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The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Sat & Sun

The Experience:

Wine paired with music and views – a great vibe!

Enjoy the clear weather this weekend down on the water where you will find a collective wine bar, tasting room, working winery and cidery where you can taste, have a glass of wine or share a bottle. Plus, immerse yourself in tasty bites from Chef Frank’s Kitchen while enjoying your wine against a fantastic backdrop.

And the music!

Saturday January 11th, 2-5pm THE BONAFIDES – Inspired by the great New Orleans pianists and the music and vibe of Treme, the Bonafides keep the spirit and music of Longhair, Booker, Rebbenack, and Cleary alive. With some soulful saxophone and vocals, settle in for an afternoon of New Orleans jazz and soul. Saturday January 11th.

Sunday January 12th LOST IN THE FOG – The electric upbeat sounds of Latin, Funk, Jazz, and Soul…that’s the focus of this incredibly fun and upbeat group. Expect lively rhythms, rich melodies, an energetic vibe, and soulful depth.

Grab your friends and head down to the water. You won’t be sorry. Plus, they can’t wait to see you!

About Riggers Loft Wine Co

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

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.

Having a holiday party or special occasion? Check out their various catering menus here. Everything you can imagine for your special event is part of their culinary menu themes: Italian Cuisine, French Bistro, Japanese Sushi Bar,  Asian Inspired Cusine, South of The Border,  Southern Barbecue and Indian Cusine.

Give them a call or email with your details and you will be surprised at your amazing event produced by the team at Riggers Loft.

Hours:

  • Thursdays: 5-8pm
  • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
  • Saturdays: 1-9pm
  • Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Winter Market

The Experience:

Holiday Shopping is more fun the Faction way!

Join your friends at Faction Brewing’s Winter Market and Ugly Sweater Party on Saturday, December 21 1-6pm! (Your dogs can also wear Ugly Sweaters!)

Grab a crisp beer, snag some last-minute gifts from amazing local makers and fuel up on delicious food. Shop from some of your favorite local small businesses for the holidays. Over 20 vendors! Shopping small and sipping local is the best way to wrap up your holiday list. AND DON’T FORGET: wear your more festive, most tacky, jolly, ugly sweater (pup’s included) and enjoy the season with  your friends at Faction Brewing!

And you will be treated to  great views of  San Francisco 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, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s For The Holidays

The Experience:

New Year’s Eve in paradise on the water anyone?

Aloha! Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season with a tropical twist! Join the crew at Trader Vic’s  this  New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable tiki feast packed with festive fun, tantalizing flavors and good vibes all around.

Their island-inspired menu includes Oysters Rockefeller, Wood-Fired Chinese Oven ‘Oscar Style’ Wagyu Rib Eye with Hollandaise Sauce, delectable tropical desserts and other delicious choices.

Enjoy vibrant tropical drinks in an atmosphere that’ll transport you straight to paradise.  And there will be live music!

On New Year’s Eve you can dance the night away with Calitos Medeno as Trader Vic’s brings the lively rhythms of Cuba to life – Son, Salsa, Timba, Rumba, and more. It’s the perfect Trader Vic’s way to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year!

Dinner Service: begins at 4pm on Dec 31.. Reservations accepted until 10:15pm. See the full menu and book a table.  510-653-3400

About Trader Vic’s + the Mai Tai

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

According to the Trader, Vic Bergeron, “In 1944, after success with several exotic rum drinks, I felt a new drink was needed. I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year-old Jamaican J. Wray Nephew rum, added fresh lime, some Orange Curaçao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy Syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after. Half the lime shell went in for color, I stuck in a branch of fresh mint, and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night. Carrie took one sip and said, “Mai Tai – Roa Ae” In Tahitian means “Out of this World- The Best”. Well, that was that, I named the drink ‘Mai Tai.’”

(Victor Bergeron and Carrie Guild featured below in 1970)

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

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The Experience, Richmond: Mom + Pop Art Shop Makers Market

The Experience:

Stay warm and finish up your shopping!

Check out Pt. Richmond’s Holiday Maker’s Market! It’s your last chance to support local vendors and of course, The Mom & Pop Art Shop on Saturday, December 21, 11am-4pm.

Right in front of The Mom + Pop Art Shop you can shop for handmade goods, Boba Drinks and Mochi, coffee and warm beverages, dresses and apparel, churros and more. There will be a DJ, Photobooth, The Giveaway Wheel and so much more!! These Bay Area vendors can’t wait to see you.

About Mom + Pop Art Shop

Mom and Pop Art Shop is a little shop located in the artsy community of Point Richmond featuring rotating artists from all around the world, one-of-a-kind toys, jewelry and creative activities, like puzzles and assorted toys that help expand a child’s imagination. Throughout the shop you can find vintage items as well as custom furniture for sale. The Antiques add a sense of nostalgia to an ever-changing inventory of well-made crafty items only sold there.

Where:

24 W Richmond Ave
Pt Richmond

https://mom-pop-art-shop.myshopify.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Refueling Station

The Experience:

Craving for some delicious Vietnamese cuisine?

This is the place to refuel during your holiday shopping. Order your favorite dishes in seconds from Dragon Rouge Bistro!

High-quality and fresh ingredients, exceptional taste, all here overlooking the water. Alameda residents and visitors, are you ready?

They dare you to turn up the heat with their Dragon Fire Basil Garlic Noodles! Wok-fried to perfection, choose from succulent chicken, tofu, pork, steak, or prawns. Craving a flavor explosion? How spicy can you handle it? Join them for a sizzling experience you won’t forget!

Refuel now!

Their experienced chefs paired with dedicated staff assure you a wonderful dining experience indoors or outdoors. You can also just stop by for Happy Hour on the water! Plus, you can  order online and enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

Mon – Thurs 11:30am – 8:30pm; Fri 11:30am – 12am; Sat 11am – 12am; Sun 11am – 8:30pm

Where:

2337 Branding Ave

Alameda

https://dragonrougebythebay.com

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