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Contents

JAN UARY 2015

Features

50 Room With a View A remodel yields stunning results. 54 I Do Five young couples celebrate their love.

LYNN BAGLEY

42 Crocks and Pots Recipes perfect for the winter season.

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In Marin

28 Made by Marin Workouts-to-go with Marin’s Fitmark. 30 Style Beauty for the big day. 32 Q&A Sportswriter Ann Killion. 36 Reading List Meet Daniel Alarcón. 38 Conversation Marc Levine’s storybook life.

Destinations 79 Go Wine country embraces the olive.

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Out & About 91 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond. 98 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area. 106 Flavor Boo Koo’s Asian street food. 112 On the Scene Snapshots from special events in Marin and San Francisco.

Marin Home

84 Appellations What’s new in wine.

121 Backstory Trading in the city for the rope swing.

86 Journey Skiing the Swiss Alps.

COLUMNS 14 View From Marin 16 POV 154 Looking Back

Cover photo by Lynn Bagley Photography, lynnbagley.com

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23 Currents Stressfree new year, Community Health Hubs and more.

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workout bag or look great for your own wedding. We also introduce you to sportswriter Ann Killion, author Daniel Alarcón (who wrote this year’s One Book One Marin selection) and Assemblyman Marc Levine. In Destinations, we learn how the olive is changing wine country and giving rise to a true second harvest. Not to forget about the wine, we also provide details on all the great things the grape is up to in 2015. And Ben Davidson invites you to take your ski pass farther — in this case, all the way to the Swiss Alps. It’s quite an issue and we think a great start to the year. Enjoy the stories and then crank up that fireplace and start concocting those warm meals in a bowl — and save a few bites for us. Marin Magazine Staff Editors

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ELCOME TO OUR first issue of 2015. We know it is cold out and the days are short, but we also know the best way to beat the winter blues — warm, delicious food. Writer Lynda Balslev and photographer Tim Porter get cooking and present four one-pot wonders, complete with recipes, that are sure to nourish the soul and the body. Next up in features, writer Laura Hilgers talks to a Mill Valley couple who were happy to move to a house near Mount Tamalpais but weren’t so thrilled with the quality of the view that came with it. They worked with architect Ron Sutton to remodel their home and add a bedroom window that really brings the iconic mountain home. You’ll also find our annual wedding special section. Calin Van Paris meets five very different couples who share their wedding experiences in Marin and Lake Tahoe. We follow that with our wedding planning guide, offering tips on caterers, venues, jewelers and much more. Up front we’ve got information on how to lower stress in the new year, find the perfect

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Three positive projects to watch for in 2015. BY JIM WOOD

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these three Marin endeavors, but they’re worth watching in the coming year — they may even be worth a bit of your time.

The problem is mostly weekend workers and home gardeners; it’s their trash that often winds up on Highway 101.

SECURE YOUR LOAD Like many Marinites, Jill Whitebook and Vicky Dehnert are irked by the litter lining Highway 101. They cofounded Marin Clean Highways hoping to find a way of curtailing litter at its source, and the two soon found uncovered trucks taking trash to various dumpsites were a major culprit. Now they’re working to establish a countywide ordinance requiring that all vehicles transporting waste, garbage or debris be covered or secured to prevent spillage on Marin’s roads. “California has a law, but it’s vague,” Whitebook says. “And in Marin, the CHP won’t cite a vehicle unless they see the debris falling out.” Moreover, “the problem is mostly weekend workers and home gardeners — it’s their trash that often winds up on Highway 101”; in one hour on a recent Saturday afternoon, she counted 30 uncovered trucks entering the Marin Resource Recovery Center. Kern and Sonoma counties levy harsh fines if a vehicle transporting trash isn’t secured — a step that has significantly reduced highway litter, she points out. “Marin would have equal success with a similar ordinance,” Dehnert says. HOLDING COURT Should a teenager’s brush with the law forever cloud his future? The Marin YMCA thinks not, so it started Youth Court. The program, now in its 10th year, is “an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system, which often sends a youngster off n the wrong direction,” Executive Director Don Carney says. Youth Court has an authentic feel, complete with a black-robed adult judge sitting in an austere courtroom. “But there are differences,” Carney adds. ”We use restorative justice; the lawyers are teenagers supervised by adult attorneys; the juries are composed of teenagers who can ask questions of the accused.” The trials involve actual cases in which teens have been

ON THE MOVE Trolleys are Marin’s future, say former San Anselmo mayor Peter Breen and Sausalito architect Allan Nichol, so they’ve helped convince the Transportation Authority of Marin to undertake a $180,000 study of transportation options in the Ross Valley, including a trolley system connecting Fairfax’s White Hill School with San Rafael’s Canal community, the busiest east-west transportation corridor in Marin. “There’d be no unsightly overheard lines; these 40-passenger cars would be powered by lithium batteries and a fuel cell and be built in the U.S.,” says Breen. “In Marin,” Nichol says, “we’re adding more cars than we are babies — the traffic is ridiculous.” It’s a way of literally going back to the future, they point out: “In the early 1900s Marin’s communities were developed along our interurban rail lines,” Nichol says. “There’s no reason why that couldn’t happen again, and [there are] many reasons that it should.” Nichol and Breen see trolleys solving SMART’s (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) connection problems with the Larkspur ferry and reducing traffic on the Tiburon Peninsula and between Mill Valley and Sausalito. “Trolleys would be fast, efficient, friendly and fun,” adds Breen. Each of the above projects is well represented on the Internet, and all are worthy of your physical, financial and moral support. That’s my point of view. What’s yours? Email pov@marinmagazine.com. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Marin Magazine and its staff.

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involved, like drug possession, shoplifting or being drunk in public. And peers ask questions peers can understand: “Do you get high during school?” “Does shoplifting give you a rush?” “Have you ever blacked out?” Youth Court juries are composed of middle and high schoolers seeking community service credit — many of them being formerly among the accused. Youth Court meets weekly and collaborates with the entire Marin County Superior Court system. “To date, 92 percent of those coming before Youth Court have stayed clear of future involvement with the traditional juvenile justice system,” Carney says. “So obviously we’re doing something right.”

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Get Covered Entries are coming in but there is still time to get your art in the running for Marin Magazine’s ninth annual cover contest. We are seeking work from outstanding painters, illustrators and photographers who live in, show in or create images of the county. One lucky entrant will see his or her art on our May 2015 cover and will join several other finalists whose work will also appear in a feature story in the same issue. The deadline is March 2. To enter, go to marinmagazine.com/getcovered/.

