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The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Flights

The Experience:

Ready for a tequila tasting?

Well, you are in for a treat. El Agave Azul offers six different tequila flights. Start your tequila education here!

Blanco Flight

  • Don Fulano
  • El Tesoro
  • Mijenta

Añejo Flight

  • Don Pilar
  • Siete Leguas
  • Tres Agaves

Reposado Flight

  • La Gritona
  • Mijenta
  • 7 Leguas

Artesanal Flight

  • Fortaleza Blanco
  • G4 Añejo
  • La Gritona Repo

Cristalino Flight

  • Don Julio 70th Anniversary
  • Herradura Ultra
  • Cenote Añejo Cristalino

El Agave Azul Grand Flight 

  • Casa San Matias Rey Sol
  • Don Julio 1942
  • Herradura selección Suprema

If you need a kickstart try this one (featured above) – Tanteo’s Habanero infused tequila. And El Agave Azul is proud to feature Mijenta Tequila. They carry the entire series: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Cristalino. Get down there, judge for yourself and enjoy some of your Mexican favorites from their extensive menu. They can’t wait to see you!

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

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The Experience, Richmond: Kaleidoscope Coffee Treat

The Experience:

Indulge in your favorite breakfast  treat!

Start your day the right way—with fresh, delicious avocado toast! Perfectly topped and paired with your favorite brew, it’s the breakfast (or snack) you didn’t know you needed. It will certainly perk up your day.

Open from 7am – 7pm every day, Kaleidoscope focuses on high-quality, local products including Tara’s Organic Ice Cream, Wrecking Ball Coffee,  their own colorful creations, as well as a selection of beer and wine.   Their menu includes lots of different toasts besides the avocado toast – from just butter to goat cheese and Beyond. You may fancy Granola & Yogurt or Ice Cream. A variety of lunch items fill their menu. And of course, their famous PB&J.

Coffee

  • Espresso
  • Americano
  • Macchiato – a traditional double-shot with a touch of foam
  • Cappuccino
  • Iced Coffee
  • Latte
  • Mocha
  • Vietnamese Coffee – made with sweetened condensed milk
  • Non-dairy milks – now offering soy, almond, and oat milks

Tea

  • Earl Grey – black tea, bachelor’s buttons, bergamot, vanilla bean
  • Black and Gold – black tea from Yunnan, China
  • Deep Steep – rich and malty; toasted green tea leaves, barley and corn
  • Sweet Bee Green – Floral, smooth green tea with lavender, jasmine, and vanilla bean
  • Mrs. Rooiboson – red rooibos, rose, clove, cinnamon, peppermint
  • Chronic Wellness – echinacea, st john’s wort, chamomile, lemon verbena, citrus, skullcap
  • Hawaiian Ginger – hibiscus, ginger, clove, lemongrass

Be sure to say hi to  Venki, owner of Kaleidoscope Coffee. He can’t wait to see you.  510-260-0848

Photo/Sasha Greenfilm

Where:

109 Park Pl

Point Richmond

http://kaleidoscopecoffee.com

By |2025-05-15T09:06:51-07:00May 15th, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails Parties

The Experience:

Want to host a gathering?

Whether it’s for your family and friends or your work colleagues, you will find a fantastic setting for a great get together at Honor Kitchen & Cocktails. You can host a group inside or in the outside lounge area among comfy chairs and sofas and be mesmerized by the warmth and glow of the fire pits.

They offer semi private events from 15 and up and private buyouts of the space for up to 250.

You can host a cocktail reception in the Honor Lounge which is a private, cool space for up to 60 people. The Atrium has high ceilings with plenty of space and  includes two adjacent fire pits for an indoor/outdoor experience. It’s a fun beautiful sunlit atrium during the day which is transformed at night with jewel toned lights, outdoor fire pits and great leather furniture. Add a bit of excitement to your corporate events – be it a team celebration, holiday event or a department party.

Honor is your event go-to with fantastic food choices to fit your vibe. And their libations are the talk of the town. More info.. Contact the events team and let them help you plan your event.  510-653-8937

HONOR (on-er) n. Honesty, fairness, or integrity on one’s beliefs and actions.  A source of credit or distinction. High respect, as for worth, merit, or rank.  High public esteem, fame; glory; the privilege of being associated.

Where:

1411 Powell  St

Emeryville

https://www.honoremeryville.com/

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing News

The Experience:

Fresh Beer!

There will be a hint of summer this weekend with warm sunny days. Grab your sunglasses and friends and head down to your favorite brewery on the water. The crew at Faction Brewing just canned some fresh beer that’s ready to hit your fridge so you have cold ones on the ready. If you land there on Sunday, there will be that great Alameda Record Swap. Bring your vinyls.

Fresh Beer:

  • 2 Hop – Meet the latest duo in their hop rotation: NZ 101 + 105. New Zealand brought the flavor, they put it in a can [5.8].
  • Anomaly Milk Stout (Nitro) – Looks like a pale ale, drinks like dessert. Anomaly’s back to mess with your senses in the best way [6.5].
  • Plus two of your faves: 1970’s Lager, and Spring IPA. Fresh and, tasting like victory.

Ready for that fill up? Faction is ready for you. You can pick up Wednesday-Sunday.

Meanwhile, here’s the food truck lineup:

  • Thu, May 15, 2-8pm –  Super Mario’s
  • Fri, May 16, 12-8pm –  Knee Baby’z Eatery
  • Sat, May 17, 12-8pm –  Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun May 18, 12-7pm –   Satay by the Bay

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

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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining on the Water

The Experience:

Caprese salad anyone?

This weekend is going to be sunny and warm. Time to  take yourself down to this beautiful waterfront restaurant in the heart of Marina Bay. Elegant Italian-inspired cuisine, wines and craft cocktails await you in their historic dining room overlooking the water.

Start out with their fresh Caprese salad  with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. Dive into the rich flavors of their seafood pasta. They are known for their fresh seafood dishes. And they’ve got steaks, chops & poultry. Feel like pizza? It’s on the menu also.

Fill your table with some friends for a fun afternoon or evening and you are set. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860

Hours:

  • Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
  • Thursday-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 |2025-05-08T12:05:27-07:00May 8th, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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