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The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro

The Experience:

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at its best!

Kick back for a relaxing evening dining on their patio overlooking the Alameda estuary in this welcoming family-owned restaurant inspired by the food from the city of Phan Thiet in SE Vietnam.

Try their Signature Fresh Spring Rolls, Lemongrass Sizzling Plate with salmon, Curry Dip Sandwich and their fans’ fave fried rice dishes. Plus, they have new 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!

Mon-Thurs 11:30am-8:30pm; Fri/Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun 11am-8:30pm

Where:

2337 Branding Ave

Alameda

https://dragonrougebythebay.com

By |2023-08-31T11:03:43-07:00August 31st, 2023|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: The Preacher’s Daughter Wine Bar & Bistro

The Experience:

Enjoy wine without pretension!

A unique wine bar & café named in honor of the owner’s father welcomes you in a beautifully restored building. Join them for Happy Hour weekdays from 3-6pm. Unwind from your day with a craft beer, a newly discovered local or Old World wine or one of their many fabulous cocktails. Special pricing during Happy Hour for snacks or order from the main menu.

And during the day you can energize with some locally roasted espresso and enjoy a fresh meal with locally sourced ingredients. They serve fresh pastries, lunch and dinner – salads, appetizers, sandwiches, flatbreads & Chef’s Specials.

It’s Wine Tasting: Old World meets New World favorites.

Hours: Tu – Thu 11a-9p; F/Sa 10a-10p; Su 10a-9p. (510) 995-8041

Where:

1629 Park St.

https://preachersdaughteralameda.com

By |2023-08-03T11:08:02-07:00August 3rd, 2023|Tags: , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. for ALS

The Experience:

Make a big impact while sipping on delicious brews!

Join your friends at Faction Brewing on Saturday, August 5, 1-5pm for the Ales for ALS™ Festival, where you’ll enjoy unlimited tastings, a branded glass, and the chance to support vital ALS research.

ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Also known as Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and Charcot’s disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord resulting in the wasting away of muscle. At any given time, it is estimated that 30,000 in the US suffer from ALS.

Ales for ALS™ Festival Scoop

Sample beers from 40+ regional brewers while supporting this important cause. Brewers include Alameda Island Brewing, Cellarmaker, East Brother Beer, Ghost Town Brewing, Wondrous Brewing plus 35 more! Enjoy tasty bites from food trucks.

General admission tickets ($45) include unlimited beer tastings and a branded festival drinking glass. VIP admission tickets ($105) include early access for first pours from brewers at 12pm, access to private restroom areas, first access and securing of patio space area, SWAG bag full of festival keepsakes, unlimited beer tastings and a branded festival drinking glass. Designated Driver $20.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event – get your tickets today and let’s pour hope and support into every pint! The Ales for ALS™ Festival at Faction Brewing supports research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute .

Tickets

All attendees must be 21+ with valid ID; no children/infants or dogs (unless ADA compliant) the day of the festival. Public transportation is highly encouraged.

About The ALS Therapy Development Institute

The ALS Therapy Development Institute  is the largest drug discovery lab in the world focused solely on finding treatments for ALS. The treatments in the current clinical pipeline may slow ALS for some, but they will not be enough to end ALS. We need to discover many more.

Faction Brewing Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

By |2023-08-03T10:17:25-07:00August 3rd, 2023|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Karibu Wine Lounge by Wichira Weekend

The Experience:

July is for Wine + Art + Music!

Who’s enjoying this July heat? Karibu quotes Stephen King, “In July, the wine dances in the glass and sings in your mouth.”  There are eleven days left in July and Karibu is waiting for you to come in and taste their wines by Wichira, guided by knowledgeable wine consultants. And have fun!

Here’s the weekend lineup:

  • Thursday 7/20, 7-9pm – Karaoke with Alisha Channel your inner superstar and grab the microphone for an unforgettable night of singing ‘n sipping, laughter and plenty of wine.
  • Friday 7/21, 4-7pm – Babes n Bubbles There’s a reason why their bubbles keep winning awards. Stop by the wine lounge, enjoy some good vibes and try the bubbly for yourself. Bring friends!
  • Saturday 7/22, 5pm – Pour Decisions Meet & Greet with featured artist Ashlie Kego 5pm. Music w/DJ JoahnnyBeats. Come say hi to Ashlie, this month’s featured artist. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an inside look into her wonderful works of art and maybe even take one home. (Not many know that Ashlie started painting during the pandemic.)
  • Soko Sundaze 7/23, 3-5pm LIVE music with Ariel Marin

Enjoy their selection of multi-award-winning wines and beers from underserved BIPOC, women and local crafters. Hours: Wed/Thurs 5-9pm; Fri 4-10pm; Sat 1-10pm; Sun 1-8pm (510) 479-4920

About

KARIBU by Wachira wine lounge is the home of Wachira Wines, an extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker. As a young immigrant, Chris fell in-love with the science of winemaking and developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers. Her story is about equity and the ability to succeed through adversity. The lounge is a a welcoming community filled with great wine, art and camaraderie.

Where:

1419 Park St.

Alameda

https://karibulounge.com

By |2023-07-20T13:53:04-07:00July 20th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Urban Legend Cellars Wine

The Experience:

Weekend Patio: Sunshine + Wine + Tasty Bites!

It’s going to be perfect weather at Alameda Point this weekend on the San Francisco Bay. Sunny and temps in the 70’s. You’ll have delicious food, great views and a wine selection to please any palate. Help Urban Legend welcome back Patio faves, Tacos de la Calle and Marty’s Joint, for a great taco or comfort food to die for.

Glasses & Bottles–Chill outdoors in one of their shaded pergolas or indoors in the wine studio with your favorite sip.

Tastings–Enjoy a curated tasting of 4 current releases with vegan/gluten free small bites. Indoor and outdoor options.

Kick off the weekend with their July 14 Friday Wine Down from 4-7:30pm with light nibbles available on-site–or bring your own. Sips and sunsets–what could be better?

And you can enjoy some of the best this weekend out on the patio! Wine will be flowing.

  • Saturday, July 15:  Tacos de la Calle
  • Sunday July 16: Marty’s Joint

Reservations suggested, but walk-ins are always welcome. And don’t forget to pick up your Alameda Trail Guide!

Owners Steve and Marilee Shaffer are both passionate about great and interesting food wines. They can’t wait to see you and introduce you to their wines. Reserve your experience now!  Questions? 510.545.4356

Where:

1951 Monarch St, Building 25
Alameda Point

https://ulcellars.com

By |2023-07-13T08:08:49-07:00July 13th, 2023|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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