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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2023

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Learn about Hourani, an heirloom wheat farmed at Tara Firma Farm.

A grand meal where nothingis as it seems.

The story of a boy and his 1927 Chevrolet Roadster Series AA Capitol.

Marin’s Amber Waves

Fantastical Feast

When Magic Rolled In

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OUT & ABOUT

19 Currents

67 Calendar

31 Conversation: Janelle Kellman

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106 LOOKING BACK

An insider’s guide to dining and food in the Bay Area.

84 On the Scene

TRAVEL

When designing her Japanese modern Larkspur home, Marin designer Pamela Hayes embraced the beauty of imperfection.

The Valley Isle needs visitors — here’s where to stay.

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The former mayor of Sausalito and environmental nonprofit founder has focused her career on addressing climate change, and she’s not done yet.

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A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond.

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Snapshots from events around the county.

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Health benefits of orangehued foods, ways to document family history, entertaining tips and more.

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The "Fantastical Feast" team.

We Ate Cake!

As we roll into the holiday season, our team here at 270 Media is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Marin community with our cornucopia of products.

Marin Magazine is coming up on its twentieth anniversary with much of the original team in place, Local Getaways is gaining traction with Nikki C. at the helm, we’ve just launched a new app (available in the App Store on your phone) and SPACES is finding its groove as a bi-weekly newsletter and quarterly department within Marin Magazine.

In step with shining the light on what makes our community unique, we dreamed up our feature story months ago while discussing our uber-talented friend Michelle Heston, who has been the executive regional director of public relations for the Fairmont Hotels COOLEST THING for California, Hawaii and Arizona I LEARNED THIS MONTH for almost 20 years. Once she and “I was fascinated to learn that her husband, Dave, became empty modern wheat has six sets of nesters, she started baking cakes for chromosomes, and Hourani, fun. She creates those “is that cake?” (a form of durum wheat), has type of cakes, and now has a side gig, three sets.”

Heston Cakes. Michelle has won Best — LISA HILGERS, ART DIRECTOR of Show at the Marin County Fair and has earned national recognition with Good Day Sacramento, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune and Women’s Day appearances, to name a few accolades. During an editorial meeting as we were scrolling through her @hestoncakes Instagram account and we thought, let’s make a turkey that’s a cake … and how about a pumpkin pie — that is actually, a cake! While she could have done the whole meal as a cake, we brought in Lynda Balslev — chef, stylist and food writer, extraordinaire — to continue with the Trompe-l'oeil-Thanksgivingthemed feature, and I suggested mashed potatoes out of

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Cameron Cressman came onboard to take the photos, the project was moved to her parents’ gorgeous Mill Valley home and the list of contributors grew to represent a true coming together of Marin culinary talent. Realizing there were lots of cooks in the photoshoot kitchen, I popped in for a couple minutes and was able to get a quick “usie” of everyone involved, except Michelle, the original inspiration.

For the full menu of Trompe l'oeil Thanksgiving, the working title was changed to Fantastical Feast (check it out page 38.)

I also hope you have time to read about Dave Wilson’s best Thanksgiving ever, back in 1951, when he was able to exchange his entire savings account, $79, for a used, but cared for ’27 Chevy. His commitment to caring for this one car, through the past 60 or so years, is an inspiration in our ‘throw-away’ world of consumption. We hope these features inspire you to have some fun this holiday, and remind you to not let the "turkeys" get you down (eat cake instead). We’d love to see how you celebrate the season, from traditional meals to Friendsgiving potlucks. If you are on your own, don’t forget there are plenty of groups who are looking for volunteers, including Glide Memorial, SF–Marin Food Bank and Project Open Hand.

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The home at 333 G Street was so enticing that I sought it out in San Rafael and was fortunate enough that day to find Mr. Lawrence Loder sitting and relaxing on the porch of his “wonderment.” He was very courteous and offered to give me a full tour of the entire house and garden. I am grateful to you for having done such wonderful research and photography of Mr. Loder’s house and home.

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Please send photos with their names and any other relevant information to editorial@marinmagazine.com for a chance to appear online and in a future print issue.

CORRECTIONS In the October issue conversation with Sandra Bird it is incorrectly stated that the main kitchen in the 1978 or ’79 SF Decorator Showcase was hers.

Bird’s design was in the Marin Decorator Showcase.

In the October SPACES feature “An Elevated Experience,” the photographer was Nathan Satran, not Adam Potts.

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Orange Hues, Good News In need of a health boost as flu season approaches? Look at all things with hues of orange for their bountiful nutritional benefits.

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Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, fiber, folate

Promotes heart health, prevents anemia, reduces cancer risk

Swan Citrus juice at Juice Girl (San Rafael)

Carrot

Vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin K1, biotin

Reduces cancer risk, lowers blood cholesterol, cuts risk of macular degeneration

Roasted carrots at The Pelican Inn (Muir Beach)

Sweet potato

Pro-vitamin A, potassium, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin E

Improves blood sugar regulation, reduces oxidative damage and cancer risk

Sweet potato fries from Gott’s Roadhouse (Greenbrae)

Butternut squash

Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese

Decreased cancer and heart disease risk, protects against mental decline

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Mango

Vitamin C, copper, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E

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Fresh mango salad at Burmatown (Corte Madera)

Kabocha squash

Vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, riboflavin, folate

Improves blood sugar levels, prevents oxidative damage, inhibits cancer growth

Seasonal vegetables at Sushi Ran (Sausalito)

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These companies will document your family history for generations to come. BY K A S I A PAW LO W S K A Homegrown Histories

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Diane Campbell, founder of Marin-based Homegrown Histories offers a variety of audio and video biography packages to suit family of business needs. Whether you want to record your life story, create a tribute for a relative, or document an important period of time, Campbell will help you tell it. Prices range from $150 to $10,000. hghistories.com

Serving the Bay Area since 2009, this San Franciscobased company offers digitization of photo albums, loose photos and memorabilia, including certificates, awards, diaries and letters. Slides, film and audio can also be digitized, with high resolution capture (650MB) for faithful preservation and reproduction of your photos. Starting at $1,000. lightsourcesf.com

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Author Talk

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Ritu Mukerji was born in Kolkata, India, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. From a young age, she has been an avid reader of mysteries, from Golden Age crime fiction to police procedurals. She received a BA in history from Columbia University and a medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed residency training at the University of California, Davis and has been a practicing internist for fifteen years. Mukerji lives in Marin County, California, with her husband and children.

was inspired by my days in Philadelphia as a medical student. I discovered places like the Mutter Museum, the historic medical library at the College of Physicians and the old surgical amphitheater at Pennsylvania Hospital, where surgeons had to operate between the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to capture the best natural light to work by. It was only years later that I learned of Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, and the trailblazing “lady doctors” who studied medicine more than 150 years ago.

I knew then that I had the perfect setting for the novel and a distinctive heroine that readers would be drawn to.

Several rave reviews of your book point out that it is “character driven.” Did you know where the story would be going from the beginning? I really didn’t know

where the story was going for a while! I envisioned the main character of Dr. Lydia

Weston first. She is so central to the plot, our guide and interpreter to all that happens. I thought a lot about what had led her to study medicine and how would she take care of her patients — this is where I drew on my own experiences as a doctor. I felt I truly had to understand her before I could start to write.

As a practicing physician with a family, how did you find time to write this complex, yet fast moving, novel? Because of the

busyness of my life, my writing routine was quite simple. I would sit at the kitchen table, always with a cup of tea. I wrote early in the morning before going to work as a doctor, or late at night after my three kids were asleep. It was a time when the house was quiet and I could think clearly. Doing the research was a natural extension of what I loved: immersing myself in a subject and reading for long hours. It felt very familiar, from many years of medical training.

Five Days in November: In Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of JFK’s Assassination

On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the world stopped for four days. A photo ran on the front pages across the world, showing a Secret Service agent desperately attempting to protect the President and Mrs. Kennedy. That agent was Clint Hill. Clint Hill and Lisa Hill will speak at Book Passage Corte Madera on November 18 at 4 p.m.

Murder by Degrees This historical

mystery set in 19th century Philadelphia follows a pioneering woman doctor as she investigates the disappearance of a young patient who is presumed dead.

It is 1875 and the start of term at Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lydia Weston, professor, and anatomist, is immersed in teaching her students in the lecture hall and hospital. When the body of a patient, Anna Ward, is dredged out of the Schuylkill River, the young chambermaid’s death is deemed a suicide. But Lydia is suspicious and brought into the police investigation.

Mukerji will speak at Book Passage Corte Madera on November 5 at 4 p.m.

Look at Me: Who Do You See? Everybody thinks Unice

is a rhino. What if I tell you she’s actually a unicorn? I bet you’ll say, “She looks like a rhino. She is a rhino.”

