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The Annex Sessions: Modupue Wednesday Raul Navarrette Celebration – Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions” music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

 

Javier Navarrette’s “Modupue Wednesday” Presents

Come Celebrate Raul Navarrette’s (Birthday/Going Back to New York Party) with

The Band:
Marco Diaz- Piano
Kai Lyons – Guitar/Tres
Ernesto Kindelan- Bass
Javier Cabanillas – Percussion
Javier Navarrette- Percussion
And Special Guest!

Javier Navarrette curates shows with various artists from different cultures in the Bay Area, as well as presenting his own global music projects at “Modupue Wednesdays”

Modupue- Thank you

 

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The Natural Grocery Company is proud to present this series in partnership with SunJams and Javier Navarrette Music Productions.

SunJams is committed to funding children’s music education in underserved public elementary schools. Your donation will help support this ongoing program.

All of the proceeds will go directly to our network of local musicians, each of whom have been severely impacted by the lack of events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you donate $10, $100, or $1000 – any amount helps and will allow us to keep bringing music to our community! As always, your donation to SunJams 501(c)3 may qualify as tax exempt.

Javier Navarrette Music Productions continues to bring live music to several venues around the Bay Area. Javier has been a professional musician and music educator in the Oakland Unified School District for the past 20 years. Over the past few years Navarrette has produced outdoors events that have proven instrumental in enabling musicians to deal with some of the fallout of the pandemic and shutdown that followed.

COVID RELATED SAFETY MEASURES

Please be safe. Feel free to wear a mask if you prefer.

TICKETS

Tickets are NOT required for this venue, you can simply come in, order food and beverages at the Annex counter and pay at the registers.

Mini Wine Tasting at The Annex: Tessier – Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Come learn about and taste handcrafted wines from Tessier Winery with winemaker and founder Kristie Tacey on Thursday, September 24 from 5pm to 6pm at The Annex, 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito.

Kristie Tacey is a scientist turned winemaker. A former published research scientist who studied protein pathways, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from her native Michigan to pursue a career in biotechnology, which included working on the Human Genome Project. Kristie eventually came to realize that winemaking was her true calling; and after working as operations manager and assistant winemaker at an award-winning East Bay winery.

Tessier Winery was founded in 2009 and focuses on small, hand-crafted lots of natural wines. In the cellar, they practice native fermentations and minimal intervention to allow each vineyard to speak for itself. They have selectively chosen organically farmed family-owned and operated vineyards that are in local regions that they feel best express the varietals they love and are inspired by.

There is a $5 tasting fee and you must be 21+ to participate.

Crispy Cheddar, Apple and Kale Salad Recipe

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Craving some fall flavor? Look no further than crispy cheddar, apple, and kale salad!

 

Cheddar cheese crisps add the perfect crunch😋

 

Crispy Cheddar, Apple and Kale Salad (serves 4)

DIETARY: Vegetarian, Gluten-free

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

 

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 oz arugula and spinach blend
  • 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup candied pecans
  • 1 (2.5 oz) package cheddar cheese crisps

 

 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Remove the stems from the kale and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with half of the dressing. Massage the kale with your hands for about 1 minute or until it becomes tender.
  3. Fold in the arugula and spinach blend.
  4. Divide the greens among serving plates or bowls. Top with sliced apple, candied pecans, and cheddar cheese crisps.
  5. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

The Annex Sessions: Shefali Shah Presents Aguacero – Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions” music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

 

Shefali Shah Presents Aguacero

Shefali Shah: vocals, minor percussion, dance

Ali “Choco” Luna: percussion and dance

Forooza Baradar: percussion, vocals and dance

Hector Lugo: percussion and vocals

Roman “Ito” Carrillo: percussion and vocals

Liris Robles: vocals and dance, guitar

Ximena Montes: vocals, minor percussion and dance

Iselah Pabon Ramos: vocals and dance

Ayla Davila, percussion and vocals

 

 

Batey Boricua

 

The first hour of the show will be a presentation by Aguacero that focuses on the traditional and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance. Bomba is the oldest living music and dance tradition of the island. Instrumentation is barrel drums or barriles, cuas (a pair of sticks played on a small mounted hollow drum, and one maraca. Voice and dance are a key aspect of the instrumentation and the rhythm and cadence of Bomba.

