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The Experience, Alameda: Almanac Beer Co. Expands

The Experience:

Tap those Award-winning Brews in Unique New Environments!

Besides the Taproom and Beer Garden, Almanac now has a new Backyard and Lounge to enjoy your beer in whichever environment fits your mood.

They transformed an empty 8,400-square-foot grass lot into what is now their very own backyard, replete with a 1967 Airstream bar, shade structures, games, amplified music, and food trucks. The Backyard has its own restrooms and plenty of free on-street parking. You can bring your own picnic or order from the rotating food trucks.

The Lounge was transformed from a 1,000 sq foot office space into a chill vast room with soaring 25’ ceilings and 15’ sliding doors that open onto the outdoor beer garden for plenty of fresh air and sunshine. You’ll feel right at home with the eclectic art, jungle of indoor plants, faerie lights, electric fireplaces, and uniquely odd antiques. The Lounge is Almanac’s first 21 and over space, while the rest of the areas remain family friendly and open to all ages.

Both The Backyard and The Lounge are open Saturdays 12-10pm and Sundays 12-8pm. t: 415-992-3438 Ext. 1

Join Almanac this weekend for Rocktoberfest, featuring the 1980s New Wave Cover Band – the Spazmatics!

About Almanac Beer Co.

Almanac was founded in 2010 by Damian Fagan and Jesse Friedman. All of Almanac’s beers are brewed, aged, and packaged at their 30,000 square foot brewery on the former Alameda Point Naval Airbase on beautiful Alameda Island in Northern California. Their portfolio of beers spans the gamut from delicate oak-aged lagers, to nuanced barrel-aged sours, decadent stouts, and hazy IPAs.

Where:

651B W. Tower Ave
Alameda

http://almanacbeer.com

By |2021-09-29T09:47:04-07:00September 29th, 2021|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: La Penca Azul News!

The Experience:

Taco Truck at the Airport?

Look who’s at Southwest Airlines (Terminal 2 ) –  La Penca Azul!

Besides their Taco Truck on High St in Oakland, they’re now at the airport.

In Alameda the Guzman family has been serving up delicious Mexican food and margaritas to happy customers for over 25 years. Their taco bar is known for their handmade tortillas and fresh salsas made daily. Delicious tacos topped with fresh cilantro and pickled onions, antojitos, burritos, quesadillas, and more. They have a fun Tequila Bar serving only 100% blue agave Tequilas, plus cocktails, beer, and wine.

They look forward to seeing you soon at their Park Street (510-436-4771) or Bay Farm Island (510-814-0560) location or at the Taco Trucks.

Where:

1440 Park St + 891 Island Dr, #B

Alameda

https://www.lapencaazul.com

By |2021-09-22T10:36:27-07:00September 22nd, 2021|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Japantown ArtWalk

The Experience:

Performing Arts Celebrate Alameda’s Lost Japantown

Friday, September 17th 5-8pm

The Island City Waterways® Japantown Art Walk honors Alameda’s Japanese American community with traditional Japanese folk arts, contemporary dance, traditional taiko and world music in Alameda’s historic Japantown district lost lost during WWII. Each performance reflects a different aspect of Alameda’s Japanese American community in conjunction with the City of Alameda’s Tonarigumi historic marker project.

 Start: Alameda Free Library – 1550 Oak St,  5-5:30pm Introduction & Welcome

ODC/Dance– San Francisco’s premier contemporary dance company – presents May’s Letters, an original work by ODC choreographer Kimi Okada, with Brenda Way, inspired by letters written by her mother while in Tule Lake internment camp.

Buddhist Temple of Alameda – 2325 Pacific Ave, 6-6:45pm

  • Ensohza Minyoshu presents traditional Japanese folk dance and music evoking the festival spirit and character of Japan’s diverse rural communities.
  • PJ Hirabayashi, taiko artist & founder of TaikoPeace, invites the community to participate in “Ei Ja Nai Ka,” a dance, rhythm, song, and chant in celebration, gratitude and commemoration of our immigrant ancestors.
  • Jane Suiei Naito will create a contemporary art installation using a traditional form of ikebana (flower arranging).

Buena Vista United Methodist Church – 2311 Buena Vista Ave, 7-7:45pm

Maze Daiko performs original music that combines taiko with world rhythms and melodies creating a unique sound that is influenced by the cultural diversity of the Bay Area.

