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Contents
FEB RUARY 2019
Features 42 Full Circle A health crisis leads to the discovery of a Marin man’s parents.
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46 Sweet Clarity The benefits of meditation. 50 Cracking Your Code The future of DNA research is just beginning to unfold. 56 [415] Top Doctors Understanding Lyme disease; the area’s best physicians.
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32 Essentials Valentine’s Day gifts. 34 Reading List A Larkspur author’s debut novel. 36 FYI Local writers’ groups help you put pen to paper. 38 Conversation Rocker Chris Robinson loves Marin.
Destinations 77 Travel Buzz Destinations you won’t want to miss.
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Out & About 83 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond. 88 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area. Gauguin: A Spiritual Journey at de Young, S.F.
100 On the Scene Snapshots from events in Marin and San Francisco.
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Marin Home 105 Backstory A new Mill Valley home from the ground up.
COLUMNS
Photographer Jack Wolford took this photo of Kayse Gehret meditating at Soulstice Mind and Body Spa in Sausalito.
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They soar to the top. James Adams Jennifer Agard Romeo Agbayani Edward Alfrey Michael Alvarado Peter Anastassiou Robert Anderson J. David Andrew Tarun Arora Alex Barchuk Mark Bason-Mitchell Anjuli Basu Adam Baumgarten Mark Bazalgette Robert Belknap Patrick M. Bennett Mitchel Berger Yamilee Bermingham John Bettinger Sally Boero Julie Bokser Charles Bookoff Nelson Branco Peter Bretan Ray Brindley Michael Brook Eric Buxton Robert Byers Aida Calvillo Alexis Cardellini Imok Cha Lee-May Chen Cynthia B. Clark Catharine Clark-Sayles Arthur Cohn Ilkcan Cokgor Susan Cumming Anne M. Cummings Nona Cunningham Tancredi D’Amore Susan Dab Russell Davis Wendy Davis
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William J. DeMartini Brian DeMuth Keith Denkler Sujoya Dey J. Jim Dietz Deborah Doherty Mark Drucker David Scott Duffy Peter Eisenberg Ahmed El-Ghoneimy Genevieve Estilo Elizabeth Etemad Cheryl Ewing Anthony Fedrigo Barbara Finzen Sylvia Flores Cheri Forrester Michael Fox John Fullerton David B. Galland James Gardner Tami Gash-Kim Linda Gaudiani Kent N. Gershengorn Jonathan Goff David H. Goltz William Good Cynthia Goodman Flash Gordon J. Michael Graham Joseph H. Greenberg Sajot Grewal Alexandra Haessler Francine Halberg B. Colin Hamblin Terry Hand John Harvey Bobbie Head Erin Heath Donna Hoghooghi Renee Howard Kambridge Hribar
Yngvar Hvistendahl Mark Jacobs John Jolley Ann K. Kao Vineet Kapur Brian G. Keeffe Leah Kelley Abbey Kennedy Uta Kerl Christian K. Kim Amy Kobalter Ralph M. Koenker Philip Kurzman Michael Kwok Lizellen La Follette Barry Landfield David Laub Mark Lawler Lisa Leavitt Crystine Lee John Lee Natalie Lee Jonathan Levin Guy Livnat Meenal Lohtia Jennifer Lucas John Maa Jan Maisel Vikram Malladi Alan Margolin Kristen Matsik William McAllister Jane Meill Rita Melkonian Alex S. Metzger James Minnis Lloyd Miyawaki Khashayar Mohebali Eddie Mozen
Kathryn Najafi-Tagol Harry Neuwirth Adam Nevitt Robert Newbury Andrea Ngo Son Nguyen Benjamin Nichols Bonnie Nickel Merrill Nisam Michael Oechsel David Ogden Alfred Oppenheim Kara Ornstein Dennis S. Orwig Oliver Osborn Laura K. Pak John Panagotacos Sujatha Pathi Joseph Poen Stanley G. Poulos Arun K. Raghupathy Evan Ransom James Robison Curtis Roebken David M. Rudnick Jahangir Sadeghi Nancy Schwartzman Michael Shapiro Ira Sharlip Ripple Sharma Sandra Shefrin Gayle Shimokaji Thomas Shimotake John Shin Kabir Singh Joel Sklar Daniel Solomon
Timothy Sowerby David Sperling Robert T. Sperling Carl Spitzer Ernest H. Sponzilli Paul Stanger Peter Stein Brian Strunk Brian Su Susan Z. Sun Schuman Tam Teresa Tang Cheryl Tansovich James Taylor Robert Teasdale Irene Teper Gregg Tolliver Ann Troy David Tully-Smith Peter Uzelac Michael Vaughan K. Jennifer Voss Noah Weiss Jeffrey Weitzman Stephen Welter Mark Wexman E. Regina Widman Gerald Wilner Michael Yamaguchi Alice Yee R. James Yu
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Editor’s Note
A New Era
Science is pushing the limits of what can be done with your DNA, but is everyone ready for that?
Last year, I too jumped into the DNA discovery pool.
their way into our pages, this month’s first-person article by Adrian Jones started with an introductory email from a friend. “You’ve got to hear Adrian’s story,” he wrote. Usually these “amazing” stories have to do with someone starting a business they want readers to know about. In this case, though, no new product was being pitched. Jones just wanted to share a magical account of life-altering chance and coincidence. Within a month of getting in touch, he was sitting in our office, regaling us with his tale. Little by little, staffers gathered around to hear: about how Jones, adopted at birth, was spurred by a health crisis to look for his birth parents, who turned up closer to home than he ever would have guessed. As he finished, advertising director Michele Johnson gave him a hug, and he and senior account manager Leah Bronson bonded over their connection with Marin Catholic school. Personally, I was stunned. The day before Jones came by, a close friend told me that during a search of ancestry.com for something involving her husband, a message popped up saying her nearest biological relative, a sister, was in Philadelphia. My friend, who was adopted, had not expected to learn of this sibling and her whereabouts. This wasn’t welcome news. My friend hadn’t been looking for her birth parents and was caught off-guard by these direct messages flooding her ancestry.com account. An East Coast family had been looking for her for decades. Again, not information she’d set out to find. She’d sent in a vial of spit for a metabolism test, and the findings had led her to this group of strangers. Soon after though, a faded sepia photo of a long-legged teen at Coney Island in the ’40s changed her mind. Compared to her adoptive family, my friend’s thin figure had always stood out. Her own biological daughter inherited her slim build, and now she could see the hereditary
connection. It wasn’t just the similar physique that freaked her out, but the posture: the kid in the photo stood just the way she had as a teen. Last year, I too jumped into the DNA discovery pool and found out that instead of being one-quarter Slavic, one-quarter German and the rest English/Irish as I’d believed, I had a much more interesting ancestral tree. Somehow, 6 percent of my DNA comes from Central Asia. I do love all Asian food … I thought back to that “Y-chromosome lineage” study years ago that linked a share of the world’s population to invaders like Genghis Khan. My daughter joked that this would explain my house-cleaning tirades. I was also thrilled to learn that 16 percent of my gene pool points to the Italian island of Sardinia. The DNA kit I used gives dietary information based on genetics — for instance, my ancestors were more gatherers than hunters, so I metabolize grains better than I do meats. I also have an unusually high tolerance for alcohol and caffeine. Science is so interesting when it’s about me. Jones’ article pairs perfectly with Kasia Pawlowska’s feature story on advances in DNA profiling. In her article, I learned how scientific breakthroughs in that field have raised privacy issues not unlike those my friend had to face. I also discovered the information from those tiny little spit vials is actually stored and owned by these companies and could be employed in a variety of ways. While Facebook is guilty of mining our political views and buying habits and possibly revealing our bad partying decisions to future employers, companies like ancestry.com and 23andMe could actually link you to a crime, indirectly at least. I urge you to read “Cracking Your Code” and “Full Circle” for a better understanding of just how your intimate information can be used and what the consequences, good or bad, could be.
Mimi Towle, Editor
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OW TH AT JA NUA RY has passed, it really is time to jump on those personal wellness resolutions. In our features section, we’ve got four stories that touch on the topic of health in different ways. Adrian Jones has an incredible first-person account of finding his birth parents; it starts with a heart attack and ends with many reunited hearts. He recommends everyone take the time to get a good grasp of their medical history and risks. We follow with a look at different ways to bring meditation into your life. Writer Kirsten Jones Neff nds there’s a practice for everyone, even those type As out there — what’s important is a method that brings clarity. Next,
associate editor Kasia Pawlowska explores the latest research in DNA profiling. Along with some impressive stats on just how popular those home testing kits have become, she brings encouraging news about aging, from Buck Institute president and CEO Eric Verdin. We wrap up with a story on Lyme disease. Laura Hilgers talks to people who unknowingly had the disease for years— diagnosing it is trickier than you’d think — and, thankfully, shares helpful measures to help prevent it. And as always, we present our annual list of the area’s top doctors, by specialty. Up front we’ve got heart-healthy food tips; a new section called Essentials, this time offering Valentine gift ideas; our book column; and a detailed look at local writing groups — you’ll want to read that if your New Year’s resolution was to write more. In Destinations, you’ll find travel tips on places ranging from Oregon to Oahu. Closer to home, we’ve found three San Francisco hotels that are easy on the budget and high on style. It’s a big issue full of important info on staying well. We hope you enjoy it, then make time for a little calm and clarity in your life.
Daniel Jewett, Managing Editor
We were lucky enough to photograph singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Robinson at the Fillmore in December as he was preparing for a run of three shows there with his band Brotherhood. As we found out, though, one thing he loves almost as much as performing is spending time in West Marin, where he has found a real sense of community.
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Contributors
Kotryna Zukauskaite Illustrator, “Cracking Your Code” (p. 50) Where do you draw inspiration from? I draw my inspiration from the use of language in the articles I illustrate — metaphors, symbolism, key words, allegories. The dictionary and thesaurus are my ultimate work tools in generating concepts for the artwork. What’s the most challenging part of your job? I feel very blessed to do the job I do for a living. I don’t see it as challenging; it’s more like solving an interesting puzzle, and I enjoy solving it. Where has your work appeared before? The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, O, the Oprah Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, Scientific American and other popular science publications, as well as various university presses (Harvard, Stanford, etc.). For my full client list visit kata-illustration.com/about.
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Laura Hilgers Writer, “A Biting Problem” (p. 56) What was the most surprising thing you learned while writing this story? The most surprising thing I learned was how many people in Marin are suffering from Lyme, even though our ticks have a low infection rate. It’s definitely made me rethink how I prep before I go outdoors. Have you had any Lyme disease scares? I had a bull’s-eye rash 22 years ago, in 1994, right after my son was born. I had just gotten back from a trip to Rhode Island, which is a high-Lyme area, and when I found the rash, I asked my doctor to give me antibiotics right away. I didn’t bother getting tested. I had two young children at the time and needed to stay as healthy as possible. Where has your work appeared before? My work has appeared in The New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine and Vogue, among other publications.
Writer, “Full Circle” (p. 42) What are some common misconceptions about heart attacks? What surprises me is how many people do not realize heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S., claiming one out of four lives. For women that figure is worse: one out of three. The symptoms are more than chest pains. What did you enjoy most about writing this story? Setting it free in the hopes that it will enlighten, inspire and help others find their truth. Whether it’s your health or your biological past or both, it’s important to know what makes you, you. Any words of advice for someone in a similar situation? Whatever prompts you to begin your search, do not fear what you will find. Knowing who you are and where you come from is foundational, and your right. Treat everyone along your journey with empathy, as we are all human. Learn more at adrianjones.me.
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CONNECT WITH US TOP GRAM Our top Instagram post this month is by Brian Donald, @samuelbrian_. “This image was taken back in August along Ridgecrest Boulevard on Mount Tamalpais. Once we arrived at the top we were amazed to see about 10 to 12 beams of light being reflected from inside a cloud directly up into the sky so I set up my tripod as quickly as possible and was able to capture this shot before it quickly disappeared. There’s really nothing like a late summer sunset on Mount Tamalpais.” Want to see your photo in print? Tag us @marinmagazine with your best snap.
Top Five Online Stories 1 “John Blackstone” (December 2009) An interview with the Emmy Award–winning CBS News correspondent who recently stepped down from his post. 2 “Out of the Blue” (December 2018) Writer Melanie Haiken tackles the topic of suicide in Marin.
3 “Marin Gives Back” (December 2018) We spoke with over 30 organizations here in Marin and asked exactly how your donations would help them. 4 “Eye for Life” (December 2018) A photo essay tribute to the late Marin IJ photographer Robert “Bob” Tong. 5 SPACES (Winter/Spring 2019) The fourth volume of our semiannual home design magazine.
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Food
ALMONDS
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Nutrients
Protein, fiber, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium
Fiber, protein, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium
Omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, fiber, thiamine
Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B, potassium, selenium
Potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium
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May reduce risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease; can assist with blood sugar control
Can lower bad cholesterol levels, protect bones, improve blood pressure
Can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes
May benefit weight control, help fight inflammation, protect brain health
Improves eyesight, can lower blood pressure, help build stronger muscles
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Vulcan Wrap at Davey Jones Deli, Sausalito, daveyjonesdeli.com
Combination plate with black beans at Carmen’s La Hacienda, Novato, carmenslahacienda.com
Matcha energy bars at Urban Remedy, Fairfax, Mill Valley, San Rafael, urbanremedy.com
Salmone Alla Griglia at Frantoio Ristorante, Mill Valley, frantoio.com
Gnudi with spinach ricotta pillows at Poggio Trattoria, Sausalito, poggiotrattoria.com
Harmonia
Yoga of Marin joins the wellness center now operating at the site of a legendary studio of another sort. In the building formerly known as the Sausalito Record Plant, history may not be repeating itself, but it’s certainly not being forgotten. At Harmonia, one can still find little nods to the legacy of a recording studio that once welcomed musical luminaries like Prince and Fleetwood Mac. You’ll now also find an infrared and cedar sauna, a diverse array of classes, a premier event space, and wine on tap — all reflecting the vision of founder Jennifer Adler, who began leasing the space in 2013. “There have been many parties that have tried to buy the property,” she says. “I have a long-term lease, and I think it worked out HIDDEN GEMS because what I was doing really spoke to the current building owner.” A membership-based club emphasizing wellness and socializing, Harmonia is a well-kept secret Adler wants to share with the world. After reopening in 2015 in extensively renovated form, with a redone garden and entryway and a new 1,800-square-foot movement studio/event area, the space appeals to Marinites for its mix of yoga, networking, massages, concerts and positive vibes. In keeping with the music-studio past, walls display portraits of Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and others, rendered in guitar picks by local artist Dominique Rojas. “I’m always thinking about how we can pay homage to the heritage of the space,” says Adler, who once lent her voice to a commercial recorded at the Plant in her youth. And looking ahead, she’s finalizing plans to absorb 18 classes from Yoga of Sausalito into Harmonia’s activity schedule after learning that that studio would soon be closing its doors. One day she’d like to find someone to team with her and buy the Record Plant site outright. “I really wanted a special location for Harmonia, because we’re not a typical business,” she notes, “and I’m still hoping I will ultimately find a partner who wants to collaborate with me on purchasing the property.” harmoniamarin.com ZACK RUSKIN
Harmonia features a redone garden outside and lots of art inside — like this image of Jimi Hendrix rendered in guitar picks — that pay homage to the building’s past.
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U-Konserve offers a complete selection of waste-free foodstorage solutions that eliminate the single-use packaging associated with daily lunch packing, takeout, picnics, outdoor adventures, bulk grocery shopping and storing family leftovers. Co-Owner Chance Claxton Green Tip “Start small with waste-free living and build up: find a single-use product you can do without (plastic straws, plastic baggies, takeout containers, throwaway utensils, plastic wrap), find a reusable alternative and commit to reuse.” Where to find Whole Foods, The Container Store, natural grocery
stores, kitchen stores, boutiques, package-free stores and online. ukonserve.com
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Wisdom Supply Co. makes a wide range of zero-waste products and systems solutions for classrooms, offices and homes. Owner Heather Itzla Green Tip “Pause before purchasing, and think: will this item become just another piece of forever-lasting garbage in a landfill or waterway?” Where to find Online at wisdomsupplyco.com.
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support a non-disposable life. All the goods are package-free, thoughtfully designed and chosen for ease of use, lasting function and a timeless aesthetic. Owner Molly de Vries Green Tip “Change some daily habits in using single-use disposables. Bring your own coffee cup, water bottle, utensil and bags for shopping. And for more information about everything recyclable go to zerowastemarin.com.” Where to find At the brick-andmortar store in the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, at stores around the world and online. ambatalia.com
182 STUDENTS volunteered during lunch
24 PARENTS ASSISTED
268 hygiene kits assembled
82 SANDWICHES MADE
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Valley Middle School’s Community First program, students and parents assembled hygiene kits and made peanut-butter-andjelly sandwiches for local clients of Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit providing BY THE low-income and NUMBERS homeless people with amenities like Marin Mobile showers and other resources to rebuild their lives. Community First is a school-based program offering a variety of ways to practice community service and guiding kids’ efforts to show kindness, do good and make their community a better place. mvschools.org K.H.
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Local Love
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these sure-to-please gifts. BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA LOVE LETTER It’s the thought that matters — share your most tender ones with help from this book, available at Sausalito Stationery. What I Love About (you) by (me) book, $10, sausalitostationery.com
ADORN YOURSELF This limited-edition Heath Classic Red necklace is a beloved Valentine’s Day item. Large Barrel Necklace in Pomegranate, $160, heathceramics.com
BOUQUET IN BOTTLE Skip the bouquet, and inevitable cleanup, and opt for this bouquet in a bottle, new to EO. EO Natural Essential Oil Perfume in Beloved Rose, $45, eoproducts.com
LOVE POTION Maca root is becoming popular worldwide as an aphrodisiac; get your fix from Novato-based Navitas Organics. Organic Maca Powder, $15, navitasorganics.com
DIONYSIAN DELIGHT Instead of champagne, get your buzz courtesy of local grapes from Pey-Marin Vineyards. 2016 riesling, “The Shell Mound,” $29, scenicrootwinegrowers.com
TOASTY TOES Keep warm and represent the bay with these socks, available at Soxalito in Sausalito. Golden Gate Bridge socks, $10, soxalito.com SWEET TOOTH Can it really be Valentine’s Day without chocolate? Go local with Dandelion’s beanto-bar variety, made in San Francisco’s Mission District. Maya Mountain, $8.50, dandelionchocolate.com
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Literally. When you want the best for your family, start with the best doctors. It’s not hard to find a good doctor in Marin: Our Marin Healthcare District Health Centers have some of the North Bay’s finest specialists and primary care doctors. But you don’t have to take our word for it because this year, Marin Magazine has once again listed several dozen of our doctors among Marin’s “Top Docs.” Our Health Centers are all now affiliated with UCSF Health, marking the launch of a clinically integrated system of care between our Marin community of clinicians and the broader UCSF Health Bay Area network. It’s an honor to partner with California’s highest ranked medical center, and we couldn’t have done it without our “top docs.”
Congratulations to Marin Magazine’s “Top Docs.” James Adams Adam Baumgarten Patrick M. Bennett Catharine Clark-Sayles Sujoya Dey Ahmed El-Ghoneimy Linda Gaudiani Kent N. Gershengorn Sajot Grewal
Ann K. Kao Brian G. Keeffe Harry Neuwirth Laura K. Pak Arun K. Raghupathy David M. Rudnick Kabir Singh Joel Sklar David Sperling
Robert T. Sperling Peter Stein Brian Strunk Irene Teper Stephen Welter Mark Wexman E. Regina Widman R. James Yu
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Author Talk
We sat down with Larkspur’s Jasmin Darznik to discuss her new book, Song of a Captive Bird. MM: What drew you to Iranian poet and filmmaker Forugh Farrokhzad? JD: The longer I write, the more I believe that stories choose us, rather than the other way around. When my family left Iran in the late 1970s, my mother brought just one book: a book of Forugh’s poems. For years I read all I could about Forugh, not knowing it would lead me to write a novel. She wrote about desire, about pain, about courage; reading her was a revelation. The very existence of those poems challenged the stereotype, so prevalent then, and prevalent still, that Iranian women were silent victims of fate. In those poems I found proof of everything America was telling me Iranian women were not and that Iran was telling Iranian women they shouldn’t be. Bold, brilliant, lustful, angry, difficult. Those poems saved me. They still do. MM: The theme of women is featured in your works. Do you think we’re making progress as a society and around the world? JD: For too long we’d taken feminism for
granted — so much so that it became a dirty word. That said, it’s tricky to make broad pronouncements about women’s lives in America, much less globally. For me it makes more sense to scale it back to a more intimate level. So take my story. My grandmother, who was born in Iran in 1920, never went to school. She was a brilliant woman, but completely illiterate. My mother was pulled out of school and married at 13. One generation later, there’s me, an academic and a writer. I would say for anyone like me who has had the privilege of an education, or any kind of privilege, really, it’s time to pay it forward. MM: What is your favorite poem by Farrokhzad? JD: “Sin.” It’s a poem about desire from a woman’s point of view. It landed like a bomb in 1950s Tehran. That poem totally changed her life — no story about her would be complete without it. MM: After delving into her life in this unique way, what would you say to her, given the chance? JD: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. I think many people are looking back and trying to make sense of that time and its complex, ongoing legacy. Forugh died in 1967 under somewhat mysterious circumstances. I’ve always wondered what would have happened if she’d lived until the 1979 revolution. For many of us who left Iran, I think the choice to leave — if we had it at all — has been riddled with both loss and possibility, and not just for ourselves, but for the people and country we left behind. So, if I had the chance, I’d ask Forugh what her choice would have been, and if, given all that has happened, she would make it again now. CALIN VAN PARIS
Local Page Turners Song of a Captive Bird by Jasmin Darznik (Larkspur), Ballantine Books, $27. In Jasmin Darznik’s spellbinding debut novel, the famed Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad takes center stage in a story set against Iran’s pivot toward Westernization in the 1940s. Writing with the same grace, humor and poignant observational detail that made her best-selling memoir The Good Daughter an unforgettable read, Darznik rightly celebrates Farrokhzad’s role in birthing a feminist movement in Iran. A compassionately written, inspiring work of fiction, Song of a Captive Bird proves Jasmin Darznik is a master of her craft and a modern voice of immense talent. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera February 5, 7 p.m. Beyond These Walls by Tony Platt (Berkeley), St. Martin’s Press, $29.99. By surveying the history of punishment in the United States, UC Berkeley scholar Tony Platt unveils a telling and troubling side to our country’s past, present and possible future. Platt traces the roots of America’s criminal justice system from its origins to its current state of over-incarceration. Arguing that politics both domestic and international influence our perceptions of danger and thus inform our criminal justice policies, Platt offers a strategic vision for what will be required to achieve justice for all in this era of authoritarian disorder. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera February 4, 7 p.m. The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler (Mill Valley), Scribner, $26. One certainty of life is that none of us can ever be fully prepared for what — if anything — comes after death. Thankfully, best-selling author Katy Butler has crafted the best possible guide to what comes just before in The Art of Dying Well. By breaking down the dying (and living) process into stages, Butler offers practical and sage wisdom on a number of pertinent issues that range from when to hold off on dialing 911 to the benefits of having a younger doctor. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera February 19, 7 p.m. Reviews by Book Passage Marketing Manager Zack Ruskin.
