August 2017 by Make It Better

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Contents

AU GUST 2017

Features

Lotus Cuisine of India in San Rafael

54 Building Marin Four families leading the way in business for multiple generations.

LORI EANES

41 Best of the County Our editorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top picks as well as local places loved by readers.

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Built in an era when mobile devices didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have batteries.

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Contents Out & About In Marin 25 Currents Summer sandwich, sand dollars, birthday perks and more. 30 Reading List Hanging out with the county coroner. 32 City Streets Shops and eats on Valenica. 36 Conversation Getting to know the county arts director.

Destinations

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97 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond. 104 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area. 112 Flavor Novato’s Beso Bistro goes wild. 115 On the Scene Snapshots from events in Marin and San Francisco.

A Night at the Palace, Palace Theater, S.F.

Marin Home

87 Go Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.

121 Backstory Adding floor space is a game changer.

90 Journey Street racing and exploring in France.

124 Garden Tips for taking care of your outdoor spaces.

COLUMNS

For this year’s Best of the County issue we wanted to refresh the logo that introduces the story and is featured on the cover. Illustrator Heather Hardison came up with just the thing.

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LENNY GONZALEZ (TOP LEFT); TIM PORTER (TOP RIGHT) PETER LIU (MIDDLE); DAVID GRIFFITHS (BOTTOM)

14 Editor’s Note 16 What’s Inside 154 Looking Back

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Editorial EXECUTIVE EDITOR Mimi Towle MANAGING EDITOR Daniel Jewett SENIOR WRITER Jim Wood ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kasia Pawlowska SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Leela Lindner COPY EDITOR Cynthia Rubin CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lynda Balslev, Rachel Griffiths, Kier Holmes, Kirsten Jones Neff, Dawn Margolis Denberg, Calin Van Paris

Art ART DIRECTOR Rachel Griffiths PRODUCTION MANAGER Alex French ILLUSTRATORS Heather Hardison, Shannon May, David Vogin CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Mo DeLong, Lenny Gonzalez, David Griffiths, Tim Porter, Debra Tarrant

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Editor’s Note

A Big List

Putting together our annual Best of the County feature is no easy feat, but this year we had help. Calin Van Paris with writing up the results, a tradition we hope to repeat. A few highlights include quotes from bartenders on why their margaritas are superior and from chefs touting their burgers. The list this year contains the tried-andtrue categories and a few new ones. In a new staff avorite called “Lunch Under $10,” Calin applied her gift for humor by calling out my obsession with the Harmony lunch special. This was almost as funny as the stunt she pulled one time by submitting a dating profile for me on farmersonly.com; there, Calin, who also writes for Vogue and other national outlets, put her wordsmithing to true creative work, doubtless leaving more than a few brokenhearted rural Romeos out there to learn AgGurl84 was not real. Like that dating profile, Marin sometimes also gets a bad rap for not being real — a point I’m going to disagree with. I went to high school in Newport Beach, California — The Real Housewives of Orange County captures it perfectly — and I’m always impressed by the high level of natural beauty most Marinites seem to possess. Sure, there are a few outliers in our midst, but generally the people I encounter are maximizing the glory of the bodies they were given at birth. To that end, peruse our Best of the County list for top “life enhancer” spots like spas, hair salons and nail boutiques. Congrats to all those selected as 2017’s Best of the County, and as always, if we overlooked one of your favorite local businesses, please let us know.

Mimi Towle, Executive Editor

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Considering the abundance of great stuff in the county, creating our annual Best of the County list is a herculean task.

F YOU LIVE here in Marin, you know our county is filled with overachievers. The businesses that serve this active and curious clientele go all out to offer the latest in health, fashion and food. And on the flip side, if the business is run by one of the aforementioned overachievers, excellence is already in its DNA. For Marin consumers, this is a win-win. Considering the abundance of great stuff n the county, creating our annual Best of the County list is a herculean feat. We looked high and low for the best, and we also asked readers for their input. And we got it, with more than 1,100 responses. In the section, these reader picks are appropriately called out by California’s state flower, the poppy. I was thinking about the challenge of paring down the list last Sunday when I found myself back in Susan Hauser’s class at NOW yoga in Corte Madera. I first met Susan when we were both pregnant and floating in her inlaws’ pool in Hopland. Fast-forward 16 years and I am one of 100-plus people packed into her class. NOW only offers power yoga, which is good for high-strung ADHD folks like myself — think crunches to “Stairway to Heaven” or holding a Warrior II pose through the entirety of the Eminem anthem “Lose Yourself.” However, if you are looking for a more restorative yoga experience, you might want to try one of the other studios — Yoga Works or Wendy Wilkinson’s class at Marin Power Yoga — listed this year in Best of the County. If you really want to relax, try a trip out to the float tanks at Conscious Drift in Fairfax, also listed. While our picks for best food, drink, shopping, recreation and wellness options incorporated ideas from the entire editorial team, this year we tasked former staffer

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What’s Inside

UGUST CA N ONLY mean one thing. It’s time for the editors of Marin Magazine to call out some of the best places to eat, drink, shop, recreate and better yourself in this fabulous county. And writer Calin Van Paris did just that, taking the list and digging into all of it. But we couldn’t have produced the final result without you — more than 1,100 reader responses helped us even further refine the picks. Look for your top vote getters, also called out throughout the story. And as always, if you think we missed anything, let us know. We follow that up with another celebration of the county. Jim Wood looks at four Marin families who have lived, worked and thrived

here for generations, owning and operating businesses that helped shaped the very fabric of the county. You know their names, products and services; now get to know what makes these families so special. Up front we’ve got a look at the perfect locally sourced summer sandwich, and we unearth the scoop on why those sand dollars are such unique beach souvenirs and where to go for awesome birthday perks. We check in with the author of a book about hanging out with the county coroner, and we chat with Gabriella Calicchio, Marin’s director of cultural and visitor services. Destinations gives the goods on the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, an annual event. We meet Oahu chefs behind the festival and ask where they like to go when they have time off. And for you vintage car lovers, there’s a firsthand account of the famous French street race called Circuit des Remparts, from our own art director Rachel Griffiths; she and her husband, David, spent time in France admiring the cars and then taking in the sights. It’s a fun issue that truly captures all the things, people and places that make Marin what it is. Enjoy reading all about the Best of the County, then plan a night out — there’s so much to discover and explore.

But we couldn’t have produced the final result without you — more than 1,100 reader responses helped us even further refine the picks.

Daniel Jewett, Managing Editor

One of the things we love at Marin Magazine is working with illustrators. It is a blast to tell them about a story and then see what they come up with. Art director Rachel Griffiths enjoyed helping illustrator Heather Hardison go from the sketches you see here to the beautiful art you now see on the cover and in the Best of the County feature.

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Your Letters Meet the Rebels

I enjoyed reading Mimi Towle’s “Going Wild” editor’s note in the May edition of Marin Magazine and heartily endorse her suggestion that “any new Marin County resident who wants to understand what we have here and why we have it” should be provided with a copy of the Rebels With a Cause documentary film. As a longtime advocate on Marin County land conservation issues (and a cameo bit player in that film), I’m often astounded by how many Marinites think our protected open spaces have “always been that way.” To the contrary: but for the citizen efforts depicted in the Rebels film we would all be living in a very different place indeed. I encourage Marin Magazine to publish an interview with Nancy Kelly and Kenji Yamamoto, the producers of the film.

DOUG FERGUSON, VIA EMAIL

Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing Rebels With a Cause at the Sausalito library, with some of the rebels in attendance. Although I have lived in Sausalito for over 20 years, I had no idea about the history of the parks. I just took them and the agriculture zonings for granted. Without the accomplishments of the rebels, Marin would have been an entirely different county. RICK JOHNSON, VIA EMAIL

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Correction

In our Conversation with Albert Straus (July 2017) we incorrectly stated that Albert’s mother, Ellen Straus, was still alive. She passed away in 2002. We also gave the wrong percentage of farms in Marin and Sonoma counties labeled organic — that number should be 90 percent. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your comments may be edited for clarity and brevity. Send letters to Marin Magazine, One Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Sausalito, CA 94965, or email us at letters@marinmagazine.com. Please include the town where you live and a daytime phone number.

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Contributors

Calin Van Paris, Writer In this issue: “Best of the County” (p. 41) What’s your perfect Marin day? Coffee at Equator in downtown Mill Valley followed by a visit to the Mill Valley Public Library — and to my dad’s house. Then I, my Grilly’s burrito (with hot salsa) and whatever book I checked out head to Point Reyes. Second coffee and a morning bun from Bovine Bakery and I disappear into the dreamscape. Where has your work appeared? Proud former assistant editor at Marin Magazine. You can find me on allure.com as well as vogue. com, where I’m a regular contributor.

David Vogin, Illustrator In this issue: “Building Marin” (p. 54) Does using multiple mediums make it harder to tell a story? My work is actually all digital, so technically I just work in one medium. When successful, the layering of different textures and effects in Photoshop creates a somewhat painterly effect. What kind of work do you like doing most? Although I enjoy all types of assignments, I really enjoy the more conceptual work that makes the reader think about the art and how it tells the story. Where has your work appeared? New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, O The Oprah Magazine and Golf World.

Heather Hardison, Illustrator In this issue: “Best of the County” (p. 41) What kind of vibe were you trying to emulate in your illustrations? I was going for a vintage postcard vibe, and I was trying to capture the natural beauty of Marin County. Which one did you enjoy drawing the most? I loved drawing the surfer! Marin is home to my favorite surf spot, so it’s near to my heart. Where has your work appeared? My work has appeared on Facebook, in Cooking Light magazine, and in my own book Homegrown: Illustrated Bites from Your Garden to Your Table.

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› Lil’ Kickers, a Seattle-based soccer development program for kids, opens a new location in San Rafael; lilkickers.com.

› Marin Healthcare District unveils a new Breast Health Center in Greenbrae. The center offers state-of-the-art technology capable of creating 3-D images of breast tissue to help identify cancer; breastcentermarin.org.

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› Andy’s Local Market opens a new location in San Rafael, one block away at 75 Loch Lomond Drive. The grocery store, specializing in fresh produce, deli items and pizza, includes an attached waterfront cafe; andyslocalmarket.com.

› A new teahouse has set up shop inside Open Secret Bookstore in San Rafael. See, the owner of Key Tea, brews locally grown herbs, tonics and homemade nut milks in a vibrant setting; keyteacart.com.

› Madcap, the long-awaited San Anselmo restaurant by veteran chef Ron Siegel, is slated to open midsummer, featuring American and Japanese-influenced fare; madcapmarin.com.

› After a two-month closure for renovations, Mama’s Royal Cafe, a Mill Valley institution, reopens its doors. The quirky cafe is a locally popular breakfast and brunch spot; 415.388.3261.

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› The S.F. Design Center has a new showroom specializing in marble. Cosentino City, a family-owned company from Spain, offers large-format slabs of marble and a 3-D virtual viewing program; cosentino.com.

› Seesaw, a whimsical children’s consignment boutique selling clothes, handmade goods and toys in downtown San Anselmo, celebrates its one-year anniversary; seesaw4kids.com.

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The scoop on Bay Area events you’ll want to attend [UPCOMING EVENTS] OPERA GUILD CHAMPAGNE GALA WHEN August 6, 2–4 p.m. WHERE San Domenico School Music Conservatory, 1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo WHY YOU Listen to some of the young SHOULD opera stars of tomorrow, San GO Francisco Opera’s exceptionally talented Adler Fellows, while you sip champagne and nibble on hors d’oeuvres in an idyllic setting at San Domenico Music Conservatory in San Anselmo. Many of these singers have already performed in major opera houses and others will be performing on world stages in a few years. You will have the opportunity to hear them early in their professional careers. Sponsored by the Marin Chapter of the San Francisco Opera Guild, the gala benefits opera education programs in the Marin schools and the informative public lectures that preview the 2017–2018 season. COST $50 FIND OUT Anne Zucchi, azucchiz@gmail. MORE com, 415.924.9352

SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL WHEN Sept. 2–4, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., closes 5 p.m. Aug. 4 WHERE Sausalito Waterfront WHY YOU The nation’s only waterfront art SHOULD festival offers a spectacular location GO to spend the day viewing the work of more than 260 talented artists whose artwork covers all mediums and disciplines; a great opportunity to find a unique gift for someone special including yourself. Enjoy a super comfy VIP area for private concert viewing as well as fine wines and cocktails throughout the grounds with a special Don Julio tequila truck, a Bullet Frontier woody serving fine whiskey, and new this year, Moscow mules, Irish coffees and ginger beer. Food served by local nonprofits will appeal to all tastes and includes oysters, turkey legs, French fries, ice creams and much more. COST General $30, seniors $25, kids under 12 free, VIP $100 FIND OUT 415.332.3555, MORE sausalitoartfestival.org

WOUNDED VETERANS’ POLO BENEFIT WHEN August 20, gates open at 10 a.m. WHERE Wine Country Polo Club Oakmont, 560 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa WHY YOU Now in its eighth year, WVPB SHOULD 2017 offers a unique combination GO of spectacular high goal polo in an elegant setting with gourmet dining, fine wines and a variety of entertainment. Please join us for a fun day in the country. Proceeds support rehabilitation programs for wounded veterans in the Bay Area. COST General $65; under 15 $35; premium seating/lunch $175; table for eight $1,300 FIND OUT polobenefit.org MORE

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In Marin

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Marin Club Sandwich

When you think lunch this summer, think local. Here are some tasty ingredients you can find nearby. BY LYNDA BALSLEV

BACON Devil’s Gulch Ranch (Nicasio)

ARUGULA AND BABY GEM LETTUCE LEAVES Star Route Farms (Bolinas)

FRESH GOAT CHEESE Tomales Farmstead Creamery “Liwa” cheese (Tomales)

CIABATTA BREAD Della Fattoria at Marin Farmers’ Market (San Rafael) PEA SHOOTS AND SPROUTS Marin Roots Farm (Petaluma)

AVOCADO Sourced from Good Earth (Fairfax and Mill Valley)

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HEIRLOOM TOMATOES All Star Organics (Nicasio)

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COCKTAIL CHATTER

SMOKING JOE Like all Heath products, the Studio Mug is an attractive creation. Sleek and sturdy, it adds a touch of unstuffy elegance and character to whatever surface it happens to rest on. However, there is a design feature that begs the question, “Why is it there?” The handle, a slim loop, sits oddly low on the coffee mug. The reason? Cigarettes. An employee at the Heath Ceramics Sausalito showroom clued us in to the fact Edith Heath was a smoker and made the mug to accommodate both her caffeine and her nicotine habit. heathceramics.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA

Amateurs Welcome

People having fun in these three sporting spaces may take the game seriously, but they also love sharing it with those who have more of a casual interest. So dust off your sweatband, put on your game face and get ready for some friendly competition. Because sometimes, it really is all fun and games. LEELA LINDNER

BOWLING If you can’t remember the last time you’ve bowled a strike it may be time to visit the newly renovated Country Club Bowl. With 40 lanes, an arcade, and upgrades like plush leather seating and new floors, there’s lots to do that will make you feel like a kid again. To top it off, the alley has some killer deals. Monday and Wednesday Strike Nights starting after 8 p.m. offer games that cost a whopping $2.75, plus $4 shoe rentals. Or if you’re more of a Tuesday and Sunday night owl, there’s Quarter Mania after 7 p.m., with a $7 cover: a game and rental shoes cost five quarters per person and a slice of pizza is $1. 88 Vivian Street, San Rafael, bowlmarin.com

TABLE TENNIS You don’t have to be Forrest Gump to score a table at Marin Table Tennis Club. Every Thursday night from 6 to 10 p.m., the adultsonly club offers everyone from beginners to advanced grand slammers a place at the table. For $6 you can drop in ($5 for Sausalito residents) to this 3,200-square-foot gym that offers six tournament-quality butterfly tabletops. Paddles and balls provided. MLK Gym, 610 Coloma Street, Sausalito, marintabletennis.org

ARCHERY Hidden away in Miwok Park up a 100-yard dirt road, Northwoods Bowmen’s Club is not an easy target to find. Founded in 1954, the club with its 4,500-square-foot indoor range is predominantly members only, but open shoot on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. allows everyone interested in channeling their inner Katniss to try their hand at archery. The intimate space can accommodate up to 16 shooters, and the president of the club Keith Leisten will teach you everything you need to know about bows, arrows and quivers. 122 Olivia Court, Novato, northwoodsbowmensclub.org

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Take the Beach Home

RESERVING SPECIA L MOMENTS with souvenirs, tokens and the

like is normal. Memorializing a beach trip is a bit more challenging, and signs requesting that all items be left undisturbed mean visitors depart with little save photos and their trash. Sand dollars are a different story. “The sand dollars are not a large group in the grand scheme of things, but there are over 200 species living today, and they display many strange, unique and unfamiliar features,” says Rich Mooi of the California Academy of Sciences. Related to sea urchins and starfish, sand dollars live in shallow coastal waters along the ocean floor and are usually green, purple or blue when alive. Live sand dollars are covered with a dense, velvety layer of short spines and tubular feet, which they use to burrow into the sand. They move around with their mouths toward the ground, eating microscopic particles of food, and they live for years. “Some estimates are as high as about 20 years, which is pretty old for a marine invertebrate, overall,” Mooi says. “The sand dollar living off ur coast today is called Dendraster excentricus and washes up on our beaches in huge numbers after storms.” Its bleached, white skeleton is evidence of one of our commonest local offshore life forms and is perfectly fine to take home. K.P.

WHAT’S IN A NAME

WILLOW CAMP Known to mountain bikers as a trail and to equestrians as a stable, Willow Camp had a different identity at the turn of the 19th century — as the place that today we call Stinson Beach. Named after the willow trees that grew near the shore, it formed as a small tent settlement around 1870, when the first road was laid from Sausalito along the Pacific coast. Visitors gained easier access to the area in 1896 when the Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway opened. Would-be beachgoers could ride the train to West Point Inn, then hike or take a stagecoach down to the water. The first businesses didn’t spring up until 1906, when refugees from the San Francisco earthquake arrived. In 1916 Willow Camp was renamed Stinson Beach after local landowners Rose and Nathan Stinson. K.P.

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We sat down with Moraga’s John Bateson to discuss his new book, The Education of a Coroner: Lessons in Investigating Death, an account of cases handled by Marin County coroner Ken Holmes. MM: Your works center largely on death and its aftermath. What draws you to this topic? JB: As executive director of a nationally certified crisis center for 16 years, I learned a lot about death, about some people’s desire to die, and about grief and loss. When I started writing in earnest, it was natural to write about what I knew. My first book, Building Hope, chronicled some of my experiences at the center. Several families in our grief counseling program had loved ones who jumped off he Golden Gate Bridge, and that was how I met [Marin County coroner] Ken Holmes. MM: What’s one of the best stories you heard from Holmes? JB: My favorite story is about a welldressed young man whose body was found on land underneath the Marin side of the Golden Gate Bridge. He didn’t have any ID on him, no one reported him missing, his fingerprints weren’t in any federal database and all of the labels had been torn out of his clothing. The only clue was a business card for a limousine company that Holmes found in one of the man’s pockets. That led him on a 20-year chase involving masseuses, high-end restaurants, foreign embassies and Interpol.

MM: What do you think readers who aren’t necessarily drawn to the macabre can glean from this book? JB: I don’t consider the subject to be macabre. What most readers will glean from the book, I think, is how much coroners need to know. In addition to medicine and forensics, they have to know about all kinds of firearms and be able to identify the caliber of empty casings found at a death scene. They have to be familiar with a variety of drugs, prescription and illegal. They need to be well versed in psychology, too, because they do most death notifications, and always in person if they can. MM: What’s one of the most interesting things you learned from your time with Holmes? JB: While Holmes handled many highprofile cases during his long career — the death of rock legend Jerry Garcia, a homicide involving rapper Tupac Shakur, the shooting of porn king Artie Mitchell by his brother Jim and a series of murders on Mount Tamalpais committed by the infamous Trailside Killer — it was the deaths of people who weren’t well known that are, in many respects, the most fascinating. CALIN VAN PARIS

The Education of a Coroner: Lessons in Investigating Death by John Bateson (Moraga), Scribner, $27. John Bateson, a former crisis center director who often writes about death, describes the hairraising and heartbreaking cases handled by Marin County coroner Ken Holmes for four decades. From high-profile deaths to serial killers to Golden Gate Bridge suicides, Bateson provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a public servant whose work appears dark and mysterious, yet is necessary for society to function. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera August 16, 7 p.m. How to Be a Travel Writer by Don George (San Francisco), Lonely Planet, $17.99. As a professional travel journalist and editor for the past 40 years, Don George gets paid to explore the world. Now he’s here to remind us that you don’t have to make money to profit from travel writing: sometimes, the richest rewards are in the experience. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera August 12, 8 p.m. Your Crocodile Has Arrived by Laurie McAndish King (Novato), Destination Insights, $14.95. You’re sure to find entertainment and illumination in this collection of 21 true stories from noted travel writer Laurie McAndish King. Whether she’s eating a crocodile, tracking down a 2,500-year-old tooth in Sri Lanka or talking aliens with a SETI astrophysicist, King reminds us that the world is far weirder and more amazing than we sometimes imagine. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera August 19, 7 p.m. Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, MakeOver, and Make-Now Recipes by Nom Nom Paleo by Michelle Tam and Henry Fong (Palo Alto), Andrews McMeel Publishing, $35. A new cookbook from Michelle Tam and Henry Fong, the James Beard award–nominated creators of the Nom Nom Paleo book and website. Along with colorfully written and gorgeously photographed step-by-step recipes presented in a cheeky cartoon format, Ready or Not features kitchen hacks, Paleo ingredient guides, meal plans, shopping lists and more. Appearing at Book Passage San Francisco August 29, 6 p.m.

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ON VERSATIONS A BOUT SA N Francisco’s Mission District aren’t truly complete without the requisite “it’s changed so much.” Depending on the timeline, however, change is relative. Often used as an example in these discussions, Valencia Street was named after either Jose Manuel Valencia or his son Candelario Valencia and is at least 169 years old; the street also possibly predates San Francisco’s formal naming in 1847. From the beginning the thoroughfare housed an ethnically mixed population, as shown by an 1866 court case involving a dispute over a plot of land between the Valencias and John Cabot. In the 20th century, residences and businesses flanked the drag, and by the late 1970s Valencia Street had a reputation as a female-friendly place, with the establishment of the Women’s Building, numerous lesbian bars and Old Wives’ Tales, a feminist bookstore. Outsiders mostly overlooked the area until the 1990s dot-com boom. Tech money placed boutiques, bars and artisanal coffee shops between the already existing taquerias, transforming the neighborhood into one of the Mission’s main commercial zones, known as the Valencia corridor. KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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THE CHAPEL Once upon a time a real chapel, this spot now includes live music, a bar and a restored 40-foot arched ceiling. The adjoining restaurant, The Vestry, offers late-night eats and craft cocktails. thechapelsf.com

PAXTON GATE Stumped for a gift? Look no further. Paxton Gate has everything from ethically sourced taxidermy to home goods, plants, gardening supplies and other fun goodies. paxtongate.com

CRAFTSMAN AND WOLVES Guests will find egg-filled muffins known as the Rebel Within, bonbons, coffee and many other sweet and savory baked goods at this contemporary pâtisserie. craftsman-wolves.com

LITTLE PAPER PLANES Since 2004, the boutique has been spotlighting art and design not only by selling it, but also with its artists’ collaborations and events. Here guests will find prints, books, apparel and jewelry. littlepaperplanes.com

REFORMATION The eco-friendly, on-trend women’s clothing label opened its fifth store in February, complete with fancy new touch screens in fitting rooms. thereformation.com

DOG EARED BOOKS This airy bookshop has been stocking a wide variety of new, used and remaindered books, including small-press titles, since 1992. dogearedbooks.com

WHERE TO EAT Aside from the restaurants mentioned, other popular eateries nearby include Beretta, Cha-Ya, Curry Up Now, DOSA, Duna, Limon Rotisserie, Locanda, Lolinda, Puerto Alegre, Souvla, Tacolicious, Taqueria La Cumbre, Udupi Palace and West of Pecos, among others.

