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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. Hop On!

The Experience:

Brews with Views!

Did you know Faction is situated near not one, but two Ferry Terminals? Their brewers are  excited to collaborate with San Francisco Bay Ferry on their Brews with Views project to celebrate three communities connected by SF Bay Ferry routes. Faction is, of course, celebrating Alameda with Hop On!

Alameda’s Faction Brewing Co.: Hop On! – a West Coast style Pale Ale hopped with El Dorado, Chinook, and Simcoe.

Their ‘ferry-well-situated’ friends and neighbors to the north Mare Island Brewing Co. and East Brother Beer Company also brewed ferry-themed beers for this project.

Vallejo’s Mare Island Brewing Co.: Ferry No. 2 IPA -.a juicy IPA highlighting South African hops, named after one of the most storied ferries to ever serve our Bay Area waters.

Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co.: Ferry Good Pale Ale – an English style Pale Ale, golden bronze, with noticeable hop bitterness – clean crisp, with a subtle herbal finish.

Faction invites you to find Hop On in cans in their  taproom and on select routes aboard the SF Bay Ferry! Check out San Francisco Bay Ferry for more info on which routes to find all the beers! Of course, you can always Hop On the ferry and visit Mare Island Brewing and East Brother and grab a 4pk from the source!

Faction Brewing Hours: Wed-Thurs: 2-8pm, Fri-Sat: 12-8pm , Sun: 12-6pm

#BrewswithViews

Photo courtesy of Faction Brewing Co. website

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

By |2021-09-08T09:25:51-07:00September 8th, 2021|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Public Market Beats + Drinks + Eats

The Experience:

Friday Night: Outdoor Music + Globally Inspired Food!

Join the folks at Emeryville Public Market for FREE live outdoor music, good food + fun!

This Friday from 6-8pm in the breezeway, the mega-talented Jackie Gage, an international recording artist known for her velvety voice and uplifting songwriting, straddles the worlds of jazz and folk.

Market Beats on Second Fridays brings you some of the best Bay Area musicians while you chill with friends, family and enjoy food from  their  purveyors. Stop by The Periodic Table and Public Bar by Blush for your adult social beverages!

Who’s open:

  • Baby Cafe – Open M – Sa 11am-9pm, Su  11am-8pm
  • C Casa – Open M – Th 11:30am-7:30pm; F/ Sa 11am-7:30pm; S 11am-7pm
  • Jayna Gyro –  Open M-Sa 11am-8pm; Su from 11am-7pm
  • Koja Kitchen – Open Su – Th 11:15am-7:30pm; F/Sa 11:15am-8pm
  • Mama Lamees – Open daily 11:30am-7pm
  • Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement – Open W– F 3-7pm;Sa/Su 11am-5pm
  • NabiQ – Open M – Th 10:30am-7pm; F-Su 10:30am-8pm
  • Oui Oui! Macaron – Open F/Sa 12 noon-3pm
  • Paradita Eatery – Open Su – Th 11am-8pm; F/Sa 11:30am-8:30pm
  • Peet’s Coffee & Tea – Open daily 6am-5pm
  • Pig in a Pickle – Open Th – Su 11am-7pm
  • The Periodic Table – Open M-Th 4:30-9pm; F- Sa 12-9pm; Su 12-8pm
  • Public Bar by Blush – Open M- F 4pm-Closing;  Sa/Su 12pm-Closing
  • Shiba Ramen – Open daily 11am-8pm
  • Super Duper Burgers – Open daily 10:30am-8:30pm
  • Wazwan Indian Cuisine – Open M-Sa 12-5:45pm

Public Market thanks you for supporting local eateries. Enjoy delicious meals today, without the dishes! Public Market has a Food Hall with a collection of globally inspired eateries plus retail and services.

Photo courtesy of Public Market Emeryville.

Where:

5959 Shellmound St

Emeryville

http://publicmarketemeryville.com

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By |2021-09-08T13:49:11-07:00September 8th, 2021|Tags: , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co. Brazilian

The Experience:

Take On Brazilian Day by the Bay!