But Unice doesn’t feel like a rhino, and her insides are all mixed-up. She feels trapped ... until she meets a tiger with glitzy rainbow stripes. Britta Stromeyer will read to families at Book Passage Corte Madera on November 12 at noon.

In Partnership with Book Passage — reviews by Buying Director, Luisa Smith

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Viva Diva

business, Sweet Things' owners Marsha Lasky and Sharon Leach retired, handing over the reins to Jane the Bakery owner Amanda Michael in 2022. After a year of work to bring the brands together, the San Francisco bakery known for breads and breakfast pastries completed a remodel of the original space. The coffee bar and seating area remains; a grab and go fridge with salads and drinks is new. Some of the legacy pastries share shelf space with mocha, Oreo and other Jane cakes as well as Jane’s croissants and naturally leavened breads and gluten-free cookies.

1 Blackfield Dr, Tiburon; itsjane.com

Sourdough Sandwiches became available, mom-son owners Jole and Christopher Braun decided to open another restaurant. A tight menu includes a full espresso bar with coffees from San Francisco’s Grand Coffee Roasters and fresh pastries from Woodbine Bakery and Rustic Bakery. Breakfast sandwiches are served on the family’s famous sourdough bread. Christopher insists the sleeper item on the menu is the avocado toast. 999 Andersen Dr, Ste. 160, San Rafael; 415.457.0113; sourkidcafe.com

available in Marin at the Mill Valley location, the menu includes dishes like Khao Soi Kai, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup, crispy wings and red curry with sweet potato and tofu. Mill Valley also welcomed Detroit-style pizza from Square Pie Guys in August. In addition to The Big Von, a white sauce pie with Italian sausage and Mike's Hot Honey, regular, pepperoni and mushroom pizzas are available. 741 E. Blithedale, Mill Valley; 415.992.8206; localkitchens.com

Sour Kid Café When the unit next to

Nick’s Cove Top Chef Masters winner

landed next door to Anthem Home at the Corte Madera Town Center in September. The luxury home finishing store from Janelle and Kirk Loevner sells bedroom and bathroom accessories such as sheeting by Matouk, Yves Delorme and Legna, pillows, bedding and towels as well as fine custom-tailored top of the bed linens. 425 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera; 415.780.9600; antheminteriors.com

the San Rafael location of Michael’s

Sour Kid Cafe

Chris Cosentino (Cockscomb, Incanto, Acacia House) will be shucking shellfish on Tomales Bay, a return of sorts to his New England clamming and fishing roots. On board since September, Cosentino’s menu keeps the shellfish and seafood-focused menu largely intact while adding East Coast dishes (we see you, lobster roll and mussels with sausage) and boosting Bay Area flavors (the burger can be ordered Hangtown style). 23240 Highway One, Marshall; 415.663.1033; nickscove.com

Local Kitchens Tam Sang, a new res-

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The Cashmere Sale Business partners

Pam Ferroggiaro and Patti Ogden are returning for their 16th year of a holiday season pop-up. Though there are a few items that are not made entirely from cashmere, such as jackets and hats

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or the occasional alpaca throw, “95% of the items are 100% cashmere,” says Ferroggiaro. Open daily at Strawberry Village from October 16 through December 17, pants, sweaters, accessories, baby blankets and menswear, from traditional knits to fine gauge cashmere, are available. 800 Redwood Hwy, #580, Mill Valley; 415.308.5026 / 415.320.3266; thecashmeresale.com Viva Diva Known for contemporary style and a casual “girlfriend-y” vibe at her San Rafael boutique, owner and Marin native Amy Anderson is expanding after 26 years into a second space at Corte Madera Town Center. Expect the same high-touch, friendly service and a more beachy, bohemian look at the new location. “We are all about easy, cool fashion,” Anderson says. 111 Town Center, Corte Madera; 415.256.8380; vivadivaboutique.com WELLNESS Jet Physio Sports Physical Therapy Inc.

After a number of years a few blocks away on Bridgeway, Dr. Ray Layug, PT, DPT is moving his sports rehab and performance services business into the Marin Gateway Center. In addition to ACL surgery programming, injury prevention screenings and sport-recovery sessions, Dr. Layug is launching a series of classes and workshops geared towards agility training for field athletes, jumping and injury prevention for volleyball players, and balance training for older populations, among other efforts. “I enjoy working with individuals who value their health and are proactive with learning the tools to keep themselves healthy for the long run,” Layug says. 170 Donahue St, Sausalito; 415.237.3017; jetphysio.com

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C O N V E R S AT I O N C U R R E N T S

Janelle Kellman

The former mayor of Sausalito and environmental nonprofit founder has focused her career on addressing climate change, and she’s not done yet.

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Passionate about driving change, Janelle Kellman has spent her life addressing critical issues associated with climate change. After receiving an undergraduate degree in history from Yale, a master’s in environmental management from Oxford and a law degree from Stanford (all while playing Division I sports), Kellman began her career as an environmental attorney working across public and private practices. In addition to her accomplishments in the legal profession, Kellman launched a technology startup and now runs a global nonprofit focused on coastal resilience and ocean health and advises early-stage clean companies on electrification, decarbonization and ocean health. In 2022, she served as mayor of Sausalito and currently has her sights set on lieutenant governor of California in 2026. Globally recognized for her expertise and leadership, she applies her unique experience to finding solutions to complex problems. Here, Kellman shares what inspired her to pursue a career devoted to tackling climate change, her proudest accomplishments so far and her plans for the future.

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When did you find a passion for the environment? I often explain my career

path simply by telling people I’m a lifelong athlete. As a lifelong athlete, I grew up playing outdoors. I played four different sports in high school, and from a young age, I had a deep connection to nature and being outside. As anyone who has spent hours practicing some type of sport outside, you start to notice changes in temperature, rainfall and ecosystem health. You feel connected to what’s happening around you. I think being a lifelong team sport athlete has truly shaped every significant career moment and decision for me.

What’s the most exciting thing you’re working on right now? Two things: First

is my climate resilience work with the Center for Sea Rise Solutions focused on coastal adaptations and ocean health, and second is my decision to run for statewide office and enter the race in California for lieutenant governor.

Obviously, the two are intertwined.

My entire life, I have been working on environmental solutions. I’ve enjoyed a great career across law, business and innovation, so I’ve been able to appreciate different perspectives. When I was elected as mayor, I immediately started working on several climate resilience projects. Here in Marin, we have more storms than we used to have, and those storms are more intense. We have high tides, and these high tides, coupled with subsidence and storm frequency and intensity, are causing massive flooding.

An example everyone sees each year is the bike path (that runs from Sausalito through Mill Valley). I began to understand that we need long-term planning around the flooding we’re experiencing, and we need to better understand how this impacts our basic infrastructure.

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What are ways we can take action together? If you focus on hope and opportunity because there are things we can do, the oceans are our biggest ally.

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As mayor, what action did you take to address the coastal resiliency issues we see in Sausalito? I assembled a

talented group of Sausalito volunteers, created a sea-level rise task force, and developed a set of recommendations for the city council to consider to take action; however, we needed funding. I’m very action-oriented, and this inspired me to roll up my sleeves and get to work tapping into the expertise of my task force. I had two wonderful mentors at OneShoreline in San Mateo who work on sea-level rise. I made a request to the State for funding, and my request was granted. We received $1 million from the state of California to take action on sealevel rise. Sausalito had never received this type of funding from the state for climate work. We had never asked, but I saw an opportunity and went for it. Now we’re developing a vulnerability assessment, and we hired a sustainability and resilience manager. We’re well-positioned to start planning long-term around both sustainability and resilience. I thought

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What is the most important message you want to share about addressing climate change? Part of it is focused

on opportunity and hope. People aren’t inspired by doom and gloom and anxiety, so what are ways that we can take action? What are ways we can take action together? If you focus on hope and opportunity because there are things we can do, the oceans are our biggest ally.

If we could double down on cleaning the oceans and consider them a friend in our efforts to sequester carbon, then we can start to see opportunities to make significant changes in our lifetimes.

How can we help accelerate climate action here in Marin? Get involved. Not

only educate yourself and learn as much as you can, but also volunteer for a task force or a community group. It’s a movement, and you have to gain momentum and inspire each other. Don’t be afraid to be the person who gets inspired, as you may inspire somebody else. Do something, because together we can do incredible things. Get yourself into a community that’s supportive, and contribute whatever you can, even if it’s

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just your energy. Even if you don’t have a particular skill set, contribute passion and purpose. Start to do something, and you’ll find other like-minded people will start to do something, too.

