RssFacebookXInstagramYouTube

The Experience

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Vibe

The Experience:

 Only on Sunday: Kool Vibes!

Trust your friends at Faction, the Vibes are Kool! Kool Vibes Sundays: beats, Jamaican eats, and a craft beer that doesn’t quit!  Be a part of it. Take a listen.

And try their new beer – Because a little Strata wasn’t gonna do… they went HELLA. This Helles-style lager is dry-hopped like it’s trying to prove a point: bright, crisp and so much more [4.7%]. Hella Strata. For when “subtle” just isn’t your thing. You can also order 4-packs, cases, and kegs for pick up

So get down to Faction and enjoy tasty bites from your fave food trucks.

Food Truck Lineup

  • Thur, May 1, 2-8pm:  Curveball Slider Truck
  • Fri, May 2 , 12-8pm: La Santa Torta
  • Sat, May 3, 12-8pm:  Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, May 4, 12-7pm: Knee Baby’z Eatery

Get down to Faction and join the fun! Bring your friends and enjoy the great views of  San Francisco Bay.

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

By |2025-05-01T11:57:34-07:00May 1st, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
Read More

The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Refueling Station

The Experience:

Indulge and relax!

Unwind with this bold, citrusy drink that packs a spicy punch. This is the place to refuel during your weekend or busy week. Ready for some Vietnamese cuisine?

High-quality and fresh ingredients, exceptional taste, all here overlooking the water. Alameda residents and visitors, are you ready?

They dare you to turn up the heat with their Dragon Fire Basil Garlic Noodles! Wok-fried to perfection, choose from succulent chicken, tofu, pork, steak, or prawns. Craving a flavor explosion? How spicy can you handle it? Join them for a sizzling experience you won’t forget!

Refuel now!

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! Plus, you can  order online and enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

Mon – Thurs 11:30am – 8:30pm; Fri 11:30am – 12am; Sat 11am – 12am; Sun 11am – 8:30pm

Where:

2337 Branding Ave

Alameda

https://dragonrougebythebay.com

By |2025-04-23T16:37:47-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
Read More

The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Music on the Patio

The Experience:

Fill your weekend with free Live Music!

Stop by for a retro diner experience as you take in the music vibe! My Blue Soul is kicking off their residency at Rudy’s this Friday from 6-8 pm! Then on Saturday, April 27, The Mercy Kit will be ripping up the patio from 6-8pm. Plan on arriving early for Happy Hour. Happy Hour is from 5pm to close.

Here’s the lineup for Happy Hour specials:

Happy Hour Drinks

  • Lagunitas IPA
  • Guinness Stout
  • House Red or White Wine
  • Premium Red Wine
  • Premium White Wine
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Bloody Rudy

Happy Hour Menu

  • Street Tacos
  • Chips & Pico de Gallo
  • Ribeye Steak Quesadilla
  • Ribeye Steak Tacos
  • Cheese Quesadilla
  • Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
  • What are you waiting for? They can’t wait to see you.

A fun food addition to your weekend awaits you. 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/

By |2025-04-23T16:22:50-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments
Read More

The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Gifts

The Experience:

Do you have your Bay Area landmark glasses yet?

Bay Area Skyline Rocks Glasses are now available. They are perfect for entertaining visitors or as gifts for friends you are visiting. A little something from your life by the Bay. These glasses feature iconic Bay Area landmarks: Trader Vic’s Emeryville, their flagship location, Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland skyline and more!

Stop by Trader Vic’s Emeryville today to buy your glassware and check out all the treasures in their gift shop.

You  can also hang in the lounge before you head out and order some tidbits  and small plates from their lounge menu. Enjoy the afternoon light as the sun begins to dip and you slowly finish off your Mai Tai. 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

By |2025-04-17T09:37:26-07:00April 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
Read More

The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars Easter Weekend

The Experience:

Sip, savor and soak up the weekend!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Dashe Cellars has you covered—with bold wines, vibrant flavors, and laid-back vibes.

They’re even open on Easter Sunday from 12–5:30pm— and it’s going to be sunny out on their deck overlooking the Bay.

If you’re in the mood for a wine tasting or just want to relax on their sunny SF City View Patio with a flight of wine, your perfect spot is waiting for you. It will be a beautiful day for sipping and soaking up some spring sunshine! Seasoned Kebab & Grill will be serving up delicious bites all weekend long, Try some world-class wines served by knowledgeable staff.

Reservations can be made from the link www.exploretock.com/dashecellars

Cheers to good wine and great company this Easter Sunday!

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

By |2025-04-17T08:37:23-07:00April 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
Read More


©Copyright 2012-2026 San Francisco on the Bay. All Rights Reserved. POB 5925, Berkeley CA 94710 Phone: 510-704-1777
RssFacebookXInstagramYouTube
SF on the Bay Powered by Communications Team
Go to Top