XANATH ICE CREAM Frozen yogurt, organic ice cream and vegan treats can be found here, in addition to fresh saffron and vanilla. saffron.com

LOLÓ This vibrant family-owned restaurant uses local ingredients and offers nontraditional and inventive Mexican food. lolosf.com

WHERE TO PARK There are two lots and a garage in the neighborhood in addition to street parking. The Comb Parking lot is at 606 Capp Street; the other lot is at 2351 Mission Street between 19th and 20th streets; and the Mission-Bartlett garage is on 21st Street between Bartlett and Valencia. Street parking can be tricky.

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HAWKER FARE Colorful patterns dominate the space, which features ThaiIsaan and Lao street food. Be sure to check out Holy Mountain, the tiki bar upstairs in the back. hawkerfare.com

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Gabriella Calicchio This county arts director wants to make Marin a destination for more than just the great outdoors. BY KIRSTEN JONES NEFF PHOTO BY LENNY GONZALEZ

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Calicchio arrived in her new office at the Marin Center to begin her job as director of Marin County Cultural and Visitor Services. That was the day her markedly adventurous and creative career in the arts circled back to Marin County, the place the Vermont native met her husband and the place she describes as her “true home.” The chronology of the decades that led Calicchio to her current role as chief advocate for the arts in Marin County reads like an epic journey, almost 20 years of arts leadership experience spanning the globe from England to Australia, from Boston to the Bay Area and then back to Minneapolis. In 2011 Calicchio, then the managing director for the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, was beckoned to San Francisco to run the Walt Disney Family Museum. Three years later, when previous Marin County Cultural Services Director Jim Farley retired, the board of supervisors chose her to replace him and she moved back across the Golden Gate to her beloved Marin. Now she and her husband, an actor she met when she was director of the Marin Theater Company (from 2001 to 2007), are happily ensconced in San Anselmo, raising their two children. Calicchio admits she initially had some reservations about working in a government environment, but three years into the job she finds her excitement about what is possible in the county has only grown. We sat down to discuss the achievements she’s most proud of and her vision for the future of the arts in Marin. You worked in the nonprofit arts sector most of your adult life. What drew you to this position? I’d known my predecessor Jim Farley for years, and I’d always thought, “That’s an amazing job with incredible potential for our community.” I was hired on a platform that Cultural Services should have a larger role in the community. I believe the county should play a leadership role in convening artists and arts organizations, giving them a collective voice, and raising the profile of the arts in this community. How do we develop a county where the arts are publicly valued and where we as a community feel it is critical to support the

arts for the future of Marin County? So people don’t just say they’re driving through Marin County to get to wine country, or to go to a beautiful point on Mount Tam, but they actually say, “I’m going there because there is this show and this gallery,” or they say, “Have you ever heard of this amazing little theater company in Marin?” We want Marin to become a destination for the arts as much as it is a destination for the beauty of our natural landscape.

There is no central agency that serves the collective arts ecology. And yet we know that we have more artists per capita than any other county besides L.A. What will it take to make that happen? I believe that we need to establish a dedicated funding source for the arts. In 2011 the Marin Arts Council went defunct and over the last decade the Marin Community Foundation has reduced their funding for the arts. There is no central agency that serves the collective arts ecology. And yet we know that we have more artists per capita than any other county besides L.A. So we are launching a countywide process that will look at all the data and the economic impact of the arts in our community, things like how many adults work in the creative sector. We will gather as much data to reinforce our case for a number of goals such as comprehensive arts education for elementary-age students or affordable housing for artists. When we have the data, we do the lobbying and advocacy to get something on the ballot to support the arts in a sustainable way. It’s not just about getting a singular funding source to spread out among hundreds of arts organizations; it actually means investing in education for our young people so there are adults a generation or two from now who understand the value of and appreciate the arts. What would youth arts look like in your dream world? My dream would be funding to support comprehensive arts education in our public schools. Every second grader would have the opportunity every day to be exposed to a theater program in the school, would have the opportunity M A R I N A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 37

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Are there current programs that are working especially well? I’ll give you a great example: we gave out over 7,000 tickets in the last year to nonprofits serving the traditionally underserved in this community. Talks, musical performances, Shaolin Warriors, lots of tickets for Marin Symphony. We support nonprofits in Marin County that are working with people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend, groups like ELM (Enriching Lives Through Music), a nonprofit out of the Canal district, which is an extraordinary program serving 120 kids from the Canal and their families. They have a youth orchestra, participate in Marin Symphony, have been asked to perform all over the country. We try to develop partnerships with groups like that and we can support the next generation of musicians, the next generation of audience members who will appreciate music, the next generation of creative thinkers and innovators. What is an accomplishment you are most proud of? With a very supportive board of supervisors we started a new nonprofit called the Marin Cultural Association. Essentially it is a fundraising arm for everything we want to do here. We transferred programming from the county to the nonprofit so, for example, we have been able to triple the number of people who come to the Frank Lloyd Wright docent tours, and we just created a downloadable Frank Lloyd Wright app. The key was we had moved the accounting for the tour program to the nonprofit so our marketing specialist

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Welcome. This year as part of our Best of the County 2017 coverage we asked you, the reader, to weigh in via online voting. And you did, casting more than 1,100 votes in categories like food, drink, shopping, recreation and personal beauty. In the following pages we highlight our editors’ picks in these same categories, also indicating the ones you thought were the best — the golden poppy means it was a top vote getter in our online poll. Did we miss a standout local attraction in the following pages? As always, let us know — we love feedback ... and we love Marin. BY CALIN VAN PARIS • ILLUSTRATIONS BY HEATHER HARDISON

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Hold the Gluten Kicking wheat and gluten to the curb? These eateries take the sacrifice factor out of this dietary shift.

➺ Amici’s A pioneer of pizza,

Amici’s has offered gluten-free crust by request on its entire menu of drool-inducing brick oven pizzas for years. (San Rafael) amicis.com

➺ Cafe del Soul This

Marin mainstay is healthconscious to the core, with the majority of the menu leaning GF. Curry Soul Good and Quinoa Cool rank as Marin staff favorites. (Mill Valley, San Rafael) cafedelsoul.net

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➺ Flour Chylde Novato’s own gluten-free bakery offers loaves, pastries and cookies, along with tortes and cakes. Try the Pure Chocolate Torte to reevaluate your relationship with gluten. (Novato) flourchylde.com ➺ Good Earth Natural Foods

The selection skews organic and GMO-free, with gluten-free options available throughout. We recommend the wheat-free pizzas. (Fairfax, Mill Valley) genatural.com

➺ Harmony Restaurant This

Chinese haven can provide glutenfree versions of practically every item, but the menu’s must-have is the naturally GF Sweet Rice Dumpling. (Mill Valley) harmonyrestaurantgroup.com

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COPITA TEQUILERIA Y COMIDA These flavorful Baja-style folds are 100 percent gluten-free. Cod is coated in Omission beer batter and topped with a cabbage and seaweed slaw. (Sausalito) copitarestaurant.com GREEN CHILE KITCHEN White corn tortillas offer an edible plate for crispy battered rock cod and crunchy cabbage doused in palate-puckering additions: pickled onions, chipotle crema and habanero salsa. (San Rafael) greenchilekitchen.com JOE’S TACO LOUNGE Grilled, breaded or battered, Joe’s fish tacos feature Pacific snapper garnished with habanero mayo, cabbage, lime and a variety of taco-tailored salsas. (Mill Valley) joestacolounge.com L AVIER LATIN FUSION Grilled fish is served on addictive deep-fried or fresh corn tortillas, finished with roasted tomatilloavocado salsa and plated with white rice and beans. (San Rafael) lavierlatinfusion.com THE SIREN CANTEEN These street-style tilapia tacos are drizzled in special sauce and pico de gallo. But the secret ingredient? Sand-strewn ocean views. (Stinson Beach) thesirencanteen.com TACO JANE’S While the grilled snapper and chipotle aioli strikes a tried-and-true chord, the salmon tacos — slathered in cilantro pesto — demand consideration. (San Anselmo) tacojanes.com

➺ Pizza Antica The restaurant

offers a separate gluten-free menu centering on pizza dough and pastas made in a GF facility, making for a super considerate slice. (Mill Valley) pizzaantica.com

➺ World Wrapps Gluten-free

bundles are a signature item at this spot. Try the Hawaiian Poke Nori Wrapp or the Tahini Tofu Rice Paper Wrapp for a new take on portable eats. (Corte Madera) worldwrapps.com

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North Indian fare here is predominantly gluten-free and augmented by a menu of GF desserts featuring kheer, chilled rice pudding made with almond milk. (San Rafael) lotusrestaurant.com

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It’s a good time for pizza — brick ovens, gluten-free dough, creative toppings. Go out and grab a slice, or a whole pie, at one of these spots. BAR BOCCE A bayfront fire pit and bocce ball court make for a special slice, and, somehow, the thin-crust pizzas still steal the show. (Sausalito) barbocce.com FARMSHOP A brick oven — positioned near the full bar — churns out artisanal pies replete with local cheese and toppings. (Larkspur) farmshopca.com

Open-Air Fare Considering Marin’s natural beauty, it’s no surprise that most meals taste a bit better — and make you linger longer — when enjoyed alfresco. Beso Bistro and Wine Bar 502 S Palm Drive, Novato. 415.883.6700 besobistro.com Fish 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito. 415.331.3474, 331fish.com

MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA This restaurant is named for Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Little Italy, and for good reason: hand-tossed crust, traditional toppings, family-owned. (San Rafael) mulberrystreetpizzasanrafael.com

PIATTI A quartet of cheesy offerings is topped off by some serious atmosphere. Try the asparagus pie, finished with lemon cream, parmesan and sea salt. (Mill Valley) piatti.com PIZZA ANTICA This family favorite offers a variety of pizzas with opportunities to mix and match tasty toppings — think portobello mushrooms and house-made ham — making for an ideal slice experience. (Mill Valley) pizzaantica.com PIZZERIA PICCO Neapolitan-style thin crust serves as a base for house-made, local and organic toppings. In a rush? Grab a flashfrozen pie and transform your

kitchen into an instant pizzeria. (Larkspur) pizzeriapicco.com TAMALPIE PIZZERIA This Mill Valley hot spot features a menu of pies named for local trails. Try the Troop 80, finished with house-made fennel sausage, or the Tenderfoot, topped with wild mushrooms. (Mill Valley) tamalpiepizza.com WAYPOINT PIZZA This seaworthy pizza joint serves up unforgettable specialty pies along with “Between the Sheets” (pizza-style sandwiches), with crusts crafted from a honey beer dough. (Tiburon) waypointpizza.com

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Playa 41 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8871, playamv.com Panama Hotel 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com Sam’s Anchor Cafe 27 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.4527, samscafe.com Sand Dollar Restaurant 3458 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach. 415.868.0434, stinsonbeachrestaurant.com Servino Ristorante 9 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.2676, servino.com Terrapin Crossroads 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. 415.524.2773, terrapincrossroads.net

LUNCH FOR LESS Lunch isn’t the meal on which to blow your buck. Fortunately, these county establishments know a thing or two about eating on the cheap, satiating your midday cravings for $10 or less.

AMBERJACK SUSHI Lunch Box combos make medleys of tempura, teriyaki, sushi and sashimi a lunchtime steal, each served with rice, miso soup and salad for around $9. (Mill Valley) 415.383.1327 FALAFEL HUT In the mood for Middle Eastern? This San Rafael favorite shells out the Falafel Deluxe, which takes the traditional falafel wrap up a notch with eggplant and potatoes. (San Rafael) falafelhut.net

HARMONY RESTAURANT A go-to of Marin’s executive editor Mimi Towle, Harmony’s lunch special is only $7.50 and contains a shareable amount of scrumptious bites — trust us, we tested. (Mill Valley) harmonyrestaurantgroup.com

SOL FOOD Skip the food coma without missing out on Sol Food’s addictive pique sauce and plantains with the Vegetariano: rice, beans, plantains, salad and half an avocado, $7.50– $9.50. (Mill Valley, San Rafael) solfoodrestaurant.com

LOUIE’S DELI A light lunch of tabbouleh and hummus will keep the wheels turning until dinnertime — and cost you $7.95 or less. (Sausalito) louiesdelisausalito.com

TAM TAM RAMEN While ramen is always a comfort, it’s the Bao Sliders stuffed with shrimp tempura — priced $3.99 per — that will keep you coming back for more. (Mill Valley) 415.381.3008

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I SCREAM For those seeking

a lick of nostalgia or a simple sunny day sampling, a scoop of ice cream — or two, or three — is a classic way to beat the heat.

DOUBLE RAINBOW 860 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.457.0803, doublerainbow.com FAIRFAX SCOOP 63 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.453.3130 HONEYMOON 34 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.888.2307, honeymoonbrands.com POSIE 250 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.891.8395

Veg Out

Herbivores rejoice! An array of international food freckles Marin’s restaurant scene, making tracking down vegetarian options as easy as 1-2-3. Avatar’s Restaurant Start with the Vegetarian Samosa Plate before indulging in a Punjabi Enchilada stuffed with mixed vegetables, smoked eggplant or curried sweet potato. (Sausalito) enjoyavatars.com Burmatown The Tea Leaf Salad centers on a mixture of fermented tea leaves, romaine hearts, fried garlic and more — but don’t forget to request it vegetarian. (Corte Madera) burmatown.com Cafe del Soul Have we mentioned Cafe del Soul? Everything on the menu is vegetarian to begin with, with add-ons available for omnivores. (Mill Valley, San Rafael) cafedelsoul.net Davey Jones Deli This deli is home to the Vulcan Wrap, with hummus, almonds, avocado, quinoa, almond pesto and the “Twerks” — a medley of veggies — testing the seams of a spinach tortilla. (Sausalito) daveyjonesdeli.com

SILBERMANN’S ICE CREAM 196 Northgate One, San Rafael. 415.479.1657, silbermanns.com

Le Garage Along with roasted Chioggia beets and squash blossoms, the French bistro’s Foie Gras Au Torchon centers on a mango-pear chutney primed for spreading on brioche. (Sausalito) legaragebistrosausalito.com

THREE TWINS ICE CREAM 2231 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.8946, threetwinsicecream.com

Thep Lela Thai Restaurant Each savory curry — yellow, red or green, simmered with coconut milk and veggie extras — is available served over tofu. (Mill Valley) theplela.com

It’s How We Roll

When you make your home near the Pacific, sushi becomes a savory way of life. And whether you favor your seaborne fare artfully laid over rice, rolled in conical fashion or swaddled tightly in seaweed, Marin’s own company of itamae (sushi chefs) are always ready to roll. Below, the most popular maki on the menu. ROBATA CATERPILLAR ROLL 591 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley. 415.381.8400, robatagrill.com SAKURA SUSHI RED HEART ROLL 100 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. 415.785.8151, sakurasushisanrafael.com SUSHI 69 HIRO’S ROLL 69 Center Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.459.6969 SUSHI RAN CRUNCH ROLL 107 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.332.3620, sushiran.com

Village Sake

VILLAGE SAKE VILLAGE ROLL 19 Bolinas Road, Fairfax. 415.521.5790, villagesake.com

DEBRA TARRANT

SUSHI TO DAI FOR ASK OUR CUSTOMERS 816 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.721.0392

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Here’s the Beef All burgers are not created equal. Some are crafted quickly and designed to be eaten just as fast, while others boast a certain something — a secret sauce, if you will. If you find yourself polishing off a atty at one of these places, you can bet that your burger is one of quality. Here’s what our favorite grill masters have to say about their take on the American staple.

➺ Belcampo Meat Co. “Our beef comes from our own farm; it’s all grass-fed, organic certified and aged three weeks before we grind it. That’s unparalleled quality — and you can taste it!” — Anya Fernald. (Larkspur) belcampo.com

➺ Buckeye Roadhouse “The Roadhouse Cheeseburger is grilled over a wood fire, the slightly smoky flavor furthered by Welsh sharp cheddar, house-made pickles and a toasted poppy-seed bun.” — Peter Schumacher. (Mill Valley) buckeyeroadhouse.com

➺ Fast Food Français “The BOS burger is our French take on a bacon cheeseburger. We add St. Nectaire cheese and béarnaise sauce — what could be more French and delicious than that?” — Susannah Souvestre. (Sausalito) eatf3.com

Fred's Place

RISE AND SHINE Breakfast is a time for catching up while you wake up.

➺ Joinery Beer Hall and Rotisserie “The

And whether you’re part of the weekend brunch brigade or fancy yourself an everyday diner, these local eggs-any-style institutions make rising with the sun a great way to start the day.

Joinery Burger is a classic done really well. The burger is excellent as is but we are partial to the bacon/cheddar upgrade.” — Yella Catalana. (Sausalito) joineryca.com

BAYSIDE CAFE This unassuming bay-adjacent joint is family-operated, with an extensive menu of favorites destined to become your next “usual.” (Sausalito) bayside cafe-sausalito.com

➺ M&G Burgers “Everything we have is

JACK WOLFORD

BREAKERS CAFE Breakfast is better by the beach. Owned by brothers Sam and Augie Temer, Breakers aims to honor West Marin’s kickback culture with local, organic eats and a relaxed vibe. (Stinson Beach) stinsonbeachcafe.com CIBO A local favorite and by-thebay cyclist destination, Cibo boasts a host of outdoor seating ideal for coffee sipping, pastry nibbling and people watching. (Sausalito) 415.331.2426

FRED’S PLACE Those who prefer their French toast deep fried and sides of bacon candied will find fast favorites at this well-loved breakfast nook. (Sausalito) 415.332.4575 MARVIN’S RESTAURANT This Marin mainstay is worth the potential wait. Expect large portions, friendly service and expertly executed diner fare — from a variety of benedicts to corned beef hash. (Novato) 415.892.4482 M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER Keep up with trends in toast at MHBB. A menu of egg dishes and breakfast salads is augmented by thick-sliced bread slathered with a selection of spreads. (San Anselmo) mhbreadandbutter.com

SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP This old favorite got a facelift a few years back, with old customers and new sidling into brightly colored booths to enjoy a medley of traditional and Mexican-inspired a.m. dishes. (Mill Valley) shorelinecoffeeshop.com THERESA & JOHNNY’S COMFORT FOOD Your go-to breakfast may have some competition in Theresa & Johnny’s menu of specials, which includes chicken and waffles and seasonal changeups to supplement a menu of classic pre-noon fare. (San Rafael) theresajohnnys.com

delivered fresh every day. We use Prather ranch organic beef, which is hormone free, antibiotic free and grass fed. But we’re still a burger joint.” — Mark Escobar. (Fairfax, Larkspur) 415.454.0655

➺ Parkside Cafe “A juicy grilled burger after a day at Stinson Beach is simply perfection. Our burger is made with local beef and served on a brioche bun. Eat well, be happy.” — Maxine Gilbert. (Stinson Beach) parksidecafe.com ➺ Perry’s “The Perry’s Burger is classic and simple. High-quality meat, handled minimally, seasoned with salt and pepper, grilled and placed on a lightly toasted brioche bun.” — Perry Butler. (Larkspur) perryssf.com ➺ Phyllis' Giant Burgers "Our signature Giant Burger is delicious, savory and juicy. Since 1981, we have provided the Bay Area community with the highest-quality burgers, fries and milkshakes.” — Michelle Cho, owner. (Mill Valley, San Rafeal) phyllisgiantburgers.com

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Buckeye Roadhouse

Bar Bites

Cocktails are great, but they’re even better accompanied by a well-executed menu of snacks. Marin’s best bar bites are renowned — think Buckeye’s Oysters Bingo — and render a sit-down dinner unnecessary. Barrel House Tavern 660 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.729.9593, barrelhousetavern.com Buckeye Roadhouse 15 Shoreline Highway, Sausalito. 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com NADER KHOURI (TOP); TIM PORTER (LIBATIONS)

Bungalow 44 44 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com Left Bank Brasserie 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331, leftbank.com Perry’s 234 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.1877, perryssf.com Piatti 625 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley. 415.380.2525, piatti.com Piazza D’Angelo 22 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com

LOCAL LIBATIONS Storied institutions all, Marin’s local dives are known for their drinks, quirks and regulars.

2AM CLUB A fabled local gathering place, “The Deuce” features pool tables, unpretentious libations and one of Charlie Deal’s legendary toilet guitars hung behind the bar. (Mill Valley) 415.388.6036

THE MAYFLOWER PUB Modeled after a pub in the British Isles, this spot serves British and Irish fare and the ideal atmosphere for catching up or catching a (likely soccer) game. (San Rafael) themayflowerpub.com

OLD WESTERN SALOON The perfect stopover after a day of coastal exploration, this old bar serves up character with its cocktails. (Point Reyes Station) 415.663.1661

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CUPPA JOE Waking up is hard to do, but coffee certainly helps.