What led you to become interested in local government? My dad was big into

philanthropic work, which showed me how to make an impact for a cause I care about. I wanted to use my background in environmental management and law to help the community tackle issues that I saw not only locally, but also across California. I had the opportunity to run for the Sausalito city council and got elected in 2020. I’ve worked on local issues with statewide impacts like affordable housing, homelessness, climate resilience and more. When I was elected mayor, I was able to further utilize my perspectives and experiences to exercise pragmatic solutions by helping lead the drafting of Sausalito’s new housing policy, which was the first to be approved in Marin County by the state, and by negotiating complex funding and policy solitons for a homeless encampment in Sausalito. Working on these solutions at the local level gave me insight into the broader impact our work and decisions can make statewide.

What’s your favorite part of Marin? I

love the open spaces in Marin. Here in my backyard, I’ve got miles of trails in the Marin Headlands. We’re fortunate to have access — free access — to the beaches, mountains, paths, Muir Woods and more. It makes me happy that visitors from all over the world come to see the beautiful parts of Marin.

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BY C H R I S TI N A M U E LLE R Walking through a field of Hourani, an heirloom wheat farmed at Tara Firma Farm in Petaluma, felt almost religious, a rite of passage for this American, raised as I was singing “America the Beautiful,” the national anthem of these United States. Marin, land of lettuces and beets, yes, but amber waves of grain? This field held something special, an heirloom crop without a Marin heritage of dairying, wine, or produceto support it.

Elizabeth DeRuff of Honoré Farm and Mill wants to change that perception. An Agricultural Chaplain, businesswoman and farmer, DeRuff set out in the early 2010s to propagate drought-tolerant wheat in support of the non-profit educational work at the heart of Honoré’s mission. Naming the 501(c)3 non-profit in honor of Honoratus of Amiens, a.k.a. Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bread bakers, flour merchants and pastry chefs, and a 7th century French bishop, was a first step. Finding the right type of wheat for Northern California’s unique climate and

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DeRuff ’s project involved a web of seed savers and bread bakers — and Washington State University’s Breadlab in Burlington, Washington.

One small box for the future

In 2019, DeRuff received a small box from the Breadlab. Inside were 300 grams (about 10.5 ounces, or a large handful) of Hourani, an ancient grain originally farmed across the Fertile Crescent, from Palestine to Afghanistan. Re-discovered in Judea during a 1960s excavation at the Masada Fortress (built by Herod the Great in 30 B.C.E.), Hourani and another variety, Jaljuli, were selected from the Breadlab’s vast seed collection as ideal candidates for DeRuff ’s Northern California project.

“The Breadlab sent those to me with intention,” DeRuff says. “The idea was to further not only the food itself but the spirituality of food,” DeRuff was running a program with the students from Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy in Marin City. Called Wheat Wednesdays, the program encourages learning everything about wheat — from how it is grown, to threshing and winnowing, to preparing an actual loaf. Her young crew planted modern-day seeds, valued by an ancient king for their high yield and delicious flavor, in 2020. The yield? 150 pounds of saleable Hourani. It was an auspicious start.

What is hourani?

Hourani is a wheat landrace, a traditional crop developed over the millennia humans have farmed wheat, adapted to local conditions.

It is not genetically edited to promote attributes favored by industrial agriculture. And it seems to like Marin’s (historically) cold, wet winters and hot, dry summers. When I visited that Petaluma field in June, the Hourani glistened, its pale green heads and strawcolored stalks whispering of their nutritive goodness.

Wading into the eighth of an acre plot at Tara Firma — a plot size ideal for hand planting and harvesting with volunteers and program participants — DeRuff showed me the size of the Hourani’s nearly ripe heads. Massive compared to White Sonoran, another landrace wheat DeRuff is growing under the same Marin-Sonoma conditions, its heads are nearly twice as wide and a third longer than the Sonoran. It easily spanned the length of my hand. With this simple ‘show of hands,’ Hourani’s viability as an important source of the ancient world’s calories was immediately apparent. “Wheat currently accounts for 20% of the world’s calories,” says DeRuff, a reminder of

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wheat’s global importance. Her Northern California Hourani could be something, its remarkable heft a promise of high future yields.

DeGruff’s Hourani is regeneratively farmed, one player in a crop rotation system that sequesters carbon and interrupts disease cycles. Hourani flour requires 95% less water than conventional flour. Unlike conventional flour, Hourani’s nutrients are not stripped out before it is turned into bread. And it is planted and harvested by the local community and returned to the community: in addition to selling to local bakers like Craig Ponsford and sales at the Saturday Farmers’ Market in Larkspur (the proceeds of which support the non-profit’s educational efforts), DeRuff works to supply three Marin school districts and one private school with grain and flour for their educational programs.

The human health benefit

Hourani’s chromosomal structure and non-manipulated gluten structures are also beneficial to human health. Where modern wheat has six sets of chromosomes, Hourani, a form of durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. Durum), has three sets. (Einkorn has two sets.) No foreign genomes have been added to Hourani, nor has its protein structure — the glutenin and gliadin that are present in all wheats — been manipulated. “It has not been hybridized,” DeRuff says. “It is still in its original genetic form.”

Like emmer, einkorn, farro and other so-called ancient grains, Hourani’s decidedly unmodernized protein and starch content are more in synch with human digestion. Bran and natural oils remain after milling, further boosting the nutritional content and prebiotic fiber. “It’s simpler in Hourani,” says DeRuff.

“When eaten whole, it is easier to digest.”

Designed for educational use and as a test plot to propagate other varieties, DeRuff’s eighth of an acre at Tara Firma is a small part of the 14 acres currently under cultivation at Sebastopol’s Green Valley Farm, at Full Belly Farm in Guinda, and other farms willing to provide acreage to Honoré. Partners such as Good Earth Natural Foods, Patagonia, Clif Family Foundation and others fund Honoré’s farming work via the Crop Adopt program and its educational programs. While DeRuff works to secure funds for a mobile stone mill to process the grains on each farm where Hourani is grown, a miller in Eureka crushes the grains into a coarse flour. Marin’s Rustic Bakery turns it into shortbread.

Now five years into the Hourani project, DeRuff, like countless growers before her, is growing in leaps and bounds. Twenty twenty one’s harvest of 3,200 pounds yielded 10,500 pounds on six and a half acres in 2022. Her take this year? More than 25,000 pounds. Amber waves, indeed.

Clockwise from left: a loaf of whole grain Hourani; Betsy DeRuff; volunteers harvesting Hourani; Hourani sheaf

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On Thanksgiving Day 1951, I fell in love at first sight. I was sixteen years old, and my family and I were visiting my father’s Aunt Della in Los Angeles. There was wood paneling all over the walls of her little bungalow, and the smell of slowroasting turkey filled the air. Before we all sat down for dinner, Della took me aside and said she had something special to show me. She led me outside, across the giant front porch, and around back to an old wooden garage. She removed the padlock and chain, lifted the door…and that’s when I saw it.

The immaculate black paint. The convertible top. The leather bench seat. The amazing wood spoke wheels. I had no idea what model of car I was looking at, but in all honesty, I didn’t care. Again — it was love at first sight. Aunt Della informed me that I was feasting my eyes on a 1927 Chevrolet Roadster Series AA Capitol. She had bought it brand new from a Chevrolet dealership in Orange County the year it was manufactured, so by this point it was already an older car.

But in my eyes, the fact that it had spent 24 good years on the road only added to my excitement.

Later that night, as we were enjoying Aunt Della’s delicious Thanksgiving turkey (still the best I’ve ever had), she asked me how much money I had. I told her a $79 check from my job as a soda jerk at the Palos Verdes drug store was all the money I had. I made 50 cents an hour at the time, so that check represented a lot of hard work! She gave me a warm smile, leaned in, and said ever so sweetly, “That’ll do.” And just like that, the car of my dreams was mine. Aunt Della was thrilled to hand over the keys, and I was thankful to call her family.

That evening, I drove the car 35 miles back to our home in Redondo Beach. It was dark and damp, and my mother was riding shotgun with a blanket over her lap to keep her warm. I had gotten my driver’s license just two months prior, so the drive was an adventure to say the least. Whenever I’d hit the brakes too hard, the car would hop forward like a rabbit, which really put the fear of God in me!

Back in those days, it was rare for a kid my age to own a car. Actually, it was so rare that my high school didn’t even have a parking lot for students. And as I delved into the history of my ’27 Chevy Roadster, I learned that it was a special car indeed, manufactured at the Oakland Chevrolet factory during a breakthrough year for the company. They had begun selling a wide variety of models in an array of colors, which was revolutionary for the time as, prior to this, cars didn’t come with many cosmetic options at all. By contrast, Ford, Chevrolet’s main competitor in the international market, only offered one model in one color: black. Chevrolet’s customization options helped them overtake Ford as the leading car manufacturer in the world.