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Spread the Words
Writers’ groups connect creative souls in Marin. BY ROBIN BREUNER alone in a quiet, sometimes dark space in front of a keyboard and a screen. It’s impossible to socialize or converse while digging into the depths of one’s soul in hopes that what’s poured onto the page will engage a reader. A libation may be involved, but there is no one to share it with when a writer is alone at work. Cue the writers’ group: the antidote to lone creation. WHO ARE THEY? Writing-group participants in Marin come in all forms, male and female, young and old, professional and novice. One of the two best-known groups is Left Coast Writers. “Our members are new and established writers and literary professionals,” says Linda Watanabe McFerrin, a travel writer, novelist, poet and journalist, who founded LCW in 2002. “Some are novelists, some write short fiction, some write short or long nonfiction, some are journalists, and some are poets,” along with editors, book designers and other publishing pros. The California Writers Club (CWC), begun in 1909, is the oldest professional writers’ club in the western United States, with Jack London and George Sterling among the first members. There are now 22 branches statewide; in Marin’s, members range “from published authors to those just starting out on their writing journey,” president Mary Krefting says, and the mission is to build a community of writers who help each other form critique groups, find compatible editors, stay motivated, and generally do what it takes to achieve their writing goals. WHERE AND WHEN DO THEY MEET? As it turns out, both groups meet at Book Passage in Corte Madera. Left Coast Writers gather the first Monday evening of the month in a salon format and often bring in speakers or celebrate a book launch for one of their members. “When we first started the group, I was writing a lot but missing out on the sense of community and connectivity that I enjoy and feel is essential to the creative process,” Watanabe McFerrin recalls. “I felt like I was shut up in a garret, writing all the time without enough contact with
other creative writers.” Social media may be fulfilling some of that need today, she concedes, but face-to-face groups are still important for interaction and getting people out of their own small worlds. CWC meets the last Sunday of the month, except July and August, when “we switch to our summer salon night schedule,” Krefting says. “We’ll meet on a Thursday night, hosted at a member’s home for a more intimate evening where we share our writing over a bottle of wine and potluck appetizers.” Several critique subgroups also meet occasionally. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MEMBER? Anyone can join and support CWC’s nonprofit organization, Krefting says, for a nominal fee that goes toward expenses. Club events are open to the public for a nonmember charge of
$10. “If you’re a writer in Marin, we would love to have you come check us out,” she adds. And LCW is “inclusive and costs very little — less than a couple of lattes a month,” Watanabe McFerrin says. “It’s a drop-in environment for members; there is no mandatory attendance since so many of our members work and travel.” WHY DO WRITERS JOIN? “A variety of reasons, but I feel that having a sense of community is one of the strongest,” CWC’s Krefting notes. “We’re like a little tribe where writers can share their challenges and victories.” Some writers are further along in the process, seeking guidance on finding professional editors or resources for self-publishing and marketing. “We also do our best to put on great speaker events on the craft of writing, as well as workshops and conferences,” she adds. “We may all be at different stages of writing, but there’s so much to share and learn about the writing journey.” As for LCW, “I think the fact that we take an interest in writers’ developing careers is important,” Watanabe McFerrin reflects. Besides its regular salons, LCW sponsors activities that feature members in their own book events, readings and radio appearances. It’s “an even playing field,” she adds. “Guest speakers, writers, editors, publishers amd agents mingle freely and laugh and drink together. Sometimes the person sitting next to you is just the individual you need to spark an important direction in your literary work or career.” The salons, organized around a speaker or panel discussing the publishing business, have included authors like Daniel Ellsberg, Isabel Allende, Michael Krasny and Ayelet Waldman. “Since everyone is in the biz, there’s always a feisty Q&A afterwards, sometimes a book signing and a celebratory cocktail in the cafe,” Watanabe McFerrin adds. “It’s informative, exciting and always fun.” m California Writers Club, cwcmarin.com; Left Coast Writers, leftcoastwriters.com
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Chris Robinson at the Fillmore for his run of three shows with the Brotherhood in December.
Chris R Robinson The former singer for the Black Crowes finds peace in West Marin. BY CAROLYN MCCOY PHOTO BY LENNY GONZALEZ
OCKER CHRIS ROBINSON, songwriter and singer for the bands
Chris Robinson Brotherhood and Green Leaf Rustlers, has found a home amid the soft, rolling hills of Marin. The former lead singer of the Black Crowes moved here five years ago for a change of pace and to raise his daughter outside the chaos of Los Angeles or New York. His time here, when his tour schedule allows, has been peaceful as well as musically prosperous. Why Marin? When I moved here a few years ago it just seemed like a good change from Los Angeles. I wanted to have the community that I never had. I’m from Atlanta and I didn’t have it there. I lived in New York, I lived in Los Angeles and I had great friends but never a community. I love having that in my life. Marin is also nicer too. Just the land itself and the vibration of the North Bay is something that I’ve been searching for my
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whole life. I’ve been lucky enough to travel around the world, but to finally be in Marin is like, “Oh wow!” I’ve been looking for this spot for a long time. What are some of your favorite Marin places to hang out when you’re not on tour? I really like being in West Marin. I love going to the Italian restaurant in Point Reyes Station, [Osteria] Stellina. I like going all the way out to the lighthouse. Nick’s Cove is cool, too. I like being outdoors and hiking, and having access to all this beautiful nature is something that I really, really, really like. Fairfax is like “going to town” and if anyone needs to find me, I’ll probably be at the Good Earth like everyone else. I do love the chicken wings at Iron Springs and if we’re gonna be having a fancy night, we’ll go to Sushi Ran or something in Sausalito. Are you finally settling down after spending most of your adult life on the road? You know, my life has been this way since 1989 when I was 22. I definitely feel as I’m getting older, I would like to be in Marin more and start touring a little less. It has been an incredible gift to be able to do what you love, when you have the opportunity to live your life that way. But there’s a duality. There’s great freedom and great fulfillment, but then it brings up all these other things. It’s tough to miss your kids and your things. But, you know, you make it work. Do you think your ability to grow and change within your music has helped you continue to be successful? I imagine that would be hard to quantify because I am the catalyst of what’s going on for myself. For me as an outsider, dyslexic, weirdo and art-driven child of the Deep South, my connection has always been through my writings. Then I found my way into music; I found that I could sing, that I could write songs or arrange music, not just be
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the performer. I think where I am in my 50s is probably closer to the person I was when I left Atlanta, just in terms of pure artistic expression; the reality is I’m still close to the creative source, if that makes sense. I hope to learn from my mistakes, but all of them have been based around keeping a purity to what I feel music represents to me. For me, it’s not just business, it’s not just trappings or the things that people want: fame, money, you know, the things they associate with success. Those are real and I understand them; they’re just not the things that motivate me. At the end of the day as the artist, I know what makes me happy and what doesn’t, and we don’t have enough time on this planet to not attempt to have some joy, you know? Important to really love what you do. Well, it permeates the rest of your being. Have you discovered any local musicians or bands that you like? Totally. There are tons of musicians out in San Geronimo Valley and people I didn’t know about before. I really like the band San Geronimo, and Darren Nelson and Jeremy D’Antonio from that band. The guys from Soul Ska, as well. I’m not surprised when I am around Marin and see a great band, or it could be just some older dudes playing in the bar and they’ll have some great, cool music. You know what I mean? It’s amazing. You have been very outspoken about the positive effects of marijuana. Have you seen any changes in the public mindset with the new laws? Not in California. I mean, at least not for me. I haven’t known anyone since I’ve lived in California for nearly 20 years who ever had a problem with marijuana. If anything, I think that people have spoken. It’s obviously not what it used to be, at least in terms of the stigma. Now the average person who wants to have “a nice afternoon” knows they are not going to be stigmatized or go to prison, and that is the big victory. It seems like both your current bands have such a different feel and vibe from each other. My Marin-based band, the Green Leaf Rustlers, has [Marin guitarist] Barry Sless, who plays with David Nelson, and [bassist] 40 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 M A R I N
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The vibration of the North Bay is something that I’ve been searching for my whole life. Pete Sears is in the band, too; he was in Jefferson Starship; we only play old country songs. Chris Robinson Brotherhood is my vehicle for my own music and my poetry. Every time you play, you’re a very different group, and even that group will play a little different within a different place on a different day with different electricity in the air. That’s what I like about it. That’s why music was perfect for a dyslexic, ADHD child, because it has a lot of dynamics going on. It keeps me interested. It seems more and more musicians are growing these crazy, bushy beards very much like yours. I’m wondering if you might have any influence on that? I’ve had a beard since the mid-’90s. I guess musicians are lazy, so we don’t want to shave, maybe? Yeah, I’m chalking it up to laziness (laughs). I do like a beard because it represents so many different things. On one hand it represents strength and wisdom and someone of power, and in the exact same spoonful it represents madness and the outsider and something off-kilter — dangerous. So I like the duplicity. That’s a profound way to describe a beard. Most people are probably like, “Oh, I like Mumford & Sons. So I got a beard.” You said you think of yourself as more of a musician than a celebrity. How do you feel like you fit into Marin celebrity culture? I don’t think anyone really cares. If people know who I am because they come to the shows and they like my records or whatever, that’s just being a successful musician. But even when I was in a different life, when I was married to someone very famous, I never really needed that — [celebrity] wasn’t a part of my life. It is what it is and I’ve never, at any time in my life, never went anywhere thinking anyone should ever know me or care or anything. So, I dunno, I never really even think about it. I’m in the soul biz, not the show biz. m M A R I N F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 41
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Full Circle
Born in Marin, an adopted son finds his birth parents — and precious medical knowledge — right in his backyard.
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JAMES YANG
I stepped into a beautiful fall morning. Elated, I held a giant trophy a friend had brought to my recovery room in the ICU of Marin General’s cardiac wing. It was an unsubtle metaphor for beating death. My wife, Liz, and two close friends escorted me to our car in the parking lot, and then it hit me. It was my birthday. October 10, 2016. I was walking out of the very same hospital in which I was born 47 years earlier. I grew up in San Francisco, Denver and eventually Boston. In fact, my parents still live in Massachusetts. It wasn’t until 1993 that I returned to San Francisco, where I met Liz. In 2006 we moved to San Anselmo with our two children, seeking excellent schools and better weather. I have also lived in Brussels and Hong Kong, yet here I was walking out of my birth hospital, on my birthday. Two days earlier, on the 8th, I’d walked into the emergency room wheezing and with severe chest pains. That morning I had left on a mountain bike ride to Lake Lagunitas with three friends. About halfway up steep Shaver Grade, I felt incredible exhaustion, followed by lightheadedness, violent nausea, chest pain and eventually tingly fingers. Fortunately, I was able to ride and walk down to the parking lot at Deer Park school, where one of my friends threw me in his car and raced me to Marin General. I was immediately diagnosed as having had a severe heart attack. My left anterior descending artery, the “widow-maker,” was 100 percent blocked — a condition with a frighteningly high mortality rate. I soon became the proud owner of a stent valve and a new lease on life.
After the stent operation, when the nurses left me alone with my thoughts in ICU, a voice spoke to me. It was the voice of God, universal energy, or maybe it was my subconscious. Yet I had never heard those words before. They were clear and direct. “Find your birth parents.” You see, I’m adopted. I needed to know if heart disease runs in the genes.
LET THE SEARCH BEGIN The first several weeks after my discharge were spent psychologically and physically learning how to deal with my new self as a heart attack survivor. On November 19, exactly six weeks after my cardiac event, I went out socially for the first time since then, to the Log Cabin bar in San Anselmo. I ran into a woman who asked a lot of questions
about my heart attack and whether it was genetic. When I told the woman, Christina Fitzgibbons, that I was adopted, she grilled me about where I was born and what my birthdate was. The following morning, I received an email from her. It included a table from the California Birth Index — the official state record of births — listing all the babies born in Marin County on my birthday. There were five newborns and one of them was listed as born to unwed parents. Maybe that was me? Two days later Christina and I went for a walk at Sorich Park and she explained that she’s a genetic genealogist and helps adoptees find their biological families. She offered her help and I readily accepted it. I told her what little I knew of my birth parents based on what my parents had told me about
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KATI, AMY AND ADRIAN WITH RON AND HIS WIFE
my adoption papers, which I had never seen. My birth mother was of Norwegian descent, had brothers and was Catholic. My birth father was Italian. That’s all I ever knew of them. After our walk, I spit into an Ancestry DNA kit that Christina conveniently had in her car. Two days later, I got a text from her. She wanted to show me something. From the California Birth Index, we’d learned the unwed mother’s last name was Taylor. Christina had looked through directories and phone books from 1969, my birth year, for Alameda, San Francisco and Marin counties, trying to find women of childbearing age with that name. She found two, but one had given birth in September of that year. That left one candidate. Christina told me this woman lived in Marin and could I guess which town? Of course not, I responded. This woman lived in San Anselmo, approximately two miles from where I live now. A wave of goose bumps covered my body. Christina then told me that this woman’s name was Kathryn Taylor*. She was 24 at the time of the birth, she had two brothers, and her grandparents had Nor wegian lineage. Christina told me she’d researched to see if Kathryn attended one of southern Marin’s public high schools in the early 1960s. She could not find any record of Kathryn at Tam, Drake or Redwood high schools. I wasn’t surprised. I had always imagined that my birth mother was from the East Coast. Then Christina remembered I had said my birth mother was Catholic, so she looked for Kathryn at Marin Catholic. In a mighty rush, the goose bumps returned and a huge lump grew in my throat. Sure enough, Kathryn graduated from Marin Catholic in 1962. I couldn’t keep tears from spilling out of my eyes and I shifted so she couldn’t see my emotions boiling over. You see, my daughter was two and a half months into her freshman year at Marin Catholic. For weeks she had unwittingly walked under her biological grandmother’s senior-year class photo on the wall. When Christina showed me a photo of Kathryn as a sophomore I jumped up and screamed, “That’s her!” I did not need DNA to know I was looking at the face of my biological mother. I called my parents and sister, who was also adopted, to tell them everything. They had to know. Things were happening so fast and I
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would feel duplicitous if the search continued without their knowledge. I hated that I had to inform them over the phone, not face to face. They were tender yet supportive. I asked them if they could recall any other information about my birth parents. Mom remembered that my birth father was a title officer. I shared this information with Christina. From the California Birth Index we also knew that my birth father’s last name was Kelly. Why the adoption paperwork listed him as Italian was beyond me, as Kelly does certainly not sound Italian. Regardless, my crack genealogist went to work and found a Ron Kelly, graduate of San Rafael High School, who worked at First American Title in 1969. When I saw his senior year photo, I knew it was him. No question. Case closed. We had found my birth parents in a few short weeks. My DNA results arrived before Christmas and we had our smoking gun. My DNA mapped to first cousins of both Kathryn and Ron.
A NEW FAMILY, UNCOVERED With some hardcore online sleuthing I found Kathryn and her husband living in the East Bay near her daughter, my half-sister, who is married, with three young children. Ron and his wife were in Sonoma, and I have two halfsisters on that side who also live up there, one of whom is married. My three sisters are beautiful. I studied photos of them and wondered if they knew about me. I had conversations with them in my head. Would they embrace me in their lives, I wondered? In late November I started cardiac rehab at the Cardiovascular Center of Marin and began working with a nutritionist. For three days a week I would do cardio workouts, gaining more strength and confidence each time. I also adopted the Mediterranean diet and the weight started to fall off f me like melting snow from a roof. On January 28, 2017, I sent Ron and Kathryn letters. They were each three pages long and started the same way: “My name is Adrian Jones. I was born in the early morning of October 10, 1969, at Marin General Hospital. I am adopted and I believe you are my birth mother (birth father).” Five days later I got an email from Kathryn, with the subject line “Thank You.” She had been waiting for this day for 47 years and had never
She had been waiting for this day for 47 years and had never changed her last name, in the hopes I would come find her. changed her last name, in the hopes I would come find her. Just days earlier she had resigned herself to the fact that I wouldn’t search for her. She told me about her daughter and her family. We exchanged several emails that night and agreed to talk the following morning. Tuesday February 7, 2017, was an extraordinary day. That morning I drove to Novato to do a cardiopulmonary exercise test, where I rode a stationary bike under increasingly difficult settings with leads attached to several monitors. I passed with flying colors and was informed I had “graduated” out of cardiac rehab and had achieved a full recovery. Afterward, I drove to the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley to meet the woman who gave birth to me. Seeing her walk toward me in the lobby was an ethereal experience and I simply cannot describe our first hug. My contact with her elevated my soul and being in her embrace brought a profound sense of closure. We spent the next six hours talking in the lobby. Kathryn and I would meet during the following weekends at places like Lef t Bank, Fa r mshop, a nd t he Sa n A nselmo Cof f ee Roastery. Yet I still hadn’t heard from Ron. Sometime in late February, af ter combing through information on Facebook, we discovered that one of Ron’s daughters, Kati, had recently dated the first cousin of a good friend of mine in San Anselmo. I approached this friend and he encouraged me to reach out to her directly. He said Kati was really open-minded and he offered to help in any way. He just had. Two days later I sent Kati an email and three days after that I met Ron, his wife, his daughter Kati, my other sister, Amy, and her husband, at HopMonk in Novato. Toward the end of March, I met Kathryn’s daughter, my sister Annie. For the first time in my life I had met my immediate biological family. My reunion has been fantastic, even with the complexities that accompany unpacking
decades of separation. My sisters had not known about me, although Ron and Kathryn had told their respective spouses about my adoption before their marriages. I have been welcomed, acknowledged and embraced. We are all learning how to move forward, together. And I have this new biological family to complement my Jones family. There is more love in our lives and especially in my children’s lives now.
FEELING ACCEPTED Not all adoptee reunions go well. Many, in fact, do not, and it crushes me knowing how a fraught or difficult reunion can impact adoptees and families. Rejection twice over doesn’t sit well. Once I “entered reunion,” I became an adoptee advocate striving to help others find their truth. Adoptee truths are different than those of non-adoptees and these ought to be heard. Adoptees can suffer trauma and PTSD and are four times more likely to attempt suicide. We are overrepresented in mental health treatment settings. Our issues ought to be understood. Additionally, I want to open society’s eyes to the inequality we suffer. Forty-two states have laws in place restricting adoptees’ access to their original birth certificates, including California. Without the help of savvy genealogists or DNA companies, we have historically been unable to find our birth families and to discover our genetic medical risks. With that in mind, I encourage everyone to track down their medical information and take action accordingly. It’s an opportunity for preemptive knowledge you cannot afford to waste. What I found out from Kathryn is that heart disease runs in her family and caused at least three deaths: of a brother at 52, her mother at 65, and her father at 71. That would have been really helpful information for me to have had 25 years ago. I am one lucky survivor. * This name has been changed.
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More and more Marinites are reaping the many benefits of meditation. BY KIRSTEN JONES NEFF • PHOTOS BY JACK WOLFORD
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HE IDEA OF sitting still and silent, clearing the mind of thoughts, might send some active Marinites — especially those of us who carry running shoes in our car and a running “to-do” list in our heads — into a small panic attack. But settle into one of the comfy floor seats for Gina Vance’s “Guided Journey” meditation class at Soulstice Mind and Body Spa in Sausalito, and the worries drift away; follow her clear, comforting instructions and somewhere along the way you’ll realize that not only are you meditating, but — shocker! — you are enjoying it. According to Kayse Gehret, founder of Soulstice, a wellness center offering a range of meditation and mindfulness classes, type As have no reason to worry. “People are hard on themselves and think they have to be sitting and completely devoid of thought to be meditating,” she says, “and that is absolutely not true. Whether you’re silent or using mantra and sound, seated or doing a walking meditation in nature, it’s the clarity of awareness that you’re looking for.” The growing understanding that there is no set-in-stone way to meditate may explain why a growing percentage of the population, not only in Marin but across the nation, is integrating some form of meditation into daily life. From hospitals to schools and churches, from remote mountain retreat centers to the conference room at work, the number of local mindfulness support groups and meditation classes is a testament to the popularity of the practice in the county. “The great thing about Marin is that people are extremely open and very curious here,” Gehret says. “So we can offer this wide variety of approaches and meet people where they are in their practice, whether they have an existing practice or are absolutely brand new.”
Why meditation? Transitions, financial or medical hardship, anxiety and depression, or simply a desire for personal growth and a deeper sense of well-being: the circumstances that draw Marin residents to meditation classes and retreats vary widely. “We’ve had people come in and they are in a crucible in their lives — moving, changing jobs, going through 46 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 M A R I N
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divorce. We’ve had a lot of people with a cancer diagnosis and treatment,” Gehret says. “It can’t change your external circumstances, but it can change your perception and resilience when [you’re] going through rough patches in life.” Extensive research on meditation offers evidence of very real health benefits for those dealing with high blood pressure, inflammation, insomnia, irritable bowel, colitis, menopause and insomnia. Regular meditation also appears to ease symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as agerelated dementia. Studies about meditation and aging point to an increase of neuroplasticity, gray matter and cortical thickness — all associated with decision-making and memory — in the brain. Mill Valley resident Christine Curtin Savala, whose mother passed away from Alzheimer’s last year, believes in meditation as preventive medicine. “I’ve seen the effects of Alzheimer’s up close,” she says. “Keeping my brain healthy is definitely a motivation for my practice.”
Opposite, clockwise from top: Spirit Rock in Woodacre; meditation room at Spirit Rock; Daigan Lueck of Green Gulch.
Who meditates? A recent report using data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) found that the percentage of people in the United States who meditate rose significantly over the past five years, from 4.1 percent in 2012 to 14.5 percent in 2017. Worldwide, estimates range from 200 million to 500 million engaging in this ancient practice for spiritual, emotional, mental and physical reasons. Savala, a psychologist with four children, had always had a spiritual interest in Buddhism, but her original impetus for exploring meditation was at least somewhat practical. Twenty years ago she noticed that Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center had a family program some Sunday mornings, so she and her husband could join a sitting meditation class while the kids participated in their own activities. “I can get pretty distracted with the kids and the job and other people’s issues, and meditation creates a grounding and calm, a space between emotion and action. I need that because I can sometimes be a little fiery,” Savala says, laughing. This “space” has become essential to her work as a psychologist and a parent. “Meditation helps me, with my kids and my clients; it makes me be more gentle in life. More deeply empathetic and forgiving.” Bill Hoppin, also of Mill Valley, had just gone through a divorce when he signed up for a weeklong sitting meditation at Spirit Rock in Woodacre. “I went from zero to 160 when I joined that retreat,” he says. The first three days were a struggle, he admits. He felt unsettled and slept through many of the sessions, but during days four through seven, he began to feel extraordinary physical and mental benefits. “I don’t think I would have arrived in that space if I hadn’t struggled during day one through three,” he adds. “The memory of the relaxation I found on that retreat is something I now carry with me every day.” Sausalito resident Carol Hoang works in biotech and turned to meditation a year and a half ago to improve her
workplace experience and performance. “We in Marin are so often the best of the best in our fields, but we can work so hard we drive ourselves right into the ground,” she notes. “I enjoy my work, but I wanted tools to enjoy it even more, to manage the physical and mental damage of a demanding job, and to be able to perform better.” Now Hoang meditates and uses meditation techniques almost every day — standing at a whiteboard or in a contentious meeting at work. “When that reptilian brain starts to kick in, it helps me make better decisions,” she says. “I have more brain capacity.” How much time does it take? Kayse Gehret has clients who, like Hoang, come to class four or five times a week. Other people stop in every once in a great while. Most find that classes and retreats offer the most meaningful experience, but they supplement their practice at home, using a meditation app or what they’ve learned in class. “I think one of the things is realizing that there’s no ‘perfect’ way to approach meditation; there are no strict guidelines like you’d have with a diet,” Hoang says. “You practice and try different approaches and discover what works in your life.” Hoppin now practices integrated yoga as his primary form of meditation, while Savala takes an “as needed” approach, which means there are times when she meditates every day and other periods when the sitting is much less regular. Where can you learn to meditate in Marin? You can find opportunities to try different forms of meditation throughout the county, from free hourlong introductory classes to fee-based weeklong retreats or training sessions. • Anubhuti Meditation and Retreat Center in Novato h o l d s a C r e a t i v e Me d i t a t i on c l a s s e v e r y S u n d a y 10:30 a.m.–noon (donations encouraged), as well as talks, workshops and retreats. • Buddhist Temple of Ma rin in Mill Va lley has f ree Introductory Buddhist Meditation classes every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Green Gulch Farm Zen Center in Muir Beach offers a Sunday meditation instruction and Dharma Talk at 10 a.m. On the first Sunday of the month a Family Program has special programming for kids. • Marin General Hospital Mindfulness Meditation and Relaxation classes are free every Monday, 10–11 a.m. • Soulstice Mind and Body Spa in Sausalito holds fee-based meditation and mindfulness classes and offers massage therapy, yoga, qi gong and a variety of mind-body experiences. • Spirit Rock in Woodacre has a full calendar of fee-based residential and drop-in classes, retreats, speakers and training programs. • Tamalpais Shambhala in San Rafael of fers a Sunday Morning Community Meditation class from 10 a.m. to noon (donations encouraged), plus a variety of workshops and special programs. m
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CRACKING YOUR CODE From exonerating the wrongly accused to tracing genetic ancestry or even changing how we age, the future of DNA research is just beginning to unfold. BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA • ILLUSTRATION BY KOTRYNA ZUKAUSKAITE
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n April 24, 2018, 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo, now known as the Golden State Killer, was apprehended and eventually charged with 13 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted kidnapping, thanks to publicly shared genetic codes. No, DeAngelo didn’t submit a sample to find out what percentage Italian he was, but a distant relative of his did take an at-home genetic test. Using a crowdsourced online database, investigators found that the test taker’s DNA partially matched DNA taken from evidence related to the serial killer. From there, the search was narrowed from a pool of millions down to a single family, eventually leading police to DeAngelo, who lived within miles of many of the attacks. This was the second time that law enforcement used this method to catch a perpetrator, and in the short amount of time since, at least 13 other suspected criminals have been identified in the same way. So even if you’ve personally never supplied your own DNA to an outside party, if your relatives have, this information can be used in a case involving you. DNA is the hereditary material present in nearly all human cells and the cells of almost all other life forms. Composed of four nucleobases (biological compounds) in various sequences, it builds and maintains organisms — similar to the way letters of the alphabet are arranged to form words and sentences — and our understanding of it has come a long way since it was discovered in the 19th century. The DNA molecule was initially isolated in 1869 by Swiss chemist Johann Friedrich Miescher, but it was University of Cambridge biologists Francis Crick and James Watson who first proposed the double-helix structure of DNA, in a 1953 issue of Nature. A few decades later, British geneticist Sir Alec Jeffreys made a breakthrough discovery that led him to develop DNA profiling. That technology came into wider use in 1986 and immediately helped authorities convict a man of two rapes and murders committed within the past three
years. Anyone who’s watched CSI, Forensic Files or any other police procedural TV show in the past two decades has heard of the process, also known as DNA fingerprinting, and for criminal investigators it’s now the gold standard for ascertaining innocence or guilt. Forensic experts extract DNA at crime scenes from samples of skin cells, blood, semen, saliva or other bodily fluids; the processed samples are then compared with those of a suspect, in the hope of getting a match and identifying the bad guy. (Of course, while the turnaround time is seemingly instant on CSI, real-world lab results can take days or weeks or the tests may never be processed at all.) Conversely, DNA has also played an integral part in freeing people who have been wrongfully imprisoned. The Innocence Project, a nonprofit legal organization, uses the testing to exonerate innocent inmates serving sentences. To date, 350 people have been released thanks to those efforts.