Cable Car Coffee This drive-through coffee joint fills your cup with convenience and is a favorite of commuters and busy locals alike. (Mill Valley) 415.883.8594 Emporio Rulli Italian Caffe Artisan Bakery Family owned and operated, this is a great place to meet up over an espresso and Italian-made cookies — or wine if you’re so inclined. (Larkspur) rulli.com Equator Coffees & Teas What started out as two women roasting coffee in a garage is now a Marin mainstay and a Certified B Corp — all fair trade, all the time. (Various locations) equatorcoffees.com Marin Coffee Roasters Community hubs all, Marin Coffee Roasters’ trio of cafes serve up java and a friendly, hometown vibe. (Various locations) marincoffeeroasters.net Red Whale Coffee The beans are cooked rather than roasted at this wholly California company; founder Sean Boyd has his equipment specially made. (San Rafael) redwhalecoffee.com

Shaken, Not Stirred

Once called “the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet” by journalist H. L. Mencken, the martini is a slow-drinking classic made for personalization: vodka or gin, dirty or dry, shaken or stirred. BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE 15 Shoreline Highway, Sausalito. 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com BUNGALOW 44 44 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com FARLEY BAR 602 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com FARMSHOP 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.755.6700, farmshopca.com LEFT BANK BRASSERIE 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331, leftbank.com PIATTI 625 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley. 415.380.2525, piatti.com SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE 27 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.4527, samscafe.com WILDFOX 225 Alameda del Prado, Novato. 415.883.9125, wildfoxrestaurant.com

Margaritaville Whether you prefer yours tart, fruity, blended or on the rocks with salt, a margarita is a fitting way to welcome a warm-weather weekend — or mentally transport yourself to a far-flung sandy beach. Here, local barkeeps and owners describe what puts their libations over the top. COPITA TEQUILERIA Y COMIDA “Simplicity. We try to feature the tequila itself (Herradura Blanco). So smooth, you’ll want five or six.” — Jesse Bennet, manager and beverage director. (Sausalito) copitarestaurant.com EL PASEO “Sammy’s new Santo Mezquila, the fresh ingredients, love and joy.” —Steve Gizzi, bar manager. (Mill Valley) elpaseomillvalley.com MARINITAS “We use fresh lime juice and syrup made from raw sugar daily. We also use Cointreau, which adds a distinct flavor to make a great margarita.” —David Hancock, bar manager. (San Anselmo) marinitas.net PLAYA “Quality of ingredients, unwavering proportions and the manner in which it is prepared: with the knowledge that you’re getting this party started.” —Vanessa Higgins, owner. (Mill Valley) playamv.com TACO JANE'S “Our quality-driven ingredients. For our house, we use el Jimador tequila, lime juice and organic agave nectar. Equally important is the execution and the love that consistently delivers.” Matteo Boussina, owner. (San Anselmo) tacojanes.com

Red Whale Coffee

TAMAL “Our recipe is unique, as we use 100 percent blue agave, orange-infused agave syrup and organic lime juice. Consistency is key: we mix our margaritas like chemists.” —Matias Marini, bartender. (Fairfax) tamalfairfax.com

PETE’S 881 CLUB Won with a lucky hand in 1951, the familyowned watering hole is more sports bar than dive, offering the only legal gambling in the county, along with late-night eats. (San Rafael) petes881club.com

Stop and Sip Classy and cozy, a wine bar is the ultimate alternative to a glass of pinot in your pajamas. Marin’s favorite spots will make you want to hit the town. 123 Bolinas This wine bar with a friendly and hospitable atmosphere has evolved into a vine-minded hub for shareable eats and carefully culled bottles. (Fairfax) 123bolinas.com Beso Bistro and Wine Bar In the heart of Novato, Beso has patio seating ideal for an alfresco sip. (Novato) besobistro.com Tiburon Wine Proprietor Jerry Horn — aka Dr. Champagne — invites you to wet your whistle in a relaxed setting enhanced with expert viticulture advice. (Tiburon) tiburonwine.net Zinz Wine Bar This space has been a wine bar for nearly 25 years, and the latest rendition moonlights as an art gallery. (Corte Madera) zinzwinebar.com

SILVER PESO This wellknown establishment centers on a square-shaped wraparound bar that fosters interaction, as well as pool tables, additional seating and more. (Larkspur) 415.924.3448

Main Squeeze Those on the go would do well to visit one of the county’s many one-stop juice shops, which transform produce into drinkable blends that make healthier living a mobile option. ➺ BAYSIDE CAFE This

breakfast spot houses a secret: a full-scale juice bar. Seasonal fruits and veggies converge in Bayside’s menu of juices and smoothies. (Sausalito) baysidecafe sausalito.com

➺ JUICE ALLEY With juice crafted nightly from seasonal ingredients, the place is a cult favorite, with equal parts flavor and local flair. (Various locations) juicealley.com ➺ JUICE GIRL From nut

milks to tonics, cold-pressed juices to breakfast bowls, this favorite spot makes healthier living an easy endeavor. (Mill Valley) juicegirlmv.com

➺ THE PLANT CAFE

ORGANIC Conveniently located in Strawberry Village, a perfect stop for organic juices and smoothies. (Mill Valley) theplantcafe.com

➺ URBAN REMEDY

Founded by Neka Pasquale, this spot is a lifestyle booster, offering juice cleanses, plant-based snacks, meal plans and more. (Various locations) urbanremedy.com

➺ WHOLE FOODS MARKET For on-the-go appeal, the juice section here can’t be beat. (Various locations) wholefoodsmarket.com

SMILEY’S SCHOONER SALOON AND HOTEL In business well over a century — successfully eluding Prohibition laws — the local landmark is a great spot for a post-surf drink. (Bolinas) smileyssaloon.com

SMITTY’S BAR Stop by for a game of darts or pool at this no-nonsense dive, and be sure to sample one of Nancy’s famous bloody marys. (Sausalito) smittysbar.com

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For the Boys

The variety of quality men’s clothing shops sprinkled throughout the county mean Marin’s men have many opportunities to find essentials for dapper dressing. ➺ FAMOUS 4 Larry “The

Our county’s women know how to dress it down. Stock up on day-to-day staples at one of these well-loved local stores. 7 on Locust Curated by Nadine Storyk Curtis, this Mill Valley bazaar boasts brands from across the globe, making for an elevated, bohemian sense of style. (Mill Valley) 7onlocust.com Bella Marin Old meets new at this shop, with trend-driven women’s clothing augmented by thoughtfully selected resale gems. (San Rafael) bellamarin.com Blanc This longtime San Anselmo favorite can be counted on for basics that are a cut above. (San Anselmo) 415.485.0104 Carolina Boutique Owned and operated by the everfashionable Carolina Loiacono. Shop here for Bay Area brands like Freda Salvador and Molly M Designs. (Mill Valley) carolinaboutique.com Kismet Shop designer clothing sans the impersonal department-store experience at Kismet, which has brands like Theory, Rebecca Taylor, Margaret O’Leary and others. (San Anselmo) shopkismet.net Koze Darla Fisher has dreamed up a destination for pieces that are stylish and comfortable — without the frump factor. (Tiburon) getkoze.com Madison Recently expanded to include Madison and Madison II; head to Main Street to find clothing and accessories fit for any California girl. (Tiburon) 415.889.5727 Stick and Ball Inspired by equestrians and country polo players, this shop is a brand in its own right, with timeless, comfortable pieces supplemented by Lucchese leather boots. (Mill Valley) stickandballco.com The Store Stay up-to-date with the latest in style that is simple and wearable. (Mill Valley) thestoremillvalley.com

Stick and Ball

Viva Diva This cult-favorite shop is an ideal stop for datenight-ready options, with flirty, feminine styles populating the racks. (San Rafael) vivadivaboutique.com

➺ GENE HILLER If expert service is your style, then Gene Hiller is the place to be. The storied shop showcases elevated menswear that blends traditional and contemporary aesthetics. (Sausalito) genehiller.com

➺ GUIDEBOAT CO. In addition to boats, this store boasts a large selection of nautically minded goods for guys, each piece inspired by outdoor lore. (Mill Valley) guideboat.com

➺ TUMBLEWEED A new uniform of flannel, fleece and all-American denim is readily available at this local retailer. (San Anselmo) tumbleweed california.com

➺ UNIONMADE Well-made clothing with classic sensibilities makes this shop the ultimate stop for timeless looks. (Larkspur) unionmade goods.com

➺ UTILITY GOODS For attire that is durable, functional and perfectly pared down, head to this Americanminded store. (San Anselmo) utility-goods.com

SHAUNA HEIDENREICH

Keep It Casual

Hat” Lautzker curates wellcrafted clothing from around the world, with inventory ideal for those who know how to stand out in a crowd. (Mill Valley) famous4.net

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Great Gifts

Gifting is a learned art. Fortunately, these one-stop shops house tailored offerings to make sure your favor is well-received. EVO SPA Evo’s select spa products, jewelry and more make it easy to pamper anyone — including yourself. (Mill Valley) evo-spa.com FIG GARDEN Hunt for unusual treasures and unique clothing at this small but thoughtfully stocked San Anselmo store. (San Anselmo) 415.457.9443 POLLEN AND WOOL Owner Kristina de Pizzol keeps her newest shop full of bright and eclectic offerings. (Mill Valley) pollenandwool.com SAUSALITO FERRY CO. Gag gifts abound at this Sausalito favorite, which features trinkets and T-shirts for the whole family. (Sausalito) sausalitoferry.com SAUSALITO STATIONERY This stationery shop is the place to find the right card and peruse gift items and party supplies. (Sausalito) 415.324.7150 SPIRIT MATTERS The aesthetics of East Asia find local form at Spirit Matters, a special store brimming with incense, spiritual iconography and jewelry. (Inverness) 415.663.8699 TERRESTRA From kitchen items to living room decor, Terrestra offers gift items that can fit the look of any home. (Mill Valley) terrestra.com

Pollen and Wool

Right at Home Candles! Couches! Mirrors! Linens! Making a house a home is as easy as a trip to one of Marin’s well-curated decor shops. Abode A dwelling-like shop with everything from customizable furniture to lighting to handcrafted rugs. (Larkspur) abodemarin.com Christopher Salon and Home One part hair salon, one part home decor boutique — because interior shopping is best done post-blowout. (Various locations) christopher-salon.com Columbine Home A selection of ceramics, glassware and more, with some furniture available as well. (Corte Madera) columbinehome.net Ruby Living A smart mix of classic and contemporary furniture, upholstery and home goods. (Mill Valley) rubyliving.com

Ruth Livingston Studio Shop selected pieces from the Ruth Livingston Studio Collection, supplemented by eclectic gift items crafted to add interest to any space. (Tiburon) ruthlivingston.com SummerHouse Peruse one-of-akind furniture before heading up the street to SummerHouse 57 for specialized gift items. (Mill Valley) summerhouse57millvalley.com Sunrise Home A bright showroom featuring creative and clever vignettes designed to inspire. (San Rafael) sunrisehome.com Via Diva Home Furnishings Decor sourced from China, Indonesia, India and elsewhere will lend your home an exotic allure. (San Rafael) viadiva.com

ZUMA A variety of eco-friendly imports makes for a memorable shopping experience at this West Marin retailer. (Point Reyes) 415.663.1748

DRESS IT UP Though denim and

yoga pants are obviously essential in everyday life, these ladies’ clothing stores are here to help any woman gussy up — should the occasion present itself.

BARCELINO 755 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.331.4000, barcelino.com HELLO GORGEOUS 1108 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.295.7575, hellogorgeoussf.com INTERMIX 2409 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.0118, intermixonline.com LINDISIMA ACT 2 190 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae. 415.461.9100 PAPARAZZI 31 Main St, Tiburon. 415.435.2622, paparazzisf.com SHOE STORIES 22 El Portal, Sausalito. 415.332.1662, shoestoriesofsausalito.com

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RoCo Dance

MOVE AND GROOVE Whether you seek an infusion of energy, a dose of culture, a pastime for your children or a fun take on fitness, Marin’s lauded dance studios offer classes designed to transform lives as well as bodies. HAPPY FEET This family-owned institution provides instruction in tap, jazz and ballet from toddlerhood to adulthood. (Mill Valley) happyfeetmillvalley.com LOVE2DANCE Classes are offered over three “semesters.” All ages and experience levels welcome. (Novato) love2dance.biz

Pedal Power

Whether you live in Marin or are just passing through, you’ll quickly learn that here, two wheels are better than four. The area’s breathtaking scenery makes taking to the streets on a pedal-ready — and emission-free — frame a joy as well as a supremely green choice, and the area’s smattering of bike shops are here to keep you rolling. Ahead-of-the-curve inventory and unbeatable expertise makes rethinking your commute a no-brainer. Bicycle Odyssey 1417 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3050, bicycleodyssey.com

Pedego Electric Bikes 10 Main St, Tiburon. 415.900.5090, pedegoelectricbikes.com

City Cycle Marin 13 San Clemente Drive, Corte Madera. 415.927.7433, citycycle.com

Tam Bikes 357 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.389.1900, tambikes.com

Fairfax Cyclery 2020 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.721.7644, fairfaxcyclery.com

The New Wheel Electric 14 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur. 415.524.7362, newwheel.net

Mike’s Bikes 1 Gate 6 Road, Sausalito, 415.332.3200; 836 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.3747; mikesbikes.com

Village Peddler 1111 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.461.3091, villagepeddler.com

PAAM Workshops in hip-hop, ballet, theater arts and more with options for ages 3 and up. (Mill Valley) paamarts.com ROCO DANCE AND FITNESS The studio celebrates myriad disciplines, with variations open to kids and adults. (Mill Valley and Fairfax) rocodance.com STAGE DOR This unique company specializes in jazz and theatrical styles for high school students and adults. (Various locations) stagedor.com

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GO WITH THE FLOW Come back to an awareness of your breath,

give your brain a break and ensure you have a real rationale for that everexpanding legging collection with a visit to one of Marin’s best yoga studios. Find the practice, instructor and space that fit your flow. Namaste.

101 Surf Sports

MARIN POWER YOGA 141 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. 415.683.1191, marinpoweryoga.com NOW: NEW OM WORLD, 67 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.891.3764, newomworld.com RED DRAGON 438 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.3724; 1701 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.306.7904; reddragonyoga.com SOME LIKE IT HOT YOGA AND BOUTIQUE 408 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 415.234.6727, somelikeithotyoga.com YOGAWORKS 650 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.318.7650; 2207 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.925.2440; 7320 Redwood Blvd, Novato, 415.408.6565; yogaworks.com

Water Works Terrapin Crossroads

Make It Loud

TIM PORTER (TERRAPIN)

Marin’s music scene is a storied one, and the county’s best-loved live music venues intend to keep it that way. Lend them your ears: with diverse bookings, good vibes and plenty of room for getting down, you’ll be glad you did. ➺ 19 Broadway Bar and Night

➺ Rancho Nicasio All backroads

Club This understated establishment is a go-to for fans of relaxed, close-quarters shows. Reggae, funk, rock and soul make grooving a given. (Fairfax) 19broadway.com

lead to the tiny town of Nicasio and a live show at the West Marin atmospheric venue. Enjoy local eats and memorable shows. (Nicasio) ranchonicasio.com

➺ HopMonk Tavern Tucked con-

➺ Sweetwater Music

veniently into the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, this good-times tavern features standing-roomonly shows with Americana, rock and more, with open mic nights thrown in for good measure. (Novato) hopmonk.com

Hall This 1970s-era mainstay found new form — and an upgraded location — in 2012, with the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir at the helm. Danceable genres, high ceilings, strong drinks. (Mill Valley) sweetwatermusichall.com

➺ Peri’s Silver Dollar Bar When a

➺ Terrapin Crossroads Up

dive bar brings in bands, everyone wins. Rock, blues and soul play well with pool tables and an unassuming scene. (Fairfax) perisbar.com

Highway 101, you’ll find another musical space dreamed up by a Grateful Dead member. Phil Lesh’s spot is both venue and restaurant,

Marin’s waters demand a dive-in. Glide with stand-up paddleboards, make gentle waves aboard a kayak or surf the bigger ones atop a longboard — just don’t stay on the shore; the water is calling.

101 Surf Sports Windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, SUP — Surf Sports has it all. The water’s-edge retailer offers rentals, lessons, demos and more. (San Rafael) 101surfsports.com

➺ The Fenix San Rafael’s supper

Live Water Surf Shop Make your visit to Stinson Beach a more memorable one with a stop at Live Water: rent (or buy) a wetsuit and a board (boogie, soft-top, SUP) and take to the waves. (Stinson Beach and Fairfax) livewatersurfshop.com

club makes live music and dining a simultaneous experience. Pull up a chair and enjoy a meal along with intimate concerts from varied performers. (San Rafael) fenixlive.com

Proof Lab Surf Shop Marin’s surf and skate culture finds a home in Proof Lab. Stock up on surfboard and gear, and get your kids on the water with private lessons or summertime’s Big Dog Surf Camp. (Mill Valley) prooflab.com

with a menu of all-American eats supplementing good vibes and rock ’n’ roll shows. (San Rafael) terrapincrossroads.net

➺ Throckmorton Theatre A true theatrical venue, Throckmorton features full-scale musicals along with classical concerts and local rock. (Mill Valley) throckmortontheatre.org

Sea Trek Ply the waters of Richardson Bay on a rented SUP or kayak. Get comfortable with an introductory class, or add some adventure to your workout with OnBoardSUP Yoga and fitness classes. (Sausalito) seatrek.com

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Mane Stays Marin is a beautiful place. So why not channel that outer beauty with equally well-tended hair? Lengths that flow like the waterfalls of Cascade Canyon, more vibrant than local wildflowers and as strong as Mount Tamalpaisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pair of peaks, can all be yours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just book an appointment. Christopher Salon 23 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.888.2646, christopher-salon.com Cooper Alley 2215 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 628.888.1072, cooperalleysalon.com Miller and Mane 45 Camino Alto #106, Mill Valley. 415.569.5000, millerandmane.com Milvali Salon and Cosmetics 3 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.0988, milvali.com

Plum Salon 221 Corte Madera Ave, Corte Madera. 415.927.1486, plumsalonmarin.com Christopher Salon

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NH2 Salon 208 Vintage Way #K29, Novato. 415.897.8777, nh2salon.com

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Knead It

The word massage comes from the Greek massein, which means “to knead.” And though the pushing, plying and pressing of overworked muscles — executed expertly as you drift into a sleep-like state — are enough of a draw for regular appointments with your favorite masseuse, the many health benefits of the time-honored treatment don’t hurt either. With perks ranging from reduction of pain, blood pressure and anxiety to better sleep, you can consider your next spa visit a medical expense. BAY CLUB MARIN 220 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. 415.945.3000, bayclubs.com CAVALLO POINT SPA 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 415.339.4767, cavallopoint.com EVO SPA 800 Redwood Hwy Frontage Road #216, Mill Valley. 415.383.3223, evo-spa.com

Health Hacks

Alone, an apple a day probably won’t keep you out of the doctor’s office — but a fruity orb crunched in conjunction with one of these wellness alternatives just might.

INTERNATIONAL ORANGE 2421 Larkspur Landing Circle #43, Larkspur. 415.563.5000, internationalorange.com SIMPLY INSPIRED 158 Almonte Blvd, Mill Valley. 415.383.8260, simplyinspiredspa.com SOULSTICE SPA 501 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.729.9121, soulsticemindbodyspa.com

SAVING FACE Makeup is second only to skin care, and a good facial is a bare face’s best friend. Between steam and exfoliation, extraction and hydration, a bit of above-neck restoration makes for a radiant canvas primed for decoration — or a stand-alone reveal. We suggest taking these local complexion cleanups at face value. Cavallo Point Spa Organic Oxygen Facial For a youthful glow. (Sausalito) cavallopoint.com Eva Claiborne The HydraFacial MD For smoothing and hydration. (Tiburon) tiburonskincare.com Evo Spa Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial For an infusion of age-defying antioxidants. (Mill Valley) evo-spa.com International Orange IO Signature Facial For an exfoliated polish. (Larkspur) internationalorange.com Terese European Skin and Body Care European Deep Cleansing Facial For extraction and radiance. (San Rafael) euro.skincaretherapy.net

Polish Jobs

Meticulously managed digits are a sure sign of togetherness — or the easiest way to fake it. Luckily, Marin’s best salons make the process as enjoyable as the subsequent admiration. ➺ Bella Rouge Nail and Spa A hot oil treatment helps ensure hands are ready to show off, whichever new hue you choose. (Kentfield) bellarouge nailspa.com

➺ Champagne Salon and Day Spa This salon is a must-visit for those who favor their polish with a side of quiet

time. Ask for the Spa Manicure and enjoy a skin-soothing paraffin treatment. (Tiburon) champagnesalonand dayspa.com

➺ Dolls and Dandy Nail Lounge Revel in your impending paint job in an airy, relaxing space in the heart of Mill Valley. The Dolls Classic package may

make over your notion of manicure. (Mill Valley) dollsand dandy.com

➺ Fingers and Toes Consistency is key at this San Rafael establishment, with artfully performed services offered by each and every manicurist. (San Rafael) 415.492.9000

➺ Nails Number One Supremely affordable with easy parking and a friendly staff, this Marin City mainstay is a reliable one. (Marin City) 415.289.0669

➺ Rosemary Spa Up the ante on your mani with a sugar scrub and hand, feet, shoulder or neck massage — a mini spa experience

for those on the go. (Mill Valley) rosemaryspa.com

➺ Three Sisters Nail Salon A fan favorite for attention to detail, this salon is clean, accommodating and scrupulous. (San Rafael) 415.454.9662

BODY TREATMENT Marin IV Vitamin Therapy Hook up to an intravenous attachment that drips personalized vitamins and nutrients, or choose from a premixed vitamin cocktail (no, not that kind). (Larkspur) bodytreatmedboutique.com BRRRRR CRYOTHERAPY Take your cool to the next level with icy spot therapy and CryoFacials crafted to boost collagen, a process said to make complexions generally brighter and tighter. (San Rafael) brrrrrcryotherapy.com CONSCIOUS DRIFT Float on — by appointment. Deprive your senses and promote relaxation and awareness while combating physical pain with a stint in a sensory deprivation tank. (Fairfax) consciousdrift.com CRYOTHERAPY WHOLEBODY Chill out with some cryotherapy (translation: cold cure). The rapid constriction of blood vessels is said to release endorphins, improving mood while boosting metabolism and circulation. (Corte Madera) cryotherapywholebody.com EVO SPA Far-Infrared Sauna Detoxify your entire being — down to the cells — with a bask in an infrared sauna, which removes toxins and burns calories. (Mill Valley) evo-spa.com HOLISTIC CHINESE CHAIR MASSAGE Loosen up at this unassuming and highly lauded massage joint, with rubdowns so relaxing you might be able to take your therapist off speed dial. (Novato) 415.763.3030 SIMPLY INSPIRED SPA Far-Infrared Sauna This spa likens its infrared offering to “sitting next to a fire at the beach when it is cold outside” — a welcome alternative to a sweat session in a traditional sauna. (Mill Valley) simplyinspiredspa.com

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N A N C I E N T C H I N E S E proverb goes like this: “Wealth does not pass three generations.” The implication is that a family’s f irst generation struggles to get a business up and running; the second generation maintains that growth and maybe enjoys a few benef its; a third generation knows little of the preceding struggles and hardships, only the blessings, and squanders the success. However, in Marin, that rule doesn’t always hold true — far from it, in fact. In the building trade alone, at least four longtime familyowned businesses are currently alive and thriving in the county: San Rafael’s McNear Brick and Block is now in its fifth generation of family operation; Ghilotti Bros. Inc., one of Northern California’s largest heavy construction f irms, is in its third generation, with a fourth generation studying construction management; San Anselmo’s Ongaro and Sons Plumbing, Heating and Cooling includes four generations of men named Ernest and dates back 85 years; and San Rafael’s West End Nursery has stayed in the same family’s ownership and at the same location for more than 100 years, with a member of the fourth generation now essentially at the helm.

••• By age 24, John Augustus McNear was already an ambitious and enterprising young man. After his parents emigrated from Scotland, he arrived in San Francisco via Maine, determined to make his mark. By 1886, John Augustus had purchased 2,500 acres of bayfront property four miles east of growing San Rafael — if you drive east on Point San Pedro Road from downtown, after passing the community of Glenwood, look to the right and you’ll see some low brick buildings and three thin, towering brick chimneys, skinny structures that survived the major earthquakes of 1906 and 1989. His long-term goal was to create an industrial city there; encouraging such a move on the site were rich natural deposits of clay and a functioning brick kiln. Within a decade that existing kiln failed, but in 1898 McNear reopened it. Today, nearly 120 years later, Jeffand Dan McNear, John Augustus’ great-great-grandsons, are still turning out bricks

“JEFF AND DAN McNEAR, JOHN AUGUSTUS’ GREATGREATGRANDSONS, ARE STILL TURNING OUT BRICKS AT THE SAME LOCATION.”