Chevrolet sold over one million Series AA cars in 1927. But sadly, that number started to dwindle in subsequent years. Dealerships were only interested in selling new vehicles, so to discourage the used car market, they would offer sellers $50 for their old cars and scrap them.

Even more old cars were lost during World War II. All of our nation’s resources

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Left to right: Taken the day the car was bought in 1927 at Aunt Della’s house, near Old Towne in the City of Orange. Dave in red sweater, circa 1984; Chevrolet ad, 1927; Dave and Carol, 2023, in Mill Valley — married 65 years so far.

had gone into fighting the war, which meant only 197 cars (to be sold to the general population) were manufactured in the United States over about a three-year period.

And on top of that, many cars were scrapped, their steel repurposed to manufacture more tanks, ships and ammunition.

In the 50s, in the wake of the war, it became popular to convert older cars into hot rods. The cars would be “chopped up,” and as a result of the process would no longer resemble their original form. As a result, there are very few ’27 Chevys left on the road today, with only a handful registered in the state of California.

But my Chevy Roadster is a true survivor! All of her body parts are original, from the 4-cylinder

engine, to the three-speed transmission, to the wood spoke wheels I love so much. Back when Aunt Della bought the car, the model’s standard wheels were made of steel discs. But being the woman of taste that she was, she opted for the elegant wood spokes. As it turns out, that was the last year that Chevy offered wood spoke wheels on their cars.

I have a lot of fond memories growing up with my car.

Back when I was working at the drug store, actor Charles Laughton and his wife Elsa Lanchester would sometimes come in for ice cream sundaes. They were a genuinely nice couple, and they would often step outside after dessert to admire my old roadster with their famous friends.

In high school I would drive my friends to the beach on weekends to surf and have fun. One time we were able to squeeze ten people into my little two-seater!

There were friends hanging on either side of the car with their feet on the running boards, some crammed in the trunk, and some on the bench seat with me.

It was quite the sight. So much so, in fact, that we caught the attention of an on-duty police officer who pulled us over immediately. The cop spoke to me as my friends piled out of the car at his behest. “I hope I never see this again!” he said. I smiled and replied, “No, sir. You won’t!” By the end of it, he was laughing along with me and my friends and decided not to give me a ticket. I miss how lighthearted things were back in those days.

A lot of my favorite moments with my Chevy revolved around keeping her in decent running condition over the years. It’s not easy keeping a car on the road

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for so long, and I’ve had to fix her up with my own two hands many times over.

I’ll never forget the time I tried to “compression start” the engine by starting the ignition while rolling the car backwards downhill in reverse, which snapped the driveshaft in two! I went down to the junkyard, bought a replacement driveshaft, and installed it myself.

I’ve become something of a self-taught mechanic over the years, which I’m very proud of. But that’s not to say I kept the car in great shape all by myself. I’ve met some wonderful, incredibly talented people over the years who helped keep my Chevy purring and looking pristine. In 1977, I took the car to a guy in Oakland named Eugene who re-wired the entire car and overhauled the engine. It was the very last re-wire job he did, and he retired shortly after the project was done.

In 2018, my good friend Tony Santos gave my vintage Chevy a complete paint redo. He is of some renown in the hot rod world and wins prizes at car shows with his creations. For my car, he matched the original blue and black colors beautifully with four coats of lacquer paint. Specialists like Eugene and Tony are a dying breed, and boy do I feel lucky to have found them.

My Chevy is 96 years old now, and she remains a source of pride and joy in my family. My wife Carol and I like to drive her around Mill Valley and Southern Marin, though we try to avoid the 101 as the car’s top speed is only about 50 MPH. The convertible top down allows us to chat with admirers at stoplights and take in the views as we cruise down the canyons of Mill Valley. Some of our favorites are West Blithedale, Cascade, Warner, Homestead and Tam Valley. On

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some weekends we drive down to the Presidio Yacht Club in Sausalito under the Golden Gate Bridge to watch our son Chris practice paddling with the world-renowned Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club.

I am amazed at how far my ’27 Chevy Roadster has come since I first laid eyes on her in Aunt Della’s garage. This car has put smiles on so many faces. Carol and I love chatting with curious passersby, and sometimes we’ll even open up the engine cover so that kids can peek inside.

I’ve passed ownership of the car down to my daughter Jody now, and I know she will take great care of her long after I’m gone. The thing that makes me happiest is knowing that the car will stay in the family for generations to come. From Aunt Della, to me, to my daughter and beyond.

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Poggio Trattoria Benjamin Balesteri, Executive Chef Poggio is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Executive Chef Benjamin Balesteri sources local ingredients from the best purveyors and highlights these quality products in the daily changing menu. Chef Balesteri offers a menu that features soulful classics of Northern Italy including a variety of antipasti, house-made pasta, spit-roasted meats, and wood-fired pizzas. He often catches the fresh fish served at Poggio with daily specials that include linecaught local tuna, black cod, petrale and halibut.

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The notable wine list emphasizes vintages from Italy and Northern California along with a unique selection of hard-to-find vintages of some of the most sought-after varietals in the world. This year, Poggio was voted best Italian Restaurant in Marin Magazine’s Best of the County, and will celebrate its 20th anniversary in November.

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Angelino Restaurant

Alfredo Ancona, Executive Chef/ Owner Chef Alfredo Ancona serves a farmers’ market inspired Italian menu, where seasonal, quality ingredients are the foundation. Having lived and worked in southern Italy, true Italian flavors envelope daily dishes of handmade Antipasti, Pasta, Pizza, and Secondi of sustainable/local fish and meats. Unique and well-sourced wines from Italy take priority on Alfredo’s wine list, and the bartenders offer iconic cocktails, drinks, and dining.

Since 1983, Three generations of the Ancona family have been creating an experience of Campagna Italy in Sausalito, California.

Alfredo Ancona takes pride in his family’s heritage and strives to bring that to the forefront of every meal he serves.

621 Bridgeway, Sausalito 415.331.5225, angelinorestaurant.com

Gravity Tavern

Pedro Villalobos, Executive Chef Deemed “upscale and sophisticated ambience” and “cozy and welcoming” by critics, Gravity Tavern is located in Downtown Mill Valley. In addition to Prime Rib Sundays, Tamale Tuesdays, and “Last Thursdays” (a multi-course paired dinner with a local winery), Gravity offers brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner experiences that are luxurious yet approachable.

Executive Chef Pedro Villalobos continues to impress with dishes such as Coq au Vin Blanc and Spicy Lobster & Burrata Linguini, as well as the fan-favorite Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Paired with a sommelier-selected wine or a craft cocktail, Gravity Tavern offers an unparalleled dining experience in Mill Valley.

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Perry’s on Magnolia Perry Butler/Owner Perry’s on Magnolia opened in Larkspur in 2015, in the historic Lark Creek Inn building originally built in 1888. Perry’s brought its hallmarks to Marin County: the classic American menu, a bustling bar, and the warmth and personality for which Perry’s has always been known.

Nestled among the Redwood trees and along the bank of the Arroyo Holon Creek, Perry’s on Magnolia features a variety of dining spaces. Outdoor options include the heated Patio, the Redwood Grove, Upper Terrace

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and the front Garden. The interior features the Murphy Room set in the original building, the Garden Room adjacent to the lively bar area and the substantial bar itself.

Perry’s is open for Dinner seven days a week starting at 3pm, for Lunch Friday at 11am, Brunch Saturday at 11am and Sunday at 10am. Please call or visit our website for reservations. We hope to see you soon!

234 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur 415.927.1877, perryssf.com

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507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur 415.927.3331, leftbank.com

Petite Left Bank

1696 Tiburon Blvd, Belvedere Tiburon 415.910.1010, petiteleftbank.com

ROLAND PASSOT/Founder and Chef-Propriétaire

ROLAND PASSOT/Founder and Chef-Propriétaire

Petite Left Bank is a traditional French café and bistro by Chef Roland Passot. An all-day menu features bistro highlights with French recipes and classics, a notable wine list, an artisan craft cocktail menu, and spirit-free beverages. Also, check out Petite en Volant, our new catering menu, and let us bring a lively and exciting Petite experience to you!

Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. An all-day menu features French cuisine utilizing seasonal, local, and organic ingredients, along with an extensive cocktail menu, beer options, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

Also, check out Petite en Volant, our new catering menu, and let us bring a lively, exciting Fun and French experience to you!

Creekside Pizza & Taproom Pat Townsley, Founder/Owner

Creekside Pizza & Taproom is home to Marin’s award-winning hand-crafted artisan pizzas, fresh salads, hearty pastas, shareable appetizers, deli-inspired sandwiches, with many gluten-free and vegan options. Creekside’s 40 draft handle taproom is celebrated as the finest craft beer selection in Marin, plus a curated collection of fine California wines.

