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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Weekend

The Experience:

Seafood Pasta on the water!

Take yourself down to this stunning 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 appetizers, soups and salads. 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.

You may also want to celebrate National Margarita Day with them all day from 11am – 9pm on Saturday, February 22nd. Ask about their monthly wine tastings. Lara’s just may become your go-to place for those fun relaxing stretches we all need.

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

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection Connexions Event

The Experience:

Join us for TIPSY PUTTing at  Emeryville Connexions!

Happy Hour networking event!

It’s always an adventure when you’re with ECC. Our February event takes us to the land of games at Tipsy Putt East Bay on Wed, Feb 26 from 5:30-7:30pm! Eat, drink, make connections with fellow members, businesses, civic leaders, our board members, entrepreneurs, makers, innovators, hospitality, biotech & tech folks, artists and more!

You’ll indulge in culinary treats – Sliders, Mac ‘N Cheese, Pretzel Bar + over 25 beers & wine on tap – all provided by Tipsy Putt.

Throughout the evening you can putt or play table top 1-2 Putt, Cornhole, Menga and more! Challenge a new business friend or one of our City officials!

Thank you to Tipsy Putt for hosting this event!

Join the fun! And members, you can bring a friend for free for their first-time event! See you there. Members free. Non-members $25.

Location: 5690 Bay St in Emeryville

Register now.

Where:

Sandbox VR is located on the second level at Bay St t in Emeryville

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Class

The Experience:

Pints + Bread-making!

Beer and bread – name a more iconic duo. On March 20, 7:30-8pm, Faction Brewing is teaming up with Grainbakers for a spent grain bread-making class right there in their taproom.

At the end of the brewer’s day, you will use the brewery’s fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread dough. You can customize your bread by adding various flavors from their spice selection, including:

  • UBE Purple Sweet Potato
  • Cinnamon Raisin
  • Rosemary & Sea Salt

Delve into the science behind brewing and explore sustainability in the craft beer industry. You’ll learn about brewer’s spent grain, why it’s considered a superfood, and how to incorporate it into bread.

It will be fun to sip, mix, knead, and craft your own delicious loaf to take home to bake.
Spots are limited. You knead to grab your tickets now. https://www.grainbakers.com/…/breadmaking-class-at…

Questions? (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Richmond: Richmond Art Center Celebrates

The Experience:

Art of the African Diaspora 2025

Fill your weekend with art. This show runs until March 22. Discover there is a marvelous evolution that brings the Art Of The African Diaspora organization to the public as the longest running event of its kind, within the San Francisco Bay Area’s oldest established Art Center, The Richmond Art Center (RAC). It originated from a salon for African American artists known as Colors of Black that was organized in 1989

In its 28th year, Art of the African Diaspora continues to express and celebrate the creative achievements of artists of African descent. This year, over 150 artists showcase their work at Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at different venues around the Bay Area.

Featured here is ‘Resilient Divinity’ by participating artist, Alexis LeAnn Joseph, 2021 – 16 x 20’ Acrylic Medium.

Artistic Achievement Award Winners from 2024 and featured artists in the exhibition are Deborah Butler, Kim Champion, and Carrie Lee McClish.

Richmond Art Center gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.  Closing Party: Saturday, March 22, 2-4pm

Where:

2540 Barrett Ave.
Richmond

http://richmondartcenter.org

The Experience, Emeryville: Ohana Cannabis Co. Specials

The Experience:

Take the edge off with CBD drinks!

Discover a world of possibilities at Emeryville’s first dispensary with a wide range of offerings that cater to your unique preferences and desires. Take advantage of their weekly deals! This week, Ohana Cannabis’ Weekly Special is an amazing storewide discount – 25% off their entire menu!

Featured here is the CANN Lemon Lavender drink. Fans say one Cann has a similar effect to a glass of wine or light beer and that it is refreshing and not too sweet. It may take 15 min to kick in and will last for about 45 min.

Ingredients:

  • Each Cann is dosed with  high quality THC & CBD extract
  • 4mg of CBD & 2mg of THC (2:1)
  • Sparkling water
  • 100% organic agave nectar
  • Fresh fruit juice
  • All natural lavender flavor

Shop online here. https://sweede.io/dispensary/ohana-cannabis-emeryville

Photo/CANN website

About Ohana

Ohana Cannabis’ storefront is a serene atmosphere with patient and knowledgeable consultants who will help you discover what you may be looking for in their products, plus, give you time to understand dosing for your unique needs. Cannabis and CBD knowledgeable. Visit them in Emeryville and check out their products and stock up for 4/20, the marijuana holiday – a great time to share with your friends.

Ohana Cannabis prides itself in providing its customers with quality, clean, and fully tested, medical and/or recreational cannabis combined with caring customer service!

Open daily 8am-10pm. Visit their shop or order online or by text for free delivery or curbside pickup. And if you want to ask questions, just call or text them and one of the consultants will help you. (510) 925-1266 – phone/text.License #: C10-0000789-LIC

Where:

5745 Peladeau St
Emeryville

http://ohanacannabis.com

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