The Experience

The Experience, Alameda: Mosley’s Cafe + Trail Walk

The Experience:

The morning that turned into a treat!

You’ve been in this situation. You are on deadline plus, you have to deliver something somewhere and you have to walk the dog. I experienced it yesterday morning. Strapped by time, I threw the dog in the car along with SF on the Bay’s Alameda Trail Guides and drove to Mosley’s Café at the end of Grand Ave near the boat ramp – your  go-to Café on the water.

Once I gave owner Scott Mosley the maps, I drooled over the freshly baked pastries on display, but was tight for time. I asked him how far I can walk on the trail heading towards Webster St. He thought it is now open all the way to Alameda Point. With a husky in tow, I have to get mileage in if I want to work in peace the rest of the day.

Got the dog and went trekking, promising I would be back soon to relax with a coffee & one of those great homemade pastries with Summer.

What a great walk along the shore of the Alameda/Oakland Estuary with water views, parks, natural habitat. We only did 1.5 mi out to catch a fun view and audible revelry (!) of the Youth Sailing Club out in front of Encinal Yacht Club on the water. Walking here was a completely different experience of Alameda –  from that shoreline. When I go back, I will definitely have one of Mosley’s pastries or focaccia. They have made focaccia with strawberries, blueberries and goat cheese, as well as with sausage, cheddar cheese and chives. Yum!

On my list for my next trek.

Join the Café crew  in the Grand Marina for a peaceful morning on the dock with Seven Seas organic coffee, freshly baked homemade pastries, grilled cheese sandwiches and more. Local beer and wine also for that late lunch.

 Plus, 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, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Transport News

The Experience:

Drinking @ Faction made easy. Get there by water taxi!

Big news! Drinking at Faction Brewing just got easier. The new water shuttle pilot service between Oakland and Alameda launched yesterday!* Now you can cruise your way to Faction with ease.

FREE rides, bike-friendly, ADA-accessible and it runs Wednesday through Sunday (the same days they’re open). Hop on at Jack London Square, enjoy your ride to Alameda, and make your way over for some craft brews. (2.3 mi) The Water Shuttle’s capacity is 31 individuals and 14 bikes.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Jul 18, 2-8pm – Locos Only
  • Fri, Jul 19, 12-8pm – Knee Baby’z Eatery
  • Sat, Jul 20, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Jul 21, 11am-5pm – Faction @ HeadWest Marketplace at St. George Spirits, 2601 Monarch (next door) – Multiple food trucks

*NOTE: Service was temporarily halted due to repairs, but back in. operation on Friday, July 19. Sign up for real-time alerts! Sign up for SF Bay Ferry SMS Alerts, via text and/or email. 

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 & Seafood

The Experience:

There’s nothing like fresh seafood!

Make plans for  lunch or an evening out at this stunning waterfront restaurant in Marina Bay. Fresh seafood, elegant Italian-inspired cuisine, wines and craft cocktails await you!

Many choices – Scampi, Scallops, Grilled Alaskan Salmon topped with mango pico sauce.  They always have the fresh Catch of the Day and Marina Seafood Soup, an Italian style seafood soup with angel hair pasta, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, and fish in lobster tomato broth. And for pasta lovers in your crowd, try the Linguini & Clams or many of the other pasta dishes.

Just stopping by for appetizers & drinks? You can stick with the seafood theme with Oysters on the Half Shell, Prawn Cocktails or the Calamari (featured here) – deep fried squid served with side of spicy tomato and tartar sauces.

Yum! Make your reservations today!  510-234-1860

Hours:

  • Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
  • Thursday-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

The Experience, Emeryville: Ohana Cannabis Co Deals

The Experience:

Forever 420

It’s an unparalleled customer experience when you walk into Ohana Cannabis. 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. Cannabinoid knowledgeable.  Plus they always have some promotion going on!

Check out Ohana’s Forever 420 deal!

Choose any 4$20 bundles per customer and get:

  • Pre roll, gummies and drink – or
  • 8th, lighter and rolling paper – or
  • Cartridge & Battery – or
  • 2 Cannabis drinks and gummies

As separate promotions:

  • Spend $50 & Get a $5 Flower, Cartridge, Edible or Pre-Roll or
  • Out the door Discount – Spend $50 and they pay all the taxes!

Note:

  • Offers valid during these hours:  10am-12pm, 3pm-5pm and 8pm-10pm
  • Onsite Consumption Lounge Now Open
  • FAST & FREE Delivery.
  • They take cards

About Ohana Cannabis

Visit them in Emeryville and check out their products. Ohana Cannabis prides itself in providing its customers with quality, clean, and fully tested, medical and/or recreational cannabis combined with caring customer service!

About their cocktails

Cocktails come in a standard dosage of 10 mg of THC; if your tolerance is a bit higher you can dose up to 50mg. The crafted cocktails are fast-acting and most customers feel effects anywhere between 15-20 minutes and always seem to leave happier than when they came in. CBD infused drinks may be available in the future. A few you may like:

  • Ohana Sunrise – made with fresh orange juice, pineapple and floated with grenadine
  • Nasserati – Strawberry Puree & Lemonade
  • Emeryville Mule – Lime Juice, Simple Syrup & Ginger Beer and the
  • Pineapple Express – Mango & Passionfruit Puree with Pineapple Juice.

Open daily from 10am- 10pm. Visit their shop or order online or by text for free delivery or curbside pickup. (510) 925-1266 – phone/text.
License #: C10-0000789-LIC

Where:

5745 Peladeau St
Emeryville

http://ohanacannabis.com

The Experience, Richmond: Pt Richmond Concert Season

The Experience:

Fantastic Negrito launches Summer Concerts!

It’s finally here! Friday, June 28th, Pt Richmond Music’s Summer Concert season opens with Fantastic Negrito, winner of three consecutive GRAMMYs for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

Fantastic Negrito is an internationally known musical artist who has toured with everyone from Sturgill Simpson to Chris Cornell, collaborated with the likes of Sting and E-40, and performed at nearly every major festival on the map, but never before for Point Richmond Music…until now! You won’t want to miss this show, which kicks off at 5:30pm.

Please note that parking downtown is very limited. Carpooling, public transportation, biking or walking is highly recommended. Pam DeWitt, Point Richmond Music, wants to alert the business community that that there will be street closures for both Park Place and Washington Avenue from 2 PM until 9 PM. Please move your cars and let your guests know not to park in the triangle.

The folks at PRM can’t wait to see you!

Music Lineup Summer 2024:

Friday, June 28

  • 5:30pm – 8ish – Fantastic Negrito – Blues, R&B, Roots

Friday, July 26

  • 5:30 – 6:30pm – Miracle Mule – Swampy Tonk
  • 6:45pm-8ish – Lorin Rowan & The Deep Blue Jam – Americana/ROck/Roots/Reggae

Friday, August 23

  • 5:30 – 6:30pm – Van Goat – Rock
  • 6:45pm – 8ish – Bululú – Latin/Venezuelan/Caribbean

About Pt Richmond Music Festival

This outdoor concert venue is at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. Concerts are held on the last Friday of June, July and August. Local restaurants are open on concert nights, offering a wide array of cuisine. PRM features art by The Arts of Point Richmond, face painting for children and dancing in the street! PRM’s no host bar proceeds support the music series. Festival-style seating is available with a limited number of chairs provided. Get these dates on your calendar, grab your friends and kick off the summer!

Photo/Courtesy of Fantastic Negrito’s FB page

Where:

Park Place at Washington St
Downtown Pt Richmond

https://pointrichmondmusic.org/

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