The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Diner Spotlight
The Experience:
Our own Emeryville Diner – Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café in the News!
Tying Rudy’s into its rock band origins with the diner’s name derived from The Clash’s song Rudie Can’t Fail, co-owner Doug Smith talks with ABC News’ Becky Worley about Rudy’s as co-owner Chef Nelson explains some of the most popular breakfast dishes from Funny Face Pancakes to Crab Eggs Benedict. All part of a series about diners across America for the Good Morning America show. Great segment, Doug & Nelson. Congrats!
You can watch the segment here.
Then ABC News hypes it up later on in the news.
The crew is waiting for your breakfast order at Rudy’s and don’t forget to say congrats!
And remember: When you are at Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, you are Rudy. Check their calendar for upcoming concerts.
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: 1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza Evenings
The Experience:
Pizza around the fire pit anyone?
Enjoy Pizza? Enjoy dining on the patio around the fire pit and don’t forget, you can build your own Pizza with their special blend of cheeses, flavorful toppings, and sauces. And their crust is made with high-quality flour! ‘The Alameata’ includes house-made red sauce, pepperoni, house-made sausage, bacon, and cheeses. Veggie toppings include pineapple, garlic, fennel, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, arugula, and more. Lots of other menu items. Check it out.
The bar is famous for their cocktails and local craft beer, including Alameda’s own – Alameda Island Brewing and Faction Brewing Cos. Enjoy American Cuisine and great drinks in a beautiful building. Since 1883 Alamedans have enjoyed great food, drink, and entertainment at the corner of Webster and Central in the historic Croll’s building. 1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza invites you to step back into a simpler time. Their  food is fresh, the prices moderate, and their warm welcome will keep you coming back time and again.  Make a reservation: (510) 263-9651.
Enjoy a relaxed evening under the stars with friends in their welcoming  outdoor patio space.
Hours:
- Mon – 3pm – 12am
- Tues – Thurs – 11:30am – 12am
- Fri – CLOSED
- Sat – 9am – 1am
- Sun – 9am – 10pm
Where:
1400 Webster St
Alameda
The Experience, Richmond: Pt Richmond Concert at the Point
The Experience:Â
Pt Richmond Music August Summer Concert!
Don’t miss the fun Friday August 14, 5:30-7:45pm with CBD the Band and Those Darn Accordians
When: Friday, August 14, 5:30–7:45 PM
Where: Park Place between West Richmond and Washington Avenues, Richmond, CA 94801
Music:
- 5:30pm – CBD with Russell, Kaplan, Patrick + Smith.  A talented lineup of seasoned musicians bringing an eclectic mix of grooves, musicianship, and feel-good sounds to kick off the evening
- 6:45pm – Those Darn Accordions
Beloved crowd favorites known for their wildly entertaining, accordion-driven rock and humor, guaranteed to get you smiling, dancing, and maybe even singing along!
Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes for an evening of great music and community to celebrate PRM’s 25th Anniversary!
- Beverage Bar – East Brother beers, Windchaser wines, and freshly mixed margaritas. In addition to our wonderful local restaurants
- Food – Pickles and Smoke BBQ and Mr. Dim Sum will be on site all evening plus all our local restaurants will welcome you
- Kids – Â custom face-painting designs by Donna Now.
- Bonus fun – Â Thanks to our friends at Valhella77, a Bay Area artist-owned skate brand and PRM sponsor, attendees will have a chance to win a custom skateboard and Vahella77 swag during the evening. Stop by the Point Richmond Music information booth to learn how to enter the free opportunity drawing!
- Parking – Please note that parking downtown is very limited. Carpooling, public transportation, biking or walking is highly recommended. Pam DeWitt, Point Richmond Music, wants to alert the business community that that there will be street closures for both Park Place and Washington Avenue from 2 PM until 9 PM. Please move your cars and let your guests know not to park in the triangle.
The folks at PRM can’t wait to see you!
Point Richmond Music
Point Richmond Music (PRM) provides free outdoor summer concerts as a way to build community through the unifying language of music. The all-volunteer committee shares a vision of celebrating diversity and promoting the arts.
PRM is made possible by the support of their sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors: City of Richmond • Gateway Foundation • Hurlbut Benevolent Foundation • Mechanics Bank • Republic Services • Valhella77 • Point Richmond Neighborhood Council • M.A. Hays Insurance • Atchison Village Credit Union • East Brother Beer. Learn more, donate, or volunteer at www.pointrichmondmusic.org.
