outdoor dining

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

The Experience:

Tasting Room. Wine Bar. California Cuisine, Live Music. Patio on San Francisco Bay! What are You Waiting For?

This Friday, June 18, from 5 to 8pm, Heather Normandale – a duo act that includes banjo, guitar, and upright bass on folk, blues and ballads – will play live at Riggers Loft Wine Co. It is necessary to make a reservation when musical performances are scheduled as their space out on the patio is limited and they  often book out in advance.

Saturday, June 19, 2-5pm – The Bonafides will jazz up the patio with New Orleans Jazz.  On Sunday, June 20 from 2-5pm –  The Muses, a High Energy Folk Trio,  will entertain you throughout the afternoon.

Wine is available by the glass, by the bottle, and through wine tasting flights.  And cider is available by the glass or in flights. California Cuisine provided by The Arlington.

Discover these artisan wineries & cidery at Riggers Loft:

  • R&B Cellars, specializing in Zinfandel, Cabernet, red blends, sparkling and whites
  • Carica Wines, making Sauvignon Blanc and Rhone variety red wines
  • Wachira Wines, international wine that celebrates Kenyan culture
  • Prima Materia, crafting Italian style wines that celebrate uncommon vines
  • Far West Cider Company, a four generation cidery, offers cider flights from a 100 year old apple farm

After much thought about the June 15th reopening, Riggers did establish the following Covid 19 protocol

Out on the Patio: Masks will no longer be required.

Inside the Winery: You will be required to wear your mask while ordering from the wine bar or walking around inside. When seated at your inside table, take your mask off.

Honor System: As California is doing, we too will go by the honor system. Please, if you are not fully vaccinated, continue to wear your mask!

Hours: Thursday 4-7pm; Friday 4-8pm; Saturday 1-8pm; and,  Sunday 1-7pm.  (508) 692-8414

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Indoors + Outdoors

The Experience:

¡Abierto y Feliz! Open + Happy!

Everything is happy here now. You can find happiness dining indoors or outdoors, on plates, in beverages, and with good company at Agave Azul’s vibrant, authentic Mexican restaurant. They are so happy to serve you again – wherever you want to sit.

Happy drinks, happy food, happy people. It’s not just their motto: it’s their mission. Ever since they opened their cantina doors at El Agave Azul, they’ve been welcoming families, friends, and neighbors with delicious, authentic Latin food, drinks, and excellent service.

Community members from across Richmond are back perched on their bar stools and settling in at their tables. Whether the promise of a delicious mariscada — a grilled pineapple overflowing with seafood — or an awaiting tequila flight brings them in, they leave full and happy, just like their staff.

And you can’t go wrong with their Tequila BBQ wings and Chamucos Reposado Margarita (featured here)!  510-307-5749

Current Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 2 – 8:30pm
  • Friday: 11:30am – 9:30pm
  • Saturday: 11am – 9:30pm
  • Sunday: 11am – 8:30pm

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

The Experience, Richmond: Anaviv’s Outdoor Marketplace

The Experience:

BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps at the Open Marketplace!

Settle into an outdoor table and enjoy this beautiful weather as you try their new offering of BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps. You get lettuce wraps plus BBQ chicken – all in one.

You can still enjoy their Wood Oven Pizza which is baked on almond wood and made from Capay Mills whole grain flour. Anaviv always has two classics: Margherita & Pepperoni, and the third rotates weekly depending on what is in season and delicious! Fans also rave about their rice bowls.

Their outdoor market offers a lively gathering place that encourages visitors to unwind while enjoying delicious food. Open Air Coffee, Friday – Sunday: 8 am – 2 pm; Open Market, Friday – Sunday: 12 – 8 pm

You can still enjoy Anaviv’s delicious menu, in the comfort of your own home. Order online for delivery or curbside pickup. Friday – Sunday 11:30am-7:30pm.

Where:

600 Hoffman Blvd
Richmond

anavivmarket.com/orderonline

The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse

The Experience:

Join Townhouse!

They’ve been busy on Doyle St– building up their inventory of spirits and wine so you can enjoy their great finds, as well as experience the simple culinary  classics.

Townhouse’s subscription to their beloved, vintage bar offers you a monthly pick up of classic cocktails, exclusive access to their bootleg bottle series, and a rotating selection of premium wines chosen with your guidance. When you join the Townhouse Bottle Shop, you will enjoy carefully curated happy hour delights, and bottled cocktails.

When you join the Townhouse Wine Cellar, you will enjoy a monthly mix of hand-curated wines straight from Townhouse’s cellar, with an option of standard or premiere selections every month

Bar Manager Todd O’Leary and his team look forward to seeing you soon and will tell you more about the benefits of joining Townhouse Bottle Shop and Townhouse Wine Cellar subscription tiers.

Set in a former speakeasy, the Townhouse serves up Californian comfort food in a rustic setting Tuesdays through Saturdays 4-9pm. And they are offering Townhouse Prime Rib on Fridays and Saturdays! Reservations are highly recommended.  510-652-6151

Where:

5862 Doyle Street

Emeryville

http://www.townhousebarandgrill.com

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co.’s Winemakers!

The Experience:

Wine Tasting Takes Flight Again!

You can now explore many different styles of wine made by independent wineries who share the historic Riggers Loft on the edge of San Francisco Bay in Point Richmond – flights on the water.

Discover these artisan wineries & cidery at Riggers Loft:

  • R&B Cellars, specializing in Zinfandel, Cabernet, red blends, sparkling and whites
  • Carica Wines, making Sauvignon Blanc and Rhone variety red wines
  • Wachira Wines, international wine that celebrates Kenyan culture
  • Prima Materia, crafting Italian style wines that celebrate uncommon vines
  • Far West Cider Company, a four generation cidery, offers cider flights from a 100 year old apple farm

Enjoy wining and dining on the bayfront patio or in the spacious, light-filled Tasting Room – all with a casual, industrial-chic vibe. Sip samples of four different wines per flight ($12) or wine flight is waived if you buy a bottle for $35 or more. Knowledgeable staff is happy to help you select the perfect flight.

Note: All seating areas, both inside and out, are socially distant. Covid protocols in effect.

Wines and cider are served by-the-glass and bottle.  Wine-friendly meals and small plates help make your experience memorable. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, hours vary (check website or call). Reservations recommended for patio seating; walk-ins welcome indoors. (508) 692-8414

Plan to expand your wine horizon soon!

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

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