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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Milestone

The Experience:

Bornday Party! Faction Brewing turns 13!

KXSF is throwing a joint birthday party with Faction Brewing  as they celebrate their 8th birthday and Faction officially turns lucky 13. And mind you, they’re throwing a proper Bornday party. Join them out at the Alameda Point Saturday, September 26, from 12-9pm.

This will also be their release party for the first KXSF Live Mixtape featuring songs recorded during their KXSF Live sessions over the last year.

The Bornday Party will be full of cold beer, loud music, and a full day of bands.

Check it out:

  • UFO Baby
  • Hollow Minds
  • Short Dogs Grow
  • C Breezy Quartet
  • BRNR
  • Church of the Dead
  • Lost Puppy Forever
  • Rotten CoreCome raise one for 13 years of Faction Brewing and 8 years of KXSF. Or raise several….it is a birthday after all!

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: Faction Brewing Weekend Plans

The Experience:

Guess what? You’ve got plans through the weekend!

  • Thursday 7pm (Tonight!) | Ocean Hoptimism. Sierra Garcia of the San Francisco Estuary Institute takes us Urban Upstream, following pollutants from our streets and neighborhoods all the way to the Bay, and exploring what we can do about it. (free to attend)
  • Friday 6-10pm | Groove is in the Start. An early-evening ‘80s dance party packed with Prince, Madonna, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Run DMC and more. Only a few tickets left and they’re online only. Get yours NOW.
  • Sunday 11am-6pm | Cape & Cowl Con. Comics, artists, creators, costumes, cold beer, and our limited-edition Cape & Cowl Vol. 2 Helles Lager. POW! BANG! PSSSHHH! This one’s going to be lit! (free to attend)

That’s a heck of a weekend. See you down at Faction with a pint!

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: Dragon Rouge Bistro Seafood

The Experience:

Fresh Dungeness Crab on the water!

On these warm summer days, cool off and relax overlooking the Estuary. Time for a delicious seafood feast with bold spices and great drinks – all in a cozy setting. Dragon Rouge is a welcoming family-owned restaurant inspired by the food from the city of Phan Thiet in SE Vietnam.

Try their spicy Dungeness Crab, their Signature Fresh Spring Rolls, Lemongrass Sizzling Plate with salmon or their Pineapple Fried Rice – stir-fry with chicken, shrimp, cashew & raisins

Sharing is easy. Bring your friends and check out their mixology treats – Dragon Rouge is also known for their tasty Cocktails and Mocktails!

Their experienced chefs paired with dedicated staff assure you a wonderful dining experience indoors or outdoors. You can also just stop by for Happy Hour on the water!

Hours: Daily 11am-9:30pm.

Where:

2337 Branding Ave

Alameda

https://dragonrougebythebay.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Weekend

The Experience:

A pint and great grill for Father’s Day!

Fresh beer and soccer matches aren’t the only things happening at Faction this week.  Check it out!

Thursday – Free Craft Night is back! Beaded rainbow fish & critters. All supplies provided, totally free, and all skill levels welcome.

Friday – Learn the art of soft pretzel making with Grainbakers. Twist, boil, bake, and leave with fresh pretzels and beer cheese. Tickets. More of a frosting person? Grainbakers is also hosting a cupcake decorating class. Leave with some beautifully decorated cupcakes and some new skills. Tickets.

Saturday – Bayou 2 The Bay brings seafood boils, live-fire steaks, cold beer, and city views to Faction. Not a bad way to kick off Father’s Day weekend. (@samarasoutherncreations for more information and links to tickets)

Sunday – The Alameda Record Swap returns from 11am-5pm. Bring Dad, buy him a pint, and help him dig for a few forgotten favorites.

Now stop thinking about it and just get over there!

Food Truck Schedule:

  • Thu, Jun 18 – Curry & Combo
  • Fri, Jun 19 – La Santa Torta
  • Sat, Jun 20 – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Jun 21 – 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

The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Summer

The Experience:

A light early supper treat + more!

Step out of the heat and into our fave Alameda tavern to delight in a light salad for a late afternoon or early supper.

It’s fresh and locally sourced. Their Greek Salad is loaded with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, baby arugula, and plenty of feta. A favorite flavor in a Greek Salad to many of us is the way the feta enhances the essence of all the greens and vegetables.

Other salads on the menu include:

  • Wedge Salad – Iceberg lettuce with bacon and bleu cheese dressing
  • Beet Salad – Ruby beets over arugula, fresh shaved fennel, strawberry, feta mousse, toasted pistachios with a strawberry vinaigrette
  • Greek Cobb Salad – Grilled chicken, bacon, feta, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives over mixed greens
  • And a Classic Caesar Salad

And then if you actually want a little more, you have so much to choose from – starters, entrees, sides or dessert!

These ‘tastes’ can complement your salad:

  • Calamari – Crispy fried calamari with onion petals. lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
  • Grilled Halloumi Cheese – Over a bed of arugula, cherry tomatoes. and pita with a lemon caper sauce
  • Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns GF – Served over a bed of baby arugula drizzled with a lemon beurre blanc
  • Loukaniko – Locally made Greek sausage served with tzatziki and pita bread
  • Meatballs –Meatballs in a roasted tomato sauce
  • Spanakopita Ⓥ – Spinach and feta pie in filo dough
  • And more! Plus, they have a to-die-for decadent chocolate cake.

And have a glass of wine or a cocktail. Fans rave about their Alameda Gold Rush cocktail – Redemption High Rye Bourbon, Greek Wildflower Honey, Fresh Lemon and a Touch of Cinnamon. Have fun! They can’t wait to serve you!

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

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