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TO YOUR HEALTH
These days, DNA evidence applies well beyond the courtroom. Every day thousands of Americans readily mail their own spit, cheek swabs or stool samples to companies like 23andMe, MyHeritage or AncestryDNA, hoping to learn more about their family history, hereditary traits or other burning issues of existence. And the competition for your spit is fierce. Open a magazine or change the TV channel and you’ll likely encounter an advertisement for at-home genetic tests. People use such kits to pinpoint ethnic origins that might help explain their own pasta addiction or fondness for kilt wearing, to track down relatives or to verify that Fido is indeed a purebred (yes, dog DNA kits also exist). And, increasingly, companies are claiming that understanding your DNA profile can help further your own well-being. Not surprisingly, some of those companies are located in the Bay Area. San Francisco–based Vitagene offers to analyze how ancestry affects personal nutrition and health, claiming that its methodology “leverages big data, machine learning, and the latest scientific research and technology” to devise a client-specific diet and fitness plan. Another company, GenoPalate, employs geneticists and registered dietitians to examine genetic profiles and give targeted nutritional advice. Most of these tests study DNA extracted from saliva; others, like San Francisco’s uBiome, get a bit more intimate, studying mailed-in vaginal swabs and fecal samples to produce information about a customer’s microbiome (the full genetic
complement of bacteria and other microorganisms in a body) and assess gut or vaginal health. So is it worth it? In a 2018 Women’s Health magazine interview, Dr. Leo Treyzon, a gastroenterologist at L.A.’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, says that while uBiome and other purveyors of at-home testing kits can help people take their health into their own hands, the data provided isn’t very insightful yet. “In 2018 we can look at your gut and give you data on it, but the research on what you can actually do with those results isn’t actually there,” he maintains. Even so, DNA products keep appearing on the market. In October 2018, Mountain View–based 23andMe gained an advantage over its competition when the FDA approved a test it uses that examines how the body processes medications, including drugs addressing depression. (Before then, the company was already offering screenings for some of the genes involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and breast cancer, in addition to ancestry-tracing services.) The day after that green light, the FDA seemed to backpedal, stressing that patients and their doctors should not make treatment decisions based on such testing in lieu of medical lab work and exams.
WHO OWNS YOUR DNA?
Regardless of whether you’ve mailed anyone a sample, there’s a good chance you’re already part of a genetic database, or at least part of you is. According to a February 2018
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article in MIT Technology Review, more than 12 million Americans have taken a direct-to-consumer DNA test, a number that by now has undoubtedly multiplied since the recent winter holidays. AncestryDNA claims to have “shattered” its November records thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and says its kits were Amazon’s bestselling non-Amazon-branded product on Cyber Monday for the second year in a row. Yet as the quantity of shared genetic information has grown, so have concerns about what’s done with it. Crowdsourced online databases like GEDmatch, DNA.Land and Open Humans, where users can anonymously upload DNA test results, present privacy issues. Also, test results, for all the interesting insights they yield, can also present data that aren’t always clear, and as with most new scientific and technological strides, it can take time for laws to catch up. Control of that info is another issue: In July 2018 the internet exploded when British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline gained an exclusive right to mine 23andMe’s customer data for drug development purposes. The arrangement was legal, though: after you drop that tube in the mail the testing companies own it, and while there are some restrictions, the range of permitted uses is murky. Most famously, police used GEDmatch to capture
the Golden State Killer and the NorCal Rapist, but data from genetic material has many other possible applications. And while test results can clue you in to your familial or ethnic lineage, they can’t confirm that you’re 100 percent Italian. “Autosomal [numbered DNA] ethnicity estimates really tell us ethnicity from about 500 years ago,” says Colleen Greene, a genealogist who teaches a graduate genealogy course in the School of Information at San Jose State University. “People often do not understand that and get confused, because they know their ancestors lived in, say, Ireland, 150 years ago.” Ethnicity testing can be pretty accurate geographically — good at indicating if your ancestors came from Southern Europe or West Africa — but if you’re trying to boil it down to a percentage, the results are more iffy. Since each company gets a different sample of your genome, findings can vary significantly from one kit to another; “in addition to these differing snapshots, testing companies also use different algorithms to analyze those snapshots, different reference populations to compare data, and different categories for grouping ethnicities,” adds Greene.
USER BEWARE
And ultimately, some people may not be glad to get the whole story. For instance, while many adoptees have successfully
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IN 2018 WE CAN LOOK AT YOUR GUT AND GIVE YOU DATA ON IT, BUT THE RESEARCH ON WHAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO WITH THOSE RESULTS ISN’T ACTUALLY THERE. sought and found biological parents or relatives through at-home DNA tests, that doesn’t always lead to happiness: numerous online forums attest to unwelcome discoveries, from men learning their children were not their biological offspring to people startled to hear of half-siblings whose existence they’d had no reason to suspect. Users of 23andMe and AncestryDNA are cautioned about this risk of unanticipated information and are offered the opportunity to opt in or out of learning about close genetic matches. Both companies also train their customer service representatives in ways to communicate with clients who are disturbed after receiving unexpected news. In 2011, NASA named Gattaca as the most scientifi ally plausible science fiction film to date. Starring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, the futuristic thriller (shot in part at the Marin County Civic Center) depicts a world where genetic engineering is used to perfect the human species. Hawke’s character dreams of space travel, but his genetically inferior status forbids it; undeterred, he buys the genes of a laboratory-engineered individual, takes on that person’s DNA identity and joins the space program. Gattaca was released in 1997, but it took the federal government more than a decade to catch up with its topic. In 2008 Congress passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, known as GINA. It bans use of genetic information in health insurance applications, preventing insurers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on someone’s genetic predisposition for someday developing a disease. The law also prohibits employers from using genetic information in making hiring, firing or other personnel decisions. Still, a bill introduced in Congress could undermine those protections. House Resolution 1313 would let employers offer substantial health insurance discounts to employees who participate in a company-run wellness program that may include genetic screening; the law would let employers charge higher premiums to employees who opt out. In December 2017 the bill was brought to the House floor without committee review but hasn’t progressed since.
THE FUTURE IS NOW
Meanwhile, the future of genetics is looking more sci-fi than ever. This past November, Chinese scientist He Jiankui prompted a global outcry when he announced he’d successfully altered two babies’ genetic code by using a gene-editing technology called CRISPR. His claim has been met with skepticism, and the scientific community unequivocally
condemned Jiankui; the Chinese government suspended his research, and in December he was reportedly being sequestered under guard. But legitimate gene-editing research is happening in our own backyard. “There are a number of labs here that are using the CRISPR technology,” says Kris Rebillot, director of communications at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato. “The Ellerby Lab is one key lab that’s working on Huntington’s disease and they’re trying to do gene replacement therapy.” CRISPR, genomics, and deriving stem cells from patients are just some of the technologies our researchers are using to learn more about the mechanisms of Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and similar age-related neurodegenerative disease. “There is the idea is that we all have two different ages,” says Eric Verdin, president and CEO at the Buck. “One, the chronological age, is how many years you have lived, and two, the biological age, is based on molecular and cellular health,” or more specifically, “Are you like the average population, or have you aged faster or slower?” Blood samples can help provide answers, though the research is still experimental. “We don’t really fully know what to do with these numbers,” Verdin says, “and it’s part of a whole change in the field of aging where we are trying to measure precisely how do people age.” Curious about your biological age? There are spit-in-a-vial kits for that too, from companies like myDNAge or TeloYears. But researchers at the Buck hope their own work can point the way to a proactive, preventive-medicine approach to diseases brought on by aging — interventions that would prevent people from getting sick in the first place — and ways to track the effectiveness of treatments. “The basic research of aging has been going on for close to 30 years, and we’re right at that transition where all of these discoveries are starting to be tested,” Verdin says. “There are a number of drugs that we know now increase health span and life span in animal models, and some of those are actually moving into the clinic as we speak. I would predict,” he adds, “that within 10 years we will have two drugs in the market that will be fighting the aging process.” One of those drugs under development, now in its first phase of clinical trials, was incubated at the Buck, where the ultimate vision, Verdin says, centers on helping people “live better longer and live more gracefully and without diseases. Right now we associate aging with chronic disease, chronic conditions,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be this way.” So could a map to the fountain of youth be located inside each of us? If so, it’s for a quest that’s still underway. m M A R I N F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 55
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A Biting Problem
Diagnosing Lyme disease is a challenging affair. The answer to how many cases we have here in Marin is complicated.
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OR TWO YEARS, Corte Madera resident Kirsten Stein suff ered f rom sy mptoms no doctor could explain. After becoming violently ill over Labor Day 2010 with what seemed like the flu, Stein experienced Bell’s palsy (causing half her face to droop); tingling in her hands, feet and head; and shortterm memor y issues. For several months, her grip was so impaired she had a hard time holding a pencil. B e f o r e t h e “ f l u ,” S t e i n h a d been a ty pical active Marin resident. She did CrossFit two to three times a week. She regularly ran and mountain-biked on Mount Tamalpais. But after getting sick, she had to give up working, exercise and volunteering at her children’s school. Her doctors ordered a n MR I, allergy tests and blood work. Nothing showed up in the results. One doctor told her she was stressed out. Another said she was allergic to spinach. Stein, 49, grew so f rustrated that at one point, she created an alphabetical list of medical specialties — starting with A for allergist and C for cardiologist — and decided to visit a doctor in every field until someone could tell her what was wrong. It was only when she took her daughter to see a new pediatrician in San Francisco, Dr. Michael Cantwell, that she finally got a diagnosis. He turned to her and said, “You don’t look so good.” After she described her symptoms, he ordered a Lyme disease test for her.
By then, Stein had been sick for more than two years and seen 14 doctors. When the test came back positive for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, she was elated. Even better, she had tested positive for the one narrow strain of Borrelia that the Centers for Disease Control consider valid for Lyme. “I thought, not only do I have it, but my blood shows I have it, and I’m not crazy,” says Stein. Stein’s experience goes to the root of what makes Lyme so challenging: it’s a complex and controversial disease, and one that California doctors aren’t always looking for when patients arrive with strange symptoms. It’s also nearly impossible to tell how many cases of it we have in Marin. According to Ma r in Count y ’s Department of Health and Human Services, there were no confirmed cases of Lyme in Marin in 2017 and only two cases in 2016. This makes Marin a “low-incidence” county. And yet when I asked around among my friends, trying to find Lyme sufferers for this story, at least 10 people came forward within 24 hours to speak about their experiences. Raphael Stricker, M.D., past president of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society — and a San Francisco internist with more than 4,000 Lyme patients in his practice — points to a similar pattern throughout California. “There’s a huge disconnect there,” he says. “There
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are a lot of cases that aren’t being counted by the health department.” According to the CDC, there were 90 reported cases of Lyme in California in 2016. But a study co-authored by Stricker in the International Journal of General Medicine shows that in that same year, there were 46,000 insurance claims related to Lyme disease in the state. So which is it? Do we have zero Lyme in Marin? Or are there a fair number of cases here, and throughout California, as anecdotal evidence suggests? “Both are true, unfortunately,” says Matt Willis, M.D., the county’s public health officer. “Your friends are not lying. But they have been probably been diagnosed by methods that do not count as an official case in the eyes of the California Department of Public Health or the CDC. The honest response is that there’s a lot we’re learning about Lyme disease,” adds Willis, who suffered from the disease himself in 2000, while at medical school in Boston. (He found out quickly and treated it with antibiotics.) Lyme is statistically one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases among the populace in the United States, and the CDC estimates that around 300,000 Americans suffer from it each year. There were a record number of tick-borne diseases reported in the country in 2017, including Lyme, babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. And a number of experts are concerned that as the planet grows warmer, tick populations may increase too. In California, the tick that carries Lyme is the western black-legged tick, which lives on host creatures like deer, rodents, and small animals such as gray squirrels. Ticks feed on blood, and because they cannot jump or fly, they wait at the ends of grass or foliage, latching on to clothing or skin as humans and other creatures pass by. In order to transmit diseases, ticks typically need to be attached to the skin for 36 to 48 hours. Fortunately, Marin’s ticks have a low infection rate. According to Kelly Liebman, scientific programs manager at the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District, about 2 percent of adult ticks and 4 percent of nymphs — young ticks, which can be as small as poppy seeds — are infected with Lyme. Adult ticks are most active from the first fall rains into the spring, and nymphs are most active in the spring into the summer months. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell if you’ve been infected. The CDC estimates that only 70 percent of people with Lyme develop the telltale “bull’s-eye” rash, and even that can vary by geographic region. The two-tiered blood test for Lyme, the ELISA and Western blot test, misses up to 60 percent of acute Lyme cases,
Best Prevention Measures When heading outdoors, apply an EPA-registered insect repellent to your skin, such as DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus (the latter two are DEET-free alternatives). Treat boots, clothing and camping gear with products containing 0.5 percent permethrin, which repels ticks. Wear light-colored clothing (to make it easier to spot ticks) when outdoors, as well as long pants, long sleeves and long socks. Stay on trails, and avoid contact with nymph habitat such as leaf litter, logs, blades of grass and tree trunks. Shower soon after being outdoors. According to the CDC, showering within two hours of coming indoors has been shown to reduce the risk of Lyme disease. Check your body and clothing for ticks upon returning from potentially tick-infested areas, including your own backyard. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body. Run clothing through a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes to kill any ticks after you come indoors. If you are bitten by a tick, says Dr. Willis, use finenosed tweezers to reach in and try to grab the embedded tick head. Apply steady, gentle traction backwards to remove it. Dogs can get tick-borne diseases too, so be sure to put flea-and-tick repellent on them. When walking dogs, keep them on leash so they don’t stray into tick-rich environments, and do a tick check when you’re finished.
yet it’s the only form of testing the CDC considers valid. “The testing is antiquated and not very accurate, unfortunately,” Stricker says. This may change. A company in Palo Alto, IGeneX Laboratories, has developed much more sensitive testing for Lyme and is now trying to get FDA approval. Efforts to create a Lyme vaccine are also underway. But for now, Lyme remains difficult to diagnose — and can be just as tough to treat. If it’s detected within the first 30 days after a tick bite, a simple course of antibiotics usually cures the infection. But for people who go undiagnosed for months or years, it can be much more challenging, resulting in “late-stage” or “post-treatment Lyme disease.” That was the case for Lucas Valley resident Lia Gaertner, 46, who was infected twice in a 10-year period — once on the East Coast, while earning a graduate degree in ethnobotany at Cornell, and again in Mendocino, where the incidence rate is higher than in Marin because it’s wetter there and farther north. Gaertner suffered baffling symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and heart palpitations, anemia, and night sweats. “I had 10 years of not being able to sleep at night because of the intense heart palpitations,” she says. Like Stein, Gaertner visited countless doctors. It was only in 2008 — 10 years after her first infection — that a colleague of her husband (who is a doctor) correctly diagnosed her. Gaertner tested positive for Lyme, and other tests indicated that she also had the tick-borne disease Babesia. Co-infections are common in Lyme sufferers and were a problem for Stein, too. Gaer tner, who’s now on the Bay A rea Ly me Foundation’s advisory board, underwent a grueling course of treatment, which included at least six months of antibiotics and fistfuls of natural remedies. Sometimes she swallowed as many as 80 pills, supplements, herbs and tinctures a day. It worked. Five years after her diagnosis, in 2013, she competed in the Tough Mudder race in Tahoe. A year later she ran a half-marathon. As Gaertner and Stein’s stories illustrate, Lyme can be devastating if not intercepted early. But there’s also good news: Matt Willis says a number of events have to occur for someone to become infected in Marin. You need to be bitten specifically by a western black-legged tick (not just any tick). It has to be one of the 2 to 4 percent of ticks that is infected. And it has to embed in your skin for at least 24 hours. “If I have one lingering concern around this, it’s that people have an exaggerated sense of the risk and that it may prevent them from engaging in the healthiest behavior, which is getting physical activity outdoors,” Willis says. “But it’s all about exposure. And there are things we can do to prevent being bitten by a tick.” m M A R I N F E B R UA R Y 2 0 1 9 57
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We asked doctors, “Whom would you send your family members to, or whom would you go to, if faced with a medical problem?” More than 7,200 votes were cast, and the results — approximately 650, all in the 415 and 628 area code — are listed on the following pages. To search by specialty online, visit marinmagazine.com/415topdoctors.
2019 Methodology: Marin Magazine conducted a 2017 survey that has resulted in this [415] Top Doctors list — top physicians practicing in San Francisco and Marin counties who received multiple independent recommendations from their peers. The list was rechecked again this year. The survey process started with a list of more than 3,600 licensed doctors across all specialties in both counties. All doctors on this list were both candidates and eligible voters in the peer-to-peer voting poll. Doctors were allowed to cast an unlimited number of votes across all specialties — they could vote for as many doctors as they wanted regardless of specific area of expertise — but they could only vote for the same doctor once. Response rate was maximized by the following procedures: (a) a long field period of 12 weeks that was further extended to allow all doctors ample time to log in and vote for peers; (b) multiple channels of solicitations including both individual invitations and organizational outreach to maximize contact with all eligible voters; and (c) repeated invitations and reminders to doctors who did not respond to initial rounds of solicitations. At the close of the voting period, approximately 670 doctors with the highest vote counts were short-listed for the database. Each of these doctors received a statistically significant number of votes from peers based on established principles of sampling probabilities and power analysis. LinChiat Chang, Ph.D. 58 F E B R UA R Y 2 0 1 9 M A R I N
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[415] Top Doctors 2019 ALLERGY / IMMUNOLOGY
GAGANDEEP K. SANDHU Kaiser Permanente
HAYDEE M. KNOTT Mill Valley Dermatology
DOUGLAS C. HARRIS Kaiser Permanente
IMRAN JUNAID Kaiser Permanente
KABIR SINGH Cardiovascular Center of Marin
JULIE A. HERSK California Emergency Physicians
RUSSELL LEONG Sutter Health CPMC
JOEL SKLAR Cardiovascular Center of Marin
AMY KOBALTER Dermatology Consultants of Marin
SCHUMAN TAM Asthma & Allergy Clinic of Marin and San Francisco
ANAND SONI Cardiovascular Center of Marin
JOHN LINDSEY MADDOX JR Kaiser Permanente
DIMPI S. KALIRA California Emergency Physicians
CARDIOLOGY JAMES R. ADAMS Cardiovascular Center of Marin SCOTT H. ADELMAN Kaiser Permanente ALAN S. AMENT Kaiser Permanente BENEDICT ANCOCK Cardiovascular Center of Marin MARGARET L. BAER Cardiovascular Center of Marin
DAVID C. SPERLING Cardiovascular Center of Marin ROBERT T. SPERLING Cardiovascular Center of Marin BRIAN L. STRUNK Cardiovascular Center of Marin DAVID J. SULCINER Kaiser Permanente RAMI J. TURK Kaiser Permanente MARK P. WEXMAN Cardiovascular Center of Marin
ADAM J. BAUMGARTEN Cardiovascular Center of Marin
RUPSA YEE Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
BARBARA A. BOYLAN Kaiser Permanente
JERALD A. YOUNG Cardiovascular Center of Marin
SUJOYA DEY Cardiovascular Center of Marin
DERMATOLOGY
KENT N. GERSHENGORN Cardiovascular Center of Marin
TIMOTHY M. BAKER Kaiser Permanente
STEVEN HAO Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
JAMES C. BARTON Kaiser Permanente
RICHARD HONGO Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
SHALA R. FARDIN Southern Marin Dermatology KIM FREDERICKSON Novato Dermatology Associates
PETER HUI Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
ILONA FRIEDEN UCSF Medical Center
ANN K. KAO Cardiovascular Center of Marin
RAVINDER S. GOGIA Marin General Hospital
BRIAN G. KEEFFE Cardiovascular Center of Marin
JOSEPH H. GREENBERG Sutter Health
BJOERN LAURBERG Kaiser Permanente
JODI GROSSFELD Dermatology Consultants of Marin
GARY FLOYD MILECHMAN UCSF Health JACOB MORTON MISHELL UCSF Health RICHARD A. PODOLIN St. Mary’s Medical Center ARUN K. RAGHUPATHY Cardiovascular Center of Marin
JULIA E. HAIMOWITZ Kaiser Permanente RENEE HOWARD Dermatology Consultants of Marin LINDA Y. HWANG Kaiser Permanente
SETH L. MATARASSO UCSF Health DAVID G. MOSKOWITZ Kaiser Permanente BENJAMIN NICHOLS Dermatology Consultants of Marin ASHLEY A. SMITH Ashley Smith, M.D. CHERYL TANASOVICH Greenbrae Dermatology SUZANNE L. WESTPHAL Southern Marin Dermatology SIEGRID S. YU UCSF Health
EMERGENCY MEDICINE VERONIQUE AU Marin Emergency Physicians Medical Group
ZITA I. KONIK Kaiser Permanente KURT KUNZEL Marin Emergency Physicians Medical Group SCOTT T. LANDECK California Emergency Physicians MARC E. LEVSKY California Emergency Physicians CHRISTOPHER L. MARTIN California Emergency Physicians VICKI S. MARTINEZ Kaiser Permanente F. THOMAS MEYER Kaiser Permanente EDDIE MOZEN Marin General Hospital
ANNIE-LAURIE AUDEN Kaiser Permanente
JASON R. NAU Kaiser Permanente
DUSTIN W. BALLARD Kaiser Permanente
MATHER NEILL Marin General Hospital
MARK BASON-MITCHELL Marin General Hospital
BRIAN NISHINAGA Kaiser Permanente
JASON C. BATEMAN Kaiser Permanente
SETH M. PECKLER Kaiser Permanente
CYNTHIA B. CLARK Marin General Hospital
JASON B. RUBEN California Emergency Physicians
ARTHUR COHN Marin General Hospital MICHELLE DENHAM Kaiser Permanente ANNA MICHELLE DENHAM Kaiser Permanente J. JIM DIETZ Marin General Hospital DAVID SCOTT DUFFY Marin General Hospital MICHAEL FOX Marin General Hospital TAMI GASH-KIM Marin General Hospital
CARL SPITZER Marin General Hospital / Emergency JONATHAN W. VLAHOS Kaiser Permanente JEFFREY WEITZMAN Marin General Hospital JASON WILLIS-SHORE Kaiser Permanente JANET H. YOUNG California Emergency Physicians JOHN J. ZECHERLE Marin General Hospital
ENDOCRINOLOGY ERIC BUXTON Eric Buxton, M.D. ANTHONY YIN Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
ENDOCRINOLOGY / DIABETES MICKIE H. CHENG Marin Endocrine Center LINDA GAUDIANI Marin Endocrine Center KEVIN J. KOBALTER Kaiser Permanente ARPITA P. PITRODA Kaiser Permanente ALEX UIHLEIN Marin Endocrine Center
FAMILY MEDICINE GAIL B. ALTSCHULER Practice of Dr. Altschuler
TANIA SADOUN Kaiser Permanente
J. DAVID ANDREW Prima Medical Foundation
TOBY OTIS SALZ Toby Otis Salz, M.D.