Tourists from the town of Lonate Pozzolo visit the brickyard in 1988. Opposite from top: Ernie Ongaro in front of the shop; Don, Ernie and Rich Ongaro hard at work.

at the same location on San Pedro Point. Only now the company’s name is McNear Brick and Block, and its location is known as McNear Point. The company has seen its share of hard times. In 1933, John Augustus’ son Erskine B. McNear gained control and, in the midst of the Great Depression, had to shut the brickyard down. It remained shuttered through World War II until 1946, when Lawrence P. McNear, John Augustus’ grandson, once again fired up the kiln and resumed brick production. At the time, a bayfront location was critical to McNear’s success. In those early years bricks were shipped first by scow schooner, then barged to Sacramento and Stockton and throughout the Bay Area. Nearby buildings constructed with McNear bricks (by intent, they never bore the McNear imprint) include San Francisco’s iconic Shriners Hospital on 19th Avenue; San Rafael’s city hall and library; UC Berkeley’s Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house; and the Church of the Redeemer in San Rafael. By 1972, when Augustus’ great-grandson John E. McNear and his wife, sister and brother acquired ownership, the business had seen significant changes. Most of the original 2,500 acres had been sold off; the brick kilns were no longer fired by wood, coal or diesel oil, but by natural gas; and the once valuable on-site clay deposits had been depleted. “Now our raw material comes from construction sites throughout Marin County,” says Dan McNear. “In fact, we’re making bricks out of soil excavated from the new Marin General Hospital site — it’s dirt that would otherwise go to the landfill, so it’s fair to say our bricks are ‘recycled.’ ”

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“ERNEST ONGARO SET DOWN AN INTRIGUING EDICT: ‘IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE FAMILY PAYROLL, YOU NEED TO WORK SOMEPLACE ELSE FIRST.’” ••• There are four Ernest Ongaros in the saga of Ongaro and Sons Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. In 1932 Ernest V. Ongaro started the firm in Fairfax, in the building that now houses the popular live-music venue 19 Broadway. The firm prospered and in 1938 it moved to its current location just off San Anselmo Avenue in San Anselmo. Soon, Ernest V. and his wife, Anita, had three sons: Donald, Richard and Ernest P. But tragedy struck: in 1989 Don was killed in an auto accident, and in 2005 Rich died in a plane crash. That left Ernest P., nicknamed Ernie, running Ongaro and Sons. Before Don Ongaro’s passing, he and his wife, Beverly, had added two sons to the family, Dean and Mitch. Meanwhile, Ernest P. and his wife, Joan, contributed a daughter, Laurie, and two sons, Ernest J. (if you’re keeping count, we’re now at three Ernests) and Paul; both are now working for Ongaro and Sons. And prior to his demise, Rich and his wife, Diane, brought forth Brian, who works for Ghilotti Construction (see next family profiled in this article), and Shannon. Meanwhile, Dean and

wife Cindy produced another pair of fourthgeneration Ongaros, Donald and Amy. It was in 1996 that Ernie Ongaro and his wife, Debbie, delivered the fourth Ernest to the Ongaro clan — Ernest J. Ongaro (this second Ernest J. was nicknamed “Ejay”), followed by their second son, Paul. Adding to the dynasty, Mitch and wife Liz produced Laura, Elise and Daniel (none are Ongaro employees; Daniel is still in high school). But make no mistake, fourth-generation members Ejay and Donald both now work for Ongaro and Sons. You’ll find them in the trenches learning the business literally from the ground up. As for who owns and runs the company now? “That ’s simple,” says Dean Ongaro, Donald’s dad. “The cousins do. Paul, Mitch, Ernie and myself; we’re all owners.” And from the look of things, they’ve been running it quite well. In 2001, Ongaro and Sons purchased Crane & Son Plumbing & Heating, a firm that has served Sonoma County for more than 70 years. Over their 85 years in business, Ongaro and Sons have performed plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contract work at George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch in Lucas Valley, at San Domenico School in Sleepy Hollow and for the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. And for decades, Ongaro and Sons have been the go-to service guys for San Quentin State Prison. And yet despite all this kinship, back in 1932, founder Ernest Ongaro had set down an intriguing edict: If you wanted to be on the family payroll, you had to work someplace else first. “The reason for that was simple,” thirdgeneration co-owner Dean Ongaro explains. “My grandfather wanted us to first experience a crummy boss; then we’d all appreciate working for a family who somehow manages to get along. Heck, we’re Italians, so one way or another we’re gonna work it out.” ••• In 1889, at age 18, James Ghilotti left Italy to work in the diamond mines of South Africa. After four years of toiling and saving his money he returned to Italy, but soon grew restless. James had an uncle in America who invited him to come live in a far-off illage in California. Over 100 years later, James Ghilotti’s legacy, Ghilotti Brothers Inc., is one of Northern

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California’s largest construction companies. Typical of the firm’s work are tasks like grading the Marin County Civic Center, reconfiguring (four times) the major intersection in San Anselmo known as the Hub and widening nearby Red Hill Avenue, often referred to as the Miracle Mile. Ghilotti Bros. also graded and did infrastr uct ure work f or most of the homes in Novato’s San Marin and all site work for George Lucas’ original Skywalker Ranch. In 1986 the firm grubbed out Southern Pacific’s rail lines in the town of Tiburon and graded for the Point Tiburon town house development. And in 2008 Ghilotti Bros. were the lead contractors for the massive realignment of the Highway 101–Highway 580 interchange, adding carpool lanes to a traffi complex that currently handles over 135,000 cars a day in central San Rafael. Ironically, San Rafael is the “village” where the firm’s founder, James Ghilotti, first emigrated more than a century earlier. James and his wife, Amalia, had five sons — Willie, Dino, Mario, Babe and Dante — and a daughter, Nancy. Starting his trade in 1914, James soon became a reputable contractor, building concrete and rock retaining walls throughout Marin and Sonoma counties. One job involved Marin’s Alpine Lake reservoir; another was Larkspur’s Blue Rock Inn, now the popular Left Bank Brasserie. In 1939, as his sons started working in the business, it became known as James Ghilotti and Sons. A ll four Ghilotti brothers (Dante died at a young age) served in World War II and, on returning, plunged headf irst into the

At a Glance The families mentioned in this article have been involved in some pretty big Bay Area projects. Here are some of the largest.

“IRONICALLY, SAN RAFAEL IS THE ‘VILLAGE’ WHERE THE FIRM’S FOUNDER, JAMES GHILOTTI, FIRST EMIGRATED MORE THAN A CENTURY EARLIER.” soon-to-be-booming construction business. Concrete tilt-ups, asphalt and concrete paving, and heavy earthmoving jobs became the company’s forte. In 1950, James retired; 10 years later son Babe formed his own separate construction company. Then in 1967 Willie died, leaving brothers Dino and Mario to run the business through 45 years of incredible growth.

GHILOTTI BROS. INC. CONSTRUCTION

MCNEAR BRICK & BLOCK BRICK WORK

1C rissy Field renovation: beaches, lawns and wetlands creation

1 Shriner’s Hospital on 19th Avenue

4 San Quentin State Prison

2 San Rafael’s city hall and library

5 Angel Island bathrooms

3C al Berkeley’s Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house

6 Coast guard housing at Point Reyes Lighthouse

4C hurch of the Redeemer in San Rafael

WEST END NURSERY PLANTS AND SHRUBBERY

ONGARO AND SONS PLUMBING AND HEATING

1P arkway trees for San Rafael, Larkspur, Corte Madera and San Anselmo

2 1 01/580 Interchange and carpool lane installation through Central San Rafael 3 Marin County Civic Center grading 4 San Pedro Road widening 5P edestrian overcrossing on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at Wolfe Grade 6 Lombard Street resurfacing

1 George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch 2S an Domenico School in Sleepy Hollow

3S .F. Theological Seminary in San Anselmo

2 Marin General Hospital 3 College of Marin

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Opposite from top: The Ghilottis hard at work on a Victorian and also the Civic Center. Above: West End Nursery’s Karl Untermann (left) and an employee.

A third generation of Ghilotti brothers assumed control of the business in 2000 when Mario’s two sons, Mike and Dante, acquired ownership. Dino and Mario have since passed away and now, with nearly 250 employees, well over 100 trucks and graders and $100 million in gross annual business, Mike Ghilotti, 55, is quick to say, “This is definitely not a business for the faint of heart.” However, it’s likely a fourth generation will someday be taking the company reins. “Right now my son Mario is studying construction management at Cal Poly San Louis Obispo,” Mike proudly says.

••• At the Chicago Exposition of 1905, prominent San Rafael citizen Arthur W. Foster and his wife, Louisiana, met a young German horticulturist named Richard Lohrmann. It was a fortuitous encounter. Lohrmann had only recently arrived in Chicago and wanted a place to put his love of plants to work. The Fosters convinced him to come to San Rafael and landscape Fairhill, their 250-acre hillside estate. By 1909, Lohrmann had completed Fairhill and decided to open West End Nursery on San Rafael’s Fifth Avenue. Approaching 110 years

“BY 1909, LOHRMANN HAD COMPLETED FAIRHILL AND DECIDED TO OPEN WEST END NURSERY ON SAN RAFAEL’S FIFTH AVENUE.”

later, it is still open; same name, same two-acre location, and same family ownership. Because Lohrmann had no children, in 1954 he sold his business to his nephew, Karl Untermann, who shared the family’s love of all things gardening. And West End Nursery began spreading its business throughout Marin County. A turning point was the relationship Untermann formed with Niels Schultz Jr., the master planner and developer of the community he named Greenbrae. In the late 1950s and early ’60s, West End Nursery supplied countless parkway trees, median plantings and apartment and shopping center landscapes for Schultz’s sprawling development. Soon, more jobs followed. The City of San Rafael ordered its parkway trees from West End Nursery; so did Larkspur, Corte Madera and San Anselmo. In the go-go years of the ’60s and ’70s, Marin General Hospital and College of Marin were good customers, as were many of Marin’s high schools. In the 1990s, with Karl Untermann’s son Tom running the operation, retail became the focus of the nursery’s business. Now, according to Tom, his son Chris — representing West End Nursery’s fourth generation of family ownership — is calling all the shots. “I still enjoy coming to work,” says Tom, 69, “but it’s really Chris who runs the show.” But it’s hardly the Chris and Tom show. Tom’s wife, Merrie, keeps West End Nursery’s books, and Chris’ wife, Barb, stages “Christmas House,” the holiday extravaganza that draws customers and visitors from throughout the Bay Area. And together the two women travel to trade shows to ensure all merchandise is up-to-the-latest. “We’re probably the last of the independent nurseries,” Tom says, “and proud of it.” He recalls how more than 60 years ago his dad Karl would design plans for first-time homeowners, then go out with his crews to insta ll. “He must have landscaped thousands of homes around Marin,” Untermann recalls, “and we still get customers coming in and ordering, ‘you know, bushes and flowers like your dad planted around the house a long time ago.’ ” He imagines (and hopes) his son Chris will be getting similar requests, proving once again that not all Chinese proverbs are true in the end. m

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WELCOME TO THE SECOND ANNUAL FACES OF MARIN. On the following pages we introduce you to the people behind the businesses that make our county thrive. One of the most coveted places to live in the entire country, Marin County includes miles of shoreline abutting both the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The area’s beautiful centerpiece, Mount Tamalpais, is not just a natural setting for hiking and biking and traditions like the Dipsea Race and pancake breakfasts at the Mountain Home Inn; it’s also a majestic beacon guiding us home.

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Every day we cross paths with countless people as we go about our busy lives. Some we interact with, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a retail transaction or waving to a neighbor walking the dog; others we merely pass as they peek in a shop window or answer an email on their phone. Many of these people are the ones who make your favorite local businesses live and grow. They are the ones youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see behind the counter, at a desk or on your doorstep. So take a moment to really come face to face with these important Marin personalities. When you think about it, every business is a people business. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just clients and customers; there are important personalities driving the success of every endeavor.

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High-End Swim Spas, Hot Tubs and Fireplaces David Kasten, John Kasten Sr., and John Kasten Jr. of Creative Energy Founded in 1976, Creative Energ y has a long histor y i n t he Bay A rea . We â&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to say t h at , si nce t he beg inning , our core va lues have rema ined the sa me: offer high quality products, maintain a knowledgeable and dedicated staff, provide excellent customer service and exceed expectations. Today, Creative Energy offers the best in rela xation, including hot tubs, f ireplaces, Endless Pools and fire pits. We serve the entire Bay Area in our three showrooms, located in San Rafael, San Mateo and Pleasanton.

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Creative Energy has repeatedly won numerous Hot Spring Spas Dealer Awards including Territory Dealer of the Year, the Retail Excellence Award, and Locksin Thompson Dealer of the Year. John Kasten Sr. was recently awarded the Hot Spring Ring of Honor Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest honors. 4100 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 415.472.7727 l creativeenergy.com

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Allergy and Asthma Care in Marin County Dr. Maria Petrick, MD FACAAI-FAAAAI, Dr. Jewmall J. Reed, MD and Andria Steinkamp MSN-FNP Ok, while not technically located in Marin county, with over 35 years of service to patients in both northern Marin and Sonoma Counties we feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of the family! The commitment of Dr. Maria Petrick and her colleagues to pu rsue li f e-cha ng ing solutions f or their patients at Family Care A llerg y and A sthma is an unwavering priority. Our team includes Board-Certified Allergist/ Clinical Immunologist Dr. Jewmaull J. Reed and Andria Steinka mp, MSN-FN P, enabling Fa mily Ca re A llerg y and Asthma to expand both its hours and services to the

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community-including RUSH Immunotherapy which may significantly shorten the traditional desensitization timeline for patients where time or distance are obstacles to treatment. Dr. Petrick and her colleagues see patients in Petaluma and Santa Rosa office locations. 191 Lynch Creek Way, Suite 204, Petaluma, CA 130 Stony Point Road, Suite E, Santa Rosa, CA 707.525.0211 l familycareallergy.com

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Healthy Interiors Rowena Finegan, Pine Street Natural Interiors Rowena Finegan, BBEC and owner of Pine Street Natural Interiors, declares: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mission has a lways been to provide a next wave of green furniture and design, one that combines social responsibility and healthy materials with color and texture and, well, fun.â&#x20AC;? In order to develop her k nowledge i n hea lt hy home interiors, Ms. Finegan enrolled with the Institute for Bau-Biologie and Ecolog y, which promotes the use of healthy building principles in homes and also teaches its students how to identif y elements in the home and office that might be dangerous, such as mold and volatile organic compounds released from such materials as carpet,

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plastics and synthetic materials in general. Ms. Finegan earned a certification as a Building Biology Environmental Consultant (BBEC) and has been specializing in Healthy Home Interior Design for nearly fifteen years. In 2004, she collaborated with a furniture manufacturer in Los Angeles to create a sustainable, fully upholstered furniture line, utilizing natural, non-toxic and sustainable materials. The furniture line is sold, along with many other healthy home furnishings, at Pine Street Natural Interiors. 323 Pine Street, Unit A, Sausalito, CA 415.331.9323 l pinestreetinteriors.com

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Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Mohammad Diab, M.D., Igor Immerman, M.D., Carlin Senter, M.D. and Shane Burch, M.D. We are the Department of ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AT UCSF: a team of orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians and cer tif ied athletic trainers, who bring patient-centered orthopaedic care to the North Bay. At the UCSF MARIN CLINIC in Greenbrae, we provide ex per t treatment f or a ll a spects of muscu loskelet a l injuries and rehabilitation. Specialties include pediatric orthopaedics, primary care sports medicine, spine, foot/ ankle, and hand/elbow/upper extremity. Within the community, our team of UCSF physicians and certified athletic trainers is dedicated to providing

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sports medicine care and health education to athletes at Tamalpais High School, Redwood High School and Sir Francis Drake High School. By educating students, coaches and parents with up-to-date medical knowledge, we aim to keep youth performing both on and off the field. 1100 S. Eliseo Drive, Suite 1, Greenbrae, CA 415.353.2808, Foot and Ankle 415.353.2776, Spine 1300 S. Eliseo Drive, Suite 204, Greenbrae, CA 415.461.6765, Hand, Elbow and Upper Extremity; Pediatric Orthopaedics; Sports Medicine orthosurgery.ucsf.edu

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Neurosurgery in Marin Keith Quattrocchi, MD, PhD, Jessica Hovatter, NP, Rishi Wadhwa, MD, Jeremy Graham, NP, and Tarun Arora, MD UCSF’s Depa r tment of Neurologica l Surger y, pa r t of UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, is home to some of the country ’s leading physicians. With three UCSF neurosurgeons practicing at Marin General Hospital, Marin residents have direct access to nationally recognized neurosurgical care. In fact, US News & World Report ranked UCSF one of the top five neurosurgery programs in the country—and the best program on the West Coast. Neurosurgeons Tarun Arora, MD, MSPT, Rishi Wadhwa, MD, and Keith Quattrocchi, MD, PhD provide cutting-edge care at both Marin General Hospital and UCSF Medical Center. This unique arrangement allows for outstanding

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treatment in collaboration with Marin’s premier medical community, as well as seamless care for patients who may need specialized resources available only at UCSF. A fully staffed neurosurgery clinic in Marin allows patients to be seen quickly and easily while staying close to home. Specialized treatment is of fered for all ty pes of adult neurosurgical disorders, including brain tumors, spinal d isorder s, br a i n a nd spi na l t r au m a , neu rova sc u la r disorders, and more. Greenbrae: p: 415.514.6868, f: 415.502.5550 ucsfhealth.org/clinics/specialty_care

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Sports Medicine in Marin David H. Goltz, MD, Head Team Physician, U.S. Freestyle Ski Team - Mt. Tam Orthopedics “I understand you. Your interests are your passions. You are the Dipsea runner looking for one more black shirt, the soccer player with dreams of college athletics, the national team skier with sights set on the 2018 Winter Games- you are my people! Like you, I am of these trails, these fields, this coast. You don’t just want to get better, you want to be better. Lets get there together!”

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Dr. Goltz is an orthopedic sports medicine specialist with a practice focus on injuries in athletes and children. His emphasis is on highly personalized care to athletes of all levels. 18 Bon Air Road, Larkspur, CA o: 415.927.5300; c: 415.328.7079 l mttamorthopedics.com

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Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery David A. Laub, M.D. Laub Dermatolog y & Aesthetics has been ser ving the North Bay area in Marin County for over 25 years. Dr. Laub is a board certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, laser and cosmetic dermatology.

options designed to meet their individual needs.

His expertise is based on extensive training, experience, artistry and attention to detail. Our practitioners apply a holistic approach to total “Skin Wellness” focusing on the prevention, correction and removal of genetic and damaging environmental effects on the skin. Our objective is to thoroughly evaluate, counsel and diagnose each person in a comfortable, conf idential and professional manner. Each person will receive customized treatment

Providing dermatological care for all ages, our professional staff of: David Laub, M.D., Kate Ratto, N.P. and Christina Chan, R.N. at Laub Dermatology & Aesthetics look forward to serving you in our newly expanded state of the art office setting.

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Dr. David Laub, has been selected as a “Top Doctor” in the 415 area by his colleagues and the “Best Dermatologist in Marin” by the Marin community in 2017.

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

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Tech Execs Choose Screen-Free Parenting Vikrum Nijjar, Engineer at Google; Jordis Weaver, PM Global Enterprise Operations at Autodesk; Guido Quaroni, VP Software R&D at Pixar Animations Studios; Eric Brewer, VP of Infrastructure at Google At Ma r in Wa ldor f School, pa rents ca n prov ide their children with a stress-free, screen-free, natural childhood, like they had when they were young. School days are filled with wonder, exploration, movement, music and freedom of expression - essential elements to a child’s development. Tech parents believe their children should be engaged in the world around them, not restricted by devices or media messaging. They believe “the classroom of the future is the classroom of the past.” Guido Quaroni, VP Software R&D at Pixar, Board Member and father of three says, “The most interesting people are those who master humanistic views, social skills,

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collaboration, art and form. We need more problem solvers, critical thinkers and visionaries. The arts and sciences are timeless but today’s computer technology will eventually become obsolete...computers are tools, not a methodology.” Through Marin Waldorf’s creative approach to academics a nd it ’s dedication to the preser vation of childhood, parents feel it uniquely inspires their children’s sense of self and their capacity to shape the future. 755 Idylberry Road, San Rafael, CA 415.479.8190 l marinwaldorf.org

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Tile and Stone Fabrication and Installation Tom Bodell, Martha Bodell and Greg Cassel, North Coast Tile & Stone Family owned and operated for over 30 years, North Coast Tile & Stone is the North Bay leader in tile installation and granite fabrication for residential remodels, new home construction, and commercial jobs. From start to finish, they are dedicated to working with you on accomplishing your vision.

A beautiful boutique tile showroom with over 100 colors of granite, quartzite, marble, soapstone and limestone is on site, along with six designers on staff to help you achieve your vision. Expertise, knowledge and trust make them the tile and granite company to ensure that your project is a reflection of you. 3854 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 707.586.2064 l nctile.com

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Leading by Inspiration Andrew Davis, Head of School, Mount Tamalpais School Gentleman. Educator. Outdoorsman. Scholar. For someone as accomplished as Andrew Davis, these words only scratch the surface of his many talents and achievements. As the new Head of School at Mount Tamalpais School, Andrew brings a wealth of education experience to the position: Head of Middle School at Crystal Springs Uplands, and Department Chair at The Hamlin School. It’s no surprise he’s well k now n—a nd well beloved—in the Bay A rea. A Stanford graduate (he holds three Stanford degrees: BA, MA, MBA), Andrew is as comfortable discussing pedagogy as photography, Longfellow as longboards.

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He’s passionate about education, as his signature quote attests: “Childhood is not a renewable resource.” You can f ind him every school day high-f iving students as they get off the bus. As one parent put it: “Andrew is the rare combination of intellectual seriousness, curiosity, creativity, good will, and good fun!”

100 Harvard Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 415.383.9434 l mttam.org

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Plastic Surgery / Med Spa Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D., Stanley G. Poulos, M.D. and Staff of Plastic Surgery Specialists Drs. Hv istenda hl a nd Poulos, a nd the PSS tea m, a re dedicated to one thing: we want you to feel thrilled about your PSS experience from start to f inish. To that end, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve assembled a great team to make that experience exceptiona l. From the simplest Botox procedure to a complete Mommy Ma keover, we a re here to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. We now have a Beauty Plan that is affordable and totally customizable, in addition to earning savings for you every month. Some of our newest offerings include Obalon, an innovative weapon in the war on weight: it is the first FDA-approved ingestable balloon

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device that sheds fat without surgery. As we grow to serve you better, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve expanded to include Spa PSS, a brand-new space designed to better serve our non surgical procedures. Watch for our Flash Fridays for specials on injectables, and more. Slip in the back, breathe deeply and relax, get beautified, have some tea and then on with your day! Please call us or visit us online to learn more. 350 Bon Air Road, Suite 300, Greenbrae, CA 415.925.2880 l psspecialists.com

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Luxury Marin Homes Carey Hagglund Condy, Pacific Union Finding the right home is about so much more than square footage and number of rooms. It is also about quality of life and how you live outside those walls. Carey Hagglund Condy is not only one of the most respected luxury real estate agents in Marin County, but also one of its most passionate residents. That’s why she is the Face of Luxury Marin Homes. Having raised her three daughters here, Carey lives and breathes the Marin lifestyle and knows f irst-ha nd what her clients wa nt a nd need. W hether hiking on Mount Tam, playing golf, or being active in the community, Carey’s not just your agent, but part of your

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Marin network. “To me, real estate is more than just selling houses. It means creating connections — between buyer and agent, family and home, home and community.” By providing her unique and personal perspective to living in Marin, her unparalleled knowledge and attention to detail, Carey will help guide your journey to your perfect home so you too can enjoy “Marin Living Beyond The Four Walls”. 27 Ross Common, Suite 2A, Ross, CA 415.461.8609 l luxurymarinhomes.com

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Family Business in Marin Don and Mendy Calegari, Marin RotoRooter The Calegari family has spent more than six decades and three generations plumbing and caring for homes across Marin. Today, Marin Roto-Rooter is led by father-daughter team Don and Mendy Calegari and continues to offer full service plumbing solutions available 24/7. Whether you have clogged drains, leaky pipes or need trenchless sewer repair and televising, you can feel confident knowing that Marin Roto-Rooter is there when you need them. Beyond the pipe bursts and backed up sewers, Marin RotoRooter proudly supports the tremendous contributions

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made by important community partners like Sunny Hills Services, North Bay Children’s Center, Center for Domestic Peace, Marin Humane and Novato Schools. W i n ner of t he Nov at o C h a mb er of C om merc e 2 013 Small Business of the Year award, Marin Roto-Rooter is committed to providing exceptional customer satisfaction. We’re more than plumbers, we’re family. Call today “and away go troubles down the drain!” 415.898.2700 l rotorooter.com

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Art Laura Kimpton Laura Kimpton is an artist taking the world by storm. K i m p t o n ’s w o r k i n c l u d e s p a i n t i n g , m i x e d - m e d i a installations and sculpture. Her creativity stems from a desire to question traditional views on social interaction, invoking through her art a reaction and discussion that ultimately complete her projects. Kimpton created the Monumental Word Series at the annual Burning Man event. These sculptures evoke varied emotions and interpretations, and can mean dif ferent things to different people. Kimpton’s sculptures have been purchased by cities including Arlington, Texas (DREAM); Reno, Nevada (BELIEVE), and West Palm Beach, Florida (BE ART). Other private collectors and businesses own

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her work, including Grand Hyatt, San Francisco (Rainbow LOVE) and the BottleRock Festival (LOVE). In 2016 Kimpton launched a line of wearable art under the name She’s Got Wings. Made locally using recycled and organic materials, her clothing reflects her vision, and values. From the city to the playa, these pieces are perfect for celebration at every level. Her store She’s Got Wings is located in Fairfax, where people can find clothes and more that connect with her vision. 7 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA laurakimpton.com l shesgotwings.com

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Helping Troubled Youth Succeed for 100+ Years Michael Nickelby, Sunny Hills Services We all have problems. But some young people’s lives are genuine nightmares. They have a severe mental illness. They ’re physica lly a nd emotiona lly abused. They ’re addicted to drugs or alcohol. They’re abandoned by foster parents. They gravitate to gang life.

the first time, the sensation of hope. In Marin County, our innovative programs and services delivered by a team of supremely compassionate, talented professionals, help these young people learn self-confidence, resilience and other skills to meet life’s challenges.

In order to heal and start anew, these young people require extra time, attention and compassionate care. That’s where Sunny Hills comes in.

The young people we work with are our daily inspiration. Their challenges are great, but their innate goodness, strength and unbreakable spirit are even greater.

