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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. SF Rec Room Tasty Bites

The Experience:

Rec Room – your go-to for after work drinks!

The crew at the Rec Room sends big love to their Metreon neighbor Dabao Singapore. They will become your one-stop spot for Singaporean hawker favorites. Dine in, grab a pint, and make the Rec Room your go-to hangout.

Singaporean hawker food features diverse, affordable dishes from Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan influences, famous for iconic meals like Chicken Rice and rich Laksa. It is a fusion of cultures in affordable, flavorful street food.

You can try some of their sides like Fried Spring Rolls, Curry Chicken, Potato Curry Puffs and Tahu Goreng – fried marinated firm tofu with sweet & savory sauce with peanuts, cucumber & bean sprouts.

And, of course, your favorite East Brother classic beers are on tap. They cannot wait to see you at the Rec Room!

Hours:

  • Mon-Wed: 11am -7:30pm
  • Thurs-Sat: 11am-8:30pm
  • Sun: 11am -7:30pm
“With more than 3,000 square feet fronting the grassy landscape that is Yerba Buena Gardens, it offers 15 or so beers, along with board games, darts, and pool — like a fun suburban basement, but with way more taps.”  The San Francisco Standard
 The Rec Room is located in the Metreon in San Francisco at Fourth & Mission.

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

By |2026-01-08T15:17:24-08:00January 8th, 2026|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing New Beer + Events

The Experience:

A Santa Cruz/East Bay collab!?! You know it’s gonna go down easy.

Faction Brewing’s recent Santa Cruz collaboration is the “Coo Coo Ca Choo” IPA, a West Coast IPA brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops, a partnership with Santa Cruz’s Private Press Brewing, offering citrusy, fruity notes with balanced bitterness, and it’s available in their taproom and for shipping and in cans (4-packs) for purchase from Faction. 

You can find it on Faction’s online store or visit their Alameda tasting room to try it!

A couple of calendar notables:

  • Thurs, Dec 18 at 7pm – Ocean Hoptimism is closing the year with something that hits way deeper than the tide charts. Ocean Hoptimism is back with artist Andres Amador, the guy who turns entire beaches into temporary works of art and somehow leaves you seeing the coastline, and yourself differently.
  • Sat, Dec 20,  1 –  6pm –  Faction Brewing Winter Market! By Alternative Entertainment Marketing & Events. Over 35 vendors, beer and great food!

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

By |2025-12-17T21:28:37-08:00December 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse Holiday Stop

The Experience:

Shop Til You Drop into a seat at the Townhouse’s cozy bar!

Here’s the plan. Go to all your favorite shops in Emeryville with a friend or so doing the same and check off your shopping lists. Plan to meet at Townhouse Emeryville for Happy Hour – weekdays 2:30-5:30pm.

Indulge in flavorful bites and fun conversation and enjoy the lively bar setting. Find their Happy Hour specials here.  Drinks plus a few tasty bites like calamari, avocado grilled toast, chicken wings, patatas bravas, pizza and more!

Thinking about something crispy and satisfying? Order their Beer Battered Fish & Chips, made with Pacific rock cod and house-made tartar sauce, featured here.

Townhouse is the perfect place to unwind and gear up for the rest of December. Happy trails!

 Call them now. They can’t wait to see you! (510) 652-6151. Or RSVP https://townhouseemeryville.com/#reservations_yelp

Where:

5862 Doyle Street

Emeryville

http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com

By |2025-12-17T18:33:48-08:00December 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Richmond: Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Holiday

The Experience:

A fun & meaningful holiday outing!

Though this can be a busy and overwhelming time, with a “to-do” list as long as a winter’s night, the true Rosies know how to roll up their sleeves and tackle it with poise and a jolly demeanor.

Rosies and Rangers decorated the Visitor’s Center for the season and invite you to come and learn about the WWII home front heroes through stories of resilience and unity. Many faces, many stories, many truths, weave a rich tapestry of experiences from this era of opportunity and loss.

Plus, they want you to take a fresh look at their Gift Shop. The Rosie National Park visitor center is a great place to bring your out-of-town guests or just go visit them again, if it’s been a while.

New staff, new merchandise and stocking stuffers for the national park and Rosie the Riveter fan on your shopping list.

The views of the water are fantastic and the Bay View Trail that runs by the Visitor Center is a wonderful place to walk with family & friends. Bring a picnic and make an afternoon of it.

Their doors are open during the holidays except for Christmas and New Year’s days!

Open Daily: 10am – 5pm
Entrance: There is no fee to enter the park visitor center.
Parking: Available in the Ford Plant parking lot
About
The “Home Front” refers to the collective efforts of civilians in a nation at war, working to support military forces overseas. During World War II, Americans united to meet this challenge, transforming industries, communities, and lives to power the fight for freedom. President Franklin Roosevelt’s vision of “The Arsenal of Democracy” inspired unprecedented social and economic changes, fueling the Allied victory and reshaping American society.

Where:

1414 Harbour Way S #3000 in  Richmond 
https://www.nps.gov/rori/index.htm

By |2025-12-17T17:29:02-08:00December 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Holidays

The Experience:

Christmas Eve Dinner without the dishes to wash!

Join the crew at The Park Street Tavern for a special three-course holiday dinner crafted with love, tradition and the flavors of the season.  There will be two seatings: 4pm and 6:15pm for you to enjoy one of these great dinners.

FIRST COURSE

  • Pomegranate Mixed Green Salad

SECOND COURSE

Choice of:

  • Stuffed Chicken Breast – Spinach & feta, mashed potatoes, carrots, lemon chicken fumet
  • Beef Wellington – Mashed potatoes, carrots, demi-glace, topped with béarnaise
  • Lamb Shank – Mashed potatoes, carrots, lamb demi
  • Swordfish – Spinach risotto, roasted red pepper beurre blanc
  • Mushroom Manicotti – With marinara & béchamel

DESSERT

Choice of:

  • Pistachio Ricotta Cake
  • Chocolate Temptation Cake

Limited seating — reserve now! (510) 671-2867

Hours: Daily 4-9pm. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. They look forward to seeing you! (510) 671-2867

 Featured here is their 14oz ribeye steak that comes with whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and is finished with rich truffle butter – just right for when you visit at some other time.

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

By |2025-12-11T12:24:46-08:00December 11th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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