultural center of Alameda, CA. There's always something happening here! To receive news about events happening on Park Street, follow us on Facebook and Twitter or sign up for our weekly email.
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January 30 - February 5
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street
The Hotsy Totsy Hillbilly Jazzbos
Tues, January 31; 7:00-9:00pm
A lively blend of Hot Jazz, Country and Western and Popular songs from the '30s -- this month features a guest fiddle player. More info: www.juliestea.com
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Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street
Body Therapy For Health
Tues, January 31; 7:30-8:30pm
FREE Introduction and Demonstration of Cranio Sacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, and Rosen Method Therapy with Catherine Mac Guinness R.N. Come to learn more and to experience this amazing work and how it can be used. More info: www.juliestea.com
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Books Inc., 1344 Park Street
Author Appearance: Jacqueline E. Luckett
Thur, February 2; 7:00pm
Best selling author of the novel, “In Search of Tina Turner” returns to Alameda to read and sign copies of her new novel, “Passing Love.” Please join us... More info: Books Inc. in Alameda, Events (Facebook page)
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Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave
Skip Henderson & The Starboard Watch
Fri, February 3; 8:30pm
A full evening of song and music, drinking songs seafaring music. Arrive in Pirate garb and get a free rum drink! More info: www.speisekammer.com
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Silk Road, 1412 Park Street
Crochet Workshop
Sat, February 4; 9:00-10:00am
Learn to crochet!! A workshop held by one of our local artists, supplies are provided. $30 when you pre-register, $40 for drop in. email silkroadworkshop@gmail.com to RSVP or for more details.
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Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave
Kit and The Branded Men
Sat, February 4; 8:30pm
Kit and the Branded Men is a four-piece classic country band out of the San Francisco Bay Area. With influences such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline & Rose Maddox... you might stumble upon a waltz, 2-step, bopper or old-timey tear-jerkin’ crier. More info: www.speisekammer.com
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The Hobnob, 1313 Park Street
Super Bowl Frenzy
Sun, February 5; 3:00-6:00pm
We're celebrating no matter what!! It's Superbowl People!! Food Specials, Drink Specials, We are having so much fun you won't care who wins!! And, and, and, ... we have the Biggest Screen in Alameda!!
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Mondays; 5:30-7:30pm, Monday Mojitos
Angela's Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave
Tuesdays; 7:00-9:00pm, Tuesday Night Live Music
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street
Thursdays; 9:30-11:30am, Mama & Baby Coffee and Chat
Silk Road, 1412 Park Street
Thursdays; 10:00pm, Karaoke Night
The Hobnob, 1313 Park Street
Fridays; 5:30-7:30pm, Friday Night Flights
Angela's Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave
Fridays; 6:00am-9:00pm, Bead Night
Bead Inspirations, 1544 Park Street
Fridays; 8:30pm, Zydeco Music & Dance at Eagles Hall
Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave
Fridays and Saturday Nights, Alameda’s Got Talent
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex , 2317 Central Ave
Saturdays; 11:00am, Storytime at Books Inc.
Books Inc., 1344 Park Street
Saturdays; 2:30-4:30pm, Weekly Wine Tastings
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines, 1650 Park Street
Welcome New Businesses!
The Park Street Business Association welcomes the following new businesses to the district:
New Businesses: 
Bodywork by Celina Trevino, 1226 Park Street
Cafe Q, 2302 Encinal Ave
Fertig Law Offices, 1516 Oak Street #328
Jane Watson, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 1430 Everett Street Suite A
Liho Dental Lab, 2437 Lincoln Ave
Pahl & Associates / VetsLaw.org, 1516 Oak Street #211
South Shore Florist, 1311 Park Street 
The Red Onion, 1222 Park Street (more pics)
New Location:
The Clothes Line, 1407 1/2 Park Street
To Herb With Love, 1336 Park Street #A
Name Change:
American Oak (formerly BarCeluna), 2319 Santa Clara Ave
Also in the Works:
Monkey King Pub & Grub, 1315 Park Street
Subpar Miniature Golf, 1511 Park Street
posted 1/10/12
Park Street Streetscape Project
The City of Alameda is proceeding with the Phase 2 of the Park Street Streetscape project. The project area includes two sections of Park Street: Lincoln Avenue to Webb Avenue, and Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue.
Construction for the streetscape project resumes on January 3 and is planned for completion in April 2012, weather-permitting.
There will be no work on the weekends. Construction work hours are generally from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Motorists and pedestrians may experience minor disruptions in traffic as well as minor increases in noise level and dust during construction. Bus stop access and access to businesses will be maintained throughout the project duration.
The goals of the project are to improve the street for pedestrians, bicyclists, bus riders, and automobile drivers and include these basic elements:
- Plant new trees will be a variety of species and size.