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Thanks for the well written and comprehensive article (Conversation, December) on the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (TLC). The title inaccurately stated that the TLC, with Greg Moore at the helm, is the new governing entity for Mount Tamalpais. We’d like to clarify that the TLC is not a governing body; rather it is a collaboration among the Parks Conservancy and the four public land management agencies that care for Mount Tam. As partners in the TLC, these land management agencies retain their existing mandates, missions, policies and governance over their respective jurisdictions as stated in the article. The role of the Parks Conservancy is to bring philanthropic and community support to help these agencies realize their resource protection, restoration and community engagement goals. MATT LEFFERT, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS, GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY

The Tamalpais Lands Collaborative is a thinly veiled, overpaid tool of the National Park Service. The NPS has lost its way and John Muir is rolling over in his grave, no, spinning. Protection of the environment now seems to be at the bottom of the list. We need elected officials and true community members to have oversight. We are organized and we are going to make it happen. LISA WILCOX, VIA ONLINE

Corrections

In our December story “Dive Bars,” we incorrectly spelled the name of the proprietor of Matteucci’s. The correct spelling is Dan Pieri. Also, the name of the manger of the 2am Club was spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is Ryan Jamison. In our December story “Surf and Turf,” we incorrectly spelled the name of the park ranger. The correct spelling is Xavier Agnew. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your comments may be edited for clarity and brevity. Send letters to Marin Magazine, One Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Sausalito, CA 94965, or email us at letters@marinmagazine.com. Please include the town where you live and a daytime phone number.

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T’S TIME TO let go of the hassle that came with the holidays now that 2015 is here. We asked Erin Cookston (right) of YogaWorks to share her most effective tips for quick and easy stress relief, to help you start the New Year off evelheaded and ready for anything. yogaworks.com

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To practice Viparita Karani (also known as “legs up the wall”), rest your back on the floor with your legs up against a wall. You can place a pillow or a folded towel under your lower back to elevate the pelvis for support. Hold for 5 to 20 minutes.

Simply communicating the story of your stress will help you begin to let it go. Confide what’s going on to a close friend or partner or a beloved pet, or perhaps talk the issue through with yourself.

Roll out your yoga mat, close your eyes and relax the muscles around the shoulders. Place your hands on your stomach and take a few deep breaths into the lower belly; try to focus on the belly’s rise and fall. Take at least 5 to 10 consecutive deep, conscious breaths.

Run yourself a nice warm bath with Epsom salts and lavender essential oils, dim the lights, and take some alone time to soak in the tub.

This posture helps balance hormone levels, increases circulation, helps trigger the relaxation response in the nervous system and calms the mind.

We are communicative beings, so the more we acknowledge what we are going through by verbalizing our feelings, the easier it becomes for us to process our stress and begin to eliminate it.

Taking time to focus on your breath will help clear your mind, shift your perspective on stressful situations and increase your energy and vitality.

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A HEALTHY COMMUNITY While Marin County is largely an idyllic place to live, it contains communities where the economic disparity is particularly jarring. Community Health Hubs are a community-driven attempt to address some of the fallout from that gap. The Hubs — the first opened in 2013 at Marin Community Clinic’s (MCC) MARIN CARES Novato location, the second last August in the Canal area of San Rafael — provide physical, psychological and economic support in the neighborhoods where they’re based. The Novato Hub offers food to more than 300 households per week; activities like yoga; and monthly diabetes, hypertension and obesity screenings (and referrals) — all of it free to low-income residents. “The Community Health Hub is a unique and wonderful example of a partnership between three key Marin nonprofits: LIFT-Levántate, the Marin Community Clinics and the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank,” says Richard Waxman, executive director of LIFT-Levántate. The most important aspect of the Health Hubs, he adds, is the receptive, positive environment; with services that are entirely multicultural and multilingual, the Hubs transform a clinic visit into a neighborhood event. “We want the community to see MCC as their ‘health home,’ ” says Linda Tavaszi, CEO of MCC. “Many are more receptive to health education and screening in a familiar environment.” marinclinic.org C.V.P.

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Documenting the Big Day Erica Tanamachi of Fairfax has been making documentaries — primarily within the nonprofit sector — for more than 10 years. But this year, Tanamachi decided to take her passion for capturing and sharing life to a different arena with what she terms wedding documentaries. “I’m hooked,” says the filmmaker of her new venture. “The love, the life, the human connection — a wedding is truly a magnificent story to tell.” Here are Tanamachi’s top five tips for creating a meaningful wedding video. ericajanefilms.com C.V.P. 1 INTERVIEW THE COUPLE TOGETHER These sound bites are the highlights of the film. Without the interviews, you may feel you are simply making an ethnographic film about a wedding. 2 CAPTURE FAMILY STORIES In the end, a wedding video should transcend the wedding and truly showcase the love of the family surrounding the couple. 3 BE PRESENT FOR INTIMATE MOMENTS BETWEEN THE COUPLE, FRIENDS AND FAMILY Try to be a fly on the wall and grab moments of the couple hugging, dancing, kissing, loving and just being with each other and with family and friends. 4 CAPTURE THE CEREMONY The ceremony speaks volumes about the couple and is truly the backbone of the film. 5 KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE It is important to know and understand the client before engaging in any deep conversation of the film. This is the power of film — and in my opinion, the world cannot have enough powerful films about love.

In With the Old

The New Year presents a chance for reformation. That same journey to renewal serves as inspiration for these three Bay Area businesses. C.V.P.

Off the Rails

We all love looking at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and we wanted to remind you that you can bring a piece of it home with you. Golden Gate Design and Furniture Co. creates tables, headboards and more from portions of the original 1930s pedestrian handrail, which was updated in 1993. goldengate furniture.com

See the Light

Mill Valley’s Michelle Bevilacqua and Robert Alan Clink of Revelation frequent auctions across the country and antique shops around the world in search of unique finds, which are either refurbished completely (Clink crafts lighting fixtures from found objects) or simply cleaned up and curated for a more modern space. therevelationcompanies.com

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What happens when you put decommissioned fire hoses from U.S. fire departments in the hands of East Bay designers and artisans? The answer is some seriously cool stuff. Oxgut Hose Company offers courageous designs — from wallets to lounge chairs — all crafted from this unique and durable medium. oxgut.com