ROBERT BARTZ UCSF Medical Center
JORDAN M. SAX Kaiser Permanente
ROBERT BELKNAP Robert Ellsworth Belknap, M.D.
D. SCOTT SCHMIDT Kaiser Permanente
DANIEL M. BLUMKIN Kaiser Permanente
KIMBERLY A. SCHRAGE Kaiser Permanente
MARK BOHLANDER Kaiser Permanente
ALAN SPAIN California Emergency Physicians
SEAN O. CALANDRELLA Kaiser Permanente
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[415] Top Doctors 2019 RICHARD A. CHRISTENSENDALIA Kaiser Permanente IRINA DEFISCHER Kaiser Permanente JONATHAN K. DELSON Kaiser Permanente ELIZABETH ETEMAD Prima Medical Foundation JAY F. FAIRBORN Kaiser Permanente PATRICK FLYNN Kaiser Permanente CHERI FORRESTER Prima Medical Foundation MARGARET GOLD Kaiser Permanente J. MICHAEL GRAHAM Prima Medical Foundation SUSAN H. GROSS Kaiser Permanente B. COLIN HAMBLIN West Marin Medical Center ORNA HANANEL Kaiser Permanente BRIAN HERTZ Kaiser Permanente CATHERINE HURLEY Kaiser Permanente MATTHEW J. KATICS Marin General Hospital ALPANA KHARKAR Kaiser Permanente TOMAS KUBRICAN Prima Medical Foundation
JACK S. NADLER Kaiser Permanente
JEFFREY M. FOX Kaiser Permanente
SCOTT SINNOTT Kaiser Permanente
CATHARINE CLARK-SAYLES Marin Internal Medicine
PHONG NGUYEN Kaiser Permanente
SURAJ GUPTA Kaiser Permanente
AZITA TAGHAVY MGH Hospitalist / Adult
ELIZABETH A. OLLE Kaiser Permanente
JENNIFER A. HEWETT Kaiser Permanente
MONICA TSE Kaiser Permanente
DOUGLAS COHEN Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
OLIVER OSBORN Prima Medical Foundation
CHRISTOPHER M. HOGAN Marin Gastroenterology
ALEX WEN Kaiser Permanente
SHAWNDRA C. PARISE Kaiser Permanente
BROCK A. MACDONALD Kaiser Permanente
HUI-SHAN A. WEN Kaiser Permanente
MITESH GHANSHYAM POPAT Marin Community Clinic
VIKRAM MALLADI Meritage Medical Network
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
STEVEN N. PYKE Kaiser Permanente
JANE MELNICK Pacific Internal Medicine Associates
DOROTA RHOADS Kaiser Permanente CURTIS ROBINSON Curtis Robinson, M.D. EDWARD ROTAN Kaiser Permanente NAUREEN A. SHAIKH Practice of Dr. Shaikh NATALIA SHAPIRO Kaiser Permanente JEANNE-MARIE SINNOTT Kaiser Permanente LISA M. VELASQUEZ Kaiser Permanente SALLY C. WARD One Medical Group ARNOLD G. WERSCHKY Practice of Dr. Werschky DANIEL G. WHITE Kaiser Permanente
BARRY LANDFIELD Barry Landfield, M.D.
E. REGINA WIDMAN San Rafael Medical Center
ANNA K. LEWIS Kaiser Permanente
KAREN WINTER Kaiser Permanente
SHARON LIN Kaiser Permanente
ALICE YEE Prima Medical Foundation
MEENAL LOHTIA Prima Medical Foundation
TANYA S. ZAMORANO Kaiser Permanente
SARAH A. MANSELL Kaiser Permanente
GASTROENTEROLOGY
MICHAEL E. MASON Kaiser Permanente
JOHN BETTINGER Marin Gastroenterology
KATHERINE R. MCNALLY Kaiser Permanente
KENNETH BINMOELLER Sutter Health CPMC
J. TIMOTHY MURPHY North Bay Family Medicine
WENDY DAVIS Meritage Medical Network
RIPPLE SHARMA Marin Gastroenterology TIMOTHY SOWERBY Marin Gastroenterology ANDREW D. SPEARS Kaiser Permanente RICHARD SUNDBERG California Pacific Medical Center JONATHAN TERDIMAN Mt Zion Gastroenterology SHEBA VOHRA Kaiser Permanente
HOSPITALIST GREGORY ARENT Kaiser Permanente RAE BOURNE Kaiser Permanente KRISTINA BRENNAN Kaiser Permanente INGRID KRISTINA BRENNAN Kaiser Permanente THATO Y. BRUMWELL MGH Hospitalist / Adult JASMINE BURKE MGH Hospitalist / Adult MISCHKA GERKEN Kaiser Permanente JANE LINDSAY JAROSZEWSKI Kaiser Permanente ROSHANAK NAJIBI MGH Hospitalist / Adult SUSAN T. NGUYEN MGH Hospitalist / Adult
JOSE M. EGUIA St. Mary’s Medical Center ALEXANDER R. EVENS Prima Medical Foundation
DAVID CONANT Kaiser Permanente DAVID CULBERTSON Kaiser Permanente ANNE M. CUMMINGS Anne M. Cummings, M.D. SALLY DAGANZO Kaiser Permanente RAYMUND MAFNAS DAMIAN JR Kaiser Permanente
MARY ELLEN GUROY Sutter Health
KERRY DAVIDSON Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
RINA MARFATIA Tamalpais Internal Medicine
SHAWN M. DONALD Kaiser Permanente
SHILPA MARWAHA Kaiser Permanente
JILL DUNTON Kaiser Permanente
GREGG TOLLIVER Prima Medical Foundation
CHRISTINA EDWARDS North Marin Internal Medicine
DAVID WHITT Kaiser Permanente
WILLIAM T. ELLIOTT Kaiser Permanente
INTERNAL MEDICINE
ISAAC B. ENGLISH Kaiser Permanente
CLAY R. ANGEL Kaiser Permanente
AMY J. EWING Kaiser Permanente
ZULAIKHA ARAKOZIE Kaiser Permanente
ROYA FATHI Kaiser Permanente
ANJULI BASU Prima Medical Foundation
SAL FAZIO Kaiser Permanente
KAREN E. BAYLE Kaiser Permanente
BARBARA FINZEN Prima Medical Foundation
KAREN BLOOM Kaiser Permanente
CHRISTINA C. GOETTE Kaiser Permanente
RAY BRINDLEY Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
ROBERTO Z. GONZALEZ Kaiser Permanente
RAYMOND W. BROW Kaiser Permanente
JASON GREEN Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
ANNE-MAREE CANTWELL Kaiser Permanente
SAJOT GREWAL Tamalpais Internal Medicine
TERESA CARON Kaiser Permanente
JOSEPH HABIS Prima Medical Foundation
MICHAEL C. CHASE Practice of Dr. Chase
RUTH A. HOLLY Kaiser Permanente
TOM S. CHENG Kaiser Permanente
JEREMY JURIANSZ Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
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JESSICA KEANE Group Medical Practice
DAVID L. OGDEN Marin Personalized Medicine
STEVEN P. KILLPACK Kaiser Permanente
ALFRED OPPENHEIM Alfred Oppenheim, M.D.
AIRI H. KOPPEROINEN Kaiser Permanente
GYORGY PATAKI Gyorgy Pataki, M.D.
MICHAEL K. KWOK Michael K. Kwok, M.D.
LAWRENCE POSNER Prima Medical Foundation
VIET M. LAM Kaiser Permanente
KEYVAN POURMEHR Kaiser Permanente
CHASE T. LAMBRECHT Kaiser Permanente
PETER C. REIDY Kaiser Permanente
CAMERON LEGGETT Kaiser Permanente
CURTIS ROEBKEN Kentfield Rehab & Specialty Hospital
WILLIAM C. LEGGETT Kaiser Permanente BARI E. LEVINSON Kaiser Permanente NA (REBECCA) LI Internal Medicine JANE LOUISE LINDSAY Kaiser Permanente AMY LIU Kaiser Permanente ELIZABETH LOWE Tamalpais Internal Medicine RAKESH MALHOTRA Kaiser Permanente HELEN MAN-SON-HING Kaiser Permanente CAROLYN D. MAR Kaiser Permanente ALAN MARGOLIN North Marin Internal Medicine WILLIAM MCALLISTER William Joseph Mcallister Jr., M.D. LYNETTE MCLAMB Kaiser Permanente DANIELLE M. MELLACE Kaiser Permanente CHARLES E. METZGER Kaiser Permanente RITU MUKERJI METZGER Kaiser Permanente RITU MUKERJI-METZGER Kaiser Permanente ANDREA A. NGO Marin Hospitalist Medical Group SON NGUYEN Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
ERIK PAUL SCHTEN Jolaine Beal, M.D. RENATA M. SCOTT Kaiser Permanente LORI Z. SELLECK Kaiser Permanente SHIDEH N. SHADAN Kaiser Permanente ELIZAVETA SHOSTAKOVICH Kaiser Permanente NITIN SIL Kaiser Permanente
DANIELLE WALKER Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
LYNDA L. LAM Kaiser Permanente
EMMA E. CERMAK San Rafael Clinic
ARCHANA P. MUDIVARTHI Kaiser Permanente
MARGARET CHEN Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
JAMES SCOTT SINNOTT Kaiser Permanente
JOHN W. WARD Marin Internal Medicine STEPHEN WELTER North Marin Internal Medicine
MARK E. SOCKELL North Marin Internal Medicine
ERIC WRIGHT Kaiser Permanente
DAVID PALESTRANT David Palestrant, M.D.
SUSAN SUN Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
KEVIN YEE Kaiser Permanente
JOHN PANAGOTACOS John J. Panagotacos, M.D.
RUKIYE YOLTAR Kaiser Permanente
SANDA L. SHEFRIN Marin General Hospital
NEPHROLOGY
OBSTETRICS / GYNECOLOGY
SYLVIA FLORES Prima Medical Foundation
SECILY BASON-MITCHELL Pacific Womens Ob/Gyn Medical Group
DAVID B. GALLAND Prima Medical Foundation
JAMES TAYLOR James Taylor, M.D. MARK R. TAYLOR Kaiser Permanente IRENE TEPER North Marin Internal Medicine CAROL TERESZKIEWICZ Kaiser Permanente ELIF TOKCAN TALEGON Kaiser Permanente CATHERINE B. TRESELER Kaiser Permanente NUSHRAT J. ULLAH Prima Medical Foundation MICHAEL VAUGHAN Marin Hospitalist Medical Group
SHARINA S. BELANI Kaiser Permanente GENEVIEVE ESTILO Marin Nephrology
SIRISHA NANDIPATI Kaiser Permanente
NONA CUNNINGHAM Nona Cunningham, M.D. VICKI DARROW Kaiser Permanente BRIAN DEMUTH Prima Medical Foundation JANE FANG Golden Gate Ob/Gyn
SALLY BOERO Prima Medical Foundation
LAURIE GREEN Pacific Womens Ob/Gyn Medical Group
NEUROLOGY
ANDREW BRILL Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
JILL GUELICH Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
JONATHAN E. ARTZ Kaiser Permanente
ELIZABETH BROWN Prima Medical Foundation
ALEXANDRA HAESSLER Sutter Health
SUZANNE BOURQUE Kaiser Permanente
KAREN CALLEN Golden Gate Ob/Gyn
PETER K. HEINLEIN Kaiser Permanente
ILKCAN COKGOR Neurology Clinic of Marin
ALEXIS CARDELLINI Prima Medical Foundation
LAWRENCE LEVY Marin Nephrology
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[415] Top Doctors 2019 BOBBIE HEAD Marin Cancer Care
KATHRYN NAJAFI-TAGOL Eye Institute of Marin
LEAH KELLEY Prima Medical Foundation
BONNIE L. NICKEL Sutter Health
JEROME G. KIM Kaiser Permanente
GAYLE SHIMOKAJI Shapiro & Shimokaji, M.D.s
LORI C. KIM Kaiser Permanente
JOHN C. SHIN MarinEyes
JENNIFER LUCAS Marin Cancer Care DANIEL J. MALONEY Kaiser Permanente ALEX S. METZGER Marin Cancer Care KRISTA MUIRHEAD Kaiser Permanente KENNETH S. YAMAMOTO California Pacific Medical Center
JAN L. HERR Kaiser Permanente HOLLY HOLTER Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation JORDAN HOROWITZ Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
KRISTEN MATSIK Prima Medical Foundation
JENNIFER K. VOSS Prima Medical Foundation
JUDITH MCCARTHY Kaiser Permanente
ANNE M. WARA Kaiser Permanente
LESLEY MICHELLE MEISTER UCSF Health
DONNA WIGGINS Golden Gate Ob/Gyn
RITA MELKONIAN Rita Melkonian, M.D.
GERALD WILNER Prima Medical Foundation
MARILYN S. MILKMAN UCSF Health
HEIDI WITTENBERG Urogynecology Center of San Francisco
KATHERINE HSIAO Katherine Ting-Ann Hsiao, M.D.
CASSIUS A. SCOTT Kaiser Permanente
MARIA G. INIGUEZ Kaiser Permanente
HELENE M. SPIVAK Kaiser Permanente
AMBER JAEGER Prima Medical Foundation
HECTOR C. STREETER Marin General Hospital
JOANNE KIM Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
BONNIE H. SUDLER Kaiser Permanente
LIZELLEN LA FOLLETTE Lizellen La Follette, M.D. JOHN LENNOX Prima Medical Foundation, Inc MICHAEL J. MAIORIELLO Practice of Dr. Maioriello
GAMIN M. THOMASON Kaiser Permanente NAOMI TORGERSEN Kaiser Permanente JEAN VIERRA Kaiser Permanente
ONCOLOGY KRISTIN ANDERSON Marin Cancer Care JULIA CATHERINE CARNEVALE UCSF HEALTH PETER EISENBERG Marin Cancer Care BARBARA GALLIGAN Marin Cancer Care NATALYA GREYZ-YUSUPOV Kaiser Permanente DAVID GUILLION Marin Cancer Care
SIGURD BERVEN UCSF Medical Center
OTOLARYNGOLOGY ROMEO AGBAYANI Marin General JEFFREY S. CHIEN Kaiser Permanente
RHUNJAY JAMES YU North Bay Urology
J. BRIAN DELFANTI Kaiser Permanente
OPHTHALMOLOGY
CAROL DIMELING Kaiser Permanente
RICHARD ALVARADO Kaiser Permanente JUDY UNGERLEIDER HENNESSEY Kaiser Permanente
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY
ROBERT ANDERSON Robert Anderson, M.D.
THOMAS ENGEL San Francisco Ear Nose & Throat THOMAS L. GUERRY Kaiser Permanente
JAMES CAROLAN Kaiser Permanente
KAMBRIDGE HRIBAR Kambridge P. Hribar, M.D.
ALICE CHENG-BENNETT Kaiser Permanente
SALVATORE D. IAQUINTA Kaiser Permanente
J. DAVID CLAIBORNE Kaiser Permanente
VANESSA KENYON San Francisco Ear Nose & Throat
ARTHUR D. FU West Coast Retina Medical Group
ADITI H. MANDPE Sutter Health CPMC
JYOTSOM B. GANATRA Kaiser Permanente
GARY S. MIZONO Kaiser Permanente
GREGG S. GAYRE Kaiser Permanente
AMIR A. RAFII Kaiser Permanente
DANIEL GOODMAN Goodman Eye Center
MICHAEL SHAPIRO Shapiro & Shimokaji, M.D.s
PETER H. GORENBERG Kaiser Permanente
PAIN MEDICINE
KRISTEN L. HARTLEY Kaiser Permanente CHRISTIAN K. KIM MarinEyes
MICHAEL HARVEY MOSKOWITZ Bay Area Pain Medical Associates
H. RICHARD MCDONALD West Coast Retina Medical Group
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PALLIATIVE MEDICINE GIOVANNI ELIA UCSF
PEDIATRICS / ADOLESCENT MEDICINE SCOTT EDWARD OLSON Group Medical Practice DARYN MICHELE SPERLING Daryn Michele Sperling, M.D.
PEDIATRICS / CARDIOLOGY MICHAEL BROOK UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital HOWARD ROSENFELD UCSF Pediatric Associates SCOTT SOIFER UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital PAUL STANGER UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital DAVID TEITEL UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital
PEDIATRICS / ENDOCRINOLOGY IVY PINTORIBEIRO ASLAN UCSF Health STEPHEN GITELMAN UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital STEPHEN ROSENTHAL UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital SRINATH SANDA UCSF Health
PEDIATRICS / GASTROENTEROLOGY ELIZABETH ELLEN GLEGHORN UCSF Health MELVIN HEYMAN UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital SUE RHEE UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital PATRIKA M. TSAI UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital
PEDIATRICS / HOSPITALIST
PEDIATRICS / OPHTHALMOLOGY
ARI HAUPTMAN Kaiser Permanente
OTTO VON FRANQUE Kaiser Permanente
SETH BOKSER UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital DAVID P. HOFFMAN MGH Pediatric Hospitalists
WILLIAM GOOD William Good, M.D.
ERIN HEATH Prima Medical Foundation DONALD S. HENSLEY Kaiser Permanente
HELENE WALTERS Marin General Hospital
KATEY K. HOFFMAN Prima Medical Foundation
ANNA MEYER UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital
STEPHEN WILSON UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital
PEDIATRICS / INFECTIOUS DISEASE THEODORE RUEL UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital PEGGY WEINTRUB UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital
PEDIATRICS / NEPHROLOGY PAUL BRAKEMAN UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital ANTHONY PORTALE UCSF Benioff hildren’s Hospital
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ERIC ZEE Bay Area Peds Pulmonary
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NANCY SCHWARTZMAN Marin Pediatric Associates
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JOHN HARVEY Tamalpais Pediatrics
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HOLLY KELLY Marin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
NICK WINER Kaiser Permanente
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PODIATRY DAN J. CHOUNG Kaiser Permanente
PULMONOLOGY / CRITICAL CARE LAURA EBERHARD Kaiser Permanente VINEET KAPUR Marin General Hospital GUY LIVNAT Prima Medical Foundation ROBERT NEWBURY Prima Medical Foundation
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NOAH WEISS Weiss Orthopedics
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H. RELTON MCCARROLL California Pacific Medical Center
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WILLIAM A. MCGANN St. Mary’s Medical Center
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SAAM MORSHED UCSF Medical Center
KYLE A. BELEK Kyle Belek, M.D.
TOM R. NORRIS California Pacific Medical Center
KENNETH BERMUDEZ Kenneth Bermudez, M.D.
RICHARD O’DONNELL UCSF Medical Center
CAROLYN CHANG Carolyn Chang, M.D.
MICHAEL J. OECHSEL Mt. Tam Orthopedics
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KIRSTINA OLSON UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
MIGUEL ANGEL DELGADO JR Marin Cosmetic Surgery Center
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KEITH DENKLER Keith Denkler, M.D.
TERRY HAND Terry Lee Hand, M.D.
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YNGVAR HVISTENDAHL Plastic Surgery Specialists
BRIAN PAGE GRADY Golden Gate Urology
JANN JOHNSON Kaiser Permanente
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GABRIEL M. KIND California Pacific Medical Center
HARRY NEUWIRTH Harry Neuwirth, M.D.
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Alan H. Le, MD
Katherine Schmidt, MD Michael Vaughan, MD*
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ORGANIZATION CREST CUSTOMIZATIONS CALIFORNIA ORTHOPEDICS AND SPINE is the largest Marin based orthopedic and spine practice. We provide leading edge care through fellowship trained physicians and surgeons specializing in sports medicine, shoulder, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, knee and hip joint replacement, GOTHAM HTF BOOK fracture care, pain management, and spinal surgery. (APPROVED COPY ONLY)
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EXCELLENCE IN AESTHETIC SURGERY AND LEADER IN LASER SKIN CARE AS PLASTIC SURGERY BECOMES INCREASINGLY POPULAR in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Robert Aycock is distinguished by his industry-leading skill and highly personalized care. “No two procedures are ever performed exactly the same way,” he explains. “I approach each case differently, modifying my technique to enhance natural beauty.” The board-certified plastic surgeon consistently goes the extra mile to provide patient-specific care. “Getting to know each patient helps me better address their concerns,” he explains. “I want to understand their needs and help them achieve their goals.” After nearly 30 years in practice he has developed a loyal following. Dr. Aycock spends much of his time performing surgical procedures including face and neck lifts, breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty and liposuction, but he’s quick to point out that surgery is not always necessary. “In some cases, surgery may not be the best course of action. Some of our patients’ goals can be achieved using lasers, fillers, and other noninvasive protocols,” says Dr. Aycock, who is an international speaker and trainer for the various laser procedures he offers.
575 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Suite 2, Greenbrae, CA 94904 415.925.1700 1855 San Miguel Drive, Suite 4 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.937.8377 aycockmd.com Robert Aycock, M.D., F.A.C.S.,* Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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12 YEARS AGO DRS. POULOS AND HVISTENDAHL PARTNERED to found the largest plastic surgery/aesthetic medicine practice in the North Bay. While we’re known for excellence in plastic surgery, much of our growth is due to the increasing demand for non-surgical services, with no down time. Recently our Medspa added the Hydrafacial, Accent Prime RF skin tightening device, PRP hair restoration, Geneveve treatments for womens’ intimate health, the fastest hair removal laser available, and Cellfina for cellulite treatment. The introduction of Orbera gastric balloons created one of the most successful weight loss programs in the country. In addition, the PSS Beauty Plan provides a subscription program offering great savings to our loyal customers. Our team is devoted to providing the best possible patient experience for every patient, every day. We owe our success to you and that will never be lost on us. Thank you for a great year!
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A 60-YEAR HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE IN MARIN MARINEYES IS A COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE CENTER with a long tradition of excellence and a commitment utilizing technologies that improve patients’ vision and quality of life. Specializing in cataract surgery; inter ocular lens implants at our on-site, Joint Commission accredited surgery center, laser vision correction (LASIK) at our Novato location (the only facility currently offering this service in Marin County) and glaucoma treatment. Their team approach includes board-certified ophthalmologists, optometrists, registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologists, and ophthalmic and surgical technicians. Ensuring full continuity of care, they offer custom prescription eyewear on-site Marin Eyes has two locations in San Rafael and Novato. Dr John Shin is experienced in corneal and external eye disease. Dr Shin joined the practice in 1998. Dr Christian Kim is experienced in corneal and external eye disease and performs LASIK/Refractive surgery in the Novato office which is located in the Novato Community Hospital. Dr Kim joined the practice in 2008.
