The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining News
The Experience:
New menu is launched!
You are invited by Lara to come down to the water and dive into their new menu. New entrees abound. Not to worry – customer favorites will still be available for you.
Featured here is their Fettuccine – homemade fettuccine pasta sautéed with prawns, pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and white wine. The Eggplant Parmesan now offers up layered eggplant with dairy free cheese and tomato sauce.
Their Pork Chop is delectable – Grilled duroc pork chop with caramelized pearl onion sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
So many more choices! Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860
Hours:
- Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
- Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm.
About Lara & Lara’s cuisine
Lara Choe, the founder of Lara’s Fine Dining, is a self-made fine dining entrepreneur who is proud to call Richmond home. The restaurant is her 17th venture to date. And she is also the previous owner of famous The Hotel Mac Restaurant in historic downtown Point Richmond.
With 45 years of fine dining experience, Lara is pleased to welcome you to her newest restaurant in the heart of Richmond’s historic waterfront. One of her favorite things about the Richmond community is its hometown feel. So, please stop by and say hello!
About Marina Bay
Marina Bay is a seaside neighborhood located just 15 minutes from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and 15 minutes north of Berkeley. The area is a hidden gem for families and visitors looking for a taste of the Bay Area.
Where:
1900 Esplanade
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Sunsets
The Experience:
Sweet spot for the Golden Hour!
When the folks at Faction talk about the golden hour, you know it is the place to be. Flights and sunsets—the only combo that can take you through the week. Skip the ordinary and dive into exceptional with a lineup that’ll make you wish it was always golden hour. Here are some recent releases:
- Black Hoodie Lager – Their German-style Schwarzbier, aka Black Lager. Silver Medal at World Beer Cup 2023. Dark, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. [5%]
- Pale 586 – This West Coast Pale Ale is hopped with the experimental HBC 586 cryo and pellets. Gold at World Beer Cup 2024 & 2023, Bronze at GABF 2022 – and they say they’re not stopping there. [5.8%]
- Faction Red – A hoppy red ale that’s got Cascade, Centennial & Simcoe in its DNA. Rich, robust, and ready to rock your taste buds. [5.8%]
- And on top of these three new brews, they are offering up fresh batches of 1970’s Lager and A-Town Pale.
Weekend Food Truck Lineup:
- Thurs, Sept 19, 2-8pm – Locos Only
- Fri, Sept 20, 12-8pm – Kee Baby’z Eatery
- Sat, Sept 21, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
- Sun, Sept 22, 12-7pm – Super Mario’s
Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the 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
The Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts Opening Night @ Public Market GalleryThe Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts Opening Night @ Public Market
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The Experience, Emeryville: Celebration of the Arts Opening Night @ Public Market
The Experience:
Be Seen at the Art Scene + Meet the Artists!
You are invited to Opening Night of Emeryville’s 38th Annual Art Exhibition Friday, October 4, 6-9pm at the southern part of Public Market Emeryville, 5905 Shellmound St. This juried exhibition produced by Celebration of the Arts, features more than 200 artworks created by 154 Emeryville artists. On opening night you get to meet the artists and get a first look at their artwork as you listen to music by The doRiaN Mode: Vintage Jazz & Blues. A no-host bar raises funds for the Emeryville Youth Art Program. It’s always an electrifying opening night as the community celebrates the city’s thriving collective creativity..
Celebrating Emeryville’s vibrant arts community, the Annual Art Exhibition showcases the depth of talent and diverse artistic expression of both emerging and established artists that live or work in Emeryville. Selected as one of California’s fourteen state-designated Cultural Districts, Emeryville represents an innovative enclave devoted to art and creative production. The exhibition is an important example of community cooperation engaging artists, businesses, community members and city government and continues to serve as the annual celebration of this collective creativity.
“Emeryville claims only a very small, albeit beautiful, slice of the Bay but its creative community continues to grow as evidenced by this year’s enormous show with many new voices and visions,” said Sharon Wilchar, exhibition coordinator. “And our city’s artistic roots run deep as established artists who have lived here for years, decades, look forward to their part each fall in the annual celebration. Several of note this year after time away are photographer Richard Misrach, mixed-media and installation artist Robert Ortbal, and jeweler Bassem Elias. It is so exciting for me to see their new work alongside emerging artists that are submitting work for the first time.”
The exhibition is open October 5 – 27, 2024, from 11am to 6 pm, Wednesdays through Sundays at Public Market Emeryville, located at 5905 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA. For details, directions, and Emery-go-round stop information, log onto www.emeryarts.org.