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T WA S 2011, and Fitmark founder and Marin native Mark Samuel (pictured) had

just sold his interest in a fitness-related venture when he noticed another opportunity in the field. “As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I saw a definite void when it came to high-quality, functional bags, specifically geared toward style-conscious fitness enthusiasts,” Samuel says of his business headquartered in Marin. Soon, he had a business plan and a head of operations (who came with more than 20 years of bagmanufacturing experience), and in May of 2012, Fitmark was born. Quality and function separate Fitmark from competitors. According to Samuel, the line of bags is designed for fitness lovers, by fitness lovers, ensuring that each bag is optimized for the needs of sports enthusiasts. PHILOSOPHY “We put as much passion into crafting bags and offering a phenomenal customer experience as we do into our workouts,” says Samuel of the brand. “Our team is composed of fitness enthusiasts who truly understand what we’re doing and making because they actually live the lifestyle.” Fitmark further exemplifies this commitment to fitness by sponsoring exceptional athletes in the fields of bodybuilding, CrossFit, triathlon and more. THE SCOOP Fitmark crafts backpacks, totes, duffels, lunch packs and messenger bags for ultimate athletic function — think straps for yoga mats, shoe pockets, water bottle holders and seal-tight containers. Bags are available for $24.99 to $135.99 in a variety of colors. BEYOND MARIN Fitmark bags are sold across the U.S. in venues like Equinox, Sports Club L.A., Life Time Fitness and Western Athletic Clubs, as well as online and in more than 25 countries around the world. The company also recently implemented the Fitmark 1 for 1 Program — for every $100 netted through website sales, Fitmark will donate one bag to a handful of Boys and Girls Clubs across the country, to be gifted to a child who excels in school and sports. WHAT THEY SAY “We’re in gyms working out all the time,” says Samuel. “We’ve done CrossFit. We’ve run marathons. We understand yoga. Those fitness experiences, along with conversations within our team and among other athletes, help us gain understanding about what people need when it comes to bags.” fitmarkbags.com CALIN VAN PARIS

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Ann Killion Hailing from Marin gives one a license to choose whether to be San Francisco Giants fans or root for the Oakland A’s. Be a 49er Faithful or a member of the Raider Nation. Everyone has opinions about Bay Area teams — imagine what it’s like for it to be your job to let people Sportswriter know what you think about them. Ann Killion grew up in Mill Valley in MILL VALLEY a household where Bay Area team allegiances were split but ended up, as a sports columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, in a position where she covers them all. (Older brothers Tom, the famed woodcut artist, and Paul, an attorney, also live in Marin.) She’s also co-written two books: Solo: A Memoir of Hope, with soccer star Hope Solo, and Throw Like a Girl, with All-American pitcher Jennie Finch. This past fall, she was on hand for every game of the post season as the wild card Giants marched on to claim their third World Series crown in five years. MARC HERSHON What’s it like living as an adult so close to where you grew up? After my parents sold the house I grew up in, I felt like my toehold in Marin had been lost. So I was thrilled to be able to find an affordable house and be able to raise my kids in my magical hometown.

Were you a sports fan as a kid? I was, and my dad was a huge sports fan. Of the three kids, I was the only one who really connected on the same level as him. It was a way to bond with my dad. He was always a National League guy and always a Giants guy. In my house, if we’d had a shrine, it would have been to Willie Mays.

What drew you into sportswriting? At Tamalpais High School I was the sports editor of the Tam News, only because nobody wanted to be the sports editor.

In terms of your career, was there the idea that there was more opportunity in the field because there were so few women sportswriters? That was part of the attraction, that it was kind of pushing the boundary. Plus I always thought the best writing in a newspaper was in the sports page. And there was opportunity then. In the mid to late ’80s people were looking around their newsrooms and going, “Oh, look — everyone’s a white middle-aged dude.” It was a good time to be applying to unconventional jobs.

What are the essential differences between being a daily writer and a columnist? As a beat writer, you were supposed to know everything about one specific thing. Live and breathe with that team and just report the news. As a columnist, you have to be versatile enough to cover just about anything. You can’t just be wedded to one sport. You have to be willing to put yourself out on the line and state an opinion and take the heat that comes with that.

What has it been like seeing the landscape change in regard to women covering sports? I kind of surfed the wave after the pioneers broke ground and were the first ones in the locker rooms and everything. The ones that had to sue and fight battles. It’s changed but then it hasn’t changed — there still aren’t that many women. I have a big thing with ESPN, in that the men on the set look like they’re going to work, in a suit and tie. The women on the set look like they’re going to a cocktail party.

Where do you see women making a difference in terms of covering sports? I was really proud that at (baseball) Commissioner Goodell’s press conference explaining the Ray Rice thing — and it was shocking considering the resources and PR people that are available to this man, that he came off so poorly — that the hardest questions being asked, by far, were from women.

What’s your favorite part of the job? That every day is different. That I’m still surprised by things. I went to Pittsburgh on September 29th for a game on October 1st, and I could have been home on October 2nd. And even though I was home for part of the time, I wasn’t mentally home until October 30th. Never in my wildest dreams would I have said, “Oh, yeah — the Giants are going to win the World Series.”

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What drew you into sportswriting? At Tamalpais High School I was the sports editor of the Tam News, only because nobody wanted to be the sports editor.

Where do you see women making a difference in terms of covering sports? I was really proud that at (NFL) Commissioner Goodell’s press conference explaining the Ray Rice thing — and it was shocking considering the resources and PR people that are available to this man, that he came off so poorly — that the hardest questions being asked, by far, were from women.

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Author Talk We sat down with Daniel Alarcón to discuss his new novel At Night We Walk in Circles, the 2015 One Book One Marin selection.

MM: In what ways is At Night We Walk in Circles relevant to your own experience? DA: As much as the content of the book is me — aspects of the plot are riffs on my own life and my family’s life — the book itself is even more relevant to me as a human because writing the book was a period of my life. When you spend seven years on a book, your life circumstances change in the process, you change in the process. So I would say that all my books are relevant to my experience but probably not in ways that you would think. MM: You write in both English and Spanish — what’s the difference in voice? DA: I was raised in the U.S. and attended school here from kindergarten on, so obviously my English is better. My Spanish is good, but as I don’t have academic Spanish, the voice is a bit sparer. I don’t have the ability to say ornate things — I have an idea and have to refine it and figure out how I can say it, and sometimes those limitations shift the idea just slightly. It’s like writing with every other page pulled out of the dictionary. Luckily most of the Spanish I traffic in is on the radio, so it’s more colloquial, like I’m telling

a story to a friend. I’m comfortable in that register. MM: Is there a common element that informs your wide range of work as a novelist, long-form fiction writer and radio journalist? DA: There’s a Spanish word, narrador, which is different from any English word for “writer” — it’s more all-encompassing. I work in stories, and I really like to listen. Even when I’m writing novels, I’m listening very carefully. I know I’m the one creating the ideas, I’m not a schizophrenic, but there is an internal listening aspect that is kind of a controlled schizophrenia. MM: At Night We Walk in Circles is the 2015 One Book One Marin selection. What part of the partnership are you most excited about? DA: I’m always excited to have people read my work. You spend so much time alone, in your own head, not engaging, and when people ask you what you do and you say, “I’m a novelist,” the next question is inevitably, “Have you written anything I would have read?” Now I can say, “Well, do you live in Marin?” CALIN VAN PARIS

