The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. Turns 9
The Experience:
Raise a glass with the crew at East Brother!
Nine years in, and they’re still doing what they love most: brewing classic, balanced beer and sharing it with the people who make it all worth it.
Last year was a big one—new ventures, new faces, new places to find their beer—and they’re feeling extra grateful for every pint poured, every pack picked up, and every “hey, I love your stuff” that keeps them going. So, join them to celebrate the right way: three days, three stops, plenty of good times.
- Fri, Feb 27 — They are kicking things off in San Francisco (Rec Room @ Metreon), 5p–close. They’ll be pouring tastes of their newest release.And don’t forget to hit the Metreon food vendors for some anniversary treats while you’re there.
- Sat, Feb 28 — Mill Valley (Tam Tavern), 5p–close. Meet them in the outdoor beer garden for live music, classic East Brother beers, and a special anniversary taco.
- Sun, Mar 1 — Richmond (East Brother Brewery), 12–8p The hometown finale. Live music starts at 3pm, plus local community vendors and food trucks all day. And yes—prize wheel every hour on the half hour.
Come celebrate 9 years of Beer is Labor with your friends at East Brother Beer Co! Congrats from SF on the Bay!
Where:
1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Out on the Town
The Experience:
It’s Girls Night Out!
Grab your girlfriends and head down to the lounge at The Park Street Tavern for a fun night full of stories and laughter. Celebrate with your friends over delicious burgers and handcrafted cocktails in a vibrant setting. Not in the mood for a burger?
You can dive into their Greek Cobb Salad Grilled chicken, bacon, feta, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives over mixed greens. And they have lots of appetizers:
- Calamari – Crispy fried calamari with onion petals. lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese – Over a bed of arugula, cherry tomatoes. and pita with a lemon caper sauce Ⓥ
- Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns GF – Served over a bed of baby arugula drizzled with a lemon beurre blanc
- Loukaniko – Locally made Greek sausage served with tzatziki and pita bread
- Meatballs –Meatballs in a roasted tomato sauce
- Spanakopita Ⓥ – Spinach and feta pie in filo dough
- And more! Plus, they have a to-die-for decadent chocolate cake.
Fans rave about their Alameda Gold Rush cocktail – Redemption High Rye Bourbon, Greek Wildflower Honey, Fresh Lemon and a Touch of Cinnamon. Have fun! They can’t wait to serve you!
Hours: Mon – Thurs 4-8:30pm. Fri – 4-9:30pm; Sun – 4-9pm.Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. (510) 671-2867
Where:
1901 Park St.
https://theparkstreettavern.com
The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars This Weekend
The Experience:
Bubbly for Valentine’s Day anyone?!
Nothing says Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) quite like bubbles—Dashe’s sparkling wine brings the sparkle to any celebration, but especially on Valentine’s.
Made 100% from Chenin Blanc grapes grown at the family-owned Heringer Vineyards, the wine has great mouthfeel and crisp acidity–a perfect sparkling wine to pop at your Valentine’s Celebration.
Winemaker Tasting Notes
Color | Pale gold
Aromas | Beautiful light floral aromas, minerals, and toasty yeast.
Taste | Crisp, bright flavors of stone fruit—apricot and peach—balanced with an edge of citrus acidity. The wine shows both great minerality and lush, complex flavors of toasty yeast.
Stop by their Tasting Room Friday – Sunday or Order Online: https://www.dashecellars.com/product/2024-sparkling-wine
And don’t forget to congratulate them on 30 years of winemaking.
Good wine, good company. They hope to see you this weekend!
About
Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.
They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.
Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking
Where:
1951 Monarch St
Alameda
The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Valentine
The Experience:
Valentine’s drinks with your favorite Mexican flavors!
Join the crew at El Agave Azul for an evening of great drinks and good company.
What to drink.
Celebrate with their limited-time cocktails crafted just for the occasion. From the Aperol Mezcal Spritz to the Casa Amor Paloma and The Lovers Margarita set — each one made to set the mood.
- Aperol Mezcal Spritz – Babnez Mezcal, Aperol, Wycliff
- Casa Amor Paloma – Dan Ramon Blanco, Dragon Fruit Syrup, Lime Juice, Squirt
- The Lovers – Centenario Reposado Blue, Curacao and Centenario Reposada Strawberry Margaritas
What to eat. All your traditional Mexican Favorites! They can’t wait to see you and wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm. 510-307-5749.
Where:
12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Winter Dinner
The Experience:
A delectable dinner with a view of the Bay.
Hunker down at your favorite place on Marina Bay and savor the richness of tenderly simmered lamb with char-kissed asparagus and creamy potatoes. It will warm you up! Or opt for house-made pasta created your favorite way or fresh seafood, steaks, chops & poultry. Want pizza? It’s on the menu also.
At Lara’s you can start out with their prawn cocktails, fresh Caprese salad, calamari, wings and more.
Fill your table with some friends for a fun evening. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860
Hours:
- Sunday- Thursday 11am-8pm.
- Friday-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 Record Swap
The Experience:
Vinyl anyone?
Next Sunday, February 15, from 12-6pm, the Alameda Record Swap takes over the hangar at Faction. Flip through some vinyl, sip something good and let the afternoon disappear. Kids welcome.
With 40+ record vendors selling a wide variety of genres to suit nearly every taste and budget, the Alameda Record Swap is quickly becoming the Bay Area’s biggest and best vinyl record show!
- Featuring DJ Sid Presley’s spinning vintage vinyl
- Craft beer by Faction Brewing
- Satay By The Bay SF food truck
- Free admission | All ages
- Come n’ find something you love
- Apply to sell! https://forms.gle/uFYVhAZNbHUjWBBy8
The crew at Faction Brewing can’t wait to see you and tell you about all their new collaborative beers for SF Beer Week!
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
