The Experience

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/

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

The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Summer Drink

The Experience:

Beat the heat with a tropical treat!

Summer is unofficially here. This weekend you can cool down with a refreshing Cucu Lada. This crisp, island-inspired cocktail blends pineapple juice, cucumber purée, light rum and creamy coconut for a drink that’s as chill as it is delicious, or so they say at Trader Vic’s.

And while you are there you can meet your new favorite meatless dish: the Oni’o Palena Stir Fry. Crispy eggplant, crunchy snow peas and a rich pineapple glaze, all tossed together and served over perfectly steamed rice. It’s fresh, bold and packed with flavor – no meat required.

Trader Vic’s is the place where fusion flavors meet tropical vibes. Take a break and visit their lounge for a drink and some Tidbits & Pupus – Veggie Spring Rolls, Crispy Prawns and of course, the Cheese Bings made famous at the Beverly Hilton in the 80s..

Enjoy the afternoon light as the sun begins to dip and you slowly finish off your Cucu Lada.. 510-653-3400

About Trader Vic’s + the Mai Tai

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

According to the Trader, Vic Bergeron, “In 1944, after success with several exotic rum drinks, I felt a new drink was needed. I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year-old Jamaican J. Wray Nephew rum, added fresh lime, some Orange Curaçao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy Syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after. Half the lime shell went in for color, I stuck in a branch of fresh mint, and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night. Carrie took one sip and said, “Mai Tai – Roa Ae” In Tahitian means “Out of this World- The Best”. Well, that was that, I named the drink ‘Mai Tai.’”

(Victor Bergeron and Carrie Guild featured below in 1970)

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

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, Emeryville: Ohana Cannabis Co. CBD

The Experience:

Kick back with Camino! Your road to bliss

Transport your state of mind with Kiva’s Sparkling Pear Camino gummies. The unconventional ratio of 6mg CBD to 2mg THC creates a euphoric experience without the anxiety. Camino (road in Spanish) is your path to a relaxing kicked-back experience. Gluten-free and Dairy-free.

They have a variety of Camino CBD to THC combos in Wild Cherry, Mango, Freshly Squeezed, Midnight Blueberry and even Pineapple Habanero!  There’s a Camino for every taste, tolerance, and occasion. With a variety of terpene-tailored effects and delicious fruit flavors,  you can explore their family of Camino edibles and find  your sweet spot

Ask your consultant about their weekly deals and enjoy the serenity of the shop when you visit. Or, shop online here.

About Ohana

Ohana Cannabis’ storefront is a serene atmosphere with patient and knowledgeable consultants who will help you discover what you may be looking for in their products, plus, give you time to understand dosing for your unique needs. Cannabis and CBD knowledgeable. Visit them in Emeryville and check out their products and stock up for 4/20, the marijuana holiday – a great time to share with your friends.

Ohana Cannabis prides itself in providing its customers with quality, clean, and fully tested, medical and/or recreational cannabis combined with caring customer service!

Open daily 8am-10pm. Visit their shop or order online or by text for free delivery or curbside pickup. And if you want to ask questions, just call or text them and one of the consultants will help you. (510) 925-1266 – phone/text.License #: C10-0000789-LIC

Where:

5745 Peladeau St
Emeryville

http://ohanacannabis.com

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