The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co New Beer
The Experience:
Five new releases for the end of summer!
Stop by Faction and stock up on these fresh beers. And while you are there, enjoy the day. Your fave food trucks will be hanging around!
- Black Hoodie Lager – Their German-style Schwarzbier, aka Black Lager. Silver Medal at World Beer Cup 2023. Dark, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. [5%]
- Pale 586 – This West Coast Pale Ale is hopped with the experimental HBC 586 cryo and pellets. Gold at World Beer Cup 2024 & 2023, Bronze at GABF 2022 – and they say they’re not stopping there. [5.8%]
- Faction Red – A hoppy red ale that’s got Cascade, Centennial & Simcoe in its DNA. Rich, robust, and ready to rock your taste buds. [5.8%]
- And on top of these three new brews, they are offering up fresh batches of 1970’s Lager and A-Town Pale.
Weekend Food Truck Lineup:
- Thurs, Sept 5, 2-8pm – Locos Only
- Fri, Sept 6, 12-8pm – La Santa Torta
- Sat, Sept 7, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
- Sun, Sept 8, 12-7pm – Satay by the Bay
Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the great views of San Francisco Bay.
Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.
Where:
2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda
The Experience, Richmond: Sailing Goat Restaurant New Menu
The Experience:
Fall out of summer menu!
Sailing Goat’s new seasonal menu:
Shareables
- Castelvetrano Olives
- Smoked Paprika Almonds
- Brandade – local rockfish, onion, potatoes, garlic, cream, crostini (GFO)
- Mixed Greens Salad – shaved carrots, spring radish, red wine vinaigrette (V, GF)
- Duck Rillette – crostini, Dijon mustard, cornichons (DF)
Goat Classics
- Cooks Dessert – port and chocolate
- Harbor Chowder – weekly special (GF)
- Little Gem Caesar – garlic croutons, Grana Padano, anchovy vinaigrette
- Mac and Cheese – Rustichella Cestini pasta, Gouda, Havarti, Parmesan, butter breadcrumb
- Fish and Chips – local fish of the day, french fries, tartar sauce (GF – dedicated fryer)
Entrée
- Harbor Dog – Stemple Creek Ranch hot dog, Oaxaca cheese, jalapeño relish, avocado crema, Mexican corn salad
- Roasted Chicken Panini – caramelized onions, Havarti, fruit mostarda, summer roasted peppers
- Portobello Mushroom and Farro – early girl tomatoes, spring onion, sage and almond pesto
- Berbere Chicken – Mary’s organic free range chicken, couscous salad, roasted red peppers, currants, eggplant, spring onion, serrano chili salsa verde
- Cacciucco “Tuscan” Seafood Stew – local rockfish, mussels, shrimp, red wine, red wine vinegar, tomato, onion, garlic, fennel, oregano, toasted bread (GFO)
Sweet
- Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Fig Financier – crème fraîche
- Peach Galette – whipped cream
It’s peaceful looking out over the water and walking down through the marina checking out the vibrantly painted houseboats. By the time you leave, you feel like you have been in a different world, far away from your usual day
Weekend hours: Fri, 11:30am – 8:30pm; Sat/Sun, 11am – 8pm — Brunch Sat/Sun, 11am-4pm (Brunch & Full Menus) and Full Menu 4-8:30pm.
What to expect:
On the water at Pt San Pablo Harbor, a bayside escape to nourish the body and feed the soul awaits. Down at the harbor, you’ll relax with wonderful vistas and the gentle lapping of water. Items from the sea and land and gardens guide the menu. Pizza is baked outside in a wood-fired pizza oven. And, they are serving up regional small batch craft beer and wines.
There are pathways along the water and houseboats, hiking paths up the hill with fantastic views. So many options for you, your family and friends when you visit the Sailing Goat!
Where:
1900 Stenmark Dr
Richmond
https://www.facebook.com/SailingGoat/
The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co News
The Experience:
East Brother beer in Japan!
On Tuesday, August 27, Deputy Consul General Kishimori at the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, delivered remarks at a ceremony hosted by the US Commercial Service to recognize East Brother Beer Company’s achievement in beginning export sales from Richmond to Japan.
Guests included representatives from Congressman Garamendi’s office, the City and Port of Richmond, and members of the Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission, organizers of people-to-people exchanges between the US and Japan for 63 years and counting.
