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The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co. on the Bay

The Experience:

Oyster Sunday on the Patio!

Come out to what folks say is one of the best patio experiences on the Bay. Sunday is Oyster Sunday at Riggers Loft from 1-7pm! You can have oysters two ways:

  • OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL – Served with cocktail sauce & sauce mignonette
  • GRILLED OYSTERS NEW ORLEANS STYLE – With butter, red bell pepper and Parmigiano & Romano cheese

Riggers Loft suggests that you pair your oysters with a glass of sparkly! Not up for oysters? Enjoy Chef Frank Miller’s scrumptious cuisine – wood fired pizzas, smoked meats, fresh salads, seafood, burgers and more!

And this Sunday from 2-5pm, listen to the tunes of the RPM3 Jazz Trio, a highly swinging band devoted to personalized renditions of jazz classics, standards from the Great American Songbook, and Brazilian gems. The members are Bay Area jazz stalwarts: Jazz guitarist/arranger/composer Tony Corman, bassist Karl Hartmann, and drummer Gerry Kennett.

Reservations highly recommended, especially when the music is playing.

Please note – $5 Music Cover Charge: If your reservation is made from 1-4:30pm when we have live music, you will be asked to pay an advance $5 per person music cover charge.This is for the music cover charge. It is not for any menu items! You may also pay the cover charge when you arrive.

About Riggers Loft

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Richmond: Anaviv’s Table Options

The Experience:

Private Dinner for Your Friends!

It’s intimate. It’s delectable.  Anaviv’s Table is back with a twist! You can book a private dining experience for you and 10-14 of your guests. You can reserve your dinner experience in their cozy tented pavilion outdoors or in their formal dining room indoors any day of the week.

Locally grown vegetables, fruit and herbs create delectable seasonally crafted dishes. Anaviv’s sources  produce locally, which is often more flavorful, and so much better for our planet and ourselves — shorter transportation distances and less refrigeration uses fewer fossil fuels. And buying from small farms also means less pesticides and better traceability.“We’re so lucky to live in an area where we’re able to source from so many amazing small farms,” says Owner & Chef Arnon Oren, “and, we love creating menus for you with the bounty from these local farmers.”

All guests are required to be vaccinated.

In the mood for wood-fired pizza or seasonal plates? You can also stop by Anaviv’s Marketplace this weekend. Anaviv’s Marketplace is an oasis nestled in an industrial area of Richmond. Enjoy outdoor seating, delicious wood-oven pizzas, rice bowls, seasonal plates, beer, wine, some lively tunes and more! Don’t miss Happy Hour! It’s from 2-5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

  • Open Air Coffee, Friday – Sunday: 8 am – 2 pm
  • Open Air Market, Friday – Sunday: 12 – 8 pm
  • LIVE MUSIC   5 – 7 pm
  • Friday 7/8: Norman Collins Band
  • Saturday 7/9: Live Flamenco Dancing, Singing, & Guitar
  • Sunday 7/10: Point Trio

Featured Photo/Courtesy of their Facebook page: Oysters plated on Jered’s Pottery (infamous Emeryville artist)

Where:

600 Hoffman Blvd
Richmond

Anaviv.com

The Experience, Emeryville: Public Market Announcement

The Experience:

Naru Sushi Offers Up Sushi, Bento Boxes + Donburi!

Naru Sushi is now open! Public Market Emeryville is thrilled to welcome Naru Sushi to the food hall and it’s really like welcoming family because Naru is owned by longtime food hall purveyor NabiQ.

This new eatery has lots of appetizers including Sashimi Appetizers and a Sashimi Salad. Nigri, Bento Boxes, Donburi – rice bowls with choice of Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Salmon, Unagi. Teriyaki and Katsu dishes. Curry Bowls, and of course lots of Sushi Rolls.  Don’t forget the Green Tea ice cream for dessert!

Their focus is to do their best to provide fresh and delicious sushi to their customers who visit Naru Sushi.

Open daily from 11am-8pm with online ordering available. (510) 788-4995

The Public Market Food Hal’s otherl great eats are available for on-site or outdoor dining or takeout. Order from your fav purveyor!

  • A Girl Named Pinky
  • Baby Café
  • C Casa
  • Jayna Fyro
  • Koja Kitchen
  • Konarq
  • Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement
  • Dewie’s Cashew Creamery
  • NabiQ
  • Naru Sushi
  • Paradita Eatery
  • Peet’s Coffee & Tea
  • Pig in a Pickly temporarily closed)
  • Pizzeria Mercato
  • Public Bar by Blush
  • Sheiba Ramen
  • Super Duper Burgers
  • The Periodic Table

Public Market has a Food Hall with a collection of globally inspired eateries plus retail and services.

Where:

5959 Shellmound St

Emeryville

http://publicmarketemeryville.com

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The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse Music

The Experience:

Live Music is Back at the Townhouse on Thursdays!

Thursday, July 7, 6:30-9pm

A fun evening awaits you as you iimmerse yourself in some great jazz with signature cocktails. craft beer and great wine. Plus appetizers, comfort food and legendary entrees.

This week’s artist: Q4 Jazz Project! The Q4 Jazz Project presents contemporary arrangements reflecting the “Blue Note” era in jazz. Many great and unforgettable jazz musicians were introduced to the world by Blue Note Records and their music lives on today. Their goal is to keep it alive and exciting with new arrangements and approaches to many of the same iconic compositions. The musicians have all accompanied and been influenced by Jazz greats including Joe Henderson, Art Tatum, Thelonius Monk, Herbie Hancock, John Handy, Quincy Jones, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pharoah Sanders and Elvin Jones, to name a few. (Info: Sam Rudin & The Back Room)

Comfort food sound good? While listening to the tunes, you can figure out your mood and treat yourself to Genovese Pesto with house-made tagliatelle or go for a flat iron steak. You’ll find all the traditional comfort classics made from fresh local ingredients and served with an elevated style in this rustic yet eloquent setting. Hours: Tu – Sa 4-9pm. Reservations are recommended. 510-652-6151

They can’t wait to see you!

Where:

5862 Doyle Street

Emeryville

http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com

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

The Experience:

Milkshakes Await You!

Rudy’s Rachael Sandwich (sliced smoked turkey, melted swiss cheese, thousand island and coleslaw on grilled rye) is the perfect lunch served with pickles and salad or fries. Milkshake recommended!

Have you checked out their full menu lately? Did you know that Rudy’s serves a Grilled Salmon Salad on a bed of spinach with a citrus vinaigrette?  And by popular demand Rudy’s famous macaroni and cheese (Combat Mac and Cheese) is available every day. Super cheesy topped with breadcrumbs and green onions.  Rudy’s Breakfast Early Bird menu is served all day and night!

Don’t forget their Friday special:Mr. Roadie’s Fish & Chips – Beer battered fried cod served with French fries, cole slaw, lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

What are you waiting for?  They can’t wait to see you.  Hours: Tu-Sa 8am-10pm; Su/M 8am-3pm.  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/

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