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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing News
The Experience: Fresh Beer! There will be a hint of summer this weekend with warm sunny days. Grab your sunglasses and friends and head down to your favorite brewery on the water. The crew at Faction Brewing just canned some fresh beer that’s ready to hit your fridge so you have cold ones on the ready. If you land there on Sunday, there will be that great Alameda Record Swap. Bring your vinyls. Fresh Beer: 2 Hop - Meet the latest duo in their hop rotation: NZ 101 + 105. New Zealand brought the flavor, they put it in a can [5.8]. Anomaly Milk Stout (Nitro) - Looks like a pale ale, drinks like dessert. Anomaly’s back to mess with your senses in the best way [6.5]. Plus two of your faves: 1970's Lager, and Spring IPA. Fresh and, tasting like victory. Ready for that fill up?
The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining on the Water
The Experience: Caprese salad anyone? This weekend is going to be sunny and warm. Time to take yourself down to this beautiful waterfront restaurant in the heart of Marina Bay. Elegant Italian-inspired cuisine, wines and craft cocktails await you in their historic dining room overlooking the water. Start out with their fresh Caprese salad with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. Dive into the rich flavors of their seafood pasta. They are known for their fresh seafood dishes. And they’ve got steaks, chops & poultry. Feel like pizza? It’s on the menu also. Fill your table with some friends for a fun afternoon or evening
The Experience, Alameda: The Local News
The Experience: Put some spring into your walk! The Local, selected as the Best Coffee Shop in Alameda for 2025, is making a splash this spring! They are serving up new Spring drinks like the one featured here. It's the Matcha Wave – A bold blend of blue raspberry & matcha, topped with sweet cold foam for the ultimate refreshing sip! Another new drink is the Blossom Brew – A floral fusion of rose, strawberry & organic cold brew, finished with sweet cold foam for a smooth, dreamy taste! What are you waiting for? This location has been a coffee house for the past 20+ years. It's one of the oldest buildings on Park Street, built in 1891 as the original Masonic Temple. The owners are continuing the tradition of ‘small-business coffee on Park Street’! Old fashioned furniture
The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse Sunday
The Experience: Mother's Day Brunch on the patio? The Townhouse kitchen crew is cooking up some of your favorites. And the patio beckons you outdoors to enjoy the beginning of long summer days. Plus, this Sunday on the patio Bow Hammer Skins is providing the tunes - a mixture of jazz, blues, gospel, samba and reggae. Perfect vibe for a leisurely brunch. It may be time for their Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle with Chipotle honey butter and real maple syrup.. Yum. There's a Veggie Omelet with Crimini mushrooms, spinach, cheddar, mixed greens or home fries and grilled sourdough. And then there are 'the Benedicts': the Classic Benedict with Canadian Bacon or the Californian with roasted tomato, avocado, house-made hollandaise, mixed greens or home fries. You can also have Salmon Cakes with house-made hollandaise, greens or home fries. Waffles and Pancakes plus eggs anyway you want them.
The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Cinco de Mayo
The Experience Create your own Fiesta @ Flores! Start with pitchers of Margaritas! Plus there are lots of excellent food choices. Gather your friends and plan your beverage menu and then the appetizers. Here are some offerings. Margaritas Classica - Tequila, lime, agave De Flores - Mezcal, Cointreau, lime, orange Fresa - Reposado, strawberry, lime, agave Paloma - Tequila, grapefruit, agave, lime Draft Beers modelo especial dos equis lager dos equis amber sierra nevada pale ale lagunitas ipa Specialty Cocktails and Wine Refreshing Non-alcoholic Cocktails: Guadalupe - orange, grapefruit, lime, agave, salted rim Pina No-Jito - pineapple, mint, lime, soda Appetizers: Share some ‘Pequenos’.
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
