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The Experience, Alameda: Almanac Beer Co. News
The Experience: Celebrate the new arcade with a pint! Bring your friends and discover the new Cellar East/Almanac Arcade! They’ve got the pinball wizards covered 5 times over. Ms Pac-Man just landed along with Flamin’ Finger, NBA Showtime and NFL Blitz. If arcade games aren’t your thing, they have Cornhole and darts on-deck along with a curated selection of their favorite vintage offerings. Here's the Food Truck lineup this weekend: Fri, Mar 15, 12p Scolari’s Good Eats, 3p Super Marios, 4p Hearth Wood-fired Pizza Sat, Mar 16, 12p Scolari’s Good Eats, 1p Hearth Wood-fired Pizza Sun, Mar 17, 11a O’Toole’s Fire & Spice, 12p Scolari’s Good Eats, 1p Hearth Wood-fired Pizza About Almanac Almanac Beer Co. brews bold and innovative beers inspired by California’s rich pioneering and agricultural traditions.
The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Dining
The Experience Flores Cocina & Bar to the rescue! Emeryville laments the closing of Chevy's Fresh Mex after 25 years. But have no fear. Flores Cocina & Bar is here to bring you authentic Mexican food. It's a fun, vibrant Mexican restaurant serving up contemporary cocktails. You are in for a real treat with their traditional Mexican dishes and flavors, sourced from family recipes from The Gulf to The Pacific: Pequenos – small dishes like Guacamole, Salsa & Totopos and Ceviche Mixto Campechano. Tacos – including Carnitas, Chicken Tinga, Pescado and Vegetarianos (king trumpet mushrooms, poblanos, pico de Gallo). Platos Fuertes – larger meals like Mole Negro Poblano, Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo and Chile Relenos. And Bowls and Ensaladas (salads)! Cocktails: Tequila & Mezcal Flights, Flores’ Margaritas, Specialty Cocktails, Cerveza, Vino and non-alcoholic beverages like Agua Fresca. Bonus: Flores uses fresh corn to make their tortillas. And did you know Flores San Francisco has been named a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in 2021, 2022 & 2023?
The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering News
The Experience: Tasty Tuscan for lunch and dinner! Now serving lunch Tuesdays through Fridays 11am – 2pm! And there are more new picnic tables outdoors if you want to savor your lunch on the patio. You can also order Gourmet Dinners for 2 or 4 at two price points. One is pasta or risotto dinners - 2 for $45 or $80 for dinner for 4.  An assortment of salads, pizzas and more. (Featured here: Spinach and mozzarella filled ravioli with walnut basil pesto, topped with parmesan cheese and walnuts) Want something a little more elegant for date night or a special evening? Seafood, Steak or Mixed Grill dinners for 2 @ $70 and for 4 @ $130. All you have to do is prepare your table setting. (Featured below: Filet Mignon al Pepe Verde, Garlic Mashed Potatoes.) Choose 2 of 4 of each course – Insalata and entrée. You can order online with the take-out button for pickup or delivery. Look for a 10% discount on the ordering site while this special lasts during Alameda’s Restaurant Week. Don’t miss out on Chef Rudy’s authentic Tuscan recipes that will surely become your favorites.
The Experience, Emeryville: Tipsy Putt Happenings
The Experience Tee up your St. Paddy's weekend! Save the date for a fun time at Tipsy Putt Friday March 15th - Sunday March 17th @ Bay St Emeryville! You are in luck! Tip back $5 Putting Green Shooters and $5 Green Beers all weekend Fri, Mar 15 – Sun, Mar 17 and try your luck on the golf course. Golf attire is always encouraged, leprechauns and links lovers unite! Meanwhile this weekend they’re teeing off with some hops & happiness! Join them and make the weekend epic on and off the course. Brunch is served Fri – Sun and Bottomless Mimosas are now daily from 11am-2pm. Sundays are FUNDdays for a charitable cause – and this Sunday $1 from each game of golf sold will go to ECAP
The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music
The Experience: Blues on the Dock of the Bay! Immerse yourself is some amazing blues on Saturday, March 9, 2-5pm. Red’s Blues is back at Riggers Loft, that beautiful spot on San Francisco Bay with amazing views. This four-piece band from Sacramento will be a treat. The great thing is that they are all members of the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame! Specializing in traditional blues, as well as original Americana/Roots music, you will know why Red's Blue Band has been twice nominated for a SAMMIE award for ‘best blues band in the NorCal region’. Featuring: Beth Reid-Grigsby, on lead vocals and harmonies RW Grigsby on bass and vocals Doug Crumpacker, guitar, harmonica and vocals Tim Wilbur on drums/percussion and vocals. Come and check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Plenty of room for large parties, an amazing selection of specialty wines, cider, food and
The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Comfort
The Experience: Rainy day comfort food! Just what you need on a rainy day - - Tortilla Soup! Or you may want to try one of their other soups: Sopa de Elote - a creamy corn soup Consume de Pollo - shredded chicken, broth and vegetables Caldo Tlalpeno - chicken, carrots, zucchini, garbanzo beans, chipotle-chicken broth Sopa de Camarón - tomato base, fish broth, Mexican spices, prawns. And on Sat & Sun Pozole Rojo - tender pieces of pork slowly simmered in a chile guajillo broth with hominy served with chopped cabbage, radishes and limes! Fans rave about their Margaritas. Did you know Agave has over 120 tequilas to choose from - from the classic Don Julio to the exotic and refined Clase Azul Ulta tequilas. They carry Plata/Silver/Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and special reserves for discerning tasters.