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Comforts

Glenn, Laura, Erin and Quinn Miwa, Owners Consistently voted “Best of the County”, Comforts offers fine city and homestyle food, featuring seasonal, local and organic ingredients. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, Comforts continues to be familyrun (second generation!). While the take-out department has focused on family meals and easy grab and go salads the past couple of years, there is a plan to expand their offerings in the near future! Stay tuned!

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The sit-down restaurant is a fantastic onestop shop, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even fantastic gift items from their marketplace. And with the holidays fast approaching, you can enjoy easy, delicious and comforting holiday dinners at home!

Visit our website for our special holiday offerings.

335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com

Cucina s|a

Donna Seymour, Owner Cucina s|a is a friendly neighborhood spot that has been satisfying diners for over 25 celebrated years. Owner Donna Seymour added a parklet and expanded the space to include a full bar with a selection of spirits and craft cocktails. These new offerings complement award-winning dishes cooked in a wood-fired oven and the seasonal, organicfocused menu showcasing Southern and Central Italian cuisine.

Chef Roberto Avila brings fresh spins on classic dishes like goat cheese and fig salad and brined and braised pork chop with red cabbage and smoked pineapple chutney.

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Cafe del Soul

247 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley 415.388.1852 1408 4th Street, San Rafael 415.457.5400, cafedelsoul.net

CHYNA KENNEDY HONEY AND REGGIE HUNTER /Partners Since 2004, Chyna and Reggie have worked together serving quality, organic ingredients in an award-winning, one-of-a-kind quick-serve menu. She is the founder and visionary and he is the master of daily operations. Together, with the help of an exceptional team, they operate two locations in California and co-own a location in Florida.

2000 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com

THE CAPRICE Now introducing Brunch/Lunch on the Bay-$24.95. Choose from a selection of Omelettes, Panini, and Egg Dishes. Dine over the water in Tiburon at the Bay Area’s most scenic restaurant. Exceptional views complimented by a wide-ranging menu appealing to both seafood and meat lovers. Savory vegetable dishes available. Make a reservation today. Dinner Mon-Sun 5-8. Lunch/Brunch Fri-Sat-Sun 12-4. Evening Valet Parking.

La Toscana Ristorante & Bar Marilyn Mori, Laura Mori Riella, Michael Mori, Owners

Located just of the 101 in San Rafael, La Toscana has been serving the local community for over 38 years! Opened by Paolo and Marilyn Mori in 1985, the next generation, son, Michael Mori and daughter, Laura Mori Riella now run the restaurant.

With a recent dining room renovation, a popular bar among locals, La Toscana provides its customers with a warm space to meet with friends, family, or business associates. The menu offers classic dishes from the Toscana region in Italy, a full bar, and a robust Italian wine list.

La Toscana is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. Please call or visit our website for reservations. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Harris’ Steakhouse Michael Buhagiar, Executive Chef/Owner

Chef Mike has always enjoyed going to work, and still does after 40 years in the same kitchen. Part of Harris’ opening team in 1984, alongside Mrs. Harris and talented chef Goetz Boje, he is maintaining the legacy that these original partners built.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Chef Mike has spent his entire career within the Van Ness corridor, serving the neighborhood first-rate meals for decades. Now Executive Chef and Owner of what has become THE San Francisco steakhouse, he is passionate about offering the Bay Area’s best dryaged steaks in an atmosphere of timeless elegance and charm. Joined by his two sons and daughter-in-law at Harris’, his strong ties to the community make his position even more fulfilling.

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2100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 415.673.1888, harrisrestaurant.com

The Baan Thai Cuisine Jukreewat Suthon, Owner

Voted “Best Thai in Marin,” for Best of the County 2022, The Baan Thai Cuisine has been serving fresh, local, and seasonal food to Marin County residents with love and care since 2020. Owner Jackie and the team have been working hard to create the best Thai food in the county. They not only care about what is in their dishes, but about the containers that they go into — here containers are all compostable.

Enjoy the house special “Tom Yum Beer,” a perfect union of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal that results in a bright, crisp, and zesty brew. Complex and thirst-quenching, it pairs excellently with Thai dishes with an unparalleled ability to cut through spices and heat. Make your reservation today.

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TRAVEL Maui Wants You Now is the time to make your travel plans to the Valley Isle.

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BY JEANNE COOPER

As Lahaina residents and business owners have begun the slow and careful process of reentering designated parts of the historical town destroyed by the wildfire last August, the area understandably remains off-limits to outsiders. However, other parts of West Maui began to reopen to visitors in phases October 8. Hotels and hospitality providers around the Valley Isle are both anxious for their return — and their good behavior.

“We want to encourage visitors when they come here to travel mindfully, to be responsible and show respect and compassion, and just don’t go to Lahaina,” said Sherry Duong, executive director of the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau.

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Visitors who frequent properties such as Napili Kai Beach Resort Montage Kapalua Bay or the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua — all in the first phase of reopening — should still call ahead to make sure all amenities they expect are still available. In Kapalua, all activities — ATVs, horseback riding, ziplining, kayaking and the Jean-Michel Cousteau Ambassadors of the Environment — were set to resume by October 8, according to Rebecca Pang, director of public relations for the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.

Restaurants and activity providers elsewhere also need visitors’ help, noted Kathleen Costello, director of marketing/communications for the Wailea Resort Association, 45 minutes south of Lahaina. “Come and dine out to help out — everything keeps a person’s job going,” Costello said. “Buy a salad, keep a farmer

growing its crops. Having a cocktail and dinner at Pita Paradise helps keep five people working.” Ultimately, Costell said, Maui “needs visitors to help us heal.”

Lodging Options

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has created a special Maui Strong rate, which includes a donation of $125 or $200 a night to the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, depending on the room category, through December 15.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is collecting donations of personal and feminine hygiene products, baby products, pet supplies and nonperishable food and recommends guests donate to the Maui relief efforts of World Central Kitchen, American Red Cross, and the Maui Strong Fund. It also has a special Sunshine on Sale offer of a fifth night free and free daily breakfast for two at Ka‘ana Kitchen.

Affiliated with the World of Hyatt program, Hana-Maui Resort currently has special offers that include perks such as triple Hyatt points, 15 percent off, or plane ride/Jeep rental with dining and spa credits. The hotel also encourages donations to the Maui relief efforts of World Central Kitchen, American Red Cross and the Maui Strong Fund.

For those just not able to travel to Maui this fall, Costello suggests an appealing alternative. “Come back with the whales,” she said, referring to the annual migration of humpback whales from Alaska to Maui, roughly from mid-December through late March.

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That said, the Valley Isle does need visitors. Since tourism accounts for nearly all of the Maui economy, the empty streets are reminding locals of the pandemic. Governor Josh Green recently said that the state had received more than 15,000 applications for unemployment benefits from Maui residents in the six weeks following the fire.

While anyone can help Maui by donating to relief efforts or by supporting hospitality employees and small businesses directly, mindful travelers would provide a huge boost. “There can’t be any better recovery plan than visitors who can come help us rebuild by putting our community back to work,” Duong said.

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Win-Win Holiday Gifting Adopt a Honu! By symbolically

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adopting a honu patient at Maui Ocean

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Maui Fruit Jewels Got a sweet tooth for tropi-

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Maui Gold Looking for the ideal house-

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growing this unique type known as Maui Gold, famous for its extra sweet flavor and low acidity. mauigold.com

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pandemic to turn their passion for cooking with chili oil into a full-time business. mauichilichilioil.com

Ocean Vodka Maui’s very own premium spirit, Ocean Vodka is the perfect addition to any cocktail and tropical vacation. Each batch of vodka is locally sourced from organic sugar cane grown on the family-owned farm and deep ocean mineral water. Make sure to take back some of their iconic circular 1.7-ounce bottles, a favorite of locals and visitors alike. oceanvodka.com

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With 108 wineries spread across 12 approved American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), Mendocino County is not easy to capture. Perhaps best known for producing excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Mendocino’s 17,470 acres planted to wine grapes are split between Chardonnay (about 4,800 acres), Cabernet Sauvignon (2,860 acres) and Pinot Noir (2,695 acres). That leaves more than 7,000 acres of vines that grow some of the most interesting white wines in California.

Ten of the region’s AVAs form something like a tilted “V,” stretching from the Potter Valley northeast of Ukiah to the V’s vortex south of Hopland (where Campovida hosts a tasting room) then aims west, roughly along Highway 128, to the V’s second point near Navarro. (The region’s Covelo and Dos Rios AVAs are north of Willits.) The Anderson Valley AVA, first recognized in 1983, stretches from south of Boonville to Navarro. One of the top regions for American Pinot

Noir, so-called cold climate whites — Pinot Gris, White Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc — thrive in the Anderson Valley AVA’s unique geography and somewhat chiller climate, its vines planted amidst rolling hills studded with madrones and sheep. A weekend spent discovering these wines is easiest during White Wine Weekend (February 18–19, 2023) but can be done anytime.

