Marin Magazine February 2014

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Congratulations to our “TOP DOCTORS”

WE SALUTE THE MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS HONORED

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As Marin’s full-service, acute care hospital, we strive to provide comprehensive, top-quality care to our community. And as much as we appreciate our excellent physicians, it’s nice to have them be recognized by others as well.

This issue of Marin Magazine lists the top doctors in the area in a wide variety of specialties. And we’re proud that so many of our physicians made the cut. Congratulations to all the top docs from everyone at Marin General Hospital.

For a referral to a Marin General Hospital physician, please call 1-888-99-MY-MGH (1-888-996-9644).

It’s an honor to work with you.

James Adams

Romeo Agbayani

Edward Alfrey

Gail Altschuler

Jeffrey Amen Peter Anastassiou

Robert Anderson

J. David Andrew

Tarun Arora

Margaret Baer

Alex Barchuk

Janice Barry Scott Barshack

Robert Bartz

Mark Bason-Mitchell

Anjuli Basu Rachel Bauer

Adam Baumgarten Mark Bazalgette

Stephen Bearg

Robert Belknap

Patrick M Bennett

David Berman Richard Bernstein

John Bettinger

Ralph Bien

Emily Binkley

Sally Boero

Julie Bokser

Raymond Bonneau

Charles Bookoff

Margaret Bourne Michael Bozuk

Nelson Branco Peter Bretan Ray Brindley

Eric Buxton

Robert Byers

Aida Calvillo

John Campbell

Alexis Cardellini

Imok Cha

Michael Chase

Suzanne Christie Cynthia B. Clark

Catharine ClarkSayles Douglas Cohen Arthur Cohn Ilkcan Cokgor Timothy Crowley Susan Cumming Anne M Cummings Nona Cunningham Tancredi D’Amore Kerry Davidson Miguel Delgado Brian DeMuth Keith Denkler Sujoya Dey J. Jim Dietz

Deborah Doherty Mark Drucker David Scott Duffy

Peter Eisenberg Ahmed El-Ghoneimy

Milton Estes Genevieve Estilo Elizabeth Etemad Cheryl Ewing Georgianna Farren Anthony Fedrigo Sylvia Flores Cheri Forrester Michael Fox Adrienne Fratini

Robert Freinkel

David Galland James Gardner Tami Gash-Kim Linda Gaudiani

Bart Gershbein Kent N Gershengorn Jonathan Goff

David H Goltz

William Good Cynthia Goodman Flash Gordon J. Michael Graham Jason Green Cindy Greenberg Joseph H Greenberg Sajot Grewal Jodi Grossfeld David Guillion Mary Guroy Joseph Habis Francine Halberg Winthrop Hall B. Colin Hamblin Terry Hand John Harvey Bobbie Head Erin Heath Tracey Hessel Renee Howard Kambridge Hribar Jennie Huang Yngvar Hvistendahl Mark Jacobs Christopher Jacques Martin Joffe John Jolley Ann K Kao

Danny D Kao Vineet Kapur Brian G Keeffe Leah Kelley John Keohane Uta Kerl Sabrina Kidd Amy Kobalter Mark Kubik Philip Kurzman Lizellen La Follette Barry Landfield

David Laub

Mark Lawler

Lisa Leavitt Crystine Lee John Lee

Natalie C Lee Jonathan Levin Lawrence Levy Rebecca Li

Darren Lipshitz Guy Livnat Meenal Lohtia Monica Lopez Elizabeth Lowe Jennifer Lucas Michael Maioriello Jan Maisel

Alan Margolin Katherine Margolin Kristen Matsik William McAllister Richard C McAuliffe Kathryn Meier Jane Meill J. Richard Mendius Alex S Metzger James Minnis Lloyd Miyawaki Khashayar Mohebali Eddie Mozen

Kathryn Najafi-Tagol Mather Neill David Nelson Harry Neuwirth Adam Nevitt Robert Newbury Son Nguyen Benjamin Nichols Malini Nijagal Merrill Nisam Barbara Nylund Michael Oechsel

David Ogden

Paul Ogden

Alfred Oppenheim Kara Ornstein

Oliver Osborn

Laura K Pak

John Panagotacos

Diana Parnell

Gyorgy Pataki M. Theresa Paz Scott Perryman Mark Peterson

Joseph Poen Lawrence Posner Stanley G Poulos Richard Printz

Arun K Raghupathy Curtis Robinson James Robison Curtis Roebken Ruth Rubin David M. Rudnik Jahangir Sadeghi Hima Satyavolu Eric Scher Erik P Schten Elizabeth Seaman Kathryn Sexton Michael Shapiro Sandra Shefrin Gayle Shimokaji Thomas Shimotake John Shin Joel Sklar Mark Sockell Daniel Solomon

Darya Soto Timothy Sowerby Alan Spain David Sperling

Robert T Sperling Carl Spitzer

Ernest H Sponzilli

Peter Stein

Brian Strunk

Charles Stuart Brian Su Schuman Tam

Teresa Tang Cheryl Tansovich

James Taylor

Robert Teasdale

Irene Teper

Mari-Paul Thiet Gregg Tolliver Ann Troy David Tully-Smith Katrina Urbach Albert Varner K. Jennifer Voss Smriti Wagle Stephen J. Wagstaff Danielle Walker John Ward Paul Wasserstein A. Alan Weber Noah Weiss

Jeffrey Weitzman Stephen Welter

Arnold Werschky Mark Wexman Michael Whitt E. Regina Widman Gerald Wilner Heidi Wittenberg Michael Yamaguchi Alice Yee

Jerald A Young Mohammed Zakhireh John J. Zecherle

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In Marin 27 Currents Herring Festival, Super Bowl hot spots, flower meanings and art. 30 Style Love is all you need. 32 Made by Marin The caviar craze. 34 FYI The evolution of El Paseo. 38 Conversation Keith Bruce wants you to have a great Super Bowl 50.

Destinations

93 Go The great views and activities available on Oahu. 98 Travel Buzz Dublin and the koa forest. 100 Croatia The magical land of Vis.

Out & About

107 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond. 118 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area. 130 Flavor A recipe for grilled oysters. 132 On the Scene Snapshots from special events in Marin and San Francisco.

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WE START OFF features this month with our second annual Marin Tastemakers article. In it we reveal 20 of our favorite culinary creations and introduce you to the chefs who make them. Then it’s the chefs’ turn to tell us what they think. Just don’t read this story on an empty stomach: Lori Eanes’ beautiful food photos (including the one on the cover) are sure to make you very hungry.

Next up, we find a little Marin Headlands inspiration. For the piece we sent Daniel Fox

into the Golden Gate National Recreation Area armed only with a camera and a book of poems. The poems, from a new collection by Ushi Patel, are excerpted or run in their entirety over Fox’s photos. We hope this story inspires you to get out and explore our wide-open spaces.

Finally, we wrap up features with an eye to your health. With vast changes to the nation’s health care laws we know many of you may be looking for new providers. Our [415] Top Doctors list features 605 of the best, as voted by their peers. You’ll also read features on the A ffordable Care Act, an at-home gene testing kit and how taking a vacation can be good for you.

Up front we’ve got hot Super Bowl–viewing spots, insight into what the flowers you give on Valentine’s Day mean, the look of love in Style, and pieces on the venerable El Paseo as well as the Novato man whose job it is to make sure you have a great time at Super Bowl L (or 50) in Santa Clara in 2016.

In Destinations it’s all about Hawaii — or Oahu, to be more speci fic. Executive Editor

Mimi Towle encourages travelers to experience the great views while hiking, horseback riding or just doing yoga. Then when it’s cocktail time, you’ll know you’ve earned it. And if it’s a di fferent kind of island experience you are craving, follow travel writer Kimberley Lovato to the magical Croatian land of Vis.

With 2014 well under way, we hope you enjoy our February issue. And we also hope your New Year’s resolutions are going well, because you have 20 new restaurants to try — we’ll see you there.

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Editorial staffers Calin Van Paris and Mimi Towle joined Seaplane Adventures pilot Aaron Singer (left) and local photographer Daniel Fox for a wild small airplane ride above the bay. The result is the beautiful aerial photograph you see leading off our “Walking the Wilderness” feature.

MO DELONG (TOP); COVER PHOTO BY LORI EANES

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The Development Dilemma

Those protesting this concept recently at city hall held up signs saying “Save Marin (again)” and “Welcome to Clogspur.”

What many are opposing might be in their — and planet Earth’s — best interest.

In Strawberry, the reaction to possible development appears more intense — while the issue seems relatively benign.

BY JIM WOOD

1 Marin is a wonderful place to live — it’s scenic, has great schools and is close to San Francisco. Often our kids want to settle here; many people hope to move here. For these reason’s Marin’s housing stock will grow, but by only a county-predicted 250 living units a year

2 It’s best to plan for this growth. Generally it’s di fficult to widen existing thoroughfares to reduce tra ffic congestion, e.g., Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Ross Valley. Therefore, building in outlying areas isn’t good planning.

3 That said, growth should be concentrated near transportation facilities. That way newcomers — our kids and their children, their children’s teachers and people like Kim, my barber, who lives in Hercules and drives an hour to style hair in Corte Madera — might be able to live here and not clog freeways en route to work. Also, by design, existing neighborhoods will remain una ffected by development.

The above is the intent of the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) and the Sustainable Communities Act (SB 375), both passed by the Legislature within the past decade. And both are facing considerable opposition in the city of Larkspur and the unincorporated community of Strawberry in southern Marin (similar clashes also surfaced in San Rafael, Marinwood and Tam Valley).

In Larkspur, residents gathered at city hall to protest a general plan amendment in Larkspur Landing, an area that includes Marin Country Mart and the ferry terminal. The plan could add more than 175,000 square feet of retail, office and hotel space, along with up to 920 living units (at various prices). “The city wants to focus growth there,” says David Schonbrunn, president of TRANSDEF, a transit advocacy organization, “if it can reduce traffic flowing through Larkspur to the ferry. Also, more people living there could create an attractive village that supports local services.”

In Strawberry, the reaction to possible development appears even more intense — while the issue seems relatively benign. At stake are 60 living units (yes, they’d be apartments and condominiums several stories high), on land zoned previously for such development. A Board of Supervisors–designated Priority Development Area runs half a mile inland from Strawberry’s mile-long border with Highway 101. Whether or not the units are constructed, this designated area stands to gain several hundred thousand dollars from state funds that are meant to provide transportation improvements to people living near transit corridors.

This money could be used for new sidewalks, streetlights, etc. “My office has been inundated with requests for tra ffic calming in Strawberry; I’m well aware of the situation,” says Supervisor Kate Sears, who represents Strawberry on Marin’s Board of Supervisors, “and my job is to play the fi nancial cards as best I possibly can to benefit this community.”

Still, over the past six months, hundreds of determined residents have opposed the PDA designation by forming savestrawberry.org, gathering more than 500 signatures opposing the designation, holding well-attended community meetings, even joining the movement to impose term limits on county supervisors.

Currently — in both Larkspur and Strawberry — no one is proposing development. Obviously, the county doesn’t build things. And a developer’s application, if and when it happens, would trigger lengthy and very public processes involving environmental, safety and design considerations.

Note that the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Sustainable Communities Act apply to all of California. And among the Bay Area’s nine counties, Marin has the lowest percentage of projected development — Santa Clara County’s growth is 26 times greater.

It would be good for everyone to take the proverbial deep breath and maybe reread the three opening paragraphs of this editorial. Quite possibly, what folks in Larkspur and Strawberry are so vigorously opposing could be in the best interest of their communities, as well as that of Marin, and California, and planet Earth. That’s my point of view. What’s yours? Email pov@marinmagazine.com.

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As always, we were happy to see our monthly issue of Marin Magazine arrive in the mailbox. We were particularly interested in seeing this year’s wedding issue (January 2014), having just been married ourselves in September. However, we were both surprised and disappointed to see that none of the five couples featured were gay or lesbian. One would have thought that with the advent of a U.S. Supreme Court decision this summer extinguishing Prop. 8 in California, the magazine that represents our beautifully diverse county would have been more inclusive. Instead, you featured five non-gay couples, two of whom chose to take their wedding business elsewhere. We don’t know how you select the couples to feature in your magazine, but had you contacted us, we would have told you about the glorious wedding celebration we enjoyed right here in Tiburon at the Community Congregational Church, with a flawless reception at the Corinthian Yacht Club. The day was spectacular and our 100 guests are still talking about it. Marin florist Erika Anderson Designs provided stunning arrangements, Marin seamstress extraordinaire Lea Couture made our clothes and Marin photographer Chris Gage photographed our day. We chose our home — Tiburon — to celebrate our most special day. It would seem fitting that Marin Magazine should be promoting the wonderful places in Marin for couples to wed. All couples, gays and lesbians included.

JAN MOCK AND CAROLE SYKES, TIBURON

Eds.: Thank you for your letter, we agree. We did search for a gay or lesbian couple this time around but were unable to find either. We’ll try again next time. In the meantime, congratulations; it sounds like your wedding was a wonderful and very Marin event.

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Doer Do’s and Don’ts

Jim Wood, good job recognizing talented and accomplished Marin residents (POV, “A Dozen Doers” January 2014). I don’t know if Carlos Santana still lives in Marin; however, he has certainly gained attention and recognition for his accomplishments. It is notable that President Barack Obama awarded him a medal for his contributions to our society. Hope you read about his recent effort to fi nd and help one of the members of his original band. So, if he still lives in Marin, consider adding him to your list. ROBERTO HARO, SAN RAFAEL

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Jim, with regard to your piece about a “Dozen Doers” for 2013, you conveniently forgot to mention that Supervisors Judy Arnold, Kate Sears, Steve Kinsey, Susan Adams and Katie Rice wasted $32 million of our money on a computer debacle, have ignored Strawberry residents’ concerns about high-density housing being imposed on them and have helped grow a pension liability up to a staggering $2.4 billion. And you state they “are ready for more in 2014”? If that is getting something done, God help us. JOE MCNERN, NOVATO

Corrections

In a blurb entitled “Living Large” in our Currents section (December 2013) we highlighted the $25 million sale of Villa Belvedere, the largest sum ever paid for a home in Marin County. We failed to name the individual who represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction: Olivia Hsu Decker.

In our Q&A section (January 2014) you may have noticed something strange with the headline in our article on Bill Petrocelli. Yes, that’s an extra “L” in his last name. Fortunately, Petrocelli is used to wrangling text as an author and bookstore owner, so he very graciously forgave us.

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In Marin

CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND CAUSES OF THIS UNIQUE COUNTY

ONE FISH, TWO FISH

The Sausalito Herring Festival is back for its second year, providing a wealth of information about the Pacific herring that spawn annually in the San Francisco Bay. We gathered a few facts, aided by Audubon California seabird program manager Anna Weinstein, to highlight how much these fish matter to the Bay Area.

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• 79,000 Tons of fish estimated to have spawned in the bay last year

• 42,000 Tons of fish spawning on average, each year, over the last 25 years

• 3,500 Tons of fish caught last year

• 25 Herring boats operating on the bay

• 50 Types of marine predators relying on herring as a food source

GAME TIME Super Bowl L is beckoning on the horizon, but Super Bowl XLVIII will be here February 2. Here are a few local spots to catch the game sans any post-play cleanup. C.V.P.

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HALL Bring the crowd to Sweetwater’s Super Bowl party in Mill Valley, where the game will be shown on a theater screen, accompanied by food and drink specials. sweetwatermusichall.com

TERRAPIN CROSSROADS

Grab a seat on Terrapin’s sofa and watch the action on a theater-style screen while choosing from a special menu of New York–inspired street food right in San Rafael. terrapincrossroads.net

THE MAYFLOWER PUB A favorite of sports enthusiasts, the Mayflower in San Rafael (pictured) provides an ideal atmosphere for fans and six high-definition screens. themayflowerpub.com

RED ROSE

“I love you” and respect (single rose); gratitude (bouquet)

PEONIES

Grace and happy marriage.

PINK ROSE

Grace and joy (pale pink); thankfulness (deep pink)

ORCHIDS

Beauty, refinement, mature charm and longevity.

TULIP

A declaration of love; “believe me”; “the heart on fire.”

Magnificent beauty, virtue and sensuality.

Fresh-Cut Conversation

Did you know that flowers can talk? Flower symbolism originated in China but was made popular in the 1800s by Queen Victoria who, enamored with her favorite blossoms, promoted throughout Europe the knowledge of what they could convey. We asked Karen Sapper of Marin mainstay Mill Valley Flowers to let us in on what your favorite Valentine’s Day flowers are really saying. millvalleyflowers.com C.V.P.

The Art of Buying Art

The 30th Annual Marin Show: Art of the Americas comes to the county this month, bringing with it antique and contemporary American Indian, pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial and Latin American art — as well as the people who make, buy and sell the pieces. To make things easier for admirers, we asked Sausalito-based art wheeler-and-dealer turned author Richard Polsky for three insider tips to remember as you shop during the event. marinshow.com C.V.P.

1 Only buy Native American art that means something to you. You’re more likely to connect with a second-phase Navajo chief’s blanket if you’ve walked the lands of New Mexico.˜˜

2 When buying Native American silver and turquoise jewelry, look for pieces, whether old or new, that have “zat.” It’s a term from the heyday of the modern-day Native American jewelry market, during the 1970s, that means the turquoise has the eye-dazzling appeal of a great Renaissance painting.

3 If you are considering a piece of historic Native American art, provenance is everything. Make sure the ceremonial pots and objects were legally collected. Any reputable dealer will be happy to furnish you with a complete history of the work of art you are considering.˜

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Je T’aime Intarsia Sweater, $88, at C. Wonder (Corte Madera), 415. 927.1059.

Be Mine pendant, $48, at Kate Spade (SF), 415.216.0880.

Vincenzo bracelet by DALLASANDCARLOS, $231, at shopkitson.com.

Love

Is All You NEED

Amorous graphics and words are the hot way to say “I love you” in February. This Valentine’s Day, wear your heart on your sleeve — literally.

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Love stud earrings, $32, at Juicy Couture (Corte Madera), 415.927.2797.

Deeva Mesh Heart ankle boot by KONSTANTINA TZOVOLOU, $575, at konstantinatzovolou.com.

Queen of Hearts satin robe, $20, at Forever 21 (San Rafael), 415.507.0536.

Gold and pave diamond Love ring, $860, at Jest Jewels (SF), 415.563.8839.

Falabella

clutch by

McCartney, $975, at Saks Fifth Avenue (SF), 415.986.4300.

Hearts convertible

Stella

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TO SOME, CAVIAR may seem a superfluous foodstu° : It’s pricey, it’s fancy and it’s fi sh eggs — what’s the big deal? California Caviar Company aims to shift that paradigm. Founded in 2007 by aquaculture expert Deborah Keane, an entrepreneur who previously co-owned a sturgeon farm in the Sacramento area, CCC produces environmentally responsible, a° ordable caviar, hand selected by Keane from sources around the globe. Now, with a new tasting room in Sausalito, Marin residents are invited to broaden their minds — and their palates. PHILOSOPHY “Our goal is to demystify the consumer’s perception of caviar with transparency in what we do,” says Keane. “Not only to demystify, but at the same time make caviar approachable and a° ordable. We want to show people that caviar, this incredibly nutrient-dense überfood, can be an a° ordable everyday indulgence.” THE SCOOP CCC’s Sausalito tasting room and wine bar o° ers a unique experience: You can sample caviar by the spoonful, without the commitment of purchasing an entire jar. Customers may buy by the gram and choose from a range of products, including infused options and the company’s most popular product (and Keane’s favorite), California white sturgeon. You’ll fi nd California Caviar at stores like Dean & DeLuca, Farmshop and Bi-Rite Market. BEYOND MARIN Keane and her company are breaking the mold ecologically as well. This year, the company will launch the fi rst “correct” (cruelty-free) caviar in the U.S., called Vivace. It’s harvested without killing the fi sh, through a massaging technique yielding caviar roe that are larger and more uniform in size, with an accentuated “pop” in the mouth and double the shelf life of conventional caviar. WHAT THEY SAY “CCC links the time-honored Old World traditions of caviar to the innovative movement of the 21st century,” says Keane. “Now more than ever, our world needs to be more responsible and sustainable. CCC has been pioneering the sustainable caviar movement and we are constantly looking for new ways to innovate and integrate caviar into our everyday diet.” californiacaviar.com CALIN

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Evolution of El Paseo

BY ROSS THOMAS • PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

THE OLD ADAGE “if only these walls could talk” rings especially true for the candlelit and brick-walled interior of Mill Valley’s El Paseo, a restaurant named for the corridor in which it sits. The idea of creating an old-world pass-through inspired Edna Foster, former director of the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club, to buy the dilapidated building in the 1930s and set famed architect Gus Costigan loose on the design project. He turned 17 Throckmorton into a spiff y bohemian destination with galleries and restaurants — inadvertently creating the setting for one of the county’s most romantic awardwinning dining spots.

Today its history is rooted deep in the foundation, but one aspect remains true: El Paseo is a good place in which to get lost. The restaurant’s wide entry leads past a Hobbit-size doorway underneath a stairway and a cozy grotto before narrowing into a dark alleyway of well-weathered red brick that exudes mystery.

That effect is intentional, says David Sturno, the restaurant’s director of operations. And yet diners here, embraced by the beamed ceilings (culled from former Marin railroads), wooden floors and glowing fi replaces, realize they are not lost at all. They have simply been, as Sturno says, “transported.”

Three years after a change of ownership, this go-to spot for romance continues to thrive.

“As Costigan intended, you get a sense that you’ve entered somewhere European, someplace different from anything you might expect in California,” says Sturno, who attends to the daily tasks needed to keep El Paseo worthy of the praise restaurant critics have heaped on it since 2011, when it reopened under the leadership of longtime Mill Valley resident and musician Sammy Hagar and celebrity chef and newer resident Tyler Florence.

Before Hagar and Florence could greet thei r fi rst customer in March of that year, they fi rst gave the place the equivalent of a muchneeded day at the spa — albeit one that lasted two years. Down came the railroad-tie beams for scrubbing, up came the signature walkway bricks for repair, and in went new lights, earthquake retrofitting, bathrooms and more. “As one of the most beautiful historical sites in Mill Valley, it was getting a little run down,” Hagar says. “I wanted to make sure it would last throughout my lifetime and be a place the entire community could enjoy.”

The menu got a makeover, too. Gone was the aging continental cuisine, to be replaced by 32-ounce cowboy rib eyes, béarnaise burgers and seasonal salads like kale-persimmon.

The result? “A chophouse with a Marin twist, a Marin chophouse,” Sturno says.

And that means? “In the classic chophouse, vegetables, chicken , fi sh and salads were an afterthought, and here they are as much highlighted and respected as our cuts of beefsteaks and chops.”

Approaching its third birthday, the reconceived El Paseo is evolving. The kitchen has a new boss, executive chef Mike Ward, and Sturno says the restaurant “has gotten a lot closer to local farmers. We’ve been working with MALT (Marin Agricultural Land Trust), showcasing the goods from their farmers and helping with their fundraising efforts.

“We are becoming more embedded in the community,” Sturno adds, noting that about 90 percent of the restaurant’s customers are local. “It’s about learning the business. It takes a while to learn what truly appeals to guests, what works and what doesn’t, getting the sta ffing and processes together to support that.”

El Paseo managers do have a little help satisfying their guests’ desires, however — and it comes from the resident oenophile. “Sammy

has been generous enough to open the doors of his cellar and supplement our wine list with well-aged and well-stored classic Napa Valley cabs as well as great Bordeaux and Burgundies,” says Sturno. “He and (wife) Kari are incredibly committed to this restaurant. It is truly a labor of love.”

While guests always enjoy intimate meals in the 110-seat dining room, many, who will likely fi ll El Paseo’s bookings on Valentine’s Day, prefer a simple spot at the bar.

If you do hit that bar, you might run into Hagar, a regular at his corner table near the front window, either enjoying a meal with friends and family or getting into the action and serving up something special. For instance, last December he donned a Santa hat and passed out white Alba tru ffles on risotto as a surprise for dinner guests.

“I just love the place,” says Hagar, also the founder of the Cabo Wabo and Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill restaurant chains. “Since El Paseo opened both Tyler and I have been so busy with our schedules that I haven’t had time to enjoy the restaurant as much as I wanted to. But in the last few months, I’ve been more involved, working with chef Ward and the sta ff, and I’m enjoying El Paseo more and more each day.” m

A Storied Past

What is now one of Marin’s most iconic eateries began as the rundown three-story Holtum Building. Community activist Edna Foster saw potential in the space and purchased the building and the lot behind it in 1936. The rest is history. CALIN

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1947 El Paseo begins its life as a restaurant.

1947 Mildred Snell and Amy Hanson are the first owners of the restaurant.

1957–1972 Mary Harkins (famous for her popovers) assumes part-ownership.

1972–2006 Mark Bottmeyer and Gunther Kollner take over and win the Wine Spectator Grand Award multiple times for their outstanding international wine list.

2006–2009 Chef Keiko Takahashi takes the helm.

2011–present Rock star/restaurateur Sammy Hagar and celebrity chef Tyler Florence acquire El Paseo. They’ve received three stars from S.F. Chronicle critic Michael Bauer every year since.

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Keith Bruce

AS FANS AROUND the nation settle in to watch Super Bowl 48 — played snow or shine at the Met-Life Stadium in New York — those of us here in the Bay Area can look forward to our turn in two years. Appropriately returning to California, site of the first Super Bowl in 1967, “L” (50) not only will celebrate the golden anniversary of the largest annual sporting event, it also marks the beginning of a new era. That’s true for both the game — Super Bowl L is being billed as the most innovative, greenest and most philanthropic to date — and the Bay Area: L will showcase the region as a sporting destination and the 49ers’ now under-construction

Making sure football fans have the ultimate Super Bowl 50 experience.

BY STEPHANIE MARTIN • PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

1,850,000-square-foot, 68,500-seat Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. To quote NFL Network’s Albert Breer, “San Francisco will set the stage for the next 50 Super Bowls.”

Novato’s Keith Bruce, 48, a 20-year veteran of the sports and event management world, is charged with making sure fans have the ultimate experience. As CEO of the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl Host Committee, Bruce, along with his team, will be responsible for the planning and production at event sites, including the Event Village, public exhibits and the preparation of Levi’s Stadium. Considering that his résumé includes several Olympics, World Cups and most recently hospitality for the America’s Cup, Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge to the host committee team as it

prepares for one of the world’s most popular sporting events.

How does one build a Super Bowl host committee? We are essentially a startup organization, so my fi rst 90 days have been focused on three things: fundraising, meeting our key partners and building a world-class organization. I’m focused on creating a culture where a team of professionals will come together to work hard, have fun and deliver the best Super Bowl the NFL has ever seen. It will be an incredible amount of work that will require an incredible amount of passion to get to where we want to be in February 2016, but we’re working toward making the event a great destination.

I’m focused on creating a culture where a team of professionals will come together to work hard, have fun and deliver the best Super Bowl the NFL has ever seen.

What attracted you to the opportunity to lead the committee? A great deal of my career has been spent in running and producing big sporting events in other parts of the world, so to have the opportunity to be a part of the single largest annual sporting event in the world in my own backyard was very attractive. Also, to be part of an event that will give back to so many through our legacy charitable component (the host committee is committing 25 percent of all revenues to fund Bay Area nonprofits) is a true privilege and honor.

What do you hope to bring to Super Bowl L from your past experience? The World Cup and Olympics have set very high bars in recent efforts, so we’re looking at some of their operational best practices, such as innovative fan experiences like they had at the London 2012 Olympics. Host committees must also deliver venues purpose-ready — ready for our partners to move in and run their events — so we identify, contract with and prepare venue sites for our partners to produce events such as the NFL Experience, which is an interactive theme park for fans during Super Bowl week.

Super Bowl L is a significant milestone for the NFL and is being called transformational. What does that mean? Super Bowl L represents the golden anniversary of the event, so there is no better place to host it than in the Golden State. It will be a celebration of the origins of the game, but it is also a launch pad for the future, both in the United States and internationally. There will be a significant focus on innovation, sustainability and creating opportunities for the public to actively participate in this Super Bowl. The Bay Area will be the perfect host for an event of this magnitude.

One of the goals is for this Super Bowl to be the most philanthropic ever. How will that be accomplished? Host committee Chairman Daniel Lurie’s vision is that 25 percent of all monies raised from corporate donors go directly to high-performing nonprofits in the Bay Area. My job is to execute on that vision. Beginning in late 2014 or early 2015, we will be sharing how nonprofits can apply to our legacy fund; it will be a very visible process. That is one of the reasons we are so focused on our

fundraising, from both the corporate community as well as individual donors, because every dollar we raise enables us to create an even greater philanthropic legacy on behalf of Super Bowl L.

How will technology shape this Super Bowl? Because the Bay Area is the seat of the digital economy, we want to be the most digitally forward-looking Super Bowl experience seen to date. We want to create innovative and personally tangible ways for fans to take part, both on game day and through the events running up to Super Bowl week. We are lucky to have tremendous early partners in Intel, Apple, Yahoo and Google who will help us take the Super Bowl experience to a completely di fferent level. In addition, we already have a tremendous leg up because the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium will be the most technologically advanced stadium in the country (see sidebar).

You talk about this Super Bowl as a Bay Area property. How will the region benefit? It is our hope that Super Bowl L will be a true celebration of the entire region and unite the Bay Area in a way that no other sporting event ever has done before. Already Marin County is well represented by not only myself but also Pat Gallagher of Stinson Beach, who is leading

Opposite: Keith Bruce takes in the sights at the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Below: Construction continues.

our marketing and partnerships. We will also be creating a series of events that will take the Super Bowl out into the community and let people touch it and celebrate it from Napa to Monterey Bay to Sacramento. Plus, we hope that we deliver an operationally flawless event so the Bay Area can get on the Super Bowl rotation ever y five or six years, enabling the region to reap the benefits again and again.

What is currently your biggest area of focus?

I have several, but one big focus is fundraising. It is critical that we have a strong, vibrant corporate partner program. We have two primary commitments: Defray the costs of preparing for and operating the game and the series of celebration events, and create a substantial fund to give back to Bay Area communities.

To do so, we must raise 100 percent of our own funds. We want our partners to feel that they are associating themselves with a phenomenal event and organization in the host committee, so we’re developing offerings that are unique to their individual needs. We want Super Bowl L to be a di fferentiator for them, not only showcasing their strengths but also enabling them to make a real di fference in the community through our legacy fund.

Will there be opportunities to volunteer with Super Bowl L? Absolutely; volunteer programs are one of the most important parts of running successful world-class events. Our volunteer program will be very robust, with volunteers from throughout the Bay Area. Past experience

suggests, from other Super Bowls of our market’s size, that we’ll need 8,000 to 10,000 volunteers. We want to deliver a true celebration and a really fun experience for fans and visitors, so we’ll be seeking people who are really committed to delivering with great energy.

What does success look like to you? There are a few benchmarks for success. The first would be that the Bay Area truly had the opportunity to participate in the celebration of Super Bowl L. Second, that we are able to raise the most money for charity of all Super Bowls; we want that designation. Third, to deliver an event at Levi’s Stadium, in partnership with the 49ers and the NFL, that is so well run and creates so much excitement that the (NFL team) owners want to bring it back to the Bay Area again. And fourth, that everyone who works on Super Bowl L — the cities, fire and police departments, the hotel and transportation communities, our staff nd volunteers — feels engaged and proud of what we accomplish, together.

What are your favorite things about Marin? Our family moved to Marin from San Francisco in 2005 because it offers a true composite of everything that we love: an outdoor lifestyle with lots of biking and running; spectacular weather, especially where we live in Novato; a great place to raise our two young daughters, who love it here; and the people. There is a personality to Marin County that is so unique. As someone who has frequently traveled the world for work, I’m always so happy to come home to Marin. m

Above: A rendering showing how the finished stadium will look. Below: Fans will enjoy the sights from the new green roof.

We already have a tremendous leg up because the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium will be the most technologically advanced stadium in the country.

Game Changer

Forty miles south of San Francisco, construction is under way on one of the most ambitious projects in major league sports, Levi’s Stadium, a $1.3 billion structure in the heart of Silicon Valley. The LEED-certi fied stadiu m not only will house one of the NFL’s most storied franchises; when it opens for the 2014 football season, it will be the most technologically advanced stadium in the country. And the goal of all that digital tech? To provide fans with a 21st-century viewing experience. Here’s a look at what you wil l fi nd inside and out.

• An open design that focuses on the field and views of Silicon Valley

• 13,000 square feet of HD video boards

• Solar panels that will offset the stadium’s power needs for its 10 home games

• The speediest Wi-Fi in sports

• The ability to order food or check restroom wait times from your smartphone

• A green rooftop

• Bicycle parking and walking path access from the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail

• 20,000-square-foot 49ers Hall of Fame

• 11 freeway entry/exit points

TASTEMAKERS MARIN

2014

If you want to find the best food in Marin, go where the chefs go.

BY MIMI TOWLE • PHOTOS BY LORI EANES

Once again we catch up with the chefs and restaurant owners around the county who spoil us with their culinary creativity and make it easy for diners to stay on this side of the bridge. After an internal poll of our favorite breakfast, lunch, bar bite and dinner spots, we’ve chosen 20 favorites and asked proprietors for their top picks as well (excluding their own restaurants).

From a perfectly flaky breakfast croissant to a meticulously prepared vegan surf-and-turf dinner, we celebrate the following tastemakers of Marin and their delectable creations.

Our Picks and the Chefs Behind Them

OUR PICK: Machaca Hash

GR = Ged Robertson, owner of Mill Valley’s Shoreline Coffee Shop, first experienced machaca in Mexico City a few years ago. This dried and spiced meat preparation turned up in tacos and was plated with vegetables. At Shoreline chef Luis marinades Marin Sun Farms brisket with (among other ingredients) pasilla peppers, cinnamon and coffee, then slowly cooks his own version of Marin machaca.

OUR PICK: Croissant

N&DY = Funded in part by a viral kick-starter campaign, überathletes and foodies Nathan Yanko (formerly of S.F.’s Tartine) and wife Devon opened M.H. Bread and Butter last year in San Anselmo. The name is inspired by Nathan’s great-greatgrandfather, Maximillian Hirtreiter, who owned a patisserie in New York in the 1890s and appears on the logo.

OUR PICK: Organic Chard Scramble

AT = August Temer, a Bay Area restaurant veteran and his brother Sam have hit a home run with their second Stinson Beach eatery, Breakers Cafe (the first is the Sand Dollar across the street). While the organic chard scramble is a vegetarian’s dream, there is also a bevy of options for carnivores, including the Three Little Pigs omelet.

OUR PICK: Cornetti Panini

TA = Tera Ancona and husband Alfredo have offered the popular cornetti panini, a handmade croissant with a farm egg, ham and cheese, since they opened Sausalito’s Cibo in 2009. Although guests love this dish, the most popular breakfast item is still the simple and seasonal poached eggs, obtained from Liz and Dan at Clark Summit Farm.

OUR PICK: Mixed Berry Tartlet

JG = While Parkside Cafe in Stinson Beach has been a local favorite for years, the family behind it recently opened an on-site bakery (they bake all their own breads and pastries) with a new private dining room and doors that open to the beach — these are just a few of the exciting changes happening since chef/dad John Gilbert returned to the kitchen.

BREAKFAST

MACHACA HASH AT SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP

And the Chefs Say

GR: Enjoys going to the Civic Center farmers’ market on Sunday to get a macchiato and a smoky chunk of peppered salmon while his son Quincy gets a mushroom, ham, cheese and egg crepe. N&DY: Mill Valley Beerworks for brunch on the weekends. AT: Philz Coffee in Sausalito. TA: Ponford’s Place in San Rafael, especially the chocolate croissants and, for the kids, the fruit pop-tarts. JG: When your day starts at 4 a.m., breakfast is more like lunch; Gilbert loves a leftover bistec sandwich from San Rafael’s Sol Food.

CROISSANT AT M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER

Our Picks and the Chefs Behind Them

OUR PICK: Truffle Brie Beignet Salad

OS = Luckily for us, Bruno Denis and Olivier Souvestre have three restaurants here in Marin. And at their original Sausalito outpost, Le Garage , the atmosphere doesn’t get much better. In fact, enjoying a seasonal, locally sourced salad such as the truffle brie beignet with frisée, poached quince, pumpkin seeds and an herb dressing with some fries and glass of wine is near perfection.

OUR PICK: Pulled Pork Sandwich

KF = The Best Lil’ Porkhouse’s authentic Southern barbecue was so popular at the San Rafael location, that Ken and Christina Flach decided to open a second spot in Corte Madera. While the menu includes ribs, chicken and steak, it’s the pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw (the way they do it in the South) that has created such a buzz.

OUR PICK: Ham & Cheese Sandwich

CL = Carol Levalley and her team at Rustic Bakery have made the Novato and two Larkspur locations the go-to lunch spots in the county. While bakery is in the name, the menu includes organic, locally sourced salads, soups and sandwiches, including our favorite, the ham & cheese (panini) made with a sea salt focaccia roll, thinly sliced ham, aged Gruyère and Dijon mustard.

OUR PICK: Saigon Sandwich

DB = With its reputation as the standard for sustainable, organic and locally sourced cuisine, no wonder Sausalito’s Fish , an open-air, cashonly restaurant, is always crowded. Chef Douglas Bernstein thinks the reason the Saigon sandwich is so popular (besides the fresh salmon) is the umami quality of the Vietnamese ginger-scallion sauce.

OUR PICK: Dungeness Crab Mac

’n’ Cheese

AP = When Austin Perkins became executive chef at Nick’s Cove in Marshall back in 2011, he added a few menu items, including a creative take on a favorite comfort food. Inspired by the local creameries and bounty of fresh crab, this dish is one of the restaurant’s top sellers.

GARAGE

LUNCH

TRUFFLE BRIE BEIGNET SALAD AT LE

And the Chefs Say

OS: Fish’s Tuscan white bean and tuna salad or oysters on the half shell. KF: Anything at Theresa and Johnny’s. CL: Crudo at Poggio or the burger at the Balboa in Mill Valley. DB: Anything at Shoreline in Mill Valley. AP: On the weekend, Pizzeria Picco (Marin Pizza with a glass of wine) or Tomales Bay clams in the main restaurant.

PULLED PORK SANDWICH AT BEST LIL’ PORKHOUSE

Our Picks and the Chefs Behind Them

OUR PICK: Charcuterie

DR = As a child Donovan Ruiz would go to Long’s Northgate to get a crushed ice cherry soda with his mother and then they would go next door to the International Gourmet. The Bolinas 123 chef loved the cured meats and cheeses, and while people and palates do change, Ruiz relates to the saying “you are what you were.”˜This popular dish at the Fairfax establishment is a reflection of the evolution of his tastes through artisanal meats and cheeses.

OUR PICK: Chicken Potpie

PB = A full-time chef for Anchor Oyster Bar in San Francisco, Patty Blecha is also the menu consultant for San Anselmo’s La Loggia wine bar. Dishes like her chicken potpie are intended to elicit feelings of being home and enjoying Mom’s cooking — albeit with a key to the wine cabinet.

OUR PICK: Kimchi Brussels Sprouts

SW = Famed sushi chef Scott Whitman loves kimchi and during a particularly fruitful experimental phase at home, he added Brussels sprouts to the mix — and a star menu item was born. Sushi Ran ’s owner, Yoshi Tome, says this is one of the most popular dishes at the Sausalito restaurant.

OUR PICK: Pork Meatballs

BS = Returning to Corte Madera’s Brick & Bottle , executive chef Bob Simontacchi has always loved making traditional meatballs, which include lots of garlic and fennel. His Italian grandmother passed on her cooking sensibilities to him and they have served him well.

OUR PICK: Deviled Eggs

MW = As˜the venerable El Paseo in Mill Valley also becomes known for its easy bar dining (and fireplace patio seating), executive chef Mike Ward has had to step up his deviled egg production to keep up with his customer’s appetite for the tasty treats.

BAR BITES

CHARCUTERIE AT BOLINAS 123

And the Chefs Say

DR: Loves the new Flatiron Saloon in San Rafael: “Solid menu, drinks, prices, ambience, service and clientele.”

PB: Enjoys the daily special on the deck at Cavallo Point while snuggling under a blanket with the heat lamps on full blast. SW: While it’s a close tie between Mill Valley Beerworks and Farmshop, these days he’s touting the artichokes at Farmshop. BS: Thinks Hopmonk is doing a great job with bar bites, especially the sliders and flatbreads. MW: “A great place for bar bites is Lincoln Park in San Anselmo; a former chef from Aziza in S.F. just took over the stoves and he’s killing it,” Ward says.

CHICKEN POTPIE AT LA LOGGIA

Our Picks and the Chefs Behind Them

Our Pick: Vegan Surf and Turf

JE = While executive chef Justin Everett, of Sausalito’s Murray Circle , has been applauded for his artisanal meat preparations, he can also create a mean vegan/gluten-free meal that would satisfy any carnivore. He sears a large maitake mushroom like a steak in a cast-iron pan and creates a daikon “scallop” made with hand-milled rice flour and shredded daikon radish. The pasta is hand rolled and chestnuts are poached with bay leaves.

Our Pick: Sweet Rice Dumplings and Mixed Vegetables

NL = Owner Norman Louie has enjoyed a passion for the restaurant business for 20 years, eight of them running Harmony Restaurant in Strawberry Village. Louie first became interested in cooking by watching his mother and exploring the farmers’ markets with her. Known to use locally sourced organic ingredients, Louie will also prepare a meal to fit any dietary restrictions.

Our Pick: Bollito Misto

BB = Poggio’s Bollito Misto stew was inspired by several trips to Italy that former chef Peter McNee took over the years.˜When Benjamin Balesteri became chef at the Sausalito restaurant, it was such a popular event he kept it on the menu. (Bollito Misto will be served this month through February 9.)

Our Pick: Stuffed Quail

DD = Having opened Sir and Star on the corner of Sir Francis Drake and Star Route One to much critical praise, chef and co-owner Daniel DeLong has wooed those passing through Olema with an array of fresh, local entrées including his stuffed quail with kale and apricots, which he sources locally. Don’t expect to always find this item on the menu, however, as it changes with what’s available.

Our Pick: Pork Chops

HK = There’s a reason pork chops at Insalata’s in San Anselmo are so good: Chef Heidi Krahling has chosen succulent Duroc pork for the main ingredient. The chops are brined for two days before grilling with a pomegranate mustard glaze. Top it off with potato–butternut squash gratin, shaved Brussels sprouts and bacon and you have an addiction.

DINNER

SWEET RICE DUMPLINGS AND MIXED VEGETABLES AT HARMONY RESTAURANT

And the Chefs Say

JE: Farmshop’s clean flavors and inventive cocktails. NL: Likes cruising the prepared foods at specialty markets to find interesting and tasty bits of information and new foods.

BB: Is a big fan of the wood-grilled Wolf Ranch quail with bacon and chard stuffing, toasted faro, wilted spinach and vadouvan at Picco in Larkspur. DD: Enjoying the Parkside Snack Bar in Stinson Beach with his twins, or anything from Bolinas fisherman Jeremy, especially salmon to cook outside. HK: Has lots of favorites including Picco for hamachi and risotto, Pizzalina for pizza or Sushi 69 for sashimi.

VEGAN SURF AND TURF AT MURRAY CIRCLE

Wilderness Walkingthe

With stunning views of the Bay Area and the Golden Gate Bridge, the one-of-a-kind Marin Headlands stirs deep thoughts and conjures unforgettable natural images.

WORDS BY USHI PATEL • PHOTOS BY DANIEL FOX

Kindred Immigrant, alone, hopeful, yours is a solemn journey, as you navigate an unknown fate, by the light of your lineage and the promise of freedom, willing to let go, trusting, knowing what is dear lives on within, ready for any sacrifice and the gifting of generations who can barely pronounce your name.

— from Fruition

... Fulfillment seeks a garden, fertile and wild, teeming with creepers and creatures, tangles and thorns ...

The Promise of You Rise

Like the sun. Paint your hue across the open sky. Drench the trees in the luster of your dreams, they thirst for renewal.

Stroke the fields, they wear morning’s jewels also yearning for your touch. The water, she too longs for your dancing feet, scintillating, enthralling, softening the wanderer weary from midnight’s grip.

— from Make Your Mark

... Dreaming of your artistry, crying for a freedom only you can grant.

... Trust the stirring in your heart to voyage the fierce, uncharted territory belonging solely to you ...

— from A Lion’s Heart

Blackborough Refuge

In the black night, trust the pierce of stars. Those saintly bodies will guide you through the naked sea of opinion and projection, towards a misty, moonlit harbor. Anchor there.

In the celebrated dawn, persist by the streams of the sun, those heavenly doorways will true you across the knotted valley of compliment and praise, towards the ageless, mossy stronghold of humility. Dwell there.

For this ode to the Headlands we paired the poems of Sausalito brand strategist and designer Ushi Patel with images taken by Sausalito Wild Image Project creator Daniel Fox. The poems come from Patel’s debut collection, Brave the Unknown. Fox, after reading the poems, spent a weekend camping in the Headlands and capturing the images. For the aerial shots, he hitched a ride in a plane piloted by Aaron Singer of Mill Valley’s Seaplane Adventures.

We asked doctors, “Whom would you send your family members to, or whom would you go to, if faced with a medical problem?” More than 19,000 votes were cast, and the results — 605 physicians, all in the 415 area code — are listed on the following pages. To search by specialty online, visit marinmagazine.com/415topdoctors

Methodology: Marin Magazine conducted a new 2013 survey that has resulted in this [415] Top Doctors list — top physicians practicing in San Francisco and Marin counties who received multiple independent recommendations from their peers. The survey process started with a list of more than 3,000 licensed doctors across all specialties in both counties. All doctors on this list were both candidates and eligible voters in the peer-to-peer voting poll. Doctors were allowed to cast an unlimited number of votes across all specialties — they could vote for as many doctors as they wanted regardless of specific area of expertise — but they could only vote for the same doctor once. Response rate was maximized by the following procedures: (a) a long field period of 12 weeks that was further extended to allow all doctors ample time to log in and vote for peers; (b) multiple channels of solicitations including both individual invitations and organizational outreach to maximize contact with all eligible voters; and (c) repeated invitations and reminders to doctors who did not respond to initial rounds of solicitations. At the close of the voting period, approximately 600 doctors with the highest vote counts were short-listed for the database. Each of these doctors received a statistically significant number of votes from peers based on established principles of sampling probabilities and power analysis. LinChiat Chang, Ph.D.

[415] Top Doctors 2014

ALLERGY / IMMUNOLOGY

JEFFREY DAVIDSON

Jeffrey Mitchel Dvidson, MD

180 Montgomery St, Ste 2370 San Francisco • 415.433.6673

ROBERT FREINKEL

Robert Freinkel, MD 1375 S Eliseo Dr, Ste F Greenbrae • 415.461.1032

DONALD GERMAN

Asthma & Allergy Clinic of Marin and San Francisco 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 101 Greenbrae • 415.461.8909

KATHERINE GUNDLING

UCSF Medical Center

400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2725

RUSSELL LEONG

Northern California Foot & Ankle

3838 California St, Rm 108 San Francisco • 415.221.0320

SCHUMAN TAM

Asthma & Allergy Clinic of Marin and San Francisco 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 101 Greenbrae • 415.461.8909

DIANE WARA

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7337

BREAST SURGERY

LAURA ESSERMAN

UCSF Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7111

CHERYL EWING

UCSF Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7070

WILLIAM GOODSON

William Goodson, MD

2100 Webster St, Ste 401 San Francisco • 415.923.3925

NIMA GRISSOM

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 3801 Sacramento St, Ste 100 San Francisco • 415.600.1817

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

SUJOYA DEY

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin

2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

STEVEN HAO

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation

2100 Webster St, Ste 110 San Francisco • 415.923.6500

RICHARD HONGO

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation

2100 Webster St, Ste 110 San Francisco • 415.923.6500

ANDREA NATALE

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 110 San Francisco • 415.923.6500

CARDIOLOGY

JAMES ADAMS

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin

2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

MARGARET BAER

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin

2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

ADAM BAUMGARTEN

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin

2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

MICHAEL BLUM

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2873

STEVEN BLUMLEIN

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 516 San Francisco • 415.345.0940

ELIAS BOTVINICK

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2499

BRUCE BRENT

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 516 San Francisco • 415.345.0940

MICHAEL CRAWFORD

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2873

FIONA DULBECCO

Golden Gate Cardiology 2340 Clay St, Ste 537 San Francisco • 415.600.1099

ELYSE FOSTER

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2873

GORDON FUNG

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 1600 Divisadero St, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.476.1000

KENT N GERSHENGORN

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

WILLIAM GROSSMAN

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2873

PETER HUI

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 516 San Francisco • 415.345.0940

LESTER JACOBSON

California Pacific edical Center 2340 Clay St San Francisco • 415.600.1020

ANN K KAO

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

BRIAN G KEEFFE

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

EDWARD KERSH

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1580 Valencia St, Ste 412 San Francisco • 415.345.0940

BYRON LEE

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2554

GARY MILECHMAN

Golden Gate Cardiology 2340 Clay St, Ste 537 San Francisco • 415.600.1099

REMO MORELLI

Cardiovascular Medical Group 1 Shrader St, Ste 600 San Francisco • 415.666.3220

CHARLES K MORRIS

Charles K. Morris MD Inc 2100 Webster St, Ste 521 San Francisco • 415.885.8650

PAUL OGDEN

Marin Internal Medicine 1341 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.464.8169

JEFFREY OLGIN

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 400 Parnassus Ave, Flr B1 Rm 94 San Francisco • 415.353.2554

THOMAS PORTS

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2873

ARUN K RAGHUPATHY

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

RITA REDBERG

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay South Blvd San Francisco • 415.353.2873

ANDREW ROSENBLATT

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation

2100 Webster St, Ste 516 San Francisco • 415.345.0940

NELSON SCHILLER

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 400 Parnassus Ave, Plaza Level Rm 94 San Francisco • 415.353.2873

JOEL SKLAR

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin

2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

DAVID SPERLING

Cardiovascular Assoc of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

ROBERT T SPERLING

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

BRIAN STRUNK

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

ETHAN WEISS

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2873

MARK WEXMAN

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

RUPSA YEE

Rupsa Yee MD Inc 2100 Webster St, Ste 521 San Francisco • 415.885.8640

YEREM YEGHIAZARIANS

UCSF Medical Center Cardiology 535 Mission Bay Blvd South San Francisco • 415.353.2873

JERALD A YOUNG

Cardiovascular Assoc. of Marin

2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 100 Larkspur • 415.927.0666

COLORECTAL SURGERY

MICHAEL ABEL

San Francisco Surgical Medical Group 3838 California St, Ste 616 San Francisco • 415.668.0411

MARK BAZALGETTE

Prima Medical Group 5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 101 Larkspur • 415.924.2515

YANEK CHIU

San Francisco Surgical Medical Group 3838 California St, Ste 616 San Francisco • 415.668.0411

SABRINA KIDD

Prima Medical Group

5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 101 Larkspur • 415.924.2515

JEFFERY STERNBERG

SF Surgical Medical Group 3838 California St, Ste 616 San Francisco • 415.668.0411

LAURENCE YEE San Francisco Surgical Medical Group 3838 California St, Ste 616 San Francisco • 415.668.0411

DERMATOLOGY

TIMOTHY BERGER

UCSF Medical Center 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7800

LAWRENCE C CHEUNG

Sutter Health 2645 Ocean Ave, Ste 103 San Francisco • 415.333.0348

KELLY CORDORO

UCSF 1701 Divisadero St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7800

LINDY FOX

Lindy Peta Fox, MD 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.4333

KIM FREDERICKSON

Novato Dermatology Associates 400 Professional Center Dr, Ste 414 Novato • 415.892.0754

ILONA FRIEDEN

UCSF Dermatopathology Services 1701 Divisadero St, Ste 350 San Francisco • 415.353.7800

JOSEPH H GREENBERG

Sutter Health 750 Las Gallinas Ave, Ste 204 San Rafael • 415.472.3903

ROY GREKIN

Roy Charles Grekin, MD 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7878

JODI GROSSFELD

Dermatology Consultants of Marin 5000 Civic Center Dr San Rafael • 415.499.0100

RENEE HOWARD

Dermatology Consultants of Marin 5000 Civic Center Dr San Rafael • 415.499.0100

AMY KOBALTER

Dermatology Consultants of Marin 5000 Civic Center Dr San Rafael • 415.499.0100

DAVID LAUB

Laub Dermatology & Aesthetics 591 Redwood Hwy, Ste 2210 Mill Valley • 415.381.6661

DAVID MACGREGOR

David James MacGregor, MD 450 Sutter St, Ste 1432 San Francisco • 415.989.9400

HOWARD MAIBACH

University of California San Francisco 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7800

SETH MATARASSO

Dermatology Medical Group 490 Post St, Ste 700 San Francisco • 415.362.2238

ERIN MATHES

University of California San Francisco 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7800

BENJAMIN NICHOLS

Prima Medical Group 100A Drakes Landing, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 416.924.1214

DIANA PARNELL

Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Institute 1030 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 110 Kentfield • 41.461.1036

VERA PRICE

UCSF Medical Center 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7800

JACK RESNECK

University of California San Francisco 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7800

CHERYL TANSOVICH

Greenbrae Dermatology 1300 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 207 Greenbrae • 415.925.0550

LUCIA TUFFANELLI

Epstein & Tuffanelli, MDs In 450 Sutter St, Ste 1306 San Francisco • 415.781.4083

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

MARK BASON-MITCHELL

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

CYNTHIA B CLARK

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

ARTHUR COHN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

J JIM DIETZ

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

DAVID SCOTT DUFFY

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

MICHAEL FOX

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

TAMI GASH-KIM

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

EDDIE MOZEN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

MATHER NEILL

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

ALAN SPAIN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

CARL SPITZER

Marin General Hospital Emergency Department 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

JEFFREY WEITZMAN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

JOHN J ZECHERLE

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

ENDOCRINE SURGERY

QUAN-YANG DUH

UCSF Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7687

ENDOCRINOLOGY

DIANA ANTONIUCCI

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1375 Sutter St, Ste 208 San Francisco • 415.600.0110

ERIC BUXTON

Eric Buxton, MD

599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 305 Greenbrae • 415.464.8677

PAUL FITZGERALD

UCSF Medical Center

350 Parnassus Ave, Ste 710 San Francisco • 415.665.1136

KJERSTI M KIRKEBY

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1375 Sutter St, Ste 208 San Francisco • 415.600.0110

MARY MALLOY

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 5th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2350

ELSIE A MYERS

Golden Gate Endocrine Spec 2250 Hayes St, Ste 612 San Francisco • 415.668.6767

ALLAN PONT

California Pacific edical Center 2340 Clay St San Francisco • 415.600.1020

MELISSA WEINBERG

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1375 Sutter St, Ste 208 San Francisco • 415.600.0110

KENNETH WOEBER

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center 2200 Post St, Ste C432 San Francisco • 415.885.7574

ENDOCRINOLOGY / DIABETES SPECIALTY

RICHARD BERNSTEIN

Marin Endocrine Center 900 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.461.1780

KAREN EARLE

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1375 Sutter St, Ste 208 San Francisco • 415.600.0110

LINDA GAUDIANI

Marin Endocrine Center 900 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.461.1780

UMESH MASHARANI

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2350

ROBERT RUSHAKOFF

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center 2200 Post St, Ste C-418 San Francisco • 415.885.3868

FAMILY MEDICINE

J DAVID ANDREW

John David Andrew, MD 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 208 Greenbrae • 415.925.1523

JANICE BARRY

Marin Hills Medical Group Inc 711 D St, Ste 102 San Rafael • 415.457.7414

ROBERT BARTZ

Prima Medical Group

3 Harbor Dr, Ste 111 Sausalito • 415.683.2988

GARY BIRNBAUM

Bay West Family Health Care 1580 Valencia St, Ste 201 San Francisco • 415.550.0811

BARBARA BISHOP

California Pacific edical Center 1580 Valencia St, Ste 201 San Francisco • 415.550.0811

MARGARET BOURNE Hospice By The Bay 17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd Larkspur • 415.927.2273

ELIZABETH ETEMAD

Prima Medical Group 100-A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

BENJAMIN FONG

Telegraph Hill Family Medical Group Inc 1 Shrader St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.831.6441

CHERI FORRESTER

Prima Medical Group 3 Harbor Dr, Ste 111 Sausalito • 415.683.2988

JAMES GARDNER

James Conrad Gardner, MD 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 203 Greenbrae • 415.925.8888

FLASH GORDON

Ross Valley Medical Corp 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 204 Greenbrae • 415.461.2262

J MICHAEL GRAHAM

Prima Medical Group 100 A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

B COLIN HAMBLIN West Marin Medical Center 11150 Highway 1 Pt. Reyes Station • 415.663.1082

JENNIE HUANG

Prima Medical Group 75 Rowland Way, Ste 100 Novato • 415.897.9664

BARRY LANDFIELD

Barry Landfield, M 900 South Eliseo Dr, Ste 202 Greenbrae • 415.461.3500

MEENAL LOHTIA

Prima Medical Group 4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 200 San Rafael • 415.492.3333

SOPHIA MIRVISS

Pacific amily Practice 1 Shrader St, Ste 578 San Francisco • 415.876.5762

TIMOTHY J MURPHY

J Timothy Murphy, MD 165 Rowland Way, Ste 215 Novato • 415.897.5171

OLIVER OSBORN

Prima Medical Group 100 A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

LAWRENCE POSNER

Prima Medical Group

3 Harbor Dr, Ste 111 Sausalito • 415.683.2988

CURTIS ROBINSON

Curtis Robinson, MD 619 E Blithedale Ave, Ste A Mill Valley • 415.388.2801

DANIEL ROTH

Pacific amily Practice 1 Shrader St, Ste 578 San Francisco • 415.876.5762

LAWRENCE SHORE

Lawrence Gleason Shore, MD 1700 California St, Ste 100 San Francisco • 415.386.5388

DAVID TULLY-SMITH

Mill Valley Medical 711 D St, Ste 111 San Rafael • 415.453.3030

ARNOLD WERSCHKY

Arnold G Werschky II, MD 279 Miller Ave Mill Valley • 415.388.2657

MICHAEL C WHITT

West Marin Medical Center 11150 Highway 1 Pt. Reyes Station • 415.663.1082

E REGINA WIDMAN

San Rafael Medical Center 706 D St San Rafael • 415.256.1980

ALICE YEE

Prima Medical Group 100-A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

ELIZABETH ZIEMANN

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 350 Rhode Island St, Ste 200 San Francisco • 415.826.7575

FETAL & PEDIATRIC SURGERY

SHINJIRO HIROSE

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital 400 Parnassus Ave, Ste A-123 San Francisco • 415.476.2538

GASTROENTEROLOGY

JEFFREY ARON

Jeffrey Aron, M 3838 California St, Ste 108B San Francisco • 415.379.8627

JOHN BETTINGER

Marin Gastroenterology

1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 130 Greenbrae • 415.925.6900

KENNETH BINMOELLER

Sutter Health CPMC 2351 Clay St, 6th Floor San Francisco • 415.600.1151

JOHN P CELLO

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 6th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2804

DANIEL CONLIN

Daniel Richard Conlin, MD 2100 Webster St, Ste 315 San Francisco • 415.923.3320

JOHN FLETCHER

Fletcher & Parmer MDs 3838 California St, Rm 305 San Francisco • 415.387.8805

JEFFREY FOX

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 99 Monticello Rd San Rafael • 415.444.2000

KENNETH HAMMERMAN

Pacific Internal edicine Associates 2100 Webster St, Ste 423 San Francisco • 415.923.3122

JOHN JOLLEY

John Jolley, MD 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 375 Mill Valley • 415.888.2755

DANNY KAO

Marin Gastroenterology 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 130 Greenbrae • 415.925.6900

NATALIE LEE

Marin Gastroenterology 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 130 Greenbrae • 415.925.6900

UMA MAHADEVAN

Mt. Zion Gastroenterology 1701 Divisadero St, Ste 120 San Francisco • 415.502.4444

KEVIN MAN

San Francisco Digestive Disease 450 Sutter St, Ste 1203 San Francisco • 415.362.3336

RICHARD MCAULIFFE

Marin Gastroenterology 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 130 Greenbrae • 415.925.6900

KENNETH

JAMES OSTROFF

UCSF Gastroenterology & Liver 350 Parnassus Ave, Ste 410 San Francisco • 415.502.2112

WILLIAM SNAPE JR

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2340 Clay St, Ste 210 San Francisco • 415.600.1138

TIMOTHY SOWERBY

Marin Gastroenterology 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 130 Greenbrae • 415.925.6900

JONATHAN TERDIMAN

Mt. Zion Gastroenterology 1701 Divisadero St, Ste 120 San Francisco • 415.502.4444

ALBERT VARNER

Marin Gastroenterology 1350 S Eliseo Drive, Ste 130 Greenbrae • 415.925.6900

FERNANDO VELAYOS

Mt. Zion Gastroenterology 1701 Divisadero St, Ste 120 San Francisco • 415.502.4444

MICHAEL S VERHILLE

Sutter Health 3838 California St, Ste 416 San Francisco • 415.387.8800

GERIATRICS

MARK KUBIK

Tamalpais Clinic 501 Via Casitas Greenbrae • 415.464.1770

GYNECOLOGY

KATHERINE GREGORY

San Francisco Gynecology 490 Post St, Ste 530 San Francisco • 415.955.8550

HOLLY HOLTER

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 3838 California St, Ste 510 San Francisco • 415.668.1560

MARILYN MILKMAN

Bay Spring Medical Group 1199 Bush St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.674.2600

RICKI POLLYCOVE

Ricki Pollycove Ob/Gyn 2100 Webster St, Ste 320 San Francisco • 415.923.3390

HAND SURGERY

DAVID NELSON

David Nelson, MD 1363 South Eliseo Dr Greenbrae • 415.925.0501

HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY

KATHLEEN GRANT

Pacific ematology & Oncology 2100 Webster St, Ste 225 San Francisco • 415.923.3012

JEFFREY WOLF

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, Ste A-502 San Francisco • 415.353.2421

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

MARY ELLEN GUROY

Sutter Health 3260 Kerner Blvd San Rafael • 415.499.7377

GREGG TOLLIVER

Prima Medical Group 100-A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

INFERTILITY & REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY

PHILIP CHENETTE

Pacific ertility Center 55 Francisco St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.834.3000

ELDON SCHRIOCK

Pacific ertility Center 55 Francisco St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.834.3000

INTERNAL MEDICINE

JOSHUA ADLER

UCSF Medical Center 1701 Divisdero St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.353.7999

WILLIAM ANDERECK

Andereck Bravada Hightower, MDs 2100 Webster St, Ste 418 San Francisco • 415.923.3110

ANDREW AUERBACH

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.502.1414

ROBERT BARON

UCSF Medical Center 1701 Divisadero St, 5th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7900

DAVID BERMAN

Villa Marin Health Center

100 Thorndale Dr San Rafael • 415.492.2410

RAY BRINDLEY

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7086

AIDA CALVILLO

Marin Community Clinics 3260 Kerner Blvd San Rafael • 415.448.1500

LISA CAPALDINI Lisa Capaldini, MD 45 Castro St, Ste 227 San Francisco • 415.861.3366

KATHY CHANG-LIPSENTHAL

Marin Community Clinics 3260 Kerner Blvd, Ste A San Rafael • 415.448.1500

MICHAEL CHASE

Michael C Chase, MD 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 150 Larkspur • 415.945.7800

RANDOLPH CHASE

Sutter Health CPMC 3838 California St, Ste 608 San Francisco • 415.668.2851

CATHARINE CLARK-SAYLES

Marin Internal Medicine 1341 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.464.8169

DOUGLAS COHEN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7086

SUSAN CUMMING

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

ANNE M CUMMINGS

Anne M Cummings, MD 1300 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.461.5552

KERRY DAVIDSON

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7086

AHMED EL-GHONEIMY

Marin Health Care District 1341 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.464.8169

MILTON ESTES

MEI-LING FONG

Gemini Health Care Incorporated 2345 Balboa St San Francisco • 415.752.7141

STEVEN FUGARO

Steven Hugh Fugaro, MD 2001 Union St, Ste 570 San Francisco • 415.694.7500

RALPH GONZALES

UCSF Medical Center 1701 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.885.7461

JASON GREEN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7086

ADRIENNE GREEN

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2823

SAJOT GREWAL

Tamalpais Internal Medicine 1100 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 2A Greenbrae • 415.795.7000

MICHELLE GUY

UCSF Mount Zion General Medicine 1545 Divisadero St, 1st and 2nd Floors San Francisco • 415.353.7900

JOSEPH HABIS

Prima Medical Group 4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 200 San Rafael • 415.492.3333

KAREN HAUER

UCSF Medical Center 1545 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7900

LEAH KARLINER

UCSF Mount Zion General Medicine 1545 Divisadero St, 1st and 2nd Floors San Francisco • 415.353.7900

MARILYN KUTZSCHER

Marilyn Kutzscher, MD 2100 Webster St, Ste 506 San Francisco • 415.923.3560

MICHAEL KWOK

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 99 Montecillo Rd San Rafael • 415.444.2940

NA (REBECCA) LI

MCQUAID

SF Veterans Medical Center 4150 Clement St, Ste 111 B-1 San Francisco • 415.221.4810

JANE MELNICK

Pacific Internal edicine Associates 2100 Webster St, Ste 423 San Francisco • 415.923.3577

KYLE BICKEL

Hand Center of San Francisco 1700 California St, Ste 450 San Francisco • 415.751.4263

GREGORY BUNCKE

The Buncke Clinic 45 Castro St, Ste 121 San Francisco • 415.565.6136

ANJULI BASU

Prima Medical Group 100-A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

ROBERT BELKNAP

Robert Ellsworth Belknap, MD 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 375 Mill Valley • 415.384.0506

Tom Steel Clinic 655 Redwood Dr Mill Valley • 415.383.6623

GEORGIANNA FARREN

Marin Community Clinics 1177 East Francisco Blvd San Rafael • 415.448.1500

North Marin Internal Medicine Specialists 165 Rowland Way, Ste 201 Novato • 415.897.3174

ELIZABETH LOWE

Tamalpais Internal Medicine 1100 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 2A Greenbrae • 415.795.7000

Spitting Image

IT’S BEEN WIDELY reported that Steve Jobs shelled out $100,000 to have his genome sequenced in his quest to outwit cancer. While his efforts failed, he was on the right track — there’s much to be gained by analyzing an individual’s DNA. If, for example, your genetic profi le puts you at risk for certain illnesses, taking the right preemptive measures may stave off uture complications.

Few among us has $100,000 to blow on a preventative medical test. Fortunately, costs have come down in recent years. A number of companies have begun offering an abridged peek at your genetic blueprint at a price point agreeable to most consumers. One leading Bay Area purveyor, 23andMe, produces an at-home gene testing kit that aims to assess a person’s risk for more than 100 diseases and supply additional genetically relevant information, charging $99 for the service. The retail DNA test was named invention of the year by Time magazine in 2008. However, the company recently hit a major roadblock: The Food and Drug Administration demanded it stop marketing the test because products designed to diagnose, mitigate or prevent disease are regarded as medical devices and cannot be sold without regulatory approval.

The company, which stands behind its health reports, agreed to discontinue consumer access to interpretive health reports during the regulatory review process. But 23andMe will continue to provide consumers with ancestry-related information yielded by the test results, as well as raw genetic data, which can then legally be sent to an approved external expert for analysis.

Although not as comprehensive as Jobs’ sequencing report, the 23andMe test did provide a wealth of data for the price. “It looked at everything from arthritis to various forms of cancer to lactose intolerance as well as inherited diseases like cystic fibrosis, ” company spokesperson Catherine Afarian says. Test results also pointed users toward a list of drugs that may or may not be helpful for them to take. Plavix, for example, a common blood thinner, helps prevent heart attacks by keeping red blood cells from sticking to each other. But if your DNA contains a speci fic genetic variation, your body’s metabolism may prevent you from benefiting.

Predictably, debate ha s flared about whether the FDA stricture is justi fied. Critics, many applauding the agency’s action, question the accuracy of direct-to-consumer genetic testing and argue it could lead people to panic over nothing or be lulled into a false sense of security.

Proponents, however, protest the government’s sti fl ing the flow of genome information into the public sphere. Some consumers have found the data quite valuable: For instance, when Tiburon resident Kate

Knickerbocker had the 23andMe testing several years ago, results suggested she was at high risk for contracting Crohn’s disease. So when she later wound up in the emergency room with inexplicable stomach pains and an in fl amed bowel, she quickly helped the doctors put two and two together. “Knowing this information ahead of time was extremely beneficial,” she says. “Especially because I’ve been told that the average person with Crohn’s gets misdiagnosed two to three times.”

Whether 23andMe will be able to meet the federal criteria remains to be seen. But the company is optimistic. “Our goal is to work cooperatively with the FDA to provide services in a way that clearly demonstrates the benefit to people and the validity of the science that underlies the test,” Afarian says. And given that 23andMe is a Googlebacked venture, it is hard to imagine it will go down without a fight. DAWN MARGOLIS DENBERG

A number of companies now offer an abridged peek at your genetic blueprint at a price point agreeable to most consumers.

MEI-LAI LUCAS

Richmond District Medical Group 700 25th Ave San Francisco • 415.751.1446

ALAN MARGOLIN

Hospice By The Bay 17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd Larkspur • 415.927.2273

KATHERINE MARGOLIN

Katherine L Margolin, MD 980 Magnolia Ave, Ste 6A Larkspur • 415.925.0884

WILLIAM MCALLISTER

William Joseph McAllister Jr, MD 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 150 Larkspur • 415.924.5010

ROBERT NAPOLES

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 595 Buckingham Way, Ste 515 San Francisco • 415.731.6300

DON NG

UCSF Medical Center 1545 Divisidero St, 1st and 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7900

SON NGUYEN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

DANIEL NULL

UCSF Mount Zion General Medicine 1701 Divisadero St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.353.7999

PHILIP O’KEEFE

California Pacific edical Center 45 Castro St, Ste 138 San Francisco • 415.558.8200

DAVID OGDEN

Marin Personalized Medicine 1300 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 203 Greenbrae • 415.925.3617

ALFRED OPPENHEIM

Alfred Oppenheim, MD 770 Tamalpais Dr, Ste 203 Corte Madera • 415.945.8808

DEAN ORNISH

Preventive Medical Research Institute 900 Bridgeway Rd Sausalito • 415.332.2525

STEVEN PANTILAT

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.476.9019

GYORGY PATAKI

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 220 Greenbrae • 415.464.0411

M THERESA PAZ

Prima Medical Group 4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 200 San Rafael • 415.492.3333

ELISEO PEREZ-STABLE

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.476.4362

MARK PLETCHER

UCSF Mount Zion General Medicine 1701 Divisadero St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.353.7999

CYNTHIA POINT

Cynthia A Point, MD 2250 Hayes St, Ste 612 San Francisco • 415.751.3553

CURTIS ROEBKEN

Kentfield Rehabilitation ospital 1125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield • 41.456.9680

ADAM ROSENBLATT

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 516 San Francisco • 415.345.0940

RUTH RUBIN

Ruth Rubin, MD, MPH 21 Tamal Vista Blvd, Ste 100 Corte Madera • 415.927.0101

HIMA SATYAVOLU

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7086

MARK SAVANT

Savant MD

1 Shrader St, Ste 550 San Francisco • 415.387.8031

ERIK P SCHTEN

Marin Community Clinics 750 Las Gallinas Ave, Ste 205 San Rafael • 415.448.1500

ELIZABETH SEAMAN

Elizabeth Seaman, MD 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 204 Greenbrae • 415.461.3363

BRIAN SEBASTIAN

Prima Medical Group Sonoma 651 1st St W, Ste H Sonoma • 707.938.3870

BRADLEY SHARPE

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.476.1000

MARK SOCKELL

North Marin Internal Medicine Specialists

165 Rowland Way, Ste 201 Novato • 415.897.3174

TERESA TANG

Prima Medical Group 4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 200 San Rafael • 415.492.3333

JAMES TAYLOR

James Taylor, MD 155 Anderson Dr, Ste 1108 San Rafael • 415.455.0914

IRENE TEPER

North Marin Internal Medicine Specialists 165 Rowland Way, Ste 201 Novato • 415.897.3174

LEAH TESSLER

Bay Spring Medical Group 1199 Bush St, Ste 500 San Francisco • 415.674.2600

DANIELLE WALKER

Prima Medical Group 3 Harbor Dr, Ste 111 Sausalito • 415.683.2988

MARIA WAMSLEY

UCSF Medical Center 1545 Divisadero St, 1st and 2nd Floors San Francisco • 415.353.7900

JOHN WARD

Marin Internal Medicine 1341 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.464.8169

STEPHEN WELTER

North Marin Internal Medicine Specialists 165 Rowland Way, Ste 201 Novato • 415.897.3174

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

PHILIP KURZMAN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

ADAM NEVITT

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

DONALD ABRAMS

UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine 1545 Divisidero, 4th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7700

ARI BARON

Pacific ematology & Oncology 2100 Webster St, Ste 225 San Francisco • 415.923.3012

EMILY BERGSLAND

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.9888

TIMOTHY CROWLEY

Marin Specialty Care 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.925.5000

LLOYD DAMON

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2421

PETER EISENBERG

Marin Specialy Care 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.925.5000

DAVID GUILLION

Marin Specialty Care 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.925.5000

THIERRY JAHAN

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center

1600 Divisadero St, 4th Floor San Francisco • 415.885.3882

LEAH KELLEY

Prima Medical Group 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 210 Greenbrae • 415.925.5035

KEVIN KNOPF

California Pacific edical Center 3838 California St, Ste 707 San Francisco • 415.923.3012

ANDREW KO

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.9888

ALAN KRAMER

San Francisco Oncology Associates 2100 Webster St, Ste 326 San Francisco • 415.885.8600

JENNIFER LUCAS

Marin Specialty Care 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.925.5000

MICHELLE MELISKO

UCSF Medical Center 1600 Divisidero St, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7070

ALEX S METZGER

Marin Specialty Care 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.925.5000

HOPE RUGO

UCSF Mount Zion Breast Care 1600 Divisadero St, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7070

ERIC SMALL

UCSF Urologic Oncology Practice 1600 Divisadero St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7171

ALAN VENOOK

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.9888

NEONATOLOGY

THOMAS SHIMOTAKE

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital Intensive Care Nursery 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco • 415.353.1565

NEPHROLOGY

JOSHUA BERNSTEIN

Renal Medical Associates 2100 Webster St, Ste 412 San Francisco • 415.923.3815

KERRY CHO

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 5th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2507

GENEVIEVE ESTILO

Marin Nephrology 1300 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 104 Greenbrae • 415.925.3075

ILYAS ILIYA

Sutter Health 1580 Valencia St, Ste 806 San Francisco • 415.647.6660

STEVEN KATZNELSON

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2340 Clay St, 4th Floor San Francisco • 415.600.1092

LAWRENCE LEVY

Marin Nephrology 1300 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 104 Greenbrae • 415.925.3075

JOHN RIORDAN

Renal Medical Associates 2100 Webster St, Ste 412 San Francisco • 415.923.3815

NEUROLOGY

MICHAEL AMINOFF

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2273

NOBL BARAZANGI

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 404 San Francisco • 415.600.5760

CHADWICK CHRISTINE

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2273

ILKCAN COKGOR

Neurology Clinic of Marin 50 Red Hill Ave San Anselmo • 415.456.8180

RICHARD CUNEO

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2273

PAUL GARCIA

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2437

STEPHEN HAUSER

UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Research Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2273

S ANDREW JOSEPHSON

UCSF Medical Center

400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.8897

JONATHAN KATZ

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2324 Sacramento St, Ste 111 San Francisco • 415.600.3604

DAVID KING-STEPHENS

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 115 San Francisco • 415.600.7880

DONALD KITT

Kitt & Associates 3838 California St, Rm 114 San Francisco • 415.751.7753

KENNETH LAXER

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 115 San Francisco • 415.600.7880

ROBERT LAYZER

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.476.1000

DANIEL LOWENSTEIN

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2437

CATHERINE MADISON

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 45 Castro St, Ste 220 San Francisco • 415.600.5555

J RICHARD MENDIUS

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 220 Greenbrae • 415.464.0411

ROBERT MILLER

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2324 Sacramento St, Ste 111 San Francisco • 415.600.3604

BRUCE MILLER

UCSF Memory & Aging Center 1500 Owens St, Ste 320 San Francisco • 415.476.6880

TRACY NEWKIRK

Tracy Newkirk, MD 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 204 Greenbrae • 415.461.2262

JOHN PANAGOTACOS

John J Panagotacos, MD 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 206 Greenbrae • 415.578.3110

GREGORY PAUXTIS

Gregory Pauxtis, MD 45 Castro St, Ste 418 San Francisco •

ANN PONCELET

UCSF Medical Center

400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2273

CARLOS QUINTANA

Kitt & Associates 3838 California St, Rm 114 San Francisco • 415.751.7753

NEIL RASKIN

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2273

MARILYN ROBERTSON

California Pacific edical Center 45 Castro St, Ste 338 San Francisco • 415.561.1714

JACK ROSE

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 404 San Francisco • 415.600.5760

SANDRA SHEFRIN

Sandra Lynne Shefrin, MD 279 Miller Ave Mill Valley • 415.380.1950

DAVID TONG

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 404 San Francisco • 415.600.5760

SMRITI WAGLE

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 101 Rowland Way, Ste 220 Novato • 415.878.7200

NEUROSURGERY

BRIAN ANDREWS

Sutter Health CPMC 45 Castro St, Ste 421 San Francisco • 415.600.7760

TARUN ARORA

UCSF Medical Center 1300 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 204 Greenbrae • 415.514.6868

MITCHEL BERGER

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2966

MICHAEL MCDERMOTT

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.7500

PETER WEBER

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2100 Webster St, Ste 115 San Francisco • 415.885.8628

PHILIP WEINSTEIN

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.7500

OBSTETRICS / GYNECOLOGY

SECILY BASON-MITCHELL

Pacific omens Ob/Gyn Medical Group 3838 California St, Rm 316 San Francisco • 415.379.9600

STEPHEN BEARG

Prima Medical Group 1260 S Eliseo Dr, 2nd Floor Greenbrae • 415.461.7800

EMILY BINKLEY

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 1350 S Eliseo, Ste 220 Greenbrae • 415.464.0411

SALLY BOERO

Prima Medical Group 1260 S Eliseo Dr, 2nd Floor Greenbrae • 415.461.7800

CHARLES BOOKOFF

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

ANDREW BRILL

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 3700 California St, Ste G330 San Francisco • 415.600.1941

KAREN CALLEN

Golden Gate Ob/Gyn 1725 Montgomery St, Ste 200 San Francisco • 415.666.1250

ALEXIS CARDELLINI

Prima Medical Group 1260 S Eliseo Dr, 2nd Floor Greenbrae • 415.461.7800

NONA CUNNINGHAM

Nona Cunningham, MD 599 Sir Francis Drake, Ste 202 Greenbrae • 415.461.1149

BRIAN DEMUTH

Prima Medical Group 5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 117 Larkspur • 415.924.9770

JANE FANG

Golden Gate Ob/Gyn 1725 Montgomery St, Ste 200 San Francisco • 415.666.1250

SYLVIA FLORES

Prima Medical Group 1260 S Eliseo Dr, Floor 2 Greenbrae • 415.461.7800

DAVID B GALLAND

Prima Medical Group 5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 117 Larkspur • 415.924.9770

ELENA GATES

UCSF Medical Center Ob/Gyn 1500 Owens St, Ste 380 San Francisco • 415.353.4600

MINDY GOLDMAN

UCSF Medical Center Ob/Gyn 2356 Sutter St, 1st Floor San Francisco • 415.885.7788

LAURIE GREEN

Pacific omens Ob/Gyn Medical Group 3838 California St, Rm 316 San Francisco • 415.379.9600

JOANNE HOM

Pacific omens Ob/Gyn Medical Group 3838 California St, Rm 316 San Francisco • 415.379.9600

JORDAN HOROWITZ

Ob/Gyn Associates San Francisco 3625 California St San Francisco • 415.668.1010

KATHERINE HSIAO

Katherine Ting-Ann Hsiao, MD 3905 Sacramento St, Ste 204 San Francisco • 415.876.8500

MARK JACOBS

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

MADELYN KAHN

Madelyn Irene Kahn, MD 390 Laurel St, Ste 301 San Francisco • 415.749.1939

LIZELLEN LA FOLLETTE

Lizellen La Follette, MD 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 301 Greenbrae • 415.461.1949

FUNG LAM

Golden Gate Ob/Gyn 1725 Montgomery St, Ste 200 San Francisco • 415.666.1250

MONICA LOPEZ

Prima Medical Group 1260 S Eliseo Dr, 2nd Floor Greenbrae • 415.461.7800

ELLIOTT MAIN

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 3700 California St, Ste 1320 San Francisco • 415.600.6388

DENISE MAIN

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 3700 California St, Ste 4360 San Francisco • 415.600.6400

MICHAEL MAIORIELLO

Michael J Maioriello, MD 600 Professional Center Dr, Ste 611 Novato • 415.897.6089

KRISTEN MATSIK

Prima Medical Group 1260 S Eliseo Dr, 2nd Floor Greenbrae • 415.461.7800

MALINI NIJAGAL

Marin Community Clinics 3260 Kerner Blvd, Ste A San Rafael • 415.448.1500

LAURA NORRELL

Saint Lukes Womens Center 1580 Valencia St, Ste 508 San Francisco • 415.641.6996

RICHARD PRINTZ

Richard Henry Printz, MD

599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 202 Greenbrae • 415.461.8636

MARI-PAUL THIET

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2566

KIRSTEN VOSS

Prima Medical Group 1260 S Eliseo Dr, 2nd Floor Greenbrae • 415.461.7800

DONNA WIGGINS

Golden Gate Ob/Gyn 1725 Montgomery St, Ste 200 San Francisco • 415.666.1250

GERALD WILNER

Prima Medical Group 5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 117 Larkspur • 415.924.9770

HEIDI WITTENBERG

California Pacific edical Center 2100 Webster St, Ste 319 San Francisco • 415.923.3123

REBECCA YEE

Pacific Gynecology OB Medical Group 2100 Webster St, Ste 319 San Francisco • 415.923.3123

PEARL YEE

Pearl Yee, MD 2661 Ocean Ave San Francisco • 415.405.0200

ONCOLOGY

ROY E ABENDROTH

California Pacific edical Center 2333 Buchanan St, Level B San Francisco • 415.600.3600

BOBBIE HEAD

Marin Specialty Care 1350 S Eliseo, Ste 200 Greenbrae • 415.925.5000

JUDITH A LUCE

UCSF Hematology Oncology Division 995 Potrero Ave San Francisco • 415.476.4082

GARRETT SMITH

Smith Integrative Oncology 55 Francisco St, Ste 700 San Francisco • 415.682.0843

MARGARET TEMPERO

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.9888

BERTRAND TUAN

Pacific ematology & Oncology 2100 Webster St, Ste 225 San Francisco • 415.923.3012

KENNETH S YAMAMOTO

California Pacific edical Center 2645 Ocean Ave, Ste 305 San Francisco • 415.337.2121

The Good-for-You Getaway

DURING TURBULENT ECONOMIC times, job security worries can be a major life stressor. That could be why 61 percent of Americans surveyed say they are willing to work on vacation, up from 51 percent in 2012. But that’s really a shame. Because according to a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University, if you don’t disengage, you miss the opportunity to rest up and recharge. Their study examined what it called “respite effects,” which measures relief from job stress before, during and after vacations. The team found that those who are electronically hooked up to the office — even while sipping mojitos beachside — are less likely to receive the real benefits of a vacation. And just what are those benefits?

Well, for starters, it could save your life. A State University of New York study of middle-aged men at risk for cardiovascular disease, for example, suggests that those who skipped vacations for five consecutive years were 30 percent more likely to su ffer heart attacks than those who took at least one week off ach year. A second study by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Boston University, suggests a similar outcome for women. Those who took vacations once every six years or less were almost eight times more likely to su ffer heart attacks or die of cardiac causes. Even missing one year’s vacation was associated with a higher risk of heart disease.

All work and no play can also take a toll on your mental health. A study of 1,500 women published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal found that those who take vacations twice a year or more are less likely to become tense, depressed or tired than those who took vacations

once

two years.

A vacation can also be an opportune time to break a bad habit. Numerous studies suggest that behavior patterns are easier to change when you are in a new environment. It’s hard to give up ca ffeine, for example, when swinging by Starbucks on the way to the office is part of your daily routine. Ditto for habitually coming home from work and parking yourself in front of the TV. But the daily cues are different on vacation, creating the perfect opportunity to establish healthier patterns. You might, for example, try reading a book rather than staring at the TV when you return to your hotel room. Likewise, substituting an herbal tea for a double espresso allows you to treat yourself without the ca ffeine jolt.

Another argument for making changes while on vacation: Since some habits help us control anxiety, trying to break them when you’re less tense can increase your chance of success, says Scott Barshack, a Corte Madera–based psychiatrist: “If your bad habit is smoking cigarettes, a vacation can be a good place to stop, as you’ll be in a more relaxed environment.”

Of course, all this thinking is based on the assumption that your vacation lowers your stress rather than raises it. So choose your destination and itinerary wisely. “Recent psychiatric, dietary and cardiac research suggest that stress may be creating in flammatory states in the body, which, in turn, can release toxic cytokines and contribute to things like depression, neurodegenerative disease, cardiac disease and diabetes,” says Barshack. On that note, may we suggest a B&B weekend in Napa rather than a week in your mother-in-law’s spare room? D.M.D.

every

The same study suggests marital satisfaction declines when vacation time decreases.

The team found that those who are electronically hooked up to the office — even while sipping mojitos beachside — are less likely to receive the real benefits of a vacation.

OPHTHALMOLOGY

EVERETT AI

Pacific ye Associates 2100 Webster, Ste 214 San Francisco • 415.923.3007

ROBERT ANDERSON

Robert Anderson, MD 900 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.8200

JOHN CAMPBELL

Marin Eyes 901 E St, Ste 270 San Rafael • 415.454.5565

WAYNE FUNG

Pacific ye Associates 2100 Webster St, Ste 214 San Francisco • 415.923.3007

DANIEL GOODMAN

Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco 2211 Bush St San Francisco • 415.474.3333

CREIG HOYT

UCSF Medical Center 8 Koret Way San Francisco • 415.353.2560

DAVID HWANG

Koret Vision Center 8 Koret Way San Francisco • 415.514.6920

STEPHEN MCLEOD

UCSF Medical Center 8 Koret Way San Francisco • 415.514.8200

KATHRYN NAJAFI-TAGOL

Eye Institute of Marin 4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 200A San Rafael • 415.444.0300

JAHANGIR SADEGHI

Jahangir Sadeghi MD 950 Northgate Dr, Ste 209 San Rafael • 415.479.2372

DANIEL SCHWARTZ

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 7th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2402

GAYLE SHIMOKAJI

Shapiro & Shimokaji, MDs 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 203 Greenbrae • 415.925.2020

JOHN SHIN

Marin Eyes

901 E St, Ste 285 San Rafael • 415.454.5565

ROBERT STAMPER

Koret Vision Center 8 Koret Way San Francisco • 415.514.6920

A ALAN WEBER

Alan Weber, MD 5 Bon Air Rd Larkspur • 415.945.9065

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY

SIGURD BERVEN

UCSF Spine Center

400 Parnassus Ave, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 866.817.7463

SERENA HU

UCSF Spine Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 866.817.7463

BRIAN SU

Mt. Tam Orthopedics and Spine Center 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 120 Larkspur • 415.927.5300

BOBBY TAY

UCSF Spine Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 866.817.7463

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

KENNETH AKIZUKI

Kenneth Hideo Akizuki, MD 1375 Sutter St, Ste 105 San Francisco • 415.387.4900

CHRISTINA ALLEN

University of California San Francisco 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

LESLEY ANDERSON

Anderson Knee and Shoulder Center 2100 Webster St, Ste 309 San Francisco • 415.923.3029

PETER BARRY

Marin Hills Medical Group Inc 711 D St, Ste 102 San Rafael • 415.457.7414

JOHN BELZER

California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 1099 D St, Ste 105 San Rafael • 415.461.1600

RAYMOND M BONNEAU

Prima Medical Group 165 Rowland Way, Ste 100 Novato • 415.898.4211

KEVIN BOZIC

UCSF Orthopaedic Institute 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

SHANE BURCH

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2739

ROBERT BYERS

Mt. Tam Orthopedics and Spine Center 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 120 Larkspur • 415.927.5300

PETER CALLANDER

California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 1099 D St, Ste 105 San Rafael • 415.461.1600

R RICHARD COUGHLIN

UCSF Medical Center 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

CHRISTOPHER COX

California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 3838 California St, Ste 715 San Francisco • 415.668.8010

ELIANA DELGADO

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.9372

MOHAMMAD DIAB

UCSF Medical Center 1300 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 204 Greenbrae • 415.353.2967

JON DICKINSON

California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 1099 D St, Ste 105 San Rafael • 415.461.1600

KEITH DONATTO

California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 1099 D St, Ste 105 San Rafael • 415.461.1600

BRIAN FEELEY

UCSF Medical Center 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

JONATHAN GOFF

Mt. Tam Orthopedics 18 Bon Air Rd Larkspur • 415.927.5300

DAVID H GOLTZ

Mt. Tam Orthopedics 18 Bon Air Rd Larkspur • 415.927.5300

LEONARD GORDON

Post Street Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 2299 Post St, Ste 107 San Francisco • 415.776.7878

WILLIAM GREEN

California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 1099 D St, Ste 105 San Rafael • 415.461.1600

KEN HSU

St. Mary’s Medical Center 1 Shrader St, Ste 450 San Francisco • 415.750.5570

UTKU KANDEMIR

California Pacific edical Center 1580 Valencia St, Ste 106 San Francisco • 415.206.7846

JAMES KELLY

California Pacific edical Center 2351 Clay St, Ste 510 San Francisco • 415.392.3225

JOHN KEOHANE

Mt. Tam Orthopedics 18 Bon Air Rd Larkspur • 415.927.5300

HUBERT KIM

UCSF Medical Center 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

DIMITRIY KONDRASHOV

St. Mary’s Medical Center 1 Shrader St, Ste 450 San Francisco • 415.750.5570

LISA LATTANZA

Lisa Lee Lattanza MD 1500 Owens St, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2808

MARK LAWLER

Marin Orthopedics And Sports Medicine 7100 Redwood Blvd, Ste 200 Novato • 415.492.1600

KEVIN LOUIE Kevin W Louie 2100 Webster St, Ste 117 San Francisco • 415.600.3835

ANTHONY LUKE

University of California San Francisco 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.7566

GORDON LUNDY

Gordon Lundy, MD 2100 Webster St, Ste 117 San Francisco • 415.923.3015

CHUNBONG MA

UCSF Orthopaedic Institute 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

ERIC MEINBERG

Eric Meinberg, MD 2550 23rd St, Bldg 9, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.206.7846

WILLIAM MONTGOMERY

San Francisco Orthopaedic Surgeons

One Shrader St, Ste 650 San Francisco • 415.221.0665

SAAM MORSHED

UCSF Medical Center 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.9400

TOM NORRIS

California Pacific edical Center 2351 Clay St, Ste 510 San Francisco • 415.392.3225

RICHARD O’DONNELL

UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.885.3800

MICHAEL OECHSEL

Mt. Tam Orthopedics 18 Bon Air Rd Larkspur • 415.927.5300

KIRSTINA OLSON

UCSF Medical Center 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

MICHAEL RIES

UCSF Orthopaedic Institute 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

COLEEN SABATINI

University of California San Francisco 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2967

THOMAS SAMPSON

Post Street Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 2299 Post St, Ste 107 San Francisco • 415.776.7878

NICOLE STRAUSS SCHROEDER

UCSF/SFGH 2550 23rd St, Building 9, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.206.7846

DANIEL SOLOMON

Marin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 7100 Redwood Blvd, Ste 200 Novato • 415.492.1600

CHARLES STUART

Mt. Tam Orthopedics 18 Bon Air Rd Larkspur • 415.927.5300

ROBERT TEASDALE

Robert Teasdale, MD 1375 S Eliseo Dr Greenbrae • 415.461.4150

THOMAS VAIL

UCSF Orthopaedic Institute 1500 Owens St San Francisco • 415.353.2808

NOAH WEISS

Weiss Orthopedics 100 Rowland Way, Ste 200 Novato • 415.878.0300

EUGENE WOLF

Eugene M Wolf MD Inc 3000 California St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.563.2600

JAMES ZUCHERMAN

St. Mary’s Medical Center 1 Shrader St, Ste 450 San Francisco • 415.750.5570

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

ROMEO AGBAYANI

Marin ENT

1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 103 Greenbrae • 415.461.9770

MARK COUREY

UCSF Medical Center 2330 Post St, 5th Floor San Francisco • 415.885.7700

IVAN EL-SAYED

UCSF Medical Center 2380 Sutter St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

THOMAS ENGEL

San Francisco Ear Nose & Throat 3838 California St, Ste 505 San Francisco • 415.751.4914

ANDREW GOLDBERG

University of California

San Francisco

2380 Sutter St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

WINTHROP HALL

Winthrop H Hall Jr, MD 165 Rowland Way, Ste 202 Novato • 415.897.3070

KAMBRIDGE HRIBAR

Kambridge Hribar, MD 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 203 Greenbrae • 415.925.2020

JACOB JOHNSON

San Francisco Otolaryngology

450 Sutter St, Ste 933 San Francisco • 415.362.5443

VANESSA KENYON

SF Ear Nose & Throat 3838 California St, Ste 505 San Francisco • 415.751.4914

THERESA KIM

San Francisco Otolaryngology 450 Sutter St, Ste 933 San Francisco • 415.362.5443

LAWRENCE LUSTIG

UCSF Medical Center 2380 Sutter St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

ANDREW MURR

UCSF Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery 2380 Sutter St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

STEVEN PLETCHER

UCSF Medical Center 2380 Sutter St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

MATTHEW RUSSELL

UCSF Medical Center 2380 Sutter St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

GARY RUST

California Pacific edical Center 45 Castrol St, Ste 210 San Francisco • 415.626.4900

BRIAN SCHINDLER

San Francisco Otolaryngology 450 Sutter St, Ste 933 San Francisco • 415.362.5443

DAVID SCHINDLER

San Francisco Otolaryngology 450 Sutter St, Ste 933 San Francisco • 415.362.5443

MICHAEL SHAPIRO

Shapiro & Shimokaji MDs

1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 203 Greenbrae • 415.925.2020

MARK SINGER

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 2340 Clay St, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.600.3898

STEVEN WANG

UCSF Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery 2380 Sutter St, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.885.7528

ANDREA YEUNG

San Francisco Otolaryngology 450 Sutter St, Ste 933 San Francisco • 415.362.5443

PATHOLOGY

IMOK CHA

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7174

CHRISTOPHER JACQUES

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

FREDERICK KRETZSCHMAR

Marin Medical Labs 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7170

PAUL WASSERSTEIN

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE

JEFFERY FINEMAN

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, M680 San Francisco • 415.476.5153

PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

BARBARA BENNETT

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation - Kalmanovitz Child Development Center 1625 Van Ness, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.600.6200

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

STEPHEN GITELMAN

UCSF Medical Center

400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7337

STEPHEN ROSENTHAL

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7337

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

MELVIN HEYMAN

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2813

SUE RHEE

& ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

PEDIATRIC

CHARLES IRWIN

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2002

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

LAURENCE CHENG

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7337

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

PAUL STANGER

UCSF Medical Center

400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2008

NIKOLA TEDE

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 3700 California St, Ste B555 San Francisco • 415.600.0770

DAVID TEITEL

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, Moffitt San Francisco • 415.353.4704

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2605

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY

ARTHUR ABLIN

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, M647 San Francisco • 415.476.4881

MICHELLE HERMISTON

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 1st Floor San Francisco • 415.476.3831

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

PEGGY WEINTRUB

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2813

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY

PAUL BRAKEMAN

UCSF Medical Center 533 Parnassus Ave, Ste U585 San Francisco • 415.476.2423

Obamacare for the Previously Insured

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF Obamacare (aka the A ffordable Care Act) hasn’t exactly been seamless. And while some people are still fuming over malfunctioning websites and canceled policies, others are just wondering, “If my policy wasn’t canceled and I’m not using the insurance exchange, does any of this matter to me?”

In a word, yes. The largest overhaul of our nation’s health care system impacts everyone. It’s still too soon, however, to evaluate many of the specifics. Some experts argue the new laws will greatly improve the overall quality of health care. Others wholeheartedly believe the quality will decline. Whether health care costs will skyrocket is also a big unknown. “I think it’s going to be a few years before we can really gauge effectiveness of the A ffordable Care Act,” says Nicole Kasabian Evans, vice president of communications for the California Association of Health Plans. “We need to give people time to embrace all the changes.”

Most Likely to Benefit

Of the previously insured population, the subset most likely to notice immediate change is the 15 percent of Californians who are self-insured or receive their health care benefits through a workplace with fewer than 50 employees. This group will likely enjoy more robust coverage. The reason: all individual and small business insurance plans must now include the same essential benefits provided by health care plans purchased through the government exchange.

Insurance companies, for example, can no longer impose a lifetime limit on what they spend on essential health care benefits like hospitalization, rehabilitative services and emergency services. Additionally, these insurance plans must cover things like prescription drug and mental health services. Benefits may include co-pays or require you to meet a speci fic deduction minimum, but coverage cannot be excluded for the policy.

Of course, these givens can include many caveats. If you have a very basic policy, for example, your insurance company must pay for your prescription drugs, but that

doesn’t mean they’ll cover any and all prescriptions. You may be limited to a generic version of a drug, and if there are multiple drugs to treat a speci fic illness you may only have access to the least expensive option.

Keep in mind, however, that a small percentage of Californians with individual and small business policies are exempt from adhering to new coverage minimums because they were purchased before the A ffordable Care Act was signed into law back in 2010. However, once a plan undergoes any signi ficant changes in pricing or benefits, it becomes ineligible for grandfather status. So the number of remaining noncompliant plans is expected to dwindle as time goes by.

How do you know if your plan has to comply with new health care laws? The easiest way to find out is to ask your company’s benefits administrator. If you are a small business owner or do not have group coverage, you’ll need to read the fine print. Insurance companies must disclose grandfathered plans in all materials describing plan benefits.

And for Everyone Else

If you’re one of the three out of four Californians insured through a large group policy, you may still benefit from changes to the health care law. One perk that’s universal to all health care plans: Dependents under age 26 can now stay on their parents’ policy, even when they have access to their own employer-sponsored health plan. This provision actually became law when the A ffordable Care Act wa s fi rst passed in 2010. What’s new, however, is that as of 2014, all plans, even those with grandfather status, must extend those benefits to adult children, even when that child has the option of being covered by an employer.

The new health care law also eliminates the problem of “job lock,” a situation where an employee or one of his dependents develops a health condition that prevents him or her from leaving a job for fear that medical insurance will then be too expensive or not available at all. As of 2014, there’s no such thing as being uninsurable. An applicant cannot be turned down regardless of any preexisting health conditions, nor will a chronic health condition a ffect the amount you pay for premiums. “Your insurance premiums will be based only on your age and where you live,” says Kasabian Evans. “If you buy through the

exchange, your income will be a factor, because depending on what you earn, you may be eligible for subsidies.”

Kasabian Evans also points out that although the A ffordable Care Act is a federal law, nuances on how certain rules are enforced can vary from state to state. So if you still have questions, visit the California Association of Health Plans website at calhealthplans.org. It’s got lots of good information. And it doesn’t freeze up or get glitchy when you poke around for answers. D.M.D.

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY

ELLIOTT SHERR

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.3682

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY

NALIN GUPTA

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2342

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY

WILLIAM GOOD

William Good, MD 100 Tamal Plaza, Ste 120 Corte Madera • 415.924.4313

PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY

ANNA MEYER

UCSF Pediatric Otolaryngology

2330 Post St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

KRISTINA ROSBE

UCSF Pediatric Otolaryngology 2330 Post St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2757

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY

EMILY VON SCHEVEN

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7337

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

HANMIN LEE

UCSF Medical Center 513 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.476.2538

PEDIATRICS

SALEH ADI

UCSF Pediatric Cardiothoracic 1500 Owens St, Ste 300 San Francisco • 415.514.6234

EILEEN AICARDI

Golden Gate Pediatrics 61 Camino Alto, Ste 107 Mill Valley • 415.388.6303

LEE ATKINSON

UCSF Medical Center 2330 Post St, Ste 320 San Francisco • 415.353.2447

RACHEL BAUER

Prima Medical Group 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 216 Mill Valley • 415.383.3500

BROCK BERNSTEN

California Pacific edical Center 61 Camino Alto, Ste 103 Mill Valley • 415.383.0918

JULIE BOKSER

Tamalpais Pediatrics 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.0440

SETH BOKSER

University of California San Francisco 533 Parnassus Ave, U585 San Francisco • 415.476.9133

NELSON BRANCO

Tamalpais Pediatrics 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.0440

MICHAEL CABANA

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2000

SUZANNE CHRISTIE

Prima Medical Group 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 216 Mill Valley • 415.383.3500

MORT COWAN

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, 6th Floor San Francisco • 415.476.2188

KATHERINE CROSBY

SF Bay Pediatrics 525 Spruce St San Francisco • 415.668.8900

SUSAN DAB

SF Bay Pediatrics 525 Spruce St San Francisco • 415.668.8900

MARTIN ERNSTER

Golden Gate Pediatrics

61 Camino Alto, Ste 107 Mill Valley • 415.388.6303

GARY GIN

SF Bay Pediatrics 525 Spruce St San Francisco • 415.668.8900

WILLIAM GONDA

Golden Gate Pediatrics 61 Camino Alto, Ste 107 Mill Valley • 415.388.6303

CINDY GREENBERG

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 205 San Rafael • 415.479.7244

JOHN HARVEY

Tamalpais Pediatrics

599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.0440

ERIN HEATH

Tamalpais Pediatrics 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.0440

TRACEY HESSEL

Marin Community Clinics 6100 Redwood Blvd Novato • 415.448.1500

MARTIN JOFFE

Sexton Joffe & Urbac 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 1A Greenbrae • 415.461.5436

ALAN JOHNSON

SF Bay Pediatrics 525 Spruce St San Francisco • 415.668.8900

TIMOTHY KELLY

UCSF Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.502.5559

UTA KERL

Prima Medical Group 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 216 Mill Valley • 415.383.3500

LISA LEAVITT

Marin Community Clinics 3110 Kerner Blvd San Rafael • 415.448.1500

JOHN LEE

Tamalpais Pediatrics 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.0440

JAN MAISEL

Tamalpais Pediatrics 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.0440

KATHRYN MEIER

Marin Pediatric Associates 1100 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 106 Greenbrae • 415.461.8828

JANE MEILL

Marin Pediatric Associates

1100 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 106 Greenbrae • 415.461.8828

CAROL MILLER

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2000

KARA ORNSTEIN

Marin Pediatric Associates 1100 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 106 Greenbrae • 415.461.8828

MARY PIEL

Golden Gate Pediatrics 61 Camino Alto, Ste 107 Mill Valley • 415.388.6303

GLENN ROSENBLUTH

UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital 505 Parnassus Ave, 6th Floor San Francisco • 415.476.9185

DAVID ROWITCH

UCSF Medical Center 533 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.476.7242

ARUP ROY-BURMAN

UCSF School of Medicine 505 Parnassus Ave, 6th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.1352

ERIC SCHER

Prima Medical Group 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

KATHRYN SEXTON

Sexton Joffe & Urbac 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 1A Greenbrae • 415.461.5436

DAVID TEJEDA

Sutter Pacific edical Foundation 3801 Sacramento St, Ste 219 San Francisco • 415.600.2403

ANN TROY

Ann Troy MD

920 Northgate Dr, Ste 9 San Rafael • 415.479.9797

ALAN UBA

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2000

KATRINA URBACH

Sexton Joffe & Urbac 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 1A Greenbrae • 415.461.5436

MICHAEL YAMAGUCHI

Terra Linda Pediatrics

4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 201 San Rafael • 415.479.8642

PEDIATRICS / G.I.

PHILIP ROSENTHAL

University of California San Francisco

400 Parnassus Avenue, 2nd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.2813

PERINATAL

JAMES GOLDBERG

San Francisco Perinatal Associates Inc

1 Daniel Burnham Ct, Ste 230C San Francisco • 415.202.1200

PHYSIATRY

ALEX BARCHUK

Kentfield Rehab & Specialty Hospital

1125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield • 41.456.9680

DEBORAH DOHERTY

Kentfield Rehab & Specialty Hospital

1125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield • 41.456.9680

HOLLY KELLY

Marin Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

7100 Redwood Blvd, Ste 200 Novato • 415.492.1600

ERNEST H SPONZILLI

Mt. Tam Orthopedics 2 Bon Air Rd Larkspur • 415.927.5300

PLASTIC SURGERY

JAMES ANTHONY

James Peter Anthony, MD 450 Sutter St, Ste 2630 San Francisco • 415.395.7323

KENNETH BERMUDEZ

Kenneth Bermudez, MD 525 Spruce St, Ste 2 San Francisco • 415.668.2122

CAROLYN CHANG

Carolyn Chieng Lin Chang, MD 2100 Webster St, Ste 508 San Francisco • 415.923.3070

TANCREDI D’AMORE

Tancredi Plastic Surgery 21 Tamal Vista Blvd, Ste 103 Greenbrae • 415.927.7660

MIGUEL DELGADO

Marin Cosmetic Surgery Center 165 Rowland Way, Ste 300 Novato • 415.898.4161

KEITH DENKLER

Keith Denkler, MD 275 Magnolia Ave Larkspur • 415.924.6010

ISSA ESHIMA

Issa Eshima, MD 1199 Bush St, Ste 490 San Francisco • 415.567.7076

CYNTHIA GOODMAN

Cynthia Marie Hom Goodman, MD 1240 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.925.8555

TERRY HAND

Terry Lee Hand, MD 900 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 103 Greenbrae • 415.461.6742

SCOTT HANSEN

University of California San Francisco 350 Parnassus Ave, Ste 509 San Francisco • 415.353.4201

WILLIAM HOFFMAN

UCSF Plastic Surgery 350 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.4201

YNGVAR HVISTENDAHL

Plastic Surgery Specialists 350 Bon Air Rd, Ste 300 Greenbrae • 415.925.2880

GABRIEL M KIND

California Pacific edical Center 45 Castro St, Ste 410 San Francisco • 415.565.6884

COREY MAAS

The Maas Clinic 2400 Clay St San Francisco • 415.567.7000

ROLAND MINAMI

Roland Takashi Minami, MD 1240 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.461.1240

EDWARD MIRANDA

Pacific Platic Surgery Group 77 Van Ness, Ste 302 San Francisco • 415.937.8968

KHASHAYAR MOHEBALI Khashayar Mohebali, MD 21 Tamal Vista Blvd, Ste 103 Corte Madera • 415.927.7660

ZIV PELED

Peled Plastic Surgery 525 Spruce St, Ste 2 San Francisco • 415.751.0583

STANLEY G POULOS

Plastic Surgery Specialists 350 Bon Air Rd, Ste 300 Greenbrae • 415.925.2880

HANI SBITANY

University of California San Francisco 400 Parnassus Ave, Ste A655 San Francisco • 415.353.4201

DAVID YOUNG

UCSF Plastic Surgery 400 Parnassus Ave, Ste A655 San Francisco • 415.353.4201

PODIATRY

JEFFREY AMEN Sutter Health 1615 Hill Rd, Ste E Novato • 415.898.4828

RUSSELL DAVIS

Sutter Health 2 Bon Air Rd, Ste 150 Larkspur • 415.927.3338

JAMES DIETZ

Mill Valley Podiatry Group 203 East Blithedale Ave, Ste B Mill Valley • 415.381.0330

MARK DRUCKER

Mark Drucker DPM

750 Las Gallinas Ave, Ste 115 San Rafael • 415.472.5575

ANTHONY FEDRIGO

Fedrigo Podiatry 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 207 Greenbrae • 415.461.6555

DAVID HANNAFORD

David Hannaford, MD 750 Las Gallinas Ave, Ste 102 San Rafael • 415.499.8000

ALICIA KNEE

Alicia Knee, MD 2100 Webster St, Ste 117 San Francisco • 415.827.7337

HOWARD ORTMAN

Mt. Tam Foot and Ankle 711 D St, Ste 114 San Rafael • 415.454.1944

JAMES ROBISON

Marin Foot & Ankle 7 N Knoll Rd, Ste 3 Mill Valley • 415.388.2777

EUGENE SPECTOR

Eugene Spector, MD 2100 Webster St, Ste 407 San Francisco • 415.923.3082

STEPHEN J WAGSTAFF

Stephen J Wagstaff, M 1363 S Eliseo Dr, Ste C Greenbrae • 415.925.1150

PSYCHIATRY

SCOTT BARSHACK

Scott Barshack, MD 2 Fifer Ave, Ste 200 Corte Madera • 415.927.6690

RALPH BIEN

Ralph Daniel Bien MD

750 Las Gallinas Ave, Ste 213 San Rafael • 415.461.4534

ADRIENNE FRATINI

Adrienne Fratini, MD 45 Camino Alto Mill Valley • 415.753.2500

SCOTT OLSON

Scott Edward Olson MD 2 Fifer Ave, Ste 200 Corte Madera • 415.927.6695

WILLIAM PREY

William Prey, MD 16 Miller Ave, Ste 205 Mill Valley • 415.381.2619

PULMONOLOGY

DARYA SOTO

Darya Soto, MD 100 Rowland Way, Ste 300 Novato • 415.878.0225

PULMONOLOGY / CRITICAL CARE

VINEET KAPUR

Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae • 415.925.7000

GUY LIVNAT

Prima Medical Group 100-A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

ROBERT NEWBURY

Prima Medical Group 75 Rowland Way, Ste 100 Novato • 415.897.9664

MERRILL NISAM

Prima Medical Group 100-A Drakes Landing Rd, Ste 225 Greenbrae • 415.924.1214

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

FRANCINE HALBERG

Marin Specialy Care 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 100 Greenbrae • 415.925.7326

LLOYD MIYAWAKI

Marin Specialty Care 1350 S Eliseo Drive, Ste 100 Greenbrae • 415.925.7326

JOSEPH POEN

Marin Specialty Care 1350 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 100 Greenbrae • 415.925.7326

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY

MARCELLE CEDARS

UCSF Fertility Group 2356 Sutter St, 7th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7475

LINDA GIUDICE

UCSF Fertility Group 2356 Sutter St, 7th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7475

RETINA SPECIALIST

ARTHUR FU

West Coast Retina Medical Group 100 Tamal Plaza, Ste 120 Corte Madera • 415.927.6600

H RICHARD MCDONALD

West Coast Retina Medical Group 100 Tamal Plaza, Ste 120 Corte Madera • 415.927.6600

RHEUMATOLOGY

NEAL BIRNBAUM

Neal Birnbaum, MD 2100 Webster St, Ste 112 San Francisco • 415.923.3060

PETER STEIN

Marin Rheumatology 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.464.9604

SURGERY - BARIATRIC, GI, ENDOCRINE

GREGG JOSSART

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation 101 Rowland Way, Ste 220 Novato • 415.923.3200

SURGERY - GENERAL

EDWARD ALFREY

Prima Medical Group 5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 101 Larkspur • 415.924.2515

MICHAEL BOZUK

Sutter Health 3835 Cypress Dr, Ste 202 Petaluma • 707.763.3967

HOBART HARRIS

UCSF Medical Center 513 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2161

ASSAD HASSOUN

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation 2340 Clay St, 4th Floor San Francisco • 415.600.1010

KIMBERLY KIRKWOOD

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, Ste 655 San Francisco • 415.353.2161

CRYSTINE LEE

Prima Medical Group 5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 101 Larkspur • 415.924.2515

JONATHAN LEVIN

Jonathan Michael Levin MD 165 Rowland Way, Ste 312 Novato • 415.898.6190

MICHELLE LI San Francisco Surgical Medical Group 3838 California St, Ste 616 San Francisco • 415.668.0411

JAMES MINNIS

Prima Medical Group 5 Bon Air Rd, Ste 101 Larkspur • 415.924.2515

ROBERT OSORIO

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation 2340 Clay St, 4th Floor San Francisco • 415.600.1010

SCOTT PERRYMAN

Prima Medical Group 651 1st St West, Ste K Sonoma • 707.938.3870

SURGERY - ONCOLOGY

PETER RICHARDS

Peter Richards, MD 3838 California St, Ste 612-A San Francisco • 415.221.0735

SURGERY - TRANSPLANT

NANCY ASCHER

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2161

PETER STOCK

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave, 7th Floor San Francisco • 415.353.1551

SURGERY - UROLOGIC CANCER / ONCOLOGY

MAXWELL MENG

UCSF Urologic Oncology Practice 1600 Divisadero St San Francisco • 415.353.7171

THORACIC SURGERY

PETER ANASTASSIOU Sutter Health 2100 Webster St, Ste 200 San Francisco • 415.600.7860

KEVIN HILER

Kevin Hiler, MD

1700 California St, Ste 550 San Francisco • 415.292.8999

UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY

PETER CARROLL

UCSF Medical Center 1600 Divisadero St, 3rd Floor San Francisco • 415.353.7171

UROLOGY

LAURENCE BASKIN

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2200

PATRICK M BENNETT

Marin Specialty Care

1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.461.4000

PETER BRETAN

Marin Sonoma Urology Associates 165 Rowland Way, Ste 303 Novato • 415.892.0904

BART GERSHBEIN

Bart Gershbein, MD

1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 102 Greenbrae • 415.464.9988

GARY D GROSSFELD

Marin Specialty Care

1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.461.4000

ROBERT KAHN

Golden Gate Urology 2100 Webster St, Ste 222 San Francisco • 415.202.0250

HARRY NEUWIRTH

Marin Specialty Care 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.461.4000

RODMAN ROGERS

Golden Gate Urology 3838 California St, Ste 803 San Francisco • 415.668.3600

DAVID M RUDNIK

Marin Specialty Care 1000 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 201 Greenbrae • 415.461.4000

IRA SHARLIP

Golden Gate Urology 2100 Webster St, Ste 222 San Francisco • 415.202.0250

MARSHALL STOLLER

UCSF Medical Center 400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco • 415.353.2200

PAUL TUREK

The Turek Clinic 55 Francisco St, Ste 300 San Francisco • 415.392.3200

VASCULAR SURGERY

SUSAN BAILEY

Susan Bailey, MD 1580 Valencia St, Ste 412 San Francisco • 415.901.4528

LAURA K PAK

Sirona Vascular Center 1100 S Eliseo Dr, Ste 2A Greenbrae • 415.925.8346

WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS

GAIL ALTSCHULER

The Altschuler Center for Weight Loss and Wellness 400 Professional Center Dr, Ste 411 Novato • 415.897.9800

PROVIDING EXPERT CARE IN HOSPITAL MEDICINE

MARIN HOSPITALIST MEDICAL GROUP (MHMG) has been providing outstanding care to patients at Marin General Hospital since 1998. As specialists in Adult Hospital Medicine, we’re the doctors chosen by primary care providers to take care of their patients who are admitted to Marin General Hospital. Our experienced, board-certi fied physicians manage inpatients’ medical needs 24/7 throughout their stay at Marin General. We’re experts in treating acute illness and dedicated entirely to our patients’ speedy recovery. Being hospital based, we’re immediately available if patients have a change in condition, and we collaborate with other Marin General specialists to coordinate the highest level of care.

As our patients near discharge, we work as a team with the nurses, case managers, other hospital staffand specialists to come up with the best and safest possible discharge plan for our patients. We go over this plan with our patients and their families, and keep the primary care providers in the loop so that all will go smoothly after discharge and patients will have timely follow-up.

As Marin physicians, we have strong community ties and a deep caring for our community and our hospital. Being locally grown and invested in our community has been a core value for our group since its inception. We believe that the best way to serve a hospital and its community of patients is to be invested in that community. By being part of the community, we as physicians understand the many unique needs of our complex patient population and are therefore best able to provide them outstanding care at the time they are the most vulnerable. For over 14 years, we’ve provided exceptional hospital treatment, and we look forward to many more years of caring for patients at Marin General Hospital.

250 Bon Air Road Greenbrae, CA 94904 415.925.7086 maringeneral.org

Pictured (standing, from left):

Hima Satyavolu, M.D.*

Andrea Ngo, M.D.

Michael Vaughan, M.D. Kerry Davidson, M.D.*

(sitting, from left):

Douglas Cohen, M.D.*

Jason Green, M.D.*

Jeremy Juriansz, M.D.

Son Nguyen, M.D.*

Ray Brindley, M.D.*

Susan Sun, M.D. Thato Brumwell, M.D.

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

WORLD-RENOWNED DERMATOLOGY EXPERTISE

AT UCSF DERMATOLOGY WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED, INNOVATIVE TREATMENT backed by outstanding clinical expertise, education, training and research. World leaders in the care of patients with skin disease, we’re the major dermatology referral center for Northern California. On our Mount Zion and our Parnasssus campuses, we o˜ er a wide range of specialty services in adult and pediatric medical, surgical and cosmetic care.

The Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center, continually at the forefront of skin cancer treatment, has pioneered techniques still used worldwide. Our team excels at Mohs micrographic surgery, a specialized approach with the best cure rates and reconstructive results. The Pediatric Dermatology Clinic, considered the gold standard in its field, is committed to improving the lives of children with every type of skin condition, o˜ ering state-of-the-art treatment for disfiguring lesions. UCSF’s Melanoma Center has transformed the way experts understand the condition, with discovery of important genetic mutations and molecular-based diagnostic tests. Our collection of tissue and data – one of the largest in the world – has been invaluable for studying melanoma’s progression and e˜ ectiveness of di˜ erent therapies.

1701 Divisadero Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco, CA 94115

Dermatological Surgery: 415.353.7878

Pediatric and Adult Dermatology: 415.353.7800 Melanoma Center: 415.353.9900 dermatology.ucsf.edu

Pictured (from left):

Erin Mathes, M.D.*, Anna Haemel, M.D.

Isaac Neuhaus, M.D., Jack Resneck Jr., M.D.*

Timothy Berger, M.D.*, Ilona Frieden, M.D.*

Nina Botto, M.D., Kelly Cordoro, M.D.*

Kanade Shinkai, M.D., Roy Grekin, M.D.*

Not pictured:

Lindy Fox, M.D.*, Renee Howard, M.D.*

Sarah Arron, M.D., PhD

Susana Ortiz-Urda, M.D., PhD

Maria Wei, M.D., PhD, Siegrid Yu, M.D.

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

THE PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY CLINIC AT UCSF is the premier pediatric dermatology practice in the Bay Area. Founded in 1983, it is the first pediatric dermatology group established in the area and is known as the gold standard of clinical excellence. The mission of UCSF Pediatric Dermatology is to provide comprehensive care for and improve the lives of children coping with every type of skin disease, from common to rare. Drs. Frieden, Cordoro and Mathes are world renowned for their exceptional patient care, clinical expertise, and scholarly contributions in pediatric dermatology. Together, they comprise one of the largest pediatric dermatology specialty clinics and dedicated pediatric laser centers in Northern California.

Board Certified in both dermatology and pediatric dermatology, the doctors are optimally trained and have decades of combined experience in treating children with skin problems. The practice o˜ ers the full range of dermatology care and features a state-of-the-art laser and surgery practice dedicated to children with bothersome or disfiguring lesions. UCSF Pediatric Dermatology is committed to quality, comprehensive, compassionate and innovative care for children with skin disease.

1701 Divisadero Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco, CA 94115

Dermatological Surgery: 415.353.7878 Pediatric and Adult Dermatology: 415.353.7800 Melanoma Center: 415.353.9900 dermatology.ucsf.edu

Pictured (from left):

Kelly Cordoro, M.D.*

Erin Mathes, M.D.* Ilona Frieden, M.D.*

Not pictured: Renee Howard, M.D.* * Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

PATIENT-FRIENDLY ORTHOPEDICS AND SPINE CARE IN THE NORTH BAY

MT. TAM ORTHOPEDICS OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE orthopedics and spine care from physicians with unparalleled experience in sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and arthritis management. We treat issues ranging from rotator cuff problems and ligament injuries to fractures and spinal disorders.

For most orthopedic problems, the first and preferred approach is nonsurgical, but if surgery is required, the specialists at Mt. Tam use the latest state-of-theart technologies. Even the most complex injuries, along with many common problems, can be repaired by today’s new minimally invasive methods and arthroscopy. Our surgeons are leaders in this pioneering approach, which results in accelerated recoveries and shorter hospital stays.

Our services include sports medicine care (we are the o° cial providers for the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Team), minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, joint resurfacing procedures, cartilage salvage and restoration for complex knee conditions, and spine care.

Our patients receive the same level of care we would want our own family to receive. Seamless integration of expert testing, award-winning physical therapy and superb surgical care have distinguished our practice as the leader in patient-friendly orthopedics in Marin and the North Bay.

18 Bon Air Road 2 Bon Air Road, Suite 120 Larkspur, CA 94939 415.927.5300

mttamorthopedics.com

Pictured (front row, from left):

Charles A. Stuart, M.D.*

John C. Keohane, M.D.* Robert H. Byers, M.D.* Brian W. Su, M.D.*

(back row, from left):

Edward S. Moon, M.D.

Abbey L. Kennedy, M.D. David H. Goltz, M.D.*

Michael J. Oechsel, M.D.* Jonathan R. Goff, M.D.* Ernest H. Sponzilli, M.D.*

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

SAN FRANCISCO SURGICAL MEDICAL GROUP

SAN FRANCISCO SURGICAL MEDICAL GROUP (SFSMG) is San Francisco’s premier surgical group specializing in colorectal, general and laparoscopic surgery. Our primary focus is on diseases of the abdomen. Though based primarily in two San Francisco locations, we have long appreciated the opportunity to care for North Bay patients and are excited to have recently opened an o˜ ce in Greenbrae to better serve Marin.

We provide comprehensive care ranging from the management of complex abdominal and gastrointestinal conditions to colorectal cancer screening. The scope of our practice includes treatment of abdominal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, gallbladder disorders, gastroesophageal reflux, hernias, endocrine disease and anorectal problems. Our surgeons are pioneers in laparoscopic abdominal surgery and in the use of new techniques for treating hemorrhoids, anorectal fistulas and pilonidal disease.

Our practice was established in 1939, and we take pride in our history of surgical excellence and leadership. We strive to maintain those standards set by our founders and past associates. We are proud of our heritage, our specialty training and our dedication to patient care. Members of our sta˝ speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Tagalog and Spanish.

3838 California Street, Suite 616 San Francisco, CA 94118 415.668.0411

2100 Webster Street, Suite 520 San Francisco, CA 94115 415.923.3020

sfsurgery.com

Pictured (from left):

Yanek Chiu, M.D., FACS, FASCRS*

Michael Abel, M.D., FACS, FASCRS*

Laurence Yee, M.D., FACS, FASCRS*

Jeffrey Sternberg, M.D., FACS, FASCRS

Michelle Li, M.D., FACS*

T. Philip Chung, M.D., FACS, FASCRS

Former Partners: Peter Volpe M.D., FACS, FASCRS

Thomas Russell, M.D., FACS, FASCRS

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

PACIFIC FERTILITY CENTER: PIONEERS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

PACIFIC FERTILITY CENTER’S (PFC) physicians are recognized internationally for their clinical expertise, outstanding academic credentials, and research contributions. PFC’s clinical laboratory director is held in high esteem worldwide.

PFC physicians have continually been voted “Best Doctors in America” by their peers and have been named top reproductive endocrinologists on the U.S. News Top Doctors list. PFC’s doctors have been performing in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures longer than any other program in the Bay Area. PFC physicians hold the highest level of accreditation in the field as certified subspecialists in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

PFC offers all of its fertility services on-site in one location, from intrauterine insemination (IUI) and ovulation induction, to complex IVF protocols using the most sophisticated techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for male factor cases or vitrification for egg and embryo “freezing.”

New programs o° ered at PFC:

• Fertility Preservation

• Comprehensive chromosome screening

• Donor Egg Bank

Located in San Francisco with easy access from Marin, PFC is open 365 days a year, o° ering flexible hours to accommodate each patient’s individual needs.

55 Francisco Street, 5th floor San Francisco, CA 94133 415.834.3095

PacificFertilityCenter.com

Pictured (from left):

Liyun Li, M.D.

Philip Chenette, M.D.*

Carl Herbert, M.D.

Isabelle Ryan, M.D.

Eldon Schriock, M.D.*

Carolyn Givens, M.D.

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

A TRADITION OF INNOVATIVE SPINE CARE

ST. MARY’S SPINE CENTER has o˜ ered a unique, collaborative approach to spine care since 1982, making it the longest continuously operating multidisciplinary spine center in the western United States. Patients at St. Mary’s Spine Center benefit from the shared knowledge of our experienced physicians and nurses.

Our nonsurgical treatment includes osteopathic manipulative medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and interventional pain management. We incorporate exercise, diet and functional integration into customized individual treatment for each person in every stage of his or her rehabilitation. We work extremely hard to first treat our patients without surgery and will review all of the options with you.

If surgery is required, we employ the latest methods, including vertebroplasty/ Kyphoplasty and other minimally invasive approaches, to dramatically reduce recovery time. Surgeons at the Spine Center invented many innovative procedures, including the X-Stop implant for treatment of spinal stenosis and Staflex to avoid fusion.

Doctors at the St. Mary’s Spine Center are experts in disc replacement surgery for the neck and back as well as leaders in cutting-edge technology, serving as FDA investigators in the development of artificial discs. Our team works closely together to provide continuity of care on each patient’s path to recovery.

1 Shrader Street, Suite 450 San Francisco, CA 94117 415.750.5570

stmarysmedicalcenter.org

Pictured (front row, from left):

James Zucherman, M.D.*

Jerel Glassman, D.O.

Masami Hattori, M.D. (back row, from left):

Ken Hsu, M.D.*

Dimitriy Kondrashov, M.D.* Quoc Vo, D.O. Judy Silverman, M.D.

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

RUTH RUBIN, M.D., M.P.H.

DR. RUTH RUBIN is a Board Certified Internist who has served in Marin County since 2000. She studied medicine at U.C. Davis and received her Masters in Public Health from U.C. Berkeley. For 20 years, Dr. Rubin has served on the clinical faculty at UCSF.

Dr. Rubin maintains a concierge practice which allows her to o° er more time, personalized care and enhanced support and services to her patients.

Chloe, Dr. Rubin’s therapy dog, is a hypoallergenic Maltese and a graduate of the Marin County SHARE program for therapy dogs. Chloe works with Dr. Rubin to maintain a warm and nurturing environment conducive to health and healing.

PERSONALIZED PRIMARY CARE

21 Tamal Vista Blvd Corte Madera, CA 94925 415.927.0101 877.888.5590

ANNE M. CUMMINGS, M.D., F.A.C.P.

DR. CUMMINGS IS A BOARD CERTIFIED INTERNIST and served on the clinical faculty of the University of California at San Francisco until 2002. She is a fellow with the American College of Physicians. This year marks her twelfth anniversary in private practice in Marin. Several years ago she transitioned into a full model concierge program which streamlined her practice and enabled her to offer more personalized, one-to-one, patientfocused care. She is active with Marin General Hospital, in both elected and volunteer capacity on several committees.

Dr. Cummings also volunteers with the American College of Physicians at the state and national levels. She maintains a positive work life balance with her support of the community and family time. She also served for four years as medical director for the Marin Services for Women, a drug and alcohol treatment program for women and children founded in 1978. She is married with three children.

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 201 Greenbrae, CA 94904 415.461.5552 877.888.5565

WORLD-CLASS ORTHOPAEDICS IN YOUR BACKYARD

The internationally recognized department of ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AT UCSF provides expert treatment for all aspects of musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics. Our experienced physicians have specific training in a range of orthopaedic specialties such as sports medicine, concussion, trauma, joint replacement, pediatrics, skeletal health, oncology, spine, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, and hand.

For our UCSF patients in the North Bay, we are pleased to o° er expanded services in Greenbrae. In this convenient Marin location, we provide treatment in pediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, primary care, and spinal disorders, continuing UCSF’s pioneering multidisciplinary approach to clinical care, education and outreach. Physicians work with patients to improve function and quality of life, tailoring plans to individual needs.

Our Marin High School dedicated sta° of certified athletic trainers and physicians provide high-quality sports medicine care and health education to young athletes.

By o° ering up-to-date information to students, coaches and parents, we keep youth performing at their potential both on the field and o° .

Whether you live down in Lucas Valley Road or down Petaluma Valley Road, we’re bringing our expertise to your backyard so you can get back to life!

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 204 Greenbrae, CA 94904

Sports Medicine 415.353.2808

Pediatric Orthopaedics 415.353.2967 Spinal Disorders 415.353.2739

orthosurg.ucsf.edu

Pictured (from left):

Back row; Saam Morshed, M.D.*, C. Benjamin Ma, M.D.*, Thomas Vail, M.D.*, Brian Feeley, M.D.*, Richard Coughlin, M.D.*

Front row; Hubert Kim, M.D.*, Anthony Luke, M.D.*, Bobby Tay, M.D.*, Richard O’Donnell, M.D.*

Not Pictured Top Docs; Eliana Delgado, M.D.*, Kirstina Olson, M.D.*, Christina Allen, M.D.*, Coleen Sabatini, M.D.*, Nicole Strauss Schroeder, M.D.*, Shane Burch, M.D.*, Sigurd Berven, M.D.*, Kevin Bozic, M.D.*, Mohammed Diab, M.D.*

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

LESLIE KARDOS, M.D., FACOG HEIDI WITTENBERG, M.D., FACOG

IF YOU NEED GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY, we have the experience to provide comprehensive patient education, perform challenging surgeries, and achieve superior results. Comprehensive Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

• Advanced DaVinci Robotic Benign Gynecologic Surgery

• > 550 complex benign cases performed robotically

• Single Incision “Virtually Scarless” Hysterectomy

• Acessa Radiofrequency Ultrasound Guided Ablation of Fibroids

• Minimally Invasive Procedures

• Heidi Wittenberg is one of the nation’s vanguard and first surgeons to be board certified in the field of Urogynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

• Leslie Kardos is the Director of Robotic Surgery, Division Gyn, CPMC

Pictured (from left):

Heidi Wittenberg, M.S., M.D. FACOG, FPMRS*

Leslie Kardos, M.D., FACOG

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

Pacific Gynecology Medical Group 2100 Webster Street, Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94115 415.923.3123 pacificgynsurgicalgroup.com

PLASTIC SURGERY SPECIALISTS was founded on the belief that our team of experts exceeds the sum of its parts. Drs. Yngvar A. Hvistendahl and Stanley G. Poulos — board-certified Marin County plastic surgeons with over 30 years of surgical experience — share the technical expertise and artistic vision necessary for exceptional results. Combining their strengths allows them to provide you, the patients, the best possible care.

PSS is a beautiful 6,000-square-foot-facility with a certified surgery center. Backed by an experienced staff of medical professionals, we provide state-of-the-art aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, along with noninvasive options such as Botox, fi llers, laser, and skin care. We stay up-to-the-minute with the latest procedures, including Smartlipo, Vaser ultrasonic, Venus radiofrequency Skin Tightening Treatments, Vectra 3 dimensional imaging , and home virtual consultation — always going above and beyond to deliver the high standard of excellence our patients have come to expect.

Pictured (from left):

Stanley G. Poulos, M.D.* Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D.* 350 Bon Air Road, Suite 300 Greenbrae, CA 94904 415.925.2880 psspecialists.com

A 60-YEAR HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE IN MARIN

MARINEYES IS A COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE CENTER with a long tradition of excellence and a commitment to using proven technologies that improve patients’ vision and quality of life. While specializing in cataract, laser vision correction (LASIK) and glaucoma treatment, we also provide preventive care and eye exams and treat a variety of ocular conditions. Our team approach includes board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists along with registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologists, and ophthalmic and surgical technicians. On-site optical dispensaries produce custom prescription eyewear, ensuring full continuity of care.

With two Marin locations, MarinEyes has grown remarkably since 1979 when Dr. Ernest W. Denicke — the county’s fi rst ophthalmologist, and a native of Ross — invited Dr. John R. Campbell, a Stanford graduate who interned and trained at California Pacific Medical Center, to practice with him in San Rafael. 1998 Dr. John C. Shin, experienced in corneal and external eye disease, joined the practice. Having practiced in Sonoma for 10 years before joining MarinEyes in 2008, Dr. Christian Kim is a refractive corneal specialist.

MarinEyes was an early adopter of electronic medical record, which currently links the clinic with the on-site surgery center, dramatically enhancing the ability to provide our patients with precise, e° cient, cost-e˛ ective care.

At MarinEyes we love the challenge of evaluating and implementing technological advances to benefit our patients and to contain health care costs in the process.

901 E. Street, Suite 285 San Rafael, CA 94901 415.454.5565

165 Rowland Way, Suite 207 Novato, CA 94945 415.892.0111

marineyes.com

Pictured (from left):

Christian K. Kim, M.D. John R. Campbell, M.D.* John C. Shin, M.D.* * Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE, COMPREHENSIVE CARE

KATHRYN NAJAFI-TAGOL, M.D.

EYE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, GLAUCOMA AND CATARACT SPECIALIST

AS MARIN’S ONLY FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED, full-time glaucoma specialist, Kathryn Najafi-Tagol is unique among area eye physicians. A board-certified ophthalmologist, she launched her independent, state-of-the-art practice in 2004. From eye exams to treatment, she provides comprehensive care, with a sta° of experienced optometrists, opticians and technicians and the latest equipment for diagnosing cataract, macular degeneration and more. An on-site optical boutique assures quality control so patients get the highestquality lenses and fashion frames available.

Specializing in laser and microsurgery, Dr. Najafi-Tagol is also a clinical instructor at California Pacific Medical Center, a longtime volunteer physician with EyeCare America, and a scientist involved in research on new drugs for currently untreatable conditions. While gratified to be performing sophisticated multifocal lens implant surgery that enables patients to see without glasses — “far and up close, often for the first time” — she’s a big believer in prevention. “Studies show half of people with glaucoma are unaware of this potentially blinding condition. Annual screening and early detection are key to keeping one’s eyesight bright.”

4000 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200A San Rafael, CA 94903 415.444.0300 eyeinstituteofmarin.com

KENNETH BERMUDEZ, M.D.

ANY SUCCESSFUL AESTHETIC SURGERY is a blend of science and art. Dr. Kenneth Bermudez, a highly experienced board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, works to not just meet but exceed patients’ goals. His exceptional skill in an array of procedures, including body contouring and facelift, let him deliver the best state-of-the-art care available. Trust, compassion and communication are key to the process, and this doctor truly listens, advising honestly on which treatments fit your needs. Always the aim is a balanced result that reduces signs of age and accentuates natural beauty to help people look and feel their best. He provides personalized care and is there with you every step, from fi rst consultation to recovery, supported by a knowledgeable, friendly sta° .

A Bay Area physician since 1992, Dr. Bermudez did his medical studies and surgical residencies at UCSF. He sees patients in an ideally located office and surgery center and has hospital privileges with California Pacific and Catholic Healthcare West.

525 Spruce Street San Francisco, CA 94118 415.668.2122 plasticsurgery-sf.com

CALIFORNIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE (CPOSM) has been providing comprehensive orthopaedic and sports medicine care to Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area for more than 40 years.

Our surgeons will provide you with the same level of elite care that they do for the San Francisco Ballet, Oakland A’s, Golden State Warriors, and many other area sports and entertainment patients.

We have three clinics to serve you, including our newest clinic conveniently located in San Rafael where we o˜ er same day and walk-in appointments in most cases. Call to fi nd out more or learn about our other clinics in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights and Pacific Heights.

For your convenience we offer in-house MRI and X-ray and have office hours five days a week. We accept most major insurance plans and are Brown & Toland providers. We look forward to serving you.

1099 D Street, Suite 105 San Rafael, CA 94901 marinorthopaedicinstitute.com 415.461.1600

3838 California Street, Suite 715 San Francisco, CA 94118 cposm.com 415.668.8010

Pictured (back row, from left):

Christopher V. Cox, M.D.*

Rowan Paul, M.D.

John P. Belzer, M.D.* Jon A. Dickinson, M.D.* (front row, from left):

Robert E. Mayle, Jr., M.D. Keith W. Chan, M.D.

Keith C. Donatto, M.D.*

Peter Callander, M.D.* W. Scott Green, M.D. William L. Green, M.D.*

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR HEALTH

MARIN FOOT AND ANKLE

SERVING MARIN COUNTY AND BEYOND SINCE 1991, Dr. James Robison, Dr. Samuel Meyers and the staff at Marin Foot and Ankle focus on family podiatry, sports medicine and preventive care. They believe that healthy feet are one of the most important aspects in maintaining overall health and fitness. Dr. Robison’s experience in podiatry is coupled with a genuine concern for his patients and a commitment to integration of technological advances in medicine. He believes that listening to and educating patients are the crucial components in ensuring a quick recovery and preventing future injury.

In addition, Marin Foot and Ankle employs electronic medical records, digital X-ray, laser skin and nail therapy, and onsite orthotic fabrication and adjustments. Surgical procedures are performed in o˜ ce and at Marin General or Marin Specialty Surgery Center. Dr. Robison assures his patients, “As athletes ourselves, we understand the importance of maintaining fitness, and make every e˛ ort to keep our patients active and on their feet while healing.”

7 North Knoll Road, Suite 3 Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.388.2777 marinfootandankle.com

Pictured (from left):

Samuel B. Meyers, DPM James B. Robison, DPM*

*Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

DIANA D. PARNELL, M.D.

DR. DIANA PARNELL is a board certified dermatologist who taught dermatology at UCSF for over 30 years. Her extensive experience in dermatology, skin cancer, and lasers makes her a constant referral source for the most di˜ cult problems encountered by her colleagues.

Practicing at the Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Institute in Kentfield, Dr. Parnell’s 28+ years of laser experience includes ownership of more than 25 lasers. She pioneered laser resurfacing for wrinkles and scars in 1990. Dr. Parnell was one of the earliest injectors of Botox® (1995) and fillers and has taught other providers in injection technique. She is considered an expert in the injection of fillers including Collagen, Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm®, Radiesse® and Sculptra®. Four registered nurses, all of whom are in the process of earning their nurse practitioner degree, round out her practice. Dr. Parnell treats every patient as she would a family member with compassion and honesty.

1030 Sir Francis Drake, Suite 110 Kentfield, CA 94904 415.461.1036 cosmetic-lasersurg.com

NEUROLOGIST AND NEURO-ONCOLOGIST ILKCAN COKGOR, MD

sees every kind of brain and nerve related disorder including migraines and different headache syndromes, different types of dementia and memory disorders, spine disorders, neck and back pain, stroke, seizure disorders and epilepsy, brain and spinal cord tumors, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, neck dystonia, chronic pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, neuropathies, myopathies and encephalopathies. She also does Botox for neurological disorders, does EMG, EEG and nerve conduction studies in her clinic.

Dr. Cokgor covers Marin General, Novato Community and Kentfield rehabilitation hospitals for her patients as well as new consults. She also works very closely with UCSF and other area hospitals when needed. A solo practitioner, Dr. Cokgor takes pride in being fully available. “We are open during lunch and after hours. I am on call for my patients 24 hours. I check messages and answer questions even when I am on vacation.” Four sta˜ members handle all administrative tasks and patient phone calls the same business day. “I love my job and my patients,” she adds. “My sta˜ knows every patient and we are personally attached to all of them.”

AN EXPERT IN MEDICAL/COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY

LAUB DERMATOLOGY & AESTHETICS DAVID

A. LAUB, M.D., F.A.A.D.

FOR TWO DECADES, DR. LAUB has provided excellence in medical and cosmetic dermatology care to all ages in Marin. A Harvard-trained, nationally recognized leader in his field, he is expert in pigmentation, rosacea, psoriasis, skin cancer, and noninvasive techniques to reverse signs of sun damage and aging. He offers Thermage™, IPL, fillers, Botox®, multiple lasers including Fraxel, and the new CoolSculpting™ to remove fat bulges. He has chaired the free skin cancer screening in Marin for the past 20 years.

Dr. Laub’s expertise is based on extensive training, experience, artistry and attention to detail. He chose dermatology after su° ering his own skin problems in youth — and compassion is what drives his practice today: “We want everyone who comes to our o˛ ce to feel comfortable and cared for. I feel very fortunate to be a dermatologist and love what I do. Seeing medical patients get better and the happy expression on cosmetic patients’ faces after a treatment brings satisfaction and joy.”

591 Redwood Hwy, Suite 2210 Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.381.6661 laubdermatology.com

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NEUROSURGICAL CARE

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UCSF’S DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY is home to some of the country’s leading physicians and research scientists, o° ering Bay Area residents a nationally recognized neurosurgery center in their own backyard. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top fi ve neurology and neurosurgery programs in the country and the best on the West Coast, we provide the full gamut of neurosurgery services for Bay Area hospitals.

The most advanced treatments for neurosurgical disorders – brain tumors, aneurysms, pituitary tumors, spinal disorders, brain and spinal cord injury, movement disorders and more – are available for both adults and children.

Community clinics in Marin and Napa Valley, along with a specialized pediatric neurosurgery clinic in San Jose, seamlessly coordinate state-of-the-art treatment with patients’ local medical care.

1300 S. Eliseo Drive, Suite 204 Greenbrae, CA 94904 415.514.6868

* Recognized on the [415] Top Doctors 2014 list.

505 Parnassus Avenue M-779 San Francisco, CA 94143 415.353.7500

ucsfhealth.org/clinics/ neurosurgery

Front row, (left to right):

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HANG TEN. HANG LOOSE. HANG OUT.

For generations, Waikıkı Beach on O‘ahu has showcased the iconic Hawai‘i. Who can resist a hike up Le¯‘ahi (Diamond Head), sun-drenched surf lessons or a sunset on the world’s most famous beach? But for those who love the urban-ocean mix of O‘ahu, Waikıkı ¯ is just the beginning.

Nearby, Kapahulu is fun, with funky shops and unique eateries. From there, head to Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout for a view of Windward O‘ahu and the good things to come. The coastline leads you to O‘ahu’s fabled North Shore and the surf town of Hale‘iwa, where summer waves are mild, but winter is reserved for the pros.

Beyond surf and sea, you’ll discover historic places with their own stories to tell: Bishop Museum, ‘Iolani Palace, Pearl Harbor. And wherever your travels lead you, take a few moments to savor the local flavors, from exotic fruits in Chinatown to farm-fresh menus.

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Island activities that are sure to wow.

BY MIMI TOWLE

Hikers take the stairs to the peak of Diamond Head.

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HERE IS THE best view on Oahu?” you may ask. Is it Halekulani’s House Without a Key at Sunset? Or maybe it’s at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach? While both are pretty sensational, keep thinking. Maybe you prefer the expansive views of Waikiki, accessible only via hiking, or the sight of an unexpected, upsidedown sunset during a downward dog? Getting closer. We think the best views on Oahu are the ones you earn. Enjoy this roundup of our favorite perspectives seen while hiking, from the back of a horse or on a yoga mat in the outdoors. Some are free, some require advance reservations, but all require a bit of sunscreen.

Sole-ful Scenery

From a long walk on a wild beach to a flowing waterfall, Oahu has a bevy of trails that will inspire — here are our favorites that offer great visual rewards.

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Diamond Head State Park Trail

While this hike is only a 1.6-mile loop, the quick

(560 feet) elevation climb can elicit a few moans and groans from those happier in a lounge chair with a cocktail. But don’t worry, we promise the view of Waikiki at the top is well worth the effort. The trail was built in 1908 as part of the military’s defense, and you’ll notice a few remnants along the way, such as a 225-foot lighted tunnel, bunkers and a navigational lighthouse. hawaiistateparks.org

TIP: Get there early to avoid the crowds at this popular tour bus destination. If you time it right on the weekends, be sure to stop by Kapiolani Community College’s farmers’ market for lunch and shopping after your hike.

• Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail

Plan on arriving early for this two-hour exposed hike to avoid the hottest part of the day and the potentially intense afternoon winds. The Makapuu Point trail, within Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, is a paved trail as it was once a former access road for the lighthouse, but it can be rocky, so wear good shoes. The destination is the picturesque Makapuu Lighthouse, built in 1909, where on a clear day you can see Molokai and Lanai, and during

whale season (November through May) you will have front-row seats to see the migrating humpbacks frolicking below. There is a telescope along the trail, but if you want a really close look, binoculars are recommended. hawaiistateparks.org

TIP: To cool down after your hike, take a dip in the bright blue waters at Makapuu Beach Park ; advanced bodysurfers can head the opposite direction to Sandy’s Beach . The trailhead is also near Sea Life Park , so if you happen to have kids in tow, this is a good option too.

• Old Pali Highway

There are a variety of trails hikers can take from the Nuuanu Pali State Park Lookout; however, we recommend the 3.5-hour loop starting at the bottom of the old highway at the Koolau Country Club parking lot. Since this is an out-and-back trek, it’s best to start by going up so you can end by walking down. Once you’ve parked, you will see an obvious

Stunning views from the Pali Lookout.

trailhead marked by a break in the bushes, followed by some stairs. Veer to the right as you hit the paved old road and cross the 1919-era bridge. Keep in mind this road hasn’t been used by automobiles in 50 years; it’s paved but a bit weathered. At the top you’ll get to the lookout, an important place in Hawaiian history, as it is where King Kamehameha became the ruler of all the islands by defeating Oahu’s leader, King Kalanikupule, and his army of 400 soldiers by forcing them off he 1,000-foot cliff. After taking in the views and the history, head back the way you came. hawaiistateparks.org

TIP: Opt for lunch at Honey’s at Koolau Golf Club after your hike. The food and views will impress.

Hop on a Horse

For those who want to get out and see the scenery without having to actually use their own energy, a horseback adventure is something to consider. These three rides are far

away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and all require advance notice and a fee.

• Gunstock Ranch

At the base of the Koolau Mountain on the North Shore is a family-owned and -operated working ranch that has existed for more than 40 years. You’ll be rewarded with sweeping views from Kaneohe Bay to the North Shore. Guests are also likely to see wild pigs, cattle and other horses roaming through the mountain trails. gunstockranch.com

TIP: Stop in downtown Haleiwa for lunch after your ride and order shave ice at the famous Matsumoto Shave Ice on the main drag.

• Turtle Bay Resort

This resort on the North Side of Oahu offers horseback riding lessons through 12 miles of oceanfront trails. As the ride through a wispy pine forest opens to a deserted beach, you

will likely get that feeling of déjà vu because you’ve seen this movie-set-worthy spot in one of the many films shot there, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Lost, The Hunger Games or Forgetting Sarah Marshall turtlebayresort.com TIP: Stay for lunch at the resort’s Hang Ten Bar and discover for yourself why Turtle Bay is often called the “hotel with the best view.”

• Kuloa Ranch

Speaking of movie set locations, this ranch, about 10 miles up the coast from the North Shore, has had a few blockbusters shot in its Kaaawa Valley, including Jurassic Park, Windtalkers, You, Me and Dupree, 50 First Dates and Lost. The resort offers one- or twohour horseback riding adventures to take you deep into the verdant valley. kualoa.com

TIP: Continue your adventure after riding and head toward the North Shore with a stop at the shrimp trucks in Kahuku. If

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The legendary Kahala has been the special vacation resort for five generations. It’s a little bit like a neighboring island destination resort because of its location away from the crowd, but it’s a short ride to all the excitement and shopping of Waikiki. We feature our 50th anniversary celebrations with our Celebrations packages, loaded with added value to make your first or 50th stay at The Kahala the best ever. Other reasons? Our spacious rooms and suites, our award winning Spa, five uniquely scintillating restaurants, generous doses of aloha from our staff, and a magnificent white sand beach to enjoy in each other’s company.

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you’re overwhelmed by the options, you can’t go wrong with the spicy shrimp plate at Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck

Ommazing Views

Is there a better way to look at the crashing waves of the Paci fic than upside down? Downward dog, a headstand or any inversion pose will do. While the practice of yoga is as old as time, stretching and bending in the islands is the hot new thing.

• Waikiki Beach

If you’ve happened to walk along this beach in the past few months at sunset or in the

morning, you probably noticed a group of yoginis. Most likely you’ve happened upon Karen Lee’s Sunset Yoga class, which happens daily at 10 a.m. and at sunset on the grassy area between Barefoot Cafe and Waikik i aquarium. Recently touted as TripAdvisor’s best yoga experience in Hawaii, these classes are open to all levels. sunsetyogahawaii.com

TIP: After your morning stretch, head over to Honolulu Coffee Company attached to the Moana Surfrider for a delicious acai bowl and fresh cup of island coffee.

• Wanderlust Oahu

For those who love outdoor yoga, stand-up paddleboard yoga and just about anything else related to yoga, the second annual Wanderlust festival is happening at Turtle Bay Resort February 27–March 2. Featuring local celebs like Gerry Lopez teaching classes, this is sure to be a party on the mat. Missed the festival? Not to worry, Turtle Bay has outdoor classes throughout the year. wanderlustfestival.com

TIP: Once you’ve gotten your om on, take a walk on the wild and winding white-sand private beach. m

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Surfing, stand-up paddling and canoe rides are available right at your hotel. You can also take advantage of complimentary cultural activities, including hula and ukulele lessons.

This page: Activities at Turtle Bay Resort include horseback riding and yoga.

A Local Take on a Faraway Land

THREE YEARS AGO my family moved from Mill Valley to Dublin, Ireland, when my husband Chris relocated for his job. It wasn’t long before we fell in love with Ireland’s most populous city and were living like locals. This list offers pointers on how to skip the tourist spots and find the best places for eating, drinking and visiting.

Afternoon Tea at the Shelbourne Dublin Book ahead and request seating overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, a tiny central park where you’ll also want to take a stroll later. Reserve a 3 p.m. slot, then soak up the Irish teatime tradition — delectable desserts served on a four-tiered tray, delicious scones with clotted cream and jam, small white-bread sandwiches and steaming pots of tea. After tea, walk through the hotel to the understated display directly across from reception that lists which well-known figures have stayed in this historic spot, when, and in exactly which room. This is where many a peace talk and inside deal took place, a tradition that continues to this day. marriott.com

Avoca Bar and Restaurant, Blackrock

There are several Avoca restaurants and shops throughout Ireland, and while they

are very special, this is a favorite. It’s where you wil l fi nd Irish ladies meeting for coffee in the morning or for a pot of tea in the afternoon. Avoca at Backrock has a great market with lots of high-end local products you will be hard-pressed t o fi nd anywhere else in Ireland. avocabar.com

Teddy’s

Forget Baskin-Robbins; Teddy’s is the only place Dubliners go for ice cream. It’s a very small, bright blue-and-red shop in Dún Laoghaire with an ocean view, and it’s been there for ages. You can’t miss it — locals line up outside practically year-round. Vanilla is the only soft-serve flavor.

Mugs Cafe Bar

This must-visit small local seaside coffee shop in Dalkey exudes an authentic feel further enhanced by great almond-milk lattes. Say hello to the owner. You will feel like a Dubliner in an instant. Mugs is a wonderful place to feel the pulse of this adorable town, the real upper crust of Dublin. It also offers the best smoked salmon around — real Irish smoked salmon delivered from County Kerry (order on toasted, flattened brown bagels with cream cheese and tomato, along with a soup cup of cappuccino). After your

snack, take a walk down Dalkey’s main street. U2’s Bono lives nearby in a peach-colored villa with a view of the Irish Sea. Singer Enya resides in a castle within walking distance. If you don’t spot Bono right away, peek into Finnegan’s, the pub where he took Michelle Obama to lunch last June. facebook.com/mugscafebar

Cavistons Food Emporium

Cavistons, an intimate Dublin establishment, is said to be home to the best seafood in Ireland. Located a block from the ocean in a little town called Glasthule, it is the locals’ pick for date night. The owner, the unofficial town mayor, greets everyone and anyone with a big smile; as long as you’re a customer, you’re a friend. The fish are caught daily by local fishermen at Bulloch Harbor, just down the way. STACEY CIAURI

Replant a Tree

Have you ever wanted to make a positive impact on the place you visit? Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods (HLH) on Hawaii’s Big Island offers the chance to be part of the reforestation effort of a koa forest along the slopes of Mauna Kea. Koa is one of the islands’ signature woods that most people know in its harvested form as bowls, canoes and various furnishings. But the forest from which it comes is not just any forest; the shady acres were once the personal property of King Kamehameha. Nearly a century ago the land was cleared to make room for farming and ranching. HLH is utilizing old-growth koa trees as the seed source for all “legacy trees” in an effort to return the tropical forest to its former glory. The best part is that you get to tour the area and actually plant the tree. “Our Hawaiian Legacy Tours will provide a unique off-road land adventure for visitors and locals alike,” says Jeffrey Dunster, CEO of Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods. “We provide a rare opportunity to see koa trees in all stages, from seedlings to old-growth trees with beautiful sprawling branches that serve as the home to endangered wildlife and as a protective canopy for a variety of tropical forest plants.” Sponsorship includes an embossed certificate with each guest’s name (or whomever they choose to honor), as well as their tree’s serial number, GPS coordinates and access to a uniquely developed radio-frequency identification tracking system that provides the ability to remotely map the tree’s growth online for years to come, as well as visually locate it via Google Earth. hawaiianlegacytours.com MIMI TOWLE

CROATIA

Traveling at the speed of Vis. STORY AND PHOTOS BY KIMBERLEY LOVATO

Mediterranean as it once was.”

IT WAS AN advertising slogan created in the mid2000s by the Croatian Tourist Board and it was everywhere — billboards, magazines, websites. Whenever I turned on my television during the six years I lived in Belgium, I was lulled into a dreamlike state by images of turquoise water and pearl-white crescents of sand near 1,000-year-old villages. I was ripe for the advertiser picking too — a California girl in a rainy and gray country in need of heat and sun. And it worked. I’ve visited Croatia many times in search of this halcyon hallucination. I found it, and much more, 30 miles off Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, on the minuscule island of Vis. Vis (pronounced veez) is not in the Mediterranean Sea, but that’s just semantics. “The Mediterranean” is both a region and an omnipresent state of mind whose ethos of lighthearted loa fing and wine-fueled lunching fells any inclination to rush. The nearby Italians might call it far niente, do nothing, but in Dalmatia it’s called pomalo. Say it a few times under the hot Adriatic sun and it begins to drip off he tongue like thickened honey. Appropriately it means slowly, or little by little, and the idea drains deep into Vis’ rocky red soil, tangling with the roots of ancient olive trees, grapevines, and families who’ve been pomalo-ing here for thousands of years.

To call Vis off he beaten path might be hyperbolic, especially during the summer when direct daily car ferries arrive swollen with beachgoers from Split, Croatia’s ancient port city on the Adriatic Sea. But despite the easy access, a sense of remoteness prevails once you’re on the island. This probably has to do with the island’s history as the hideout of Josip Tito, the leader of former Yugoslavia who annexed the island for military use in 1944 and closed it to visitors domestic and foreign. Drive around Vis, and tunnels, caves and even an airstrip, now overgrown with grapevines, are reminders of the island’s strategic position as an Allied outpost during World War II. What remained when Vis reopened to tourism in 1989 was an unspoiled island of pristine beaches, of which there are so many you could visit one an hour for an entire day and swear

you’ve landed in heaven each time, along with feeling the serendipitous nostalgia that comes from 45 years of sequestration. On my first day Miso Poduje, a local resident, historian, and owner of the funky Paradajz Lost Bistro in Vis Town, walks me around and recounts a history that feels far too vast for such a compact place. Founded as Issa in 397 B.C., Vis has welcomed a parade of past rulers ashore thanks to its strategic position in the Adriatic, including the Illyrians, Byzantines, Romans, Slavs, Austrians, French, British and Italians, whose influences resonate in the architecture and artifacts as well as the local dialect. We wander between white stone houses with rolled red tiled roofs and down silent Korzo Street, which once bustled with dozens of businesses. Near the ferry landing we climb around a weedy Hellenistic cemetery and see remains of a Roman bath, ancient streets and old city walls. Vis Town is separated into two parts — Luka and Kut — and as we stroll from one to the other, Poduje points and talks: a Franciscan monastery over there; Baroque homes of wealthy nobles there; the house where one of Croatia’s best known writers, Ranko Marinkovic, was born, there; and there’s the house that belonged to the Machiavelli family, whose plot we saw earlier in the town cemetery. He stops to show me a green bushy plant blooming from the crack between two stones of a wall. It’s a caper bush, stuck on the white facade like a bow on a birthday present.

Poduje tells me there’s an impressive collection of ancient amphorae and other antiquities housed in the Vis Museum, and he makes a phone call.

“Sorry, it’s grape harvest time so there is no one to open,” he says with a shrug.

It seems most residents of Vis have a vegetable patch or a square of grapevines to call their own, and I understand why Vis has the reputation of being a food lover’s destination. Two roads cut through the center of the island and both connect Vis Town to the historic fi shing village of Komiža, just 20 kilometers away at the opposite end of the island; one’s a straight shot and the other is a winding lollygag through Vis’ gourmet gut, and the one worth exploring.

“The

Opener: The coastline of Vis holds many secret beaches. This page, clockwise from top left: Local signage; military tunnels remain on Vis; Sylvia Siminiati at Paradajz Lost Bistro; sunset over Vis Town; Vis Town harbor and monastery; pekas cooking at Roki.

This page, clockwise from top left: Hib; a Franciscan monastery in Vis Town; a Falkusa boat in Komiza; Vis’ agriculture interior is colored with vineyards; Srebena Beach; Terrace at Konoba Roki. Opposite page: Stivinia Beach, also known as the Secret Beach.

Vineyards, plump with Vugava and Plavac Mali grapes, ribbon the valley, while olive trees shimmer silver in the sun. It’s along this road you’ll also fi nd several familyrun taverns, called konobas, that serve authentic local and regional cuisine. For peka, a Dalmatian specialty and method of preparing meat and fi sh under a metal dome in hot coals, Roki’s is unparalleled. Mario Fras welcomes me onto a tree-shaded terrace and leads me to the open fi replace where he oversees a half dozen pekas in smoldering ash cooking octopus, vegetables and lamb. Within a few minutes, a server approaches us with a tray lined with shot glasses of rakija, the most popular spirit in Croatia, almost always homemade, in a variety of flavors — grape, plum, honey, mistletoe — and a guaranteed catalyst for late nights and hazy mornings.

“Zivjeli (cheers)!” We clink glasses.

Like many young people from the island, Fras left to study and work in larger European cities. When it came time to raise a family, however, the pull of Vis was too much.

“I am from Vis. I was born here, took my fi rst steps here, and will die here. Vis is in my blood and I am in its soil and I will do what I need to stay here.”

Fish and seafood are staples, as you’d expect on an island rich in seafaring tradition. Fresh sardines are hauled in to Vis Town and Komiža, where local kitchens pick up the daily supply. Seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled on long metal spears is a common way to eat them at beachfront restaurants such as Konoba Stončica, located

on a bay of the same name and reachable via a short hike or swim. At Restaurant Val in Vis Town, chef Luce Vasa prepares a paštafažol na brujet, a heart y fi sh and bean stew with pasta, which I enjoy with a local white Vugava wine from Antonio Lipanović, whose barrels are stored in old military tunnels. Viška pogača, a local specialty made with savory dough similar to focaccia and stu ffed with onion and anchovies, is a must, especially in Komiža, where tomatoes are added to the recipe.

On my last day, I plan to meet a friend of a friend, Leah Tolno, at her mother’s gourmet shop, Pjan. After only a week on Vis, I walk along the quay and notice my steps fall into a relaxed pace measured by lapping blue waves against the seawall. Even tra ffic feels leisurely and the only klaxon I hear comes from the handlebar bells of bikes that ting-ting a hello as they roll by. As I nibble on thin slices of hib, a traditional cake made from figs, aromatic herbal brandy and fennel, I ask Tolno about her idea of pomalo.

She has a generous smile and unruly brown curls that spring when she tilts her head to reflect on my question.

“It’s about life not measured in minutes,” she fi nally responds.

“What’s it measured in?” I ask her.

“Moments.”

The thought entrances me and I cling to it as I board the ferry back to the frenzy of the real world. I’d been in search of the Mediterranean as it once was, but what I found on Vis is the Mediterranean the way it should be. m

Out & About

CALENDAR / ON THE SCENE / DINE

Lightness of Being by Igor Sazevich

THEATER

THRU FEB 23 Ubu Roi

Alfred Jarry’s infamous parody of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a theatrical anomaly that replaces the tragic hero with a greedy, sadistic, obscene ogre. Reminiscent of many a contemporary political leader’s fall

from grace through corruption. Cutting Ball Theater (SF). 415.525.1205, cuttingball.com

THRU FEB 26 Journey’s End This powerful drama evokes echoes scenes from television’s Downton Abbey and Parade’s End. Set

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baby, a giant sneezing nose, a bubble-blowing fish and a galloping horse — all with the aid of his expressive, handcrafted theatrical masks. Wheeler Auditorium (Berkeley). 510.642.9988, calperfs. berkeley.edu

FEB 20–MAR 16 Lasso of Truth Carson Kreitzer traces the origin and lasting impact of the comic book character Wonder Woman through the life of her controversial creator, William Moulton Marston. The psychologist modeled his superheroine on two women (his wife and his former student) both of whom he lived with in a polyamorous relationship. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). 415.388.5208, marintheatre.org

DANCE

THRU FEB 2 Giselle SF

Ballet opens its season with Helgi Tomasson's classic and romantic tale. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000

FEB 7 The Sleeping Beauty Moscow Festival Ballet presents the classic tale, scored by Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Marius Petipa. Audiences are transported to a world of fairy tale princesses, malevolent witches, storybook kingdoms and true love’s kiss in this most cherished ballet. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

in a dugout for British officers in the trenches during World War I, the play illustrates how men awaiting a major enemy attack cope. The Barn Theatre (Ross). 415.456.9555, rossvalleyplayers.com

FEB 9 Masked Marvels and Wondertales Master storyteller, mask-maker and theater artist Michael Cooper captivates family audiences with his homespun one-man show. Right before children's eyes, Cooper transforms himself into a giant, a

ONGOING Israeli Folk Dancing Learn dances that combine Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Latin and African traditions inspired by the ambience of Israeli festivals. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org

FEB 12–13 A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Hamburg Ballet returns to San Francisco for two nights only for a performance of John Neumeier’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, featuring a score by Mendelssohn and Gyorgy Ligeti. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000

FEB 13–15 Miriam Renowned choreographer and dancer Nora Chipaumire creates her

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fi rst character-driven work. The unusual format and staging of the piece invite the audience to bring their senses, memories, hearts and minds to fully inhabit and comprehend the experience of being an outsider. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org

COMEDY

TUESDAYS Mark Pitta and Friends The comic hosts an evening for up-and-comers and established headliners to work on new material. 142 Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, 142throckmorton theatre.com

FEB 15 Bill Cosby

Enjoy an evening with the iconic, bumbling comic, who has eight gold records, fie platinum records and five Grammy Awards under his belt. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 16 Bill Maher

Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher brings his political comedy to Marin. Expect un fl inching honesty and big laughs. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 21 Colin Mochrie with Brad Sherwood

Enjoy an evening of improvisation. This type of comedy is based entirely on audience participation, so bring your sense of humor and be prepared for any topic that might come up. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

MUSIC

TUESDAYS Swing Fever

The band pays tribute to jazz artists and composers with selections from its roster of more than 1,000 tunes, every fi rst and third Tuesday. Panama Hotel (San Rafael). 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com

Around the World with Disney

Ann Krinitsky, conductor

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Boz Scaggs at the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael

FEB 4 Jazz with Noel Jewkes and Friends Noel Jewkes brings his saxophone skills to the Bay Area, where he will showcase some favorite scores from the silver screen. Seahorse (Sausalito). 415.331.2899, sausalito seahorse.com

FEB 5 Zappa Plays Zappa Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, brings his father’s music to a broader audience with covers of his original tunes, from the popular hits like “Dancin’ Fool” to tunes that flew under the radar. Regency Ballroom (San Francisco). theregency ballroom.com

FEB 7 Venice Baroque Orchestra Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky joins the Venice Baroque Orchestra for a selection of arias by baroque composer Nicola Porpora, including works by Vivaldi, Veracini and Geminiani. First Congregational Church (Berkeley). 510.642.9988, calperfs. berkeley.edu

FEB 9 TAO: Phoenix Rising This unique show centers on the traditional art of Japanese drumming, known also as taiko drumming, highlighted through modern effects and talents. Expect athleticism, contemporary costumes, innovative choreography and tons of energy. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 11 Boz Scaggs The singer, songwriter and guitarist comes to Marin to sing a

selection of his many hits, which include a mix of R&B, rock and jazz, as well as songs from his most recent studio album, Memphis Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 14 Dee Bell and Marcos Silva Join Concord Jazz and Laser recording vocalist Dee Bell as she celebrates the release of her 2014 album, Silva Bell Elation. The Music Box (Larkspur). 415.389.5072, murphy productions.com

FEB 15 Brandon Boyd

The Incubus vocalist performs selections from his newest album, Sons of Sea, produced by the Brendan O’Brien of Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen and Rage Against the Machine fame. The Fillmore (SF). 415.346.6000, thefi llmore.com

FEB 20 The Chieftains

The six-time Grammy Award winners bring their brand of traditional Irish music to the Marin stage. Though this performance will be steeped in nostalgia, it is a show that will inspire new fans with the simplicity of a wonderful musical experience. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 21 Bach’s Hercules

The American Bach Society’s 25th Season Bach Celebration continues with the composer’s Laßt uns sorgen, laßt uns wachen, a cantata about Hercules. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (Belvedere). 415.621.7900

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FEB 23–25 Marin Symphony: Quintessential Beethoven, Chic Tchaikovsky Music Director Alasdair Neale and the Marin Symphony orchestra bring classics to life for the Season Masterworks concerts. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 26 B.B. King Sing the blues with the master himself, B.B. King. King has released more than 60 albums, and is generally regarded as one of the most renowned blues musicians of the past 60 years.

Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 28 Pat Metheny

Unity Group Pat Metheny makes his way to the Bay Area to entertain audiences with his famous jazz guitar stylings. With 17 Grammy Awards to his credit, including Best Rock Instrumental and Best

Jazz Instrumental Solo, this is an artist most jazz fans will not want to miss. The War field (San Francisco). 415.345.0900, the war fieldtheatre.com

GALLERIES

MARIN

Art Abloom Studio and Gallery Classes for artists. 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.256.1112, artabloom.com

Art Works Downtown Works by Jeremy Morgan, through February 28. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworks downtown.org

Bubble Street Featuring genres of fantastic art, imaginary realism, neo-Victorian and steampunk. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.339.0506

Caldwell Snyder Gallery Group Show In celebration of the gallery’s 30th anniversary, Caldwell Snyder’s artists produced original drawings

and paintings measuring 30 inches by 30 inches, through February 9. 341 Sutter St, San Francisco. 415.392.2299, caldwell snyder.com

Falkirk Cultural Center Works by Marin’s Art Collective Group, through March 8. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3328, falkirk culturalcenter.org

Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California and around the world. 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, finearttc.com

Gallery Bergelli Group show and new work by gallery artists, through February. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454, bergelli.com

Gallery Route One Glancing Back–Stepping Forward A collection of paintings by Igor Sazevich, through March 23. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes.

415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org

Marin Society of Artists Rental Show, through March 1. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561, marin societyofartists.org

Marine Mammal Center The Ghost Below Inspired by one unsuspecting whale’s deadly diet, this exhibition by Judith and Richard Lang explores the harmful effects of marine debri, through June. 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito. 415.289.7325, marine mammalcenter.org

Mine Gallery Ongoing work. 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.755.4472, gallerymine.com

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Real and Imagined Photographic works by Deborah Sullivan, February 4–20. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org

Petri’s Fine Arts Featuring contemporary works in various mediums. 690 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.2626, petrisfineart.com

Robert Allen Fine Art Abstract Works on Paper A group exhibition of prints, drawings and mixed media works on paper, through March 28. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.co

Robert Beck Gallery Early California and contemporary plein air paintings. 222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.456.7898, beckgallery.org

Robert Green Fine Arts Abstract expressionist paintings by

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Giselle at the War Memorial Opera House, S.F.

Sam Francis, John Grillo, Paul Jenkins, Jim Bird and more. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfineart.com

Rock Hill Gallery In

Our Family: Portraits of All Kinds of Families A photography exhibit from Family Diversity Projects,

through February 27.

145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon. 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net

Room Art Gallery

Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters, housing the largest collection of Picasso, Chagall and others in Marin County. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com

Seager Gray Gallery

Altered books and steel sculpture by Andrew Hayes, through March 2. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com

Smith Anderson North

This Land Is Our Land Work by Philip Hyde, through March 1. 20 Greenfield ve, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smithandersen north.com

Studio 333 Ongoing exhibition featuring

more than 40 Bay Area artists’ works in different mediums. 333A Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272, studio333.info

Studio 4 Art Work by local artists, classes and workshops with materials included. 1133 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.596.5546, studio4art.net

SAN FRANCISCO ArtHaus A presentation of diverse pieces in various styles by New York and Bay Area artists. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com

Caldwell Snyder Paintings and sculptures by local artists. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com

Electric Works Works by David Schubert. 1360 Mission St, 415.626.5496, sfelectricworks.com

Gallery Wendi Norris A collection of sculptures, installations and a collaborative video by New York artist Simone Leigh, through March 29. 161 Jessie St, 415.346.7812, gallerywendi norris.com

George Krevsky

Gallery Portraits from the Castro Works by Beth Van Hoesen benefitting the Rainbow Honor Walk, through March 1. 77 Geary St, 415.397.9728, georgekrevsky gallery.com

Dweezil Zappa at Regency Ballroom, S.F.

Gregory Lind Gallery

MUSEUMS

FEB 18 A Long Bright Future: The Science of Longevity

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Founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity Laura Carstensen, Ph.D., explores innovative ways to use science and technology to improve the wellbeing of people of all ages and discusses her findings with Roy Eisenhardt, a professor at UC Berkeley. Nourse Theater (San Francisco). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net

Cast Paintings Works by Tom Burckhardt, through February 15. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregorylindgallery.com

Hackett-Mill A selection of marble works by Manuel Neri, through January 31. 201 Post St, 415.362.3377, hackettmill.com

John Berggruen Gallery Works in various mediums. 228 Grant Ave, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com

Rena Bransten Gallery Works by Tracey Snelling and Marci Washington, through February 15. 77 Geary St, 415.982.3292, renabransten gallery.com

MARIN

Bay Area Discovery Museum Super Kids Save the World Centering around “green” materials and practices, this exhibit teaches kids to be super starting with the four Rs: recycle, reduce, reuse and repair. (Sausalito). 415.339.3900, baykidsmuseum.org

Marin History Museum

An Afternoon in a Victorian Parlor A display of an old-fashioned sitting room in the historic Boyd Gate House (San Rafael). 415.454.8538, marin history.org

Marin Museum of the American Indian Explore Native American history,

languages, art and traditions (Novato). 415.897.4064, marinindian.com

THRU MAR 15

Lovebirds Marga Gomez portrays a crew of wacky lovers as they chase their hearts’ desires, through decades and to absurd lengths. Documenting the action is Polaroid Phillie, an ageless nightclub photographer and fixture “anywhere passion happens.” The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, the marsh.org

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Re/ Vision a MarinMOCA artists’ member

exhibition, through February 23 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marin moca.org

BAY AREA Asian Art Museum

Yoga: The Art of Transformation An exhibit looking at the philosophical underpinnings of yoga over its long history, February 21–May 25 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org

Botanical Garden Magnificent Magnolias Enjoy a floral spectacle as San Francisco’s rare and historic magnolias burst into bloom. Visitors to the garden can take advantage of free Magnolia Walk maps, docent-led tours and special signage, as well as unique classes and activities including a special “Magnolias by Moonlight” tour for Valentine’s Day, through March 31 (SF).

415.661.1316, sf botanicalgarden.org

California Academy of Sciences Nightlife Enjoy music, creatures and cocktails for adults only and explore the exhibits and aquarium displays every Thursday night (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org

Conservatory of Flowers Butter flies and Blooms An English garden with monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies and more, through March 16 (SF). 415.831.2090, conservatoryof floers.org

Contemporary Jewish Museum Frog and Toad and the World of Arnold Lobel Work by the author and illustrator, through March 23 (SF).

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415.655.7800, thecjm.org

de Young The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950–1990 A decade-by-decade look at 150 pieces from the Bulgari archives, through February 17 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung.famsf.org

Exploratorium Ongoing interactive exhibits exploring science, art and human perception (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu

Legion of Honor Matisse from SFMOMA Works from four decades of the artist’s career, through September 7 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhonor.org

Museum of Craft and Design Obsessive Reductive A group exhibition of 18 artists working in a variety of media including paper, wood and metal, through March 30 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org

Oakland Museum of California The Smallest of Worlds A selection of intricate dioramas portraying everyday Mexican street scenes from the collection of celebrated San Francisco artist Rex May, through July 6 (Oakland). 510.318.8400, museumca.org

San Francisco Botanical Garden California Native Plant Boom A collection of hundreds of wild flowers native

to California and a 100-year-old grove of coast redwoods (SF). 415.661.1316, sfb otanicalgarden.org

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Site & Senses: The Architecture of Aidlin Darling Design An exploration of architecture’s ability to engage our senses, connect us to a place, evoke memory and open us up to new possibilities, through March 2 (Sonoma). svma.org

The Walt Disney Family Museum Water to Paper, Paint to Sky Works by Tyrus Wong, through February 3 (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Dissident Futures Annex An investigation into possible alternative futures brought on by active engagement with current political, economic or technological structures, through February 23 (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org

EVENTS

FEB 8 Cosmic Variety Show A talent show centering on mime, dance, improvisation, magic, storytelling and the unexpected. Enjoy a fun night of vaudeville and cosmic surprises. Open Secret (San Rafael). 415.457.4191, open secretbookstore.com

Paradise Foods has committed to donating $100,000 this year.

Altered Books by Andrew Hayes at Seager Gray Gallery, Mill Valley

FEB 9 Teddy Bear Tea Bring your child and his or her favorite stu ffed animal to the “Teddy Bear Tea Party” for a new way to experience the Oakland Zoo. Spend the morning learning about bears and participating in activities. Oakland Zoo (Oakland). 510.632.9525, oaklandzoo.org

FEB 17 Presidents’ Day Stand-up Paddleboard Races Show up dressed as your favorite U.S. president and partake in this family-friendly SUP race. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with races starting at 10 a.m. McNears Beach Park (San Rafael). 415.446.4424

FEB 20–23 Pacific Orchid Exposition The largest orchid show in the U.S. boasts 150,000 beautiful blooms. Enjoy tours, potting demonstrations and horticultural seminars, along with opportunities to buy the beautiful blooms. Fort Mason Center (San Francisco). orchidsanfrancisco.org

FEB 21–23 Marin Show: Art of the Americas The stunning showcase of historic and contemporary indigenous art comes to Marin for its 30th year. Join top dealers, collectors and artists as they come together for this collection of American Indian, Pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial art. Marin Center (San Rafael). 310.822.9145, marinshow.com

FILM

FEB 2 Family Night at the Movies Proceeds from this family movie night, hosted by Marin Charitable, benefit atrisk youth in Marin. This year’s (the organization's fi fth) movie is Charlotte’s Web, the classic story of a little girl, her favorite pig and a wise spider. 142 Throckmorton (Mill Valley). 415.383.9666, throckmorton theatre.org

FEB 7–10 Mostly British Film Festival California Film Institute joins the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation in copresenting the festival, showcasing cinema from the U.K., Ireland, New Zealand and South

Africa. Rafael Film Center (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, ca fi lm.org

NATURE WALKS & TALKS

ONGOING Foodie Adventures Experience the Mission District, North Beach or Chinatown on a culinary walking tour. Various locations (SF). 888.498.2008, foodie adventures.com

ONGOING Mark Twain Walking Tour of Napa and Sonoma Local actor George Webber morphs into Mark Twain as he brings alive the pasts of the historic towns. 707.694.5097, georgewebber.com

ONGOING Sausalito Walking Tours Take a one-hour walk through Old Town and learn about its history. Vina del Mar Plaza (Sausalito). 415.331.3791, travels withteri.com

ONGOING The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour A threehour walking tour from the San Francisco waterfront to Union Square with seven stops and generous tastings at each. Justin Herman Plaza (SF). gourmetwalks.com

FEB 3 Don George: Lonely Planet Guide to Travel Writing Travel writer Don George provides insight and tips for those who wish to weave stories from their trips into salable

prose. Hear from the expert himself, and start your new journey on the path of travel writing. Presented by Left Coast Writers. Book Passage (Corte Madera). 415.927.0960, bookpassage.com

FEB 7–9 Slow by Design: Fashion This installation of the “Slow by Design” workshop series delves into the theory and practice behind small-scale sustainable fashion. Participants will learn how to fi nd and use native dye plants, enjoy studio visits with local designers and participate in discussions on the role new media can play. Headlands Center for the Arts (Sausalito). 415.331.2787, headlands.org

FEB 8 Susan Soloman: Point Reyes Station Soloman’s fictional book is based on sheri ff ’s calls from the West Marin newspaper, The Point Reyes Light. As such, the stories feature a cast of interesting characters living in beautiful Point Reyes. Book Passage (Corte Madera). 415.927.0960, bookpassage.com

FEB 8 Waterfall Walk

Take a walk through Ignacio Valley and discover the waterfall that is hidden away in the canyon. A ranger will lead the easy hike, discussing creek ecology, watersheds and water conservation along the way. Fairway Drive (Novato). 415.473.2816, marincounty.org

FEB 10 Doris Kearns Goodwin Marin Speaker Series presents Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin as she discusses history, politics and current events. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincounty.org

FEB 11 The Neurobiology of Mind and Behavior Professor of neuroscience Antonio Damasio sits down with Amy Standen of KQED Science to discuss the synapses that a ffect our emotions and the critical role this plays in decision making. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.342.4400, cityarts.net

FEB 13 B.J. Novak Writer and star of The O ffice BJ Novak chats about his new novel, One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories with interviewer Paul Lancour. Nourse Theater (San Francisco). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net

FEB 15 Junior Rangers: Full Moon Hike This hike is designed to teach kids about outdoors skills, natural history and environmentalism. Participants will venture out at sunset and watch the full moon rise, so clothing layers are advised. The program is designed for children ages 7–12, but everyone is welcome. White Hill Grade (Ross). 415.473.2816, marincounty.org

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Dine

• THE LUNCH BOX American Spending the day on the coast? Stop by this modern day mom and pop deli for some beach bites. In addition to deli offerings, Lunch Box offers a full Mexican menu on Thursday and Friday evenings, with recipes from the chef’s hometown of Colima (Stinson). 15 Calle del Mar, Ste 2, 415.868.8884, lunchboxmarin.com

CORTE MADERA

BENISSIMO Italian “Benissimo” means “really, really good” in Italian. Aside from the daily 4 to 6:30 p.m. happy hour, when drinks are $3 to $5 and small plates $5 to $7, the menu offers a large selection of pizza, pasta and large plates, like grilled pork loin and pollo alla marsala. 18 Tamalpais Dr, 415.927.2316, benissimos.com

BLUE BARN GOURMET

American The first Marin outpost of the S.F.–based Sustainable Restaurant Group, Blue Barn Gourmet has proven to be very popular. The menu consists of customizable salads, toasted sandwiches, soups and more, prepared with locally harvested produce and proteins. 335 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.1104, bluebarngourmet.com

BRICK & BOTTLE

California From private parties to catered events, chef Bob Simontacchi’s menu offers seasonal selections made with local ingredients. Enjoy signature dishes like orzo mac ‘n’ cheese with smoked Gouda and local favorites like sa ff ron fettucine and

tomato braised short ribs. The restaurant also hosts one of the best happy hours in town. 55 Tamal Vista Blvd, 415.924.3366, brickandbottle.com

IL FORNAIO Italian Sausalito’s Larry Mindel hit a home run with this upscale Italian restaurant franchise. Aside from the awardwinning breads, pizzas and pastas, the menu offers a variety of salads and carb-free entrées. 223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com

MARIN JOE’S Italian

This Marin mainstay has been around for over 50 years. Choose from a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options guaranteed to satisfy. For a fun addition to your dining experience, order the Caesar salad — the server will prepare the dressing at your table. Not looking for a meal? Enjoy a drink and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar. 1585 Casa Buena Dr, 415.924.2081, marinjoesrestaurant.com

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SEA THAI BISTRO

Asian SEA stands for Southeast Asian, and co-owner and executive chef Tony Ounpamornchai infuses his cooking with Thai and other Asian flavors to create innovative dishes. The menu features sustainable and local ingredients and is accompanied by an extensive wine list. 60 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.8333, seathaibistro.com

THE COUNTER California/American

The folks at the Counter have taken the “have it your way” motto to a whole new level. Known for all-natural Angus beef, turkey, chicken and veggie burgers, the restaurant also offers a burger bowl (all the ingredients without the bun). And if you want a martini with your burger, no problem—there’s a full bar. 201 Corte Madera Town Ctr 415.924.7000, thecounterburger.com

FAIRFAX

123 BOLINAS California

This Fairfax spot was created by four friends who aimed to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment. Enjoy locally brewed beer, smallproduction wines and one of the many cheese boards as you take in the view of Bolinas Park through the floor-toceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com

IRON SPRINGS PUB & BREWERY American

Choose from an extensive beer list, and enjoy your selection with an ale-braised BBQ pork sandwich, prawn tacos or the house-ground chicken

bacon cheeseburger. 765 Center Blvd, 415.485.1005, ironspringspub.com

STEAKHOUSE GRILL & BAR American This steakhouse at Deer Park Villa has been around nearly a century, making it more than your typical steak spot. Events include Draft Beer Night, Prime Rib Weekends and a champagne brunch on Sunday. 367 Bolinas Rd, 415.456.8084, deerparksteakhousegrill.com

GREENBRAE

BISTRO VIS À VIS

California This little bistro features the cooking of Soo Young Kim, who previously acted as owner, chef and sommelier at Petaluma’s Sooze Wine Bar. 282 Bon Air Ctr, 415.925.4370, bistrovisavis.com

WIPEOUT BAR & GRILL American The family-friendly spot has sur fb oards hanging from the ceiling, fun-in-the-sun music, large televisions displaying surfers riding waves, a full bar and a menu that includes fi sh tacos, salads and burgers. 302 Bon Air Ctr, 415.461.7400, wipeoutbarandgrill.com

KENTFIELD

AMBROSIA Italian This family friendly Italian joint serves traditional pizzas and homemade pastas, with one of the best wine-by-the-glass programs in Marin. Owner Mark Leslie is bringing his pizza, pasta and passion for good wines by the glass to Kent field— check Facebook for details. 800 College Ave, 415.454.9292

URbAN REMEDy

HALF DAY CAFE

American Tucked away in a setting of intertwining ivy and large open windows, this café is the perfect breakfast nook and is also open for brunch and lunch. The menu includes coffee drinks, exceptional pastries and much more. Enjoy a casual meal inside or on the outdoor patio. 848 College Ave, 415.459.0291, halfdaycafe.com

LARKSPUR

BELCAMPO MEAT CO.

American The goods at this meatery are delivered from the certi fied-organic Belcampo Farms near Mount Shasta, dedicated to practicing a holistic approach to pasture management. Try the classic grilled items, like the roasted tri-tip sandwich or the sloppy joe. Marin Country Mart, 415.448.5810, belcampomeatco.com

EL HUARACHE LOCO

Mexican Chef Veronica Salazar’s menu has gained quite a following by way of the authentic Mexico City dishes. From mini huaraches (fi lled corn masa cakes) to the foot-long huarache with two salsas, crema, queso fresco and two toppings of your choice, you’re sure to get a true taste of a homemade Mexican meal. Marin Country Mart, 415.925.1403, huaracheloco.com

FABRIZIO RISTORANTE

Italian This restaurant was opened by Italian transplant Fabrizio in the early ‘80s. Swing by for traditional Italian dishes and an extensive wine list featuring bottles from all over Italy. Outdoor seating makes the experience even more special. 455 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.3332, fabrizioristorante.com

FARM HOUSE LOCAL

California With a seasonal menu that follows what is fresh and local, chef David Monson creates dishes such as flu ff y omelets stu ffed with local meats, cheeses and vegetables, and made with Glaum eggs from the South Bay. 25 Ward St, 415.891.8577, farmhouselocal.com

FARMSHOP California

Originally based in L.A., Farmshop Marin has customers clamoring for cocktails and a delicious assortment of California-centric cuisine. Marin Country Mart, 415.755.6700, farmshopla.com

MARIN BREWING CO

American Grab a cold beer made on site and pair it wit h fi sh ‘n’ chips — fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or another item from the all-American menu. Marin Country Mart, 415.461.4677, marinbrewing.com

• ROBATA

GRILL

AND SUSHI Japanese Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, food here can be cooked on an open fire and served in appetizersize portions to pass around the table. Or simply order your own sushi or entrée from the menu. 591 Redwood Hwy, 415.381.8400, robatagrill.com

RUSTIC BAKERY

California Try a large house-made pastry, an artisanal salad or a mouthwatering sandwich at this Marin favorite. Two Larkspur locations: Marin Country Mart, 415.461.9900; 415.925.1556, rusticbakery.com

SUSHI-KO Japanese

Choose from a large selection of maki, nigiri and sashimi before catching a movie right across the street. Marin Country Mart, 415.461.8400, sushi-ko.com

THE TAVERN AT LARK CREEK American The next chapter in the 1888 Victorian Murphy House, formerly known as Lark Creek Inn, is being written by chef Aaron Wright. Try menu items such as lamb fusilli, Alaskan halibut and vegetable rigatoni a la carte, or opt for the pri x fi xe menu. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7766, tavernatlarkcreek.com

YANKEE PIER American

This family-friendly, casual clam shack is harbored in a quaint house built in 1924. Known for beer-battered fi sh ‘n’ chips, clam chowder and tasty salads, Yankee Pier serves fresh seafood delivered daily from both coasts. 286 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7676, yankeepier.com

MILL VALLEY

AVATAR’S PUNJABI

BURRITOS Indian A small and friendly place with only a few tables, but myriad Indian-inspired burrito dishes to choose from. Try the curry chicken or Jamaican jerk wrapped in warm naan. Cash only, but well worth the trip to the ATM. 15 Madrona St, 415.381.8293, enjoyavatars.com

BALBOA CAFE MILL VALLEY California The San Francisco institution has already become a place to see and be seen in Mill Valley, especially after the 142 Throckmorton comedy nights. Menu items include Niman Ranch fl at iron steak, braised beef brisket risotto and classic burgers. 38 Miller Ave, 415.381.7321, balboacafe.com

BOO KOO Asian

Authentic Asian street food is now available for $10 or less. The restaurant offers options for every eater—vegans, gluten-frees, vegetarians and carnivores alike. Menu items include chicken pho, vegan summer rolls, pad thai and five-spice pork satay, all made with organic, locally sourced veggies and proteins. 25 Miller Ave, 415.888.8303, eatbookoo.com

BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE

American Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and the Chili-Lime “Brick” Chicken are a few of the satisfying, comfort-food-style menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com

BUNGALOW 44

American Much like sister restaurant Buckeye Roadhouse, Bungalow 44 offers a mean dose of homey carbo- and lipid-laden dishes, such as the burger and the fried chicken with tru ffle fries. The bar is a neighborhood favorite, known for tasty spirits and eye candy. 44 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com

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CHAMPAGNE BAKERY

French Nibble alfresco on a croque-monsieur, linger over a fl aky, buttery croissant with a cappuccino, or pick up chocolatedipped strawberries for your dinner party at this patisserie. 41 Throckmorton Ave, 415.380.0410, millvalley.champagne bakery.com

EL PASEO American

This Marin chophouse continues to impress as the years pass — the restaurant itself has been around since 1947. The menu speaks to the restaurant’s elegance, with offerings like roasted bone marrow, crispy duck wings and the El Paseo short rib. 17 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com

FRANTOIO RISTORANTE

ITALIANO Italian

Known for its in-house olive press, superior olive oil and excellent Italian cuisine, this spot is a great choice for an intimate dinner, celebration and anything in bewteen. For special occasions and private parties, reserve the olive-press room. The popular weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.com

GRILLY’S RESTAURANT

Mexican Both the Mill Valley and Fairfax locations offer quick and healthy Mexican fare like grilled chicken, steak or veggie-fi lled burritos with glutenfree and vegetarian options. 493 Miller Ave, 415.381.3278, grillys.com

HARMONY Chinese

Enjoy a lighter take on Chinese at this restaurant, nestled in the Strawberry Village. The barbecue pork bun is fi lled with housemade roasted meat in a savory sauce, and fresh mussels are accented with red chili and Thai basil. Pair your pick with wine, beer or tea. Be sure to check out the weekday lunch special for an excellent deal. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmonyrestaurant group.com

LA GINESTRA Italian

A favorite family spot for over 30 years; getting a table or booth here can take awhile. While this old-school Italian eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas and dry martinis, the familiar waitstaff s also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224, laginestramv.com

MILL VALLEY

BEERWORKS American

Known for handcrafted beers, imported and local microbrews and house-made kombucha and root beer, this popular downtown Mill Valley neighborhood brewery recently doubled its space and expanded its food and beverage menu. Choose from a large selection of small plates, including king oyster mushrooms, roasted potatoes and grilled squid, and a small list of large portions like rabbit con fit. 173 Throckmorton Ave, 415.888.8218, mill valleybeerworks.com

NOURISH GRILL

American This restaurant for the Club at Harbor Point is situated on the waterfront and open to the public. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, it serves classics like grilled shrimp, and an all-American clubhouse burger. 475 E Strawberry Dr, 415.381.4400, nourish.harbor-point.com

PEARL’S

welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Get a table by the window or on the outdoor deck for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your rustic seasonal meal. 625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com

PIZZA ANTICA Italian

Center, 415.388.8658, theplantcafe.com

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GRAZIE CAFE Italian

Locals visit this familyowned-and-run restaurant for delicious paninis, salads and the unbeatable homemade cookies. Soak in the sun on the outdoor patio or revel in some people-watching inside the always-bustling cafe. 823 Grant Ave, Ste E, 415.879.5181

LEFT COAST DEPOT American Located in Old Town Novato, this eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by chef Mike Garcia, formerly of Toast. Menu items include sticky ribs, roasted beet and cauli flower salad and old-fashioned meatloaf. Ask your server about the nightly three-course Depot Dinner Meal. 807 Grant Ave, 415.897.7707, leftcoastdepot.com

RICKEY’S RESTAURANT & BAR

PHAT

BURGERS American Dubbed a silver-spoon alternative to a greasyspoon diner by The New York Times, Pearl’s has a loyal following for the big juicy all-natural patties (vegetarian, turkey, beef, bu ffalo or grilled chicken) served up with tasty sides such as garlic or sweet potato fries, shakes and seasonal smoothies. Take out or eat in, if you can get a seat. 8 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.6010, pearlsdeluxe.com

PIATTI RISTORANTE AND BAR Italian The staff rides itself on capturing the warm and

This Strawberry Shopping Center spot boasts amazing thincrust pizza along with an array of antipasti and hearty salads. Wine is served by the glass, half carafe or bottle. 800 Redwood Hwy, 415.383.0600, pizzaantica.com

THE PLANT CAFE

California The Plant offers a ffordable, delicious and healthy food made from local, organic ingredients. Stop by for the California-inspired meal, raw organic juice, a diet-supplementing smoothie or a delicious dessert. Strawberry Village Shopping

PRABH INDIAN KITCHEN Indian Owned and operated by the Singh family, this restaurant is dedicated to serving healthy, organic and sustainable food with gluten-free and vegan options. Dishes include chicken pakora, vegetable biryani and basil garlic naan. Try the Thali menu (offered at lunch), a selection of several Indian dishes served at once. 24 Sunnyside Ave, 415.384.8241, prabh indiankitchen.com

SHORELINE COFFEE

SHOP American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this coffee shop is a funky diner with a smalltown feel. Enjoy the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.9085

SOL FOOD Puerto Rican

This Marin favorite has opened doors in Mill Valley, where they continue to serve up everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican cuisine. The line can get long, but the food is well worth it. 401 Miller Ave, 415.380.1986, solfoodrestaurant.com

SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL CAFE American

Located at the entrance of Sweetwater Music Hall, the cafe is a small oasis of calm, dedicated to the F.L.O.S.S. philosophy: Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable. O ffering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the menu includes brown-butter scrambled eggs on avocado toast, crispy chicken sliders with gingery cabbage slaw and vegan Thai spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce. 19 Corte Madera Ave, 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com

VASCO Italian Whether you’re at a table, the bar or the back counter, you can expect an intimate and tasty dining experience in this one-room trattoria. 106 Throckmorton Ave, 415.381.3343, vascomillvalley.com

NOVATO

FINNEGAN’S MARIN

American This restaurant — self-described as an “American bar and grill meets Irish pub” — features tasty appetizers, grilled fl atbread pizzas, entrées such as New York steak and garlic herb chicken and a full bar. 877 Grant Ave, 415.899.1516, finnegansmarin.co

HILLTOP 1892 California Situated on a historic estate in Novato with sweeping views, Hilltop 1892 offers classic favorites with a California flair. Open lunch through dinner, as well as Sunday brunch. 850 Lamont Ave, 415.893.1892, hilltop1892.com

American Besides a full-service restaurant and bar (with banquet and meeting rooms), this comfort food bastion offers poolside dining and a garden patio overlooking green lawns. Visit during the summer from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for live jazz to accompany your meal. 250 Entrada Dr, 415.883.9477, rickeysrestaurant.com

RUSTIC BAKERY

California Organic mouthwatering pastries, breads and sandwiches are on the menu here. Try the Marin Melt — Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam and Point

Reyes’ Toma cheeses grilled on honey whole wheat bread, served with dressed baby greens and crisp apple slices. 1407 Grant Ave, 415.878.4952, rusticbakery.com

WEEZY’S GRASS FED

SHED American Stop by Weezy’s for a slidersize all-organic burger sourced from Prather Ranch. We recommend the White Trash Burger, topped with Thousand Island dressing, but be sure to check out the other specials

Grilled Shrimp over Quinoa

as well. 621 Del Ganado Rd, 415.479.7433, weezys-shed.com

WILDFOX American

Perched on the hillside off ighway 101, this rustic eatery with a mesquite grill features a menu full of comfort dishes, like seafood risotto with butternut squash. In the mood for a cigar? The restaurant has a lengthy list of options. 225 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.9125, wildfoxrestaurant.com

SAN ANSELMO

BISTRO 330 French

Bistro 330 features simple French cuisine — think steak frites, mussels and crème brûlée — in the heart of San Anselmo. 330 San Anselmo Ave, 415.460.6330

COMFORTS CAFE

American This cozy spot features local favorites made with local ingredients. Stop in for breakfast, lunch,

weekend brunch and offerings from the delicious deli selection. Be sure to try the Philly cheesesteak and Chinese chicken salad, both classics. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com

INSALATA’S

Mediterranean Award-winning chef Heidi Krahling offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes prepared with local organic produce and artisan meats. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.457.7700, insalatas.com

L’APPART RESTO

French Owners Bruno Denis and Olivier Souvestre of Le Garage fame offer a menu most Francophiles would be proud of, complete with items like roasted bone marrow and cassoulet. 636 San Anselmo Ave, 415.256.9884, lappartresto.com

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• CIBO Cafe Located in a historic brick building on Sausalito’s main drag, Cibo is a great place to a sip a quick cup of coffee outdoors. Husbandand-wife team Alfredo and Tera Ancona offer a menu of tarts, croissants, cookies, paninis and soups. Every dish is made from scratch with local and seasonal products. 1201 Bridgeway, 415.331.2426, cibosausalito.com

LOTUS RESTAURANT

Indian Family-owned and operated, Lotus serves up North Indian cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options in a casual pink-tablecloth setting with an energy efficient kitchen. The reasonably priced dishes are made with local organic ingredients. 704 Fourth St, 415.456.5808, lotusrestaurant.com

MULBERRY STREET

LA LOGGIA Italian

Inspired by an Italian culture that celebrates local, artisanal food and wine, this cafe and vinoteca is a community gathering place serving delicious, fresh food. Dishes include ragu Bolognese on polenta and braised pork shoulder sliders. 500 San Anselmo Ave, 415.234.8698, laloggiasa.com

LINCOLN PARK WINE

BAR American Choose between an intimate setting at the marble bar with vintage stools or a lively atmosphere in the lounge room with built-in banquettes. 198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.453.9898, lincolnparkwine.com

MARINITAS Mexican

The sister restaurant of Insalata’s, Marinitas continues to flourish as a bastion of creative Latin cuisine in Marin. It may not be as low-priced as most Mexican restaurants in the area, but this is not your typical southof-the-border spot. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net

MH BREAD & BUTTER

California This one-stop shop offers everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread and braised meats. Highquality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere make MH worth checking out. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575, mhbreadandbutter.com

PIZZALINA Italian Pizzalina is the perfect place to relax and unwind with friends, family and neighbors. Pizzas are handmade and cooked in a wood oven; other classic Italian items include shrimp risotto and a burrata antipasto dish. Menus change daily according to the seasonal markets. 914 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.256.9780, pizzalina.com

SAN RAFAEL

ARIZMENDI BAKERY

California A workerowned bakery, Arzimendi prides itself on using the freshest, most local ingredients available. Besides the famous wolverines and cheese rolls, it also offers an assortment of morning pastries, artisan breads and

sourdough pizzas. 1002 Fourth St, 415. 456.4093, arizmendibakery.org

BROKEN DRUM BREWERY & WOOD GRILL American O ffering a wide array of eats, handcrafted and local beers and live music, the Broken Drum is a hot spot for Rafael Theater patrons (10 percent off ntire bill with your ticket stub), passersby and regulars. 1132 Fourth St, 415.456.4677, brokendrum.com

CALGANG KITCHEN Thai Owned and operated by the family that used to run Jhan Thong of Northgate food court fame, Calgang Kitchen is now a sit-down restaurant, offering

delectable Thai dishes, along with organic beers and wines. Eat there, or enjoy takeout in eco-friendly containers. 194 Northgate One, 415.499.3501

CREPEVINE American Bistro/Creperie Choose from a diverse menu of savory crepes, with favorites like the Italian crepe, fi lled with roasted peppers, eggplant, onions, artichoke hearts, tomato sauce and mozzarella. 908 Fourth St, 415.257.8822, crepevine.com

IL DAVIDE Italian A large selection of both Italian and California wines by the glass, along with the tiramisu, have kept locals coming back for years. Don’t leave without sampling the limoncello. 901 A St, 415.454.8080, ildavide.net

PIZZERIA Italian Chef Ted Rowe won fi rst place in the Food Network Television Pizza Challenge with his For the Love of Mushroom pizza — sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce and a red wine reduction atop a fresh pizza crust. Be sure to try other unique pies, like the spicy Three Beer pizza and the clam and garlic pizza, as well. 101 Smith Ranch Rd, 415.472.7272, mulberry-streetpizzeria.com

ODALISQUE CAFÉ

Mediterranean This casual art cafe was inspired by La Grande Odalisque, an 1814 oil painting by JeanAuguste-Dominque Ingres. Menu items are built from seasonal items available at farmers’ markets and include pan-seared scallops, roasted butternut squash risotto and a variety of pizzettas. 1335 Fourth St, 415.460.1335, odalisquecafe.com

PANAMA HOTEL RESTAURANT

American The dinner menu offers a large selection of options — from tortilla soup to

Ham and Cheese Panini

wild mushroom raviolis — but it’s the Sunday brunch menu that will keep the kids happy; try the Panama Wa ffle served with bananas, warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream, along with a pitcher of “make-your-own” mimosas for the adults. The tropical garden is a prime spot for people watching. 4 Bayview St, 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com

PIZZA ORGASMICA

American Enjoy indulgent favorites like the Serpent’s Kiss or Inspiration Point pies with a crisp beer, Orgasmica style. Eat in or order a halfbaked pizza to cook and enjoy at home. 812 Fourth St, 415.457.2337, pizzaorgasmica.com

RISTORANTE LA TOSACANA Italian

This family-owned restaurant has been serving authentic Italian cuisine for more than 20 years. The menu features classics like pappardelle al cinghiale (pasta with wild boar and porcini sugo), gnocchi, cannelloni and carbonara, as well as a decent selection of wine by the glass or the bottle. 3751 Redwood Hwy, 415.492.9100, ristorantelatoscana.com

SAN RAFAEL JOE’S

Italian Guido and Theresa Farina run this Marin institution, famous for sophisticated yet casual Italian fare since 1947. The dining room boasts a friendly atmosphere and seating for 240, making it great for large parties. The roast sirloin of beef and Fettuccine Joe’s are sure to please. 931 Fourth St, 415.456.2425, srjoes.com

SOL FOOD Puerto Rican Fast becoming a Marin legend, Sol Food whips up traditional Puerto Rican dishes just like the ones owner Sol Hernandez grew up eating. Favorites include the bistec sandwich, mofongo and fried plantains, but anything tastes good with a dash of the eatery’s signature hot sauce, which is for sale by the bottle (as is the lemon-garlic salad dressing). 901 Lincoln Ave, 415.451.4765, solfoodrestaurant.com

SUSHI TO DAI FOR Japanese Snagging a seat in this popular Fourth Street sushi spot can be a challenge, but patience is rewarded with tasty and fresh sashimi, unique sushi rolls and great prices. 816 Fourth St, 415.721.0392

TAJ OF MARIN Indian

Delicious North and South Indian cuisine, from the $8.95 lunch special to dinners that include goat curry, spinach, lentils and tandoori. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available. 909 Fourth St, 415.459.9555, tajofmarin.com

TERRAPIN CROSSROADS

American This waterfront restaurant and music venue — opened by local musician Phil Lesh — houses fresh food and local talent. The menu includes salads, savory dishes and wood-fi red pizzas to go with a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Come for the food, stay for the music. 100 Yacht Club Dr, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net

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American A favorite of everyone from kids to the foodie set, this charming eatery serves up food like Mom used to make. Drop by for eggs Benedict, tuna melts, coffee and some of the best milk shakes around. 817 Fourth St, 415.259.0182, theresa-and-johnnys.com

TOMATINA Italian

Inspired by the La Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain, Tomatina offers fresh pizza, pastas and more. 5800 Northgate Mall, 52, 415.479.3200, tomatina.com

VIN ANTICO American

This resurrected restaurant offers seasonal market-inspired cuisine like stone oven-baked fl atbreads, handmade pasta and organic salads. The kitchen is open to the dining room, so try to snag a seat at the chef’s counter. 881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600, vinantico.com

ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian Father-and-son chefs Pasquale and Alfredo Ancona offer handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti at this authentic Italian restaurant, which has been showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for over 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelinorestaurant.com

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WHIPPER SNAPPER RESTAURANT California/Caribbean Owner and chef Bill Higgins serves reasonably priced and delicious tapas. Save room for deliciou s fi sh tacos and yummy chocolate bread pudding. On Sundays, try the $3 glasses of sangria. 1613 Fourth St, 415.256.1818, whipsnap.biz

YET WAH Chinese Named for the founder’s wife (“Yet” refers to the moon, “Wah” to brightness), this beloved mainstay offers a traditional Chinese menu accompanied by daily dim sum. 1238 Fourth St, 415.460.9883, yetwahsanrafael.com

AURORA

RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA Italian

Novato’s Auror a fi nally has a counterpart in southern Marin. Aurora offers traditional Italian food, a full bar and friendly service, making it a great option for families, groups, dates and sports enthusiasts, who can keep up to date on the game via large fl at-screen TV. 300 Valley St, 415.339.8930, aurorasausalito.com

AVATAR’S Indian If you’re on the hunt for innovative Indian fare, head straight to Avatar’s and let owner Ashok Kumar order for you. Sip Masala Chiar sweetened with brown sugar in this casual, one-room restaurant, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. 2656 Bridgeway, 415.332.8083, enjoyavatars.com

BAR BOCCE American Food just tastes better when you’re dining on a bayside patio with fi re pits and a bocce ball court. Order one of the sourdough bread pizzas and a glass of wine, and you’ll see why this casual eatery, has become a local favorite. 1250 Bridgeway, 415.331.0555, barbocce.com

BARREL HOUSE

TAVERN California

Stop by Barrel House for great local food enhanced by fantastic bay and city views. The relaxed urban envrionment is ideal for enjoying one of the restaurant’s barrel-aged cocktails. 660 Bridgeway, 415.729.9593, barrelhousetavern.com

DARIO’S PIZZA Italian Founded in 1972, Dario’s continues to dish up classic Italian calzones, pasta and pizza. Have a pie delivered, or munch on cheesy garlic bread at one of the restaurant’s cozy wooden tables. 2829 Bridgeway, 415.332.6636. dariosrestaurant.net

American Stationed in the New Bait Shop Market, Davey Jones Deli boasts houseroasted sandwich meats, healthy condiments and local, organic vegetables. The deli offers sandwiches, veggiewiches, wraps and salads with vegetarian, vegan and meat-lover options. 1 Gate 6 Rd, 415.331.2282, daveyjonesdeli.com

FAST FOOD FRANCAIS

French Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage and L’Appart Resto, F3 serves brunch, lunch and dinner, all featuring “Frenchi fied” American comfort food. Sample a rotating menu including items like the Luxe burger (Diestel

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DAVEY JONES DELI

Linguini and Shellfish at Ambrosia in Kentfield

turkey, brie, lettuce and a fried egg topped with tru ffle aioli). Enjoy with a side of Brussels sprout chips or pomme dauphines (tater tots). 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047, eatf3.com

FENG NIAN Chinese

This spacious hangout has been a popular spot for wonton soup, pot stickers and daily specials for nearly two decades. For an indulgent treat, order the Szechwan crispy calamari, honey-glazed walnut prawn or lemon chicken. Staying in? Feng Nian offers free delivery. Free delivery. 2650 Bridgeway, 415.331.5300, fengnian.com

FISH Seafood The ultimate place to head for freshly caught fare. Order the fi sh tacos, ceviche and a bottle of wine and take in bay views and air on the deck. Casual; bring cash (lots of it!). 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474, 331fish.co

KITTI’S

small but popular space, so arrive early or be prepared for a wait. 1311 Bridgeway, 415.331.3034, light house-restaurants.com

The regular menu items are sure to please, but try the weekly specials as well. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390, kittisplace.com

LE GARAGE French Escape tourist-fi lled Sausalito for an indulgent brunch right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (á la Amélie), and the much-adored croquemonsieur is under $10. Opt for indoor or outdoor seating. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625, legaragebistro sausalito.com

LIGHTHOUSE American A great spot to grab a classic breakfast — the fruit pancakes, omelettes and Danishin fluenced dishes will make you a return customer. This is a

MURRAY CIRCLE American Cavallo Point’s acclaimed restaurant, features local seasonal fare by executive chef Justin Everett, with pairings from an extensive wine list and tempting desserts. Don’t forget to visit Farley Bar for cocktails with a view. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com

NAPA VALLEY BURGER COMPANY American Incorporating local, all-natural and organic produce and meats, this burger joint serves up classic and inventive gourmet patties (gluten-free buns available), fries, root beer floats and more. With outdoor and indoor tables, the space can accommodate up to 100 people. 670 Bridgeway, 415.332.1454, napavalleyburgercom pany.com

OSTERIA DIVINO

Tuscan Locals come for the live music, tasty pastas and coffee drinks, all served in a funky one-room setting. Stop by for their Sunday brunch that features more music and creative breakfast plates. 37 Caledonia St, 415.331.9355, caffedivinosausalito.co

PIZZERIA ROSSETTI

Italian A small array of appetizers and salads augment an impressive pizza menu, with options like the Boscaiola (tomato sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms and Molinari spicy sausage) and Gruviera (Gruyère, carmelized onions, pancetta and thyme). 45 Caledonia St, 415.887.9526, pizzeriarossetti.com

POGGIO Italian A classic trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates delicious Northern Italian fare using fresh

and local ingredients, including produce from the nearby Poggio chef garden. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com

SAYLOR’S RESTAURANT AND BAR Mexican Marin’s fi rst tequila bar offers more than 100 varieties. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a margarita, grilled snapper tacos or an avocado stu ffed with Dungeness crab salad. Happy hour M-F from 4 to 7 p.m. 2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512, saylorsrestaurantand bar.com

SEAFOOD PEDDLER Seafood A great place to seek out fresh seafood in a warm and inviting environment. East and West Coast fi sh are flown in daily, and the recipes are adjusted to accommodate the freshest options. 303 Johnson St, 415.332.1492, seafoodpeddler.com

SEAHORSE Italian The spacious dining area, accompanied by a dance floor and stage, make Seahorse ideal for both small and large celebrations. Enjoy a modern twist on classic Tuscan coastal cuisine while grooving to the nightly live music and entertainment. 305 Harbor Dr, 415.331.2899, sausalitoseahorse.com

SPINNAKER Seafood Chef Phil Collins excels at preparing seafood, and it shows in the beautifully plated presentations. Set right on the water with sweeping views of San Francisco, this romantic spot is great for an evening occasion. 100 Spinnaker Dr, 415.332.1500, thespinnaker.com

SUSHI RAN Japanese Sample innovative small plates just big enough to share before enjoying some of the best sushi the Bay Area has to offer; the prices don’t deter the herd of enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake. Just stopping by? The wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest bar fly satisfied. Reservations are required in the main room. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620, sushiran.com

TASTE OF THE HIMALAYAS Himalayan Born in the foothills of the Himalayas, siblings Pemba, Dawa and Pasang serve up favorites from Nepal, Tibet and India. The restaurant focuses on blending di fferent cultures and cuisines: spices from India, spirituality from Tibet, hospitality from Nepal and the freshness of ingredients from California. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.331.1335, himalayaca.com

TOMMY’S WOK Chinese Scrupulously fresh ingredients, free-range chicken and traditional dishes make Tommy’s Wok a top contender for ful fi lling your next Chinese food craving with a nice atmosphere for dining in and the perfect takeout for a night at home. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.332.5818, tommyswok.com

THE TRIDENT Seafood Set in a turn-of-thecentury building constructed in 1898 for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this water

PLACE Thai/ California Owner Kitti Suthipipiat was the cook at Comforts in San Anselmo for many years and brings a certain knack for delicious Chinese chicken salad to her own endeavor.

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front restaurant is a shoe-in for date night. Executive chef James Montejano — known for supporting local farmers, fi shermen and organic food producers — prepares dishes like Sugar Spice Grilled Loch Duart Salmon and Trident Cioppino. 558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232, thetridentsausalito.com

TIBURON

CAPRICE California

Book the private party room for large groups, or just relax in this romantic dinner spot. Take advantage of the restaurant’s well-priced three-course dinners for less than $25, and don’t miss Prime Rib Mondays. 2000 Paradise Dr, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com

DON ANTONIO TRATTORIA Italian

Located in Tiburon’s historic Ark Row, this trattoria offers authentic Italian cuisine in a quaint setting. The menu includes traditional courses with selections such as chicken piccata, organic roasted rack of lamb and housemade pesto. 114 Main St, 415.435.0400, donantoniotrattoria.com

GINZA Japanese

Whether you go for the volcano roll or indulge in the eightcourse Omakase meal, the fresh ingredients coupled with the tremendous view of San Francisco keep this place busy, so make reservations or arrive early. 41 Main St, 415.789.5123, ginzasushi-tiburon.com

GUAYMAS Mexican Situated right next to the Tiburon ferry terminal on the waterfront, the touchit-you’re-so-close city views and outdoor seating make it a great place to bring visitors on a warm summer night. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. M-F. 5 Main St, 415.435.6300, guaymasrestaurant.com

MILANO Italian Located in the Cove Shopping Center, this familyowned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. 1 Blackfield Dr, 415.388.9100, tiburonmilano.com

NEW MORNING CAFE

American On a sunny morning, tables will be fi lled with locals enjoying the sun and extensive breakfast menu; lunch served as well. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4315

SALT & PEPPER

American This sunfi lled, one-room restaurant, featuring hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, is a local favorite. Popular items include scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594

SAM’S

ANCHOR CAFE

American Everyone knows Sam’s deck is the prime spot for brunch on a lazy sunny Sunday, and its bar is the town’s historic watering hole, but Sam’s is also a great place for lunch or dinner. Enjoy transfat-free calamari, fresh fi sh, seasonal salads and pastas. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com

Beautiful Bivalves

FOR EXECUTIVE CHEF Austin Perkins, joining the team at Nick’s Cove in 2011 was akin to coming home — Perkins was born and raised in Petaluma, a hop, skip and a jump away from the West Marin coast. Early in life he enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen alongside his father to create dishes showcasing the farm-fresh offerings available nearby. After honing his skills in Healdsburg, Perkins made his way back to his roots, and to Nick’s. “My favorite thing about working at Nick’s Cove is the place itself,” he says. “Anyone who has ever been there knows exactly what I mean; it is one of the most unique and beautiful places in Northern California and in my opinion, far beyond.” Nick’s also offers an ideal setting for a romantic meal, and with Valentine’s Day on the menu this month, the chef has a few tips: “Make a reservation. You do not want to show up and not have a place to sit with your date. Also, enjoy the company of the person you are with. Let the restaurant be the icing on the cake.” If you’re planning on staying in, we suggest concocting a Nick’s Cove favorite — Grilled Oysters “Nick-erfeller.” nickscove.com CALIN VAN PARIS

RECIPE

Grilled Oysters Nick-erfeller

YIELDS

24

OYSTERS

Ingredients

½ pound unsalted butter, plus 1 teaspoon, divided

2 shallots, minced

2 ounces Pernod

1 bunch tarragon, chopped

2 tablespoons flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon thyme, chopped

1 teaspoon chives, chopped

1½ tablespoon salt

2 dozen Pacific oysters

To Prepare

1 In a large mixing bowl leave ½ pound butter out and covered to soften.

2 In a sauté pan, add the teaspoon of butter and shallots and sauté over low heat until soft and translucent.

3 Deglaze with Pernod and bring to a boil, reduce mixture by a quarter and add to the mixing bowl. 4 Add all herbs and salt to the mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. 5 Place an oyster knife in the groove at the bottom of the oyster, and work knife in and up the side of the shell until the top of the shell is removed. 6 Locate the adductor muscle (round and tough, about a third of the way down the opened oyster).

7 Place oyster knife at the back of the muscle and detach meat from the shell.

8 Turn grill on high, or prepare coals. Top each oyster with one teaspoon of butter mixture. 9 Grill 2 minutes or until butter bubbles, about 10–15 seconds. Remove and enjoy.

Barbecue, Nick-erfeller and Mornay oysters shown.

WEST MARIN

DRAKES BEACH CAFE

American A perfect stop if you’re looking for a view and fresh, local food. Enjoy a burger or the oysters that the region is known for before taking a stroll on the beach (Inverness). 1 Drakes Beach Rd, 415.669.1297, drakescafe.com

NICK’S COVE American

Large windows provide picturesque views of Tomales Bay and Hog Island. The 130seat eatery’s menu consists of fresh local seafood, oysters and bounty from nearby West Marin farms (Marshall). 23240 Hwy 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com

OSTERIA STELLINA

California Whether it’s to cap off a ay of hiking or celebrate a romantic anniversary, Osteria Stellina suits any occasion. (Point Reyes). 11285 Hwy 1, 415.663.9988, osteriastellina.com

PARKSIDE CAFE

American Perfect for a sit down, alfresco meal or for grabbing a burger to enjoy on the beach. Choose from an array of organic, locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com

PINE CONE DINER

American Vintage china and homemade curtains complement the eclectic but homey menu featuring local fare. A favorite for locals as well as tourists (Point Reyes Station). 60 Fourth St, 415.663.1536, pineconediner.com

RANCHO NICASIO

American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from Dungeness crab cakes to the Garlic and Rosemary Lamb Medallions dish, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. (Nicasio) Rd, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com

SAND DOLLAR

American Originally built from three barges in Tiburon in 1921, the Sand Dollar Restaurant wa s floated to Stinson that same year.

3458 Shoreline Hwy, 415.868.0434, stinson beachrestaurant.com

THE SIR & STAR AT THE OLEMA California

The historic inn has reopened as a roadhouse-style restaurant featuring rustic decor and a delicious yet a ffordable menu. Try the housemade bread and honey butter, the kale Caesar and the stu ffed quail, or take the plunge and sample the entire menu — the majority of items are $20 or less (Olema).

10000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.663.1034, sirandstar.com

SURFERS GRILL

American The view doesn’t get better than this — nor does the Surf Salad. Built right on Stinson Beach, this casual lunch spot offers up fresh, organic salads alongside corn dogs, burgers and fries (Stinson).

Stinson Beach Park, Hwy 1, 415.868.1777, surfersgrill.com

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On the Scene

SNAPSHOTS FROM SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARIN AND SAN FRANCISCO EDITED BY DANIEL JEWETT

DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY (HOLIDAY HEROES); JARETT SKEFFINGTON (MARIN CHARITABLE); ELLIOT KARLAN PHOTOGRAPHY (ANGEL LIGHTS)

• ANGEL LIGHTS Tim Hockenberry performed for guests at Ondine December 5 at the eighth annual Angel Lights Countdown. Doug McConnell hosted as a crowd of more than 150 watched the lighting on Angel Island.

Doug McConnell, Tim Hockenberry and Lisa Eltinge

• HOLIDAY HEROES More than 600 children got to meet Joe Montana, Kristi Yamaguchi, George Kontos, Bert Hedican and Jonny Moseley at the fourth annual event at AT&T Park December 9.

John and Amy Wender-Hoch and Joe and Jennifer Montana

Jordan Bacon, Miranda and Nancy Swanson and Cheryl Jennings

Jonny Moseley and George Kontos

• MARIN CHARITABLE The organization’s annual fundraiser was held November 16 at the Corinthian Yacht Club. More than $137,000 was raised.

Kristine Erving and Kristina Hoffman

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Norman and Linda Mahan, owners of Norman Mahan Jewelers

Norman Mahan Jewelers first opened in San Francisco in 1969 and did business in Larkspur Landing for 34 years. The shop was relocated to Strawberry Village Shopping Center this May. Norman is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and a Certified Gemologist with the American Gem Society. They were joined by sonin-law and jeweler Henry Weber in 1986.

What is your competitive edge?

Norman is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and Certified Gemologist with the American Gem Society and must pass annual recertification exams.

There are only 74 AGS jewelers in California and just two in Marin — this accreditation is the ultimate endorsement of our knowledge and ethics.

Your thoughts regarding working with a spouse, family or partner?

We have always worked together creating and selling jewelry. Sonin-law Henry Weber learned jewelry making from his father, we love working together. It’s definitely a family affair. We create a familyfriendly store; it’s fun when the kids come in — we like to show them stones, minerals and fossils.

What makes you excel at what you do?

We are highly skilled, educated and passionate about gemstones and jewelry. Our displays are unique and we enjoy the educational component of the business — it’s fascinating. We are a family of experience in all things jewelry.

What makes your work worthwhile?

We love the repeat customers. We enjoy the opportunity to create memorable pieces of jewelry and are honored that our jewelry will be passed down the family line.

NORMAN MAHAN JEWELERS, 800 REDWOOD HIGHWAY FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 614, MILL VALLEY, 415.389.9300, NORMANMAHANJEWELERS.COM

Deepak Sreedharan,

M.D.,

Medical Director of Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center of Marin

The Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center was founded by Dr. Peter Abaci and Dr. John Massey in Los Gatos, California, in 2001. Over the past 13 years, the founding doctors evolved their practice model to offer a full complement of therapies to address chronic, acute and intractable pain. Recently, Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center expanded its practice and established centers in Marin and Santa Cruz.

Briefly describe your practice philosophy. What sets the center apart is our commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to pain management. We provide access to a range of therapies based on a personalized treatment plan that could include a broad spectrum of therapies to treat the root cause of the pain and return our patients to healthy and functional lifestyles.

What is your competitive edge? We focus on collaboration rather than competition within our medical community. As doctors and clinicians we are challenged to help our patients overcome their pain and find a path that will help them heal.

Which treatment do you feel is the best solution for chronic pain sufferers?

In order to offer our patients a complete interdisciplinary treatment, our founding doctors embraced an intensive Functional Restoration Program. The program is a unique opportunity for patients suffering from chronic pain to learn how to heal inside and out, even though some of their pain will never go away.

Tell us something about your business that you would like others to know.

In August of 2012, the Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center was acquired by the leading pain management company in the U.S., Prospira PainCare. As a Prospira PainCare center of excellence, the first in the Bay Area, we are now part of an amazing group.

BAY AREA PAIN & WELLNESS CENTER OF MARIN, 1050 NORTHGATE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, 415.461.7246, BAPWC.COM

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Welcome Executive Chef Bob Simontacchi. Our revitalized menu features house-made seasonal dishes like grilled pork chop with braised red cabbage, in-house smoked salmon, Asian roasted chicken salad and Parker House buns. Signature favorites, daily happy hour, new desserts.

Brick & Bottle 55 Tamal Vista Blvd 415.924.3366 Corte Madera, CA brickandbottle.com

The historic Cliff House offers awesome views from every angle and one of nature’s best shows every day. Dine in the casual Bistro Restaurant or the elegant Sutro’s at the Cliff House. Sunday Brunch in the Terrace Room is a Bay Area tradition with free-flowing champagne and a delicious buffet.

Cliff House 1090 Point Lobos 415.386.3330 San Francisco, CA cliffhouse.com

Specialties include mesquite-grilled steaks and fish , house-made pastas, fresh salads and soups, a wide variety of desserts, and fresh baked bread along with artisan cocktails and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Each month, a special regional dinner menu is featured. Groups of all sizes are welcome!

Il Fornaio 223 Corte Madera Town Ctr 415.927.4400 Corte Madera, CA ilfornaio.com

In Japanese, Robata means “by the fireside” and refers to the grill-style cooking of northern Japanese fishermen. Our menu offers traditional as well as contemporary fare. Over 25 premium sakes. Come see why we’ve been Mill Valley’s favorite Japanese restaurant for over 30 years.

Robata Grill & Sushi 591 Redwood Hwy. 415.381.8400 Mill Valley, CA robatagrill.com

Seafood Peddler 303 Johnson Street 415.332.1492 Sausalito, CA seafoodpeddler.com

The Tavern at Lark Creek appeals to diners looking for seasonally driven cuisine and an incomparable historical ambiance. Chef Wright’s menu is approachable and highlights our farm-to-table sensibilities. Oak tables fill the cozy bar, with artisanal cocktails and wines on tap. Join us nightly for dinner and weekend brunch.

Tavern at Lark Creek 234 Magnolia Ave 415.924.7766 Larkspur, CA tavernatlarkcreek.com

A block away from the Rafael, Vin Antico is the spot for pre movie oysters, or small bites after the movie. Our chef’s counter is specifically designed for dinner and a show. San Rafael’s only Farm to Table restaurant. Open Lunch and dinner. Happy Hour Tues-Fri.

Vin Antico 881 4th Street 415.721.0600 San Rafael, CA vinantico.com

Visit the Seafood Peddler for the freshest seafood Marin has to offer shipped in daily from the east coast to west! Enjoy the view indoors or enjoy our beautiful flower lined patio. Book our private Harbor View banquet room for any occasions.

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Walnut Creek • Napa

FROM TOURS AND MAKEOVERS TO DECORATIVE DETAILS AND REALTOR INSIGHTS

The San Anselmo hills provide a majestic backdrop for the patio.

BY LAURA HILGERS

PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

BEING IN THE right place at the right time can sometimes lead you home.

Just ask Shannon Forman. In November 2012, she was hiking the Sleepy Hollow–Terra Linda Divide with her dog when she ran into an old friend from Ross, Lisa James. Forman was going through a divorce and living with her kids in her parents’ home in Terra Linda; she often turned to these hills for solace. Her friend, meanwhile, was in the hills because she was renovating a Sleepy Hollow home — to sell — and was escaping the dust. James had already hiked the loop once, says Forman, “but we did it again and talked about the house.”

They walked over to the home, which was then a dark, cold construction site, and Forman jokingly said, “Wouldn’t it be funny if I ended up being your buyer?”

Fast-forward to May 2013, when Forman did buy the 1939 Mediterranean-style house. By this

time, the home’s interior had been transformed into an airy, bright space. James had replaced small windows with large, sun-soaked ones. She expanded the kitchen to include more living space. And she added a master bedroom — which Forman has since painted in a bold Razzle Dazzle pink by Benjamin Moore.

It was exactly what she was looking for. “I knew I wanted a house that was already done,” Forman says, “and I wanted light and a garden I could entertain in.”

The key word is entertain. Forman is very close to her family and loves gathering people in her kitchen, with its marble countertops, walnut island and hip wood-and-chickenwire cabinets. She also entertains on the patio’s Moroccan-tiled table, surrounded by oleander, roses and succulents and warmed by the home’s original stone fi replace. It’s not uncommon for her parents to hike over from Terra Linda for a meal and for her brother’s family to come from nearby Fairfax.

Forman’s style is both whimsical and modern. In the entryway, she has an artsy sixfoot-tall mirror from Sunrise Home and an equally large, groovy Restoration Hardware mirror in her bedroom. Just off he kitchen is a purple resin-topped table, from Studio Home, that she uses as a desk.

As perfect as the house is for Forman, there was one person she had to convince before buying: her realtor, Sylvie Zolezzi. “I initially tried to talk her out of Sleepy Hollow because I thought she’d be too isolated,” says Zolezzi, “but now I see these are her stomping grounds.” She means that literally. Forman still hikes every day. But now when she removes her boots, she puts them down in a place she can truly call home. m

I knew I wanted a house that was already done, and I wanted light and a garden I could entertain in.

Opposite page: The Forman family; dining room table; patio lantern. This page, clockwise from top left: the original stone fireplace; a kitchen window; the detached studio; sunny kitchen; Forman’s bedroom; a pomegranate bowl.

Golden Gates

They provide security, keep Fido in the yard and also offer a kind of welcome to guests. They are the gates of Marin.

Email a photo of yourself standing by your gate to letters@marinmagazine. com; we’ll choose one or more submitted photos to run in the next issue.

PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE YOUR MOVE

With interest rates near an all-time low, we have a surplus of qualified buyers ready to make an offer on your home. Our experienced team of real estate professionals will create a marketing plan that is carefully designed and skillfully executed to help you meet your selling goals.

Connect with us today and experience the APR difference for yourself.

Heuters Lane, Mill Valley Landmark estate positioned on one the most spectacular parcels. Built over 121 years ago, an impeccable home that blend today’s modern lifestyle with its rich heritage. Five bedrooms, guest house, and a path to town.

7HeutersLane.com $5,500,000 Bernard Link 415.336.8676

Seafirth Road, Tiburon Beachfront in Tiburon. Mid-century modern estate with soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen, level lawn and the sound of waves lapping on the shore. Separate guest house and a short SF commute.

65SeafirthRoad.com $3,500,000 Bernard Link 415.336.8676

Crescent Road, San Anselmo Elegant, Tudor-style home on a flat .25+/-acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, elegant finishes, a guest cottage and beautiful landscaping. Close to downtown and award winning schools.

156Crescent.com $2,250,000 Lorraine Watkins 415.328.6797

Sage Court, Novato 5bd, 4ba home with spectacular panoramic views. Gourmet kitchen, dramatic formal dining and living rooms, Travertine flooring throughout lower level, Pebble Tech pool. Rear yard perfect for entertaining.

BrittAndBarbaraJohnson.com $1,995,000 Britt Johnson 415.898.6600

Bay Way, San Rafael

Gorgeous LA-style home. Gated and private, 4bd/3.5ba home on a large street-to-street lot. 1bd/1ba on main level, 3 fireplaces. Chef's kitchen, romantic pool/spa, patio, rolling lawn. Built in 1982.

$1,885,000 Carolyn Svenson 415.720.4773

Lagoon Vista, Tiburon

Stunning, one-level, 2bd, 2ba unit on the lagoon. Designer kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry and new appliances, spacious master with fireplace and deck, one-car garage with access to interior.

$1,695,000 Diana Hammer 415.259.7007

Bulkley Avenue, Sausalito

Reduced $200k! Queen Anne beauty built in the late 1800's and transformed into an exclusive enclave of 9 luxury condominiums. 2bd/2.5ba unit has a recently remodeled 2nd master suite and refinished hardwood floors.

$1,495,000 Kristine Tiret 415.310.0269

Cascade Drive, Fairfax

Never before on the market. 1922 vintage charmer with period details. Original 6bd/2ba, 2800+/-sf. Potential exists for a parcel split of the 16,000+/-sf level lot. Blocks to downtown and trails.

128Cascade.com $1,475,000 Gina Hawk 415.497.4967

Ross

Coming Soon! Ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac just off Lagunitas Rd. Light-filled, 4bd/3ba, open floor plan, custom finishes. Level lawn, pool, outdoor fireplace. Published in numerous national design magazines.

LifeStyleMarin.com

Price Upon Request Donna Goldman 415.509.2427

COLDWELL BANKER MARIN IS THE DIFFERENCE

Truly remarkable service. It’s what Coldwell Banker was founded on in 1906. It’s what the real estate professionals at Coldwell Banker Marin provide to each and every client. It’s why Coldwell Banker has been the market leader for a century strong.

When it comes to your real estate needs, choose the company that more people trust time and again. Experience the Coldwell Banker difference today.

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This beautiful 7,600± square foot, 23 room Spanish Mediterranean estate offers unique custom amenities and architectural features throughout. Additional features include a Guest house, a Multiuse Studio, small vineyard plus small stable and fenced pastures. The property provides a peaceful country setting, sustainable living environment, and sweeping views of 5 counties. The main residence features grand scale spaces throughout including 5 bedrooms, 2 family rooms, separate den / media room, library, observatory and more. Secluded and private, yet close to 37 & 101.

offered at $3,395,000

Denise Patterson

(415) 599-5337

Enjoy commanding, panoramic views of the bay and hills -- from San Francisco to Mt. Diablo to Mt. Tam -- from this exceptionally dramatic 4BR/3BA, contemporary craftsman-style home on a private lane. Fabulous for indoor and outdoor entertaining with 3 fireplaces, the great room with chef’s kitchen, living room and dining room all have spectacular views and open to the beautiful Pau Lope hardwood deck & adjacent gazebo and spa. The master bedroom has its own fireplace, views, deck, & luxury bath. Minutes from hiking and biking paths, including the famous Dipsea Trail.

offered at $2,195,000

clauDia HamPe (415) 383-3820

Majestic , 4 000 sq.ft. Fountaingrove home on .75± acre with lovely views and plenty of room for pool, hobby vineyard etc. Large five bedroom home with three and one-half bathrooms, master suite on the main level. Formal dining and living room with fireplace, family room plus a bonus/game room upstairs. Large sunny kitchen with breakfast room opening to family room. Huge laundry room, two pantries and lots of storage plus a three car garage. This is a premium lot with exceptional views all in a cul-de-sac location close to shopping and schools.

offered at $1,189,000

tom & nancy Kenneally (707) 537-9000

This spacious 3,318± sq. ft. lovingly cared for home features five bedrooms and four full baths, in addition to a large rumpus room with separate entrance. Exquisite formal entry with soaring ceilings to the gorgeous living room with dramatic windows and fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to the family room with gas fireplace. Enjoy the sunset views from the luxurious master suite with walk in closet and private deck entrance. The back deck overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard with fountain, fire pit with seating area. All this plus a three car garage, security system and air conditioning make this home a rare gem!

offered at $1,150,000

Karen moyers (707) 479-9671

Iconic Novato Estate ~ 12.48 Acres of Incomparable Beauty

Distinctive Fountaingrove Home in Santa Rosa

Breathtaking Views from Mill Valley Hilltop

Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove Beauty with Views

Spectacular 47.5 Acre View Compound in San Rafael

This amazing view property/compound offers three homes on sprawling 47.5 acre gated parcel. Each home offers breathtaking panoramic views of San Pablo & San Rafael Bays. The primary home is a 3BR/3BA with state of the art chef’s kitchen, office, two fireplaces, separate gym, shower/sauna, hot tub. The 2nd home is 2BR/2.5 BA, kitchen, living & dining rooms, hot tub, decks, water views. The 3rd home/guest house is a large living space with supersized bedroom, living room, kitchen & sauna/shower over a huge workshop + 4 car garage, water views & deck. Preliminary plans for 6 way lot split available to buyer

offered at $9,950,000

BarBara Ivy (415) 328-6413

Historic Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1892, is nestled in the center of a rare estate property, graced with over 2 level acres of breathtaking, gated gardens. Retreat into your own private resort, and find respite from the outside world within the luxurious gardens. The impeccable and expansive grounds include a private redwood grove with a personal zip line, tennis court and a showcase pool. The elegant home boasts 7BR/7BA, a large dining room and formal living room, four fireplaces, and approximately 7,900 sq. ft. of living space.

offered at $6,750,000

Beth SaSan (415) 990-7186

Exquisite Gated Tiburon Estate

This exquisite Tudor style home has everything you are looking for: privacy behind double iron gates with a circular driveway and expansive Mt. Tamalpais and Bay views. Sited on a 1.18 acre lot, with a mature, landscaped garden and fruit trees; and of course, distinctive architecture. This multi-level estate comes with spacious living areas including five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half-baths and a three-car garage with a long driveway and a large courtyard parking for 8+ cars. www.4ParkPlace.com

offered at $4,995,000

KIm Le (415) 608-2776

Beautiful, 96+ acre

McNab Valley. Single level residence has 4300+ sf, 4BR/3BA and vineyard views from most rooms. Over 20 acres of immaculately cared for vineyards producing award winning wines, are under contract to the adjacent winery. Property includes adjacent parcel, a large pond, fruit trees, winery building, 16’x48’ barn and tennis court.

offered at $2,495,000

Sondra oczKuS (415) 806-6064

The Grande Dame of San Rafael

Vineyard Estate with panoramic views across

Prestigious Mendocino County Vineyard

Thank you to my clients and everyone who helped my $200+ million sales in 2013. Together, we contributed to a dramatic comeback in the luxury home market.

With each New Year we are given another new chance to make each day the best it can be and treasure the happiest moments in our lives and the difference we can make for the lives of others.

I am looking forward to serving your real estate needs in 2014 and delivering the results. When you work with me in either selling, buying, or referring business, I will make a 20 percent donation from my commission to a charity of your choice.

Best Wishes for the New Year!

TIBURON Stunning Georgian Colonial Call for pricing

Paying homage to a true Georgian Colonial, this amazing home shows careful consideration to detail and stays true to the architectural style. Stroll the expansive yards with views of the Richmond Bay or enter the formal English rose garden. Enjoy entertaining on the patio area or along the oversized pool deck and spa. The stately entry opens up to the formal spaces of the home, including the living room and dining room. Wood burning fireplaces in both the office and the formal living room encourage you to relax. The chef’s kitchen includes all Viking and Kitchen Aide appliances. Top of the line stove, refrigerator, wine bar and ovens make cooking a dream. The family room connects to the kitchen and opens up to the outside. Separate en-suite bedroom on main level with complete privacy, patio and own entrance. The master suite includes a sitting room, wood burning fireplace, walk-in closet! Enjoy double vanities and a deep soaking tub in the generous master bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and bathroom along with a large outdoor patio complete the upstairs. Fully approved plans for a fourth bedroom upstairs.

TIBURON

Contemporary Estate Home Call for pricing

Situated on 3 acres of estate living, this multi-level and completely private home offers majestic views of Mt. Tam and Richardson Bay. The expansive lawns and terraced gardens border open space creating a vast and peaceful setting with access to the best hiking in Marin. The main residence offers carefully planned entertaining spaces with sweeping views. Floor to ceiling sliders not only allow in natural light but open to large patio to take advantage of the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Informal spaces take advantage of the kitchen, family room and backyard all laid out in the perfect way for casual entertaining. Enjoy the morning in front of your wood burning fi replace in the master suite with commanding views. Two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets and bath share the upstairs space. Lower level of the home has a separate au-pair unit with bath and walk in closet. Au-pair unit has French doors that lead to a private patio. Offi ce space, plenty of storage and a natural temperature controlled wine cellar fi nish off the lower level.

COMING SOON

Contemporary Cape Cod with Bay Views on Mt. Tiburon

This stunning gated home has been freshly renovated and designed with an exceptional fl ow showcasing San Francisco Bay and Marina views.

A designer kitchen features a Carrara marble island, top line appliances and exquisite Bay and city views. An adjacent family room with fi replace opens to the deck for easy entertaining. The dining area opens to the formal living room with French doors to the deck. Five bedrooms and four full baths make this an ideal family home.

Relax on the private outdoor terrace, surrounded by level lawns and an area for a bocce court or gardens overlooking open space.

COMING SOON

59 Trinidad, Tiburon

$3,500,000

Located in the desirable gated community of Timmers Landing in Paradise Cay is a stunning, sleek inspiration of glass, steel, concrete and wood.

This home boasts 3,550 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms with an open floor plan, high ceilings, lots of light, and expansive water views.

Features include hardwood floors, one outdoor and two indoor fireplaces, Miele appliances, stone and polished concrete finishes.

Built in 2009 to exacting standards by Throwing Rock Studio, it combines artful detail with a functional floor plan ideal for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living.

Minutes to the charming town of Tiburon, only 16 miles to San Francisco, and award-winning schools make this one-of-a-kind sophisticated property the perfect blend of modern architecture and waterfront living!

4 bedrooms 11,450 sq. ft. lot

3.5 baths 2 car garage 3,550 sq. ft.

49 South Oak, San Anselmo

$2,450,000

Located in the desirable Seminary neighborhood of San Anselmo is a stunning brown shingled 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath custom home completed in 2004. Features include soaring vaulted ceilings, family room, office, chef’s kitchen, 2 fireplaces, sports court, and grassy lawn. This gorgeous home sits on 2.6 acres and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, seminary, and bay.

Voted one of the best towns to live by Outside Magazine, San Anselmo offers the ideal combination of access to San Francisco (20 miles) and an abundance of outdoor adventure (hiking, biking, surfing) minutes from your front door.

5 bedrooms

4.5 baths

4,772 sq. ft.

2.6 acres

2 car garage Family room and office Sports court/lawn areas

Jenny Mattson 415.786.6183

jennifer.mattson @ sothebysrealty.com

Wonderfully close-in and private, 2-acre gated estate with beautiful sparkling pool, sunny sport-court and 5,865± square feet of beautifully appointed interior space in the main house. Newly remodeled kitchen with granite counters, island with breakfast bar, large pantry with access to a 60± square foot wine cellar and adjoining family room with fireplace and back yard access. Large living room with fireplace and beautiful Bay and Richmond Bridge views and top-floor master suite with fireplace, large bath and his and her closets plus two balconies. Children's wing with two bedrooms, separate office with built-ins, TV room and full bath. Large, 545± square foot guest cottage with view-side terrace ideal for au-pair or guests alike, featuring a large living room, sleeping quarters and a full bath. Gated, long driveway, large motor court and three-car garage. Four bedrooms, three full and two half-baths, and the private soccer field you always wanted with convenient access to Highway 101… $6,450,000

Can You Date This?

Aerial of southern Marin is a mystery.

BY JIM WOOD

THE LUCRETIA HANSON Little History Room at the Mill Valley Public Library needs your help. The above aerial photograph of southern Marin, measuring 4 feet by 7 feet, was recently donated by an anonymous San Rafael resident. No one, however, knows with absolute certainty when it was taken. Note that the Mill Valley–Sausalito bike and walking path (foreground, right of

center) was completed; subdivisions in Tam Valley (foreground, left of center) appear recently developed; and the De Silva Island condominium project in Strawberry (foreground, far right) hadn’t yet broken ground. Do other indicators date this photo? If so, name them and help us let everyone know when it was taken. Send answers to editorial@marinmagazine.com. The Mill Valley Historical Society will review all responses. m

No one, however, knows with absolute certainty when it was taken.

“Hi! How are you?”

“Ugh, really busy!” “Ridiculously busy!!!!” “SOOOO BUSY!!!!”

Sound familiar? This exchange is happening daily in our homes, our workplaces, and our community gathering spaces– yes, even at our farmers markets, the proverbial promised land of slowing down. No place is sacred when it comes to the pervasive culture of BUSY.

When did we let the state of busy become the mantra that defines our lives? It’s time to stop the glorification of busy. What if we used FOOD as our daily reminder to take a breath, be fully present, and express some gratitude? It doesn’t matter where your food is coming from, although we love seeing your shining face. This is bigger than us; this is the health and sanity of our community. Here’s a short list of some things we can all do more of: Cook. Set a table. Chew your food slowly. Avoid grabbing lunch with a computer or dinner with a TV. Toast a glass or say a prayer. We’re all in this together– yes, we’ve been known to describe ourselves as SOOO BUSY too. Let’s jumpstart a revolution, a peaceful protest of the all-consuming culture of busy, and let it begin with your next bite. Namaste.

Marin Civic Center (Sun & Thurs, 8-1, all year)

OAKLAND — Grand Lake (Sat, 9-2, ALL YEAR)

Hayward (Sat, 9-1, ALL YEAR)

Clement st (Sun, 9-2, ALL YEAR) newark (Sun, 9-1, ALL YEAR)

stonestown (Sun, 9-1, ALL YEAR)

Yogini, Susan Hauser, takes a moment amidst the harmonious hustle and bustle of the Marin Farmers Market.

Marin Farmers Market

Photo by Gary Yost

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