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The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Seafood

The Experience:

Spice up your night!

Step into this authentic Mexican Restaurant and Richmond just got a whole lot more flavorful. From bold margaritas to authentic Mexican dishes, your night is just beginning to brighten up.

Bring your friends and family in for a seafood tasting. They have shrimp, prawns, salmon and other fish. Opened in 2019, El Agave Azul brings the comforting flavors of Jalisco, serving tradition-driven dishes in a warm welcoming venue. Here’s a sampling of their seafood:

  • Prawns Fajitas with sauteed onions and bell peppers
  • Shrimp enchiladas
  • Shrimp tacos
  • Fish tacos
  • Pulpa a la Diabla – octopus in a spicy sauce
  • Salmon Tropical – seared salmon with a tropical sauce
  • Salmon al Chipotle – seared salmon with a creamy chipotle sauce
  • Camarones al Gusto – prawns prepared to your liking
  • And more!

Don’t forget – Happy Hour is 3:30-6pm, M-F. Dive into some taquitos and that classic margarita that you always crave. They can’t wait to see you!

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

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Weekend

The Experience:

Put Rudy’s on your weekend menu!

Did you know Breakfast  & Lunch are served every day from 8am until 3pm!

Do you like  Green Eggs & Ham? An old Dr Seuss classic first introduced us. But here we are in Emeryville today where Rudy’s actually serves Green Eggs & Ham – honey smoked ham, green onions and pepper jack cheese –  all drenched in salsa verde.

This weekend you can dive into their  Brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday which includes:

  • Dazed and Confused – Crispy hash brown topped with 2 eggs scrambled with chorizo, topped with house-made hollandaise sauce, sliced avocado, garnished with green onion and served with toast
  • Rude n’ Reckless – A crispy hash brown base, a layer of thin sliced ham, 2 poached eggs all drenched in house-made hollandaise and served with choice of toast
  • Rudy’s Heartache – Their famous corned beef hash topped with 2 eggs any style and house-made hollandaise sauce. Garnished with green onion and served with choice of toast
  • And many more delights including the Oaksterdam Benedict – English muffin topped with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, 2 poached eggs, home-made hollandaise sauce and garnished with green onion. Of course, you can just go right for it and order those Green Eggs & Ham!

A fun food addition to your weekend awaits you. And bring your kids! Between 5 & 9pm 50% off kids meals!

And remember: When you are at Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, you are Rudy.

Rudy’s Hours: Daily, 8am-3pm – Breakfast + Lunch; Wed – Sat, 5-9pm Dinner 510-594-1221.

About Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe

Rudy’s was born from a desire to create a restaurant where people of all walks of life can feel welcome and eat honest food in a fun atmosphere. They are committed to serving their community with an eatery that is reasonably priced, family friendly, and that cares about your well-being.

Where:

4081 Hollis St

Emeryville

https://www.iamrudy.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Beer Weekend

The Experience:

586 is in the building!

Their award-winning, Pale 586, is back on draft! Hopped with HBC 586 in both cryo and pellet form for that classic West Coast snap and aromatic punch. It’s crisp, balanced, and way too easy to keep going back. Their crew says it’s Draft Only, “so come get it…or regret it.”

The weather is beautiful and the views at Faction are incredible. Finish off your SF Beer Week plans by drinking every single one of their limited collab beers out on the patio! Or just tap into their 20+ taps of craft beer. So many choices – you may have to go today and tomorrow.

The crew at Faction Brewing can’t wait to see you and tell you about all their new collaborative beers !

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

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse Comfort

The Experience:

Hello…Food Lovers!

Want to overcome those Monday Blues? Get down to Emeryville’s iconic Townhouse for some comfort classics with an elevated style. Food is fresh and locally sourced, an ode to their cherished history – from bootlegging to speakeasy to western bar/political HQ to culinary hit to what is now Emeryville’s go-to place to meet friends for appetizers and drinks or to settle in for a quiet savory dinner on the deck or indoors. (Still, a culinary hit!) Plan on it for the next Monday or Tuesday and it will set the tone for your whole week!

“Townhouse is always fantastic,” says longtime customer Jennifer Wickliffe. “They feel like family. You walk in the door, and they greet you. You always feel welcomed and comfortable. Plus, you can’t beat the food and drinks and the people who serve them!”

Need a venue to gather and enjoy delicious flavors with your team or group? This is the place. Townhouse’s warm and welcoming ambiance sets the stage for camaraderie and conversation. Plus, a culinary experience your group and friends will not forget.

Hours

  • Monday, 4-9pm; Tues- Sat, 2-9pm.
  • Happy Hour – Tues – Fri, 2-5:30pm
  •  Reserve your seat now! 510-652-6151 They can’t wait to see you!

Where:

5862 Doyle Street

Emeryville

http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com

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

https://agaveazulca.com/

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