If you are driving up from Marin, begin your exploration of the Anderson Valley AVA with a stop at Pennyroyal Farm.

Just east of Boonville on the valley’s east side, the farm’s expansive tasting room is a quasi-welcome center for the region. A farm tour of the solar-powered barn is a chance to meet the many goats and sheep before sitting down to a wine and cheese flight. My kids were invited to take part in their own “wine tasting,” too — glasses of Navarro Vineyard’s gewürztraminer, pinot noir, and verjus juice accompanied their cheeses.

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A short drive away in the town of Boonville, the Boonville Hotel and Restaurant is where chef Perry Hoffman (formerly of Healdsburg’s SHED) works magic with local produce and proteins.

Chef ’s seasonally driven prix fixe tasting menus, like many other eateries in town, is available Thursday to Monday, and subject to the whims of Mother Nature.

Today’s pan-roasted rock cod and mussels with green garlic broth may soon give way to smoky pork with gigante beans and garden herbs, or paella with shrimp, chorizo and saffron aioli.

One of the Mendocino’s iconic vineyards is located in the hills northeast of Boonville: Skycrest . Named by La Crema winemaker Eric Johannsen, Skycrest Vineyard is Anderson Valley’s highest elevation vineyard, soaring over 2,000 feet and up to 2,500 feet. Mostly above the fog line, the vineyard’s grapes receive more sun and wind exposure and cooler temperatures than the valley floor. Less fertile soil is a factor. Shallower, rockier, and well-drained decomposed sandstone is its norm. As a result, “the vines are generally less vigorous,” says Johannsen, “and tend to produce fruit that is more concentrated and structured.”

This terroir leads winemakers like Johannsen to seek out Skycrest Vineyardgrown grapes for their inherent elegance and finesse “taken to a further level of intensity and density,” Johannsen says.

“Ripe citrus, white flowers, crystalline minerality, and structural tension… the wines are utterly compelling and evoke the dichotomous tension of cool ocean influence and severe mountain terrain.”

Call ahead to inquire of Philo’s Maggy Hawk if their Skycrest Chardonnay is available — it often sells out.

Continue a cold-climate white wine tasting at Twomey. Drive through the redwood forest to arrive at a grand tasting room where a shaded patio and glasses

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101 Lula Cellars Mendocino Handley Cellars Pennyroyal Farm of Sauvignon Blanc with distinct tropical fruit notes and a mineral finish await.

Onwards to Handley Cellars where, in addition to a slate of Pinot Noirs, a white wine tasting may include Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Riesling, among other varietals.

The Gewürztraminer’s intense fruit and up-front roundness on the palate give way to a distinct dryness on the finish.

It’s a standout.

Due west from Boonville lies Douglas

and Ana Lucia Stewart’s Lichen Estate.

The renowned wine writer Robert Parker put the former sheep farm on the map in 2006 when he declared their Pinot Gris “the finest in the New World.”

Cold-climate whites remain a standout here — the Pinot Gris retains its Parkerendowed stature while the White Pinot Noir, aged mostly in stainless steel before spending a year in Hungarian and French oak puncheons, is so fresh and

Twomey Skycrest Vineyard Lichen Estate Campovida

Boonville Hotel and Restaurant

Napa

San Francisco Handley Cellars

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lively, it deserves similar attention.

Last stop: to experience not only their high elevation Chardonnay but their Chardonnay partner-in-contrast, Valley Foothills Chardonnay. It’s sourced from a south-facing vineyard at 300 feet altitude with hearty alluvial soils. Tastings, held at the winery’s 22-acre property in Philo in the valley’s so-called Deep End, are as casual as any in the valley. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste not only their high-elevation Sauvignon Blanc from Pine Mountain Vineyard but their award-winning Pinot Noirs.

No visit to Mendocino is complete without spending a little time in the town of Mendocino. If you can time it to drive the eleven miles through Navarro Redwoods State Park towards late afternoon when the sun is low in the sky, the redwoods make a tunnel of sorts, from which you emerge at the Pacific Ocean. You’ve arrived just in time to check in at Little River Inn. Perched on a bluff over the Pacific, the rooms’ balconies face the sea. It’s the perfect spot to watch the sun go down and sip white wine with the unique cold-climate flavors from Mendocino’s Anderson Valley.

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CALENDAR Getting Into the Spirit of the Season NOV 1 Holiday Ice Rink at Union Square

The only outdoor rink in the city kicks off its season of outdoor skating and special on-ice events with an opening celebration. unionsquareicerink.com NOV 3-5 Marin Arts & Crafts Show

Get a head start on your gift getting at this Marin Center show, where there’s something for every art lover and crafter under the sun. artsandcraftsshow.com

NOV 9 Glide Annual Holiday Jam This year’s benefit concert celebrates the 60th anniversary of Reverend Cecil Williams’ arrival to Glide. Led by songwriter and performer Valerie Simpson, this show features the music of Ashford & Simpson along with tributes to Williams. glide.org

comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. rossvalleyplayers.com

Holiday Ice Rink at Union Square

The weather turns a little cooler, leaves turn bright colors and fall to the ground, and soon turkey will be on the table. Here are five events to give you that holidays-are-(almost)-here feeling.

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NOV 23 Turkey Trot Run off your turkey dinner early on Thanksgiving Day! Race proceeds benefit School Fuel, Novato’s education foundation. marinturkeytrot.com

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NOV 17–DEC 17 It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show The holiday classic

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ARTS, THEATER & LECTURES NOV 10 David Brooks As an Op-Ed contributor for The New York Times, a commentator on PBS NewsHour, and the author of bestselling books like The Road to Character and The Social Animal, David Brooks brings keen observations to a range of subjects, including politics, education, foreign affairs, and cultural trends. cityarts.net NOV 18 Circus Freaks Created by former Cirque du Soleil performer Christopher Childers, Circus Freaks aims to redefine entertainment and defy conventions through a blend of risqué burlesque, drag performances, gravity-defying aerial artistry, and a dash of Madonna magic with a special Vogue performance by her former dancers. thecircusfreaks.com NOV 22–DEC 30 The Lion King There’s

a reason more than 100 million people around the world have seen this beloved, multiple Tony Award-winning theater production — its stunning visual artistry, unforgettable music and heartwarming tale brings a little Hakuna Matata into everyone’s life. broadwaysf.com

FINE EYEWEAR OPTIMIZE YOUR WORLD

NOV 25–DEC 18 Dragon Lady In this

solo cabaret musical, Sara Porkalob — who also wrote the play — portrays dozens of characters appearing over 50 years in her grandmother Maria’s bittersweet memories and sensational adventures. marintheatre.org

NOV 30 Marlee Matlin and Henry Winkler As award-winning actors, activ-

ists and close personal friends, Matlin and Winkler take the stage to share their profound connection as well as their individual journeys and life lessons. speakerseries.net

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FILM NOV 3 Joan Baez I Am A Noise During

this special screening of the film Joan Baez I Am A Noise at the Smith Rafael Film Center, Baez will appear in person for a post-screening Q&A session. The film itself is an intimate psychological portrait of the legendary folk singer and activist, in which she is remarkably revealing about her life on and off stage — from her lifelong emotional struggles to her civil rights work with MLK and a heartbreaking romance with a young Bob Dylan. cafilm.org

NOV 15 Spider-Man: Into The SpiderVerse Live in Concert pairs a screening

Vernon Bush, The Glide Ensemble and Change Band

NOV 4 Dia de los Muertos This onenight-only concert is a celebration of Latin American music and culture, featuring vocalist Edna Vazquez along with lobby installations by local artists. sfsymphony.org NOV 7 John Mayer 20 years in the mak-

ing, Mayer’s new tour centers on rare, full acoustic sets of his popular songs such as “Gravity,” “Waiting for the World to Change,” “Daughters,” and “Your Body Is a Wonderland.” chasecenter.com NOV 12 Alexander String Quartet An

internationally acclaimed string quartet with its home base located in San Francisco returns to Marin Chamber Music to perform Haydn, Prokofiev and Shostakovich after a several-year hiatus. chambermunsicmarin.org

NOV 25 Aretha, Queen of Soul The immensely talented Charity Lockhart,

accompanied by spectacular vocalists and musicians, celebrates the legendary, six-decade-spanning life and music of Aretha Franklin. marincenter.org