Featured Image/“It’s Giving…Neon Retro Vibes” by Andrina Thomas, acrylic, 2023, 14˝x11˝
Oxford Properties Group
Each year the exhibition space is donated by a local Emeryville business. For the third year in a row, Oxford Properties Group has generously offered the space for the Annual Exhibition at Public Market Emeryville. Situated at the south end of this lively artisan food destination, exhibition visitors will find ample parking and dining options.
Celebration of the Arts
The Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition is sponsored by Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Inc. Their mission is to foster an appreciation of the arts and artists of Emeryville, to promote the city as a culturally vital and progressive center for living and working, and, most recently, to partner with the City of Emeryville in the Rotten City Emeryville Cultural Arts District, a program of the California Arts Council.
More info. 510/652-6122.
Where:
5905 Shellmound St – Public Market Emeryville
Emeryville
The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Presents
The Experience:
Bienvenido a ‘Round the World: Music, Dance & Art Festival
Driving rhythms, vibrant regalia, fabulous footwork and flavorful cuisines will immerse you in the Rhythmix ‘Round the World Festival. Celebrate music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions in an afternoon of fun for the whole family on Saturday, September 21st from 12–5pm at Chochenyo Park in Alameda.
With a passion that transcends borders, headlining performer Chika Di blends traditional Latin, electronic, Afro, and pop musical genres, showcasing her powerful Colombian vocals in her high-energy live performance.
Discover the unique instruments and musical traditions of Afro-Peruvian culture with Cunamacué. Feel the strength and spirit of eight generations of Afro-Puerto Rican bomba dance and rhythms with Batey Tambó. Experience the rich cultural heritage of Brasilian percussion with Tambores e Samba. Witness ancestral dances of Bolivia with Kantuta Ballet Folklórico de Bolivia and much, much more!
Enjoy artisan crafts in the multicultural marketplace and your favorite Latin-inspired foods from Chef Hits the Streets, Teaqueria and Crazy Empanadas. Multi-cultural arts, crafts and activities for all ages provided by Rhythmix Cultural Works and the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Department.
About
The ‘Round the World Festival is presented in partnership with the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department as part of the Rhythmix in the Parks Family Concert Series which aims to support the local community by celebrating our diverse cultural traditions, uplifting underserved voices, supporting BIPOC artists and redefining Alameda’s City parks as accessible and safe spaces to be enjoyed by all.
Chochenyo Park is located on Park Avenue, south of Encinal Avenue, one block from the Park Street business district.
Free for all ages.
Where:
2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda
The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Fun News
The Experience:
New Hours for Monday Night Football!
It’s time for a new tradition. Join the crew at East Brother to cheer on your fave teams on Monday Nights. Doors open at 4pm and close at the end of the game. Your Mondays will now be filled with cold beers, delicious food and unbeatable vibes.
Starting at 4pm, grab your seat, enjoy $2 off all pints and catch every play on their 5 big-screen TVs with killer sound. Plus, they’ve teamed up with Golden Gate Bistro to bring you the ultimate game day food! September Food Truck is Golden Gate Bistro.
What a great way to start your week!
Food Trucks Lineup for the weekend:
- Thurs, Sept 12 – Los Rockeros
- Fri, Sept 13 – Bakkata
- Sat, Sept 14 – Golden Gate Bistro
- Sun, Sept 15 – Sitha’s Khmerkitchen
Where:
1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co New Beer
The Experience:
Five new releases for the end of summer!
Stop by Faction and stock up on these fresh beers. And while you are there, enjoy the day. Your fave food trucks will be hanging around!
- Black Hoodie Lager – Their German-style Schwarzbier, aka Black Lager. Silver Medal at World Beer Cup 2023. Dark, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. [5%]
- Pale 586 – This West Coast Pale Ale is hopped with the experimental HBC 586 cryo and pellets. Gold at World Beer Cup 2024 & 2023, Bronze at GABF 2022 – and they say they’re not stopping there. [5.8%]
- Faction Red – A hoppy red ale that’s got Cascade, Centennial & Simcoe in its DNA. Rich, robust, and ready to rock your taste buds. [5.8%]
- And on top of these three new brews, they are offering up fresh batches of 1970’s Lager and A-Town Pale.
Weekend Food Truck Lineup:
- Thurs, Sept 5, 2-8pm – Locos Only
- Fri, Sept 6, 12-8pm – La Santa Torta
- Sat, Sept 7, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
- Sun, Sept 8, 12-7pm – Satay by the Bay
Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the 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