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CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES OF MARIN SINCE 1962, OUR PRACTICE HAS PROUDLY DELIVERED world class cardiovascular service and care. Our board certified cardiologists are experts in their fields of cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure. They have trained at our country’s top academic institutions and share decades of clinical experience. As a collaborative team, the CAM physicians have created numerous highly successful programs in primary prevention, diagnostic imaging, and cardiovascular interventions. Our cardiac catheterization laboratory has evolved over 30 years, from being one of the first to perform lifesaving angioplasty into a state of the art center for managing complex coronary and structural heart disease. Our clinical outcomes in treating victims of heart attack and cardiac arrest consistently exceed national benchmarks. Last year, our electrophysiology program was the first in the Bay Area to implant a completely leadless pacemaker. We are one of the first centers in the country to offer intensive cardiac rehabilitation as a comprehensive lifestyle management program for primary prevention. Our outpatient offices are located in Larkspur, Novato, and Sonoma. Services include: Consultative Cardiology; Cardiac CT, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology; Stress Testing and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing; Coronary Stents, Chronic Total Occlusion, Left Atrial Appendage Closure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Peripheral Vascular Intervention; Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Leadless Pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator, Remote Arrhythmia Monitoring; Cardiac Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Wellness Programs, Cardiac Dietician
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EVAN RANSOM, M.D. EVERYONE WANTS TO LOOK THEIR BEST. Our philosophy is natural-appearing rejuvenation – making an individualized treatment plan that enhances your unique beauty. We provide honest advice and expert care to help you achieve your goals. Dr. Evan Ransom is an Ivy League-trained, double-board certified facial plastic surgeon and an attending physician at Marin General Hospital and St. Francis Memorial. His practice includes cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid lift, browlift, fat grafting, and reconstruction after trauma or Mohs surgery. Dr. Ransom also performs minimally-invasive treatments, including, Botox, fillers, laser resurfacing, photofacial (IPL), neck tightening (ThermiTight), and body contouring (SculpSure). Lastly, Dr. Ransom provides the latest in hair replacement using the NeoGraft system (FUE). Community service is very important to Dr. Ransom. He performs pro bono cleft lip and palate surgery with Healing the Children, a nonprofit focused on international health. 450 Sutter St., Suite 1212, San Francisco, CA 94108
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SAN FRANCISCO SURGICAL MEDICAL GROUP (SFSMG) is San Francisco’s premier surgical group specializing in colorectal, general and laparoscopic surgery. We provide comprehensive care ranging from the management of complex abdominal and gastrointestinal conditions to colorectal cancer screening. The scope of our practice includes treatment of abdominal cancers, infl mmatory bowel disease, gallbladder disorders, gastroesophageal reflux, hernias, endocrine disease and anorectal problems. Our surgeons are pioneers in laparoscopic abdominal surgery and treatment of hemorrhoids, anorectal fistulasand pilonidal disease. The practice was established in 1939, and we take pride in our history of surgical excellence and leadership. We are proud of our specialty training and our dedication to patient care. Members of our staffspeak Chinese and Tagalog. 3838 California St, Ste 616, San Francisco, CA 94118 415.668.0411 2100 Webster St, Ste 520, San Francisco, CA 94115 415.923.3020
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SERVING MARIN COUNTY AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR OVER 40 YEARS WHEN IT COMES TO ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES, there’s only one name you can trust – California Pacific Orthopaedics. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, seasoned professional athlete or suffer from everyday joint pain, our experienced team is here to get you feeling like new. After all, it’s what we’ve been doing for more than 40 years. At California Pacific Orthopaedics, we want our patients to get back to enjoying normal life as quickly as possible. That’s why we have in-house X-ray and MRI – including a state-of-the-art wide-bore 3 Tesla MRI. Our wide-bore MRI allows for a quicker scan and a roomier experience for patients. Look for our extended and weekend hours this Spring! We accept most major insurance plans and are Brown & Toland providers. We look forward to serving you at one of our four offices. For more information about our physicians, visit calpacortho.com.
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Bend, Oregon, is consistently tagged as one of the best places to live, and we’ve found it’s a pretty great place to visit as well. This small (and growing) city on the Deschutes River offers year-round outdoor activities. MIMI TOWLE SNOW Mt. Bachelor ski area just celebrated 60 years last December and is still going strong, with over 4,300 acres of lift-accessible terrain. Skiers love that the maximum run length is four miles and the average snowfall is 462 inches. FOOD A thriving restaurant scene has evolved as chefs migrated here
from the big cities to make a name for themselves. Last year, Tasting Table listed Bend as an under-the-radar culinary gem, and sites like Eater and Thrillist have piled on the praise as well. BEER The Bay Area, for all its cred as a brewery mecca, has got nothing on Central Oregon. Locals have dubbed
Bend “Beer Town USA” and “Beervana.” Diehard fans should mark their calendars for late February’s Zwickelmania, the statewide brewery celebration, and February 23 is a great weekend to hit the Bend Ale Trail, where breweries offer tours, samples and general revelry. See oregoncraftbeer.org for more information.
DOGS According to Dog Fancy magazine, Bend is one of the nation’s most dog-friendly cities. The locals love their pups, the city has 10 off-leash parks, and more than 40 restaurants and breweries are happy to accommodate your four-legged friend. For an extensive list that also includes hotels, check bringfido.com or visitbend.com.
you drive and jewelry you wear are classic status symbols, but how busy you are seems the biggest perceived indicator of importance these days. Hustling hard on the grind, Americans are working more than the English, Germans and recently even the Japanese. Not only that, we work longer days, retire later and take less time off — not exactly the American dream. So if you happen to have some saved-up vacation days, consider using them. Numerous studies show workers feel less anxious after only three days off, and the health benefit of that can last weeks. Even just planning a trip can directly boost happiness, a Cornell University study found. Here are other potential travel benefits, courtesy of verywellmind.com. KASIA PAWLOWSKA
• PROMOTE CREATIVITY A good trip is a ticket to self-discovery, helping us reconnect with ourselves and get back to feeling our best. • PREVENT BURNOUT Workers who regularly get away and relax are less prone to burnout and more productive than their overworked peers.
Clockwise from top: Wanoga Sno Park; 10 Barrel Brewing Co.; Downtown Bend
• GET WELL-BEING In one study, three days after vacation, people had fewer physical complaints and better sleep quality and mood. Five weeks later, that was still the case, especially if the trip was a good one and included quality personal time. • STRENGTHEN BONDS Enjoying life with loved ones can bolster relationships so that going forward, you’re better equipped to savor the good times and weather the bad. A study by the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services found that women who took vacations were more satisfied with their marriages. • IMPROVE JOB PERFORMANCE The psychological boost from frequent getaways promotes quality of life, which can lead to better-quality work on the job, another Arizona health department study found.
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• STAY HEALTHIER Recharging your inner batteries reduces stress and the havoc it can wreak on body and mind.
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City Escapes We live right next to one of the world’s favorite travel destinations, which also happens to be one of the most romantic. Here are three properties high on style yet gentle on the wallet. M.T.
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THE MARKER HOTEL What better way to savor San Francisco history than a stay in a century-old hotel? The Marker, at the corner of Geary and Taylor, opened in 1910 as the Bellevue, and the seven-story, 240-room beauty is a stellar example of the Beaux Arts architectural style. Today this landmark, managed by Joie de Vivre Hospitality, still has many of the original features, including the impressive central fireplace with built-in benches, the grand staircase and stone floors. Highlights Location, location, location — two blocks from Union Square, it’s a great base if you’re seeing a play and looking to grab a pre- or post-show meal. Don’t Miss The Manhattan cocktail at the on-site Italian eatery Tratto is one for the must-have list. Cost Rates start at $220 per night, markersanfrancisco.com.
conveniently located for trips to the Fillmore District, the Marina District and the beach, yet Japantown itself is chock-full of gems within walking distance. The remodel retained the hotel’s historic exterior, with the onetime 1960s community center (currently the garden rooms) connected to the former Japanese Consulate (currently the tower rooms). The interiors were completely refreshed by Brooklyn-based MarkZeff Design. Highlights The hip lobby bar is an ideal spot for a rendezvous, business meeting, midday breather or evening wind-down with bar bites and artisanal cocktails. Don’t Miss In the outdoor fire pit of the Zen garden just off the bar, you can sip your sake in solitude. Cost Rates start at $249 per night, hotelkabuki.com.
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THE LODGE AT THE PRESIDIO This lodge in the U.S. Army’s former “Infantry Row” is a plush way to explore the city’s military past. It’s situated in one of the five Montgomery Street Barracks the
HOTEL KABUKI A weekend in Japantown can feel like a true getaway. The newly renovated (as in $32 million) Hotel Kabuki at 1625 Post Street is
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army built between 1895 and 1897. The three-story, 42-room hotel is one of 470 structures in the Presidio on the National Registry of Historic Places and is the latest to be refreshed. Besides the lodge’s so-closeyou-can-almost-touch-it views of the Golden Gate Bridge, you can enjoy the Presidio’s 24 miles of hiking trails and bike trails, restaurants within walking distance, the 18-hole Presidio Golf Course, and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Highlights The hotel’s art collection, curated by Julie Coyle and Associates of Marin, includes a formation over the dining room fireplace made of rock from beneath the building’s foundation dating back to Ohlone times. In the lobby, a shadow box titled “A Soldier’s Story” displays typical possessions of army men. Don’t Miss The complimentary evening reception (5 to 7 p.m.) features Bakers of Paris focaccia, Molinari meats, Cowgirl Creamery cheeses, nuts, crackers and grapes, and Napa and Sonoma wines. Cost Rates start at $275 per night, presidiolodging.com.
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Magic on the Seas This mother of two says yes to a Disney Cruise.
Last fall, Brooke McDonald, editor of our sister publication in Chicago and possibly the biggest Disney fan on the planet, finally took her family on a Disney Cruise. A successful trip turned into an enthusiastic online article that has been shared over 4,000 times. Here are some highlights. marinmagazine.com/disneycruise
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So Much Delicious Food Multiple restaurants are a feast for the eyes, then the stomach, with a seemingly endless parade of offerings that changed daily, including succulent crab claws and mountains of shrimp. There was truly something for everyone in the family.
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Dining with Your Favorite Disney Pals Who is your favorite? On this cruise, you can reserve a table for a VIP breakfast as Disney characters make the rounds — at no additional charge.
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All the Treats Besides the plethora of dessert options at meals, Disney ships feature a charming “Eye Scream” station, a nod to Monsters, Inc.’s Mike Wazowski. Grab a cone and help yourself from a range of rotating soft-serve flavors whenever the mood strikes.
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Round-the-Clock Room Service Room service is available 24 hours a day at no additional charge, and while quoted wait times were typically 30 minutes, we generally found them to be much shorter.
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Catch All the New Releases Movie buffs will love the all-day lineup of Disney’s first-run films and classics on rotation at the art deco Buena Vista Theatre, inspired by cinema’s golden age.
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Child Care Your Kids Will Beg For Moms and dads, imagine dropping your kids off any time day or evening from 9 a.m. to midnight. Now imagine it’s free — and the staff will even feed the little ones lunch or dinner. The Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab (connected by a cool secret passageway) are open to ages 3 to 12.
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The Cleanest Room You’ve Ever Stayed In Housekeeping services may come standard at most hotels, but this was some next-level “mousekeeping.” Your stateroom host or hostess will visit your room at least twice a day, generally sneaking in during your daytime excursions to make beds and put things away and then returning at
dinner to transform your room for bedtime. These brooms truly are magic.
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Party Time DCL takes the festivities to the water, transforming ships for special themed Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises. There are also itineraries that offer either a Star Wars Day at Sea or a Marvel Day at Sea.
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Ticketed and Unique Character Experiences DCL offers a great mix of opportunities for both impromptu and planned character meetings. Your daily Personal Navigator (delivered to your room each night) and the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app detail the scheduled character meetand-greets that happen more or less continuously throughout the day.
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Dinner and a Show At Disney parks and resorts, the restaurants that offer live entertainment or interactive experiences tend to command the highest prices. But on DCL, the fun comes standard; it’s not extra.
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Theater That Rivals Vegas or Broadway If you love musical theater, you’ll love the Disney shows live onstage. The best part? The shows are all an hour long, a perfect length to introduce antsy little ones to a Broadway-caliber experience.
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Plenty of Pixie Dust Disney cast members are empowered to, from time to time, provide guests with pixie dust, aka unexpected perks — an extra FastPass, a chance to ride a ride with a character, a special pin. We found this definitely extends to the high seas.
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Extra-Magical Excursions The fun doesn’t stop on the ship. Disney has many port adventure options. In Alaska, we fished for crabs and spotted orcas and bald eagles in Ketchikan, took a dogsled ride in Juneau, and, on a whale-watching expedition in Icy Strait, we marveled at splashing porpoises and sea otters before finding a pod of humpback whales.
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people planning a vacation consult guidebooks or travel websites, but did you know you can also filter locations on Instagram? PlayPicks, a sports betting news site, has developed a tool that reveals the top 20 hashtagged places on Instagram as well as preferred places by category, be it aquarium or festival, national park or beach. Right now local stunner Golden Gate Bridge sits at number 15, with 2,253,270 hashtagged posts. Here are other winning spots. playpicks.com/hashtaglocations KASIA PAWLOWSKA
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Heading to Oahu? Add sustainability to your itinerary at these hotels. JEANNE COOPER Forest for the Trees Thanks to guests at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, the discreet celebrity oasis five miles east of Waikiki, more than 3,000 milo trees have been planted at Gunstock Ranch on Oahu’s North Shore. Guests fund the reforestation initiative via an optional $8-a-day fee; they may also sponsor an entire tree for $60, in which case they receive a certificate and GPS coordinates to track its growth. Planting tours at Gunstock Ranch are also possible. kahalaresort.com, gunstockranch.com Bottled Up No need to haul your Yeti water bottle with you to the Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club in Waikiki. Since last Earth Day, the oft-Instagrammed boutique hotel has provided refillable water bottles to guests and installed several “hydration stations,” rather than dispensing plastic bottles upon your arrival. The hotel estimates
this step will prevent the creation of 75,000 pieces of single-use plastic per year. Guests can also take a Surfjack bottle home for $20; proceeds benefit the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, which supports environmental education statewide. surfjack.com, kokuahawaii foundation.org Pedi Please Inside Waikiki’s elegant Halekulani Hotel, SpaHalekulani is not just the only spa in the world to offer the herbal-based organic products of JK7 Luxurious Natural Skin Care, developed on Oahu’s North Shore. It’s also the only spa in Hawaii to become a certified Green Circle Salon, employing a variety of environmentally friendly practices. So indulge in one of its Polynesian-inspired facials, hair therapies or spa mani-pedis in exceptionally good conscience. halekulani.com/spa-halekulani
From top: Planting one of 3,000 milo trees; enjoying the terrace at Waikiki’s SpaHalekulani.
Seafood Innovation Restaurant’s fish sommelier gives diners a deeper dive into the menu. When celebrated chef Michael Mina broached the idea last year of creating the position of fish sommelier for the Fish House, his restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, it raised some eyebrows. “I thought it was a joke at first,” admits Jared Chang, who was busing tables before being tapped for the job. But the 20-year-old Ewa Beach native and competitive fisherman took to his new role like, well, a fish to water. “I give descriptions of what the various fish taste like and I work with the wine sommelier on pairings,” he explains. “The idea is to touch every single table, displaying the fish of the evening, since the genuine heart of the menu is our whole fish program.” Chang’s favorite fish to introduce to guests? Moi, a “delicious, buttery fish that pairs well with citrusy wines and was historically reserved for royalty. It’s a shoreline fish that I grew up catching.” fourseasons.com/oahu J.C.
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THRU MAR The Best of San Francisco Solo Series With a run of performances by Brian Copeland, Will Durst, Maureen Langan and others, this series features some of the Bay Area’s most critically acclaimed one-person shows. Showcase Theater (San Rafael). marincenter.org FEB 5 Family Secrets Jewish Women’s Theatre presents a salon-style show about youthful indiscretions, missteps, dishonesty and more. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org
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THEATER THRU FEB 17 Seascape In this satirical comedy, a newly retired couple coming to grips with their life together are interrupted by two human-size,
English-speaking lizards. Geary Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, act-sf.org THRU FEB 17 Deathtrap The Ross Valley Players present Ira Levin’s play within a play. Ross Valley Players Barn
(Ross). 415.456.9555, rossvalleyplayers.com THRU MAR 2 King of the Yees When her father goes missing, playwright Lauren Yee is forced to dive into the rabbit hole of San Francisco’s Chinatown
and confront a world both foreign and familiar. San Francisco Playhouse (SF). 415.677.9596, sfplayhouse.org
FEB 22–23 Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus This off-Broadway comedy is a one-man blend of theater and stand-up, based on the best-selling book. Showcase Theater (San Rafael). marincounty.org
DANCE THRU FEB 2 Impact Kristin Damrow and Company presents a world premiere centering on 15 dancers inhabiting a dystopian world. YBCA Forum (SF). 415.978.2787, kristindamrow.com FEB 1 ODC/Dance Unplugged: Path of Miracles A recurring platform that offers a rare and candid look at the creative process, this time focusing on a work choreographed by ODC/Dance codirector KT Nelson. ODC Theater (SF). 415.863.9834, odc.dance FEB 3 Marin Conservatory of Dance Student Showcase Join the Marin Conservatory of Dance for its winter student showcase, featuring excerpts from the classical ballet Sleeping Beauty followed by choreography from guest artists.
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Showcase Theater (San Rafael). marincon servatoryofdance.org FEB 14–16 Divining Little Seismic Dance Company presents Divining, choreographed by Katie Faulker and inspired by rituals from around the world. ODC Theater (SF). 415.863.9834, odc.dance FEB 21–23 At Your Service This world premiere shines light on the underappreciated — teachers, nurses, firefighters, home caregivers and restaurant waitstaff — nd explores how we serve one another. ODC Theater (SF). 415.863.9834, odc.dance
COMEDY FEB 17 Whose Live Anyway? Get your laugh on with an evening of improvised jokes, scenes, skits and songs. Ruth Finley Person Theater (Santa Rosa). whoselive anyway.com
MUSIC FEB 1–2 Fury This immersive concert inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road features original live music by indie-pop group Yassou and string composer Kristina Dutton. August Hall (SF). furyshow.com FEB 7 Bob Marley Birthday Celebration North Bay reggae bands IrieFuse and Sol Horizon come together to honor Bob Marley’s lasting legacy. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com
FEB 9 Winter Nights: Wake the Dead The Summer of Love meets Celtic tradition with this unique performance from seven of the best-known musicians in the West. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org FEB 10 Program 2: Recomposed Concertmaster Daniel Hope returns to the Bay Area to present a program of familiar works. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org FEB 15–16 Dark Star Orchestra The Grateful Dead concert experience comes to the Bay Area, with shows built from the iconic band’s extensive catalog, as performed by the sevenmember group. The Warfield (SF). the warfieldtheatre.com FEB 15–16 The English Beat Known simply as The Beat in their native England, the multigenre band has been winning over audiences for several decades. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com FEB 23 Salsa Night with Somos el Son Osher Marin JCC brings the multicultural flavors, movement, live music and fun of summer festivals to the indoors. A preconcert salsa dance class is offered. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org FEB 27–28 Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band Longtime Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre takes to the Mill Valley stage with his own band for a medley of
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Immerse yourself in all things India with Sanskriti, a festival that explores Indian cultural heritage through classical dance and music. Showcase Theater (San Rafael). February 2, marincounty.org
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With Joan Osbourne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan, the storied singer brings her album of covers to life with songs that are more homage that imitation. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). February 9–10, sweetwatermusichall.com
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Don’t miss the Dead Funk Summit, an evening of funky jams combining musical worlds of the Grateful Dead and New Orleans Funk. Terrapin Crossroads (San Rafael). February 21, terrapincrossroads.net
The Who and The What A Pakistani-American writer is finishing a novel about women and Islam when she meets a young convert who helps her reconcile her modern life and her heritage. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). February 28–March 24, marintheatre.org
riffs and classic rock. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com
MUSEUMS MARIN Bay Area Discovery Museum Hands-On Harley-Davidson Families are given an opportunity to learn about STEM in action against the backdrop of a replica Harley-Davidson — and even hit a (simulated) open road, from January 19 (Sausalito). 415.339.3900, bay kidsmuseum.org Bolinas Museum An ongoing collection of fine art and hi torical works (Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinas museum.org Marin History Museum Numerous collections with historical articles, documents, artifacts and photographs
commemorating the traditions, innovation and creativity in Marin County (Novato). 415.382.1182, marinhistory.org Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Open to Interpretation: Artists of MarinMOCA Exhibition Works designed to elicit a rich dialogue between artist and viewer, through February 24 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org
BAY AREA Asian Art Museum Kimono Refashioned The exhibition explores the impact of the kimono on global fashion from the Victorian era to the present; Coco Chanel, Tom Ford and Issey Miyake are among the close to 30 designers featured, through May 5 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Ink, Paper, Silk: One Hundred Years of Collecting Japanese Art A selection of BAMPFA’s Japanese art collection, featuring woodblock prints, lacquerware and more, through April 14 (Berkeley). 510.642.0808, bampfa.org California Academy of Sciences Giants of Land and Sea Discover the forces that make Northern California a place unlike anywhere else. Step inside an immersive fog room, feel a jolt in an earthquake simulator, and explore marine mammal skeletons and models (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Contemporary Jewish Museum In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art — Oxossi Ayofemi and Risa Wechsler In a program inspired by
the Talmudic concept of havruta or studying in pairs, artist Oxossi Ayofemi and physicist Risa Wechsler present Black Matter, which touches on everything from the unknown matter of the universe to presence and absence, through July 30 (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org de Young Gauguin: A Spiritual Journey A display of more than 50 paintings, wood carvings and ceramics created by Paul Gauguin in the Fine Arts Museums’ fir t exhibition of his work, through April 7 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoungfamsf.org di Rosa A permanent collection of notable works by Northern California artists (Napa). 707.226.5991, dirosaart.org
April 14 (SF). 415.358.7200, moadsf.org Museum of Craft and Design Gustavo Perez: Self-Portrait in Black and White An installation of several different series marks milestones in Perez’s development, through February 24 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org Oakland Museum of California Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline Art and science come together through fantastical renderings by Ray Troll and the research of paleontologist Kirk Johnson, through March 17 (Oakland). 510.318.8400, museumca.org SFMOMA Vija Celmins: To Fix the Image in Memory SFMOMA welcomes this global debut — the fir t North
American retrospective of the artist’s work in 25 years — featuring renderings of the natural world, from ocean waves to desert floor , through March 31 (SF). 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Richard Shaw and Wanxin Zhang An exhibit of recent clay works from two Bay Area artists, focusing on exploration of the cultural exchange between China and the West, through April 7 (Sonoma). svma.org The Walt Disney Family Museum Exhibitions on the life of Walt Disney, along with the animation and artistic works that elevated Walt Disney Studios to the powerhouse it is today (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org
Exploratorium Ongoing interactive exhibits exploring science, art and human perception (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu Legion of Honor East Meets West: Jewels of the Maharajas from the Al Thani Collection More than 150 pieces associated with Mughal emperors, maharajas and their courts, including jewelry, weapons, works of art and more, tell the story of the cultural and material exchanges between India and Europe, through February 24 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhono .famsf.org Museum of the African Diaspora Black Refractions The museum is taken over by highlights from the Studio Museum in Harlem, through
Kimono Refashioned at the Asian Art Museum, S.F.
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Bay Area Now 8 This survey exhibit features visual artists specializing in a range of mediums, as selected through a series of studio visits, to present a picture of the Bay Area in the present tense, through March 24 (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org
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Isaiah Johnson The immensely popular Hamilton returns to town.
In 2013, Hamilton (originally The Hamilton Mixtape) got its start as a musical workshop in the Powerhouse Season, an annual program at New York Stage and Film’s Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College. And when actor Isaiah Johnson first heard Lin-Manuel Miranda’s now-famous creation, he knew Broadway was in for something special. This year, Johnson reprises his role as George Washington for the show’s third national tour, and it’s a don’t-miss production. February 12–September 8, Orpheum Theatre (SF). shnsf.com MM: How does it feel to have watched this production become a phenomenon? IJ: Honestly, it just feels affirming. At Vassar, there was a buzz surrounding Hamilton — everyone was talking about it. When I was able to hear the music, I was just floored. And I knew that it was something none of us had heard before on the Broadway stage.
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MM: What did you learn about George Washington, and what did you bring to your portrayal? IJ: In terms of the complexity and the integrity of the ideals that the country was founded upon — they weren’t crystal clear. They were a work in progress. What’s the most interesting to me is how Washington chose to navigate his own personal ambition, and marry that with the sacrifices that needed to be made. MM: What do you think makes the show so special? IJ: It’s something that’s never been done, American history so expertly expressed using hip-hop, and a hip-hop story. So much of the history that we learned in school was written by the people who were at the table, but there were others in the room who weren’t included in that story. So Hamilton gives us a window into their thought processes and feelings. It makes it fun, too — which it wasn’t before, at least for me. The fun that we imbue the history with is a gateway into it. And, inadvertently, we’ve made American history cool again.
