Archive for September, 2011

Live Music Every Saturday in October

Indian Summer has arrived on Angel Island and in celebration of unending sunny weekends we have extended the live music series until the end of the month.

We brought back some of our favorites including a special Sunday performance on October 9th in honor of the Blue Angels flying. Bring your friends…eat oysters…drink Lagunitas beer and let’s celebrate Indian Summer.

USIS Museum open to everyone on weekends

The United States Immigration Station Museum is now open from 10-3 on weekends—no reservations and no tour tickets needed! There are docents and volunteers posted throughout the museum to answer any questions about the historical implications of the site. The entrance price is $5 for adults and $3 for children. A shuttle provides transportation from the Cove Cafe. The departure times are 10:40, 12:10 and 1:40. The last pick up is at the museum at 2:50.

Expanded hours in October

The Cove Cantina and Oyster Bar will stay open on weekends through October.

The Cantina serves Hog Island Oysters, Burgers, Hot Links and Chicken and Shrimp Brochettes.

Don’t miss live music from 2-4:30 every Saturday in October with live music also on Sunday October 9th.

Quinoa Salad

This has become one of our most popular salads this season. It’s super easy to prepare and good for you too!

Cove Cafe Quinoa Salad
4 cups cooked Quinoa cooled
1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1/8 cup chopped olives
2 ounces Feta Cheese

Combine everything in a bowl add dressing and toss. Top with additional feta cheese if desired.

Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
4 cloves roasted garlic
1/2 red onion roasted in oven
tsp champagne vinegar
4 tablespoons parm cheese
juice 1/2lemon
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes,
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon herbs de provence
Olive Oil

In food processor put everything but olive oil and mix then slowly add olive oil until you get desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning (you don’t want to too salty because the olives and feta in the salad add additional salt)

Labor Day Weekend on Angel Island


Angel Island was a lovely place to be this past weekend. It started off foggy all three days but by noon the sun was shining and the music was playing. One of our favorite bands “The Courtney Janes” came back for a repeat performance and on Monday “The Brother’s Comatose” played for the first time on Angel Island to a packed crowd at the Cove Cantina. Check out our facebook page for a sample of the sound.