Page Turners The First Bad Man by Miranda July, Scribner, $25. Cheryl is an anxiety-ridden single woman whose life has been shaped by a feeling that past lives haunt her present. Accustomed to a reality that encompasses multiple lifetimes, Cheryl is thrown for a loop when her boss’s 21-year-old daughter moves into her house, forcing her to reexamine her relationships in real time. At Night We Walk in Circles by Daniel Alarcón, Riverhead, $16. When Nelson, an aspiring actor in South America, is cast in the lead role of a play written by his idol, going on tour with Diciembre, a guerilla theater troupe, appears to be an opportunity to escape his less-than-perfect life. Through the fixated gaze of an obsessed narrator, readers watch Nelson’s attempt at success spiral into a chaotic journey. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera February 4, 7 p.m. One Book One Marin choice. Where the Dead Pause, and the Japanese Say Goodbye: A Journey by Marie Mutsuki Mockett, W.W. Norton & Co., $26.95. In the wake of the devastating 2011 tsunami, Marie Mutsuki Mockett traveled to Japan, carrying with her an enduring grief triggered by her American father’s unexpected passing. In her first memoir, Mockett explores grief on a personal, communal and existential level, all the while painting a vivid picture of Japan and its culture. Appearing at Book Passage San Francisco January 20, 6 p.m. The Sacrifice by Joyce Carol Oates, HarperCollins, $26.99. After a 14-year-old girl is allegedly victimized in a horrific act of racial violence, residents of a small New Jersey town reflect on a long history of racial tension in their community. With a multiracial cast of characters, Oates gives voice to a range of perspectives, emotions and misconceptions surrounding race. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera January 31, 1 p.m.

The Power of Grace: Recognizing Unexpected Gifts on Our Path by David Richo, Shambhala, $16.95. A surge of power in a period of weakness; a suddenly clear answer to a baffling question — David Richo identifies grace as the force behind these unprompted moments of clarity. Richo asserts that each of us experiences grace every day, refuting the notion that it must stem from religion. Learn to embrace grace and channel the greatest asset you never knew you had. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera February 28, 1 p.m. Book Picks by Book Passage’s Karen West.

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Washington, a naïve young man is sent to the nation’s capital, where scheming politicians hope to take advantage of him. If Marin has a sequel to that movie, its title would be Mr. Levine Goes to Sacramento. But don’t let California Assemblyman Marc Levine’s looks fool you. If he appears young, it’s because he is. He’s only 40, but naïveté does not appear to be part of his makeup. In fact, the opposite may be the case. In his first two-year term in Sacramento, the San Rafael Democrat authored 23 bills that passed both houses of the state Legislature and were signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. The fact that Marc Levine is even in the California State Assembly — representing more than 450,000 residents of Marin and southern Sonoma counties — is in itself movie-worthy material. The former software product manager moved to Marin with his family just 10 years ago and quickly rose through the political ranks with positions in his local neighborhood association and later on San Rafael’s city council, where he eventually became vice mayor. Finally he, without the endorsement of the state Democratic Party, ran to represent California’s 10th District in the state assembly in 2012. He won despite being outspent six to one, then was returned to that same seat in 2014 with 75 percent of the votes. Levine currently lives in San Rafael’s Sun Valley neighborhood with his wife, Wendy, and their two kids, Wyatt, 8, and Meredith, 6.

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Let’s start with the usual question of those relatively new to governmental affairs: Do you have a political hero or mentor? You know, I’ve been interested in politics for years, so it would be easy to say someone like Abe Lincoln from a historical perspective or Hillary Clinton more recently. But more locally, my answer is Bill Bagley, who represented Marin in the state assembly in the 1960s and early ’70s. I’ve spoken with him several times and read his autobiography, along with several historical accounts of that era. He is an incredible model. Even though he was a Republican, he was available to everyone, was forward thinking on social issues for that time and was someone the voters of Marin would very easily support today — if he was a Democrat. I think he really had a sense of how to best represent our community, rather than do what the special interests told him to do. And I think that’s what is sometimes lacking in politics today. In 2012, what went through your mind prior to your running for the California State Assembly? When I first started looking seriously at running for the state assembly, we were all told to get in line and support my opponent — and that was early in my political career; I was still in my 30s. But I thought, this is not the way to show leadership, to just support the person I was told to support, the person Sacramento was moving into the

While it would have been easier to have my path paved in gold, I would never trade it for what I have experienced. district to represent it. I thought it was more important to stand for something, and to distinguish myself with the pragmatic position from which I make decisions. It was important for me to run despite the fact my opponent had the special interest and political blessings from Sacramento. And this, despite the fact I could have had a safe and secure role on the San Rafael city council and continue to develop as a local elected official and have it known that I, like others, take my cues from Sacramento. Instead, I think I did the right thing by giving voters a choice. I also invoked

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our universities and made them unaffordable for many middle-class families. Reinvesting in institutions of higher learning is a high priority. Funding higher education at the appropriate level will require prioritizing this investment in our future. I believe we have the leadership in the state capital to do that. What are other statewide challenges? The drought has to be high on the list of challenges we face. A reliable water supply is critical. This November, voters passed a water bond. The Legislature has also allocated money for drought programs and passed historic legislation to manage groundwater. But there is much more to be done. For example, we also have to reduce water demand through conservation and increased use of recycled water. And importantly, we must prepare for the next recession. We need to continue paying down California’s wall of debt. We have to control spending in order to continue funding for education and other vital public services. Passing Proposition 2 (the rainy day fund) is a very good start. What are your legislative goals for 2015? I plan to pursue legislation to address California’s most pressing issues as well as those of special concern to North Bay communities. Sea level rise, environmental

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protection, a healthy economy, access to higher education, our decaying highways, our public pension system, protections for seniors, mental health and suicide prevention and health care are all issues I am looking at for 2015. It is definitely a full plate. My first bill in 2015 will name the Robin Williams Tunnel. We also need to protect long-standing climate change policies to reduce greenhouse gases by moving people out of their cars into cycling and walking. That’s why I am authoring legislation to make sure that there is no pedestrian toll on the Golden Gate Bridge. What are your personal goals for the New Year? It has always been important to Wendy and me to achieve a healthy balance between private and public life. Representing the North Bay in Sacramento takes much of my time and energy. However, my family will

In 2015, I hope to have more time for skiing the mountains and being around the lake with my children. always come first. In the coming year I hope to spend more time with my wonderful wife and children. This year Wendy and I will celebrate our 11th anniversary. We will probably celebrate that event with our extended family. Like many Marin families, we passionately love Tahoe. In 2015, I hope to have more time for skiing the mountains and being around the lake with my children. I also plan to attend more home games of the World Series champion San Francisco Giants and our hometown San Rafael Pacifics. m

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Crocks & Pots This winter, take the time to prepare something simple, warm and delicious.

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January is a great time for food in a bowl. Crocks, pots, bowls and vessels steaming with nourishing soups and hearty stews are the perfect antidote to the cold weather and a comforting alternative to the highfalutin presentations of Christmas past. These one-pot wonders are easy on the wallet while deeply satisfying in taste, coaxing out flavor with slow, hands-off cooking. The best part is that they taste better with time, so prepare them in advance to enjoy during the school week or tote up to the mountains for aprĂ¨s-ski dining.