 

The second hour will feature a Batey de Bomba or a community jam where we invite people from the community to participate with us, dancing, singing and playing.

 

Batey Boricua

homage to the gathering we know as the Bombazo, where community becomes rhythm and memory finds its voice. Here, practitioners of Bomba drum, sing, and dance together, weaving stories of who we have been and who we continue to become. In each step and beat lives an act of self-determination, a refusal of the labels that claim we are unworthy.

 

Bombatey is our reflection—vivid, proud, and unmistakably ours. And through it we share, without apology or restraint, the living, breathing truth of what it means to be Puerto Rican.

 

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The Natural Grocery Company is proud to present this series in partnership with SunJams and Javier Navarrette Music Productions.

SunJams is committed to funding children’s music education in underserved public elementary schools. Your donation will help support this ongoing program.

All the proceeds will go directly to our network of local musicians, each of whom has been severely impacted by the lack of events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you donate $10, $100, or $1000 – any amount helps and will allow us to keep bringing music to our community! As always, your donation to SunJams 501(c)3 may qualify as tax exempt.

Javier Navarrette Music Productions continues to bring live music to several venues around the Bay Area. Javier has been a professional musician and music educator in the Oakland Unified School District for the past 20 years. Over the past few years Navarrette has produced outdoors events that have proven instrumental in enabling musicians to deal with some of the fallout of the pandemic and shutdown that followed.

COVID RELATED SAFETY MEASURES

Please be safe. Feel free to wear a mask if you prefer.

TICKETS

Tickets are NOT required for this venue, you can simply come in, order food and beverages at the Annex counter and pay at the registers.

Strawberry White Peach Smoothie Bowl Recipe

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Cool off with a strawberry white peach smoothie bowl! It’s a great way to make the most of fresh summer produce (and it’s even better topped with kiwi or dragon fruit)! 🍓🍑

 

Strawberry White Peach Smoothie Bowl (serves 2)

DIETARY: Vegetarian

TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

 

2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen for one hour

8 strawberries, hulled and frozen for one hour

4 medium ripe white peaches, stoned and frozen for one hour

12 ounces plain Greek yogurt

Sweetener such as agave or honey, optional

1 serving protein powder, optional

Garnishes such as kiwi, dragon fruit, edible flowers, etc., optional

 

  1. Place bananas, strawberries, peaches, and Greek yogurt into a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and add sweetener or your favorite protein powder if desired.
  2. Pour smoothie into bowls and decorate with kiwi, dragon fruit, and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately.

Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

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This smashed cucumber salad is the ultimate side dish on hot summer days! It’s crisp, cool, and refreshing — a perfect balance to smokey BBQ meats.

 

Smashed Cucumber Salad (serves 4)
Dietary: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Total Time: 30 minutes

 

3 large English cucumbers

1½ teaspoons sea salt

1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced

4½ tablespoons champagne vinegar

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 teaspoons Sriracha

1½ teaspoons cane sugar

¾ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon crushed red chilies

1 tablespoon Gomasio seasoning or toasted sesame seeds

½ bunch cilantro, cut into 2-inch sprigs

 

  1. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces, discarding the ends. Place cucumbers in a resealable bag and gently smash with a rolling pin until lightly cracked.
  2. Transfer cucumbers to a bowl and toss with sea salt. Let rest for 15–20 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Drain, pat dry with paper towels, and return cucumbers to the bowl. Add sliced shallots.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, cane sugar, garlic powder, crushed red chilies, and Gomasio seasoning.
  4. Toss cucumbers and shallots with the dressing until evenly coated. Fold in cilantro and chill briefly or serve immediately.
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EL CERRITO STORE
10367 San Pablo Ave.
(510) 526-1155
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EL CERRITO ANNEX
10367 San Pablo Ave.
(510) 526-5150
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1336 Gilman St.
(510) 526-2456
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