Where:
Park Place at Washington St
Downtown Pt Richmond
https://pointrichmondmusic.org/
The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts Plein Air Exhibit
The Experience:
Celebrate the 21st Annual Plein Air Paintout winners!
Plein Air painting—French for ‘open air’—is the practice of creating art outdoors, directly from life. Rather than working from photographs or memory, artists respond in real time to shifting light, moving clouds, and the energy of a place as it unfolds.​
40 artists descended upon Alameda for a weeklong plein air painting competition, bringing their easels to capture everything this city loves about their community. Artists painted across the island, drawing inspiration from Alameda’s Victorian homes, lush gardens, docks, boats, and working waterfronts.
Join them for the opening reception and see the award-winning art and more on Saturday, August 8, from 3-5pm.
Arijit Dutta, a practicing architect, won ‘Best of Show’. His interest and knowledge in landscape photography influence his watercolor landscapes.
About Frank Bette Center for the Arts
Established in 2002, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, volunteer-run creative community. Carrying forward the legacy of Frank Bette, who believed deeply in the power of art and community. Upon his passing in 1999, Frank bequeathed his beloved home as “a place for meetings, readings, showings, and other creative doings.”
Frank Bette Center for the Arts is committed to three objectives: Support Personal Artistic Growth, Enrich the Art Experience of Everyone in Our Community, and Cultivate Appreciation for the Value of the Arts. Check out their full list of classes.
Where:
1601 Paru St.
Alameda
https://www.frankbettecenter.org/
The Experience, Emeryville: Ohana Cannabis Co. Wyld Gummies
The Experience:
Let the Cannabis Consultants guide you!
You will walk away from Ohana confident in your choices and content with the attention provided during your visit. Their Cannabis Consultants, steeped in experience and knowledge, serve as trusted guides in the realms of therapeutic and recreational products. They have an innate understanding of product nuances, usage and the ‘art of precision’ through micro-dosing to ensure you achieve optimal results.
So, what are you waiting for? They can’t wait to see you.
Featured here is Wyld’s Grapefruit THC:CBG:CBC + Sativa Enhanced Gummies. They offer a blissful + boosting nudge in the right direction. These gummies are a 1:1:1 ratio product featuring a balanced dose of three cannabinoids for an uplifting + energetic experience. Made sustainably using real fruit, botanical terpenes, and natural flavors.
If this isn’t for you, ask your Consultant about their cannabis therapeutics containing CBD, CBN, CBG and so on. Many of these products help with anxiety, sleep, pain and more.
This Week’s DEALS:
- 15% Off Stiiizy Flower, Prerolls, Blunts, Gummies and Gear. Use Promo Code STIIIZY15 at checkout!
- 30% OFF Stiiizy Vapes. Use Promo Code STIIIZY30 at checkout!
 Shop online here. https://sweede.io/dispensary/ohana-cannabis-emeryville
About Ohana
Ohana Cannabis’ storefront is a serene atmosphere with patient and knowledgeable consultants who will help you discover what you may be looking for in their products, plus, give you time to understand dosing for your unique needs. Cannabis and CBD knowledgeable. Visit them in Emeryville and check out their products and stock up for 4/20, the marijuana holiday – a great time to share with your friends.
Ohana Cannabis prides itself in providing its customers with quality, clean, and fully tested, medical and/or recreational cannabis combined with caring customer service!
Open daily 8am-10pm. Visit their shop or order online or by text for free delivery or curbside pickup. And if you want to ask questions, just call or text them and one of the consultants will help you. (510) 925-1266 – phone/text.License #: C10-0000789-LIC
Where:
5745 Peladeau St
Emeryville
The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Lunch
The Experience:
Lunch plans, anyone?
You can take your co-workers or friends to lunch Monday through Friday from 11am to 2 pm with plenty of options for every craving. Here are a few ideas for lunch. Many more available.
For some lighter fare, Half Orders are available and served with rice and beans:
- Soft Taco or Crispy Taco
- Enchilada
- Quesadilla – Choose from Steak, Al Pastor, Chicken, or Carnitas.
Also available: Caesar Salad or Agave Salad – Add chicken, steak or shrimp for a little extra.
You can order Burritos, Giant Tacos or Chicken Tortilla Soup. Featured here is their Sopa de Elote that fans rave about.
Stop by for a traditional Mexican lunch in Richmond. Agave Azul  makes sure everything is served fresh and full of flavor
Don’t forget – Happy Hour is 3:30-6pm, M-F. Dive into some taquitos and that classic margarita that you always crave. They can’t wait to see you!
Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.
Where:
12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