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Red Wine and Chipotle Braised Short Ribs This braise is best made 1 to 2 days ahead of serving. While most of it requires little effort or technique, the biggest challenge will be waiting while the richly spiced aromas waft through your kitchen. Consider this time invested for good reason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to tenderize the beef to a supple version of itself, and to infuse the meat and stew with knock-your-socks-off flavor. Go ahead and give it a try; some things are worth the wait. 44 J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5 M A R I N

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Moroccan Lamb Stew with Chickpeas and Apricots Infusing your dinner with aromatics and spice that tantalize and hint of far-flung destinations is a surefire way to beat the winter doldrums (short of a plane ticket). The secret ingredient in this North African stew is ras-el-hanout, a spice blend that can include upwards of 50 spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, clove, turmeric and cayenne. The name, translated, means head of the shop, or the best on offer. You can find ras-el-hanout in the spice section of supermarkets and specialty stores.

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Tuscan Vegetable Soup with Farro and Kale Kale is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants and is an excellent way to jump-start a healthy diet in the new year. And why hold back with just one nutritious ingredient? In this warming vegetable soup, kale is joined by farro, a nutty ancient grain packed with protein and fiber, and chunks of vitamin-rich butternut squash. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re craving extra protein, you can dump a heaping cup of cooked white cannellini beans into the soup, as well. As for what type of kale to use, either curly green or lacinato work well. Remove the tough ribs from the leaves before chopping.

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Quick Chicken Pho They say that chicken soup is just what the doctor ordered. They also say that chiles are nature’s solution to fighting a head cold. Combine the two and you have the equivalent of a bowl of soup any doting Jewish-Vietnamese grandmother would love to feed you. The good news is that you can make pho yourself, and you don’t have to be under the weather for an excuse. Pho tastes great, ticking off ll the flavor categories, with spicy, sweet and sour notes mingling with fresh herbs and slurpy noodles in a steaming bowl of ginger-infused chicken broth. Need we say more? Traditionally, pho stock is slow cooked over many hours with a whole chicken, bones and charred vegetables. This recipe is a quick version for easy dining and instant gratification — you can call it faux pho. M A R I N J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5 47

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Recipes

Red Wine and Chipotle Braised Short Ribs

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces Salt Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil  1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped  4 garlic cloves, chopped  1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon ground paprika  1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 (750 ml) bottle full-bodied red wine  1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste   ½ cup chipotles in adobo, chopped  1 bay leaf  2 cups beef stock, or more as necessary 12 ounces cipolline onions (or baby shallots), peeled, halved if large 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar  Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Directions

DAY 1: Generously season the ribs with salt and black pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with lid over medium-high heat until shimmering. Brown the ribs in batches on all sides

without overcrowding the pan, about 8 minutes. (This step is very important, so take the time to do it well.) Transfer to a plate or bowl and repeat with the remaining ribs. Drain off all the fat from the pot. Add 1 tablespoon oil, the yellow onion, carrot and garlic. Sauté, over medium heat, stirring up any brown bits in the pan, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the cumin, paprika and coriander and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine, tomato paste, chipotles and bay leaf. Return the ribs and any collected juices to the pot. Add the beef stock. If the ribs are not completely covered with the liquid, add more stock as necessary. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake until the ribs are very tender, 2½ to 3 hours, stirring once or twice. With tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the ribs to a cutting board to cool. When they’re cool enough to handle, remove any remaining bones (most will have fallen away) and cut away any of the tough gristle. Return the pot to the stove top and bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced by about half and thickened to a sauce consistency, about 20 minutes, skimming any fat from the surface with a spoon. Strain the sauce into a bowl, pushing down on the solids to extract flavor, then discard the

solids. Return the beef to the sauce, submerging completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. DAY 2: One hour before serving, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and turn on the oven broiler. Scrape away any congealed fat collected on the surface of the stew. Gently rewarm on the stove top over medium-low heat to liquefy the sauce. Carefully remove the meat from the stew and arrange in a baking dish. Broil the meat until dark brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Bring the sauce to a low simmer and add the onions. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Taste for seasoning. To serve, divide the short ribs between serving dishes or shallow bowls. Ladle the sauce over and around the meat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh thyme. Note: To freeze the ribs, perform all of the preparatory Day 1 steps. On Day 2, scrape off the congealed fat and then freeze. To continue, defrost the stew in the refrigerator overnight. One hour before serving, proceed with broiling the meat and the remaining steps.

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Chickpeas and Apricots

Serves 6

Ingredients

{Rub} 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne {Stew} Extra-virgin olive oil 2½ to 3 pounds lamb shoulder or leg, excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, chopped  3 garlic cloves, chopped  1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 (15-ounce) can crushed Italian plum tomatoes  2 cups chicken stock  16 unsulfured dried apricots, halved 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon ras-el-hanout 1 teaspoon salt 1 large carrot, cut into ¼-inch pieces 1½ cups cooked chickpeas 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar Fresh chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Place the lamb in a large bowl and add the rub, mixing to thoroughly coat the lamb. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with lid over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the lamb in batches and brown on all sides, taking care to not overcrowd the pan. Transfer the lamb to a plate and repeat with remaining lamb. Pour off any accumulated fat from the pot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and the onion and

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sauté until slightly softened, about 2 minutes, stirring up any brown bits. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, apricots, cinnamon stick, ras-el-hanout and the salt. Return the lamb and any collected juices to the pot. (The lamb should be mostly submerged in the stock. If necessary add more chicken stock to nearly cover.) Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Transfer to the oven and bake until the lamb is tender, about 2 hours. Transfer the pot to the stove top and stir in the carrots and chickpeas. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, until the sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, and the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and stir in the honey. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with couscous.

Tuscan Vegetable Soup with Farro and Kale Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock, plus additional stock as necessary 2 cups butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes  1 cup uncooked farro, rinsed and drained

1 (15-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained 1 (3-inch) chunk of rind of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme  1 teaspoon salt, or to taste ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped green kale  Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened without coloring, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, squash, farro, tomatoes, cheese chunk, bay leaf, thyme, salt, oregano and black pepper. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to medium-low and partially cover the pot. Simmer until the squash and farro are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the kale leaves and simmer until the kale brightens in color and just wilts, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard the cheese rind and bay leaf, and taste for seasoning. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve immediately.