Since 1895 Sunny Hills has been helping young people in the most difficult, heart-breaking circumstances feel acceptance, develop life skills, and experience, often for

300 Sunny Hills Drive, San Anselmo, CA 415.457.3200 l sunnyhillsservices.org

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California Pacific Orthopaedics Back row: Keith W. Chan, M.D., Christopher V. Cox, M.D., Rowan V. Paul, M.D., Frank H. Valone, III, M.D., Jon A. Dickinson, M.D., Mark A. Schrumpf, M.D., John P. Belzer, M.D. Front row: Mark I. Ignatius, D.O., Peter W. Callander, M.D., W. Scott Green, M.D., Tom R. Norris, M.D., James D. Kelly, II, M.D. Absent: Keith C. Donatto, M.D., Robert E. Mayle, M.D., H. Relton McCarroll, Jr., M.D., Adrian Rawlinson, M.D. CA L I FOR N I A PACI FIC ORT HOPA E DIC S h a s b e en prov iding comprehensive or thopaedic ca re to Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area for more than 40 years. Our physicians will provide you with the same level of elite care that they do for the San Francisco Ballet, Oakland Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Golden State Warriors and many other sports and entertainment patients. We have three clinics to serve you, including our most recent addition of San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow & Hand

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Clinic in San Francisco. Visit calpacortho.com for more information about our locations and physicians. For your convenience we offer in house MRI and X-ray and have clinic hours five days a week. We accept most major insurance plans and are Brown & Toland providers. We look forward to serving you. 1099 D Street, Suite 105, San Rafael, CA 3838 California Street, Suite 715, San Francisco, CA 2351 Clay Street, Suite 510, San Francisco, CA calpacortho.com

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Women’s Health Lizellen La Follette, MD Board-certified OB-GYN Lizellen La Follette, MD helps women at all life stages by providing comprehensive, personalized care as well as access to the most current and state-of-the-art approaches. Educated at Harvard and Case Western Reserve, Dr. La Follette has continued to learn and apply the newest research on aging from the Buck Institute. Dr. La Follette’s decision to expand her established medical practice (started over twenty years ago) and additionally offer educational events and aesthetic procedures, reflects her steadfast focus on medical advances that improve the quality of life of women at any age. She is the only provider in Ma rin that of fers newest a nd most ef fective laser

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procedures available to restore vaginal health (Mona Lisa Touch), permanent fat destruction (Sculpsure), and correct aging (Icon). Highly respected for her visionary global work in women’s healthcare, Dr. La Follette is a speaker for the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and ser ves as an advisor and speaker for the March of Dimes. She spends her extra time with her husband Peter, two daughters Eloise and Lucy and black lab Nellie. 599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite 301, Greenbrae, CA 415.461.1949 l drlafollette.com

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Tile with Style Steve Cerami and Ryan Cerami of Ceramic Tile Design Remember that recession back in 2009? It was horrible for everyone and yet somehow, Ceramic Tile Design survived. Thinking back on it now, we realize that it is not just how you pick yourself up, but how you fall as well. We did the right thing by our vendors, calling them and working out any late payment scenarios. We did the same for our account customers who could not pay on time. We all took cuts in pay and commissions. We did what was necessary to sustain a bad time. Our integrity remained intact.

t h roug h Cera m i, Inc. now covers a l l of CA , a nd ou r showrooms are staffed with the most incredibly gifted, intelligent design staf f weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had. Plus, our vast showroom selections have expanded with new art tile factories and many more direct imports from Italy and Spain.

Now 8 years later, we are proud to report we are thriving through all 3 of our divisions. CTD Commercial has their own new showroom in San Francisco; our distribution

846 W. Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, CA 189 13th Street, San Francisco, CA 415.485.5180 l 415.575.3785 l ceramictiledesign.net

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Come view the many style choices at Ceramic Tile Design.

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Interior Design & Successful Remodels in Marin Yami Arvelo MOONES Home is a successful and dynamic design firm specializing in interior design, remodels and staging services for residential, hospitality, multifamily and senior living communities. The focus of our practice: the creation of smart and creative architectural solutions that enhance the lives of homeowners and all users. We provide tailored solutions to our clients, focusing on budgets, corporate standards, architectural styles and ROI goals. MOONES provides comprehensive management of the often complex process of interior design and renovation, from floor plans to construction close out, final detailing and decoration. With over 20 yea rsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ex perience a nd ma ny impact f ul

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interiors installed, we are more than just designers, we are partners in the marketing and in the merchandising of residential, commercial and hospitality environments. C or e cl ient ele i nclude s r e a l e s t at e develop er s a nd investors, real estate brokers, and international and local homeowners. MOON ES Home has desig ned, remodeled a nd st yled hu nd red s of h ig h- end a nd m idd le r a nge proper t ies across the San Francisco Bay Area as well as in Southern Ca l i f or n ia , L a s Vega s a nd Hawa i i. Visit u s at w w w. mooneshome.com. 22 Digital Drive, Suite G, Novato, CA 415.845.9746 l mooneshome.com

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Payroll Workforce Solutions Leslie Ruhland, Accuchex Payroll & Insurance Services Payroll plays a critical role for every business. Since 1990, Accuchex has been privileged with the responsibility of paying people correctly, and on-time, every pay cycle. Leslie Ruhland is a Marin County native and is the EVP of Accuchex Corp. Headquartered in Novato for 28 years, Accuchex is the largest independent payroll company in the Bay Area. “One of my favorite things”, says Ruhland, “about working with companies’ payroll is that no matter the size or industry, our friendly and knowledgeable staff adds value,

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and in doing so, we become part of our clients’ adventure.” Accuchex provides innovative workforce solutions with web-based Time2Pay, blending “Hi-Tech with Hi-Touch”. Accuchex supports employers with one to thousands of employees nationwide. Accuchex appreciates that Payroll remains at the center of our daily lives and the fabric of our communities. 365 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 415.883.7733, ext 110 l leslie.ruhland@accuchex.com

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Paragon Real Estate Group Marin Chelsea Cole, Office Manager and Matt Hughes, Branch Manager We’re known for representing the most beautiful homes in the Bay Area. But Paragon is much more than just a residential real estate company. Paragon Marin is an environment where highly productive, sav vy, energetic agents collaborate in a professional and compassionate ma nner. We a re tuned into today ’s technolog y while remaining available and approachable. With the simple philosophy to do what’s best for our clients, we make sure to provide personalized advice and strategic planning. Founded in 2004, we focus on what we know best: Bay Area Real Estate. Like you, we are part of our community. Ranked top 5 in the U.S. for the highest average sales price,

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we’ve shared our success with donations totaling more than $720,000 from the Paragon Community Fund. Accountable as skilled advisors, creative marketers and a st ute negotiators, we empower our clients to ma ke intelligent and sound financial decisions. Our vision is not to be the biggest real estate firm in Marin but rather the best. At Paragon we take people from the life they have to the life they want. 300 Drakes Landing Road, #120, Greenbrae, CA 415.805.2900 l paragon-re.com

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The Sausalito Art Festival Foundation Tony Cook, Sande McGarry, Zeny Cieslikowski, Wayne Kaleck, Ann Arnott, Paul Anderson, Louis Briones, Cindy Lerick and Mike Stone The Sausalito Art Festival is produced by the nonprofit Sausalito Art Festival Foundation, which supports yearround arts activities along with the annual art festival. Each yea r, f est iva l proceed s suppor t t he loc a l a r t s community with student scholarships, grants to non-profit arts organizations and community programs. Each year, some 2,000 community volunteers help keep the Festival running smoothly. Gaining national recognition as the #1 Waterfront Fine Art Festival in America, the Sausalito A r t Fest iva l h a s ea r ned i nter nat iona l st a nd i ng f or excellence in the arts and is now considered one of the most

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prestigious art festivals in the United States by both artists and collectors worldwide. The town of Sausalito itself has long been regarded as one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great artist communities in addition to its reputation as a destination location, legendary for its excellent restaurants, shopping and access to breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor activities. Add these ingredients together and the Sausalito Art Festival is a must-see event thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only place to be over Labor Day Weekend! 415.332.3555 I sausalitoartfestival.org

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Creating a Different Possibility with Bodies Nirmada Kaufman, owner and founder of Cryotherapy Wholebody Cryotherapy WholeBody is Marin’s premier new state-ofthe art, the first of it’s kind, Cryotherapy Center in Corte Madera, providing specialized treatments for Whole Body Cold Therapy, Localized Cryotherapy and Cryofacials. Cr yotherapy has a w ide range of recognized benef its including: chronic pain, acute injur y relief, reducing inf lammation, sports recovery, athletic performance, weight, fat, cellulite reduction, increased endorphins, overall well-being, improved sleep, and skin tightening and rejuvenation. Nirmada Kaufman, owner of Cryotherapy W holebody, “When I discovered and tried Cryotherapy for the first

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time, I knew it created a different possibility with bodies. It is extremely gratifying to see people’s bodies and lives improve using the services at Cryotherapy Wholebody.” Our clientele includes doctors who are referring patients for pain relief and inflammation. Our clients report daily they ’re getting pain relief, losing weight and have an overall improved sense of well-being. Dr. Oz, “New and expanding forms of Cold Therapy can be very helpful for folks who have debilitating pain and inflammation.” 47 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 415.927.1012 l CryotherapyWholebody.com

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Total Skin Health and Beauty Tracy Evans M.D., MPH I am a Board Certif ied Dermatologist and Fellowship Trained Mohs Surgeon. I specialize in cutting edge medical and cosmetic techniques that promote healthy and radiant skin. There is an undeniable relationship between healthy skin and beautiful skin. At my practice you will receive the full spectrum of skin care providing the best health and aesthetic outcomes to improve your life and the look of your skin. My extensive training in facial and body rejuvenation w ith lasers and injectables allow me to help you look your personal best. I recommend regular skin checks to monitor for the signs of skin cancer. In my skin cancer

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surgery fellowship I specialized in the art and science of detecting, treating, and managing skin cancer using the Mohs surgery technique. Additionally, I researched skin cancer treatment outcomes at the National Institute of Health. I founded my private dermatology practice in San Francisco in 2008 and expanded to Marin County in 2016. Visit us in our state of the art clinic in Corte Madera. 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 403, Corte Madera, CA 2100 Webster Street, Suite 305, San Francisco, CA 415.924.2055 l 415.202.1540 l tracyevansmd.com

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Hawaii Food and Wine Festival talent share their favorite spots.

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Attendees enjoying the food and chefs at an event at the Hawaii Convention Center.

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Spanning three islands and three weekends this year, the seventh annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival is continuing to deliver the gastronomical magic to the tune of cooking demos, dining adventures, wine tastings and food from more than 100 top culinary talents. Here, some of the Honolulu participants reveal their favorite things on Oahu, including the sunset cocktail spot that is not to be missed. The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival takes place October 20 through November 5. hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com

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WHO ROY YAMAGUCHI WHERE ROY’S RESTAURANTS Specialty Dish It’s more about the classics we created for Roy’s like the miso-yaki butterfish, Szechuan baby back pork ribs and hibachi salmon, and for Eating House, the plantation paella, Hapa Burger, Shrimp PiriPiri with rice pilaf and the plantation ramen. Favorite Sunset Cocktail I enjoy having a sunset cocktail and listening to live Hawaiian music at the House Without A Key at the Halekulani Hotel. Favorite Local Food I like Helena’s Hawaiian Food and Papa Ole’s Kitchen. Favorite Special Occasion Alan Wong’s, for over 20 years.

Beach with Hawaiian music; the hula dancing is magical. I imagine some couple saving up money their entire lifetime so that they can sit on this beach. We locals sometimes take it for granted because we live here, so to come into Waikiki, relax and experience this is not only nostalgic but really unique. Favorite Local Food Ono Hawaiian Foods in Kapahulu has been around for decades and serves great authentic Hawaiian food. We bring our staff there and out-of-town visitors so that they start to understand that traditional Hawaiian is its own ethnicity with its own food, versus the food of modern-day Hawaii. Favorite Special Occasion It depends on the occasion of course, but it’s where the people I want to be with for the occasion are. We make our own fun.

WHO KEITH PAJINAG WHERE THE MODERN HONOLULU The Organizers

WHO ALAN WONG WHERE ALAN WONG’S RESTAURANTS Specialty Dish Ginger Crusted Onaga, Soup and Sandwich, The Coconut, and Da Bag. No matter how much I change and provide variations, people still want to order these dishes. Favorite Sunset Cocktail House Without A Key restaurant, at the Halekulani hotel overlooking Waikiki

Specialty Dish So I get asked the specialty question a lot, and it changes from time to time. Right now my personal specialty dish is making any kind of fresh pasta while I am braising some sort of meat, preferably lamb. I love combining braised lamb shanks with fresh pasta. My favorite. Favorite Sunset Cocktail I probably shouldn’t say this because I work here, but honestly here at Ravish is the best place I have had a sunset drink. The drinks are awesome and you just can’t beat the view from here. Favorite Local Food My favorite place to eat local food here on Oahu would be just grabbing a mini mix

plate at Alicia’s Market. Then pulling over at a beach park and eating eat it outside. I always order the roast pork and sweet tako poke. It comes with rice, mac salad and kimchee. Favorite Special Occasion Well, since it appeals for a variety of occasions, I like to do my little triangle restaurant/bar hop in the middle of Chinatown: Livestock Tavern and on to Tchin Tchin and then Lucky Belly. And yes eat something at every one of those places. You might get full, so pace yourself, because the drinks go down easy.

WHO GEORGE MAVROTHALASSITIS WHERE CHEF MAVRO Specialty Dish Salt-crusted onaga with ogo-vierge sauce; spicy ahi aioli; island snapper Chinatown style; Yukon-potato-crusted shutome; Keahole lobster Indochine; kumu en papillote — these dishes reflect my 29 years working from the local market. The onago earned a spot on GQ magazine’s Top Ten Dishes, was featured prominently in The New York Times and is a consistent guest favorite. The salt crust is just to protect the fish while baking and is opened tableside. Favorite Sunset Cocktail There’s only one place: House Without A Key at the Halekulani. It never gets old. Favorite Local Food Tripe stew at Helena’s Hawaiian Food. Favorite Special Occasion Nobu terrace bar (recently moved to Auahi Street in Ward Village). There’s one small booth for two in the middle.

WHO ED KENNEY WHERE MUD HEN WATER Specialty Dish At Mud Hen Water, don’t miss the he’e lu’au with inamona dukkah. It’s our version of a

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from a sugar factory in Japan. classic Hawaiian dish of octopus braised Sunset Cocktail A House Without A Key with taro leaves and coconut milk. We FROM BAY TO in the Halekulani Hotel is my favorite know not to tamper with tradition so we ISLAND place to relax, enjoy the sunset and take in simply improve the original by squeezing San Francisco chefs and the laid-back Hawaiian vibe. fresh coconut milk every day (the only mixologists making Favorite Local Food I absolutely love restaurant on the island to do so) and by an appearance. Tanioka’s in Waipahu. It’s worth the drive grilling the braised he’e (octopus) over Chris Cosentino Cockscomb to experience true local takeout food. kiawe wood in our hearth, resulting in a Marco Dionysos They have the perfect grab-and-go-totender interior and smoky, crisp exterior. ABV the-beach food. They also have the best We stray from tradition with the addition Jason Fox poke, fried chicken and musubi. of a sprinkling of inamona dukkah at the Commonwealth Favorite Special Occasion You can’t beat end. Inamona dukkah is toasted native Brandon Jew Mister Jiu’s the service and old-school ambience of kukui nut to which we add ni’oi (Hawaiian Ravi Kapur Hy’s Steak House. There’s no other place chile pepper), sesame seeds, grated cocoLiholiho Yacht in Hawaii like it and it’s my go-to place for nut, and ‘alaea salt (sea salt). Club a special occasion. They grill steaks with Favorite Sunset Cocktail The House Jordan Keao local kiawe wood, which gives the beef a Without A Key at the Halekulani Hotel has Aina unique flavor. a special place in my heart. This is where Belinda Leong B. Patisserie my parents used to perform when I was a child. My emotional connection aside, Michael Mina Michael Mina with live Hawaiian music and hula every Charles Phan evening, it is the most authentic and stunSlanted Door ning venue in all of Honolulu for cocktails at sunset. Favorite Local Food Ono Hawaiian Foods on Kapahulu, but they are closing their doors in August after more than 50 years. So, I would have to say WHO DAVE NEWMAN WHERE PINT + JIGGER AND HARRY’S Waiahole Poi Factory, although it is a bit of a drive HARDWARE EMPORIUM — albeit a pretty beautiful drive. I like the Laulau/ Luau Stew combo plate. And don’t forget the kulolo Specialty Drink My favorite drink I have ever created for the road. is called the Drawn and Quartered — equal parts Favorite Special Occasion Go to Tamura’s Market Campari, Angostura, lime juice, apricot simple syrup in Kaimuki and pack a cooler with goodies from the and a splash of soda. It was created for a Campari extensive wine collection, poke counter and gourmet competition in which I lost out on a trip to New York foods aisle, and then head to any of the dozens of City. The name was something I thought up during Oahu’s public beaches, parks or hiking trails for a the competition while I was waiting my turn to go special occasion that you’ll never forget. onstage. The drink is this deep reddish brown color, very similar to dried blood. This got me to thinking of all sorts of serial killer names and then I thought about it being equal parts of four ingredients. I love double meanings. Favorite Sunset Cocktail My favorite place on the island to enjoy the sunset while having a cocktail or sipping some champagne and taking in the scenic beauty of Hawaii is a spot called China Walls in Port WHO JUSTIN PARK Lock near Hawaii Kai. Now if you want a proper WHERE BAR LEATHER APRON cocktail with one of the best views in Honolulu you Specialty Drink Our house old fashioned (the BLA must go see Jen Ackrill at Top of Waikiki. Formerly of old fashioned) is our most popular drink. We use Rye in San Francisco, she is presiding over the bars at Japanese wasanbon sugar, which gives it a very rich, Top of Waikiki and the club Sky as well. The revolvunique flavor. We import the sugar ourselves directly ing bar and restaurant give an unparalleled view

of Waikiki and if you go in time for the sunset it’s pretty breathtaking. Favorite Local Food One of my all-time favorite spots for local food is about to shut its doors for good. Ono Hawaiian Foods on Kapahulu is a true gem. Helena’s Hawaiian Food would be my second choice. Favorite Special Occasion Newer to the scene but making waves is Restaurant Senia. Helmed by chef juggernauts Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush with Chris Remelb crushing the wine program, this place is a must-try. The talent that this place has packed into it is almost silly. If you want to celebrate a special occasion and you love wine then I can’t think of a better place to go. I know this sounds crazy, but you must order the cabbage. I know, I know cabbage? Trust me, cabbage. Let Chris pair your meal with wine and enjoy the magic.

WHO CHRIS KAJIOKA WHERE RESTAURANT SENIA Specialty Dish Charred Cabbage. This is dish is particularly special since my close friends, the Hirabaras, of Hirabara Farms, grow the caraflex cabbage just for us. I couldn’t source it locally, so they started to plant it specifically for our use. Favorite Sunset Cocktail The Halekulani, House Without A Key. Favorite Local Food Ethel’s (in Kalihi). Favorite Special Occasion Sushi Sho.

WHO WAYNE HIRABAYASHI WHERE THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT Specialty Dish The Kahala’s famous Ahi Poke Musubi. Favorite Sunset Cocktail Sushi ii. Favorite Local Food Ono’s. Favorite Special Occasion Outrigger Canoe Club.

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France A trip to see the historic car race Circuit des Remparts in Angoulême also leaves time for exploration.

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Vehicles in the race paddock, with the town hall in the background. Opposite, clockwise from top left: Automobile eye candy; a Renault Alpine on race day; a mural; a line of Jaguars; Cathédrale SaintPierre d’Angoulême; drivers’ meeting.

Y HUSBA ND, DAVID, rushed to the window, threw it open and peered over the balcony of our Airbnb. “What are you looking at?” I said. He pointed out a 1930s Bugatti. Then another gasp when he spotted a 1969 Renault Alpine, just like the one he owns. We had come to Angoulême, in the southwestern region of Charente in France, to celebrate David’s 50th birthday. He is a car enthusiast, not of all cars, but mainly European cars that pre-date 1975. David was bitten by the bug as a child growing up in England, watching his father tinker with old steam cars and peeking into the local mechanic’s garage, which bought and sold Renault Alpines. We had set out from San Francisco for Angoulême to see the Circuit des Remparts, a historic car race and event that takes place over three days in September. After the race weekend was finished we spent six days driving around France. Although we saw plenty of other attractions, our itinerary was inspired by historic racetracks, including Le Mans and Reims-Gueux. The town of Angoulême is about three hours south of Paris by TGV train, a ride that includes views of drab suburbs, rolling hills and small villages. The train station lies just below the plateau of the historic city center, and after a short taxi ride up a steep hill and around a maze of one-way streets we arrived at our apartment, where we had a view of the town hall built in the 13th century. We also realized that our Airbnb was directly across from the race paddock and at turns one and two of the course. Race action could easily be seen from the kitchen and living room windows. We would be waking up to the sounds

and smells of engines roaring — it was the perfect start to David’s birthday. Angoulême is a walled city overlooking the Charente River. The ramparts that protected the city date back to the fourth century, and many sections are still intact. The Circuit des Remparts began in 1939 but racing was suspended during World War II and didn’t start again until 1947; since then the race has been held annually. It is a street circuit, not unlike Monaco, and one of the last street races in France. The track is short, just under a mile long, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in drama. There are steep hairpin turns on the old city streets and the cars zoom by houses with only a small sidewalk and low metal barriers as separation. We watched the Concours d’Elegance, the red carpet for cars, where contestants show off heir vintage vehicles and dress in period costumes that correspond to the year the car was built. The day before the race, the pedestrian streets of the shopping district were lined with hundreds of cars — some part of the race, others belonging to local enthusiasts or people who had taken part in the half-day rally around the countryside. We saw everything, from autos in mint condition to ones with a well-worn patina — there were Rileys, Jaguars, Citroëns, Renaults and so many more. Before the race, we walked along part of the track and found ourselves enjoying all the town had to offer beyond racing. Aside from the Circuit des Remparts, Angoulême hosts a big comic book convention each year and, as a result, there are many colorful public murals throughout the city. We wandered narrow cobblestone streets looking in various shops and stumbled on the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

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d’Angoulême, a Romanesque-style church built around the 11th century, as well as Les Halles, an old indoor marketplace full of fresh produce, cheeses, meats and flowers.

The Big Race

Finally, race day was upon us. It was overcast and rain seemed not far off s we made our way to the track and found our seats. The stand was full of Brits who held season tickets and seemed to make this an annual event. David and I were seated at one of the sharpest hairpin turns on the course. While David was excited, I was a reluctant spectator as the rain started fall. But to my surprise, after the action started, I was as enthralled as everyone around me. There are various race classes and each running is not very long, so it makes for a fast-paced and exciting day. Watching these old cars from the turn of the century with no power steering and huge levers to change gears, you can practically see the sweat of the drivers as they try to make the narrow turns. I oohed and aahed, cheered and cringed along with the crowd. As the afternoon winds on, so does the era of cars racing. Once you reach the late ’60s you have the thrill of Renaults and Porsches competing against each other and overtaking one another in the turns. The small cars, which included Minis, emitted sounds like giant mosquitoes as they buzzed around the course. We never found out who won each race, but it didn’t really matter; just being a part of the experience left us entranced and almost not wanting to leave for the next part of our trip. But as the race drivers were packing up their gear and cars, we found ourselves ready for the next adventure. M A R I N A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 93

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Time to Explore

After leaving Angoulême we had a full itinerary for the next six days. David had lived in Toulouse and traveled around much of France, but I had never seen any part of France aside from Paris and a brief weekend in Saint-Malo when I was 14. I was excited to explore more of the country. Our ambitious plan over the week would take us through the Lot region, which is full of hilltop towns, limestone cliffs and canyons, then across the Dordogne to La Rochelle along the Atlantic coast. After La Rochelle we planned a pit stop in Le Mans and then a couple of nights in Rouen. Our last day would include a stop in Reims to see a deserted but well-preserved old racetrack on the way to Charles de Gaulle Airport. With a map in hand so we could find the smaller roads and see the entirety of our circuit around France, we headed to a small town called Calès, where I had booked a bed-and-breakfast. In my guidebook I had read about Moulin de Latreille, which was run by an English couple, Fi and Giles Stonor. They had, over a period of years, restored a 12th-century mill into an inviting and self-sustaining B&B. To get there we drove through the small village of Calès down a narrow, one-way track into a limestone valley. Fi and Giles were wonderful hosts. We arrived in the late afternoon and they were ready with two glasses of rosé. We were one of two couples staying there. Our room, under which the mill run flowed as it had done for hundreds of years, was peaceful and beautifully furnished. There are many attractions in the area south of Calès. Unfortunately, we only had one full day to sightsee, so we headed straight for the spectacular town of Rocamadour. This ancient pilgrimage site and village clings to a sheer vertical cliff elow 14th-century ramparts. We had lunch at the top of the plateau that overlooked the valley with a storybook view that I will never forget. From there we took the backroads to the hillside village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Due to the number of tourists, parking is a short drive away, but the walk from there offers views over the valley and the River Lot. The town is full of narrow pedestrian walkways and many of the old houses are now occupied by various artists’ shops.

