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The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars This Weekend

The Experience:

Bubbly for Valentine’s Day anyone?!

Nothing says Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) quite like bubbles—Dashe’s sparkling wine brings the sparkle to any celebration, but especially on Valentine’s.

Made 100% from Chenin Blanc grapes grown at the family-owned Heringer Vineyards, the wine has great mouthfeel and crisp acidity–a perfect sparkling wine to pop at your Valentine’s Celebration.

Winemaker Tasting Notes
Color | Pale gold
Aromas | Beautiful light floral aromas, minerals, and toasty yeast.
Taste | Crisp, bright flavors of stone fruit—apricot and peach—balanced with an edge of citrus acidity. The wine shows both great minerality and lush, complex flavors of toasty yeast.

Stop by their Tasting Room Friday – Sunday or Order Online: https://www.dashecellars.com/product/2024-sparkling-wine

And don’t forget to congratulate them on 30 years of winemaking.

Good wine, good company. They hope to see you this weekend!

About

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.

They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.

Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Valentine

The Experience:

Valentine’s drinks with your favorite Mexican flavors!

Join the crew at El Agave Azul for an evening of great drinks and good company.

What to drink.

Celebrate with their limited-time cocktails crafted just for the occasion. From the Aperol Mezcal Spritz to the Casa Amor Paloma and The Lovers Margarita set — each one made to set the mood.

  • Aperol Mezcal Spritz – Babnez Mezcal, Aperol, Wycliff
  • Casa Amor Paloma – Dan Ramon Blanco, Dragon Fruit Syrup, Lime Juice, Squirt
  • The Lovers – Centenario Reposado Blue, Curacao and Centenario Reposada Strawberry Margaritas

What to eat. All your traditional Mexican Favorites! They can’t wait to see you and wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day!

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: Faction Brewing Record Swap

The Experience:

Vinyl anyone?

Next Sunday, February 15, from 12-6pm, the Alameda Record Swap takes over the hangar at Faction. Flip through some vinyl, sip something good and let the afternoon disappear. Kids welcome.

With 40+ record vendors selling a wide variety of genres to suit nearly every taste and budget, the Alameda Record Swap is quickly becoming the Bay Area’s biggest and best vinyl record show!

  • Featuring DJ Sid Presley’s spinning vintage vinyl
  • Craft beer by Faction Brewing
  • Satay By The Bay SF food truck
  • Free admission | All ages
  • Come n’ find something you love
  • Apply to sell! https://forms.gle/uFYVhAZNbHUjWBBy8

The crew at Faction Brewing can’t wait to see you and tell you about all their new collaborative beers for SF Beer Week!

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

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

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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

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