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The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Music on the Patio

The Experience:

Fill your weekend with free Live Music!

Stop by for a retro diner experience as you take in the music vibe! My Blue Soul is kicking off their residency at Rudy’s this Friday from 6-8 pm! Then on Saturday, April 27, The Mercy Kit will be ripping up the patio from 6-8pm. Plan on arriving early for Happy Hour. Happy Hour is from 5pm to close.

Here’s the lineup for Happy Hour specials:

Happy Hour Drinks

  • Lagunitas IPA
  • Guinness Stout
  • House Red or White Wine
  • Premium Red Wine
  • Premium White Wine
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Bloody Rudy

Happy Hour Menu

  • Street Tacos
  • Chips & Pico de Gallo
  • Ribeye Steak Quesadilla
  • Ribeye Steak Tacos
  • Cheese Quesadilla
  • Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
  • What are you waiting for? They can’t wait to see you.

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: 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 for the Dogs

The Experience:

It’s a ‘save the dogs’ weekend!

First off, on Saturday, April 12, from 12-6pm, enjoy Alameda Punks Parade Vol 7. It’s a Craft Faire and Rocket Dog Rescue Fundraiser:

  • 60 Unique Vendors
  • Draft beer
  • Food trucks &
  • On-site pet adoptions

Live Music from:

  • Hot Laundry
  • Normal Weirds
  • Hyperdrive Kittens
  • A Million Miles Away
  • Screaming Creatures
  • Acoustricurt

Food Trucks:

  • Aburaya
  • Gabba Gabba Pizza
  • Lion Dance Cafe
  • All Ages. $5

And then on Sunday, April 13, there’s a Singles Mingle from 3-7pm with Oakland Animal Services PUP-UP from 3-5pm!

Join them for great music, delicious food, and a wide selection of tasty beers!

Their party will be centered amongst the green table-tops but you will have access to the entire outdoor area. Feel free to bring friends and simply show up – no tickets or RSVP needed. Singles Mingle is on a mission to get singles off of dating apps and out meeting one another in person. They promise a fun and relaxed environment, making it easier for you to connect with other like-minded singles. And guess what? Face-to Face conversations work! Don’t forget to get your wristband upon entry!

Meet some of the dogs up for adoption at OAS. As of  Thursday, April 10, they have 73 big dogs in the shelter which puts them at capacity. If you can’t adopt right now, ask the crew how you can volunteer for the shelter. The dogs will love you!

Check out Dogs of Faction Brewing on Instagram!

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.

Featured here is Fairy at OAS. Fairy will be an incredibly loyal companion and a great addition to a loving family. Meet her and see the magic of Fairy for yourself! Follow her @adoptfairy_ on Instagram, and click here to learn how to adopt.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing News

The Experience:

New brew just for Alameda!

If you’re out there enjoying Alameda’s finest during Alameda Restaurant Week, don’t forget to raise a glass to the ultimate hometown hero: A-Town Pale.

This American-style Pale Ale brings Cascade, Simcoe, and Centennial hops together for a crisp, hoppy tribute to their favorite island [5.7%]. And here’s the kicker – it’s only available in Alameda.

As they say at Faction: Drink local. Stay loyal. Get yourself an A-Town.

Get down to Faction and join the fun! Bring your friends and enjoy the great views of  San Francisco Bay.

Food Trucks:

Thu Mar 20 -2-8pm: Locos Only

Fri Mar 21 – 12-8pm: New Baby’z Eatery

Sat Mar 22 -12-8pm: Momolicious

Sun Mar 23 – 12-7pm: Nalo’s Jamerican Soul

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: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Weekend

The Experience:

Put Rudy’s Classic Chili on your weekend menu!

Did you know Breakfast  & Lunch are served every day from 8am until 3pm!

As we anticipate the beginning of spring,  a bowl of chili might just warm you up on these colder March days. It’s served with melted cheddar cheese, green onion and tortilla chips. Or how about those Green Eggs & Ham – honey smoked ham, green onions and pepper jack cheese –  all drenched in salsa verde?

And don’t forget they serve their  Brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday which includes:

  • 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: 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, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails News

The Experience:

There’s a new chef in town!

And he is serving up some great food at Honor. Stay tuned for details and menus.

Meanwhile, there’s a new Happy Hour in town!  And it’s Honorable!

Kick back in their comfy outdoor lounge or inside the atrium. Dive in for Pizzettas, Honorable Cocktails, Wine, & Local Crafted Beer—all at unbeatable happy hour prices.

Tag your crew & pull up for good vibes, great drinks and the perfect bite!

Happy Hour is daily from 3-6pm & 9pm-Close—because one happy hour just isn’t enough!

A remodeled bar/lounge area awaits you if you want to sip on a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail. Outdoors you can experience a fun beautiful sunlit atrium during the day which is transformed at night with jewel toned lights, outdoor fire pits and great leather furniture. You’ll love the vibe. Grab your friends and get down to Honor Kitchen & Cocktails! This  unexpected Emeryville hole-in-the-wall will leave you feeling ‘Honored’!

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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