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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co New Beer

The Experience:

Five new releases for the end of summer!

Stop by Faction and stock up on these fresh beers. And while you are there, enjoy the day. Your fave food trucks will be hanging around!

  • Black Hoodie Lager – Their German-style Schwarzbier, aka Black Lager. Silver Medal at World Beer Cup 2023. Dark, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. [5%]
  • Pale 586 – This West Coast Pale Ale is hopped with the experimental HBC 586 cryo and pellets. Gold at World Beer Cup 2024 & 2023, Bronze at GABF 2022 – and they say they’re not stopping there. [5.8%]
  • Faction Red – A hoppy red ale that’s got Cascade, Centennial & Simcoe in its DNA. Rich, robust, and ready to rock your taste buds. [5.8%]
  • And on top of these three new brews, they are offering up fresh batches of 1970’s Lager and A-Town Pale. 

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Sept 5, 2-8pm – Locos Only
  • Fri, Sept 6, 12-8pm – La Santa Torta
  • Sat, Sept 7, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Sept 8, 12-7pm – Satay by the Bay

Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the great views of  San Francisco 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

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Great Ramen

The Experience:

A culinary journey of comfort food!

Savor the authentic flavors of Japan at Uchiwa Ramen at Bay Street Emeryville! From rich, savory broths to perfectly cooked noodles, every bowl is a taste of comfort.

You will feel right at home here in this beautiful setting. You are treated as if you were a guest in their own home, and in their home, they make everything from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

A bowl of ramen evokes feelings of comfort, simplicity, and warmth, and they’ve made it their mission to spread that wonderful feeling by sharing their favorite traditional and new styles of ramen.

Prepare for a culinary journey through Chinese and Japanese comfort food in this warm setting upstairs at Bay St in the Bay Break dining terrace.

You will be intrigued by the variety of ramen all made with fresh ingredients. Vegan? Try their Vegan Shio (Light Veggie Broth) – Gluten Free Ramen Noodles, Tofu, Bean Sprouts, Bok Choy, Mushroom, Green Onions, Bamboo Shoots, contains no animal products.

Fans also rave about their  their Asian Kale Salad – Organic baby kale mixed with roasted kale & tossed in a toasted sesame dressing. They have a beautiful bar serving up Japanese beer, local wines, Sake and other non-alcoholic beverages like Japanese Creamy Soda.

5614 Bay Street, Suite 233

Hours: Mon – Thu 12-8pm; Fri – Sat 11am – 9pm; Sunday11am – 8pm

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

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The Experience, Richmond: Sailing Goat Restaurant New Menu

The Experience:

Fall out of summer menu!

Sailing Goat’s new seasonal menu:

Shareables

  • Castelvetrano Olives
  • Smoked Paprika Almonds
  • Brandade – local rockfish, onion, potatoes, garlic, cream, crostini (GFO)
  • Mixed Greens Salad – shaved carrots, spring radish, red wine vinaigrette (V, GF)
  • Duck Rillette – crostini, Dijon mustard, cornichons (DF)

Goat Classics

  • Cooks Dessert – port and chocolate
  • Harbor Chowder – weekly special (GF)
  • Little Gem Caesar – garlic croutons, Grana Padano, anchovy vinaigrette
  • Mac and Cheese – Rustichella Cestini pasta, Gouda, Havarti, Parmesan, butter breadcrumb
  • Fish and Chips – local fish of the day, french fries, tartar sauce (GF – dedicated fryer)

Entrée

  • Harbor Dog – Stemple Creek Ranch hot dog, Oaxaca cheese, jalapeño relish, avocado crema, Mexican corn salad
  • Roasted Chicken Panini – caramelized onions, Havarti, fruit mostarda, summer roasted peppers
  • Portobello Mushroom and Farro – early girl tomatoes, spring onion, sage and almond pesto
  • Berbere Chicken – Mary’s organic free range chicken, couscous salad, roasted red peppers, currants, eggplant, spring onion, serrano chili salsa verde
  • Cacciucco “Tuscan” Seafood Stew – local rockfish, mussels, shrimp, red wine, red wine vinegar, tomato, onion, garlic, fennel, oregano, toasted bread (GFO)

Sweet

  • Chocolate Bread Pudding
  • Fig Financier – crème fraîche
  • Peach Galette – whipped cream

It’s peaceful looking out over the water and walking down through the marina checking out the vibrantly painted houseboats. By the time you leave, you feel like you have been in a different world, far away from your usual day

Weekend hours: Fri, 11:30am – 8:30pm; Sat/Sun, 11am – 8pm — Brunch Sat/Sun, 11am-4pm (Brunch & Full Menus) and Full Menu 4-8:30pm.

What to expect:

On the water at Pt San Pablo Harbor, a bayside escape to nourish the body and feed the soul awaits. Down at the harbor, you’ll relax with wonderful vistas and the gentle lapping of water. Items from the sea and land and gardens guide the menu. Pizza is baked outside in a wood-fired pizza oven. And, they are serving up regional small batch craft beer and wines.

There are pathways along the water and houseboats, hiking paths up the hill with fantastic views. So many options for you, your family and friends when you visit the Sailing Goat!

Where:

1900 Stenmark Dr
Richmond

https://www.facebook.com/SailingGoat/

The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Island Brewing Co Friday

The Experience:

Fresh beer + three hours of free acoustic roots + blues!

We’ve got  you covered for Friday night fun. Join the folks at Alameda Island Brewing on Friday night from 6-9pm for tunes by John Rybak + Friends..

According to undiscovered music website, John Rybak + Friends are: “Deeply rooted and well-versed in American roots music and early southern blues John + Friends will take you on a musical road trip across the country with feel-good songs of substance and integrity.”

Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat at local nearby eateries and get down to the taproom on Friday, August 30. And chill!

They can’t wait to see you! They’ve been crafting island-inspired brews in Alameda since 2015.

Hours: Tues – Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm.

Where:

1716 Park Street
Alameda

https://www.alamedaislandbrewing.com/

The Experience, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails Lunch + Beyond

The Experience:

What are you doing for lunch? Honor the folks at Honor!

Lunch starts at 11:30am. If you haven’t been there since their re-opening, you are in for a treat. A remodeled bar/lounge area awaits you if you want to sip on a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail. Outdoors you can experience a fun beautiful sunlit atrium during the day which is transformed at night with jewel toned lights, outdoor fire pits and great leather furniture. You’ll love the vibe.

And the food! Chef Ray Wirtz is the creative chef overseeing the menu development and culinary execution for Honor Kitchen & Cocktails. Lots of menu choices. Stone Oven ‘Za section includes Marguerite, Hobbs Pepperoni, Wild Mushroom and many more pizzas! Outta Deep Blue section includes oysters and seafood cocktails, Gruyere Crusted Halibut, Fish & Chips and more. Lots of veggie dishes, salads and of course, the Carnivore Corner section of the menu. You’ll be sure to find your new favorites.

Lots of changes to Honor Kitchen & Cocktails inside and out, but the definition of honor remains the same:

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.

This  unexpected Emeryville hole-in-the-wall will leave you feeling ‘Honored’!

Where:

1411 Powell  St

Emeryville

https://www.honoremeryville.com/

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