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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining on the Water

The Experience:

House-made spaghetti and meatballs, anyone?

You can’t go wrong with home-made pasta. This dish is made with homemade spaghetti pasta, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Just add the meatballs, if so inclined. Yum!

At Lara’s you can start out with their fresh Caprese salad, prawn cocktails, calamari, wings and more. Not feeling like pasta?  They’ve got steaks, chops & poultry. Want pizza? It’s on the menu also.

Fill your table with some friends for a fun evening. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860

Hours:

  • Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
  • Thursday-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

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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Summer Beer

The Experience:

Your beer. The way you like it.

You open the fridge. There it is—lined up, cold, ready. East Brother Blonde Ale. Not just a beer, but your beer. The one that doesn’t need an occasion, because it is the occasion.

Pours a rich golden, crystal clear with that perfect white head. You catch the subtle aroma—bread crust and honey, a whisper of earthy hops.

First sip? Smooth, crisp, a touch of grainy sweetness. Every sip reminds you: this is what beer’s supposed to taste like. It’s not flashy. It’s not trying too hard. It’s just right. A fridge staple, brewed with intention in Richmond.

A blonde ale is an easy-drinking beer that is visually appealing and has no particularly dominating malt or hop characteristics. It’s an American classic known for its simplicity. And it’s light –  ABV: 4.2%

Order online or get on down to East Brother to stock up for those laid-back summer evenings.

Weekend food truck lineup:

  • Thu, Jun 19 – Golden Gate Bistro
  • Fri, Jun 20 – Global Express Catering
  • Sat, Jun 21 – Curry & Combo
  • Sun, Jun 22 – Curry & Combo

HOURS: Wed, Thurs, Fri, 3-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 9pm.

(510) 230-4081.

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

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The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Wine + Vibe

The Experience:

Your new afternoon wine beverage!

Come down to the water and try Riggers’ Sangria Waves! It’s a Sangria made from white wine, instead of the traditional red, and fresh fruit. One may not be enough!

Plus, they have an exciting afternoon of music for you on Saturday, June 14 at 2pm! The BRAZILIAN PROJECT will move you with Samba and Bossa Nova from Rio, country dance music from the Northeast of Brazil and Jazz from Sao Paulo.

Brazilian jazz is also about beautiful, flowing harmony and memorable melodies. They play the music of great Brazilian composers – and some of their own songs too. It’s Samba, Bossa Nova, Samba-Funk, Baiao, Forro, Frevo, Choro, Mojo and beats they don’t have names for!

While sipping and vibing, enjoy some tasty bites from Chef Frank Miller’s pop-up Kitchen Loft. Here’s what’s on the menu:

Pizzas: All pizzas are 12″ pizza and on their local honey/extra virgin olive oil dough. Margherita, Roasted Veggie, Artisan Italian Sausage or Pepperoni and the Cote D’azur with shrimp and pesto. Gluten-free options are available upon request. Pop up also includes Loft House Salad, Caesar Salad and Crispy Brussel Sprouts tossed in shaved Parmigiano cheese with lemon juice and garlic butter. Yum. And of course, for Dessert: New Orleans Beignets.

Grab your friends and head down to the water. You won’t be sorry. Plus, they can’t wait to see you!

About Riggers Loft Wine Co

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Having a holiday party or special occasion? Check out their various catering menus here. Everything you can imagine for your special event is part of their culinary menu themes: Italian Cuisine, French Bistro, Japanese Sushi Bar,  Asian Inspired Cusine, South of The Border,  Southern Barbecue and Indian Cusine.

Give them a call or email with your details and you will be surprised at your amazing event produced by the team at Riggers Loft.

Hours:

  • Thursdays: 5-8pm
  • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
  • Saturdays: 1-9pm
  • Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Tried + True

The Experience:

Award-winning Bo Pils!

Not every beer asks for your attention.

But this one? Bo Pils shows up clean, crisp, and balanced—it just lands.

It’s the kind of beer that reminds you why you fell in love with beer in the first place. No haze. No hype. Just classic craft, brewed with purpose. You don’t have to overthink it—you just have to drink it. Fans say Bo Pils embodies that classic beer taste – tried + true..

Plus, they’ve got over 12 other beers on tap for you to choose from!

Get on down to the taproom for some beer tasting and your favorite food trucks:

  • Thurs, June 5 – Golden Gate Bistro
  • Fri, June 6 – Curry & Combo
  • Sat, June 7 – Golden Gate Bistro
  • Sun, June 8 – Golden Gate Bistro

HOURS: Wed, Thurs, Fri, 3-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 9pm.

(510) 230-4081.

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

By |2025-06-05T13:51:35-07:00June 5th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Richmond: COBIZ Delivers

The Experience:

Artists inspire a creative culture!

‘Collective We’ opens today, May 29th through October 23rd. It’s a powerful and intimate showcase of contemporary figurative art by two international voices from across the globe: Kateryna Bortsova (Ukraine) and Aran (Iran).

Through painting and photography, they share deeply personal reflections on identity, memory, and what it means to belong—no matter where you come from. At a time when connection and community matter more than ever, ‘The Collective We’ reminds us that even across continents, we carry shared emotional truths. Opens on May 29th– book your visit in advance! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/duo-exhibition-collective…

RevArt and CoBiz Richmond are thrilled about their partnership which was designed to empower local artists and inspire the Richmond community. By merging RevArt’s focus on supporting artists with CoBiz’s mission to uplift under-invested communities, this collaboration will create meaningful opportunities for artists to thrive as entrepreneurs while enriching Richmond’s cultural landscape.

The Artists:

Kateryna Bortsova is a classically trained painter and graphic artist whose dreamlike figures are often partially veiled by balloons and blooms. Her work explores the beauty and ambiguity of self-representation, merging classical technique with philosophical depth.

Aran (Nima Raadparsa) is a self-taught Iranian photographer whose emotionally charged, socially conscious portraits form a quiet yet powerful chorus. Formerly a photojournalist, his art now focuses on identity, race, and community.

In partnership with RevArt, COBIZ Richmond is thrilled to announce their exhibition,

Where:

1503 MacDonald Ave, Suite A
Richmond

https://www.cobizrichmond.com

Bring your team here for the perfect setting!

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