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The Experience, Emeryville: RCCD Eco Art

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The Experience, Emeryville: RCCD Eco Art

The Experience:

Big Daddy – Placemaking in the Urban Environment!

Who was Big Daddy? Folks always ask this. When the abandoned gas station on Peralta burned down, the City of Emeryville asked the residents what they’d like to see on the site. Big Daddy’s Complete Rejuvenating Community Garden is the result, the name a riff on Big Daddy Green’s original car-detailing business there.

Big Daddy’s is hosting a series of events this summer. You can tour the raised-bed garden boxes tended by community members, the eco-friendly home to many native plants and pollinators as well as numerous sculptures and artworks.

Sunday Summer Events and Eco-Art will happen on Aug 18, 23, Sept 15 and Oct 1 with funding provided by the State of California and Emeryville’s Rotten City Cultural District. Admission is free and the site is wheelchair accessible.

Join them for their first Eco-Art event at Big Daddy’s.

2:00 PM, Sunday, August 18 Opening Reception

3:00 PM Poetry reading by Rafael Jesús González, Berkeley Poet Laureate Emeritus, introduced by Andree Singer Thompson, Artist, Teacher, and Co-founder of WEAD, the Women Eco Artists Dialog. Rafael and Andree featured below.

Garden/Exhibition Visiting hours. Saturdays and Sundays 2-6 PM, August 18 – October 13.

Big Daddy’s Complete Rejuvenating Community Garden
3601 Peralta Street in Emeryville

Where:

Emeryville

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The Experience, Emeryville: Saturday Farmers’ Market Bounty
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The Experience, Emeryville: Saturday Farmers’ Market Bounty

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The Experience, Emeryville: Saturday Farmers’ Market Bounty

The Experience:

From farm to table in Emeryville!

On Saturday morning, plan a visit to The Emery Farmers Market located at 45th and Hubbard St between two of the buildings comprising The Emery. It opens at 11am and is full of local fresh vegetables and fruit. Keep your healthy lifestyle going!

Emeryville’s Farmers Market is brought to us by the Regional Farmers’ Market Association, who is dedicated to creating a sustainable platform for small farmers, independent food producers and artisans to sell their products directly to us. And there’s nothing like a melon picked fresh just this morning!

“It is a gathering place for the city of Emeryville,” comments Mayor Courtney Welch, “and a space for us all to connect over fresh, healthy foods and conversation. I look forward to frequenting my fellow residents and enjoying the bounty brought forth by the Farmers Market.”

Here’s what you can buy this weekend. Choices will expand!

Produce;

Strawberries
Plums
Pluots
Peaches
Nectarines
Grapes
Honey
Bell Peppers
Beans
Tomatoes
Bok Choy
Cucumbers
Watermelon

Foods:

Fresh Salmon and other seafoods
Nepali foods, Samosa, spreads
Hummus and other spreads
The Farmers’ Market opens at 11am on Saturdays and closes at 3pm. Grab your bags, head on down to Hubbard & 45th and enjoy shopping outdoors for fresh berries, vegetables, peppers, tomatoes and more.

Where:

The Farmers’ Market is at 45th & Hubbard Sts

The ECC is all over Emeryville and beyond!

https://www.emeryvillecommerceconnection.com

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The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Dessert
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The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Dessert

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The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Dessert

The Experience:

New bar & great desserts!

Get on down to experience the new bar in the lounge and choose one of their delectable desserts with a glass of wine. Try their flourless chocolate cake with candied orange peels and fresh fruit (featured here).

Fans also rave about their Baklava Cheesecake (featured below). And enjoy their beautiful newly remodeled bar.

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.

Their menu is influenced by Greek and Italian traditions, offering lots of appetizers including pancetta wrapped prawns and Spanakopita, soups and salads, lots of entrees including your favorite cuts, seafood and pasta, All made with fresh local ingredients.

Hours: Daily 4-9pm. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. They look forward to seeing you! (510) 671-2867

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2024-08-01T10:23:18-07:00August 1st, 2024|Tags: bar, dinner, Greek, Italian, Pasta, Pork Belly, The Park Street Tavern|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co This Weekend
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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co This Weekend

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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co This Weekend

The Experience:

What’s on tap!

BO PILS – golden, noble, lemony
RED LAGER – amber, biscuity, crisp
GOLD IPA – hoppy, bright, dry
RED IPA – hoppy, malty, easy
OATMEAL STOUT – rich, roasty, smooth

Healthy Hints – their award-winning Bo Pils is light on calories and their Blonde Ale is a harmonious blend of mild malt sweetness and gentle hop bitterness, resulting in a light and easy-drinking ale. Perfectly balanced wiith an ABV of 4.2%, it’s the go-to beer for those afternoons when you want to unwind without undoing your fitness efforts.

Grab your friends and head down to East Brother’s taproom. You can have some tasty bites with a pint on the outdoor patio.

Food Truck Lineup:

Fri, August 2, 4-9pm – Bakatta
Sat, August 3, 11am-8pm – Sitha’s Khmerkitchen
Sun, August 4, 11am-7pm – Sitha’s Khmerkitchen

Save the date for East Brother’s 7th Annual Summer Classic! It will be held Sunday, August 25, 12-8 pm. A day full of vintage cars, live music, food, and fun for the entire family.

East Brother Beer Co Hours:

Wednesday – Friday: 3-9pm
Saturday: 11am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-9pm

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2024-08-01T10:20:47-07:00August 1st, 2024|Tags: Blonde Ale, East Brother Beer Co., Fire pits, Richmond brewery|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack News
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The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack News

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The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack News

The Experience:

Eat, Drink, Play, Vibe!

Here’s what’s happening this weekend.

Eat!

PATATAS – Crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup
WEDGE SALAD – Fresh romaine lettuce topped with pickled red onions, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, and vinaigrette
ROASTED WINGS – A pound of traditional chicken wings, roasted & served with ranch, buffalo, honey mustard, BBQ and side of veggies
HOUSE BURGER – (featured here) Half pound of Wagyu served on a Pretzel bun with aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles served with a choice of Wedge Salad or Patatas (Add $2 per topping: Cheese, Egg, Avocado)
PASSION PLATTER: Tabouli salad, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and juicy grilled lamb served on toasted pita
ZESTY MEATBALLS: Choice of four seasoned lamb, wagyu, chicken, impossible, or combination meatballs served with a toasted pita & choice of wedge salad or patatas
GRILLED LAMB: Grilled lamb, spinach & asparagus. Side of wedge salad or patatas.

Reserve@The CafeRack.com or 510.230.2575. Patio dining on the Emeryville Greenway is open! Check in inside.

Drink!

The BAR offers premium spirits, premium beer (bottles and on tap), and single servings of wine & champagne to get the party started!

Play!

Get your friends and get your game on! 10 Pool Tables and 2 Ping Pong Tables. Reserve your table now! Text (510) 255-1925

Come for the fun – pool, ping pong or major league sports on TV. Stay for the exotic drinks and amazing food in this incredible community-serving venue. A warm welcome awaits you.

Hours: Wed/Thurs 2:30-10pm; Fri/Sat 2:30pm-12am; Sun 2:30-10pm