Join Riggers Loft  for an evening of pure Brazilian Happiness! Unwind to the sounds of Catia Machado & the Brazil East Bay Ensemble (BEBE) playing Samba, Bossa Nova, and MPB. Be sure to make a reservation and put this on your calendar – Thursday, September 23rd from 5-10pm.

  • Happy Hour Piano & Voice: 5-6pm
  • Band: 6-10pm
  • Dance Class @ 7pm (Put on your dancing shoes!)

Catia Machado and the Brazil East Bay Ensemble-BEBE- is a sextet consisting of experienced players with roots in Brazil, New York, and the East Bay. Catia Machado, the lead singer, began her music studies in Rio de Janeiro at the age of ten and has performed widely in South, Central and North America. Trained as a music therapist, she promotes healing through music.

Beyond Bossa Nova BEBE plays danceable, sophisticated Brazilian Jazz that reflects the wide range of Brazilian Music from romantic to funky.

Advanced Reservations Recommended! Click here. $15 music cover charge.

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. The Arlington is serving seasonal California cuisine, with small and larger plates. Riggers Loft Tasting Room is open inside with patio seating outside. Music on the weekends. Hours: Th 4-7pm; F 4-8pm; Sa 1-8pm; Su 1-7pm. You can make a reservation online or by calling (508) 692-8414.

Covid Protocol
In short, due to the raging Covid cases Riggers updated their protocol.
Please have your ID and one of the following things with you when you come to Riggers Loft:
1) Your Covid Vaccination Card
2) A digital copy of your proof of vaccination on your phone
3) A negative Covid test administered within the last 72 hours of coming to Riggers Loft
Don’t forget! Two-fers every Sunday! Visit Riggers Loft and and receive a $2 coupon to tour the Red Oak Victory. Or, first take your ROV tour, then come to Riggers Loft and redeem your $2 discount coupon on a glass of wine!

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse Menu

The Experience:

Look What’s Cooking at the Townhouse!

Townhouse has been serving up classic American comfort food for 30 years in a rustic setting. Now under new ownership with a new chef and kitchen team, their menu features Italian inspired California dishes that are a new kind of comfort.

Duck Prosciutto (featured here) is only one of the beautiful presentations you will find at the Townhouse these days. Drop in for their Early Bird drinks. Their Small Bites Menu, served from 4-5pm, includes Chicken Liver Mousse, Spicy Grilled Jumbo Prawns, Focaccia, and more.

Fans rave about their Spaghetti Carbonara and their 9 oz black Angus Beef Grilled Flat Iron Steak on their Dinner Menu. Signature Cocktails and a great wine list complete your Townhouse culinary experience!

Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays: Small Bites 4-5pm and Dinner 5-9pm. Early Bird Bar 4-6pm. Reservations are recommended. Vaccinations are required. They can’t wait to see you!  510-652-6151

Where:

5862 Doyle Street

Emeryville

http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com

By |2021-09-01T09:53:38-07:00September 1st, 2021|Tags: , |0 Comments

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

The Experience:

Try the Breakfast Burger with a Pint!

Fun fact from our friends at Rudy’s: your day Can’t Fail if you start it with a @rudyscantfail Breakfast Burger!

Cool off with Rudy’s Happy Hour Specials 4pm-close EVERY Tuesday-Saturday. Rudy’s is a one-of-a-kind diner offering great food in a fun, welcoming, and creative atmosphere.

Chow down on big breakfasts, killer lunches, slamming dinners, and late-night munchies. Drink from an assortment of Peet’s coffees, beers, cocktails, sodas, juices! Happy Hour specials include Shrimp Tacos, Black Bean Mini Nachos, Street Tacos, Chips & Pico, and Chips & Guac.

Rudy’s serves their breakfast burger all day long!  And they can’t wait to see you! Hours: Tu-Sa 8am-10pm and Su-M 8am-3pm. 510.251.9400

Where:

4081 Hollis St

Emeryville

https://www.iamrudy.com/

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