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The Experience, Alameda: Almanac Beer Co. Burger Week

The Experience:

This is the ultimate burger!

Grab your friends and take a break out at Alameda Point. You are supposed to be indulging in all kinds of new burgers during the official Bay Area Burger Week.

Bay Area Burger Week is a 12-day celebration of special menus around the San Francisco Bay Area honoring America’s greatest contribution to global culinary culture: the burger.

Featured here is Scolari’s Good Eats offering from their food truck at Almanac – the Blueberry Bacon Blue Cheeseburger. It’s made with a peppercorn Crusted Pattie, Blueberry Sauce, Bacon, Blue Cheese Arugula, Red Onion and Basil Aioli all on a fresh Challah Bun!

If this sounds too ‘out there’ for you, you can order their Classic Cheeseburger made with American cheese, pickle, butter lettuce, red onion, tomato and house sauce on a Challah Bun. And then there’s the Wimpy Burger made on a Sesame Bun with ketchup, onion, mustard and pickle.

The crew at Almanac can’t wait to see you. And pour you your fave brew.

About Almanac

Almanac Beer Co. brews bold and innovative beers inspired by California’s rich pioneering and agricultural traditions. Visit their taproom and also tap into some great food! Almanac’s Barrel House, Taproom and Brewery are open 7 days a week: M-Th 12-9pm; F 12-11pm; Sa 11am – 11pm; Su 11am-9pm. Food trucks daily.  (415) 992-3438

Where:

651B W. Tower Ave
Alameda

http://almanacbeer.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Brewing Co Music

The Experience:

What are you doing on Saturday?

Take a break Sat, May 31 from 3-5pm and snag a beer at Alameda Brewing and vibe with the sounds of Kate Burkhart Acoustic Duo.

The Kate Burkart Band is a true Americana blend of rock, twang, and some quiet introspection. The common thread? Lyrics that tell a story and draw the listener in. Most often compared with Lucinda Williams, Kate was recently called “Neil Young with a dash of Karen Carpenter”… shows are everywhere throughout the San Francisco Bay Area! Besides her full band, Kate gigs in an acoustic format, as she will do on Saturday. Take a listen.

Don’t forget you can bring in your own food from nearby restaurants or Alameda Marketplace to nosh on as you sip your brew.

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.alamedabrewing.co/

The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Grill

The Experience:

Put some meat on those bones!

Treat yourself to perfectly grilled and seasoned lamb chops. “If you love grilled lamb chops like I do,” says customer Al Wright, ”you have to try these! They are killer!

Not a lamb lover? Sink your teeth into their juicy 14oz Ribeye! Served with roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts, and mushrooms, all topped with red wine shallot butter. Ready to taste this delicious masterpiece? Head on down to The Park Street Tavern.  They can’t wait to see you!

Not too hungry? You can always stop by the lounge, with the welcoming vibe of a neighborhood bar, for some small bites & your fav from the wine or cocktail list. They offer a selection of Greek, Italian and California wines, as well as craft cocktails, local and imported beers and sodas made right here in Alameda.

Hours: Daily 4-9pm. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. (510) 671-2867

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing News

The Experience:

Fresh Beer!

There will be a hint of summer this weekend with warm sunny days. Grab your sunglasses and friends and head down to your favorite brewery on the water. The crew at Faction Brewing just canned some fresh beer that’s ready to hit your fridge so you have cold ones on the ready. If you land there on Sunday, there will be that great Alameda Record Swap. Bring your vinyls.

Fresh Beer:

  • 2 Hop – Meet the latest duo in their hop rotation: NZ 101 + 105. New Zealand brought the flavor, they put it in a can [5.8].
  • Anomaly Milk Stout (Nitro) – Looks like a pale ale, drinks like dessert. Anomaly’s back to mess with your senses in the best way [6.5].
  • Plus two of your faves: 1970’s Lager, and Spring IPA. Fresh and, tasting like victory.

Ready for that fill up? Faction is ready for you. You can pick up Wednesday-Sunday.

Meanwhile, here’s the food truck lineup:

  • Thu, May 15, 2-8pm –  Super Mario’s
  • Fri, May 16, 12-8pm –  Knee Baby’z Eatery
  • Sat, May 17, 12-8pm –  Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun May 18, 12-7pm –   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 Local News

The Experience:

Put some spring into your walk!

The Local, selected as the Best Coffee Shop in Alameda for 2025, is making a splash this spring! They are serving up new Spring drinks like the one featured here. It’s the Matcha Wave – A bold blend of blue raspberry & matcha, topped with sweet cold foam for the ultimate refreshing sip! Another new drink is the Blossom Brew – A floral fusion of rose, strawberry & organic cold brew, finished with sweet cold foam for a smooth, dreamy taste! What are you waiting for?

This location has been a coffee house for the past 20+ years. It’s one of the oldest buildings on Park Street, built in 1891 as the original Masonic Temple. The owners are continuing the tradition of ‘small-business coffee on Park Street’! Old fashioned furniture reminiscent of an old library, makes it the perfect ambiance for getting your work done. Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm; Sa/Su – 8:30am – 4pm.

About The Local

A community gathering place in  downtown Alameda, The Local is on the ground floor of the original Masonic Lodge building that has been at the heart of the community for over 130 years. New owner Soco Munkhod  reopened The Local after the pandemic to the delight of the community after it had shuttered in December of 2020. Fans hastily came back with their laptops sipping their Lattes and noshing on tasty pastries and sandwiches in this lovely  historic building.

Where:

1333 Park St
Alameda

https://www.facebook.com/thelocalalameda

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