- Replace existing cobra-head street lights with dual-lamp historic street lights.
- Install new accessible curb ramps.
- Add 12 bicycle racks (there is only 1 now).
- Add 2 bus shelters on each side of Park Street south of Encinal Ave.
- Replace 62 parking meters with 8 parking kiosk stations.
The businesses in the Park Street Business District appreciate your cooperation and patience during this construction. Working with the City of Alameda, we will attempt to minimize any inconvenience to our customers.
For more details about the project, visit the City's website: www.cityofalamedaca.gov/City-Hall/Park-St--Streetscape-Project. Details about this month's schedule are available at: http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov/getdoc.cfm?id=6665
updated 1/3/12
Park Street Windows Brighten the Holidays
The Park Street Business District is looking cheerful this holiday season thanks to all the businesses that have decorated their windows. Our blue ribbon committee took a stroll the other night and came up with a list of standouts. The judges’ criteria for selection included unique displays (not just trees and lights) that worked for both daytime and nighttime. We hope you will stop by each of the businesses and take a look. You might find your own favorites.
Congratulations to the following businesses for their fun displays!
Larger Windows
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Smaller Windows
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For more photos... view the Park Street Holiday Window Contest photo gallery.
posted 12/13/11
Survey Results for Park Street Trees
The City recently asked the community to identify the aesthetic criteria most important for selecting the new trees to be installed on the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Park Street. An online survey garnered 472 responses. The survey went live on November 15 and closed on November 28. In the next two weeks, city staff plan to consult with local tree experts to find the right trees that meet the survey’s results. The City will then post which trees are chosen and prepare a rendering of what the Park Street Streetscape Project will look like upon completion.
The results of the online survey and other information about the project may be found at: http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov/City-Hall/Park-St--Streetscape-Project
updated 11/28/11
Congratulations to the three winners of our fabulous "Shop Park Street" gift baskets! Thank you, everyone, for joining us on such a blustery day.
ONE DAY SALE IN THE PARK STREET DISTRICT!
Customer Appreciation Day
Saturday, November 5
The Park Street Business District would like to thank friends, family, and the community for your ongoing support in this economic climate. We know you have many options when choosing how to spend your time and money, and we appreciate the times that you have chosen to support your local businesses in Alameda and come out to “Shop Park Street.”
As a special thank you for your ongoing support, we are declaring November 5, 2011 as “Shop Park Street Customer Appreciation Day.” More than 50 businesses will be offering discounts, deals, and other special promotions on this day.
So before you get too busy with the holidays, we welcome you to spend some time strolling along Alameda’s Historic Park Street Business District to visit your favorite shops, restaurants, and services. Say “hello” to some old friends. Explore new places. See new things. And enjoy the fun!
The Park Street Business District is your cure for the common mall!
Visit These Participating Businesses
Offers good on Sat, Nov 5 only, unless otherwise noted. Please mention this website.
Check back often -- more businesses and offers are being added each day.
A-1 Vacuum – Save 20%-50% off regular price
Alameda Beauty College – Mention this ad for 10% off any purchase over $10
Alameda Business Machines – PC Tune-Ups $50! Fast Laptops $449! Free candy!
Alameda Civic Ballet – Enter to win free Nutcracker Ballet tickets!
Alameda Collision Repair – We love our customers!
Alameda Natural Grocery – Mention this ad for 5% off total purchase over $25
Alameda Orthopedic Footwear Center – 20% off all shoes in stock
Alameda See Spot Run – $5 off large bags Canidae and Wellness dog foods!
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex – Buy a medium or large popcorn, receive a small skittles
Angkor Grill – Free bottle of house wine for Party of 4
Aphrodite's Closet – Receive an extra 10% off everything in the store
ARCO am/pm – Receive a free fountain drink or coffee with $30 gas fill-up
BarCeluna – 10% off entire bill
Baron's Meat & Poultry – Mention this ad for 10% off any purchase over $25
Bead Inspirations – Free Glass Strand with $10 Purchase, $8.99 value!
Beanery – 30% off all Panini's
C&M Upholstery & Fabrics – Holiday Sale, 35% off all stock fabric
Café Central – Free can of soda with purchase of sandwich
Café Fudgelato – Free fountain drink with entrée purchase
C'era Una Volta – 20% off Lunch or Cabaret (RSVP rec.), limit $20
CompoClay – Mention this ad and receive 20% off next purchase
Culina – Free French Fries with Burger purchase
D20 Games – Mention this ad to get 6 Yugioh or Magic Packs for the price of 5
Decor Tech Furniture and Futon – 10% off any purchase of $200 or more
Dog Bone Alley – Receive 15% off all dog and cat treats.