Congrats to Rob Lightner and all our friends at East Brother!
Stop by this weekend for a pint and tasty bites to help them celebrate!
What’s on tap – Award-winning East Brother craft beer:
- BO PILS – golden, noble, lemony
- RED LAGER – amber, biscuity, crisp
- GOLD IPA – hoppy, bright, dry
- RED IPA – hoppy, malty, easy
- OATMEAL STOUT – rich, roasty, smooth
HOURS:
Wednesday-Friday: 3p-9p
Saturday: 11a-9p
Sunday: 11a-9p
Where:
1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Island Brewing Co Friday
The Experience:
Fresh beer + three hours of free acoustic roots + blues!
We’ve got you covered for Friday night fun. Join the folks at Alameda Island Brewing on Friday night from 6-9pm for tunes by John Rybak + Friends..
According to undiscovered music website, John Rybak + Friends are: “Deeply rooted and well-versed in American roots music and early southern blues John + Friends will take you on a musical road trip across the country with feel-good songs of substance and integrity.”
Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat at local nearby eateries and get down to the taproom on Friday, August 30. And chill!
They can’t wait to see you! They’ve been crafting island-inspired brews in Alameda since 2015.
Hours: Tues – Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm.
Where:
1716 Park Street
Alameda
https://www.alamedaislandbrewing.com/
The Experience, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails Lunch + Beyond
The Experience:
What are you doing for lunch? Honor the folks at Honor!
Lunch starts at 11:30am. If you haven’t been there since their re-opening, you are in for a treat. 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.
And the food! Chef Ray Wirtz is the creative chef overseeing the menu development and culinary execution for Honor Kitchen & Cocktails. Lots of menu choices. Stone Oven ‘Za section includes Marguerite, Hobbs Pepperoni, Wild Mushroom and many more pizzas! Outta Deep Blue section includes oysters and seafood cocktails, Gruyere Crusted Halibut, Fish & Chips and more. Lots of veggie dishes, salads and of course, the Carnivore Corner section of the menu. You’ll be sure to find your new favorites.
Lots of changes to Honor Kitchen & Cocktails inside and out, but the definition of honor remains the same:
HONOR (on-er) n. Honesty, fairness, or integrity on one’s beliefs and actions. A source of credit or distinction. High respect, as for worth, merit, or rank. High public esteem, fame; glory; the privilege of being associated.
This unexpected Emeryville hole-in-the-wall will leave you feeling ‘Honored’!
Where:
1411 Powell St
Emeryville
https://www.honoremeryville.com/
The Experience, Alameda: The Preacher’s Daughter Wine Bar & Bistro Salad
The Experience:
Tasty Wedge Salad & a glass of wine, anybody?!
Before the summer ends, you have to try their unique wedge salad. It’s made with lettuce, eggs, cotija cheese, pickled onion, tomato, tortilla chips, and topped with their homemade cilantro-lime dressing. Add bacon or chicken! (photo below)
If you are more in the mood for a sandwich, they have some outstanding fare, including a BL-TEA – Bacon, lettuce, tomato, egg, avocado with shallot aioli. Yum.
Have you been to their Happy Hour yet? The great thing is that they give you four hours to be happy, not just one. Tues – Friday, 2-6pm. HH price for Guacamole & Chips is only $6. And they have housemade chips! Or you can order from the main menu: Char Board – Selection of Cured Meats, Cornichon, Seasonal Jam, cheese, fresh fruit, crackers or Focaccia – Tomato Pesto, Arugula, Garlic Olive Oil, Fresh Mozzarella.
What are you waiting for?
About The Preacher’s Daughter
Step into the warmth of the Old World in a beautifully restored building that says ‘Alameda’. Where Old World wines meet modern, this unique wine bar & café is named in honor of the owner Dianah Rodriguez’s father. The Preacher’s Daughter is proud to be a female and minority owned enterprise featuring Old World wines, local craft beer, creative cocktails and third wave espresso, plus fresh pastries, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, flatbreads & more. And during the day you can energize with some locally roasted espresso. Lovely outdoor seating with heaters. Dog-friendly.
Hours: Tu-Fri – 7am-9pm Sat/Sun, 10am-9pm. 510-995-8041
It’s Wine Tasting: Old World meets New World favorites!
Where:
1629 Park St.
https://preachersdaughteralameda.com
