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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Record Swap
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Record Swap

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Record Swap

The Experience:

Vinyl anyone?

Next Sunday, February 15, from 12-6pm, the Alameda Record Swap takes over the hangar at Faction. Flip through some vinyl, sip something good and let the afternoon disappear. Kids welcome.

With 40+ record vendors selling a wide variety of genres to suit nearly every taste and budget, the Alameda Record Swap is quickly becoming the Bay Area’s biggest and best vinyl record show!

Featuring DJ Sid Presley’s spinning vintage vinyl
Craft beer by Faction Brewing
Satay By The Bay SF food truck
Free admission | All ages
Come n’ find something you love
Apply to sell! https://forms.gle/uFYVhAZNbHUjWBBy8

The crew at Faction Brewing can’t wait to see you and tell you about all their new collaborative beers for SF Beer Week!

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 Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-02-05T09:14:53-08:00February 5th, 2026|Tags: Craft beer, Faction Brewing, Food trucks, Live Music, outdoor dining, rock'n Roll Flea Market|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Sunday
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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Sunday

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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Sunday

The Experience:

Big screen. Big choice of food. Big fun!

Kick off the fun at the pre‑game tailgate starting at 2 PM on the South Bay Street Plaza! This is a supersized Game Day celebration featuring a 16’x8’ jumbo LED screen, inflatables, games, prizes and an Enter‑to‑Win prize package valued at over $500.

Grab food and drinks from dining favorites like Arthur Mac’s Little Snack, Flores, Hand Roll Factory and more. Kevin’s Natural Foods will be onsite with food sampling and fun.

Limited seating is available on the Plaza; low-profile lawn chairs are welcome. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Parking is easy with on-site garages, plenty of bike parking, plus Bay Street is also BARTable via MacArthur Station and the Emery Go-Round.

Where:

5603 Bay St – South Bay Street Plaza

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-02-05T10:15:43-08:00February 5th, 2026|Tags: Bay St., beer, Creative Cocktails, Eateries, Super Bowl, Tailgate|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Winter Dinner
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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Winter Dinner

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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Winter Dinner

The Experience:

A delectable dinner with a view of the Bay.

Hunker down at your favorite place on Marina Bay and savor the richness of tenderly simmered lamb with char-kissed asparagus and creamy potatoes. It will warm you up! Or opt for house-made pasta created your favorite way or fresh seafood, steaks, chops & poultry. Want pizza? It’s on the menu also.

At Lara’s you can start out with their prawn cocktails, fresh Caprese salad, calamari, wings and more.

Fill your table with some friends for a fun evening. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860

Hours:

Sunday- Thursday 11am-8pm.
Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm.

About Lara & Lara’s cuisine

Lara Choe, the founder of Lara’s Fine Dining, is a self-made fine dining entrepreneur who is proud to call Richmond home. The restaurant is her 17th venture to date. And she is also the previous owner of famous The Hotel Mac Restaurant in historic downtown Point Richmond.

With 45 years of fine dining experience, Lara is pleased to welcome you to her newest restaurant in the heart of Richmond’s historic waterfront. One of her favorite things about the Richmond community is its hometown feel. So, please stop by and say hello!

About Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a seaside neighborhood located just 15 minutes from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and 15 minutes north of Berkeley. The area is a hidden gem for families and visitors looking for a taste of the Bay Area.

Where:

1900 Esplanade
Richmond

http://larasfinedining.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-02-05T10:13:48-08:00February 5th, 2026|Tags: Lara's Fine Dining, Marina Bay guest berth, Sail-in, Views|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Grand Opening
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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Grand Opening

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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Grand Opening

The Experience:

A bit of Japan. Omotenashi. Get in line early!

Be one of the first 100 folks to enter the new Tokyo Central on Saturday or Sunday, January 31/February 1, and receive a $10 gift card. Bay Street Emeryville invites you to join them for the Grand Opening Weekend of TOKYO CENTRAL

Spin the Wheel to win prizes
Japanese Dance Performance
Stickers and balloons for kids
Special discounts both days
Authentic ingredients, seasonal Japanese finds, curated cookware and the spirit of Omotenashi (hospitality from the heart)
Hand Roll Factory offers a modern, interactive hand roll experience, serving each roll one at a time for maximum freshness
Sake by the glass
The sushi bar also provides beautifully prepared to-go Chirashi Sushi
Open 10am-9pm Sat & Sun this weekend
Free parking for Tokyo Central customers is available on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Central building
Enjoy up to 1.5 hours of free 122 parking spaces when you shop at Tokyo Central

What are you waiting for? Get your shopping bags ready!

Where:

5603 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-01-29T15:41:45-08:00January 29th, 2026|Tags: Bay St., beer, Creative Cocktails, Eateries, Super Bowl, Tailgate|0 Comments

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

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

The Experience:

East Brother’s take on the American hoppy ale Gold IPA:

It’s built on the classics; brewed for now. Bright on the nose, bold on the palate, and finished clean and dry. Inspired by the West Coast IPAs that helped define a generation of craft beer, this one stays rooted in the fundamentals. A classic ale base, a thoughtful hop bill and just enough wheat in the grain bill to add body and texture without stealing the spotlight.

What you’ll notice first:

Bright citrus and pine aromatics
A hop-forward flavor that stays balanced
A dry, clean finish that keeps you coming back

This is an IPA that respects where the style came from: no gimmicks, no shortcuts. Just a well-built ale, designed to last. Find it at their taprooms, to-go, shipped in CA, or through select retailers: https://bit.ly/49pTT24

Visit them:

East Brother Beer Co – 1001 Canal Blvd in RIchmond

Tam Tavern – 152 Shoreline Highway in Mill Valley

Rec Room – in the Metreon in San Francisco at Fourth & Mission.