The Experience

The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Delight

The Experience:

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine on the water!

Kick back for a relaxing evening dining on the 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. Sharing is easy. Bring your friends and check out their grilled platter featured here. Dragon Rouge is also known for their tasty  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

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The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Seafood

The Experience:

Spice up your night!

Step into this authentic Mexican Restaurant and Richmond just got a whole lot more flavorful. From bold margaritas to authentic Mexican dishes, your night is just beginning to brighten up.

Bring your friends and family in for a seafood tasting. They have shrimp, prawns, salmon and other fish. Opened in 2019, El Agave Azul brings the comforting flavors of Jalisco, serving tradition-driven dishes in a warm welcoming venue. Here’s a sampling of their seafood:

  • Prawns Fajitas with sauteed onions and bell peppers
  • Shrimp enchiladas
  • Shrimp tacos
  • Fish tacos
  • Pulpa a la Diabla – octopus in a spicy sauce
  • Salmon Tropical – seared salmon with a tropical sauce
  • Salmon al Chipotle – seared salmon with a creamy chipotle sauce
  • Camarones al Gusto – prawns prepared to your liking
  • And more!

Don’t forget – Happy Hour is 3:30-6pm, M-F. Dive into some taquitos and that classic margarita that you always crave. They can’t wait to see you!

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Mosley’s Cafe Charcuterie

The Experience:

Charcuterie on your patio or on the water!

Taking friends out on the Bay? Hosting Easter or a Happy Hour?  Make it easy on yourself and order a Beautiful Charcuterie Box from Mosley’s Café.

Handmade charcuterie boards brimming with local bites, perfect for picnics, parties, or pairing with your favorite seaside sips. Custom creations available—made just for your moment.

Email Scott at scott.mosleyscafe@gmail.com to learn more about choices and to place your order and schedule a pick-up. Featured below is  an Easter fruit board.

Even though Mosley’s closes at 3pm, Charcuterie orders are accepted until 5pm!

Please let them know if you have any allergies. And let him know how many people in your party.

  • 1-2 People
  • 2-3 People
  •  4-6 People
  • 7-10 People

About Mosley’s Cafe

You never know what’s baking in the kitchen down on the water at Mosley’s Cafe. Enjoy a peaceful morning on the dock with your favorite four legged friend in Grand Alameda Harbor. It really is a warm community gathering place, where you feel welcomed. Plus it’s so relaxing when you get to breathe in that fresh sea air. Consider it a wellness break. Seven Seas organic coffee and homemade pastries – heaven! Sandwiches, quiche, oatmeal, granola, avocado toasts, mimosas, beer and wine and more. Fans rave about their Grilled Cheese on Sourdough and they even have Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. With over 40 years in the restaurant and hospitality business, they have a passion for unique experiences with classic comfort. They can’t wait to meet you!

Hours: Tues -Sun 8am – 3pm. 510-263-8228

Where:

2099 Grand Street
Alameda

https://mosleyscafe.com

The Experience, Richmond: Richmond Art Center Classes

The Experience:

Get a taste of clay!

Take up a new hobby and get your hands into it! In this class designed for folks with no previous experience, you will try various hand-building methods including pinching, coiling and slab-building. Simple glazing will also be covered. Students will learn the feel and properties of clay, as well as gain a basic understanding of the ceramic process. Clay and tools will be provided. Only register for this class if you are brand new to clay!

La maestra habla español. Animamos a los hispanohablantes a registrarse.

Beginning Handbuilding Taster

  • Adult Class (Ages 18+)
  • Tuesdays, 2:30pm-4:30pm, Mar 24 – May 12

About Art Classes

Spring class registration is now open! Art classes are run out of seven studio spaces focused on media including ceramics, painting, fiber art, jewelry/metal art, printmaking, and glass. Details on their website.

New Student Discount Use coupon code newstudent2026 during registration to receive *20% off your first class.

*Terms: Code must be applied at registration. Limit one per student. Classes subject to availability. Excludes workshops.

Where:

https://richmondartcenter.org

2540 Barrett Ave
Richmond

The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Weekend

The Experience:

Put Rudy’s on your weekend menu!

Did you know Breakfast  & Lunch are served every day from 8am until 3pm!

Do you like  Green Eggs & Ham? An old Dr Seuss classic first introduced us. But here we are in Emeryville today where Rudy’s actually serves Green Eggs & Ham – honey smoked ham, green onions and pepper jack cheese –  all drenched in salsa verde.

This weekend you can dive into their  Brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday which includes:

  • Dazed and Confused – Crispy hash brown topped with 2 eggs scrambled with chorizo, topped with house-made hollandaise sauce, sliced avocado, garnished with green onion and served with toast
  • Rude n’ Reckless – A crispy hash brown base, a layer of thin sliced ham, 2 poached eggs all drenched in house-made hollandaise and served with choice of toast
  • Rudy’s Heartache – Their famous corned beef hash topped with 2 eggs any style and house-made hollandaise sauce. Garnished with green onion and served with choice of toast
  • And many more delights including the Oaksterdam Benedict – English muffin topped with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, 2 poached eggs, home-made hollandaise sauce and garnished with green onion. Of course, you can just go right for it and order those Green Eggs & Ham!

A fun food addition to your weekend awaits you. And bring your kids! Between 5 & 9pm 50% off kids meals!

And remember: When you are at Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, you are Rudy.

Rudy’s Hours: Daily, 8am-3pm – Breakfast + Lunch; Wed – Sat, 5-9pm Dinner 510-594-1221.

About Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe

Rudy’s was born from a desire to create a restaurant where people of all walks of life can feel welcome and eat honest food in a fun atmosphere. They are committed to serving their community with an eatery that is reasonably priced, family friendly, and that cares about your well-being.

Where:

4081 Hollis St

Emeryville

https://www.iamrudy.com/

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