COMEDY

showings, panels and workshops in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and online, this long-running festival offers a slate of films reflecting Arab experiences around the world and in the Bay Area. arabfilmfestival.org

NOV 7 Tuesday Night Comedy at the Throckmorton Each Tuesday’s evening

lineup at the Throckmorton Theatre ranges from on-the-rise talent as well as headlining comics from around the world — many of whom stop by to try new material before filming specials or continuing onto their international tours. throckmortontheatre.org

NOV 24 Joe Zimmerman As part of

the Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition, Zimmerman, a regular at New York’s iconic Comedy Cellar and frequent face on Comedy Central, uses his inventive persona and clever writing to tickle Marin’s funny bone. marincenter.org

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of this Academy Award-winning animated film with a hip-hop score performed by live musicians with turntables and a DJ scratcher on stage. broadwaysf.com

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MUSEUMS SEPT 30–JAN 7 The de Young Open The second triennial of this juried community art exhibition will feature submissions by artists from the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma. famsf.org THROUGH DEC 23 There Is Magic Here

MarinMOCA’s national juried artist exhibition asks the question, “Imagine a sanctuary where we embark on a collective journey to rediscover pleasure and joy in the aftermath of a transformative period in human history?” There Is Magic Here envisions a future built on collective effort and understanding, and celebrates our unwavering capacity to find solace, beauty, and meaning in the face of adversity. marinmoca.org

EVENTS NOV 4–5 Renegade Craft Fair Start your holiday shopping early and pick up artistmade gifts and handmade treasures from more than 250 artists and small businesses at Fort Mason. renegadecraft.com NOV 18–DEC 17 Great Dickens Christmas Fair During one of the Bay Area’s most

time-honored holiday traditions, the Cow Palace is transformed into a maze of Victorian streets in old London town, laden with shops bedecked in holiday finery and bursting with handmade treasures, music halls, dance parties, sing-alongs and hundreds of costumed characters. dickensfair.com

NOV 24–26 FanExpo San Francisco This three-day pop culture convention is the largest of its kind in Northern California, bringing together fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming and cosplay, along with celebrity appearances from William Shatner, Sean Astin and more. fanexpohq.com

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The Quiet Middle Child Love ’em or hate ’em, cranberries become as omnipresent as pumpkin spice once the rainy season begins. Blame the Pilgrims that kickstarted a trend that knows no end, but cranberries are a permanent part of the American culinary repertoire. In cooler months, they make their way into cocktails and sandwiches as well as taking their usual place alongside turkey and trimmings. Take advantage of their antioxidant and nutritive benefits while you can.

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19th Hole Bar & Grill at Indian Valley Golf Club, Cranberry Bleu Salad The views over Stafford Lake and

the wooded, rolling hills of northern Marin are just part of the appeal at a public golf course and restaurant.

The menus skew American with a pancake, egg and sausage breakfast platter named for Jack Nicklaus, and burgers and classic club and Reuben sandwiches at lunch. Dressed with balsamic vinaigrette, dried cranberries and toasted almonds, the Cranberry Bleu salad hits sweet and savory notes.

The crumbled blue cheese and Mandarin oranges join forces with toasted walnuts and just the right amount of greens to make each bite worthwhile. 3035 Novato Blvd., Novato; 415.892.5885; indianvalleygolfclub.com Novato

HopMonk Tavern, Tito’s Skinny Breeze

There’s a reason this colorful concoction tops the cocktail list — its broad appeal and refreshing character mean there’s no need to hunt for anything better to slake your thirst. Plus, it’s a friendly drink, shimming up to Korean cauliflower pickle fries or Nashville Hot Chicken with its signature sparkle. Amped up with pineapple and a club soda float, its northern Marin’s answer to the Tequila Sunrise.

224 Vintage Way, Novato; 415.892.6200; hopmonk.com

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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 BB

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With an emphasis on regional Mexican dishes and flavors 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; floressf.com BB

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Marin Joe’s Italian

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

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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

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Sorella Caffe Italian

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

A mainstay for over 50 years for a reason: the menu calls to you with garlic bread, a calamari sandwich and mesquite-grilled prime rib. Sautéed BB HH BB HH $ classics of the ItalianAmerican canon as well as oysters doré Stillwater Californian and pastas have withFairfax native stood the test of time.

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Jared Rogers, the former executive chef of Picco, heads up the kitchen, partnering with restaurateur Dustin Sullivan on this 110-seat space. Look for wellexecuted California cuisine with weekly specials like Prime Rib on Mondays and fried chicken on Sundays.

850 College Ave, Kentfield, 415.419.5101; guesthousemarin.com HH

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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 coffee drinks, pastries and much more. Enjoy a casual daytime meal inside or out on the patio. 848 College Ave, Kentfield, 415.459.0291; halfdaycafe.net

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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 fireplace, it’s a fun experience. The menu features authentic

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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.

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Pizzeria Picco Pizza

This family-friendly parlor next door to Picco offers Californiainfluenced 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 soft-serve ice cream.

Heated outdoor seating is available.

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R’noh Thai Thai

This cozy place with a patio by the Corte Madera Creek has a reputation for fresh flavors. 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 $

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Rustic Bakery

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The Marin-grown bakery is known and loved the world over: Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the U.S. in 2015.

Organic bread and pastries baked fresh each morning and salads, sandwiches, and soups make this a staple. 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.9900 and 1139 Magnolia Ave; 415.925.1556; rusticbakery.com

With ingredients suited to reflect 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 house-made 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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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

Floodwater Californian

Order a handcrafted “Gold Rush” (Old Forester bourbon, local honey, lemon) at the long 20 seat bar and watch the game on five huge 4K TVs while noshing on pork belly steamed buns, or dive into Shorty’s Tall Reuben. The Patio features multiple fire pits.

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Harmony Chinese

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 definite must. 401 Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300; harmonyrestaurant group.com

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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 counter-service joint is the seafood.

The transparent supply chain means you can enjoy the poke, fish and chips or fish tacos knowing where and on what boat your

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254 Shoreline Hwy; hookfishco.com

Piatti Ristorante and Bar Italian A fireplace 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 truffle oil or roasted salmon with artichokes and Calabrian chili.

625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525; piatti.com

Tamalpie Italian

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

477 Miller Ave, 415.388.7437; tamalpiepizzeria.com

Watershed Californian

Gather ’round the fire pit in front of the restaurant at the Lumber Yard or hang out at the long bar for a

pre-dinner glass of wine before sampling one of the many dishes curated to reflect 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

NOVATO The Speakeasy American

There’s nothing like the comfort of a solid burger and beer when you’re kicking back and watching

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the game. In addition to the 10 beers on tap, cocktails range from the 1920s to the 2020s. A shareable, tapas-style

menu includes grilled maitake mushrooms, escargot and mini street tacos. 504 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.7793;

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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 $

Trailhead American

Order breakfast, shareable snacks, paninis, salads, and Equator coffee drinks at the counter before grabbing a seat on the all-day café’s shaded patio. The baked goat cheese is a standout and pairs with the 10 local beers

and two wines available on tap or from the craft can program.

127 San Marin Dr, 415.493.6902; trailheadnovato.com $

SAN ANSELMO ROSS 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 flavors and just the right amount of sweet heat.

726 San Anselmo Ave, 415.457.9470; baanthaimarin.com

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 stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, chicken Okasan (nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans), Korean BBQ flank steak and Wor Won Ton soup. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840; comfortscafe.com BB

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Creekside Pizza & Tap Room American

A perennial Best of the County winner known for their artisan pizzas, hearty sandwiches, flavorful pastas and fresh salads, Creekside offers 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-fired 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!

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 flair. Customer favorites include oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, decadent cinnamon rolls, flourless hazelnut brownies, and the bakery’s signature granola. 702 San Anselmo Ave, 415.453.3100; flourcraftbakery.com BB

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Chef Ron Siegel’s contemporary artfilled 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

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

Marché Californian

Into the former Marche aux Fleurs space comes Marché from owners Darren and Alicia Banks.

Their focus on seasonal ingredients in plates of avocado toast with Urfa chile, shishito peppers with togarashi, house made gnocchi with shiitakes, and corn and duck

confit with green lentils is Californian all the way. 23 Ross Common, Ross; 415.925.9200; marchemarin.com N

Marinitas Mexican

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

Taco Jane's Mexican

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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

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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 Oven American

Roasted in the brick oven, then brushed with sweet and spicy garlic sauce, Red Rooster wings are a mustorder at an all-day Italian American restaurant with a sprinkling of Asian flavors. A thin crust pizza pulled from the brick oven is available at breakfast, too (gluten-free crust is available), and a changing menu of daily offerings.