Coastal Beauty Clockwise from top left: The town of Rocamadour; La Rochelle; Saint-CirqLapopie; remains of the Reims-Gueux race circuit; Gros Horloge, a 14th-century astronomical clock; Moulin de Latreille.

We set off arly the next morning. We were sad to leave the tranquility of Moulin de Latreille, but we had a long day of driving through the Dordogne to reach the Atlantic coast and La Rochelle. I booked a room on the fly in La Rochelle as we stopped for lunch in Bergerac. The guidebook described the hotel as “charming, with individually decorated rooms from the art deco period” and a “good value for the location.”

By the time we reached La Rochelle after driving for six hours we were ready for anything. As we pulled into the shaded, gravel courtyard of the hotel, I thought, “not bad for booking on the fly.” But the hotel was like something out of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks. There was no log lady, but there was a cat lady and not too many people beyond that. In fact, aside from the owner and the cat lady, it felt like we were the only other people staying in this large, run-down place. But the guidebook was right, the location was perfect. Once again, we found ourselves in the heart of the city center, and right next to the waterfront. We spent the next day exploring this old port city with its beautiful limestone facades and medieval- and Renaissance-style buildings.

Heading North

After too brief a stay in La Rochelle, we headed up to the Normandy region and to Rouen. Before reaching Rouen, we stopped for lunch in Le Mans — location of one of the oldest endurance car races, held there annually since 1923. After lunch, we drove to Rouen, where we would spend the next two nights. Driving from southern to northern France, one could see the change in the architecture. I was lucky enough to be able to explore the old town while David went in search of old cars. Despite damage caused by World War II bombing raids, Rouen has a robust historic center. Here were well-preserved half-timber houses, cobblestone streets and buildings so close together that daylight didn’t reach the ground. There was the immense Cathedral of Notre Dame, a shining example of Gothic architecture. Not to be missed was the Gros Horloge, a 14th-century astronomical clock. Everything was within easy walking distance, and there were plenty of sidewalk cafes to sit in and watch the world go by. The town also features a thriving open-air food and antiques market on Saturdays and Sundays. Our trip had started with a vintage car race, so it seemed only fitting it should end at a racetrack. We headed to Reims, not for Champagne, which is what the town is known for, but instead to see a relic of a bygone era of racing: the Reims-Gueux race circuit. The circuit was first used in 1925; many years later it was the site of the French Grand Prix, and between 1950 and 1966 it held Formula One races. What remains of the Reims-Gueux race circuit are the grandstands, timing tower and roadside pits. A group called Les Amis du Circuit-Gueux have helped restore it. The buildings lie in the middle of open fields with very few trees, and a long straight two-lane road bisects the area. It felt deserted and yet peaceful. Very few cars passed or even stopped while we were there. And while I would probably have preferred sipping some of the best Champagne the region had to offer, this reluctant race enthusiast was awed by it and all that France had to offer. m

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O'Hanlon Center for the Arts Warm Sand by Sharon Paster

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THRU AUG 27 The Three Musketeers The Marin Shakespeare Company presents the classic swashbuckling adventure. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael). 415.499.4488, marin shakespeare.org

COMEDY THRU SEPT 19 Durst Case Scenario Political comedian Will Durst is back in the Bay Area with a satiric and outrageous analysis of post-election America — from “covfefe” to fake news. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org THEATER THRU AUG 4 The Music Man There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s Tony Award–winning musical entertains with its funny, romantic and family-friendly story. Throckmorton

Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, 142throckmorton theatre.org THRU AUG 5 Hamilton: An American Musical The smash-hit Broadway musical comes to the Bay Area for a limited run. The story of American founder Alexander Hamilton is retold with

a lyrical hip-hop score. Orpheum Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com

Art and Garden Center (Ross). 415.456.9555, rossvalleyplayers.com

THRU AUG 20 The 39 Steps In this farce based on John Buchan’s novel, a handsome man accused of murder goes on the run to discover the leader of a spy ring and clear his name. Four actors take on the roles of 130 characters. Marin

THRU AUG 26 Each and Every Thing Dan Hoyle presents a unique solo show that explores how media and digital media resonate in the Trump era. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org

THRU SEPT 1 A Night at the Palace Enter the Prohibition-era world of The Speakeasy, an immersive experience presented by Boxcar Theatre. A Night at the Palace is an augmentation of the original show, presented on Fridays and showcasing the lighthearted side of The Speakeasy. The Palace Theatre (SF). thespeakeasysf.com THRU SEPT 10 Walls The San Francisco Mime Troupe opens its 58th season with a timely show about immigration, ICE and love. Walls is a free show performed in parks throughout the Bay Area. Various locations (SF). 415.285.1717, sfmt.org THRU SEPT 16 La Cage aux Folles La Cage tells the story of Georges and Albin, two men

partnered for better or worse, who run a drag nightclub in Saint Tropez and get a surprise when Georges’ son announces his marriage to the daughter of a conservative politician. San Francisco Playhouse (SF). 415.677.9596, sfplayhouse.org

COMEDY THRU NOV 29 Josh’s Brain Improvs Monologist Josh Kornbluth presents a series of improvisations based on his experiences working at the Memory and Aging Center at UCSF and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org AUG 10 Science Fiction and Science Comedy Join comedian and cartoonist Mike Capozzola and science comedian Brian Malow for a funny and educational look at imagination and exploration. Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, 142throckmorton theatre.org

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THRU AUG 7 Stern Grove Music Festival Back for its 80th season, the festival presents a series of freeadmission concerts in a festive park setting. Sigmund Stern Grove (SF). 415.252.6252, sterngrove.org AUG 3 A Van Morrison Experience This Van Morrison tribute band is authentic to the core, from vocals to appearance. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com

his brand of jam band music to the JCC. Part of the 25th annual Summer Nights outdoor music festival. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org AUG 9 Celebrating the Life of Jerry Garcia with Live Dead ’69 Enjoy the classic album Live Dead (recorded by the Grateful Dead in 1969) in its entirety, as performed by an all-star band with ties to the original. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweetwatermusic hall.com

AUG 4 David Luning Appleberry Jam Presents brings a show by Sonoma County favorite David Luning, whose songs feature a folkish take on California country. Part of the Marinwood Music in the Park Series. Marinwood Park (San Rafael). davidluning.com

AUG 10 Highway Poets Gather up your family and friends and head to the Marin Art and Garden Center for a picnic dinner, beer and wine and live music from North Bay mainstay Highway Poets. Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross). 415.455.5260, magc.org

AUG 4 Reed Fromer Band This dynamic band combines a lively, driving rhythm section with soul-stirring vocals. Fenix (San Rafael). 415.813.5600, fenixlive.com

AUG 15 Hella Fitzgerald This Northern California band specializes in jazz and blues, transitioning through eras and artists with a soulful ease. Fenix (San Rafael). 415.813.5600, fenixlive.com

AUG 4–20 Fascinating Rhythm Broadway Under the Stars continues its annual alfresco performance series with Fascinating Broadway, a medley of song and dance that celebrates the rhythm of life. Jack London State Historic Park (Glen Ellen). 877.424.1414, transcendence theatre.org

AUG 17–19 Steve Kimock and Friends Transcendent guitar player Steve Kimock brings his seemingly endless collection of styles and influences back to the Bay Area music scene. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com

AUG 5 Celebrate the Summer of Love: Melvin Seals & JGB Melvin Seals, a longtime friend of Jerry Garcia, brings

AUG 19 La Mixta Criolla From Appleberry Jam Presents, a performance by music and dance ensemble

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Out & About / CALENDAR Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden Works by Claudia Chapline, Jim Garmhausen, Etta Deikman and others. 3445 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach. 415.868.2308, cchapline.com

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Desta Gallery A medley of contemporary fine art in various mediums. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.524.8932, destagallery.com

Aluminum Anniversary Outside Lands’ tenth year at Golden Gate Park.

first gourmet music festival, Outside Lands has become a Bay Area tradition for music lovers, foodies and stand-up comedy fans alike. The fete has drawn and continues to feature high-profile artists; this year’s headliners include Metallica, the W ho, Lorde and A Tribe Called Quest. Beyond music, attendees will have access to refreshments from more than 80 Bay Area restaurants, over 40 Northern California wineries, close to 30 West Coast breweries and a collection of the region’s best cocktail bars. All that dining and imbibing means lots of trash, but worry not: the festival is one of the world’s most sustainable large-scale events and the proof is in the numbers — last year 91 percent of the waste was reused, recycled or composted. Outside Lands takes place August 11–13. sfoutsidelands.com AU DE D A S T H E

La Mixta Criolla, with songs blending Venezuelan and Puerto Rican influences. Part of Novato’s Concerts on the Green. City Hall (Novato). lamixta. bandcamp.com

bassist Scott Thompson. Copperfield’s Books (San Rafael). 415.524.2800, copper fieldsbooks.com

AUG 25 Jazz in the Neighborhood: Mary Fettig Led by saxophonist Mary Fettig, a multi-instrumentalist paying both jazz and classical, the quartet includes guitarist Chico Pinheiro and

Art Works Downtown Works by Angelique Benicio, August 4– September 15. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworks downtown.org

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Bolinas Gallery A collection of contemporary art by established and emerging artists. 52 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 415.868.0782, bolinas-gallery.com Bubble Street Fantastical works by Daniel Merriam, Evan Chambers and Jeffrey Steorts shown alongside sculptural ceramics by Marge Margulie. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.339.0506, bubble streetgallery.com

di Rosa Based on a True Story: Highlights from the di Rosa Collection Art and encounters from the center’s own history, through October 15. 5200 Carneros Highway, Napa. 707.226.5991, dirosaart.org Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California. 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, fineart tc.com Gallery Route One Box Show 2017 GRO’s annual show features 150 identical wooden boxes, which are doled out and reimagined by local artists, August 11–September 24. 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org Marin Art and Garden Center Work from New Orleans–based artists David Sullivan and Courtney Egan. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260, magc.org Marin Society of Artists Something Old, Something New Member juried show, through August 5. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. 415.454.9561, marin societyofartists.org

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Bay Area Women Artists A juried exhibition, through August 24. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org Petri’s Fine Arts Featuring contemporary works in various mediums. 690 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.2626, petrisfineart .com Robert Allen Fine Art Landscapes: 4 View Points A group exhibition featuring works on paper and canvas, August 3–September 29. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.co

Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com Seager Gray Gallery Powder and Smoke, August 1–31. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com Smith Andersen North Works by established and emerging artists. 20 Greenfield ve, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smithandersen north.com Studio 333 A co-op gallery specializing in fine art and events. 333A Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272, studio333.info

Robert Beck Gallery Early California and contemporary plein air paintings. 222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.456.7898, beckgallery.org

The Blissful Gallery Oils, watercolors and prints by painter Emmeline Craig. 3415 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, 415.868.2787, emmelinecraig.com

Robert Green Fine Arts Abstract expressionist works by John Grillo, Paul Jenkins, Ed Moses and more. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfineart .com

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Roberta English Art by Cheung Lee, Mayumi Oda, Li Huayi, Ju Ming and Toko Shinoda. 1615 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.331.2975, robertaenglish.com Rock Hill Gallery Photographs by Marvin Burke, August 24–October 5. 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon. 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net Room Art Gallery Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters; the largest collection of Picasso, Chagall and others in Marin County. 86

ArtHaus Heavy Rotation An evolving exhibition of works by gallery artists. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com Caldwell Snyder Gallery Work from Julie Speidel. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com California Historical Society On the Road to the Summer of Love An exhibition of rarely seen photographs from more than 20 photographers, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, through September 10. 678 Mission St, 415.357.1848, california historicalsociety.org Fouladi Projects Ongoing work. 1803 Market St, 415.621.2535, fouladiprojects.com

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George Lawson Gallery Works by Jacob Melchi, Alan Ebnother and others. 315 Potrero Ave, 415.703.4400, georgelawson gallery.com

Simon Breitbard Fine Arts Contemporary fine art from established artists and new talents. 843 Montgomery St, 415.951.1969, sbfineart .com

Gregory Lind Gallery Ongoing work. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregory lindgallery.com

The Midway Gallery Works from emerging artists. 900 Marin St, themidwaygallery.com

Hackett-Mill An eclectic medley of original fine art. 2 1 Post St, 415.362.3377, hackettmill.com

Thomas Reynolds Gallery Pieces by contemporary painters, most addressing the intersection of realism and abstraction. 2291 Pine St, 415.441.4093, thomasreynolds.com

Jenkins Johnson Gallery New works of art. 464 Sutter St, 415.677.0770, jenkinsjohnson gallery.com John Berggruen Gallery Bontanica Curated by Todd Von Ammon, through August 29. 10 Hawthorne St, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com Meyerovich Gallery Paintings, works on paper and sculpture by modern and contemporary artists. 251 Post St, 415.421.7171, meyerovich.com Montague Gallery A collection of contemporary fine art glass featuring works by Lino Tagliapietra, Dante Marioni, Hiroshi Yamano and Chihuly Workshop. 445A Sutter St, 415.964.4978, monta guegallerysf.com Pier 24 Photography The permanent collection of the Pilara Foundation. Pier 24, 415.512.7424, pier24.org Rena Bransten Projects Works by Nobuyuki Takahashi, through August 19. 1639 Market St, 415.982.3292, rena branstengallery.com

MUSEUMS MARIN Bay Area Discovery Museum Imagine, create and transform while exploring the unique museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing exhibits (Sausalito). 415.339.3900, baykidsmuseum.org Bolinas Museum Art We Wear: Culture & Expression 1960s to Now See the sophisticated artistry, originality, and craftsmanship in counterculture fashion, through August 13. (Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org Marin Museum of the American Indian A museum celebrating Native American art (Novato). 415.897.4064, fouladiprojects.com Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Intertwined An exhibit of woven glass wall tapestries by artists in residence Demetra Theofanous and Dean Bensen, through August 13 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

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BAY AREA Asian Art Museum Flower Power In honor of the Summer of Love and its accompanying floral symbolism, an exploration of the hidden meanings of flowers in Asian art, through October 1 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Matrix Collaged works by Irwin Kremen, through August 27 (Berkeley). 510.642.0808, bampfa.org California Academy of Sciences Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed Explore the unknown expanses of the coral reefs alongside scientists who show off new and rare species found there; many have never been displayed in a public aquarium. (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org

Conservatory of Flowers Nightly Illumination A nightly light art installation in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, through October 21 (SF). 415.831.2090, con servatoryofflowers.org Contemporary Jewish Museum The 613 A monumental installation of 613 20-by-16-inch paintings by Brooklyn muralist Archie Rand, through October 22. (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org de Young The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion and Rock & Roll A colorful collection featuring concert posters, interactive music and light shows, fashion and more, all in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, through August 20 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung. famsf.org

Exploratorium Ongoing interactive exhibits exploring science, art and human perception (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu Legion of Honor Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade Impressionist paintings and pastels, including key works by Degas, as well as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Ă&#x2030;douard Manet, Mary Cassatt, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and more, through September 24 (SF). 415.750.3600, legion ofhonor.famsf.org Museum of Craft and Design Chris Eckert: Mixed Messages An installation of 24 telegraph machines, each tapping out a Morse code Twitter feed for a different news organization, through November 17 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org

Oakland Museum of California Of Dogs and Other People: The Art of Roy De Forest Personal and colorful paintings and sculptures by the artist, through August 20 (Oakland). 510.318.8400, museumca.org SFMOMA Edward Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed A collection of 44 landmark pieces centering on art, love, mortality and time, through October 9 (SF). 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Albert Paley: Thresholds Large-scale sculptures, drawings and more from the artist, through October 1 (Sonoma). svma.org The Walt Disney Family Museum Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja A unique exhibition of original works on paper and maquettes of iconic characters like Scar,

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Out & About / CALENDAR Gaston, Lilo and more (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Talking to Power/Hablándole al Poder A survey exhibition that presents some of Tania Bruguera’s long-term, socially engaged art projects to date, through October 29 (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org

EVENTS AUG 3–6 V Foundation Wine Celebration for Cancer Research The V Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, presents its annual wine-centric fundraiser, a series of luncheons, dinners,

and parties, along with a gala event. Various locations (Napa). 707.963.0611, wine celebration.org

Fair. Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds (Santa Rosa). 707.545.4200, sonomacountyfair.com

AUG 3–13 Sonoma County Fair Themed “Holidaze,” this year’s fair features snow in August, a Mardi Gras parade, a carnival, free concerts, talk like a pirate day and much, much more. Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds (Santa Rosa). 707.545.4200, sonomacountyfair.com

AUG 4–6 Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft Using the theme “In Space and Time,” a group of top Bay Area designers create a series of interior vignettes inspired by fine craft and iconic images from the 1940s to today. Fort Mason (San Francisco). 612.206.3100, craftcouncil.org

AUG 3–20 Wine Country Horse Racing Experience the thrill of live horse racing featuring superior horses and jockeys and the Northern California fair circuit’s only turf track. Part of the Sonoma County

AUG 5 Glide Legacy Gala professionals and philanthropists come together for a formal, festive and celebratory night in support of Glide and its programs. The San Francisco Design Center (SF). 415.674.6060, glide.org

AUG 5 NorCal Brew Fest Enjoy unlimited tastes of more than 50 beers and ciders. Feel the trackside thrill of Wine Country horse racing. Play lawn games and listen to free live music at the Sonoma County Fair. Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds (Santa Rosa). 707.545.4200, sonomacountyfair.com AUG 6 San Francisco Opera Guild Marin Chapter Champagne Gala Sip champagne and devour hors d’oeuvres while listening to music from San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows, the young opera stars of tomorrow. San Domenico School Music Conservatory (San Anselmo). 415.924.9352

AUG 12–13 Gravenstein Apple Fair This beloved fair — this year themed “Pollinators” — offers entertainment for the whole family, including live music on two stages, locally produced foods, cooking demonstrations from local chefs, arts and crafts booths, farm animals and much more. 707.837.8896, graven steinapplefair.com AUG 13 The French Market Peruse this outdoor antique market in search of art, books, textiles, vintage and estate jewelry, furniture, prints and much more, all accompanied by French music and crepes. Marin Civic Center (San Rafael). 415.383.2252, golden gateshows.com

AUG 20 Wounded Veterans’ Polo Benefit Back for its eighth year, this unique day of goal polo, gourmet dining, fine wines and more benefi s wounded veterans in the Bay Area. Wine Country Polo Club (Santa Rosa). birdeasepro.com

FILM AUG 10 Teen Movie Night: Marvel Double Feature Bring the whole family for a cozy evening of Marvel movies. PJs, pillows and sleeping bags are encouraged, and snacks and pizza will be provided. Public Library (Corte Madera). 415.924.3515, marinlibrary.org

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AUG 12–13 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert Enjoy a journey into the wizarding world as accompanied by a live symphony, with John Williams’ iconic score played note for note along with the film. Davies Symphony Music Hall (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com AUG 16 Saltwater Buddha with Jaimal Yogis Fed up with suburban teenage life, Jaimal Yogis ran off o Hawaii with little more than a copy of Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha and enough cash for a surfboard. Jaimal Yogis will be there for discussion as part of Diesel’s Movie Night series. Diesel, A Bookstore (Larkspur). 415.785.8177, diesel bookstore.com

WALKS & TALKS ONGOING First Tuesday ArtWalk Join the Mill Valley Arts Commission’s monthly stroll through town to view exhibits by local artists. Various locations (Mill Valley). cityofmillvalley.org

includes on-location shooting sessions at some of Paul’s favorite night locations. The Image Flow (Mill Valley). 415.388.3569, theimageflo .com

AUG 2 WildCare’s Animal Ambassadors Mary Pounder of Wildcare brings the animal ambassadors for a visit. Public library (Corte Madera). 415.456.7283, wildcare bayarea.org

AUG 5 World War II in the Shadow of Mount Tam Join Ranger Joanne on a 2-mile walking tour of the area surrounding the Bay Model to experience what life in the shipyards was like from 1942 to 1945. Bay Model Visitor Center (Sausalito). 415.332.3871

AUG 2–16 Night Photography Workshop with Hendrik Paul The class will look at the important aspects of photographing successfully at night and

AUG 7 Full Moon Hike at White Hill Learn about local plants and animals as you and your family traverse the Porcupine Trail. White Hill Grade (Novato).

415.473.2816, marin countyparks.org AUG 11 Insect Discovery Lab Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas and walking sticks in this interactive workshop. Point Reyes Library (Point Reyes). 415.663.8375, marinlibrary.org AUG 13 Terwilliger Trail Hike Take in views of the Stafford Lake watershed from the upper portions of Terwilliger Trail, and learn about the surrounding flora and fauna. Stafford Lake Park (Novato). 415.897.0618, marin countyparks.org AUG 16 Art in the Park Taking a photo is fine, but why not paint the scenery?

Supplies and smocks will be provided, and no experience is necessary for this day of creativity. Paradise Beach Park (Tiburon). 415.435.9212, marin countyparks.org

areas of Hal Brown Park and Creekside Marsh. Hal Brown Park (Greenbrae). 415.763.2977, marin countyparks.org

AUG 16 Nature for Kids: Indian Tree Join a ranger to learn about the habitats of Indian Tree, on a walk that includes bay trees, an oak-covered hill and a grove of redwoods. Vineyard Road. (Novato). 415.893.9508, marincountyparks.org AUG 19 Creekside Restoration with One Tam Volunteer with Marin County Parks and the staff f One Tam, a Tamalpais Lands Collaborative initiative, to enrich important habitat

AUG 19 History Walk: Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railroad Enjoy a 3.5-mile hike on the Old Railroad Grade while discussing the 121-year history of the local railroad. W. Blithedale Ave trailhead (Mill Valley). 415.473.2816 AUG 25 Campfire Program Join rangers for an evening of fun with local lore, legends and campfire tales. McNears Beach Park (San Rafael). 415.446.4424, marin countyparks.org

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CORTE MADERA BENISSIMO Italian “Benissimo” means “really, really good” in Italian. Aside from the daily 4 to 6:30 p.m. happy hour, (drinks $3 to $5, small plates $5 to $7.50), the menu offers a large selection of pizza, pasta and large plates, like cioppino, fresh fishes of the day, T-bone steaks and the signature Benissimo Burger or portobello burger. Specials include all-day happy hour on Mondays, no-corkage Tuesdays, Wednesday night martinis, and live music on Thursdays. 18 Tamalpais Dr, 415.927.2316, benissimos.com s $$$ S D º

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MARIN JOE’S Italian This Marin mainstay has been around for over 50 years. Choose from a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options. For a fun addition to your dining experience, order the Caesar salad — the server will prepare the dressing at your table. Not looking for a meal? Enjoy a drink and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar.