Quick Chicken Pho Serves 4

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, coarsely chopped 4 whole cloves 1 star anise 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 8 ounces vermicelli rice noodles 3 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced {Garnishes} 2 cups mung bean sprouts 1 to 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced Fresh mint, cilantro and/or Thai basil sprigs 1 lime, cut into wedges Asian chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha Hoisin sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven broiler. Scatter the onions and ginger on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until the onions begin to turn golden brown, stirring once or twice, about 3 minutes. Add the whole spices and continue to broil until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer the vegetables and spices to a soup pot. Add the stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve and discard the solids. Return the broth to the pot and stir in the fish sauce, sugar and salt. Add the chicken and simmer, partially covered, over medium-low heat until piping hot, about 5 minutes. While the stock is cooking, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide between 4 serving bowls. Sprinkle half the scallions over the noodles, then ladle the chicken and stock into the bowls. Sprinkle the remaining scallions over. Serve with the garnishes.

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ROOM WITH A

VIEW A remodel turns into a complete reconfiguration with stunning results. BY LAURA HILGERS • PHOTOS BY MARK SCHWARTZ

HORTLY A FTER STEVE Goldman, a retired computer entrepreneur, and his wife, Melanie Love, moved into their home in the hills of Mill Valley, they realized something was wrong. Their lower-level master bedroom was oriented in a strange direction and its window, which looked out on Mount Tamalpais, was too small. “Those first few weeks we lived here,” says Goldman, “I kept saying, ‘Man, I wish that window was a little taller because you can’t see enough of the sky and I wish it was a little lower because you can’t see enough of the redwoods.’ ” Because the couple bought the house for its proximity to the mountain, the limited view from the bedroom was an unexpected disappointment. Their other home is in Winter Park, Florida — where Goldman’s computer hardware company was located and where they still have family — and Goldman had wanted to move near Marin’s highest peak for some time. “I lived in San Francisco in the ’70s, and I went to the top of Mount Tam once and sat by the ranger station, and I’m a physicist, so I don’t use the term ‘energy field’ often, but there was just something there,” says Goldman. “I felt like it was my place. Every time I came to San Francisco for business trips, I’d go up there.” When they bought the house in 2010 and started living a bicoastal life, it was the culmination of a long-held dream — of which they wanted more. “After a few weeks, I finally said, ‘You know, we’ve got to talk to somebody about this,’ ” says Goldman. “I was just thinking about a window. I wasn’t thinking about the entire downstairs.”

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An entire downstairs, however, is exactly what they got. After hiring Ron Sutton of Sutton Suzuki Architects, Goldman and Love realized that the lower level had been poorly laid out. “My first reaction,” says Sutton, “was to try to organize the space better in relation to the grid of the house. It needed to be more straightforward.” To that end, he — and the construction firm of Ireland-Robinson and Hadley, Inc. — gutted the lower level, reconfiguring the walls and rooms completely. But Sutton also had another design challenge. Goldman is a fan of modern homes (their house in Florida is a minimalist showcase) but this home, at least from the outside, is a shingled Craftsman. Love, who prefers a more traditional house, was happy with the home’s upstairs, with its Mediterraneanstyle stucco walls and wood-beamed ceilings. “My challenge was to create something that felt contemporary in design yet felt like it fit in with the rest of the house,” says Sutton, “so there wasn’t a stark difference between the two floors when you walked down.” He solved this problem by using natural materials, such as rough stone, limestone and mahogany, which echoed the warmth of the upstairs. He also created a neutral beige paint color scheme to tie the two levels together. You don’t get the feeling, as you descend the steps, that these are two different homes.

What you feel, instead, is a showstopping awe as you enter the master bedroom, which is dominated by a nearly seamless window 11 feet high and 32 feet long. It’s a nonstop reel of nature, reminiscent of the David Hockney “nature” movies that were on view at the 2013 de Young exhibit. Goldman and Love intended it that way, and they’ve chosen not to include any two-dimensional art in the home. “Mount Tam and the redwoods are more spectacular than anything we could ever hang on the walls,” Goldman says. In order to achieve this stunning effect, Sutton had to lower the floor of the bedroom by 18 inches and design a window with the smallest mullions (a vertical or horizontal element that forms a division between units of a window) possible. “We probably had a dozen meetings where I’d say, ‘can’t you make those mullions any smaller?’ ” says Goldman. “And Ron would go back and find a way to get another quarter inch out.” Because Goldman spent 25 years of his career getting engineers to do things that seemed impossible, he doesn’t take no for an answer. In the end, he got a bedroom punctuated by a seamlessness between the indoors and out. “I basically wanted an infinity bedroom,” says Goldman. Nature’s beauty is echoed in the room itself. One side is consumed by a dramatic stone wall that stops, in one section,

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a foot shy of the ceiling. It’s constructed of oblong pieces of Texas limestone stacked one on top of the other, like a piece of abstract art. It’s also lit from above, like art. “I wanted to create a visual separation between the master bath and the master bedroom that was not just drywall,” says Sutton. “We wanted something artistic as well as structural, and we applied the stone to give texture and interest to it.” As for the gap between the wall and the ceiling? “We created that so the curtains could run behind it,” says Sutton, “and again, it was a play of the soft texture of the curtains against the hard rugged rock.” The room is anchored by warm mahogany built-ins: a bed frame, bedside tables, dressers and a mini-kitchen. And it’s softened by the green curtains that pick up the color of the redwood grove just outside the window. The emphasis on natural materials segues into the master bathroom, with a limestone soaking tub so deep and voluminous that it literally took a feat of engineering to figure out how to fill and drain it quickly. It’s outfitted with the largest possible regulation faucet and an electric solenoid valve, which Goldman determined could drain it four times more quickly than an ordinary drain. Above the bathtub, there’s an elegant Ron Sutton touch, a mahogany soffit shelf with embedded LED lights that shine upward. Goldman had originally wanted the ceilings higher in the lower level, which would have been impossible without raising the whole house, so Sutton accentuated verticality whenever possible. This can be seen in the eight-foot doorways and in the powder room, where a 63-inch-long silver faucet drops from the ceiling, f lanked by equally vertical teardrop lighting. The powder room also points to one of the design challenges of the home: the differences of aesthetic preference between Goldman and Love. “The house in Florida is a museum; it’s all black granite and glass and white,” says Love. “But I like lots of color, like crazy color, and everything Steve was picking out for this house was beige.” The powder room, however, is anchored by a beautiful piece of green marble, on top of which sits a green glass wok-shaped sink. The nearby laundry room also has a dash of color, with eggplant countertops and a backsplash of tiny tiles in eggplant, white and brown. Love may not have gotten her crazy color, but the house works, both in the continuity between the two levels and in the full advantage taken of Mother Nature’s endless “film” loop. Mount Tam looks like it’s right there, even though it’s over a mile away. Deer saunter by. A coyote howls on a rock outcropping a few feet from Love and Goldman’s bed. “It’s hard to describe what it’s like waking up to this every morning,” Goldman says. “We’ve been here a couple of years now, and we see all of this every evening and every morning, and we just never get tired of it.” m M A R I N J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5 53

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I Do

Weddings come in many forms, but these five couples believe that love is the secret ingredient.

