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

The Experience:

Been to the Rec Room Yet?

It’s your new after-work ritual. Pull up a chair, settle in and sip classic-style beer with friends, The Rec Room is the place to unwind.

Whether you go there to cheer on your team, beat your friends at a game or just sip something classic – they’ve got the vibe dialed. Now open in the heart of SF: The Rec Room. Cold East Brother beer, arcade games, TVs for sports fans and room to relax – swing by and see what they’ve been working on!

Their newly opened Rec Room is in the Metreon, they’re excited for you to swing by! We have been following our friends from their beginnings in Richmond to their laudatory oprenings in San Francisco and Mill Valley. Congrats to the crew at East Brother Beer Co!

Rec Room Hours:

Sun – Wed: 11am-7:30pm; Thurs – Sat: 11am-8:30pm

“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

The Experience, Emeryville: Jered’s Pottery Fun

The Experience:

Clay with Your Food!

Here’s some fun for all you foodies out there! Rotten City Cultural District (RCCD) presents a live chef competition, Clay With Your Food at Jered’s Pottery in Emeryville on Sunday, October 12 from 3-6pm. Think Chef’s Table meets The Great Pottery Throw Down meets Nailed It. Three brave Bay Area chefs will be put through three challenges, including preparing food in the potter’s kiln at 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, plating food on sculpture and throwing on the potter’s wheel.

Tickets to the event include wood-fired pizza, apps and salads by Anaviv Catering (yum!), as well as wine, beer and crafted cocktails. There will be a DJ, a “Jered’s Mugshot” photobooth, and other creative audience participation opportunities. Many shenanigans will be had, but there can only be one Clay with Your Food Champion!

About

Jered’s Pottery: Creating harmony and balance through form and color. Chefs and designers across the country come to Emeryville to enlist the talents of International Clayboy & Vesselist Jered Nelson.  His pottery is made from his own unique California pottery porcelain blend. Currently studio & boutique are open Tu/Th 10am-1pm and Fr/Sa 10am-6pm or by appointment. 510-891-1462

Where:

5743a Horton St
Emeryville

https://jeredspottery.com/

The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana News

What’s for lunch?

 Lots! Visit them and you will be thrilled with their new, elevated lunch menu.

Lunch specials include Fettuccini La Strada – Butter, Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Mushrooms and Sundried Tomatoes. Or Cotoletta alla Milanese – Veal Milanese, White Wine, Garlic and Arugula. And more.

If you want panini instead, try their Monte Christo – Egg Covered Texas Toast, Swiss Cheese, Ham. Mustard & Mayonnaise with Maple Syrup and Seasonal Fruit. Fans are raving about the La Strada Club – Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato, Avocado and Paprika Aioli on Whole Wheat. Plus, they are serving up all kinds of Frittatas!

October is a fantastic time of year to be out on the patio. You will be happy you stopped in. Brought to you by your favorite Italian Restaurant with the cozy bar, lovely archways and outdoor seating, inviting murals depicting the Tuscan countryside and their famous Italian comfort food.

Hours: Lunch – Mon-Fri, 11:30am-3pm; Dinner – Mon-Thurs, 3-9pm; Fri, 3-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-9pm. Brunch – Sat/Sun 11am- 2pm. Happy Hour – Mon-Fri, 3-6pm

 Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

https://lastradasanpablo.com

By |2025-10-09T15:27:41-07:00October 9th, 2025|1 Comment

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Fleet Week

The Experience:

The skies are alive, with the sound of…the Royal Canadian Air Force!

Even without the Blue Angels, the skies above Alameda are about to get wild: the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds are flying this year, and Faction’s got one of the best views in the Bay.

They’re opening early Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am for Fleet Week! Grab a beer, kick back on the patio, and watch the show from their taproom with three food trucks on site, sunshine overhead, and cold craft beer flowing all weekend. The crew down at Faction wants you to join them and soak up some sunshine while watching the skies go wild.

Food truck lineup:
Saturday: Knee Baby’z Eatery | World Famous Hotboys | Pacific Fine Foods
Sunday: Fist of Flour Pizza | World Famous Hotboys | Pacific Fine Foods

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

The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern News

The Experience:

Don’t miss this foodie treat!

Bring your appetite and enjoy a Greek Meze platter loaded with pancetta wrapped prawns, loukaniko, pita bread, tzatziki and more. Which bite would you try first from this delicious spread? They can’t wait to serve you.

The crew at The Park St Tavern also invites you to come dine, sip, and make a difference with them. Join them this Wednesday, October 8th, for a night of food, drinks and giving back. They’re donating 20% of all sales to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Hours: Mon – Thurs 4-8:30pm. Fri – 4-9:30pm; Sun – 4-9pm.Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. (510) 671-2867

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

By |2025-10-02T15:12:42-07:00October 2nd, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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