1585 Casa Buena Dr, 415.924.2081, marin joesrestaurant.com s $$ S C LD PIG IN A PICKLE American Fresh local ingredients and the highest-quality brisket, pork, ribs and chicken comprise the menu of this Town Center eatery. Sauces are crafted to represent the best American barbecue regions, from Memphis to South Carolina. House-made pickles, buns and sausages will keep you coming back. 341 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.891.3265, pig inapicklebbq.com b $$$ S Í BLD THREE BIRDS WINE BAR California This oneroom bar and wine shop features more than 15 options by the glass and a selection of bottles to take home. Enjoy an array of cheese and charcuterie in addition to other bar snacks in the comfortable lounge. 207 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.9466, three birdswinebar.com b $$ Í º VEGGIE GRILL Vegan/ Vegetarian Veggie Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain that celebrates the veggie

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by offering a variety of hot sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and housemade desserts prepared with vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. 147 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.945.8954, veggiegrill.com b $ S Í LD WORLD WRAPPS Wraps Owners Keith Cox and Matt Blair have revamped this 21-year-old “fast food” joint to feature healthy and flavorful items like a Hawaiian poke wrap and a tahini tofu summer roll that’s vegan-friendly. Exotic housemade beverages include boba tea, mango lassi and Vietnamese iced coffee. 208 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.3663, worldwrapps.com $ S Í LD

FAIRFAX 123 BOLINAS California Created by four friends wanting to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment, this cozy, one-room eatery offers locally brewed beer, small-production wines and seasonal food along with the view of Bolinas Park through the floorto-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com b $$ S Í D º MAS MASA Latin American and Mexican Chef and owner Patrick Sheehy and co-owner William Eoff ocus on the ancient technique of corn nixtamalization, utilizing organic, non-GMO heirloom corn varieties. The kitchen is 100 percent gluten-free and beer and wine lists highlight

local California microbreweries and wineries. 31 Bolinas Road, 415.529.5444, eatmasmasa.com s $$ S Í LD SORELLA CAFFE Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella, which means “sister” in Italian, serves fresh Italian food with a northern influence. Customer favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padana cheese. And if that isn’t enough, stop by for live music every second and fourth Thursday of the month, as well as accordion music every Friday and a piano, bass and drums combo every Saturday. 107 Bolinas Road, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.co b $$$ S D VILLAGE SAKE Japanese Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman and talented Marin-based restaurateur partners have opened an Izakaya — a Japanese style community pub — on Bolinas Street. In this compact space you’ll find maki rolls and skewers, plus sake and craft beers. Closed Tuesdays. 19 Bolinas Road, 415.521.5790, villagesake.com b $$$ Í D

GREENBRAE VICTORIA BAKERY & CAFE Italian Victoria Bakery & Cafe in Bon Air has added lunch to the menu. Savory options at this Italian confectionary, specializing in wedding cakes, include paninis and puff astries filled with

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• RANGE CAFE American With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grand Peacock Gap lawns, the Range Cafe is the perfect place for comforting American classics with an elegant twist. This inviting lunchtime cafe with its ice-cold lemonade and refreshing chardonnays makes a great dinner spot once the sun sets. 333 Biscayne Dr, 415.454.6450, rangecafe.net s $$ S Í C BLD º Chicken Piccata

Swiss Gruyère. 292 Bon Air Shopping Center, 415.461.3099, victoria bakerymarin.com $$ Í BL

KENTFIELD HALF DAY CAFE American Tucked away in a setting of intertwining ivy and large open windows, this cafe is the perfect breakfast nook and is also open for brunch and lunch. The menu includes coffee drinks, pastries and much more. Enjoy a casual meal inside or out on the patio. 848 College Ave, 415.459.0291, halfdaycafe.com b $$ S Í BL BR

LARKSPUR BELCAMPO MEAT CO. American The goods at this meatery are delivered from the certified-organic Belcampo Farms near Mount Shasta, dedicated to practicing a holistic approach to pasture

management. Try the lamb burger banh mi or the daily meat board. Marin Country Mart, 2405 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.448.5810, belcampomeatco.com b $$ Í LD BR FARM HOUSE LOCAL California This gem is sure to please with simple, healthy food in a warm, cozy atmosphere — both inside and outside on the covered patio. The seasonal menu follows what is fresh and local with dishes such as fluffy omelets stuffed with local meats, cheeses and vegetables. 25 Ward St, 415.891.8577, farm houselocal.com b $$ S Í BL FARMSHOP California Located in the Marin Country Mart since 2013, Farmshop Marin has quickly become a top spot here in the county. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing

Circle, 415.755.6700, farmshopca.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR GIA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Italian Fabrizio Laudati, along with co-chef Stefano Guasco, has brought his Italian style to Marin. Previously Laudati owned four Italian restaurants in San Francisco, including Bella Trattoria and Panta Rei. The menu features simple, authentic dishes with a modern twist from the Lazio region of central Italy. 286 Magnolia Ave, 415.891.3979, giarestaurant.net b $$ Í LD LEFT BANK RESTAURANT French Known for award-winning French cuisine and a lively brasserie ambience, this corner spot on Magnolia Avenue rates high with locals. Those with a small appetite (or budget) can opt for happy hour appetizers (3 to 6:30

p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, Monday to Friday), most priced under $7. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331, leftbank.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR PERRY’S American The San Francisco mainstay has a location across the bridge in Larkspur, bringing with it its wide selection of salads, steaks and comfort favorites like French onion soup. Replacing the Lark Creek Inn, the skylights bring in plenty of natural light and an expanded bar is ideal for sipping the restaurant’s famed bloody mary’s. Valet parking is offered and brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877, perryssf.com s $$ LD º PICCO California Popular since its inception, Picco has a seasonally driven menu featuring items

such as risotto (made every half hour) that keep patrons coming back. 320 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0300, restaurantpicco.com s $$$ S Í C D PIZZERIA PICCO Pizza This upscale parlor offers Californiainfluenced Neapolitan pizzas, cooked in a wood burning pizza oven. Fresh mozzarella is pulled in-house and the menu also features organic salads, a daily soup and Straus Dairy soft serve ice cream. 316 Magnolia Ave, 415.945.8900, pizzeriapicco.com b $$ S Í LD º POSIE Dessert This artisan ice cream shop opened by Kyle Caporicci, former pasty chef of Michelinstarred Commis, is making a name for itself with its seasonal flavors and homemade glutenfree cones. For lunch, meticulously prepared open-faced tartines and pastries are featured. Menu changes weekly, closed Mondays. 250B Magnolia Ave, 415.891.8395 $L RUSTIC BAKERY California This homegrown bakery is known and loved the world over. In fact, Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the United States in 2015. Bread that’s baked fresh each morning in addition to granola, cookies, muffins and croissants make this a local staple. 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556; 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.9900, rusticbakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR

THREE TWINS ICE CREAM Dessert Neal Gottlieb started Three Twins Ice Cream in San Rafael in 2005 with a mission to make delicious and affordable ice cream using organic ingredients only. Today, flavors like strawberry balsamic vinegar and lemon cookie are widely loved and recognized. 2231 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.8946, threetwinsicecream.com $ S Í LD

MILL VALLEY BALBOA CAFE MILL VALLEY California The San Francisco institution has become a place to see and be seen in Mill Valley, especially after 142 Throckmorton comedy nights. Menu includes Niman flatiron steak, braised beef brisket risotto and classic burgers. 38 Miller Ave, 415.381.7321, balboacafe.com s $$$ Í LD BR º BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE American Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and Chili-Lime “Brick” Chicken are a few of the satisfying, comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. The warm, dark-wood bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com s $$ C LD BR BUNGALOW 44 American One of Mill Valley’s neighborhood hot spots, featuring contemporary California comfort food, signature cocktails, fine wine, and one-dollar oysters from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every

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day. 44 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com s $$$ S Í C D CAFE DEL SOUL California Healthy options become addicting ones at this Tam Valley eatery. Once you stop in for the deliciously fresh Hummus Yummus wrap, you’ll have to return to sample the Chipotle Sun Goddess Rice Bowl. A casual lunch spot and great for takeout, Cafe del Soul now offers a range of quinoa options. 247 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.1852, cafedelsoul.net $ S Í LD EL PASEO American This award-winning eatery in the heart of downtown Mill Valley has been voted most romantic restaurant in Northern California. Built from Mount Tam railroad ties and brick in 1947, El Paseo was restored by owner Sammy Hagar in 2009. Now with a full liquor license in place, the new Passage Bar and the restaurant offer a curated spirits and cocktail program. 17 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com b $$$ Í C D FRANTOIO RISTORANTE Italian This 6,000-squarefoot eatery is centered around the in-house olive press, which produces a special blend popular with locals. For special occasions and private parties, reserve the olive-press room. The popular weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.com s $$$ Í C LD º

JOE’S TACO LOUNGE Mexican Joe’s serves up fish tacos, burritos and enchiladas as well as more unusual items like Mexican pizza, tofu tostada and crab tostadas. Colorful interior and quick service make this a fun, easy stop. If there are too many unsupervised kids for a peaceful meal, takeout is easy too. If you stay, grab a selection of hot sauce bottles from the wall and find your perfect match. 382 Miller Ave, 415.383. 8164, joestacolounge.com b $$ S Í BLD KITCHEN SUNNYSIDE American This brunch stop brings some gourmet to your morning with options like Dungeness crab hash, cornflake French toast, eggs Florentine and bottomless mimosas. Lunch options like paninis and burgers are also available. 31 Sunnyside Ave, 415.326.5159, kitchensunnyside.com b $$ S BL BR

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Update • CRAFTSMAN AND WOLVES American This contemporary pâtisserie is located in San Francisco’s Mission district. Here, pastry-whiz William Werner serves eggfilled muffins known as the Rebel Within, bonbons, coffee and many other sweet and savory baked goods. 746 Valencia St, 415.913.7713 craftsman-wolves.com b $$ Í BL Whipped Coffee Coconut Yuzu Cake

and seafood dishes, wood fired pizzas, and gluten free offerings with organic and locally sourced ingredients. 22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com s $$ S Í C LD BR º PLAYA Mexican Drawing inspiration from travels and the fresh, flavorful cuisine served on the playa, Peter Schumacher and Bill and Vanessa Higgins, have developed a menu that blends locally sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients with a bar highlighting a selection of exceptional tequilas and mezcals. 41 Throckmorton Ave, 415.384.8871, playamv.com s $$ Í D PRABH INDIAN KITCHEN Indian Owned and operated by the Dhindsa family, this

restaurant is dedicated to serving healthy, organic and sustainable food, including gluten-free and vegan options. Dishes include chicken pakora, vegetable biryani and basil garlic nan. Try the thali menu (offered at lunch), a selection of several Indian dishes served at once. 24 Sunnyside Ave, 415.384.8241, prabhindiankitchen.com b $$ S Í LD SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this coffee shop is a funky diner with a smalltown feel. Check out the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.9085 b $$ S Í BL BR SOL FOOD Puerto Rican This Marin favorite has opened in Mill Valley, still serving

up everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican cuisine. The line can get long, but the food is well worth it. 401 Miller Ave, 415.380.1986, solfoodrestaurant.com $$ S BLD TAM TAM RAMEN Pan Asian Ramen options and more as in bao sliders, wonton nachos and pan-fried gyoza made fresh to order, with sushi and salads from Whole Foods and Urban Remedy in the graband-go cooler. For those dining in, opt from an array of sake, beer and wine to complete the meal. 745 E Blithedale Ave, 415.381.3900, genjiweb.com $$ LD THE WHISK + SKILLET American This daytime eatery in Strawberry Village serves all-day breakfast and lunch with plenty of egg options to choose from

and Equator coffee to boot. Lunch options include soups, sandwiches and salads. 110 Strawberry Village, 415.380.1900 b $$ BL THEP LELA Thai This jewel is tucked away in the back of Strawberry Village. Diners come for the tasty kee mao noodles, pad thai, fresh rolls and extensive bar menu. It’s also a great place for lunch. 615 Strawberry Village, 415.383.3444, theplela.com s $$ S Í LD URBAN REMEDY Juice With a selection of juices, snacks and bowls including plenty of gluten-free, grain-free, and low-glycemic-index options, this is a popular stop. Raw desserts round things out. Try the namesake salad or give the cashew milk with cinnamon and

NOVATO CHIANTI CUCINA Italian This cozy eatery features an array of Italian and American choices, including a long list of pastas; try the house-made ravioli cooked up by chef Edgar DeLon. 7416 Redwood Hwy, 415.878.0314, chiantinovato.com b $$$ S Í D º JENNIE LOW’S Chinese Cuisine Chinese Traditional dishes, including Cantonese, Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan delicacies. If you don’t see your favorite, let the restaurant know; whenever possible, they’re happy to try and prepare dishes off enu. The pot stickers are the best around. 120 Vintage Way, 415.892.8838, jennielow.com b $ S LD THE SPEAKEASY American There’s nothing like the comfort of a solid burger and beer when you’re kicking back and watching the game, and the Speakeasy provides you with just that. In addition to the 10 beers on tap, you can go beyond traditional pub grub with treats like a deconstructed salmon salad. 504 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.7793, thespeakeasynovato.com s $$ LD BR º

SAN ANSELMO COMFORTS CAFE American Established in 1986, Comforts has a cozy sit-down patio and serves breakfast, lunch

and weekend brunch. A large take-out section offers fresh bakery items, seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches and even entrees for dinner at home. Besides the famous and popular Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, flavorful scrambles, Chicken Okasan ( nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans) and wonton soup. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com b $$ S Í BL BR CUCINA SA Italian Formerly Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar, the ownership team of Donna Seymour and Kevin Hansmeyer renovated, renamed and reopened the restaurant in December 2015. This cozy space features homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and Italian wines. A large part of the menu is vegetarian and gluten-free friendly. 510 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.2942, cucina-sa.com b $$ Í D FARM BURGER American This burger chain is known for 100% grassfed meats and something that’s not nearly as commonplace – alcoholic milkshakes. So if you want to put a little tang in your dessert, try one of their golden state cider floats or a mission hard root beer. Other fares include a pastured pig banh mi, a superfood salad, as well as a lil farmers menu for kids. 882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.785.4802, farmburger.net b $$ S Í LD

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INSALATA’S Mediterranean Award-winning chef Heidi Krahling offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes prepared with delicious produce and artisan meats.120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.457.7700, insalatas.com s $$$ S C LD BR L’APPART RESTO French French specialties, local favorites and a $35 three- course prix fixe menu are served up in an energetic yet sophisticated environment. Check out the live music on Thursdays. Open 6 days a week for dinner, Monday Saturday, and open for lunch Friday - Sunday. 636 San Anselmo Ave, 415.256.9884, lappartresto.com b $$ S Í LD BR MARINITAS Mexican The sister restaurant of Insalata’s continues to flourish as a center for creative Latin cuisine in Marin. It may not be as low-priced as most local Mexican restaurants, but this is not your typical southof-the-border spot. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net s $$ S LD BR M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER California This one-stop shop offers everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread and braised meats. High-quality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere make MH worth checking out. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575, mhbreadandbutter.com $$ S Í BL BR

TACO JANE’S Mexican Taco Jane’s new full bar features a robust tequila and mezcal selection. Its regional Mexican cuisine includes Oaxacan mole, fish tacos and vegetarian options. Black Gold salsa arrives with complimentary chips and is created using charred blackened tomatoes and roasted chilis. Live music Thursdays and enclosed patio seating all year round and happy hour from 4:30 to 6, Monday through Friday. 21 Tamalpais Ave, 415.454.6562, tacojanes.com s $$ S Í LD BR VALENTI & CO. Italian This bright and cozy space is the ideal environment for authentic Italian dishes made with local ingredients. A seat at the chef’s table gives a prime view of the open kitchen. 337 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.7800, valentico.com b $$$ D

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SAN RAFAEL LA TOSCANA RISTORANTE & BAR Italian Family owned and operated since 1985, La Toscana has completed an extensive interior and exterior renovation, transforming an already popular San Rafael gathering spot into a place for any occasion. The menu features classics like gnocchi and carbonara and an ample selection of wine. 3751 Redwood Hwy, 415.492.9100, ristorantelatoscana.com s $$$ S Í C LD º LAVIER CUSINE LatinFusion Free-range meat and fresh seafood is the focus at this authentic Latin-fusion eatery in San Rafael run by

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Out & About / DINE options available. 821 B St, 415.991.3693, uchiwaramen.com b $$ LD URBAN REMEDY Juice With delicious juices, snacks and bowls including plenty of gluten-free, grain-free, and low-glycemic-index choices, this is a popular spot. Raw desserts round things out. Try the vegan Caesar salad or give the cashew milk with cinnamon and vanilla a shot to see what Urban Remedy is all about. 1904 Fourth St, 415.786.8011, urbanremedy.com $$ Í BLD

SAUSALITO

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Gabriela and her husband Guillermo who hails from Yucatan. Try the plantain and panko crusted cheese sticks to start and follow that with the popular puffy fish tacos with slaw and black beans. Brunch is served on weekends until 2 p.m. 1025 C St, 415.295.7990, lavier latinfusion.com b $$ S LD BR º LE COMPTOIR French The owners of San Francisco’s Gamine have opened their second restaurant, this time in the heart of San Rafael. The bistro serves up traditional French favorites like beef cheeks bourguignon and onion soup gratinée in a chic and cozy setting. If you’re planning to go, call ahead. 1301 Fourth St, 415.454.5454, lecomptoirsr.com b $$ Í C D

MAGNOLIA PARK KITCHEN American This American bistro features lots of farm-fresh salads and sandwiches to choose from. The outdoor patio is well suited for sipping a glass of wine or enjoying a signature fried chicken bomb sandwich. 1016 Court St, 415.521.5591, magnolia parkkitchen.com b $$ Í C BL SOL FOOD Puerto Rican Fast becoming a Marin legend, Sol Food whips up traditional Puerto Rican dishes just like the ones owners Sol Hernandez grew up eating. Favorites include the bistec sandwich, mofongo and fried plantains, but anything tastes good with a dash of the signature hot sauce, also for sale by the bottle (as is the lemon-garlic salad dressing). 901 Lincoln

Ave, 415.451.4765, sol foodrestaurant.com $$ S BLD TOMATINA Italian Tomatina takes a modern approach to traditional Italian recipes. Offering housemade pasta, pizzas and signature piadine: fresh, hot flatbreads topped with cool salads, ready to fold and eat. 5800 Northgate Mall, 415.479.3200, tomatina.com s $$ S Í LD º UCHIWA RAMEN Japanese When owners Benson Yang and Kevin Fong decided to open Marin’s first ramen shop in 2014, they weren’t sure what to expect. Three years later, Uchiwa remains loved by ramen enthusiasts for its rich broths and fresh noodles. Vegetarian and vegan

ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian An authentic Italian restaurant with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti, showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for over 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelino restaurant.com s $$$ S BLD COPITA Mexican Chef Joanne Weir serves up fresh Mexican fare in the heart of downtown Sausalito. The everchanging menu is gluten-free, and the in-house tequila bar offers over 100 varieties and fantastic cocktails. Dine at the bar or on the outdoor patio for great people-watching. 739 Bridgeway, 415.331.7400, copitarestaurant.com s $$ S Í LD BR F3/FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage, F3 serves brunch, lunch and dinner featuring “Frenchified” American

comfort food. A rotating menu includes items like the Quack burger (Duck confit, black pepper chèvre, lettuce and red onion marmalade). Enjoy with a side of Brussels sprout chips or pommes dauphines (tater tots). 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047, eatf3.com s $$ S Í LD BR LE GARAGE French Escape the tourist crush for an indulgent meal right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (à la Amélie), and the much-adored croque-monsieur is authentic. Indoor or outdoor seating. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625, legaragebistro sausalito.com b $$$ S Í BLD BR MURRAY CIRCLE American Cavallo Point’s acclaimed restaurant features local seasonal fare by executive chef Justin Everett, with pairings from an extensive wine list and tempting desserts. Stop by Farley Bar for cocktails with a view. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com s $$$ S Í C BLD BR POGGIO Italian Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients. Private dining rooms above the restaurant can accommodate larger parties (10 to 150 guests). 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com s $$$ S Í C BLD

SCOMA’S OF SAUSALITO Italian The Scoma’s boat fishes seasonally, going out from Pier 47 and is approved for salmon and Dungeness crab resulting in fresh catches year-round. The menu regularly features whole crabs, chowders, grilled fish and house specialties. 588 Bridgeway, 415.332.9551, scomas sausalito.com s $$ C LD

TIBURON NEW MORNING CAFE American Sit outside or in at this casual cafe. On a sunny morning, the place is filled with locals enjoying the sun and extensive breakfast menu; lunch is served as well. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4315 S Í BL SALT & PEPPER American This sunfilled one-room restaurant, featuring hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, is an area favorite. Popular items include scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594 b S Í LD SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE American The updated menu at this seaside institution features local organic produce and sustainably sourced meats and fish. Chef Robert Taylor, formerly of Farallon, has curated an oyster list for the raw bar menu and a fresh cocktail list to boot. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º

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SERVINO RISTORANTE Italian Chef and owner Angelo Servino highlights organic ingredients in an array of rustic Italian dishes, including house-made pastas, wood oven pizzas, and seasonal specialties. Located on the bay in Tiburon, Servino also prides itself on itsextensive sustainable seafood program. Savor la dolce vita on the waterfront patio. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º TIBURON TAVERN California The atmosphere here is enhanced by two outdoor patios, two indoor fireplaces and fresh flowers. Happy hour is 3 to 6:30 p.m. every day. 1651 Tiburon

Blvd, 415.435.5996, lodgeattiburon.com s $$ S Í C BLD BR º

WEST MARIN NICK’S COVE American Nick’s Cove offers a coastal escape on Tomales Bay, serving famous barbecued local oysters, Dungeness crab mac ’n’ cheese and cocktails using home-grown ingredients. Large windows in the 130seat restaurant provide picturesque views of Tomales Bay and Hog Island. (Marshall). 23240 Hwy 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR

SAN FRANCISCO /EAST BAY PERRY’S American Perry’s, for over 45

years an institution on Union Street in San Francisco, is known for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its bustling bar. Signature dishes include traditional Cobb salad, prime steaks and, of course, the renowned hamburger. Perry’s also serves a weekend brunch. Hotel Griffon, 155 Steuart St, 415.495.6500, perryssf.com s $$ S Í C D º PIKANHAS BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE Steakhouse This all-you-can-eat steakhouse located in Point Richmond offers different cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken that are slowly cooked with special grills to

preserve all the natural juices and flavors (Pt. Richmond). 25 W. Richmond Ave, 510.237.7585, pikanhas steakhouse.com b $$ S LD

PRESSED Italian Tucked away in the lobby of the Embarcadero Center, this Italian cafe serves a selection of paninis and artisanal coffee for breakfast and lunch. 3 Embarcadero Ctr, 415.781.0302 $$ BL

RICE PAPER SCISSORS Vietnamese Try the popular pork belly banh mi on one of the bright red stools and with a pot of jasmine tea. 1710 Mission St, 415.878.6657, ricepaperscissors.com $$ S Í LD

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RECIPE

Wild Pacific Snapper and Shrimp Ceviche Ingredients 1 pound wild Pacific snapper (or rock cod) fillets, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 pound large (16/20 per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon or lime juice, or more as needed ½ medium red onion, finely chopped 1 to 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded, finely chopped (taste and adjust amount to your heat preference) 2 teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes with excess juice drained ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Avocado slices Tortilla chips, homemade or store-bought

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To Prepare 1 In a large nonreactive baking dish, such as Pyrex or ceramic, combine the snapper, shrimp, lemon juice, onion, jalapeños, salt and pepper. Stir to blend and spread evenly in the dish. The snapper and shrimp should be just covered with lemon juice. If needed, add more juice to cover. 2 Refrigerate the ceviche for 1 hour, then stir to redistribute the marinade. Spread the ceviche again and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until opaque. 3 Before serving, add the tomatoes and cilantro and stir to combine. Top with the avocado and serve with the tortilla chips. RECIPE EDITED BY LYNDA BALSLEV

Novato’s Beso Bistro goes wild.

here in Marin they also encapsulate Beso Bistro. Located in Novato’s Hamilton Field, the restaurant highlights locally sourced organic produce, fresh sustainable seafood and pasture-raised, free-range meat. Wine lovers can embrace their inner Dionysus, with more than 20 selections by the glass and more than 50 by the bottle. Most California appellations are carried here, along with some imports and wines on tap. Guests can enjoy said wines and the restaurant’s coastal Californian fare either inside, with local artwork from the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art on the walls, or on the expansive patio. One of Beso Bistro’s signature dishes is ceviche — which might seem an adventurous recipe for home cooks to replicate, concedes restaurant founder Michelle Berlin: “The concept of ‘cooking’ raw shrimp and fish simply in citrus may sound like something better left to professionals,” she says. “But give it a try.” The acid in the lemon or lime will turn the seafood from translucent and gray to opaque, white and pink. “[The dish] is a delightful gift from our neighbors to the south and the surrounding islands,” says Berlin. “Recipes vary from region to region, depending on what is available, and this recipe is fairly basic, yet customized to what we have here in Marin: locally caught wild Pacific snapper and organic Meyer lemons.” besobistro.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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Try Tomatina for our modern and fresh interpretations of traditional Italian recipes. Our made-from-scratch sauces and housemade pizzas are customer favorites but we are best known for our signature piadine—fresh, hot fl tbread topped with cool salads, ready to fold and eat.

