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

The Experience:

Put Crab Cake Benedict on your weekend menu!

Good news! They’re serving brunch on Saturday and Sundays from 8am until 3pm!

Ever had Crab Cake Benedict? if not, you are in for a treat. Rudy’s gives you 2 crab cakes served on an English muffin topped with two poached eggs, sliced avocado and hollandaise sauce.

Other Brunch items include:

  • 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.

A fun food addition to your weekend awaits you.  And remember: When you are at Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, you are Rudy.

Rudy’s Hours: Tue – Sun, 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 Music

The Experience:

Live Music with your Margarita!

Fans rave about their Margaritas. Did you know Agave has over 120 tequilas to choose from – from the classic Don Julio to the exotic and refined Clase Azul Ulta tequilas. They carry Plata/Silver/Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and special reserves for discerning tasters. Agave has Live Music 2nd & 4th Thursdays – which means tonight, April 11.

Grab your friends and get down to Agave to share some appetizers. The Labor Agave is a mix of tequila wings, Agave nachos, chimichanga, quesadilla, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco. You can also try the Sabor Agave Dos – Nachos Marinos, 3 tequila BBQ wings, mini chimichangas, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco. Or have the popular Agave Nachos – Home-made chips, beans, grilled corn, pico de gallo, Monterey Jack  and cheddar cheese, jalapeño, salsa ranchera and queso fresco (you can add meat, chicken or prawns). Yum! 

What are you waiting for? You will feel welcomed in the cantina as they can’t wait to see you!

Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 9am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm. And now they have Live Music 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Pils

The Experience:

Beer for the Easter weekend! And they are open on Sunday.

 “Not every day can be sunshine and rainbows, but you can crack into the crisp, refreshing goodness of a Faction Pils,” say the wise folk at Faction. This German-style brew is the epitome of smooth sipping and easy enjoyment. [4.8%]

Join them in the taproom to sip on this classic favorite or take some home in a convenient four-pack. This wise crew also thinks you just might need it for that upcoming Easter Sunday family gathering! The great news is that they are open on Sunday. And it’s going to be sunny.

If you can’t make it in person, just order your cans (or even kegs) online in their online store.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thu, Mar 28 – 2- 8pm – Super Mario’s
  • Fri, Mar 29 – 12 – 8pm – Ceviche & Co.
  • Sat,Mar 30 –  12 – 8pm – Locos Only
  • Sun, Mar 31 –  12 – 6pm – Satay By the Bay

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, Richmond: El Agave Azul Comfort

The Experience:

Rainy day comfort food!

Just what you need on a rainy day – – Tortilla Soup!

Or you may want to try one of their other soups:

  • Sopa de Elote – a creamy corn soup
  • Consume de Pollo – shredded chicken, broth and vegetables
  • Caldo Tlalpeno – chicken, carrots, zucchini, garbanzo beans, chipotle-chicken broth
  • Sopa de Camarón – tomato base, fish broth, Mexican spices, prawns.
  • And on Sat & Sun Pozole Rojo – tender pieces of pork slowly simmered in a chile guajillo broth with hominy served with chopped cabbage, radishes and limes!

Fans rave about their Margaritas. Did you know Agave has over 120 tequilas to choose from – from the classic Don Julio to the exotic and refined Clase Azul Ulta tequilas. They carry Plata/Silver/Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and special reserves for discerning tasters.

Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 9am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm. And now they have Live Music 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Holiday Spirit

The Experience:

Snap a photo with the man in red!

Santa’s making a detour to Faction this year! Turns out even he can’t resist their festive brews. Hang with the crew at Faction this Sunday from 1-4pm and meet the jolly man himself. Plus, you can be a Secret Santa yourself and help brew up some holiday cheer with their Food & Toy Drive.

Join them in collaboration with Alameda Firefighters and Alameda County Community Food Bank. Bring in toys, candy, or boxed food, and they’ll sprinkle your day with 15% off your first beer. Raise your glasses and spread warmth, joy and a dash of laughter! Cheers to giving back!

And Santa’s not the only one dressed in red. Crack into the hoppy goodness of Faction Red.

Passionately hopped with Cascade, Centennial, and Simcoe. [5.6%]. It’s a masterful blend that is bound to leave you wanting more! Give your taste buds a holiday treat in the taproom any Wednesday- Sunday.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thu, Dec 14 – 2- 8pm – Super Mario’s
  • Fri, Dec 15 – 12 – 8pm Knee Baby’z Eateru
  • Sat, Dec 16 –  12 – 8pm – Califia Taqueria
  • Sun, Dec 17 –  12 – 7pm – Sip & Slide

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

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