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The Experience, Emeryville: RCCD Eco Art
The Experience: Big Daddy - Placemaking in the Urban Environment! Who was Big Daddy? Folks always ask this. When the abandoned gas station on Peralta burned down, the City of Emeryville asked the residents what they’d like to see on the site. Big Daddy’s Complete Rejuvenating Community Garden is the result, the name a riff on Big Daddy Green’s original car-detailing business there. Big Daddy’s is hosting a series of events this summer. You can tour the raised-bed garden boxes tended by community members, the eco-friendly home to many native plants and pollinators as well as numerous sculptures and artworks. Sunday Summer Events and Eco-Art will happen on Aug 18, 23, Sept 15 and Oct 1 with funding provided by the State of California and Emeryville’s Rotten City Cultural District. Admission is free and the site is wheelchair accessible. Join them for their first Eco-Art event at Big Daddy’s. 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 18 Opening Reception 3:00 PM Poetry reading by Rafael Jesús González, Berkeley Poet Laureate Emeritus,
The Experience, Emeryville: Saturday Farmers’ Market Bounty
The Experience From farm to table in Emeryville! On Saturday morning, plan a visit to The Emery Farmers Market located at 45th and Hubbard St between two of the buildings comprising The Emery. It opens at 11am and is full of local fresh vegetables and fruit. Keep your healthy lifestyle going! Emeryville's Farmers Market is brought to us by the Regional Farmers’ Market Association, who is dedicated to creating a sustainable platform for small farmers, independent food producers and artisans to sell their products directly to us. And there’s nothing like a melon picked fresh just this morning! “It is a gathering place for the city of Emeryville," comments Mayor Courtney Welch, "and a space for us all to connect over fresh, healthy foods and conversation. I look forward to frequenting my fellow residents and enjoying the bounty brought forth by the Farmers Market.” The Farmers’ Market opens at 11am on Saturdays and closes at 3pm. Grab your bags
The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Dessert
The Experience: New bar & great desserts! Get on down to experience the new bar in the lounge and choose one of their delectable desserts with a glass of wine. Try their flourless chocolate cake with candied orange peels and fresh fruit (featured here). Fans also rave about their Baklava Cheesecake (featured below). And enjoy their beautiful newly remodeled bar. You can always stop by the lounge, with the welcoming vibe of a neighborhood bar, for some small bites & your fav from the wine or cocktail list. They offer a selection of Greek, Italian and California wines, as well as craft cocktails, local and imported beers and sodas made right here in Alameda. Their menu is influenced by Greek and Italian traditions, offering lots of appetizers including pancetta wrapped prawns
The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co This Weekend
The Experience: What's on tap! BO PILS - golden, noble, lemony RED LAGER - amber, biscuity, crisp GOLD IPA - hoppy, bright, dry RED IPA - hoppy, malty, easy OATMEAL STOUT - rich, roasty, smooth Healthy Hints - their award-winning Bo Pils is light on calories and their Blonde Ale is a harmonious blend of mild malt sweetness and gentle hop bitterness, resulting in a light and easy-drinking ale. Perfectly balanced wiith an ABV of 4.2%, it's the go-to beer for those afternoons when you want to unwind without undoing your fitness efforts. Grab your friends and head down to East Brother’s taproom. You can have some tasty bites with a pint on the outdoor patio. Food Truck Lineup: Fri, August 2, 4-9pm - Bakatta
The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack News
The Experience: Eat, Drink, Play, Vibe! Here's what's happening this weekend. Eat! PATATAS - Crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup WEDGE SALAD - Fresh romaine lettuce topped with pickled red onions, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, and vinaigrette ROASTED WINGS - A pound of traditional chicken wings, roasted & served with ranch, buffalo, honey mustard, BBQ and side of veggies HOUSE BURGER - (featured here) Half pound of Wagyu served on a Pretzel bun with aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles served with a choice of Wedge Salad or Patatas (Add $2 per topping: Cheese, Egg, Avocado) PASSION PLATTER: Tabouli salad, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and juicy grilled lamb served on toasted pita ZESTY MEATBALLS: Choice of four seasoned lamb, wagyu, chicken, impossible, or combination meatballs served with a toasted pita & choice of wedge salad or patatas GRILLED LAMB: Grilled lamb, spinach & asparagus. Side of wedge salad or patatas. Drink!
The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. for ALS
The Experience: Raise a pint for ALS!! Join your friends at Faction Brewing for their 10th Anniversary Ales for ALS Festival. Get ready for a day of tasting brews from 40+ amazing brewers and soaking up good vibes. All for a good cause. Ready to make a difference one sip at a time? Ales for ALS Festival is this Saturday, July 27, 1-5pm (VIP admission 12pm). ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Also known as Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Lou Gehrig's Disease, and Charcot's disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord resulting in the wasting away of muscle. At any given time, it is estimated that 30,000 in the US suffer from ALS. 21+ Only | No Kids/Infants, No Dogs | You must bring your ID Tickets The Ales for ALS™ Benefit the ALS Therapy Institute:
