Marin Magazine December 2024 by 270 Media

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MARIN GIVES

CURRENTS

There are plenty of events honoring holidays from diverse cultures and religions throughout the Bay Area. Here are just a few, including three holiday music traditions in Marin.

How was your 2024? It seems Marin made the most of its 366 days, so let’s remember some of the county’s signicant developments of this year.

AUTHOR TALK

BY JESSETTE LONG

Acclaimed author Jacqueline Winspear, celebrated for her Maisie Dobbs series, has captivated readers with her rich historical novels, including The White Lady and The Care and Management of Lies, a Dayton Literary Peace Prize nalist. Winspear’s nonction shines with What Would Maisie Do? and her Edgar-nominated memoir, This Time Next Year We’ll Be Laughing.

Maisie Dobbs: 20th-Anniversary Collector’s Edition

REVIEWS

Writing the Wrongs: A Guided Journal for Healing Moral Injury

Michele DeMarco leads a timely discussion on transforming moral pain and powerlessness into peace, purpose and possibility through her powerful guided journal.

DeMarco will be in conversation with her agent Kimberley Cameron at Book Passage, Corte Madera, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:00 p.m. More details at bookpassage.com.

The Network of Life: A New View of Evolution

David P. Mindell, evolutionary biologist and senior researcher at the University of California at Berkeley, explores why evolution is like a network and why it matters for understanding the health of all living things.

Mindell will be in conversation with Mary Ellen Hannibal at Book Passage, Corte Madera, on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m. More details at bookpassage.com.

SPARKLES

The Look

BY CHRISTINA BRYAN

BY MATT VILLANO

SHIFTING THE VIEW

BY LOTUS ABRAMS

PHOTOS BY JOE FLETCHER

BY LOTUS ABRAMS | PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER STARK

BY LISA BOQUIREN

WANT TO

We want to make it easy for you, whether you have $50, $5,000 or even $10,000 available to donate to our great community.

$50

Children for Change

Welcoming Home

Enriching Lives Through Music

Side by Side Youth

North Bay Children’s Center

The Redwoods

Halleck Creek Ranch

Sparkle Foundation

Bridge the Gap

Gilead House

(AHO)

Make It Home Guide Dogs for the Blind

Performing Stars of Marin

Little Wishes

North Marin Community Services

Refugia Marin

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL)

Literacy by the Bay Community Action Marin

$500

Marin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

The Marine Mammal Center

Tribe Rising India

Ceres Community Project

Milo Foundation

Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend

Aldersly Retirement Community

Buckelew Programs

$1,000 Conservation Corps North Bay

Okizu

Lifehouse Agency

Marin Foster Care Association

Agricultural Institute of Marin

By the Bay Health

Youth in Arts

Sausalito Center for the Arts

$2,500

Karma Club Teen

Community Institute for Psychotherapy

Postpartum Support Center

Friends of China Camp

Vivalon

Sausalito Sister Cities

$5,000 PNOC Foundation

To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation

WildCare

Center for Domestic Peace

MarinArts

Gilead House

$10,000

Ritter Center

Huckleberry Youth Programs

To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation

Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery

Together, we Keep Tahoe Blue — for all. Show your commitment to Tahoe this season, and for all the ones to come.

TRAVEL

Please Excuse The Dust — Lake Tahoe Is Renovating

Northern Lights or Midnight Sun? The Best Time to Visit

Arctic Norway

OUT ABOUT AND

Concerts, festivals, arts and culture

EDITED BY DONNA BERRY GLASS

CALENDAR

DEC 7–8 Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker

DEC 13–24 The Christmas Ballet

SEASONAL FAIRS

DEC 7 Mill Valley Holiday Craft Fair

DEC 7 Landmarks Arts & Crafts Fair

DEC 7–8 Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair

DEC 7–22 Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets

DEC 20–JAN 5 The Winter Wonderettes

DEC 7–8 Winter Open Studios

DEC 12–15 Broadway Holiday

THROUGH DEC 24 A Whynot Christmas Carol

DEC 7–8 Mercantino di Natale

DEC 8 Gregory Porter

DEC 19 The Christmas Jug Band Holiday Show

DEC 21 The Allman Betts Family Revival

COMEDY

DEC 7 Je Applebaum

DEC 22 Sister’s Christmas Catechism

DEC 7 & 11 Met Opera: Mozart’s The Magic Flute

THROUGH JAN 5 ‘Tis the Season for Science

OPENS DEC 6 Nightbitch

DEC 1–25 Another Hole in the Head

MUSEUMS

THROUGH DEC 22 Restitution and Recuperation: An Exhibition by Charles H.Lee

Broadway Holiday

Baby Camels at California Academy of Sciences

HOLIDAY EVENTS

DEC 6–15 Winter Wonderland

DEC 14–15 Winterfest Sausalito

THROUGH DEC 22 Great Dickens Christmas Fair

DEC 31 Bouncy Ball New Year

THROUGH JAN 20 Union Square Ice Rink

WHAT’S HOT

JANUARY 23 - 26, 2025

PIER 3

AGO Projects, Mexico City

Altman Siegel, San Francisco

Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York

Anthony Meier, Mill Valley

Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco

Casemore Gallery, San Francisco

Crown Point Press, San Francisco

David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles

David Zwirner, Los Angeles

Fergus McCa‡rey, New York

Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco

Galerie Chantal Crousel, Paris

Galerie Maria Wettergren, Paris

Gallery FUMI, London

FOG FOCUS

PIER 2

Charles Mo‡ett Gallery, New York

Chris Sharp Gallery, Los Angeles

Commonwealth and Council, Los Angeles

Crèvecœur, Paris

Fernberger, Los Angeles

François Ghebaly, Los Angeles

House of Seiko, San Francisco

Johansson Projects, Oakland

Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco

Municipal Bonds, San Francisco

OCHI, Los Angeles

Rebecca Camacho Presents, San Francisco

Superhouse, New York

Gallery Japonesque, San Francisco

Gladstone, New York

Haines, San Francisco

Hauser & Wirth, Los Angeles

Herald St, London

Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

Hostler Burrows, New York

Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco

Jessica Silverman, San Francisco

KARMA, West Hollywood

Kiang Malingue, Hong Kong

kurimanzutto, New York

LEBRETON, Monte Carlo

Lehmann Maupin, New York

Lisson Gallery, London

LUHRING AUGUSTINE, New York

Marc Selwyn Fine Art, Beverly Hills /

Marconi Gallery, Milan

Marian Goodman Gallery, NewYork

Mendes Wood DM, New York

Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York

Micki Meng, San Francisco

Night Gallery, Los Angeles

Nino Mier Gallery, New York

Peter Blum Gallery, New York

pt.2 Gallery, Oakland

Sarah Myerscough Gallery, London

SIDE GALLERY, Barcelona

Southern Guild, Los Angeles

Talwar Gallery, New York

Tina Kim Gallery, New York

Venus Over Manhattan, New York

DINE

CORTE MADERA

Burmatown Asian

Though the menu remains largely the same (that tea leaf salad! Those bao!) at the new location down the street from the original, the addition of a grill boosts the menu with dishes like kalbi ribs or smoked salmon collars. A long bar on one side of the room serves wine and beer and the front windows slide open for easy access to a large patio. 18 Tamalpais Ave, 415.985.5060; burmatown.com

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Flores Mexican

tasting event. 207 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.9466; zinzwinebar.com

FAIRFAX

Barefoot Cafe

American

Chef Tony Senehi’s all-day cafe is known for California-inspired dishes made from local, organic ingredients. Pear almond pancakes and eggs Benedict (ask for “the Brady” to get lox) are popular at breakfast, while a BBQ pulled pork sandwich is a hot seller at lunch. 1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.460.2160; barefootcafe.com

her husband Gustavo curate a taste of the Italian coast in the California sun. 123 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.419.5465; lagastronomiadi porchetta.com

Outdoor Seating | Brunch

Sorella Cae Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella serves fresh Italian with a northern influnce. Favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli, pollo alla Sorella and the garlic bread. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520; sorellacae.com

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With an emphasis on regional Mexican dishes and avors sourced from family recipes, the menu is based on California seasonality and revolves around gluten-free masa. The daily-made tortillas are a highlight. 301 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.500.5145; oressf.com

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Zinz Wine Bar

Californian

Locals pop by the petite wine bar for its cozy atmosphere and an eclectic array of boutique wines and craft beer, all available for takeout. A short menu of prosciutto-wrapped dates, charcuterie and cheese boards is perfect for enjoying during a Friday night

Fradelizio’s Italian

A perennial neighborhood gem, the cozy space welcomes all with daily specials (salmon, line-caught in Bolinas, with a golden beet and arugula salad, house made Meyer lemon fettuccine with salmon and asparagus) and a wine by the barrel program. 35 Broadway Blvd, 415.459.1618; fradelizios.com

La Gastronomia

Italian Like the town it’s situated in, La Gastronomia is a lively and cozy restaurant best known for its authentic cuisine, fresh ingredients and warm atmosphere. Originally from a coastal town in Italy, owners Elena and

Stillwater Californian Fairfax native Margaret Ruiz and her life and business partner, David, bring the bounty of the county to the table. Appetizers and salads feature local cheeses, oysters, and produce while the cheeseburger with Stemple Creek beef and the miso-glazed black cod have dedicated followers. 23 Broadway, 415.524.8478; stillwaterfairfax.com

GREENBRAE / KENTFIELD

Gott’s Roadside American

At its only Marin outpost, Gott’s features the signature California-inspired dishes the restaurant

OUT AND ABOUT DINE

is known for (burgers — regular, ahi and Impossible — shakes, salads and fries) as well as a 30-foot-long pine table for community-style eating and an expansive patio out front. 302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, 415.785.4233; gotts.com

Guesthouse

Californian

Jared Rogers, the former executive chef of Picco, heads up the kitchen, partnering with restaurateur Dustin Sullivan on this 110-seat space. Look for well-executed California cuisine with weekly specials like Prime Rib on Mondays and fried chicken on Sundays, plus killer cocktails — the Sunburn and Easy Money are local favorites. 850 College Ave, Kenteld, 415.419.5101; guesthousemarin.com

Half Day Cafe

American

Tucked away in a setting of intertwining ivy and large open windows, this cafe is the quintessential breakfast nook and is also open for brunch and lunch, including coee drinks, pastries and much more. Enjoy a casual daytime meal inside or out on the patio. 848 College Ave, Kenteld, 415.459.0291; halfdaycafe.net

Rio Rock Açai Café

Smoothies

Açai bowls, like the Carmen Miranda with cacao nibs and peanut butter, and smoothies (don’t miss the Popeye with almond butter and spinach) are at

the heart of an all-day café that serves up sandwiches (chicken pesto panini, lox bagel) and pastas, too. Boba and espresso drinks are coming soon. 860 College Ave, Kenteld; 415.747.8668; riorock acaicafe.com

Sweetgreen

Californian

No matter if your order is one of the signature plant-forward warm bowls like curry cauliower, a super green goddess salad or chicken pesto parm, all are packaged in sustainable packaging that makes it easy to enjoy a fast and fresh meal inside or to-go. 284 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae; 415.874.0012; sweetgreen.com

LARKSPUR

Left Bank Restaurant

French

This Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot has been serving the community for more than two decades. Whether on the patio, bar or in the elegant main dining room with a huge replace, it’s a fun experience. The menu features authentic French cuisine utilizing seasonal, local and organic ingredients. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331; leftbank.com

Perry’s American Perry’s on Magnolia has the same classic American cuisine, bustling bar and warm service and personality the San Francisco original has always been famous

for. Plentiful outdoor dining options. It’s bar is a perennial best of the county winner. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877; perryssf.com

Pizzeria Picco Pizza

This family-friendly parlor next door to Picco oers Californiainuenced Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven. Fresh mozzarella is pulled in-house and the menu also features organic salads, antipasti and Straus Dairy softserve ice cream.

Heated outdoor seating is available.

316 Magnolia Ave, 415.945.8900; pizzeriapicco.com

$ R’noh Thai Thai

This cozy place with a patio by the Corte Madera Creek has a reputation for fresh avors. It’s all here, from curries and Thai barbecue to noodle dishes and the classic tom kha (coconut lemongrass soup).

For an indulgent treat, try the fried sweet potato appetizer. 1000 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.0599; rnohthai.com

$ Rustic Bakery

Californian

The Marin-grown bakery is known and loved the world over. Organic bread and pastries baked fresh each morning and salads, sandwiches, and soups make this a staple. 2017 Larkspur

Floodwater

Californian

Order a handcrafted “Gold Rush” (Old Forester bourbon, local honey, lemon) at the long 20 seat bar and watch the game on ve huge 4K TVs while noshing on pork belly steamed buns, or dive into Shorty’s Tall Reuben. The patio features multiple re pits. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.843.4545; flodwatermv.com

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Gravity Tavern

American

Landing Circle, 415.461.9900 and 1139 Magnolia Ave; 415.925.1556; rusticbakery.com

MILL VALLEY

Bungalow 44 American

The bustling bar is ideal for savoring a seasonal cocktail or an order of the house’s famous kickin’ fried chicken. The one-dollar happy hour oyster program still operates from 5–6 p.m., Monday–Thursday and the heated outdoor patio is a town hot spot. 44 E Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500; bungalow44.com

Hook Fish Co

Seafood

The wood-ceilinged dining room feels like a boat’s galley and the spot’s popular outdoor beer garden adjacent to Mill Valley’s Proof Lab at Tam Junction has 13 taps, but the draw at this counterservice joint is the seafood. The supply chain means you can enjoy the poke, sh and chips or sh tacos knowing where and on what boat your meal came from.

254 Shoreline Hwy; hookshco.com

With ingredients suited to reflet modern tastes, American classics like grilled chicken Waldorf salad with pickled grapes, lobster roll with toasted challah and veggie slaw, and a land and sea pasta with housemade egg pasta, pork belly and crab, may have also been familiar fare for passengers of the Mt. Tam gravity car for which this saloon was named. 38 Miller Ave, 415.888.2108; gravitytavern.com

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Harmony Chinese

Mountain Home Inn

American

Whether you’re staying for the night or popping in after your hike, Mountain Home Inn provides a unique experience with food that’s worth the trek. Even while poised upon Mount Tam, the restaurant promises robust dishes like wild mushroom ravioli or a classic hamburger with beef from Niman Ranch. Enjoy views from the back patio.

810 Panoramic Hwy, 415.381.9000; mtnhomeinn.com HH $ BB HH $ BB

A warm, inviting place to enjoy classical and innovative Cantonese fare with the house specialty, hand crafted dim sum. Local favorites include savory Peking duck with steamed tea buns, juicy Shanghai dumplings and unique bites like minced lamb with radicchio cups. The famous signature beef is a denite must. 401 Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300; harmonyrestaurant group.com

Tamalpie Italian

With views of Mt. Tam from the covered, heated patio, this spot known for its local sourcing also features two replaces and a full bar serving craft cocktails, wine and beer. The dierence is in the dough, small batch, housemade and gluten-free.

477 Miller Ave, 415.388.7437; tamalpiepizzeria.com

Watershed

Californian

Gather ’round the re pit in front of the restaurant at the Lumber Yard or hang out at the long bar for a predinner glass of wine before sampling one of the many dishes curated to reflet the bounty of Marin. The Stemple Creek Ranch burger and fresh pastas are matched with a bevy of simply prepared, easy to share dishes.

129 Miller Ave, 415.888.2406; watershed.com

Piatti Ristorante and Bar Italian

A replace lounge and open format concept invites lingering over refreshed menu items such as house made ravioli with lemon cream and citrus gremolata, roasted mushroom pizza with taleggio fonduta and black true oil or roasted salmon with artichokes and Calabrian chili.

625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525; piatti.com

NOVATO

Ayawaska Latin American

An outpost of the Petaluma original lls the space that once housed Hilltop 1892. A menu of Peruvian classics includes lomo saltado and the country’s famous ceviches (try the a la Huancaina with the catch of the day). 850 Lamont Ave; 415.944.2066; ayawaskasf.com

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Perry’s American Epic burgers and cocktails, excellent service, signature blue-and-white gingham tablecloths — expect all of those and more here at Perry’s northernmost location. 224 Alameda Del Prado, 415.506.4212; perryssf.com

The Speakeasy

American

In addition to the 10 beers on tap, cocktails range from the 1920s to the 2020s. A shareable, tapasstyle menu includes grilled maitake mushrooms, escargot and mini street tacos. 504 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.7793; thespeakeasynovato. com HH$

Toast American

With outdoor

dining and spacious inside seating at Hamilton Marketplace, large parties, families and everyone else

dives in on comfort food favorites like corned beef hash, buttermilk pancakes and at dinner, chicken schnitzel and shrimp scampi. 5800 Nave Dr, 415.382.1144; toastnovato.com

SAN ANSELMO / ROSS

Comforts Cafe

American Established in 1986, Comforts has a cozy sit-down cafe, serving breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Besides the famous Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the stued pecan-crusted French toast, chicken Okasan (nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans), Korean BBQ ank steak and Wor Won Ton soup. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840; comfortscafe.com

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Creekside Pizza & Tap Room American

A perennial Best of the County winner known for their artisan pizzas, hearty sandwiches, avorful pastas and fresh salads, Creekside oers plentiful gluten-free and vegan options too. Their copper bar with a 40-handle selection of craft beer (including gluten-free beer), plus wine and kombucha on tap. 638 San Anselmo Ave, 415.785.4450; creeksidesa.com

Cucina sa Italian Open for lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner six nights a week, come by for homemade pastas, seasonal salads, and wood-red pizzas that strike a balance between southern Italy and Northern California. Don’t skip the happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, either!

you’ll nd inventive sushi rolls, premium sake and a menu of signature dishes that explore the depth of Japanese cuisine. It’s not just sushi — you can try picks like kani miso (grilled miso paste with crab), or their creamy pasta with tempura softshell crab.

69 Center Blvd, San Anselmo, 415.459.6969; kuro namimarin.com

American cuisine. Not your typical south-ofthe-border spot, they serve up top-notch margaritas and Latin lusciousness. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900; marinitas.com

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Taco Jane’s Mexican

510 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.2942; cucina-sa.com

Flour Craft Bakery American

Along with artisan gluten-free and an assortment of vegan pastries, breads, and special-occasion cakes, this petite cafe serves a lunch menu of so-called fancy toast and big green salads with seasonal air. Customer favorites include oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, decadent cinnamon rolls, ourless hazelnut brownies, and the bakery’s signature granola. 702 San Anselmo Ave, 415.453.3100; florcraftbakery.com

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Kuro Nami Japanese Kitchen Japanese Kuro Nami, which means “black wave,” is a new restaurant from the team behind The Baan Thai Cuisine. There,

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Madcap Californian

Chef Ron Siegel’s contemporary artlled space is known for its urban edge.

The vegetable-centric menu, available as a tasting menu, incorporates seafood and Japanese techniques in colorful dishes like trout with baby bok choy, purple daikon and dashi that are bold, balanced and bright.

198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, 415.453.9898; madcapmarin.com

Marché Californian

Into the former Marche aux Fleurs space, Marché’s owners Darren and Alicia Banks focus on seasonal ingredients in plates of avocado toast with Urfa chile, shishito peppers with togarashi, and house made gnocchi with shiitakes is Californian all the way.

23 Ross Common, Ross; 415.925.9200; marchemarin.com

Marinitas Mexican

This sister restaurant of Insalata’s continues to ourish as a bastion of creative Mexican and Central and South

The full bar features plentiful tequila and mezcal selections and its regional Mexican cuisine includes Oaxacan mole, sh tacos and vegetarian options. Black Gold salsa arrives with complimentary chips and is created from charred blackened tomatoes and roasted chilis. Enclosed patio seating is available year round. 21 Tamalpais Ave, 415.454.6562; tacojanes.com

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The Baan Thai Cuisine Thai Known for its mango sticky rice, crispy corn cakes and The Baan Thai salad, new menu items like fresh spring rolls and steamed dumplings and old favorites such as the tom kha soup entice with fresh avors and just the right amount of sweet heat. 726 San Anselmo Ave, 415.457.9470; baanthaimarin.com

Valenti & Co. Italian

The bright yet cozy indoor space and warmly lit back patio are ideal environments for authentic Italian dishes made with local ingredients. The menu changes daily but look for the carpaccio of beef, the pan-seared Pekin duck and chef

Valenti’s famous tower of triple chocolate love at dessert. 337 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.7800; valentico.com

SAN RAFAEL

Cafe Arrivederci

Italian

Located in the heart of San Rafael for the past 27 years! Chef Tito is proud to serve fresh homemade pastas and dishes from all over Italy. Visit the expansive dining room, full bar, garden patio and private rooms for parties and events. 11 G St, 415.453.6427; cafearrivederci.com

Cafe del Soul

Californian

Healthy options become addictive at

this eatery that now has locations in Tam Junction and San Rafael. Once you stop in for the deliciously fresh quinoa wrap, you’ll want to return to try the chipotle rice bowl. 1408 Fourth St, 415.457.5400; cafedelsoul.net $

Red Rooster Brick

chicken sandwich with house made chipotle aioli has a dedicated following and the Boston clam chowder might just convince a few New Englanders to relocate. 901 B St., 415.234.8414; redroosterbrick oven.com

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Vin Antico American

Oven American Roasted in the brick oven, then brushed with sweet and spicy garlic sauce, Red Rooster wings are a must-order at an allday Italian American restaurant with a sprinkling of Asian avors. A thin crust pizza pulled from the brick oven is available at breakfast, too (glutenfree crust is available), and a changing menu of daily oerings. The buttermilk-fried

SAUSALITO

Angelino Restaurant Italian

Multiple generations of the Ancona family create an authentic Italian eatery with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti that has showcased the cuisine of the Campania regionfor more than 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225; angelino restaurant.com

Fish Seafood

It has been said that this restaurant and sh market launched the sustainable seafood movement, making it the ultimate place for freshly caught, unobjectionable fare. Order any of the day’s oerings — the menu changes — daily but usually has a variation of sh tacos, ceviche and grilled sh. 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474; 331sh.com

Kitti’s Place Thai

Northern Italian fare using local and Italian ingrdients. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771; poggiotrattoria.com

TIBURON

Cae Acri Italian

This well-lit corner cafe is a go-to for bikers, city commuters, and locals. Diners will nd Italian roast espresso drinks, freshly baked pastries, and eggs for breakfast and a selection of soups, salads and paninis for lunch. A market stacked with pantry items and coffee operates inside the café. 1 Main St, 415.435.8515; caeeacri.com

Luna Blu Italian

steak. Look for yuzu butternut squash linguine with za’atar coconut cream, pizza with a zucchini crust, plus a lobster roll on a hot dog bun.

9 Main St, malibu-farm.com

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Petite Left Bank French

Vin Antico, “where passion meets the plate,” serves seasonal marketinspired cuisine like stone-oven-baked atbreads, handmade pastas and organic salads, all innovatively prepared. Black sesame-crusted tuna is classic, even better with an Il Capo negroni. 881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600; vinantico.com

This home-style family-run restaurant has been in town for over 20 years. It features Californiainspired favorites like lettuce cups stued with chicken and almonds, soft spring rolls and a curried turkey burger. A patio out front gets midday sun. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390; kittis place.com

Poggio Italian Vitello sliced excruciatingly thin and topped with lemon and tonnato sauce is a singular dish in the hands of executive chef Benjamin Balesteri who creates

Executive chef Renzo Azzarello serves Sicilian seafood and homemade pastas with a Californian touch. The seasonal menu incorporates fresh and organic produce, local naturally grown meat and poultry from small farms. The restaurant complies with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, so all the seafood is sustainable. A recent expansion tripled the size of the patio to accommodate more diners. 35 Main St, 415.789.5844; lunablurestaurant.com

Malibu Farm

Californian

The latest SoCal-toNorCal culinary import features a homegrown and sustainable ethos in dishes like fennel-rubbed boneless half chicken and soy-ginger hanger

A smaller version of the Larkspur original features an all-day menu of French bistro classics. A notable wine list, artisan craft cocktail menu, and spirit-free beverages round out the lively experience. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with brunch on Saturday and Sunday, and daily morning coee and pastry service coming soon. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon; 415.910.1010; petiteleftbanktiburon. com