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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, 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, 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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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. SF Rec Room Tasty Bites

The Experience:

Rec Room – your go-to for after work drinks!

The crew at the Rec Room sends big love to their Metreon neighbor Dabao Singapore. They will become your one-stop spot for Singaporean hawker favorites. Dine in, grab a pint, and make the Rec Room your go-to hangout.

Singaporean hawker food features diverse, affordable dishes from Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan influences, famous for iconic meals like Chicken Rice and rich Laksa. It is a fusion of cultures in affordable, flavorful street food.

You can try some of their sides like Fried Spring Rolls, Curry Chicken, Potato Curry Puffs and Tahu Goreng – fried marinated firm tofu with sweet & savory sauce with peanuts, cucumber & bean sprouts.

And, of course, your favorite East Brother classic beers are on tap. They cannot wait to see you at the Rec Room!

Hours:

  • Mon-Wed: 11am -7:30pm
  • Thurs-Sat: 11am-8:30pm
  • Sun: 11am -7:30pm
“With more than 3,000 square feet fronting the grassy landscape that is Yerba Buena Gardens, it offers 15 or so beers, along with board games, darts, and pool — like a fun suburban basement, but with way more taps.”  The San Francisco Standard
 The Rec Room is located in the Metreon in San Francisco at Fourth & Mission.

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

By |2026-01-08T15:17:24-08:00January 8th, 2026|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Richmond: Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Holiday

The Experience:

A fun & meaningful holiday outing!

Though this can be a busy and overwhelming time, with a “to-do” list as long as a winter’s night, the true Rosies know how to roll up their sleeves and tackle it with poise and a jolly demeanor.

Rosies and Rangers decorated the Visitor’s Center for the season and invite you to come and learn about the WWII home front heroes through stories of resilience and unity. Many faces, many stories, many truths, weave a rich tapestry of experiences from this era of opportunity and loss.

Plus, they want you to take a fresh look at their Gift Shop. The Rosie National Park visitor center is a great place to bring your out-of-town guests or just go visit them again, if it’s been a while.

New staff, new merchandise and stocking stuffers for the national park and Rosie the Riveter fan on your shopping list.

The views of the water are fantastic and the Bay View Trail that runs by the Visitor Center is a wonderful place to walk with family & friends. Bring a picnic and make an afternoon of it.

Their doors are open during the holidays except for Christmas and New Year’s days!

Open Daily: 10am – 5pm
Entrance: There is no fee to enter the park visitor center.
Parking: Available in the Ford Plant parking lot
About
The “Home Front” refers to the collective efforts of civilians in a nation at war, working to support military forces overseas. During World War II, Americans united to meet this challenge, transforming industries, communities, and lives to power the fight for freedom. President Franklin Roosevelt’s vision of “The Arsenal of Democracy” inspired unprecedented social and economic changes, fueling the Allied victory and reshaping American society.

Where:

1414 Harbour Way S #3000 in  Richmond 
https://www.nps.gov/rori/index.htm

By |2025-12-17T17:29:02-08:00December 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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