Doggy-Style Hotdogs – Receive 10% off any purchase
Doumitt Shoes – Take $5 off purchase of $40 or more
East End Pizza Co. – 15% off any half-bake pizza
Edward Jones – Please call 510-749-0403 for your complimentary portfolio review.
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines – Free wine tasting! Sat, 2-4pm
Feel Good Bakery – One free cookie with any purchase over $10
Fire Den – Large 18" Pizza only $5.99
Flowers Clothing Company – 10% off entire purchase
HAPPY FEET Children's Shoes – Receive 10% off any purchase
Ignition Architecture – 1/2 off one-hour architectural consultation ($75 value)
Jazzercise – Nov 4-7: 1st class Free, 4 months for the price of 2 (new customers only)
Juanita's – All burritos 1/2 price (any size, any meat)
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden – Grab Bag of discounts & prizes with purchase
Lauren's Closet – $10 off purchase of $50 or higher
Lee Auto Supply – Take a shopping "brake" - stop in for a free cookie
Luque's Upholstering – 30% off Robert Allen Fabrics
Lynn's of Alameda – 10% off all purchases
McGee's Bar & Grill – 20%off appetizers; any wine $4 a glass
Monkey Bars – $10 off you purchase of $50 or more
Ni Sa Bula – Receive 15% off any regular priced items
Ole's Waffle Shop – 1/2 off waffles with mention of this ad
Park Jewelers – Free battery with any purchase
Park Street Antiques – Storewide Sale, Everything over $25 will be 10% - 50% Off
Patricia's Pantry – Buy one get one free from our gadget wall
Pauline's Antiques – 30% off regular marked prices
Pillow Park – Final countdown for furniture liquidation. Everything must go!
Quick Communications – 30% Off All Accessories!
R.K. Promotional Advertising – See our website for great promotional ideas.
Salon One – 1/2 off haircut with hair color or highlight, Tues-Fri in November
Scott's Shoes – $10 off any regular priced shoe
Silk Road – Free gift with $10 purchase!
Speisekammer – We love our customers!
Spice I am – Show this ad for complimentary dessert w/ purchase of entrée
Subway – Buy 6" regular sub with any drink, get one 6" regular sub free
Sumbody – Free gift! 15% off, including spa! Makeovers & more!
Taqueria Ramiro & Sons – We love our customers!
The Churchward Pub – Stop by to see what we are offering!
To Herb With Love – Stop by to see what we are offering!
The Clothes Line – Stop by to see what we are offering!
Toomie's Thai – Receive 10% off before tax with this ad
Tracy Zollinger, L.Ac. – Mention Park St for a FREE 15-min massage w/ first paid appt
Tucker's Ice Cream – Free treat with purchase
United Transportation Group – Unbeatable, 15% off any taxi ride. Call 510-337-0141.
We Are Hair – 30% off hair products
Wellguard Insurance Solutions – Free consultation. Call 510-749-6759.
updated 10/28/11
TV Ads Spotlight the Park Street Business District
If you are a Comcast subscriber, you may soon notice a series of television commercials promoting Alameda and the Park Street Business District. This exciting marketing campaign encourages Bay Area viewers to “Discover Alameda’s Historic Park Street District.” More than 600 commercials will be shown each month to thousands of households in Alameda, Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo.
Each thirty-second ad begins with an overview of the unique shopping and dining opportunities found in the district. The intro is then followed by two 10-second spotlights that feature a pair of businesses located in the district. The ad ends with a screen that directs viewers to learn more about Alameda’s vibrant downtown on the Park Street Business District’s website.
Businesses to be spotlighted in the series of ads include Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, Bead Inspirations, Janene’s Bridal Boutique, La Penca Azul, Alameda Marketplace, Ole’s Waffle Shop, Park Street Antiques, Pauline’s Antiques, Pillow Park, Scott’s Shoes, and Tot Tank.
If you see any of the ads, let us know what you think. Comments can be sent to parkstreet1@comcast.net or submitted on our Straight from the Street page.
posted 9/8/11
Best of Alameda on Park Street
The Best of 2011 issue of Alameda Magazine hit the stands on June 30. Congratulations to the Park Street District businesses that received Readers’ Choice and Editors’ Choice awards. And there were a lot of them!
An alphabetic list is posted on our Straight from the Street page: http://parkstreetbusiness.wordpress.com/best-of-alameda/
posted 8/8/11
Park Street featured on CBS’s Eye on the Bay
Some of the District’s hometown businesses were recently featured on CBS Channel 5’s “Eye on the Bay.” Stops included Alameda Marketplace, Alameda Museum, Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, Jon’s Street Eats, Ole’s Waffle Shop, Toy Safari, Tucker’s Ice Cream, and Zen Restaurant.
If you missed the May 19 episode, you can view it on this page:
Eye on the Bay - Day Trip Alameda (5/19/11)
posted 5/25/11
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