FEB 7 National Parks Conservation Association’s Centennial Join National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) to kick off a entury of national park protection and building with food, drink and more. Letterman Digital Arts Center (SF). 202.853.4472, npca.org FEB 7–10 Tribal and Textile Art Show Peruse this fair showcasing tribal cultures across the nation, designed for collectors and enthusiasts and including the arts of Asian, Oceanic, African, Native American and Latin American indigenous peoples. Fort Mason Center (SF). san franciscotribaland textileartshow.com FEB 8–10 California International Antiquarian Book Fair The 52nd rendition of the world’s largest and most prestigious celebration of antiquarian books returns to Northern California. Marriott City Center (Oakland). cabookfair.com FEB 24 2019 Awards Night Prosecco, appetizers from Left Bank and a red carpet make for a can’t-miss evening of Oscar accolades. Lark
Theater (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net
FILM THRU FEB 14 SF Independent Film Festival Back for its 21st year, the SF IndieFest showcases the best of independent, alternative and subversive cinema dreamed up internationally. Various locations (SF). 415.820.3907, sfindie.com FEB 2–6 Carmen Mezzosoprano Clémentine Margaine reprises her remarkable portrayal of opera’s ultimate seductress, to be enjoyed from the comfort of your Larkspur theater seat. Lark Theater (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net
WALKS/TALKS FEB 3 Birds Take a stroll around Abbotts Lagoon to observe the numerous species of birds that are found overwintering along the coast this time of year. Abbotts Lagoon (Point Reyes). 415.893.9520, marincounty.org FEB 2 Broom Busters Work Day Join the Broom Buster team, a group of longtime volunteers who make it their mission to clear out French broom. Learn about the importance of invasive species eradication while lending a hand. Old St. Hilary’s Preserve (Tiburon). 415.473.3778, marincounty.org FEB 4 Cecile Richards Marin Speaker Series presents Cecile Richards, the
lifelong human rights activist who was Planned Parenthood’s renowned president from 2006 to 2018. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 650.340.7004, speakerseries.net FEB 4 Rebecca Traister Journalist and author Rebecca Traister joins law professor Lara Bazelon to discuss her latest book Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger. Sydney Goldstein Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net FEB 6 Ina Garten Emmy Award–winning host Ina Garten shares her natural approach to food, entertaining tips, stories and maybe even some recipes. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 650.340.7004, speakerseries.net FEB 9 Aramburu Island Enhancement Join Richardson Bay Audubon Center in its effort to co vert this island from a forgotten, eroding area to a thriving habitat for shorebirds and wildlife. Richardson Bay Audubon Center (Tiburon). 415.388.2524, richardsonbay. audubon.org FEB 9 MMWD: Turtle Observer Training Become a trained turtle observer and you will monitor and record behavior of the native western pond turtle in the Mount Tamalpais watershed. Register for location (Marin County). 415.945.1128, marinwater.org
FEB 16 Creekside Restoration with One Tam Volunteer with Marin County Parks and the staff of One Tam, a Tamalpais Lands Collaborative initiative, to enrich important habitat areas of Hal Brown Park and Creekside Marsh. Hal Brown Park (Greenbrae). 415.763.2977, marin countyparks.org FEB 19 Nature for Kids Observe mosses, ferns, mushrooms, banana slugs and all the rest of what makes the canyon come to life during the wet season. Ignacio Valley Preserve (Novato). 415.893.9520, marincounty.org FEB 24 Early Flowers Spot the fragrant fritillary, a nodding white lily, while it’s in bloom, and keep an eye out for shooting stars, milkmaids, star lilies and more. Mount Burdell (Novato). 415.893.9520, marincounty.org FEB 27 iPhone Photography Workshop Learn how to use your iPhone as your camera, office, and darkroo with techniques and strategies for photography and postprocessing. The Image Flow (Mill Valley). 415.388.3569, the imagefl w.com FEB 27 Rebecca Solnit Storied writer and activist Rebecca Solnit joins documentary filmma er Astra Taylor to talk feminism, politics and more. Sydney Goldstein Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net
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Flores: Elevated Mexican Food Comes to Town Looking for upscale yet traditional family-style Mexican food in central Marin? Look no further than Corte Madera Town Center, where Cow Hollow’s Flores has opened a second outpost in the prominent location (formerly P.F. Chang’s). With an emphasis on regional Mexican dishes and flavors sourced from family recipes, the menu is based on California seasonality and revolves around a star ingredient, masa, the dough used to make the restaurant’s fresh corn tortillas by hand on a daily basis. The tortillas are featured in dishes such as duck confit enchiladas, Dungeness crab tostadas, and chili-braised beef short ribs. There’s a full bar to boot, cementing the Town Center spot as a new must-visit destination and elevating one-stop shopping to a whole new level. LYNDA BALSLEV WHO General manager/co-owner Luis Flores; executive chef Alejandro Morgan WHAT Flores in Corte Madera WHERE 301 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.500.5145, floressf.com s $$$ S C LD BR º 88 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 M A R I N
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Out & About / DINE CORTE MADERA BLUE BARN GOURMET American The first Marin outpost of the S.F.-based eatery has proven very popular. The menu includes customizable salads, toasted sandwiches, soups and more, prepared with locally harvested produce and proteins. Try the Jersey cow milk gelato from Double 8 Dairy of West Marin. 335 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.1104, bluebarn gourmet.com b $$ S Í LD º BURMATOWN Asian The small home-style Asian fusion restaurant offers fresh, light meals like tea leaf salad and basil shrimp stir-fry, as well as curries, coconut rice and chili-garlic green beans. Extra heat optional. Prepare for a short wait if dining in, or order for takeout. 60 Corte Madera Ave, 415.945.9096, burma town.com b $$ S D MARIN PIZZA Pizza Farm-to-pizza is the mission of this fastcasual restaurant. Choose from signature pies or design your own. The pizza is baked on a convection conveyor of rotating stone slabs, which ensures a crisp, thin crust without the long wait. 107 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.891.8788, marin.pizza b $$ S Í LD MARIN JOE’S Italian A Marin mainstay for over 50 years, with a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquitegrilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options. To add to your dining experience,
order the table-side prepared Caesar salad. Not looking for a meal? Enjoy a drink and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar. 1585 Casa Buena Drive, 415.924.2081, marin joesrestaurant.com s $$ S C LDº TAMALPIE Pizza The second location of the original Mill Valley pizzeria is now open, with indoor and outdoor seating plus takeout and delivery. Try the locally inspired pizzas and seasonal cocktails. 55 Tamal Vista Blvd, 415.704.7437, tamalpie pizza.com s $$ S Í LD º THE COUNTER California Create your own salads and burgers using all-natural proteins including Angus beef, turkey, chicken, mahimahi, bison or the latest addition, the Impossible Burger. Gluten-free options and a vegan veggie burger are also available. The restaurant has patio seating, a kick-back vibe and a popular happy hour. Give the spiked milkshake a try. 201 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.924.7000, thecounterburger.com s $$ S Í LD º
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WORLD WRAPPS California Owners Keith Cox and Matt Blair have revamped this “fast food” joint to feature healthy and flavorful items like a Hawaiian poke wrap and a tahini tofu summer roll that’s vegan-friendly. Exotic housemade beverages include boba tea, mango lassi and Vietnamese iced coffee. 208 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.3663, worldwrapps.com $ S Í LD
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from eggs Benedict to panna cotta dessert. 1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.460.2160, barefootcafe.com b $$ S BLD
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 a view of Bolinas Park through the floor-to-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com b $$ S Í D º
GRILLY’S Mexican If you’re looking for a quick, fresh meal, Grilly’s is an easy and delicious stop. Pick up a couple burritos and the much-loved chicken taco salad and you have a lunch or dinner to please the whole family. 1 Bolinas Ave, 415.457.6171, grillys.com $ S Í C BLD
BAREFOOT CAFE American Chef Tony Senehi prepares fresh California dishes with local organic ingredients from sustainable sources. A popular brunch spot, this quaint restaurant in the heart of Fairfax serves locals and tourists everything
THE HUMMINGBIRD American This New Orleans–style restaurant serves up creole staples like fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, po’boys, gumbo and beignets. Opt for the spicy syrup or homemade hot sauce to get
that Cajun kick. Cash only. 57 Broadway Blvd, 415.457.9866 b $$ S BL BR SORELLA CAFFE Italian Sorella, which means “sister” in Italian, serves fresh Italian with a northern influence. Favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padano cheese. Stop by for live music on weekends and every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 107 Bolinas Road, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.com b $$$ S D SPLIT ROCK TAP & WHEEL American The former Fairfax Cyclery space, which had been operating as just a bike shop, has been reconfigured and now
VILLAGE SAKE Japanese Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman has opened an izakaya, a Japanesestyle community pub, on Bolinas Road. In the compact space, you’ll find sushi and skewers, salads and small plates, plus great sake and craft beers. The daily wait list opens online at 5 p.m. 19 Bolinas Road, 415.521.5790, villagesake.com b $$$ Í D
GREENBRAE GOTT’S ROADSIDE American The restaurant’s first Marin outpost features the signature Californiainspired dishes Gott’s is renowned for as well as a roll-up garage door that brings the outside in when weather permits and a 30-footlong pine table for community-style eating. 302 Bon Air Center, 415.785.4233, gotts.com b $$ S Í BLD JASON’S California Head to Jason’s for seafood dishes with an Asian and Italian flair. Try the fisherman stew or miso-glazed Chilean sea bass. 300 Drakes Landing Road, 415.925.0808, jasons restaurant.com s $$$ S Í C LD
PATXI’S PIZZA Pizza This welcoming neighborhood restaurant is a great place to share a meal with family and friends. Try the popular burrata bruschetta appetizer and/ or focus on what Patxi’s does best — Chicagostyle deep-dish pizza. Gluten-free and vegan options available. 340 Bon Air Center, 628.243.0721, patxispizza.com s $$ S Í LD
KENTFIELD GUESTHOUSE American Jared Rogers, the former executive chef of Picco has returned with Guesthouse. Rogers is heading up the kitchen in the Kentfield eatery, and has partnered with well-known mixologist Dustin Sullivan to open this 110-seat space. Look for menu classics such as mini lobster rolls or kurobuta pork chops with crispy potatoes. 850 College Ave, 415.419.5101, guesthousemarin.com s $$$ D HALF DAY CAFE American Tucked away in a setting of intertwining ivy and large open windows, this cafe is the quintessential breakfast nook and is also open for brunch and lunch, including 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 $$ S Í BL BR
LARKSPUR BACKSTAGE California Nestled in downtown Larkspur, Backstage is
a comfortable, sociable setting for wine tasting and light appetizers. Flights of exclusive picks from small-scale California vineyards bring wine country closer to Marin. Happy hour Tuesday through Friday 4 to 6 p.m. 295 Magnolia Ave, 415.898.6778, back stagewines.com b $$ º FARMSHOP American 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 $$$ S Í C LD BR FISHER’S CHEESE + WINE American Marin Country Mart gets a cheese-inspired restaurant and retail shop by Kiri Fisher. Expect a unique selection of fromage and wine as well as hot dishes like meatballs with creamed kale. Marin Country Mart, 2201 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.779.2201 fisherscheese.com b $$ Í LD BR LEFT BANK RESTAURANT French This authentically classic brasserie has been serving the Larkspur community for more than two decades. Whether on the patio, at the European-style bar or in the casually elegant main dining room, it’s a fun and French experience. 7 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331, leftbank.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR MARIN BREWING CO. American Grab a cold beer made on site and pair it with fish ’n’ chips
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also serves food and an assortment of beers. Menu items include pizzas, sandwiches, and snacks like citrus marinated olives or house-made pickles. Beers on tap are almost all exclusively local favorites. 2020 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.721.7644, splitrock tapandwheel.com b $$ LD
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— in this case fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or anything from the all-American menu. Marin Country Mart, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.4677, marinbrewing.com b $$ S Í LD º PERRY’S American Perry’s on Magnolia has the quintesssentially American fare, bustling bar and warm personality the San Fancisco original has always been famous for. Along with three separate dining rooms in a historic building, there’ss outdoor dining on the patio and in the redwood grove. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends and holidays; valet parking in the evenings. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877, perryssf.com s $$$ Í LD BR º RUSTIC BAKERY California The homegrown bakery is known and loved the world over: Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the U.S. in 2015. Organic bread, croissants and pastries baked fresh each morning and salads, sandwiches, and soups for lunch make Rustic a local staple. 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556; Marin Country Mart, 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.9900, rusticbakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR
MILL VALLEY BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE American Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and
Chili-Lime “Brick” Chicken are a few of the satisfying comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. The warm dark-wood bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. 15 Shoreline Highway, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com s $$ 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 to 6 p.m. every day. 44 E Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com s $$$ S Í C D FLOUR CRAFT BAKERY American The brainchild of pastry chef Heather Hardcastle, this second location, in the bright and airy renovated Lumber Yard, offers not only gluten-free baked goods but sandwiches, salads and takeout. The first location is in San Anselmo. 129 Miller Ave, 415.384.8244, flourcraftbakery.com b $$ S Í BL FRANTOIO RISTORANTE Italian Frantoio Ristorante specializes in organic and non-GMO Northern Italian cuisine and has been serving Mill Valley for over two decades. This female owned trattoria produces its own olive oil with a unique on-site olive oil press. For special occasions and private parties, the restaurant offers an olive-press room or the larger Green Room.
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• PLAYA Mexican Drawing inspiration from around the world, Playa has 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 $$ Í D The weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 415.289.5777, frantoio.com s $$$ Í C LD º
401 Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmonyrestaurant group.com b $$ S LD
GRILLY’S Mexican If you’re looking for a quick, fresh meal, Grilly’s is an easy and delicious stop. Pick up a couple burritos and the much-loved chicken taco salad and you have a lunch or dinner to please the whole family. 493 Miller Ave, 415.381.3278, grillys.com b $ S Í C BLD BR
PIATTI RISTORANTE AND BAR Italian The staff rides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Get a table by the window or on the outdoor deck for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your rustic seasonal meal. 625 Redwood Highway, 415.380.2525, piatti.com s $$ S Í C LD BR
HARMONY Chinese Enjoy a lighter take on Chinese at this restaurant, nestled in Strawberry Village. The barbecue pork bun is filled with house-made roasted meat in a savory sauce, and signature prawns are wok seared with scallions. Pair your pick with wine, beer or tea and be sure to check out the weekday takeout lunch special.
PIAZZA D’ANGELO Italian Family owned for over 35 years, Piazza D’Angelo evokes a traditional trattoria dining experience. Enjoy a variety of house-made pastas, meat 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 $$ S Í C LD BR º PIZZA ANTICA Italian Besides its popular thin-crust pizzas, this Strawberry Village restaurant serves seasonal dishes like Tuscan fried chicken with spicy honey, burrata with crushed sweet peas and toasted focaccia, and ricotta gnocchi with sun-dried tomato cream. 800 Redwood Highway, 415.383.0600, pizzaantica.com b $$ S LD BR º PIZZA MOLINA Pizza One of Mill Valley’s favorite pizzerias is back with a distinctly family-friendly, casual vibe. Patrons can find their favorite California wines and beers on tap along with a robust pizza menu that incudes gluten-free and vegan options. 17 Madrona St,
415.383.4200, pizza molina.com b $$ S Í D SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this coffee shop is a funky diner with a small-town feel. Check out the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Highway, 415.388.9085, shoreline coffeeshop.com b $$ S Í BL BR SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL CAFE American Located at the entrance of Sweetwater Music Hall, the cafe is dedicated to the FLOSS philosophy: Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the menu includes brown-butter scrambled eggs on avocado toast, crispy potatoricotta gnocchi and vegan Thai spring rolls
with sweet-and-sour sauce. 19 Corte Madera Ave, 415.388.3850, sweetwater musichall.com s $$ S Í BLD BR º TAMALPIE Italian Owner Karen Goldberg designed this restaurant with a large group seating area, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a small casual bar. The food is Italian home cooking with the daily modern inspiration of locally sourced seasonal ingredients found in the salads, house-made pastas and crispy Neapolitan-style pizza, with a selection of beer and wine to match. 477 Miller Ave, 415.388.7437, tamalpie pizza.com s $$ S Í C LD º 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. 125 Strawberry Village, 415.380.1900, whisk andskillet.com 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
NOVATO BESO BISTRO AND WINE BAR California This Hamiton Field bistro highlights locally
sourced organic produce, fresh sustainable seafood, and pastureraised and free-range meat. Wine lovers can embrace their inner Dionysus — Beso offers more than 20 selections by the glass and more than 50 by the bottle. 502 S Palm Drive, besobistro.com b $$ Í LD BOCA TAVERN American Bring a date here or celebrate a special event. Favorites at this classic restaurant include bigeye tuna poke, Dungeness crab cakes, mac ’n’ cheese croquettes and duck-fat fries. From the woodburning grill there’s fresh fish, shrimp and dry-aged ribeye. On Tuesdays wine is half off. 415.883.0901, bocasteak.com s $$$ S Í C LD º CHIANTI CUCINA Italian This cozy eatery offers an array of Italian and American dishes, including a long list of pastas; try the housemade ravioli cooked up by chef Edgar DeLon. 7416 Redwood Highway, 415.878.0314, chianti novato.com b $$$ S Í D º HOPMONK TAVERN American The beer garden–style outdoor patio and live music keep fans coming back to this Novato brewhouse. Weekly events include country line dancing and open mic nights with an ample selection of beers on tap. 224 Vintage Way, 415.892.6200, hopmonk.com s $$ S Í C LD RUSTIC BAKERY California Organic pastries, breads, salads and sandwiches are on the menu here, including
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daily seasonal specials. Try the Marin Melt — Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam and Point Reyes Toma cheeses grilled on honey whole wheat, served with dressed baby greens and crisp apple slices. 1407 Grant Ave, 415.878.4952, rusticbakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR THE SPEAKEASY American There’s nothing like the comfort of a solid burger and beer when you’re kicking back and watching the game, and the Speakeasy provides. In addition to the 10 beers on tap, you can go beyond traditional pub grub with treats like a deconstructed salmon salad. 504 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.7793, the speakeasynovato.com s $$ LD BR º
SAN ANSELMO BAAN THAI CUISINE Thai Known for its mango sticky rice, this restaurant is committed to serving fresh, local and seasonal food. Warm up with the tom kha soup or stave off he heat with a lychee iced tea. 726 San Anselmo Ave, 415.457.9470, baanthaimarin.com b $$ LD COMFORTS CAFE American Established in 1986, Comforts has a cozy sit-down patio and serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. A large takeout section offers fresh bakery items, seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches and even entrees for dinner at home. Besides the famous Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, flavorful scrambles, Chicken
Okasan (nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans) and wonton soup. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com b $$ S Í BL BR CREEKSIDE PIZZA & TAP ROOM American Under the direction of chef Janet Abrahamson, Creekside serves American-style artisan pizza (vegan and gluten-free options available) and organic salads, along with an extensive selection of craft beer on tap and Northern California wines. There’s a daily happy hour, a big-screen TV and a banquet room available by reservation. 638 San Anselmo Ave, 415.785.4450, creeksidesa.com b $$ S C D º L’APPART RESTO French Savor a range of French and local favorites or a $36 three-course prix fixe menu in an energetic yet sophisticated setting. There’s live music on Thursdays; dinner Monday to Saturday; lunch and brunch Friday to Sunday. 636 San Anselmo Ave, 415.256.9884, lappartresto.com b $$ S Í LD BR MARINITAS Mexican This sister restaurant of Insalata’s continues to flourish as a bastion of creative Mexican and Central and South American cuisine. Not your typical southof-the-border spot, Marinitas serves up top-notch margaritas and Latin lusciousness. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net s $$ S LD BR
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Out & About / DINE SAN GERONIMO TWO BIRD CAFE California This roadside cafe has it all, including fresh fish and goodies from the garden. These guys were doing local and sustainable before it was cool. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and live music. 625 San Geronimo Valley Drive, 415.488.0105, twobirdcafe.com b $$$ Í BLD
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M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER California A one-stop shop for everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread, with a seasonal brunch menu. Highquality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere make MH worth checking out. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575, mhbreadandbutter.com b $$ S Í BL BR PIZZALINA Italian Along with handmade pizzas baked in a wood oven, you’ll find classic shrimp risotto and a caprese salad with mozzarella di bufala. Menus change daily according to seasonal markets but always include salads, antipastos, house-made pastas and main dishes. Outdoor dining available. 914 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.256.9780,
pizzalina.com b $$ S Í LD º SUSHI 69 Japanese Opened in 2001 in San Anselmo, Sushi 69 has been a favorite for locals looking to get their fill of no-frills sushi. The owner hails from Japan and has created an extensive menu featuring traditional tempura and the popular Hiro’s roll (spicy tuna with avocado, salmon and ponzu sauce wrapped in sushi rice). 69 Center Blvd, 415.459.6969, shallwego69.com b $$$ Í D TACO JANE’S Mexican Taco Jane’s full bar features a robust tequila and mezcal selection. Its regional Mexican cuisine includes Oaxacan mole, fish tacos and vegetarian options. Black Gold salsa arrives with
complimentary chips and is created using charred blackened tomatoes and roasted chilis. Live music Thursdays, enclosed patio seating all year round, weekday happy hour 4:30 to 6 p.m. 21 Tamalpais Ave, 415.454.6562, tacojanes.com s $$ 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 $$$ D
AMICI’S EAST COAST PIZZERIA California A wide array of thin-crust pizzas, freshly made pastas and salads are the ticket here, along with flame-roasted lemon chicken wings, for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Gluten-free pizza crust is available. 1242 Fourth St, 415.455.9777, amicis.com b $$ S Í LD º ARIZMENDI BAKERY California A workerowned bakery cafe, Arzimendi prides itself on high-quality local ingredients. Visit any time of day for coffee and pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and thin-crust artisan sourdough pizza. 1002 Fourth St, 415.456.4093, arizmendisan rafael.com $ S Í BLD BR FENIX California An intimate live-music venue in the heart of downtown San Rafael, Fenix features inspired California cuisine with a Southern French twist. Executive chef Lorenzo Villacampa brings a world of expertise, having worked at the Dubai InterContinental Hotel
and the Gloria Plaza Hotel in Beijing, among other fine dining locations. 919 Fourth St, 415.813.5600, fenixlive.com s $$ S C D BR º FLATIRON American The remodeled Flatiron is where refined American bar food lives happily in its ideal environment — with a bevy of craft beers. Owned by the Strickers, a husband-and-wife duo, this polished sports bar serves noshes like chili lime cauliflower, classic sandwiches, and truffle and waffle fries in a space that also features classic arcade games. 724 B St, 415.453.4318, flatironsanrafael.com s $$ LD º IL DAVIDE Italian The large selection of innovative and classic Tuscan dishes and house-made pasta has kept locals coming back for years. Ingredients are organic and locally sourced where possible, and there’s a vast selection of both Italian and California wines by the glass. A private party dining room accommodates up to 45. 901 A St, 415.454.8080, ildavide.net s $$$ S Í C LD JOHNNY DOUGHNUTS American The fresh doughnuts are handmade in small batches with local dairy products in the dough and fillings. Stop by the shop or have the food truck come to you. 1617 Fourth St, 415.450.1866, johnnydoughnuts.com $ S BL LA TOSCANA RISTORANTE & BAR Italian Family owned and operated since 1985, La Toscana has completed an extensive
interior and exterior renovation, transforming an already popular San Rafael gathering spot into a place for any occasion. The menu features classics like gnocchi and carbonara and an ample selection of wine. 3751 Redwood Highway, 415.492.9100, ristorante latoscana.com s $$$ S Í C LD º LAVIER CUSINE Mexican Free-range meat and fresh seafood are the focus at this allorganic eatery run by Gabriela and her husband Guillermo, who hails from Yucatán. Try 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 $$ S LD BR º LE CHALET BASQUE French This familystyle place features dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain, like frog legs in a garlic butter and lemon sauce, a veal calf liver sauté and sweetbreads with port wine sauce and mushrooms. On a warm night, enjoy alfresco dining on the patio. 405 North San Pedro Road, 415.479.1070, chaletbasque.com s $$$ S Í C LD 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,
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415.454.5454, lecomptoirsr.com b $$ Í C D LOS MOLES Mexican Nestled centrally on Lincoln Avenue, Los Moles offers traditional pueblo Mexican cuisine, with — you guessed it — a variety of different moles to enhance your dish. Offering brunch, lunch, dinner and party options, Los Moles’ menu includes enmoladas, tacos, pollo al horno, carne asada, flan and much more. Don’t miss Taco Tuesday night for all-you-caneat tacos. 912 Lincoln Ave, 415.453.5850, losmoles.com s $$ LD BR º LOTUS CUISINE OF INDIA RESTAURANT Indian A “Best of Marin” poll winner since
