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The Experience, Alameda: The Preacher’s Daughter Wine Bar & Bistro
The Experience: Sip wine & dine in Old World charm! Step into the warmth of the Old World in a beautifully restored building that says ‘Alameda’. This unique wine bar & café named in honor of the owner Dianah Rodriguez’s father, welcomes you in a beautifully restored building. Join them for Happy Hour weekdays from 3-6pm. Unwind from your day with a craft beer, a newly discovered local or Old World wine or one of their many fabulous cocktails. Special pricing during Happy Hour for snacks or order from the main menu. And during the day you can energize with some locally roasted espresso and enjoy a fresh meal with locally sourced ingredients. They serve fresh pastries, lunch and dinner – salads, appetizers, sandwiches, flatbreads & Chef’s Specials. Fans rave about their Breakfast Sandwich! Hours: Wed – Sat 11a-9p; Sun 11a-7p. (510) 995-8041 The Preacher’s Daughter is proud to be a female and minority owned  enterprise
The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Green Weekend
The Experience Lucky You at Flores! And the Top of the Morning to you! Start the celebration early on Friday, March 14th Ditch the green beer this St Patrick’s Day Weekend! Flores Cocina & Bar is serving up something even better - their Avocado Margarita! Have you ever had one? It’s smooth, creamy and perfectly balanced. Plus there are lots of excellent food choices. Grab your friends and join the crew at Flores and sip on a little luck – because everything’s better with tequila and avocado! This special ‘bebido’ is offered Fri-Mon, Mar 14 -17. Share some ‘Pequenos’. They have all kinds of veggie treats and much more, including: Totopos & Guacomole Sikil Pak – mayan pumpkin seed hummus, jicama sticks, lettuce cups Sopes de Frijol- crispy masa dumplings, black beans, lettuce, avocado, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño Queso Fundido – Oaxaca cheese, sauteed mushrooms, onion, salsa molcajete, tortillas
The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co New Beers
The Experience: Lots of choices for your beer palate! Thinking about summer travels? Longing for the warm beaches of Mexico? Wish no longer. East Brother’s Mexican Lager now comes in six-packs! Cold, crisp and built to last. Brewed the right way, true to style, and easy-drinking every time. Find it at the taproom, your favorite retailers or on draft across California. That’s not all they’re brewing up. They are introducing their Seasonal Release Series—four beers, a perfect balance of ales and lagers, crafted with their dedication to timeless styles: Belgian Tripel – Bold, complex, and beautifully golden. Pre-Pro Lager – A nod to the crisp, flavorful lagers of pre-Prohibition America. Festbier – A smooth, malty Märzen-style lager Dunkel – Rich, toasty, and endlessly drinkable. By focusing on four distinctive beers,
The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Weekend
The Experience: Put Rudy's Classic Chili on your weekend menu! Did you know Breakfast  & Lunch are served every day from 8am until 3pm! As we anticipate the beginning of spring,  a bowl of chili might just warm you up on these colder March days. It's served with melted cheddar cheese, green onion and tortilla chips. Or how about those Green Eggs & Ham - honey smoked ham, green onions and pepper jack cheese -  all drenched in salsa verde? And don't forget they serve their  Brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday which includes: Dazed and Confused - Crispy hash brown topped with 2 eggs scrambled with chorizo, topped with house-made hollandaise sauce, sliced avocado, garnished with green onion and served with toast Rude n’ Reckless - A crispy hash brown base, a layer of thin sliced ham, 2 poached eggs all
The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Rising Seas
The Experience: Calling all artists! Our friends at Rhythmix Cultural Works (RCW) are seeking artists working in visual arts, movement, music, spoken word, and more, with an environmental focus to lead interactive workshops on climate change. These workshops will host 20-25 seniors, families or formerly unhoused residents at one of three Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) locations. Fluency in Korean, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Spanish, or Arabic is a plus but not required. Workshops will take place between April and May 2025, leading up to Rising Seas performances on May 31, June 21, and July 12. Artists will also be asked to provide creative hands-on activities for at least one of these live events.
The Experience, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails News
The Experience: There’s a new chef in town! And he is serving up some great food at Honor. Stay tuned for details and menus. Meanwhile, there’s a new Happy Hour in town!  And it’s Honorable! Kick back in their comfy outdoor lounge or inside the atrium. Dive in for Pizzettas, Honorable Cocktails, Wine, & Local Crafted Beer—all at unbeatable happy hour prices. Tag your crew & pull up for good vibes, great drinks and the perfect bite! Happy Hour is daily from 3-6pm & 9pm-Close—because one happy hour just isn’t enough! A remodeled bar/lounge area awaits you if you want to sip on a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail. Outdoors you can experience a fun beautiful sunlit atrium during the day which is transformed at night with jewel toned lights, outdoor fire pits and great leather furniture. You’ll love the vibe. Grab your friends and get down to Honor Kitchen & Cocktails!
