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The Experience, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails Holiday Cheer
The Experience: Create an easy ‘Friendsgiving’ gathering! Call some friends. Meet at Honor. Catch up. Laugh. Share. Enjoy friendship. Be the spark that gets everyone together. They will appreciate you. Honor is serving up delectable signature craft cocktails – ‘tis the season! And the food! Chef Ray Wirtz is the creative chef overseeing the menu development and culinary execution for Honor Kitchen & Cocktails. Lots of menu choices. Stone Oven ‘Za section includes Marguerite, Hobbs Pepperoni, Wild Mushroom and many more pizzas! Outta Deep Blue section includes oysters and seafood cocktails, Gruyere Crusted Halibut, Fish & Chips and more. Lots of veggie dishes, salads and of course, the Carnivore Corner section of the menu. You’ll be sure to find your new favorites. A remodeled bar/lounge area awaits you
The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Natural Grocery Culinary Gems
The Experience: Put some sizzle in your olive oil! This Sizzle olive oil is made from 100% Picual olives from Jaen, Spain. Graza brings the pure, unblended taste of Andalusia to your table. While many conventional olive oils are blended, and far from fresh, Graza excels due to its purity, precision and simplicity. Plus, these come in  handy squeeze-bottles for easy use both cooking and finishing dishes off. Check it out and then look for your lettuces for the delicious salad you’ll make topped with your new taste of Andalusia. Shopping here you will find fresh, farm-direct, seasonal, local and organic produce, hard-to-find special diet foods, green home goods, locally produced artisan foods, clean & chemical-free cosmetics and real supplements. All animal products sold at Alameda Natural Grocery come from producers who are committed to raising their animals in humane standards, and that provide their goods in the way nature intended. Want good food? Go no further.
The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Weekend
The Experience: Liven up your Saturday on the Richmond waterfront! It’s going to be sunny on Saturday! Head down to the water to Riggers Loft for an afternoon of great wine, great views, tasty bites and great tunes! It’s a sip and vibe day. Sat., Nov. 16th Corner Pocket, a Bay-area based blues, soul, classic rock, R&B and funk band, will play from 2-5pm. Expect to hear tunes from Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, Sly & The Family Stone, Tom Petty, Pretenders, Al Green, Steely Dan, Susan Tedeschi, Aretha Franklin and more. Born from the vibrant music scene of the San Francisco Bay Area, Corner Pocket, formerly, ‘Fawson’, is a powerhouse 9-piece band that's taking the local music scene by storm.
The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Tequila
The Experience: Have you tried Migenta Tequila yet? Well, you are in for a treat. Not only is the taste exquisite, this tequila has a cause: sustainability and positive impact on the community. Mijenta is an award-winning, additive-free, sustainable Tequila from the highlands of Jalisco that celebrates the traditions of Mexican culture. Made with excellent ingredients and a meticulous distilling process, Mijenta is a well-crafted tequila: complex, balanced and gastronomic. With community and sustainability at the heart of its mission, Mijenta is the first tequila producer to earn B Corp certification based on its holistic approach to environmental responsibility and the development of meaningful and impactful partnerships. Agave Azul is proud to feature Mijenta Tequila
The Experience, Alameda: Mosley’s Cafe Charcuterie Class
The Experience: Take a Charcuterie Board class on the water! Join Scott Cordie, Chef and Owner of Mosley's Cafe for a hands-on Holiday Charcuterie Class & Peju Wine Pairing on November 15 at 6pm. Scott will teach you the art of creating the perfect charcuterie board. And you will be ready for your holidays. You get to take home your creation at the end of the event to enjoy with your family and friends. They will be pairing the boards with some exquisite wines from Peju Winery. Located in the Napa Valley in Rutherford, Peju Winery believes farming sustainably and naturally creates great wines that last over the long term. Meet at 1070 Marina Village Pkwy in Alameda and board the Hotel California
The Experience, Emeryville: Tipsy Putt News
The Experience Get your putters ready! Tee off the right way at Tipsy Putt on Taco Tuesdays with unbeatable Taco Tuesday deals! Chefs make every attempt to support local purveyors and source organic, sustainable farm-fresh ingredients. They also offer vegetarian and vegan menu options, and will gladly do their best to omit ingredients or make substitutions to suit your dietary needs. And don’t forget their Bottomless Mimosas & Limitless Games on Sat & Sun, 11am until 2pm ($39). Other news: Are you a veteran? Tipsy Putt is open on Veterans Day and is offering FREE golf for veterans and their families  - to say ‘thank you for your service’.