The buttermilk-fried 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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sesame-crusted tuna is classic, even better with an Il Capo negroni. 881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600; vinantico.com BB

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Angelino Restaurant

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

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Fish Seafood

It has been said that this restaurant and fish market launched the sustainable seafood movement, making it the ultimate place for freshly caught, unobjectionable fare. Order any of the day’s offerings — the menu changes — aily but usually has a variation of fish tacos, ceviche and grilled fish. 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474; 331fish.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 Northern Italian fare using local and Italian ingredients. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771; poggiotrattoria.com BB

The Spinnaker Seafood

Chef Phil Collins excels at preparing seafood, and it shows in the beautifully plated presentations like a classic shrimp Louie salad or linguini with clams. Set right on the water with sweeping views of San Francisco.

100 Spinnaker Dr, 415.332.1500; spinnakersa sausalito.us

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TIBURON The Bungalow Kitchen Californian A lively social lounge and restaurant from chef Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse boasts epic views and a menu of seasonal California fare executed by chef Harrison Chernick.

The upstairs lounge boasts late-night service (until 12 a.m.), a billiards table, a gaspowered fireplace, and a live DJ on weekends.

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The Caprice Californian

Expansive bay views from every seat are just one of many charms after an extensive remodel.

The revamped menu of well-crafted comfort food from land (bone-in filet mignon, Colorado lamb chops) and sea (gnocchi with crab, abalone dore).

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Luna Blu Italian

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.

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Petite Left Bank

Salt & Pepper

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.

1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.910.1010; petiteleftbank tiburon.com

A locals favorite for classic American fare. From morning’s Bloody Mary and eggs Benedict through lunch’s clams bouillabaisse and hamburger to dinner’s crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce and skirt steak tacos.

38 Main St, 415.435.3594; saltandpepper tiburon.com

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Food service at the Lodge at Tiburon is in the hands of Luna Blu’s Renzo and Crystal Azzarello who run the Tiburon Tavern bar, restaurant and other on-site eating opportunities.

Executive chef Selvin Vicente is on board to handle the flow from breakfast and brunch through dinner.

1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.3133; lodgeattiburon.com

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Tony’s Seafood Seafood

The crowds come on sunny weekends for the barbecue oysters and amazing views, but the restaurant’s purchase by the Hog Island Oyster Co team meant a refresh of the interior and a spiffed-up menu of seafood pulled from the bay’s waters.

Michelin noticed and awarded Tony’s a Bib Gourmand in 2021.

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ON SCENE Heralding the Opening of Marin City’s Health and Wellness Center

Community leaders and involved citizens celebrated the opening of Marin City’s Health and Wellness Center’s brand new, nearly 24,000 square foot, $3.8 million building on September 21 with a ribbon cutting and tours. The facility, which will offer comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services, has a mission of African American health equity and is expected to serve 8,000 patients annually.

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Animal Ambassadors Star at Wildcare Gala WildCare’s 2023 Gala marked the nonprofit’s most successful to date, raising $500,000 to help provide care for injured and orphaned wild animals, and educate and advocate to protect wildlife. Held on September 9, 2023 in the Hoytt Theater at the Marin Osher JCC, it featured a vegan gourmet dinner by McCall’s and plenty of mingling with WildCare’s delightful Wildlife Ambassador animals.

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San Francisco Symphony’s 2023 Opening Night Gala Opening night at the San Francisco Symphony is always a highlight of the fall season.

This year — the orchestral organization’s 112th — followed tradition with a red-carpet welcome with sparkling wine and light bites for all concert-goers. Later, attendees moved into the great hall to enjoy what music director Esa-Pekken Salonen arranged for the evening: Richard Strauss’s Don Juan, Gustav Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, and Anders Hillborg’s Rap Notes.

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M A K E OV E R S R E A LTO R I N S I G H T S D E TA I L S

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The Art of Wabi-Sabi When designing her Japanese modern Larkspur home, Marin designer Pamela Hayes embraced the beauty of imperfection.

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Concrete floor tiles and graphic black-and-white sea coral-patterned wallpaper make a statement in the entryway, along with the raw steel ceiling beam signed by the team that brought the house to life.

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The kitchen features a Japanese tile backsplash and custom cabinetry inspired by tansu chests that Pamela Hayes saved from her family’s home in Japan.

Designer Pamela Hayes has spent the past 25 years designing homes for clients in Marin and San Francisco, developing lasting relationships along the way with industry pros ranging from contractors to cabinet makers. When she finally got the opportunity to design and build her own home in Larkspur from the ground up, Hayes knew exactly who she wanted on her dream team, which included McCoppin Studios architect Ned White and Flint Construction. “One of the reasons I was motivated to do this is because of those relationships,” Hayes says. “I worked with the contractor for many years, for example.

I knew that if I was ever going to do this,

the ground up, with the exception of two foundational walls that were retained, and features a Japanese modern design.

“I spent the first seven years of my childhood in Japan, and it made a huge impact on my aesthetic,” Hayes says. “I appreciate the simplicity of Japanese art and design, and I knew I wanted to integrate that into the house.” Hayes employed the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, or finding beauty in imperfection, for example, throughout the house, from the shou sugi ban (charred wood) exterior siding to the use rusted raw steel beams.

Hayes often describes herself as an interior architect rather than an interior designer, since she specializes in helping clients select materials and finishes like windows, railings, tile and cabinetry, and she draws all of the plans herself. This meticulous approach to design is evident in her own home, where she carefully considered each decision.

Large-format concrete floor tiles and graphic black-and-white sea coral-patterned wallpaper embellish the entryway.

In the kitchen, the dual-surface Negresco Quartzite and butcher block countertop provides an optimal surface for cooking prep and baking; box beams add visual interest on the ceiling; and the backsplash features tile imported from Japan. Seen throughDetails out the house, cabinetry built by Hayes’ longtime WHERE Larkspur cabinetmaker, Jerry Wick, I had to use him, especially closely matches the wood of WHAT New construction since he was going to be retirseveral tansu chests that the DESIGNER ing soon. designer saved from her famPamela Hayes Set in a sunny clearing surily’s home in Japan, infusing ARCHITECT rounded by trees, the original the spaces with a sense of Ned White, home on the property where warmth. Large windows McCoppin Studios Hayes’ house now stands showcasing the property’s CONTRACTOR did little to capitalize on the lush natural surroundings Flint Construction beauty of the site, although also produce a calming Hayes saw the potential effect. “As you design, there immediately. “I always tell my clients, ‘You are so many choices to make, but I have can change a house, but you can never to say that I don’t have a single regret,” change a location,’ and the minute I saw Hayes says. this location, I knew it would be amazing.’”

From the beginning of the project, The new 2,400 square-foot, threeHayes knew she wanted to furnish bedroom, three-bath home was built from the house with many of the pieces she

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Above left: Shou sugi ban (charred wood) exterior siding and rusted raw steel beams reflect Hayes’ (pictured) fondness for wabi-sabi, the Japanese concept of embracing imperfection. Above right: Japanese tile embellishes the fireplace in the living room. Below: The dual-surface Negresco Quartzite and butcher block countertop provides an optimal surface for cooking prep and baking, while box beams add visual interest on the ceiling.

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already owned rather than buying all new furniture, and she even made sure to consider size and proportion during the initial planning stage with the architect. “We’ve collected such beautiful furniture over the course of our marriage, including a walnut table from Spain, the tansu chests from my family home in Japan, a glass-and-wood cabinet that our cabinetmaker made for our old home,” Hayes says. “I measured every piece of furniture before we sold our old house so that I would know how to fit it into this house.”

Despite the magnitude of the project, Hayes’ home was completed in less than two-and-a-half years, a feat she credits to her team, whose names are immortalized on one of the home’s 30-foot beams. “After the house was done, I had a big party for all the crew, and I got out the chalk and a ladder and told everyone to sign their names on the beam,” she recalls. “Everyone said, ‘You’re going to wash this off, right?’ and I said, “No, it’s going to stay like that forever.”

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LOOKING BACK

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A high-end restaurant named Sir and Star has most recently occupied the nearly 150-year-old Olema Hotel building.* Why that name? Because it is located at the corner of today’s Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and, in the foreground of the accompanying photo, Star Route One, also known as California State Highway One. According to West Marin historian Dewey Livingston, the building was constructed in 1876 by Scandinavian immigrant stage driver John Nelson and moved across the road to the present location in 1879. “Back

then,” says Livingston, “Sir Francis Drake Boulevard was referred to as the ‘Olema road;’ it was a stagecoach route connecting Olema to San Rafael.” This photo was taken “around 1905,” when, according to Livingston, “the two-story structure was already about 30 years old and had been doubled in size.” It depicts the tiny village of Olema — meaning “coyote valley” in Coast Miwok language — which, to this day is a popular stopping spot for tourists heading to Point Reyes National Seashore.

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