Having a bowl of ramen conjures up feelings of comfort, simplicity, and warmth so we’ve made it our mission to spread that wonderful feeling by sharing our own recipes at Uchiwa Ramen. We treat you as a guest in our own house, where we make everything from scratch with fresh, locally sourced natural ingredients. UCHIWA RAMEN

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5800 Northgate Mall, San Rafael, CA 415.479.3200 tomatina.com

Come enjoy local, organic, non-gmo Italian cuisine and handcrafted libations from the full bar in our family-owned restaurant open since 1995. We also feature an extensive wine list, a robust happy hour and two private dining areas as well as patio dining. Located just off Highway 101.

Sitting atop the Bay with unobstructed views, Scoma’s delights with incredibly fresh, creative food and warm, personal service. We offer steaming whole crabs, hearty chowders, clams, perfectly grilled fish and specialties. Seasonal offerings and perennial favorites keep the menu as lively as the daily catch.

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Located in the heart of Mill Valley, Prabh Indian Kitchen is a cultural experience offering authentic Indian food in a traditional way. This casual yet stylish Indian restaurant is a cut above the rest, with an enclosed sunny porch for year-round dining with a view. Come enjoy a well-spiced lamb rogan josh or sizzling kebabs with us soon. PRABH INDIAN KITCHEN

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Start your evening, or end a long work day at San Rafael’s fine t neighborhood grill. RangeCafe offers local wines, classic cocktails and ice-cold beer. Our outdoor patio is a great place to unwind and meet with friends for happy hour priced appetizers and drinks. RANGECAFE

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W ELVE YEA RS AGO, Jill Sellers

and her husband, Scott, moved from San Francisco to Larkspur with their 15-month-old daughter. The home they chose had six bedrooms, which they appreciated, as they planned on having more children. As intended, the Sellers added two daughters to their family in the years that followed. “It was a lovely home and it got us through the early years of raising kids,” Jill says. “But it had a choppy floor plan and very low ceilings.” The couple briefly considered buying another home in the same neighborhood, but quickly realized renovating would be more cost-effective. So last year, they moved out and hired a team of professionals to realize their dream. The biggest changes were to the common areas. They pushed out into the front yard six

feet. Next, they flip-flopped the kitchen and family room, knocking down a wall between the two to give the home a more open feel. And by reworking the roofline, they were able to increase the ceiling height. “Before the remodel we had a galley-style kitchen at the back of the house. I found that I was in this space alone a lot of the time,” recalls Jill. “What I wanted was a space where the whole family could gather while I cooked.” The Sellerses also moved the front door and carved out a now-well-used mudroom from the old entryway area. Another major modification was relocating the staircase. Moving it allowed a once-cramped laundry room to double in size. The new stairs are also considerably grander and more in keeping with the scale of

the home. “The old staircase was tiny, just 27 inches wide,” says Jill. Upstairs, they expanded the footprint of one of their daughter’s bedrooms, gutted a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and added a skylight to the hallway. To give the home a nautical feel, the walls of the common spaces were enhanced with tongueand-groove siding. “We both grew up sailing and are really attracted to a coastal- style home,” says Jill. “The old house had some of that, but we really tried to bring more of it out.” Jill brought in an interior designer to help furnish the space and consult on finishes. One of her favorite new pieces: a living room sofa that doubles as settee. “I like to stay out of the sun,” says Jill. “But if I lie down on it with the doors open I get the feeling of being outside even when I’m not.” m

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THE DETAILS WHERE THEY LIVE The Palm Hill neighborhood of Larkspur WHAT THEY OWN A six-bedroom, fourand-a-half-bath California Coastal ARCHITECTS Eric Layton of Patriarch Architecture & Development in Larkspur and Norah Frei of Frei Design in Larkspur CONTRACTOR Phil Gazzoli of Gazzoli Construction in Petaluma INTERIOR DESIGNER Jennifer Corteville of Yellow House in Corte Madera

Opposite: Opening up walls can dramatically change the flow of a home. This page, clockwise from top left: Ample counter space means kids can help with meal prep; a soothing color palette, wainscoting, and simple wall decor is all it takes to achieve a chic coastal vibe; pool area; Jill Sellers, her daughters and the family pooch; pretty in pink; small touches make a house a home.

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Marin Home / GARDEN

THE DETAILS Permeable Paths When

Despite an abundantly rainy winter, Marin residents continue to be mindful regarding smart landscape water use. Fortunately for gardeners, many water-wise tactics are low maintenance and many drought-tolerant plants look quite attractive. With those benefits in mind, here are some water-smart gardening techniques and plant suggestions to enhance your garden while protecting your water bill. KIER HOLMES

TIPS FROM THE EXPERT “Mass drought-tolerant plants together — for example, a swath of echeveria under a swath of upright rosemary — and pay attention to how different leaf shapes reference and highlight each other,” says Beth Mullins, owner of Growsgreen Landscape Design in San Francisco. She also recommends using gravel and permeable hardscapes to add texture to a garden and conserve water.

WATER-WISE PLANTS Westringia Grevillea Fremontodendron Agave Salvia

Yarrow Agastache Yucca Euphorbia Muhlenbergia

BETH MULLINS (TOP LEFT); KIER HOLMES (PLANTS)

Low Water, High Impact

installing paths and patios, consider using materials like decomposed granite and gravel that allow water to drain into your garden as opposed to into storm drains. Lose the Lawn Consider replacing your lawn with a drought-tolerant ground cover or native no-mow fescue blend. Go Native If you plant local drought-tolerant flora like ceanothus and manzanita, the butterflies and bees will thank you. Be Direct You can channel rainfall where it’s most needed by installing a dry streambed — a ribbon of small and medium stones in the pattern of a natural stream. Time It Install a drip irrigation system with a smart irrigation timer that uses info about the weather, your plants and soil to give your garden a customized, targeted amount of water. Be Colorful Plan for year-round visual interest by planting a variety of grasses, perennials, shrubs and succulents that survive on limited water but provide structure and contrast. Much Mulch A layer of natural mulch over garden beds reduces both evaporation and weeds. Natural Soils Make sure your soil is healthy by adding organic compost and organic fertilizers. Rock It Incorporate rocks and boulders of all sizes into your landscape for height and structure and to define spaces.

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Love Is in the Air As a landscaper whose work requires me to get up close and personal with plants, I will always, if you ask me to pick a favorite type, choose the lesser-known but very distinct air plant. And why is this plant, also known as tillandsia, my top pick? Read on to learn why air plants truly soar above the rest of the bunch. K.H.

All the Buzz

Want to bring beauty and motion to your garden while also helping to support important pollinators? Here are creative ways to grow a pollinator-attracting garden and some proven ideas on what to feed our local buzzy friends. K.H.

THE DETAILS Did You Know Without the work of pollinators, many plants that we rely on for food could not produce seeds, fruit and vegetables. Welcome Mat Create a habitat rich in plants that are high in nectar and pollen, are diverse in height, shapes, and colors, and provide winter shelter. Consider creating a bug hotel — a structure created from natural materials like pottery shards and hollow bamboo. Bee Bar Plant a diverse collection of native bee-friendly flowers that bloom early, mid and late season to insure steady nectar and pollen supply. Butterfly Buffet Monarchs and swallowtails will visit if you plant nectar-rich flowering plants; also consider host plants like native milkweed and fennel for egg-laying and larvae food. Totally Tubular If you like hummingbirds, plant flowers that are tubular, scentless and brightly colored (red, orange or blue). Remember, variety is the key to hummingbird happiness. Drinking Hole Providing a source of water is essential for butterflies, so create a mud hole — a permanent puddle providing both water and mud minerals — or make a bath from a shallow plate filled with pebbles to create good perching spots for visiting bees, then add water. Patchwork Partners Consider creating a corridor of pollinator gardens filled with native plants in your neighborhood to help restore healthy communities of beneficial insects and pollinators. Green, Please Avoid using nasty chemicals and toxic pesticides, herbicides and insecticides. Doing this helps maintain a healthy ecosystem and all life forms — including yours. BEST PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS Borage Calendula Sunflowers Lavender California poppies

Aster Coneflower California lilac Yarrow

TIPS FROM THE EXPERT “Plant large patches of a single pollinator-friendly plant (each patch at least 3 feet by 3 feet), because a pollinator in search of food will locate large patches much easier than a single plant and will hang out longer,” says Jaime Pawelek of Wild Bee Garden Design. She also recommends leaving some garden areas mulch-free for ground-nesting bees — over 70 percent of bees nest underground and need bare soil for digging.

THE DETAILS Variety These evergreen lovelies come in many leaf shapes, colors and textures — all resembling sea creatures with wildly crazy tentacles. The Dirt Not requiring soil, they are not confined full-time to a container. Unlike what the name may suggest, air plants don’t absorb all their moisture and nutrients via the air but through their leaves. Fuss Free Air plants are shockingly easy. To water, submerge the entire plant in a container of rain or bottled drinking water anywhere from 15 minutes to 10 hours weekly. Air plants absorb only as much water as needed, so you won’t overwater this way. After removing from the bath, turn the air plant upside down and gently shake off excess water from its base (they hate wet feet). Light Up Air plants prefer bright, indirect light with good air circulation. In the outdoors, a porch or gazebo-like structure allows the desired amount of filtered sunlight plus needed frost protection. Versatility The possible arrangements are endless — air plants can be mounted on driftwood, attached to wreaths or nestled in seashells.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION • They are especially fond of bright, steamy bathrooms. • Use a specialized fertilizer in the water monthly. Try bromeliad. • Leaves on a droughtstressed air plant curl under, have a flat color and turn brown at their ends. These are safe to trim off.

TIPS FROM THE EXPERT Susie Turner, owner of Green Door Design in Mill Valley, specializes in custom plant arrangements. She says, “Air plants look amazing nestled into living succulent arrangements, giving height and texture, and can easily be removed for weekly watering.” Turner’s favorite: tillandsia juncea paired with tall orchids, as they add a grassy look and wispy effect, artfully filling in the spaces.

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ALAIN PINEL

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110 Winding Way | 5bd/5.5ba Donna Goldman | 415.509.2427 110WindingWay.com

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NAPA $950,000

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343 Durant Way | 3bd/2.5ba Jonathan Marks | 415.307.0505 343DurantWay.com

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1109 Shelter Bay Avenue | 2bd/2ba J. Nelson/M. Fallone | 415.259.8311 NelsonFallone.com

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Bradley Real Estate is Proud to Present Our 2017 Top Producers

TOP PRODUCERS Company Wide BOB & FRAN DONLAN (415) 717-1096

TOP PRODUCER Petaluma Office RICK WARNER (415) 302-6348

TOP PRODUCER Kentfield Office CAROL SCOTT (415) 971-5676

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TOP PRODUCER Novato Office AMY DILLER (415) 716-1659

TOP PRODUCER Mill Valley Office MICHELE AFFRONTE (415) 798-0236

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TOP PRODUCERS Sonoma County Team GAIL & LEVI SWIFT (415) 847-2836

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ExtEnsivEly REnovatEd CountRy Club EstatEs MastERpiECE! Feast your eyes upon this contemporary farmhouse inspired gated estate which has been meticulously redesigned and crafted to blend rustic elements with modern amenities. Offering over 4,500± square feet with 4BR/4BA in main house plus 1BR/1BA guest suite and 1BA in the ”party” pool house cabana. Main house features a huge centralized chef style kitchen with massive Statueritto marble island and picturesque views of Mt. Tam and the Bay. The sumptuous master suite (main level) also provides a bounty of Italian marble, highlighted by a massive rain shower. Two view decks capture Mt Tam and two bridge vistas. 355MargaritaDrive.com

Offered at $3,895,000

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947 Sacramento Street | $235,000

Own a piece of the Gold Rush Era in Historic Dutch Flat, CA 1.5 miles off I80, between Auburn and Truckee, this 4 bed/2 bath 1850's charming home is located in "the sweetest town you've never heard of”. www.947Sacramento.com

121 Deer Hollow Rd | $3,500,000

Exclusive San Anselmo estate. Extensively remodeled and expanded. 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, wine cellar, media room, library, den/office, bonus room. Outdoor kitchen with fireplace, pool, two zip lines, and professionally built tree house. Separate pool/guest house with full bathroom, kitchen, and washer/dryer. NOT ON MLS www.121deerhollow.com

Julie Kennedy REALTOR® LIC# 01370835 415.497.8584 juliekennedy@zephyrmarin.com

Nathalie Kemp

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182 Irwin Street, San Rafael

302 Ignacio Valley Cir., Novato

149 Ridgeway Avenue, Fairfax

ANASTASIA SHELDON 415.302.4123

SPIRO MARIN 415.225.6412

LISA PEROTTI 415.298.1899

23 Via Cheparro, Greenbrae

1052 Lea Drive, San Rafael

21 Hawthorne Avenue, Larkspur

DOMAIN MARIN 415.302.3198

TEAM O’BRIEN 415.342.1968

CHRIS DENIKE 415.250.8052

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2523 California Street

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“I’m returning to Vanguard where I started my real estate career, but now in Marin County and even better in our new Mill Valley office on Miller Avenue. It’s so good to be HOME.”

We continue to attract outstanding real estate professionals who are looking for a fresh approach to the business.

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COLDWELLBANKERLUXURY.COM

108 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, BELVEDERE | Price Upon Request Stunning gated 4 BR/4.5 BA luxury residence features outstanding views, lush gardens, walls of glass, custom designer finishes, three fireplaces, gourmet kitchen and more. Must see to appreciate. homecb.com/108GoldenGateAvenue

41 LOVELL AVENUE, MILL VALLEY | $ 2,650,000 Location! This luxurious townhome overlooking downtown Mill Valley is truly one of a kind. Completed in 2015, this 3BR/3.5BA home offers a private in-home elevator, high ceilings, classic white oak floors, and attached two-car garage.

Carolyn Hansen

415.269.3064 | Carolyn.Hansen@cbnorcal.com CalBRE #01343989 ÂŠ2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks are registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker has not and will not verify this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard this postcard; it is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. Real Estate Licensees affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are Independent Contractor Sales Associates and are not employees of NRT LLC., Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC or Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

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Spectacular Ultra Contemporary Home 86 Sugarloaf Drive, Tiburon $7,300,000 86Sugarloaf.com

• State-of-the-art • Awesome,

complete 2017 renovation

unsurpassed views of San Francisco, the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge,

and Mt. Tamalpais • Five

bedrooms, three and one-half baths, 4000± sq. ft., 14345± sq. ft. lot

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Barbara Major | 415.999.9706 | barbaramajor@me.com | marincountyproperties.com | CalBRE# 00808665

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San Rafael

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East Coast Meets West Coast Brick pillars open to the tree-lined drive leading to this stunning two-time Marin Designers Showcase property. Taken down to the studs, rebuilt and expanded under the guidance of famed architect M. Dean Jones, the residence is now one-story and over 6,000 square feet. Updated again in 2013, the home offers an open floor plan where every room flows to the exterior grounds. Sited beautifully on over 1.5 acres, the exclusive Country Club estate boasts sprawling level lawns, regulation tennis court, gardens, large entertainment patio with outdoor kitchen, pool and spa, and all-encompassing breathtaking panoramic Bay to Mt. Tamalpais vistas. This is truly a family compound built for indoor/outdoor living year-round.

Lindy Emrich 415.717.4005 lindy@sir.com

CalBRE# 00511105

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ACTIVE LISTINGS

Puente del Mar, Stinson Beach $1,499,000 3/4 acre private building site on the California coast. PuenteDelMarLot.com

RECENT SALES

COMING SOON IN STINSON BE ACH

20 Calle del Sierra, Stinson Beach $1,049,000 319 Seadrift Road, Stinson Beach $3,600,000 39 Forres Way, Inverness $1,795,000 *All prices list price.

3 Bed/2 Bath Oceanfront on the Calles Two units on the sand with unobstructed views. Rare 5 Bed/6 Bath on the Calles Spacious luxury property just steps from the beach.

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3605 Shoreline Highway Stinson Beach, California Cell | 415.203.2648 Office | 415.868.9200

sherfeygroup@ggsir.com TheSherfeyGroup.com CalBRE# 01292055

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$4,500,000

Larkspur

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Premier Resort Living in Larkspur This newly remodeled estate is what everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waiting for! Enjoy your own private oasis situated on a coveted knoll-top lot in the sought-after Palm Hill neighborhood. This expansive one-level estate features a stunning main house, guest house, entertaining courtyard with pool, flat lawns, raised planter beds, patios and panoramic views of the hills and Bay. Gated and private, this home reflects a keen eye for design and function with a stunning new kitchen, family room, master suite with Loewen doors, ample natural light, and open spacious living areas that accentuate the indoor-outdoor California lifestyle. Main House

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4 Bedrooms

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3.5 Bathrooms

1 Bathroom 2-Car Attached Garage

Whitney Rich

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NOT ON MLS— POCKET LISTING

Magical 1.8± Acre Property In the Flats of Kentfield 104 Cypress Avenue, Kentfield

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$4,200,000

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Sleek Modern Winship Park View Home

72 Baywood Avenue, Ross

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Christine Christiansen

415.259.7133

christine@sothebysrealty.com ChristineChristiansen.com CalBRE# 01393098

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Kent Woodlands 14Madrone.com

Impeccable Custom Mediterranean Ideally located in the flats of Kent Woodlands in a private, gated, estate setting at the end of a small cul-de-sac. This extraordinary five bedroom, four and one-half bath custom home, completed in 2007, offers exquisite finishes, striking architectural details, spaciousness, abundant natural light, and seamless integration with the many outdoor living, entertaining, and recreation areas. Almost every room opens to either a veranda, yard, patio, play area, or swimming pool. Lush, mature and varied landscaping. A grand living and dining room, stunning gourmet chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, luxurious master suite with a private veranda, poolside office, den/media room, and an outdoor kitchen and fireplace are among other distinguishing features of this exceptional home.

Howard Wynn

Broker Associate 415.828.9966

howard@howardwynn.com HowardWynn.com CalBRE# 01211772

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Large Country Home in Woodacre This beautifully remodeled six bedroom home with panoramic views of the hills, sits on a big (almost 3/4 acre) sunny lot with fruit trees, a vegetable garden and play areas. Pride of ownership is evident, from the soaring atrium entrance and beautiful use of wood, to the open chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, family room, formal dining room and sunken living room. Walls of windows and glass doors open to wrap-around decks and patios, making this gorgeous home perfect for entertaining inside and out, epitomizing country

living at its best! A private oasis just 10 minutes from Fairfax.

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Margo E. Schein 415.271.5325

meschein@comcast.net CalBRE# 01203978

Nicasio Private Sunny Retreat 1979 vintage four bedroom, two bath home on a private 4.38Âą acre knoll, surrounded by majestic redwoods and wonderful gardens features a separate guest house and workshop. Just an hour from San Francisco, yet feels a world away.

$1,550,000 1949NicasioValleyRd.com

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$1,699,000

Greenbrae

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Elegance and Value in Greenbrae Exquisitely remodeled home with vaulted ceilings, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, huge master with fireplace and luxurious baths. The designer kitchen features quartz counters, Thermador range and custom cabinetry. Enjoy private outdoor spaces including a sunny, flat lawn. Kentfield schools, easy commute, walking paths and a community pool all add up to the perfect Marin lifestyle!

Just Sold: Morningside Charmer

Just Sold: Unique Sonoma Setting

This charming Cape Cod featured three spacious bedrooms, flat lawn, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playhouse and bonus craft area. Attic space for potential master bath. Lovely kitchen and elegant styling throughout.

Media placement, outdoor staging and a property website with hybrid video sold this lovely property. The private, yet close-in wine country location was featured in the successful marketing.

Sold Off Market: $1,550,000

Sold: $1,240,000

See photos at JulieLeitzell.com

Julie Leitzell 415.309.7074

julie.leitzell@sir.com JulieLeitzell.com A member of the Top Agent Network CalBRE# 01496211

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S H A N A R O H D E - LY N C H Experience the Difference

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S H A N A R O H D E - LY N C H Experience the Difference

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THE COASTAL REAL

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Liisberg& Kalinoski

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30 Palo Alto San Francisco Offered at $3,295,000 4 BR | 4.5 BA | Sweeping views

Gorgeous home in Clarendon Heights. Sweeping views of the Bay, bridges and downtown with 3 decks. 4 beds, 4.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, library, media room & roof deck– entertain in style! Laundry & 2 car garage. www.30PaloAltoAve.com

Nina Hatvany Luxury Property Specialist 415 345 3022 nina@ninahatvany.com ninahatvany.com License # 0152226

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Only a Five Hour Drive from Marin…Trinity Riverfront Paradise

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Magnificent home nestled on the edge of the Trinity Alps Mountains Wilderness Area fronting the designated Wild and Scenic Trinity River in Northern California. Architecturally designed to fully capture stunning river and mountain views, as well as the lush and tranquil surrounding landscape. Enjoy the kayakers, river rafters, and fishermen floating by from the privacy of your home. Quality workmanship and materials throughout utitilizing this areas finest artisans. Out buildings, small lake, swimming pool with outdoor kitchen overlooking the river, tennis court, gardens, orchard, bridge, stream, and pathways meander through 7.6 acres of mature landscaping. Abundance of water, wildlife. A nature lovers paradise in an elegant setting. 196 Grey’s Flat Road, Burnt Ranch, CA Offered at $2,700,000 I 196greysflat.com Eve Miller Community Realty, Eureka, CA (707) 498-9765 I evemiller@suddenlink.net communityrealty.net I BRE #019056355

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We needed a place to play.

Paragon is with you as you move through lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stages & places.

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FEATURED MARIN LISTING 74 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE | Mill Valley Offered at $2,349,000 | 74MountainView.com

This delightful 2,975 sq.ft. home lives surprisingly large. The main level features a stunning living room with a bay window, crown molding and the original marble fireplace. A sun drenched master bedroom features vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, spacious sitting room and gorgeous French doors that open onto the deck. A+ location on a flat street in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Marin.

SHENNA MOE 415.846.9538

Moe@AgentMoe.com LIC# 01854690

300 DRAKES LANDING RD., SUITE 120 / 415.805.2900 GREENBRAE, CA 94904 / PARAGON-RE.COM

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Looking Back

A Tale of Two Cities

What a difference a hundred years makes. BY JIM WOOD

N RECENT YEA RS, pleasure craft have been known

to break their moorings in Sausalito and drift across Richardson Bay and into the docks of multimilliondollar bayfront homes in Belvedere. It’s a constant issue. However, 100 years ago, that line of white structures lined up on the island across the bay were not Belvedere mansions, but a string of codfish-processing plants. And those schooners in the bay? “They’ve probably just returned to Sausalito from waters off laska or Siberia with tons of codfish aboard,” says Dave Gotz, archivist at the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society. “After the cod was unloaded, it was dried and salted and sent over to San Francisco for distribution.” According to Gotz, also in the above circa 1920 photo are five ferries, four of them capable of carrying cars as well as passengers. “The smaller one in the middle left of the photo is the Marin, which is about the size of the ferries that now cross San Francisco Bay.” m

They’ve probably just returned to Sausalito from waters off Alaska or Siberia with tons of codfish aboard.

COURTESY OF BELVEDERE-TIBURON LANDMARKS SOCIETY

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