1999, family-owned and -operated Lotus serves up organic North Indian cuisine with many vegan and vegetarian options. It is a certified green business with an energy-efficient kitchen and features a retractable rooftop and exotic interior decor. The reasonably priced dishes are made with local, non-GMO and gluten-free ingredients. 704 Fourth St, 415.456.5808, lotusrestaurant.com b $$ S C LD MAGNOLIA PARK KITCHEN American This American bistro features lots of farm-fresh salads and sandwiches to choose from. The outdoor patio is well suited to sipping a glass of wine or enjoying a signature
fried chicken bomb sandwich. 1016 Court St, 415.521.5591, magnolia parkkitchen.com b $$ Í C BL MCINNIS PARK GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT American Grab a meal prepared by chef Chris Harman before or after hitting the driving range (or even without picking up a club). Outdoor seating is popular, as is the full bar, with a selection of premium Scotches, small-batch bourbons and more than 50 wines from California vineyards. McInnis Park, 415.491.5959, mcinnis parkgolfcenter.com s $$$ Í C LD MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA Italian Chef Ted Rowe won first place in the Food
Network Television Pizza Challenge with his For the Love of Mushroom pizza —sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce and a red wine reduction atop a fresh crust. Be sure to try other unique pies, like the spicy Three Beer pizza. 101 Smith Ranch Road, 415.472.7272, mulberry streetpizzasan rafael.com b $$ S PANAMA HOTEL RESTAURANT American The dinner menu has a large selection — tortilla soup to pumpkin and ricotta raviolis — but it’s the Sunday brunch that will please the kids. Try the Panama Waffle with Grand Marnier–infused strawberries, topped with mascarpone, plus
a pitcher of “makeyour-own” mimosas for the adults. The tropical garden is a prime spot for peoplewatching. 4 Bayview St, 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com b $$$ Í C LD BR º RANGE CAFE American The cuisine is local, seasonal, made with naturally raised ingredients and served in a casual, comfortable and refined setting, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grand Peacock Gap lawns. An inviting cafe at lunch with ice-cold lemonade and refreshing chardonnays makes a great dinner spot once the sun sets. 333 Biscayne Drive, 415.454.6450, rangecafe.net s $$ S Í C BLD º
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Out & About / DINE cocktails. Come for the food, stay for the music. 100 Yacht Club Drive, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net s $$ Í C D BR º THERESA & JOHNNY’S COMFORT FOOD American A favorite with both the kids and the foodie set, this charming eatery serves food like Mom used to make. Drop by for eggs Benedict, tuna melts, coffee and some of the best milkshakes around. 817 Fourth St, 415.259.0182, theresaand-johnnys.com b $$ S Í BL BR
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burritos.” Smoothies like the avocado fresher round out the menu. 1109 Fourth St, 415.866.0537 $ LD SHIRO KUMA Japanese Shiro Kuma, which means polar bear, takes its inspiration from chef Yasuo Shigeyoshi’s childhood in a small rural town in the south of Japan and offers traditional-style sushi and wagyu A5 and Kobe beef to cook over ishiyaki grilling stones. Popular weekly specials include hamachi jalapeño and the omakase (chef’s choice) dinner. 1518 Fourth St, 415.295.7464, sushishiro kuma.com b $$ S LD SOL FOOD Puerto Rican Fast becoming a Marin legend, Sol Food whips up traditional Puerto Rican dishes just like the ones owners Sol Hernandez grew up eating. Favorites include the bistec sandwich,
mofongo and other fried plantain dishes, but anything tastes good with a dash of the signature hot sauce, also for sale by the bottle (as is the lemon-garlic salad dressing). 901 Lincoln Ave, 415.451.4765, sol foodrestaurant.com $$ S BLD SUSHI TO DAI FOR Japanese Snagging a seat in this popular Fourth Street spot can be a challenge, but patience is rewarded with tasty and fresh sashimi, unique sushi rolls and great prices. 816 Fourth St, 415.721.0392, sushi todaifor.net b $$ S LD TERRAPIN CROSSROADS American This waterfront restaurant and music venue presents fresh food and local talent. The menu offers salads, savory dishes and wood-fired pizzas plus a wide selection of beer, wine and
VIN ANTICO American Vin Antico, “where passion meets the plate,” serves seasonal marketinspired cuisine like stone-oven-baked flatbreads, handmade pastas and organic salads, all innovatively prepared. The kitchen is open to the dining room and there’s a full bar with artisan cocktails. 881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600, vinantico.com s $$ S C LD º
SAUSALITO ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian Authentic Italian eatery with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti, showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for more than 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelino restaurant.com s $$$ S BLD BAR BOCCE American Food just tastes better on a bayside patio with fire pits and a bocce ball court. Order one of the sourdough bread pizzas and a glass of wine and you’ll see why this casual eatery,
overseen by Robert Price of Buckeye and Bungalow 44, has become a local favorite. 1250 Bridgeway, 415.331.0555, barbocce.com s $$ S Í LD CIBO California Located in a historic brick building on Sausalito’s main drag, this is a great place to a sip a quick cup of coffee outdoors. The menu offers tarts, croissants, cookies, paninis and soups. Every dish is made from scratch with local and seasonal products. 1201 Bridgeway, 415.331.2426, cibosausalito.com $$ S Í BL COPITA Mexican Co-owner Joanne Weir, along with chef Daniel Tellez, presents fresh Mexican fare in the heart of downtown Sausalito. The ever-changing menu is 100 percent glutenfree, and the in-house tequila bar serves over 100 varieties and fantastic cocktails. Dine at the bar or on the outdoor patio for great people-watching. 739 Bridgeway, 415.331.7400, copita restaurant.com s $$ S Í LD BR F3/FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French 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 $$ S Í LD BR
KITTI’S PLACE Thai This home-style family restaurant has been in Sausalito 20 years and features favorites like lettuce cups, soft spring rolls and weekly specials. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390, kittisplace.com b $$ S Í LD 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
patrons. Recipes are adjusted to incorporate the freshest catch. 303 Johnson St, 415.332.1492, seafoodpeddler.com s $$$ S Í LD BR º SEAHORSE Italian The spacious dining area, accompanied by a dance floor and stage, make Seahorse ideal for celebrations large and small. Enjoy a modern twist on classic Tuscan coastal cooking while grooving to the nightly live music and entertainment in a historic building. 305 Harbor Drive, 415.331.2899, sausalitoseahorse.com b $$$ Í C LD BR º SUSHI RAN Japanese Sample innovative small plates just big enough to share before enjoying some of the best sushi the Bay Area has to offer; the prices don’t deter the herd of enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake. Just stopping by? The wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. Reservations are required in the main room. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620, sushiran.com s $$ Í LD
POGGIO Italian Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients. Private dining rooms above the restaurant can accommodate larger parties (10 to 150 guests). 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggio tratoria.com s $$$ S Í C BLD
TOMMY’S WOK Chinese Fresh ingredients, free-range chicken and traditional dishes fulfill the Chinese food craving with a nice atmosphere for dining in and great takeout for a night at home. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.332.5818, tommyswok.com b $$ S Í LD
SEAFOOD PEDDLER RESTAURANT AND FISH MARKET Seafood The fish is bought daily from local fishers, who are also restaurant
THE TRIDENT Seafood Set in a turn-of-thecentury building constructed for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this waterfront
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restaurant is a shoein for date night. The restaurant, a famous 1970s hangout, is now known for supporting local farmers, fishers and organic food producers. 558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232, the tridentsausalito.com s $$$ S Í LD BR º
TIBURON LUNA BLU Italian Executive chef Renzo Azzarello serves Sicilian seafood and homemade pastas with a Californian touch. The seasonal menu incorporates fresh and organic produce, local naturally grown meat and poultry from small farms. The restaurant complies with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, so all the seafood is sustainable. In 2014 diners voted Luna Blu one of the Top 100 Neighborhood Gem restaurants in America. 35 Main St, 415.789.5844, lunablurestaurant.com s $$ S Í LD MILANO Italian Located in the Cove Shopping Center, this family-owned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. Favorites like the cheesy garlic bread and pesto keep customers coming back. 1 Blackfield Drive, 415.388.9100, italian restaurantin tiburonca.com s $$ S Í LD 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. Try the fully loaded pancakes or
Florentine Benedict with chipotle hollandaise. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4315 $$ S Í BL RUSTIC BAKERY California This location of the beloved bakery offers the same menu as the other locations in Novato and Larkspur, as well as outdoor dining. Enjoy a wide array of fresh salads, sandwiches and pastries on the boardwalk. 1550 Tiburon Blvd, 415.797.6123, rustic bakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR SALT & PEPPER American With its hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, the sun-filled one-room restaurant is an area favorite. Scallops, rib-eye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce are some of the popular choices. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594 b $$ S Í LD SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE American The menu at this seaside institution features local organic produce and sustainably sourced meats and fish. Chef Robert Taylor, formerly of Farallon, has curated an oyster list for the raw bar menu and a fresh cocktail list to boot. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º 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
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itself on its extensive sustainable seafood program. Savor la dolce vita on the waterfront patio. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º TIBURON TAVERN California The atmosphere here is enhanced by two outdoor patios, two indoor fireplaces and fresh flowers. Happy hour is 3 to 6:30 p.m. every day. 1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, lodge attiburon.com s $$ S Í C BLD BR º WAYPOINT PIZZA Pizza Family-friendly, with cooked-to-order gourmet pies, slices, fresh salads and, for sports fans, a largescreen TV. Order online for quick pickup or delivery. 15 Main St, 415.435.3440, waypointpizza.com b $$ S C LD BR
WEST MARIN NICK’S COVE American This coastal escape is now famous for barbecued local oysters, Dungeness crab mac ’n’ cheese and cocktails incorporating homegrown ingredients. Large windows in the 120seat restaurant provide picturesque views of Tomales Bay and Hog Island (Marshall). 23240 Highway 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR OSTERIA STELLINA California Whether it’s to cap off a ay of hiking or celebrate a romantic anniversary, Osteria Stellina suits any occasion. The menu is Italian-inspired and features local organic ingredients. If you’re up for something unusual, try the goat shoulder, a hit with both tourists and locals (Point
Reyes). 11285 Highway 1, 415.663.9988, osteriastellina.com b $$ S LD PARKSIDE CAFE American Perfect for a sit-down alfresco meal or for grabbing a burger to enjoy on the beach. Beautiful patio garden seating, ocean views, and private wood-fired dinners make this cafe a relaxing retreat. If you’re on the go, check out the market and bakery. Choose from an array of organic locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com s $$$ S Í C BLD RANCHO NICASIO American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from crispy calamari to braised lamb shanks, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. Be sure to stop in for happy hour,
4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (Nicasio). 1 Old Rancheria Road, 415.662.2219, rancho nicasio.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º SAND DOLLAR American Originally built from three barges in Tiburon in 1921, the Sand Dollar Restaurant was floated to Stinson that same year. Enjoy live music along with barbecued local oysters and New England clam chowder. The sunny deck is great in the afternoon (Stinson). 3458 Shoreline Highway, 415.868.0434, stinsonbeach restaurant.com s $$ S Í LD SIDE STREET KITCHEN American Sheryl Cahill, owner of the Station House Cafe, opened her next venture a few blocks down in the former Pine Cone Diner. The fast-casual eatery led by chef Aaron Wright (formerly of
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Tavern at Lark Creek) serves favorites like rotisserie chicken, smoked oysters and pork-belly BLTs as well as wholesome vegetarian fare (Point Reyes Station). 60 Fourth St, 415.663.0303, sidestreet-prs.com b $$ S Í LD º SIR & STAR AT THE OLEMA California The historic inn has reopened as a roadhouse-style restaurant featuring rustic decor and a delicious yet affordable menu. Try the house-made bread and honey butter, the kale Caesar and the stuffed quail, then come back and work your way through the ever-changing menu (Olema). 10000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.663.1034, sirandstar.com b $$$ Í C D STATION HOUSE CAFE American Fresh local homegrown foods are showcased for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in on weekends (5 p.m. on Sundays) for live music and wine,
beer and cocktails (Point Reyes Station). 11180 Highway 1, 415.663.1515, station housecafe.com s $$ S Í C BLD BR º THE SIREN CANTEEN American Where in Northern California can you enjoy a taco at a restaurant nestled directly under a lifeguard tower? At The Siren Canteen, of course. Opened in the summer of 2014, this smart beach shack perched on the sandy shores of Stinson serves up burritos, burgers and creamy Meyer lemon milkshakes. Though the food is solid, we think the BYOW option with a $10 corkage fee and million-dollar views is reason enough to give this shack a shout-out (Stinson). 3201 Highway 1, 415.868.1777, thesirencanteen.com b $ Í LD
SAN FRANCISCO /EAST BAY AUGUST 1 FIVE Indian A seasonal menu inspired by the regional cooking of northern and
central India breaks away from staples like curry. The interior makes an inviting atmosphere for modern interpretations of Indian cuisine. 524 Van Ness Ave, 415.771.5900, august1five.com s $$ LD º AQ RESTAURANT & BAR California AQ takes seasonal to the next level, not only adapting the menu but also transforming the decor of the entire venue to match the weather outside. 1085 Mission St, 415.341.9000, aq-sf.com s $$$ Í D BLACK CAT American Grit meets glam at this jazzy Tenderloin supper club. Executive Chef Tu David Phu and Chef de Cuisine Robert Hurtado have designed a unique menu fusing American and international classics. Saigon bouillabaisse, California curry and Mayan ceviche tostada are some of the choices, along with timeless cocktails and live music in the downstairs lounge. Happy hour 5:30 to 7 p.m. 400
Eddy St, 415.358.1999, blackcatsf.com s $$ Í D º BOULETTES LARDER + BOULIBAR Mediterranean Head to the Embarcadero for savory flavors of lamb, feta and mint or the bittersweetness of barberry, bulgur and pomegranate salad. Have a cozy breakfast or lunch on the patio or by the open kitchen; the wood-oven dining room is open and can be booked for small private parties. Bay Bridge views punctuate an unmistakably San Francisco setting. 1 Ferry Building, 415.399.1155, bouletteslarder.com s $$$ S Í C BLD BR
BUN MEE Vietnamese A fun and casual lunch spot that puts a flavorful twist on classic Vietnamese. Sit back in this playful space with a salad, bowl or sandwich and enjoy the stylish San Francisco vibes. 2015 Fillmore St, 415.800.7696, bunmee.com b $$ S Í LD º CAPO’S CHICAGO Italian If you’re craving classic Chicago-style Italian and a venue to match, the endless pizza choices and flavorful pasta and meat selections here will more than satisfy your appetite and take you back in time to the mobster days of the 1920s. 641 Vallejo St, 415.986.8998,
sfcapos.com s $$$ S Í D º SESSIONS AT THE PRESIDIO American Located just across the Golden Gate Bridge, this restaurant has serious ties to Marin. The fruits, vegetables, herbs and olive oil hail from our county thanks in part to the restaurant’s partnership with Skywalker Ranch. Additionally, the 100 craft beer offerings, including 24 draft options, will keep beer lovers more than satisfied. 1 Letterman Drive, 415.655.9413, sessionssf.com s $$ Í LD
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These listings are not intended to be a full review of the business, rather a quick guide to some of the most popular restaurants in the county. For more restaurant listings, visit us online at marinmagazine.com/dine.
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Consistently rated “Best of Marin,” Comforts offers fine city and home-style food. Join us in our full-service restaurant for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch, or choose from an array of seasonal salads, sandwiches, soups, entrees and desserts from our takeout cases. Our menus change regularly to refle t the season and availability. Catering services also available. Open 7 days.
On the Sausalito harbor, the Seafood Peddler is a fi e-time winner of the Pacific Sun’s Best of Marin and the Marin IJ’s 2017 Best Happy Hour in Marin.
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Farmers Market Finds Meet Your Local Baker Samuel Schwartz has always liked working with his hands. He became interested in baking when he lived in London and visited neighborhood bakeries and farmers markets. Now it’s a passion and has inspired Portside Bakery, where Schwartz handcrafts croissants, pastries and sourdough bread to sell every Thursday at the Civic Center farmers market. Where did you learn your craft? I started learning first out of cookbooks and then staging with bakers around the bay, including at Pizzaiolo in Oakland and Parkside Cafe in Stinson. Where do you do your baking? We’re building out a new bakery kitchen space in Sausalito, and until that’s finished, we’re baking out of the makers’ space at KitchenTown in San Mateo. It seems that your business is a family affair. Yes, our wonderful and talented sales crew largely consists of my mother, my mother-in-law and my wife. In the kitchen, we’re a small crew, consisting of two bakers: my partner in the trenches and pastry chef, Kristina, and me, self-appointed bread-head and croissant guy.
Root Vegetable Gratin
Root vegetables are available year round, but their peak season is smack in the middle of winter. This is good news for vegetable fans who want to stay healthy in cold weather. Rutabaga, sweet potatoes, parsnips and celery root are deeply flavorful, sweet, and packed with vitamins, nutrients and fiber; after all, as storehouses of natural sugars, they’re the vital roots of growing plants. All of which translates to wholesome satisfaction on the dinner plate. (Although who says you can’t mix them with a little cheese and cream?) Feel free to use your favorite root vegetables in this recipe. You will need about 3 pounds total. SERVES 8
Is it true that bakers work all night? I’d say the border between day and night is just a little different for bakers. For me, 1 a.m. is morning, 9 a.m. is lunch and 7 p.m. is bedtime. Between 6 and 7 p.m., I reacquaint myself with my wife and cat before collapsing with my clogs on.
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Do you have a favorite bakery you like to frequent? I love this question. If you come to the market I can be found giving unsolicited bakery recommendations. One of my all-time favorites is Neighbor Bakehouse in San Francisco’s Dogpatch. Greg, the owner and head baker, has been making some of the best croissants and pastry in the Bay Area. Where do you source your products from? We source all of our produce from the Thursday Civic Center farmers market and all of our flour, grain and dairy from just over the county line, in Petaluma.
2 cups sour cream 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1½ pounds medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, unpeeled 1 large sweet potato, peeled, about ¾ pound 1 medium rutabaga, peeled, about ¾ pound 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, finely grated L cup heavy cream, or more as needed 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F and butter an 8-by-10-inch gratin dish. 2 Whisk the sour cream, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a bowl. 3 Thinly slice the vegetables, about an inch thick, preferably with a mandoline.
Arrange half of the Yukon or red potatoes, overlapping in concentric circles, in the bottom of the gratin dish. Spread ½ cup of the sour cream over the potatoes and sprinkle with some of the Gruyère. Cover with a layer of the sweet potatoes, overlapping in concentric circles. Spread with ½ cup of the sour cream and some of the Gruyère. Repeat with the rutabaga, ½ cup more sour cream and the Gruyère. Finish with the remaining Yukon or red potatoes, sour cream and Gruyère. Drizzle the cream in and around the edges, corners and gaps in the gratin. 4 Cover the gratin with lightly buttered foil. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife and the top is golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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• HARVEST DINNER Guests enjoyed an intimate dining experience under the stars at last fall’s Marin Art and Garden Center Harvest Dinner.
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• ANGELS BY THE BAY More than 230 guests helped raised almost $500,000 at last fall’s Marin Center for Independent Living benefit at the Meadow Club.
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• POP ART BALL More than $450,000 was raised to benefit Hospice by the Bay’s programs and community care efforts at the November 3 ball held at the Seminary in Strawberry.
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Weiss is quick to admit she and husband Jim weren’t the type of clients real estate professionals covet. “We were perpetual lookers and could never pull the trigger on anything,” she admits. At one of countless open houses they attended, the Weisses met realtor Joshua Deitch of Coldwell Banker, who mentioned a house not yet on the market they might like. But, he cautioned, this was a spec house and the project wasn’t far enough along to get a sense of things. They kept in touch. Several months later, the phone rang and Audra and Jim went to see this work in progress. “The space was still quite raw,” Audra says. But they saw potential. Lots of potential. Of particular interest: the home’s design was focused on blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. “The Nana doors weren’t in yet, but the home was framed out and you could just see how nicely it would all flow,” Audra says. Another plus: their kids
wouldn’t have to share a bathroom, an issue that had sparked sibling squabbling. So at long last, the Weisses made an offer, purchasing a four-bedroom, five-bath home in the Horse Hill neighborhood of Mill Valley. Because construction was still in the early stages, they were able to choose all their own finishes and tweak the design. One room, originally slated to be divided into a bedroom and small study, was made into a kids’ media space and a main-floor bathroom became en suite. They also decided on small changes to the kitchen. And an area the architect had envisioned as a TV room became a home office; the TV was then positioned on the wall above the great room’s two-way fireplace. While the Weisses were no strangers to home construction, the scope of this project was overwhelming. Fortunately, Audra put her faith in Mill Valley–based interior designer Jennifer Messina, who helped them choose everything from paint to pillows. For the kids’ media room, Messina suggested simple PB Teen sofas, a West Elm media console and a
modular rug by Flor. The enormous chandelier above the stairwell is Restoration Hardware. “It was not an easy job to hang it,” says Audra. Nine months after closing, the family moved in. And while the inside was more or less done, the outside not so much: “it was a giant mud pit,” Audra confides. But the couple had big plans, including adding a large swimming pool and patio and an expansive pergola, which now lets in light but keeps the area temperate during the day. Mounted heat lamps maintain a toasty temperature after sundown. The transition from old home to new wasn’t without challenges. “It was hardest on my son, who was leaving behind a tight group of neighborhood buddies,” Audra says. But a year later the entire brood, including the family dog, are loving their new digs. “A few months back,” Audra says, “I checked in with my son about how he was adjusting, and he said, ‘It feels like we’ve never lived anywhere else.’” m For column consideration, please send photos and a description to dawn@marinmagazine.com.
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THE DETAILS WHERE THEY PURCHASED The Horse Hill neighborhood of Mill Valley WHAT THEY BOUGHT A four-bedroom, five-bath modern farmhouse SELLING AGENT Scott Woods of Pacific Union International LISTING AGENT Joshua Deitch of Coldwell Banker THE STATS Average price per square foot for similar homes in the neighborhood: $975
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Larkspur | $2,490,000 Exuding intelligent design and logical functionality, this renovated 4br/3.5ba farmouse sits on approximately one-third of an acre in Palm Hill. Carolyn Bednarz 415.699.4043 | carolyn.bednarz@cbnorcal.com CalRE# 02006531
San Anselmo | $2,199,000 This lovely single-level three bedroom, two bath Sleepy Hollow property sits on nearly three acres and offers gorgeous mountain views and a pool. Susan Flandermeyer 415.412.8262 | sflandermeyer@cbnorcal.com CalRE# 01880107
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San Anselmo | $1,199,000 This charming 3br/3ba cottage is in a commute location and offers a guest suite. Susan Flandermeyer 415.412.8262 | sflandermeyer@cbnorcal.com CalRE# 01880107
San Rafael | $459,000 This 2br/1.5ba home is located in the desirable Dixie School District. Andy Falk 415.250.8025 | andy.falk@cbnorcal.com CalRE# 01459954
Fairfax | $750,000 Well-maintained 2br/1ba house near town.
Petaluma | $647,000 Updated single-story w/huge yard.
Petaluma | $635,000 3br/2ba country home on nearly 5 acres.
Lita Collins 415.515.5006 | lcollins@cbnorcal.com CalRE# 01890947
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Team Blair Tahoe. Please contact us for exclusive access to premier Tahoe real estate.
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Ideally situated in beautiful Mill Valley, this property combines the privacy of luxury estate living with ready access to the best the Bay Area has to offer. Optimally located within a ten minute drive from SF, you can quickly escape the hustle and bustle of work to the privacy of your own home with minutes. Close to Stinson Beach, a short drive to wine country, and few hours from Lake Tahoe and the breathtaking coastlines of Monterey and Mendocino, this estate offers the perfect blend of modern convenience, private tranquil suburban living and perfect location at the epicenter of Marin living. Take back the time you’ve been missing!
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Find time to do the things you love in this rare, ultra-secluded 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom estate located in the rolling hills of Mill Valley. Enjoy hiking Hawk Hill and Marin open space within steps of your back door. Spend time in your own backyard with a full tennis court, large level lawns and sprawling decks with sweeping views of Marin. Inside this over 5,000 square foot contemporary home you can take full advantage of intimate dinners or large gatherings with its luxuriously appointed chef’s kitchen. Retire to one of many sprawling decks to enjoy the sunset. Find time to watch the latest movies in your full theater or just relax with a book in one of many rooms with picturesque views of the valley. A separate 2 bedroom guest suite with full kitchen ensures space for everyone.
