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The Experience, Emeryville: Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe Weekend

The Experience:

Put Rudy’s Classic Chili on your weekend menu!

Did you know Breakfast  & Lunch are served every day from 8am until 3pm!

As we anticipate the beginning of spring,  a bowl of chili might just warm you up on these colder March days. It’s served with melted cheddar cheese, green onion and tortilla chips. Or how about those Green Eggs & Ham – honey smoked ham, green onions and pepper jack cheese –  all drenched in salsa verde?

And don’t forget they serve their  Brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday which includes:

  • Dazed and Confused – Crispy hash brown topped with 2 eggs scrambled with chorizo, topped with house-made hollandaise sauce, sliced avocado, garnished with green onion and served with toast
  • Rude n’ Reckless – A crispy hash brown base, a layer of thin sliced ham, 2 poached eggs all drenched in house-made hollandaise and served with choice of toast
  • Rudy’s Heartache – Their famous corned beef hash topped with 2 eggs any style and house-made hollandaise sauce. Garnished with green onion and served with choice of toast
  • And many more delights including the Oaksterdam Benedict – English muffin topped with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, 2 poached eggs, home-made hollandaise sauce and garnished with green onion.

A fun food addition to your weekend awaits you.

And remember: When you are at Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, you are Rudy.

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, Emeryville: Honor Kitchen & Cocktails News

The Experience:

There’s a new chef in town!

And he is serving up some great food at Honor. Stay tuned for details and menus.

Meanwhile, there’s a new Happy Hour in town!  And it’s Honorable!

Kick back in their comfy outdoor lounge or inside the atrium. Dive in for Pizzettas, Honorable Cocktails, Wine, & Local Crafted Beer—all at unbeatable happy hour prices.

Tag your crew & pull up for good vibes, great drinks and the perfect bite!

Happy Hour is daily from 3-6pm & 9pm-Close—because one happy hour just isn’t enough!

A remodeled bar/lounge area awaits you if you want to sip on a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail. Outdoors you can experience a fun beautiful sunlit atrium during the day which is transformed at night with jewel toned lights, outdoor fire pits and great leather furniture. You’ll love the vibe. Grab your friends and get down to Honor Kitchen & Cocktails! This  unexpected Emeryville hole-in-the-wall will leave you feeling ‘Honored’!

HONOR (on-er) n. Honesty, fairness, or integrity on one’s beliefs and actions.  A source of credit or distinction. High respect, as for worth, merit, or rank.  High public esteem, fame; glory; the privilege of being associated.

Where:

1411 Powell  St

Emeryville

https://www.honoremeryville.com/

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Rolls

The Experience:

Rock this Sunday. And it’s only $5!

The Alameda Rock & Roll Flea Market returns to Faction Brewing on Sunday, March 2nd, 11am-6pm with an all-surf line-up, vendors, craft beer and fantastic food!

SHOP. Peruse 75 vendors selling records, music memorabilia, instruments, vintage clothing, tiki/Hawaiiana, handmade jewelry, books, and more.

LISTEN. Get the vibe as you experience the ‘surftastic’ sounds of bands Par Avion (LA), The Starhoppers (Ferndale), Frankie and the Pool Boys, The Crab Shack Shakers (Johnny Bartlett & members of Ogres), and The NovaRays.

EAT. Tasty bites available from Satay By The Bay SF, Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Aburaya Japanese Fried Chicken and Sweet Pipers, Distinctive Homemade Delights.

DRINK. Beer! Lagers. Pilsners. IPAs. Porter. And even Chocolate Milk Stout.

TIX. All-ages! Indoor-outdoor!$5 (12 and under free)

Get down to Faction and join the fun! Bring your friends 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

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Richmond: Sailing Goat Restaurant New Menu

The Experience:

Kick back at the Harbor!

If you have not ventured down to Sailing Goat bayside destination restaurant yet, you are missing out! Experience coastal cuisine, fine wine and local beer, sunset views and live music at Point San Pablo Harbor.

They’re serving brunch, lunch & dinner all weekend. Roll out to the Harbor and they’ll feed you right.

Dining bayside never tasted so good! Check out their updated menu. And as always, the Fish & Chips are the classic go-to for some of us!

Here are some culinary delights you will find:

Shareables

  • Castelvetrano Olives
  • Smoked Paprika Almonds
  • Brandade – local rockfish, onion, potatoes, garlic, cream, crostini (GFO)
  • Mixed Greens Salad – shaved carrots, spring radish, red wine vinaigrette (V, GF)
  • Duck Rillette – crostini, Dijon mustard, cornichons (DF)

Goat Classics

  • Cooks Dessert – port and chocolate
  • Harbor Chowder – weekly special (GF)
  • Little Gem Caesar – garlic croutons, Grana Padano, anchovy vinaigrette
  • Mac and Cheese – Rustichella Cestini pasta, Gouda, Havarti, Parmesan, butter breadcrumb
  • Fish and Chips – local fish of the day, french fries, tartar sauce (GF – dedicated fryer)

Plus, Entrees and Sweets, local wine & craft beer. Excellent service.

It’s peaceful looking out over the water and walking down through the marina checking out the vibrantly painted houseboats. By the time you leave, you feel like you have been in a different world, far away from your usual day

Weekend hours: Fri, 11am – 7pm; Sat/Sun, 11am – 7pm

What to expect:

On the water at Pt San Pablo Harbor, a bayside escape to nourish the body and feed the soul awaits. Down at the harbor, you’ll relax with wonderful vistas and the gentle lapping of water. Items from the sea and land and gardens guide the menu. Pizza is baked outside in a wood-fired pizza oven. And, they are serving up regional small batch craft beer and wines.

There are pathways along the water and houseboats, hiking paths up the hill with fantastic views. So many options for you, your family and friends when you visit the Sailing Goat!

Where:

1900 Stenmark Dr
Richmond

https://www.facebook.com/SailingGoat/

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Class

The Experience:

Pints + Bread-making!

Beer and bread – name a more iconic duo. On March 20, 7:30-8pm, Faction Brewing is teaming up with Grainbakers for a spent grain bread-making class right there in their taproom.

At the end of the brewer’s day, you will use the brewery’s fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread dough. You can customize your bread by adding various flavors from their spice selection, including:

  • UBE Purple Sweet Potato
  • Cinnamon Raisin
  • Rosemary & Sea Salt

Delve into the science behind brewing and explore sustainability in the craft beer industry. You’ll learn about brewer’s spent grain, why it’s considered a superfood, and how to incorporate it into bread.

It will be fun to sip, mix, knead, and craft your own delicious loaf to take home to bake.
Spots are limited. You knead to grab your tickets now. https://www.grainbakers.com/…/breadmaking-class-at…

Questions? (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

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