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The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe – Diner Friday Nights

The Experience:

Friday Night Live Music on the Patio!

What are you doing Friday eventing?  Ready for some great tunes, food and drink? We’ve got your covered.

Our neighborhood diner has all kinds of food & drink options. And then Friday night concerts on the patio. Here’s what’s happening. David Thornton Band is playing Friday night starting at 6pm. Full September schedule below.

David Thornton Band: The Story:

David is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.
David has been writing and performing his own blues, country, and rock tunes for over 10 years.
David describes his music as, “bar room music for everyone”.
David has performed around the San Francisco bay area at difference blues jams.
David has also recorded his own CD, which is available on this web site as well.

Musical influences include:

B.B. King
Eric Clapton
Santana
Stevie Ray Vaughan
and others

It will be a fine evening. Bring your friends and get down to Rudy’s!

Rudy’s in the news:

Rudy’s appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America tied the diner into its rock band origins with the diner’s name derived from The Clash’s song Rudie Can’t Fail. You can watch the segment here. Then ABC News hypes it up later on in the news.

And remember: When you are at Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, you are Rudy. Check their calendar for upcoming concerts.

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 Weekend Plans

The Experience:

Guess what? You’ve got plans through the weekend!

  • Thursday 7pm (Tonight!) | Ocean Hoptimism. Sierra Garcia of the San Francisco Estuary Institute takes us Urban Upstream, following pollutants from our streets and neighborhoods all the way to the Bay, and exploring what we can do about it. (free to attend)
  • Friday 6-10pm | Groove is in the Start. An early-evening ‘80s dance party packed with Prince, Madonna, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Run DMC and more. Only a few tickets left and they’re online only. Get yours NOW.
  • Sunday 11am-6pm | Cape & Cowl Con. Comics, artists, creators, costumes, cold beer, and our limited-edition Cape & Cowl Vol. 2 Helles Lager. POW! BANG! PSSSHHH! This one’s going to be lit! (free to attend)

That’s a heck of a weekend. See you down at Faction with a pint!

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: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails Invitation

The Experience:

Spirits inspired by the California Gray Whale!

Honor is excited to welcome Gray Whale Gin & Vodka to their menu and invite you to come by Friday, August 21 during Happy Hour, 3-6pm, to try their new Gray Whale martinis. Your first drink is complimentary, courtesy of Gray Whale, while supplies last!

A Gray Whale representative will be present to share more about the brand and its mission to protect and restore our oceans.  Their spirits are inspired by the California gray whale’s migration path along the Pacific Coast

Every year the California Gray Whale makes a 12,000 journey from the warm lagoons of Baja California to the cool waters of the arctic. Gray Whale’s refreshing coastal gin is perfected with six botanicals sourced along the whales’ journey. Gray Whale Vodka is small batch distilled with California grapes and created with no additives or sugar, leaving it silky-smooth.

Stop by, grab a martini, and enjoy a taste of the California coast! (510) 653-8667

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.

Where:

1411 Powell  St

Emeryville

https://www.honoremeryville.com/

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

The Experience:

Our own Emeryville Diner – Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café in the News!

Tying Rudy’s into its rock band origins with the diner’s name derived from The Clash’s song Rudie Can’t Fail, co-owner Doug Smith talks with ABC News’ Becky Worley about Rudy’s as co-owner Chef Nelson explains some of the most popular breakfast dishes from Funny Face Pancakes to Crab Eggs Benedict. All part of a series about diners across America for the Good Morning America show. Great segment, Doug & Nelson. Congrats!

You can watch the segment here.

Then ABC News hypes it up later on in the news.

The crew is waiting for your breakfast order at Rudy’s and don’t forget to say congrats!

And remember: When you are at Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, you are Rudy. Check their calendar for upcoming concerts.

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, Richmond: El Agave Azul Lunch

The Experience:

Lunch plans, anyone?

You can take your co-workers or friends to lunch Monday through Friday from 11am to 2 pm with plenty of options for every craving. Here are a few ideas for lunch. Many more available.

For some lighter fare, Half Orders are available and served with rice and beans:

  • Soft Taco or Crispy Taco
  • Enchilada
  • Quesadilla – Choose from Steak, Al Pastor, Chicken, or Carnitas.

Also available: Caesar Salad or Agave Salad – Add chicken, steak or shrimp for a little extra.

You can order Burritos, Giant Tacos or Chicken Tortilla Soup. Featured here is their Sopa de Elote that fans rave about.

Stop by for a traditional Mexican lunch in Richmond. Agave Azul  makes sure everything is served fresh and full of flavor

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/

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