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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 |2026-02-05T10:13:48-08:00February 5th, 2026|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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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 |2026-01-29T15:41:45-08:00January 29th, 2026|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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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.

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

By |2026-01-29T11:58:02-08:00January 29th, 2026|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 Bliss!

The Experience:

Blueberry Burger + a pint! Or the Shrimp Po’ Boy?

Lucky 13 is the place to hang for a rainy day or any day! They carry 20+ beers on tap which change up. Right now some of the faves are Pliny the Elder – double IPA, Russian River “Mind Circus – a hazy IPA, 21st Amendment “El Sully” – a Mexican lager, 805’s Blonde and many more. They have 40+ bottled beers, fine spirits and wines from local wineries.

You can bring in great food from Scolari’s. Featured here is their popular Blueberry, bacon, bleu cheese and arugula burger au poivre. Check it out while knocking back your favorite fresh beer. Or for a limited time, through Scolari’s or the kiosk @lucky13alameda, you can get their famous shrimp po’ boy. Fans say their shrimp po boy is worth all the hype. Made with remoulade sauce, battered fried prawns, dill pickle, iceberg and tomato, on a French roll.

Open daily 12noon to 2am.

Where:

1301 Park St
Alameda

https://www.facebook.com/lucky13alameda

By |2026-01-29T11:54:26-08:00January 29th, 2026|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining on Marina Bay

The Experience:

Creamy clam chowder anyone?

Their creamy clam chowder will get you off to a great start, but you also might want to start our with their Jumbo Prawns with a zesty cocktail sauce.  At Lara’s  you can. have  house-made pasta created your favorite way or fresh seafood, steaks, chops & poultry. Want pizza? It’s on the menu also.

The sun will be out this weekend, so head down to Marina Bay and 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 |2026-01-15T10:24:33-08:00January 15th, 2026|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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