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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.
The Experience, Alameda: Urban Legend Cellars Wine
The Experience: Rain or Shine. Weekend Wine + Tasty Bites! Grab your umbrella, put on your boots and join the folks at Urban Legend in their tasting room and wine studio. Enjoy a warm, cozy space, tasty food and delectable wine. It will be an afternoon of deliciousness. On Saturday, March 2 De la Calle will be serving up Tacos, Burritos, Tostadas, Guacamole & chips & Salsa & chips. And then on Sunday, March 3, Crazy Empanadas, the family-owned Columbian food truck, will have all kinds of empanadas - beef, chicken, cheese, vegan, and if you are really hungry, get the Fries loaded with Beef and Pork Sausage, Cheese and House Special Sauce. Wine. Sparkling, white, rose or red. Limited production and there's always something distinctive.You can have a glass of wine or do a wine tasting. Reservations suggested, but walk-ins are always welcome. And don’t forget to pick up your Alameda Trail Guide! Owners Steve and Marilee Shaffer are both passionate about great and interesting food wines.
The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Bay Break
The Experience Take a break on the upper level! On the upper floor at Bay St you’ll find Bay Break, a great place to hang out with many tasty bites and drinks: Flores Cucina & Bar, Pippal Regional Indian, Shake Shack, Uchiwa Ramen, Saucy Asian, Arthur Mac’s Little Snack and Humphrey Slocombe. Bring your friends to this great gathering place. There are three fire pits and views overlooking San Francisco Bay. Explore the great cuisines offered. Play chess and listen to live music as you sip and snack. Here are some of the flavors: Arthur Mac’s Little Snack – local craft beer, brick oven pizza and spicy hot wings Flores Cucina & Bar– traditional Mexican food and contemporary cocktails. Humphrey Slocombe – unique ice cream flavors waiting to be discovered Pippal Regional Indian – changing menu of regional dishes from throughout India, great cocktails Saucy Asian – bowls, poke and California-inspired fusion burritos and tacos, Korean sauces Shake Shack – modern day “roadside” burger made with 100% all-natural Angus beef Uchiwa Ramen – traditional Japanese comfort food
The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music
The Experience: Opera on the Dock of the Bay! Be moved by the power of the human voice and preview the 2024 season with vocal performances by your favorite Festival Opera artists. Treat yourself to an afternoon of wine, bites, music and celebration to support Festival Opera! Saturday, March 16, 3-6pm. Tucked away on the shore of Point Richmond, Riggers Loft offers stunning front-row views of the San Francisco Bay. A working winery, the vibe is casual and cool, with a grand piano and great acoustics for singing (the owners are musicians themselves!). Enjoy bubbly from R&B Cellars, and a sumptuous buffet of savory bites and desserts curated by Chef Frank Miller. Bid on a selection of art, wine, jewelry, experiences and more, in their live and silent auctions. Featured Artists: Kristen Campbell, soprano
The Experience, Emeryville: Wondrous Brewing New Release
The Experience: Getting HAZY in Emeryville! The sun is out. The rain has stopped. It’s time to come together again on the patio at Wondrous! Try their first batch of true Hazy IPA! They brought Flightwave back into the world of Haze - Flightwave - Hazy IPA 7.0% abv. Hopped with Citra, El Dorado Cryo, Motueka & Mosaic. Officially the haze has came to Wondrous! They strived to make the softest, fluffiest beer they could with as much hop flavor as possible. Brewed with floor malted Pilsner, then fermented with a true expressive yeast strain, they went for a full lean into the mysterious world of thiols (derived from hops, yielding a fruity flavor). BIG juicy stone fruit, citrus and tropical aromatics, with a hefty yet balanced mouthfeel and some lingering hop resin! Cans were officially released on Valentine’s Day in Emeryville! A full board of 16 different beers on tap -
The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Feb 27th Menu
The Experience: A taste of Tuscany this week! Check out Chef Rudy's menu for Tuesday, February 27th. Fill your week with a bit of Tuscany! Choose 3 entrées, each including 2 portions plus 1 Salad & 1 Focaccia per entrée. Package Price: only $80 (or $13.33 per meal) Order by Friday 2/23 and pick it up on Tuesday 2/27 or have it delivered to you and you are set! TUTTI A TAVOLA ~ all at the table ~ A variety of menu styles with traditional, vegetarian and vegan options. Menu for February 27th: Salads Orto Salad – Organic mixed baby greens, carrots, radishes, olives, tomatoes and a side of balsamic vinaigrette Spinach Salad – Organic baby spinach, carrots, walnuts, caramelized red onions Cali-Italia Salad – Organic mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and side of vinaigrette (vegan upon request) Entrees Ravioli Carciofi- Artichoke Ravioli & Meat Sauce (beef). Garnish: parmigiano/black pepper Pasta Salsiccia - Pasta & Olive Oil with our house sausage & broccoli.
