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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville News
The Experience Bienvenido Flores Cocina & Bar! Just what we needed! Bay St is Emeryville is thrilled to welcome Flores Cocina & Bar as it opens its doors on Friday, November 3, in the beautifully renovated upstairs (old California Pizza Kitchen) space. It’s a fun and vibrant Mexican restaurant serving Mexican food and contemporary cocktails What's on the menu? 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, Totopos and Ceviche Mixto Campechano. Tacos – including Carnitas, Vegetarianos and Pescado. Platos Fuertes – larger meals like Mole Negro Poblano, Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo and Chile Relenos. 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.
The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co New Beer
The Experience: A bit of the old British tavern! Get ready, mates, for a brew that's both bold and beautifully British! Released just a few weeks ago, East Brother’s English-Style Pub Ale is already making waves throughout the beer lovers’ community. Inspired by the deep-rooted traditions of old English taverns, East Brother Beer Co. is proud to introduce a fresh take on a classic. With its balanced malt profile, mild bitterness, and clean finish, each sip unveils hints of dark fruits and sugars from the malt, harmoniously paired with the earthy-floral notes of British hops. Rumor has it that your first sip reveals a balanced dance of layered malts and mild bitterness, ending in a crisp finish. What’s on tap? Besides their core classic and award-winning beers,
The Experience, Richmond: Rigger’s Loft Wine Co This Weekend
The Experience: Strawberry Froze with your Truffle Pizza? Ditch the heat wave and relax on the water tonight and throughout the weekend. Riggers has the Strawberry Frozé waiting for you. Just the antidote to the hot weather. It’s made with R&B Cellars' Rosé, strawberries, simple syrup and a splash of champagne! And tonight, Thurs, Oct 19, is Grapes & Giggles Ladies Night with some of the best female stand-up comics! Wine and Comedy by the Bay is from 7:30-9pm. Your headliner tonight is Allison Hooker, a San Francisco-based comedian and writer who regularly performs in the underground scene as well as prominent clubs such as Punchline and Cobb’s and is winner of the Heavy Weight Comedy Competition at Sacramento Punchline. She once opened for a guy who once opened for Dave Chapelle. While sipping on your wine, cider or Strawberry Frozé, you can order Chef Frank’s Organic Gold Potato Truffle Cream Pizza. A 12” olive oil, honey dough pizza topped with truffle mornay sauce, truffle pecorino cheese, fresh mozzarella, slicked organic potatoes
The Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts @ Public Market Artists GalleryThe Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts @ Public Market Artists
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The Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts @ Public Market Artists
The Experience: Meet two artists! On Wednesdays through Sundays, you can make an event of visiting Emeryville’s Annual Art Exhibition at the southern part of Public Market Emeryville and then pop into the Food Hall for a bite to eat. This juried exhibition produced by Celebration of the Arts, features nearly 200 artworks created by 126 Emeryville artists and the Food Hall features 20 eateries and bars. We had the opportunity to talk with Jess Cook and her husband Roberto Gastelumendi about their pieces in their first appearance at the 37th Emeryville Art Exhibition. Jess’ artwork Babosas (featured here) is a water-based stencil on bamboo ply. These are California’s enigmatic banana slugs, which were inspired by a camping trip by a riverside in San Mateo Memorial Park. “These gastropods clung tightly to the underskirts of the river’s banks in the heat of the day,
The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Island Brewing Co Halloween Treat
The Experience: Pumpkin fun with a pint of fresh beer! Join the folks at Alameda Island Brewing’s taproom for their 2nd annual Pumpkin Carving Party Wed, Oct 25, 6:30-9pm. Do bring your own pumpkin but leave your knives at home. They will provide carving knives and scoopers as well as stencils. Do you want to carve a pumpkin but don't have a place to display it when you get home? You can leave your pumpkin with them and they'll proudly display it in the taproom until after Halloween. Beers to try while carving: Scotch Ale Sea Haggis: According to local fan Jeff, the "Sea Haggis is a bomb you don’t want to miss." They’ve got Sea Haggis canned and fresh in kegs ready for your enjoyment. See for yourself what the rage is all about! Ube Area is a homage to both their favorite purple yam and the Bay Area which they call home, crafted for Filipino American History Month. And it pours purple! Classic Island Haze and SARAP! A special Treat for you this Halloween
The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack Gatherings
The Experience: Gather . Eat . Drink . Play . Vibe! This is your place. On a Saturday in September, The Mack Family arranged a gathering just to check in on each other and have ‘The Rack’ experience. “We had a fantastic time at The Cafe Rack In Emeryville on Saturday,” comments Boozie Brooks. “We need to check in on one another because tomorrow is not a promise.” What a fun way to check in with your family or friends - 10 TVs airing sports programs, pool tables, a fantastic bartender and yummy food. Lots of space for big parties like the Mack Family! Some of Cafe Rack fans’ faves: PATATAS BRAVAS Crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup. ROASTED WINGS - One pound (enough for the whole crew) of traditional chicken wings, roasted & served with ranch, buffalo, honey mustard or bbq. Side of veggies. HOUSE BURGER - Half pound of wagyu beef served on a pretzel bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles & aioli. Side of wedge salad or patatas. Can add: Cheese, egg, avocado. And now that there is a chill in the air, they are serving CHICKEN SOUP - Chicken, zucchini, carrots, potatoes & tomatoes served over rice with lime. You are personally invited to the Rack's Happy Hour every single day