About the Japantown ArtWalk

The Japantown Art Walk is part of the Island City Waterways project that celebrates Alameda’s rich cultural past and present. The Japantown Art Walk is a collaboration between Rhythmix Cultural Works, the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, Buena Vista United Methodist Church, the City of Alameda Free Library and Economic Development and Community Services Department.

Rhythmix Island City Waterways Japantown Art Walk is presented in conjunction with Tonarigumi – Alameda’s Historic Japantown Neighborhood, a partnership between the City of Alameda, Buena Vista United Methodist Church and The Buddhist Temple of Alameda to raise awareness and reclaim the memories of the past, to remember the Issei elders and all they endured, and to be uplifted by the strength and resilience of a community. Four markers are being created to share a forgotten history of Alameda’s Japantown and impart a lesson from the past, to embrace diversity and advocate civil liberties for all people.

Rhythmix Cultural Arts is a  cultural arts destination in Alameda for theater, art, classes, live music & performances. Rhythmix brings the world to you.  510-865-5060

Photo/COurtesy of Ensohza Minyoshu

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

The Experience, Alameda: 1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza Specials

The Experience:

Cioppino or Prime Rib Anyone? Or is it Pizza on the Outdoor Patio!

You will find something you love at 1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza. They offer up American food including Veggie Burgers, Greek Salads, and Pulled Pork Sandwiches, a full bar, weekend breakfast, patio dining, and a private dining room. Check out the weekend specials:

  • Friday’s Special – Cioppino: Fisherman stew consisting of clams, mussels, cod, and shrimp simmered in a seasoned tomato broth.
  • Saturday’s Special – Prime Rib: Slow roasted prime rib sliced and seared, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies, all topped with an au jus sauce.
  • Sunday’s Special – Every Sunday, Chef Fernando creates a special!

Pizza? Enjoy dining on the patio around the fire pit and don’t forget, you can build your own Pizza with their special blend of cheeses, flavorful toppings, and sauces. And their crust is made with high-quality flour! ‘The Alameata’ includes house-made red sauce, pepperoni, house-made sausage, bacon, and cheeses. Veggie toppings include pineapple, garlic, fennel, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, arugula, and more. Pizza is served daily from 4-10pm.

The bar is famous for their cocktails and local craft beer, including Alameda’s own – Alameda Island Brewing and Faction Brewing Cos. Enjoy American Cuisine and great drinks in a beautiful building. Since 1883 Alamedans have enjoyed great food, drink, and entertainment at the corner of Webster and Central in the historic Croll’s building. 1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza invites you to step back into a simpler time. Their  food is fresh, the prices moderate, and their warm welcome will keep you coming back time and again. Hours: Mon 3-10pm and Tue – Sun 10am-10pm.  Make a reservation: (510) 263-9651.

Where:

1400 Webster St
Alameda

http://1400barandgrill.com/

By |2021-08-25T12:21:16-07:00August 25th, 2021|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Almanac Beer Co. Events

The Experience:

Beer + Plants. Beer + Bingo. Beer + Yoga?

With cautious optimism, Almanac has started adding some outdoor events to the calendar for late August and September! Save these dates & keep an eye out for more info coming soon.

⁠August 22nd | 12-4pm | Plant Cultura Pop-Up

What could be better than plants and pints? Planta Cultura, a community-minded plant shop located in San Jose, will be selling a large and diverse selection of beautiful plants, succulents, and pottery on Sunday, August 22nd from noon until 4pm or sell out!

September 9th | 7pm-9pm | Drag Bingo

They’ve missed The Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence and are thrilled to be welcoming them back to Almanac for an outdoor adaptation of Drag Bingo Night! Entry to play is a $5 donation that will go directly to The Sisters.

September 26th | 10am | Beer Yoga

Beer Yoga was a monthly staple at Almanac before the pandemic and they’re so excited to have Natalie Somers back in the beer garden every fourth Sunday, starting September 26th. The class cost is $20 and includes one hour of flow with Natalie & a post-workout pint! Tickets will go live next week.

Visit Almanac’s Beer Garden and enjoy your favorite beers and Food Trucks daily: Scolari’s Good Eats or Santa Torta. Fri 8/20 Copper Top Ovens Pizza. Sat 8/21 Scolari’s Good Eats & Fogg’s Ice Cream Truck. Sun 8/22 Scolari’s Good Eats. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12-9pm; Fridays & Saturdays, 12pm-10pm; and Sundays 12-8pm. 415-992-3438 Ext. 1

Where:

651B W. Tower Ave
Alameda

http://almanacbeer.com

By |2021-08-17T13:58:52-07:00August 17th, 2021|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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