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“I have completed 3 successful sales with Sharon. She’s approachable, personable and smart and when she needs to fight for you, she has her gloves in her purse! A good real estate agent has so much more than neighborhood and listing details and opinions of space. Timing, building the proper offer, knowing when to apply and remove pressure and how to compete are all key pieces to getting a property you want in our tough market. Sharon has all of these qualities in droves!! Andrea and I look forward to many future collaborations with Sharon.�
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Top Teams by Volume 2018 #1 Team The Sarkissian/Bullock Team Bill Bullock 415.384.4000
Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720
Magda Sarkissian 415.847.7913
Applegarth + Warrin Team Max Applegarth 415.298.7600
Kara Warrin 415.407.7979
Narodny Team
Paul Warrin 415.407.8019
Karin Narodny 415.265.7488
Heidi & Adrienne Adrienne Murphy 415.215.9684
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C.J. Nakagawa 415.407.2151
Alva Falla 415.518.1930
Jennifer Firkins 415.602.5768
The Logan & Bernard Group Logan Link 415.336.6858
Bernard Link 415.336.8676
Camara & Nadine Team Nadine Greenwood Camara Scremin 415.203.7050 415.902.7183
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The Sherfey Group Barbara Sherfey Mitchell Sara Sherfey Gemma 415.302.9408 415.203.2648
Heidi Hjorth 415.209.3236
Susan + C.J. Susan Hewitt 415.407.8349
Alex Narodny 415.847.0309
Janice Guehring 415.717.9636
Christina McNair 415.613.5563
Team McGinnis Kevin & Erin McGinnis 415.725.1911 415.725.1940
Karla Farrell 415.828.1584
Casady Craig Julie Casady 415.246.3200
Robert Craig 415.720.1053
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#1 Agent Olivia Hsu Decker 415.720.5915
Joan L. Kermath 415.233.3031
Stephanie Lamarre 415.806.3176
Barbara Major 415.999.9706
Nick Svenson 415.505.7674
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Lisa Garaventa 415.518.2772
Deborah Cole 415.497.9975
Megan Pomponio 415.827.9229
Jim Stafford 415.706.6025
Lei Ann Werner 415.710.0117
David Gilbert 415.435.3752
Alisa Wynd 415.298.4037
Rick Trono 415.515.1117
Randi Deutsch 415.699.9224
Lindy Emrich 415.717.4005
Patricia Scott Winslow 415.577.1106
Julie Widergren 415.827.8727
Linda Saint Amant 415.990.2154
Rick van der Wal 415.306.4106
Mark Millstein 415.601.9240
Ted Strodder 415.377.5222
B.G. Bates 415.706.1026
Brian Byers 415.602.7915
Thomas Henthorne 415.847.5584
Stephanie Pratt 415.971.3967
Matt MacPhee 415.816.2269
Sherry Ramzi 415.902.7344
John Zeiter 415.720.1515
Jason Lewis 415.971.6868
Judy Klayman-Smith 415.215.6789
Kenton Wolfers 415.609.5138
Iraj Zolnasr 415.271.1342
Joe Bondanza 415.246.5549
Jeffrey Brown 415.637.3172
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Colleen Madden 415.497.5170
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A. Dean Jones 415.609.9000
Kathi Elliott 415.235.4024
Nick Saribalis 415.302.0923
Colleen Fitzpatrick 415.786.6183
Julie Leitzell 415.309.7074
Patricia Montag 415.519.4818
Corey Robinson 415.758.0255
Marcia Skall 415.533.5721
Carolyn Moren 415.505.3013
Gwyn Jones 415.298.6119
Jennifer Dunbar 415.272.4635
Roxie Baker 415.827.2316
Shelley Reynolds 415.515.2265
Clint Massey-Blake 415.717.2010
Alix Fagersten 415.596.6231
Valerie Castellana 415.533.9211
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Joan L. Kermath 415.233.3031
Nick Svenson 415.505.7674
The Sarkissian/Bullock Team 415.517.7720
Olivia Hsu Decker 415.720.5915
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Barbara Major 415.999.9706
Team McGinnis 415.725.1911
Patricia Oxman 415.461.4100
Dubie Breen 415.640.4927
John Zeiter 415.720.1515
Falla Associates 415.518.1930
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Stephanie Lamarre 415.806.3176
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Randi Deutsch 415.699.9224
Julie Widergren 415.827.8727
Alisa Wynd 415.298.4037
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Our #1 Agent for Marin County Sales Volume in 2018 Service Integrity Results Over $50,000,000 Sold in 2018! 14 Topside Way, Mill Valley Offered at $2,595,000 38 Topside Way, Mill Valley Offered at $2,525,000 22 Vista Real, Mill Valley Offered at $2,395,000 28 Bay Vista Drive, Mill Valley Offered at $2,228,000 27 Juno Road, Tiburon Offered at $2,099,000* 363 North Ferndale Avenue, Mill Valley Offered at $1,895,000 383 Molino Avenue, Mill Valley Offered at $1,850,000 18 Woodside Way, Ross Offered at $1,775,000* 211 Reed Boulevard, Mill Valley Offered at $1,600,000 224 Richardson Drive, Mill Valley Offered at $1,495,000 1160 Simmons Lane, Novato Offered at $1,295,000* 29 Greenwood Bay Drive, Tiburon Offered at $1,248,000 140 Cypress Place, Sausalito Offered at $849,000*
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Home: A place where someone or something is bred, nourished and fostered. A haven, island, retreat and sanctuary. 3605 Shoreline Highway Stinson Beach, California Cell | 415.203.2648 Office | 415.868.9200
Marin Platinum sherfeygroup@ggsir.com Group (MPG) TheSherfeyGroup.com Lic.# 01422254 Top Agent Network (TAN)
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Marin Luxury Property Professional 415.233.3031 joan@joankermath.com JoanKermath.com
Lic.# 01308538
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Happy New Year! Listed & Sold: All with Multiple Offers or at List Price and Above
Selling in 2019? Contact me for my Seller Property Prep Package
Represented Seller 139 Belvedere, Mill Valley
Buyer Representation
$2,060,000
Represented Buyer 3 Hazel Ave, San Anselmo
$1,525,000
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Represented Seller 19 Boardwalk One, Larkspur
$1,385,000
Represented Buyer 42 Heather Way, Larkspur
$1,485,000
Your Wine Country Connection Represented Seller 3 Beverly Terrace, Mill Valley
$1,667,000
Julie Leitzell 415.309.7074
julie.leitzell@sir.com JulieLeitzell.com Lic.# 01496211 Represented Seller 17354 Buena Vista, Sonoma
$800,000
Represented Seller 217 Picnic Ave, San Rafael
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Stephanie Lamarre 415.806.3176
stephanie@stephanielamarre.com StephanieLamarre.com Lic.# 01840604
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Adrienne + Heidi 2018 Homes Sold — Thank you to our wonderful clients! The Homes, The Owners and The Stories… SOLD
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Modern Masterpiece, Steps to the Beach 30 Seafirth Place, Tiburon
$2,683,000 Represented Seller
Beautiful Country Club/Our Majestic Redwoods 19 Heather Way, Mill Valley SOLD
SOLD
The BEST of First Homes! 148 Crescent Road, Corte Madera SOLD
43 Evergreen Drive, Kentfield
SOLD
Co-Represented Buyer
California Dreamin’ 80 Corte del Bayo, Larkspur
SOLD
Represented Buyer
Look for My Transformation in 2019! $1,350,000 15 Morning Sun Avenue, Mill Valley Represented Buyer
Life is Short, Carpe Diem 21158 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay
415.215.9684
a.murphy@ggsir.com Lic.# 01475471
From Amsterdam to Mill Valley! 643 Northern Avenue, Mill Valley
$1,849,000 Represented Buyer
SOLD
$1,485,000 Represented Seller
SOLD
Adrienne Murphy
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Lime Green to Wonderful White! 955 Greenhill Road, Mill Valley
SOLD
$3,000,000 Represented Buyer PENDING
SOLD
Stunning Remodel, “Alice in Wonderland” Yard $1,440,000
455 West Live Oak, Mill Valley
Room for Everything! Thalia Street, Mill Valley
$2,225,000 Represented Buyer
Thanks Dawn Davis, Realtor Extraordinaire! $2,100,000
$2,735,000 Represented Buyer
“I Can See for Miles and Miles” 381 Durant Way, Mill Valley
$1,322,500 Represented Buyer
SOLD
$1,052,000 Represented Buyer
Time for a Change! 140 Cypress Place, Sausalito
$860,000 Represented Seller
Heidi Hjorth
415.209.3236
h.hjorth@ggsir.com
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Sprawling hillside and gated waterfront estate on approximately 8.5 acres, featuring a five-plus bedroom, six and one-half bath main villa, a one bedroom beach house, a two bedroom caretaker’s house, spacious pool house, separate studio, wine cellar, parklike grounds with level lawn areas, San Francisco Bay views and a sandy beach. Ideal location for both grand-scale entertaining and intimate gatherings, with a waterfront promontory that features 180-degree views, extensive pathways, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, a croquet court, swimming pool and spa. Two five-car garages and plenty of additional parking throughout, including a helipad and boat dock.
David Gilbert Lydia Sarkissian Bill Bullock
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$3,850,000 Mill Valley
Ultimate Pied-Ã -Terre | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1 HALF BA
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Mill Valley
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Japanese Style | 5 BD | 6 BA | 1 HALF BA
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$2,495,000 Tiburon
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HISTORIC SALE
$7,600,000 Mill Valley
$6,700,000 Tiburon
Represented Buyer | 6 BD | 11 BA | 2 HALF BA
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Tiburon
SOLD OFF MARKET
$7,495,000 Tiburon
Prime Belvedere Dream | .0675± Acres
SOLD
$9,495,000
Timeless Paradise | 4 BD | 4 BA | 1 HALF BA
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$6,000,000 Ross
Represented Seller | 5 BD | 4 BA | 1 HALF BA
$12,750,000
Modern-Day Heritage | 6 BD | 4 BA | 1 HALF BA
SOLD
$6,495,000 Belvedere
Classic Contemporary | 5 BD | 4 BA | 2 HALF BA
Mill Valley
Represented Buyer | 5 BD | 4 BA | 1 HALF BA
$6,995,000 Tiburon
Classic California Living | 6 BD | 11 BA | 2 HALF BA
$7,900,000
The Ceiling of the World | 5 BD | 4 BA | 1 HALF BA
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL YEAR! Lydia Sarkissian
Bill Bullock
Magda Sarkissian
415.517.7720
415.384.4000 bb@ggsir.com
m.sarkissian@ggsir.com
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Lic.# 02028978
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Chic Urban Farmhouse Pristine 4BR/3.5BA beauty, completed in 2018. The build impresses with quality & elegant floorplan, all tied together with wide oak floor planks in all rooms & and delicate touches of artisan design throughout. Dramatic family & dining rooms open to chef’s kitchen with Dura Supreme cabinets, custom shelves, & aged brass hardware. Stainless steel appliances & Caesarstone counter with sit-in island. French doors open to 850 sq.ft. patio with views. Spacious formal living room with gas fireplace, open beam ceilings & ½ bathroom. Upstairs master suite has gorgeous master bathroom (marble counters & shower, vintage brass hardware on custom barn door), private deck, & two walk-in closets. Large 2-car garage with storage & interior access. Wired for sound, TV & internet. Southern exposure and multiple skylights flood the interior with natural light. Close to award winning schools. Adjacent buildable lot is included in the sale.
Offered At $2,595,000
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DANIELLE SALK JURG SPOERRY (415) 250-5361 (415) 246-2835 DRE # 01279207 DRE # 01384394
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Charming Victorian Mill Valley Four-Plex This two story four unit Victorian, known as The Heckman House, was built in 1905 and sits on the original Homestead, constructed by one of Mill Valley’s founders, Samuel Throckmorton. Heckman bought the tract of land bounded by Evergreen, Ethel and Linden Lane and constructed the 13 room house on the site of the original Homestead hunting lodge which burned in 1900. Today, the property is operated as a four Katherine unit income property. Must see! Higgins (415) 302-7730
Offered At $2,350,000
San Anselmo Fixer Opportunity Great Seminary wooded hillside location. 2BD/1BA midcentury fixer w/1200+/- finished sq.ft. up & 1200+/- sq.ft. unfinished below with 1/2 BA-access lower level using stairs to the right of carport. Remodel, expand or rebuild (buyer to verify w/town what is possible). Home is located at the bottom of the common driveway. The home is also close to quaint downtown area, shops, restaurants & transportation.
Offered At $995,000
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Tony Ferrandini (415) 269-6166
Tiburon Estate with Stunning Views Magnificent panoramic water views that span from every room. This exclusive property was just extensively remodeled from the ground up. Brand new roof, stucco, solar, electrical, plumbing, custom cabinets, Carrera Marble, stainless steel appliances & more! Luxury abides with three en-suite bedrooms & three full bathrooms. Moments to Historic Downtown Tiburon! Easy Ferry commute to SF & award winning schools!
Offered At $1,794,000
Pat Skipper (415) 279-5329
Secluded Woodacre Lot Secluded magical setting, minutes away from Fairfax, Spirit Rock Meditation, horses, & hiking. Buildable pano view lot backed by serene forest, approx .4 acre. Sellers had approved building & engineering plans, septic plans & permit, water meter connection fees paid, pipeline installation complete, fire hydrant connection, driveway approved. Topo survey, soils tests. Paved road to lot. Buyers to verify development status Michelle since permits expired. Clein (415) 686-8544 Offered At $224,000
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Unique Victorian in Picturesque Geyserville Unique Victorian with 4-story water tower, creatively renovated into living space. Second floor brags a kitchen, third is plumbed for a full bathroom & the top floor is a spectacular retreat with sweeping views of Alexander Valley! This home has been upgraded from the studs out, including the foundation. Also includes a huge 2 bay workshop with its own PGE meter & water, a large rec room with 1.5BA on .77 acre, zoned R2.
Offered At $1,249,000
Martine Swain (415) 497-2861
Novato Seascape Village Townhome This freshly painted 3BD/1.5BA townhome is located deep within the spacious Seascape Village. Updated kitchen with a gas stove; recently laid vinyl flooring; in-unit laundry; a dedicated 2-car carport; outside covered storage & fenced-in rear patio for entertainment. The community includes a gated pool, an open playground & offers quick access for commuting & local shopping.
Offered At $519,000
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Rod MacDougall (415) 608-0089
Sophisticated Napa Home Beautifully designed, sophisticated styling on this 3BD/2.5 BA family home. Tastefully updated kitchen & bathrooms. Nice backyard area, perfect for entertaining. All in the heart of the Napa Valley. Walk to Fume Bistro or a short drive to downtown Napa. A must see!! Mike & Melanie Muters (707) 695-9964
Offered At $640,000
Novato Builder Opportunity Exceptional Small Builder Opportunity! 3 Two+ Acre Lots (6.2 Acres) being sold together @ $216,666 per lot. Previous entitlements approved including septics & luxury high end plans for (3) 4,000.-5,000.Sq ft. homes. Incredible opportunity! 100’s of thousands spent splitting lots & securing approvals to build. Exceptional privacy & views.
Offered At $650,000
Jim Armstrong (415) 606-6864
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Charming Colonial Novato Home This charming Colonial home has been impeccably maintained & upgraded. While the property is close to all transportation lines, shopping & schools, it is situated in a quiet tree-lined valley. A pool, clubhouse & spa will add to your enjoyment.
Offered At $949,000
Richard Celia (415) 713-5727
Private Novato Estate
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This upgraded home with one of the most desirable floorplans has it all! 4BD/4.5BA with a full bedroom & bathroom located on the first level, the master suite is two rooms, has a huge walk-in closet, & an extra room on the second-floor area could be study or play area. The 3-car garage is ideal & offers lots of storage. Freshly painted inside, newly installed carpet all ready for the new owners.
Offered At $1,078,000
Nadia Ferrua (415) 516-0451
Expansive Custom Novato Home
The exceptionally unique 2Âą-acre private lot is accessed via a private country lane.The open & spacious four-plus bedroom design includes two double sized bedrooms & ensuite bathrooms. Additional upgrades include a high end photovoltaic solar energy system, radiant multi-zone heating, air conditioning, solid core doors, a water purification system & much more.
Offered At $1,559,500
Freshly Upgraded Novato Home
Jim Armstrong (415) 606-6864
Expansive custom home on 1 private acre. Approximately 4,500 sq.ft. Commercial Mixed Use Building on 1+/- acre private tree studded lot in the Historic Black Point Mixed Use/ Village Commercial Residential Zone. Luxurious residential improvements & upgrades. Exceptional privacy & views.
Offered At $1,695,000
Jim Armstrong (415) 606-6864
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CORTE MADERA CONTEMPORARY - GREAT VALUE, GREAT LOCATION This immaculate,light-filled home/serene views of the hills is located near award winning schools,shopping & commute corridors, yet it feels secluded & peaceful. Practical floor plan. Fabulous chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances opens to a family room/fireplace & built-ins. Spacious master suite/vaulted ceilings/large window looking out to open space & SPA like bath/Jacuzzi tub. Yard backs to open space.
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Eva Benard
Realtor ®, MBA (415) 497-5702 Eva@BradleyRealEstate.com DRE # 00772873
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Looking for a serene hideaway yet be close to all conveniences and award winning schools? Take the long, winding driveway up to this three-bedroom, two-bath Mid-Century Classic sited on .91 acre in two parcels. Open beamed wood ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, new deck, single-car garage with extra room for office or au pair. Immaculately cared for inside and out.
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Schedule your private showing today ¡ 877.493.4079 ¡ mountainsidenorthstar.com
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PRESENTING
E L E VAT E D LU XU RY. LISTED BY VANGUARD PROPERTIES
WOLFBACK RIDGE ROAD
665 GOODHILL ROAD
233 ROUND HILL ROAD
283 SUMMIT AVENUE
SAUSALITO | $10,000,000
KENTFIELD | $9,995,000
TIBURON | $9,495,000
SAN RAFAEL | $4,850,000
ALLISON SALZER 415.297.2110
CHELSEA E. IALEGGIO 415.300.6881 JEFF MOSELEY 415.602.7272
SCOTT WOODS 415.419.4510
CHELSEA E. IALEGGIO 415.300.6881 KAREN Z. HARDESTY 415.265.3344
1857 MAR WEST STREET
2 CORONET WAY
20 ROSS TERRACE
562 ALTA WAY
TIBURON | $2,850,000
KENTFIELD | $2,725,000
ROSS | $2,595,000
MILL VALLEY | $2,495,000
KAREN Z. HARDESTY 415.265.3344
BITSA FREEMAN 415.385.8929
LORI SAIA ODISIO 415.747.6707
ERIC MCFARLAND 917.685.8369 MARYLISA TENCER 415.308.0188
51 GOLD HILL GRADE
90 FAIR DRIVE
401 WENDY WAY
37 MARTLING ROAD
SAN RAFAEL | $2,O95,000
SAN RAFAEL | $1,695,000
MILL VALLEY | $1,295,000
SAN ANSELMO | $1,275,000
CHRISTINE CHRISTIANSEN 415.259.7133 CHELSEA E. IALEGGIO 415.300.6881
JENNIFER BOWMAN 415.717.8950
GREG BROWMAN 415.519.6062
LORI SAIA ODISIO 415.747.6707
MARIN OFFICES 352 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 | 1118 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939 DRE# 01486075 | vanguardproperties.com
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www.1857MarWest.com
Karen Z. Hardesty | 415.265.3344 kzhardesty@vanguardmarin.com DRE# 00684137
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The Bowman Real Estate Group is so grateful for the opportunity to have served all of our incredible clients in 2018 . Annie, David, Onnie, Alex, Kim , Chris , Kristin , Happy, Sandra , Kirk, Nancy, Sheila , David, Sherr y, Bob, Doug, Dorothy, John, Saskia, Kirk, Nancy, Erich, Soo, Susan, Claire, James, Jane, Chris, Ruby, Ivan, Steve, Bridget, Chuck, Elaine, Bob, Pam, Jared, Tom, Francine, Lindsey, Holly, Scott, and Terry.
We are looking forward to providing Marin families more of what they want in 2019.
BowmanRealEstateGroup.com @THEBOWMANGROUP
Bowman Real Estate Group | 415.755.1000 BowmanGroup@VanguardMarin.com DRE# 01933147
LEGACY MARIN REAL ESTATE |
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Providing Marin families more of what they want
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EXCEPTIONAL VIEW ESTATE
6 B E DRO O MS 6 FULL 3 H ALF B AT H S
665 GOODHILL ROAD
Design Features Include
Exceptional Views of Mt. Tamalpais & SF Bay
KENT WOODLANDS, CA
Formal Living Room
Formal Dining Room
Chef’s Kitchen with Center Island + Great Room
Quintessential California Indoor + Outdoor Living
Infinity Pool + Spa + Outdoor Fireplace
Built in 2007 with Additions in 2013
3-Car Attached Garage
Chelsea E. Ialeggio | 415.300.6881
Jeff Moseley | 415.602.7272
chelsea@vanguardmarin.com DRE# 01394011
jeff@vanguardmarin.com DRE# 0193925
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130 ELM AVENUE | LARKSPUR SOLD $3,875,000 REPRESENTED SELLER
66 UPPER TOYON | KENTFIELD
80 OAK RIDGE | SAN RAFAEL
8 HEATHER WAY | LARKSPUR
330 JEWETT RD | PETALUMA
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Whitney A. Rich | SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE
415.250.9914
whitney@vanguardmarin.com
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Recently updated
Original Kott Home
3 bedroom | 2 bathroom
2 bedroom | 1 bathroom main house
Private setting with lush gardens, pool and level yard
Large level lot that backs up to park
with 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom unit
3 bedroom | 3 bathroom
Easy access to 101
Flexible floor plan with plenty of options
Media room that could be
Family-friendly neighborhood
Sought-after location with private setting and views
used as 4th bedroom
Fabulous entertainment spaces
Please call for more information.
Allison Salzer | 415.297.2110 allison@vanguardmarin.com DRE# 01978463
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Vance & Anna Frost | 415.459.5900 Frost@LiveInMarin.com DRE#s 01207757/01357390
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Raquel Newman | 415.450.8544 raquel@vanguardmarin.com DRE# 02020923
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Thank you for your trust and friendship. I wish you all a wonderful 2019 as we move forward in our new life adventures. 2018 SALES
690 Arlington Circle 26 Audubon Way 16 Baypoint Drive 50 Beach Road 73 Bedford Cove 34 Chapel Cove Drive 11 Cherry Hill Drive 5 Corte Las Casas 45 De Silva Island Drive 52 Dunfries Terrace 135 Esmeyer Road 41 Gable Court 111 H Lane 450 Headlands Court 12 Laurel Avenue 7 Laurel Place 1056 Los Gamos Road #Fl 63 Los Ranchitos 24 Oak Tree Lane 167 Pixley Avenue 341 Quietwood Drive 7 San Gabriel Court 1533 Sierra Drive 100 Thorndale Drive #153 45 Village Circle 2588 Vineyard Road 32 Williams Street
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37 Martling Road, San Anselmo | $1,275,000 10 Professional Center Parkway #16, San Rafael | $525,000 20 Ross Terrace, Ross | $2,595,000
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4 bed, 3 bath, Corte Madera | Price TBD
Celebrating 20 YEARS in Real Estate!
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Lori Saia Odisio | 415.747.6707 LoriO@vanguardmarin.com
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Looking Back CIRCA 1579
Drake Debate
Few historians doubt that Sir Francis Drake put ashore in Marin in 1579. Now the issue might just be, where? BY JIM WOOD
and over 40 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, England’s Captain Francis Drake (he was knighted upon his return), his galleon Golden Hinde and its crew of 75 put ashore to make repairs to their ship somewhere along the west coast of what is now called North America. Based on journals and reconstructed charts indicating a general location of “latitude 38,” Drake historians are mostly in agreement that the landing was in Marin County. Furthermore, following debates going back almost 200 years, they concur that the precise location of his five-week stay before his voyage back to England was an inlet along West Marin’s Point Reyes Peninsula, at what is now appropriately named Drakes Estero, feeding into Drakes Bay. In 2016, the National Park Service dubbed much of Drakes Bay a National Historic Landmark and the “most likely site” of Drake’s 1579 landing. Likely being the operative word: after many years of research, amateur historian (and Mill Valley native) Duane Van Dieman is challenging the assumption. He maintains that Drake arrived, of all
places, via Mill Valley’s Strawberry Cove, just east of today’s Richardson Bridge. Van Dieman lists several factors to back that up. First, Drake was a skilled navigator who, with the possible aid of captured Spanish coastal charts, surely could have located the three-mile-wide entrance to San Francisco Bay. Second, the Golden Hinde’s draft (hull clearance) of 13 feet would have made it difficult and dangerous to enter the shallow waters of Drakes Estero. (To anyone countering that Strawberry Cove is equally shallow, he’ll cite depth charts showing that a navigable deep natural channel leads directly into the cove.) Finally, a rather detailed map of Drake’s actual landing spot, reconstructed after his 1580 return to England, more closely resembles Strawberry Cove than Drakes Estero. In the above artwork by Marin’s Andrew Annenberg, the area across the middle-left is the former location of Golden Gate Baptist Seminary. For more of Duane Van Dieman’s landing site hypothesis, visit sfdrakefoundation.com. m
Drake historians are mostly in agreement that the landing was in Marin County.
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N THE SUMMER of 1579, 28 years before the Jamestown settlement
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