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CEREMONY Peacock Gap Golf Club, peacockgolfclub.com COORDINATOR Narine, Sweet and Crafty, sweetandcrafty.com PHOTOGRAPHER Nezár Samara, Nezár Samara Photography, samaraphotography.com MUSIC DJ Nik, deejaynik.com FLORIST Dina, Flora Vida Events, floravidaevents.com DRESS Pronovias, pronovias.us BRIDESMAID DRESSES Donna Morgan, donna-morgan.com INVITATIONS Wedding Paper Divas, weddingpaperdivas.com

Judy Franjieh + Dice Arai

Peacock Gap Golf Club, San Rafael, August 3, 2014

ICE AND JUDY’S passion for helping others actually helped them find each other. “We met in a patient’s room at Kaiser Vallejo; we were both working in the same facility, me as a dietitian and him as a physical therapist,” says Judy. “He thought I was an M.D. (white coat) but then realized I was an R.D.” Dice says it wasn’t Judy’s rank he was pondering: “When I first saw her, all I could think was, She is so out of my league.” After meeting again at an office Christmas party — where they discussed a shared interest in Tough Mudder races and old-school dancing — the couple began dating. When the time came for a proposal, Dice gathered friends to partake in a surprise flash-mob-style event — a fun phenomenon he recalled Judy mentioning an affinity for. “I organized about 40 of our friends (including her parents) and had everyone meet at a restaurant in San Francisco,” he says. “Some of her closest friends faked a gathering so Judy would drive in from Vacaville, where we were living at the time.” The epic proposal and Judy’s response — hint: it was positive — can be found on YouTube. For the wedding, Dice was initially thinking small. “There was this one little cute place in Fairfax that I thought would be great,” he says. “I was vetoed by the family and found out that they had chosen some place called Peacock Gap Golf Club. I had never heard of it. But when I came to visit the location I was absolutely blown away by how amazing it was. I was totally glad to be overruled in this matter.” The ceremony was a melding of cultures — Judy’s family is largely Arabic, and Dice’s parents traveled to Marin from Japan for the occasion. “One highlight was when everyone was getting down on the dance floor, even to some Arabic music,” says Judy. “Our family picked us up in chairs on the dance floor, a tradition in Middle Eastern culture. Everyone had such a good time — it was what I always thought it would be.”

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We spent three days getting to know each other again, and I told him I loved him via text on the plane home. He texted it back right away.

Karena Hillaire + Matthew Cosby

Bay Club StoneTree, Novato, July 5, 2014 sweethearts hit speed bumps on the road to love. Matthew met Karena in 2001 at Hyde School, a boarding school in Woodstock, Connecticut. Unfortunately, he met her friend first. “Matt dated one of my friends for a couple months. A year later, when we thought everyone had moved on, Matt and I starting hanging out and one night we kissed,” Karena says. “My friend got mad, so I told Matt we couldn’t hang out anymore.” Six years passed, and one day Matt met Karena again, this time on Facebook. “We spoke every day for two weeks, and he invited me out to California,” says Karena, who was living in New York at the time. “We spent three days getting to know each other again, and I told him I loved him via text on the plane home. He texted it back right away.” After six months of long-distance dating, Karena moved to Marin. “I knew I couldn’t propose in a traditional way, because Karena would freak — she hates surprises,” says Matt. The couple picked out a ring together, and that night Matt popped the question in their bedroom. They quickly decided on a Marin wedding, as Karena wanted out-of-town guests to feel the same magic she’d encountered as a newcomer. Bay Club StoneTree was ideal for the ceremony. “It was close to our home in Marinwood, and Matt’s family is made up of golfers,” says Karena. “Plus, StoneTree is stunning — the grounds, the view, everything screams top-notch.” It was an Africanstyle ceremony: “We tasted four flavors, which represented each emotion you will experience in a marriage: lemon represents sourness, vinegar is bitterness, cayenne is heat and honey is sweetness,” Matt says. The ceremony itself was emotional — Karena enjoyed the first dance with her father, who is paralyzed; her military sister, stationed in South Korea, was able to attend; Matt’s 9-year-old nephew surprised the couple with a speech; and a couple who’d been separated for years celebrated finding one another again. “I think God planted a seed the night we kissed,” Matt says. V EN HIGH SCHOOL

CEREMONY Bay Club StoneTree COORDINATOR Kalena Brose, Kalena Brose Event Planning and Design, kalenabrose.com PHOTOGRAPHER Michael Maganis, MGM Photography, mgm-photo.com VIDEOGRAPHER Tim Wilkerson, Share the Road Videography, sharetheroadvideography.com MUSIC Natalie Gee, photobeats.com FLORIST Bryce Loutsch, Vanda Floral Design, vandafloral.com DRESS Martina Liana, Novella Bridal, novellabridal.com BRIDESMAID DRESSES Dessy, dessy.com INVITATIONS Minted, minted.com MAKEUP Brittney Lee, makeupbybrilee.com

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I always knew our wedding would be a fun event, but the overwhelming sense of love throughout the entire weekend of events, and the amazing locations were an added touch of magic.

Joel Riddell + Robert Moon

Swedenborgian Church, San Francisco, May 25, 2014

OEL A ND ROBERT’S love is not exactly young — the two have been together for 18 years. They met at the Pacific Heights Health Club, where the very social Robert finally struck up a conversation with Joel, who had been eyeing him for three months. The two met for lunch the next day and developed a friendship that, over the course of several months, turned to love. On Christmas Day of the couple’s fifth year together, Robert presented Joel with a ring — and a proposal. The wedding plans were put on hold while they waited for the marriage equality law to pass, but last year, Joel and Robert were finally able to have the wedding of their dreams. “We went for cocktails one evening with friends, and we noticed the Top of the Mark,” says Joel of the initial planning. “We walked over for a drink and once we entered the space — with the sweeping views — we immediately decided that this was where our party should be: iconic and overlooking the world.” The reception matched the space’s awesomeness, with a slew of musicians and vintners in attendance and copious eating and dancing. For the preceding ceremony, the couple chose the lovely Swedenborgian Church. Joel, whose late grandfather was a minister, reached out to the congregation with a request to borrow the space, which was quickly granted; his father, Steve Elson, officiated. Guests traveled from New Zealand, the U.K. and Canada and were kept busy with weekend festivities — including a henna party hosted by one friend. “The fantastic food and great fun set the stage for the rest of the weekend,” Joel says. The string of celebrations surpassed all expectations: “It was more special than I had anticipated,” Robert says. “I always knew our wedding would be a fun event, but the overwhelming sense of love throughout the entire weekend of events, and the amazing locations were an added touch of magic.”

