The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack Vibe
The Experience:
Eat, Drink, Play, Vibe!
Here’s what’s happening this weekend. All you need to do is grab your friends and start playing – pool or ping pong. Decide what you are drinking and then share some tasty bites. You can also elect to watch your fave sports games on their big screen TVs. You get the vibe!
Eat!
- PATATAS – Crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup
- WEDGE SALAD – Fresh romaine lettuce topped with pickled red onions, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, and vinaigrette
- ROASTED WINGS – A pound of traditional chicken wings, roasted & served with ranch, buffalo, honey mustard, BBQ and side of veggies
- HOUSE BURGER – (featured here) Half pound of Wagyu served on a Pretzel bun with aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles served with a choice of Wedge Salad or Patatas (Add $2 per topping: Cheese, Egg, Avocado)
- PASSION PLATTER: Tabouli salad, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and juicy grilled lamb served on toasted pita
- ZESTY MEATBALLS: Choice of four seasoned lamb, wagyu, chicken, impossible, or combination meatballs served with a toasted pita & choice of wedge salad or patatas
- GRILLED LAMB: Grilled lamb, spinach & asparagus. Side of wedge salad or patatas.
Reserve@The CafeRack.com or 510.230.2575. Patio dining on the Emeryville Greenway is open! Check in inside.
Drink!
The BAR offers premium spirits, premium beer (bottles and on tap), and single servings of wine & champagne to get the party started!
Play!
Get your friends and get your game on! 10 Pool Tables and 2 Ping Pong Tables. Reserve your table now! Text (510) 255-1925
Come for the fun – pool, ping pong or major league sports on TV. Stay for the exotic drinks and amazing food in this incredible community-serving venue. A warm welcome awaits you.
Hours: Wed/Thurs 2:30-10pm; Fri/Sat 2:30pm-12am; Sun 2:30-10pm
Where:
5768 Peladeau St
Emeryville
The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Sunday
The Experience:
Pups and Brews!
Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is Pupping Up on Sunday August 3rd from 3-5pm! Meet adoptable dogs, learn about OAS’ many programs and enjoy some brews!
Featured here is Timber, a 1-year-old, 50-pound Siberian Husky mix with the calm soul of an old friend and the impeccable manners of a seasoned companion. Though still young, Timber has a quiet confidence and gentle nature that make him feel wise beyond his years. More details here.
OAS’s current adoption promotion: Waived adoption fee for senior dogs 7 years
Come down to Faction to meet the pups and discuss who is the best fit over a pint of your fave brew. Knee Baby’z Eatery food truck will be serving Sunday afternoon.
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: Lara’s Fine Dining Tuesday
The Experience:
Zinfandel: An Exclusive Wine Tasting Journey
Tuesday is happening down on the water! Join Lara and her crew for an exclusive evening of elegance and festivity at their Tuesday Wine Tasting on August 5th, from 5-7pm.
Mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts and learn about this grape together. Zinfandel is known for its bold, fruity flavors and spicy notes. This red wine is loved for its jammy red and black fruit flavors like blackberry, raspberry and cherry, often accompanied by hints of exotic spices, pepper, anise and clove. Zinfandels can range from light and fruity to bold and rich. Some wineries also make a White Zinfandel.
Wine tasting is $15 cash. Your participation supports a noble cause, as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Soroptimist and RPAL.
Please stop in and see the hostess when you arrive. They can’t wait to see you!
Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860
Hours:
- Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
- Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm.
About Lara & Lara’s cuisine
Lara Choe, the founder of Lara’s Fine Dining, is a self-made fine dining entrepreneur who is proud to call Richmond home. The restaurant is her 17th venture to date. And she is also the previous owner of famous The Hotel Mac Restaurant in historic downtown Point Richmond.
With 45 years of fine dining experience, Lara is pleased to welcome you to her newest restaurant in the heart of Richmond’s historic waterfront. One of her favorite things about the Richmond community is its hometown feel. So, please stop by and say hello!
About Marina Bay
Marina Bay is a seaside neighborhood located just 15 minutes from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and 15 minutes north of Berkeley. The area is a hidden gem for families and visitors looking for a taste of the Bay Area.
Where:
1900 Esplanade
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Annual Gala
The Experience:
Keep Rhythmic Cultural Works Thriving!
Are you ready for an unforgettable afternoon as Grammy® Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra returns to light up the stage at this year’s Pour Your HeART Out Benefit for Youth Arts Education? Rhythmix Cultural Works is excited to host their annual fundraising gala, Pour Your HeART Out, on August 3rd! Sunday, 4:30-7:30pm.
Called “one of the best large Latin ensembles in the Continental USA” (Latinjazz.net), PMO will bring high-energy music & dancing to this community celebration, all in support of arts education for Alameda County youth.
Enjoy tasty culinary delights and drinks from local favorites like Alameda Natural Grocery, Café Jolie, Julie’s, Trabocco, C’era Una Volta, Shanvi Indian Kitchen and more. Sip on wines from Dashe Cellars, Cary Q, Urban Legend and Wente Vineyards. Enjoy your fave brews from Faction and Drakes. Dive into sweet treats from Craft Chocolate, Crispian Bakery and Donut Petit. Food & drink must already have you stoked. Now buy your tickets for the best seats!
Support our friends at Rhythmic who bring us art and culture all year long! Bring your friends and save with table packages. More Info. Tickets
Photo/Alvaro Batista Photography
Where:
2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda
The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Seafood
The Experience:
When was the last time you ordered a shrimp cocktail??
Imagine some jumbo prawns with a zesty cocktail sauce. Squeeze the lemon and it perks up your day!
At Lara’s you can start out with their prawn cocktails, fresh Caprese salad, calamari, wings and more. If staying for dinner, house-made pasta created your favorite way or fresh seafood, steaks, chops & poultry. Want pizza? It’s on the menu also.
Fill your table with some friends for a fun evening. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860
Hours:
- Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
- Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm.
About Lara & Lara’s cuisine
Lara Choe, the founder of Lara’s Fine Dining, is a self-made fine dining entrepreneur who is proud to call Richmond home. The restaurant is her 17th venture to date. And she is also the previous owner of famous The Hotel Mac Restaurant in historic downtown Point Richmond.
With 45 years of fine dining experience, Lara is pleased to welcome you to her newest restaurant in the heart of Richmond’s historic waterfront. One of her favorite things about the Richmond community is its hometown feel. So, please stop by and say hello!
About Marina Bay
Marina Bay is a seaside neighborhood located just 15 minutes from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and 15 minutes north of Berkeley. The area is a hidden gem for families and visitors looking for a taste of the Bay Area.
Where:
1900 Esplanade
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing New Beer
The Experience:
Branching out!
Consider this their ‘hold my beer’ moment. Faction Brewing is branching out with a Sahti!
Branching Out is a wild farmhouse ale loaded with fonio grain from West Africa, Belgian Munich malt, flaked rye, juniper berries, cedar branches, and if all that wasn’t interesting enough, they plopped in some Hersbrucker hops! [5.8%]
Rustic. Herbal. Different in the best way. Draft only. So you have to get down to Faction and branch out with them!
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