CEREMONY Swedenborgian Church, sfwedding.org PHOTOGRAPHER Mike Rosati, Mike Rosati Photography, rosatiphotos.com RECEPTION Top of the Mark, InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, intercontinental markhopkins.com CAKE Noe Valley Bakery, noevalleybakery.com MUSIC DJ Christopher B, djchristopherb.com; Harry Likas, harrypiano.com SOLO PERFORMANCE Bobby Jo Valentine, bobbyjovalentine.com INVITATIONS Invitations by Dawn, invitationsbydawn.com

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Karen Stradford + Devin Boyce

Audubon Canyon Ranch, Stinson Beach, April 26, 2014 were first introduced as rivals on a Brooklyn bocce ball court. “We had old friends in common, but had never met until we faced off on the court,” says Karen. “We got to talking — with some trash talking thrown in — and instantly hit it off.” Devin knew pretty quickly that he wanted to keep Karen around. “I realized I just wanted to keep talking to her,” he says. “Her smile captivated me, her laugh made me smile and I knew I was done looking if only I didn’t mess it all up.” Karen, an Oakland native, had long enjoyed weekend trips to Marin to visit her family’s Stinson Beach vacation home, and it was Stinson where the couple’s relationship evolved into permanence. During a visit to Sea Drift, Devin surprised Karen with a proposal. “We were just sitting at the lagoon taking in the view and chatting when he pulled out the ring,” says Karen. “When I stopped sobbing I said yes.” Devin, originally from Rhinebeck, New York, had always considered tying the knot in his hometown, but found a similar vibe in Stinson. “From the first time I traveled to Stinson Beach, I knew there was something significant about the area and that I wanted something special to take place there,” he says. When the Brooklyn-based couple found Audubon Canyon Ranch, the hunt for a locale was over. “It looked so much like Rhinebeck, I knew I wanted to get married there,” says Devin. There was no waiting list, as the ranch was not yet known as a wedding destination — Karen and Devin were the second couple to ever wed on the property. They opted for a three-day event so their visiting guests could enjoy the area; many ended up staying for a few more days to explore Marin. The ceremony was Northern California to a T — rustic and close to the beach, with rain subsiding at the perfect moments and of course, great eats. “The food was the best wedding food I’ve ever had, highlighting the California way of eating: fresh produce and beautiful grilling,” says Karen. “All the guests raved about it.” A R EN A N D DE V IN

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I was in bed with our dog Gypsy when he came home with a bottle of champagne and the ring and told me he wanted us to spend the rest of our lives together. It was perfect.

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Britton Mallis + Jared Rogers

Chart House, Lake Tahoe, September 28, 2014

HE R ESTAUR A NT BUSINESS is notorious for clandestine love affairs, and this story is no different. Jared, head chef of Picco, met Britton at Bungalow 44, where she is a server; the chef was enjoying a drink when his future wife introduced herself. He did his best to make an impression, which must have been a good one — the two soon had a first date at Cotogna in San Francisco. “She was wearing a silk blouse and suede boots and I knew I was going to marry her,” Jared says. A proposal was imminent, and the execution sweet. “He proposed at home,” says Britton. “I was in bed with our dog Gypsy when he came home with a bottle of champagne and the ring and told me he wanted us to spend the rest of our lives together. It was perfect.” The wedding location, however, was not as easy to pin down. The couple bounced around a bit on the ideal spot — they initially wanted to tie the knot at San Francisco city hall, then considered Playa del Carmen in Mexico before finally settling on the supremely serene Lake Tahoe. The ceremony was a small one, with just 45 guests, and took place in the small, cozy setting of the Chart House. The nuptials had been planned for outside on the property’s lawn overlooking the lake, but weather brought the party indoors. Luckily, the couple was able to roll with the punches and enjoy the event. “There were so many wonderful moments from the evening, but my fondest memory is dancing with Jared to ‘I Only Have Eyes for You,’ ” Britton says. Jared says he wouldn’t have changed a thing: “I really appreciated the chance to have the entire family together to share in the special day. True to form, everyone was drinking and eating like kings.”

CEREMONY Chart House, Lake Tahoe COORDINATOR Annemarie, Simple Tahoe Weddings, simpletahoeweddings.com PHOTOGRAPHER Sherry McManus, Associates in Photography, 530.541.7225 CAKE The Cork and More, thecorkandmore.com FLORIST Shirley, Rose Petals, weddings intahoe.com DRESS Tadashi Shoji, bhldn.com INVITATIONS RememberNovemberShop, etsy.com HAIR Angela Zajic Aguirre, Rah Hair Studio, rahhair.com MAKEUP Rachel Muller, Sublime Beauty, sublimebeautylaketahoe.com PRE-WEDDING SITE mywedding.com

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Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa A BESPOKE, TIMELESS WEDDING DESTINATION 801 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 800.288.0502 casamadrona.com

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magine your perfect wedding, held high atop a lush, hillside at the legendary Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa. You and your loved one exchange vows in front of family and friends. The San Francisco Bay glistens in the background. You celebrate. You relax. You know that every detail of your wedding is being handled by our creative and talented

staff. At Casa Madrona, you can select from several distinct venues. Reserve The Mansion at Casa Madrona, for a wedding unparalleled in grandeur and style. Built in 1885, the timeless estate recently underwent a no-expense-spared renewal and now includes an architecturally stunning 1,700-square foot event venue with a sprawling deck and floor-to-ceiling glass doors and the Alexandrite Suite, a 5,000 square-foot master residence boasting bespoke design that seamlessly blends the indoors with the out. Or choose our Salone Grande, with three sections that can be opened up to your exact specifications. All spaces have brilliant views of the Richardson Bay and San Francisco skyline. Located in charming Sausalito, Casa Madrona is only 15 minutes to downtown San Francisco and offers 64 unique cottages, suites and loft-style accommodations that combine vintage architecture with contemporary, one-of-a-kind stylings. At Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, you’ll find a breathtaking location and unsurpassed event space. Don’t just imagine it – go ahead and have the wedding of your dreams.

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rom a mountaintop venue overlooking Lake Tahoe, to saying “I do” at the base of towering granite peaks in our wedding garden, Squaw Valley offers an unparalleled setting that is truly one-of-a-kind. Squaw’s team of wedding specialists can help you plan your perfect day, whatever the season. In addition to the breathtaking scenery of Squaw Valley, we offer condominium style lodging and a variety of unique options to round out a glorious celebration of your love. Photo by Court Leve Photography

1960 Squaw Valley Road • Olympic Valley, CA 530.584.6228 • squawalpine.com

Sofia Jewelry MILL VALLEY’S DESTINATION JEWELRY STORE Small, intimate and family owned since 1994, Sofia Jewelry specializes in picture-perfect wedding jewelry for everyday celebrations. Work with Carl and Lucas Priolo to create the custom piece of your dreams or choose from one of our hand picked, curated pieces. Sofia Jewelry is the place to visit for a welcoming and stress free shopping experience.

80 Throckmorton Avenue • Mill Valley, CA 415.388.8776 • sofiajewelry.com

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Brick & Bottle SAYING “I DO” IS EASY 55 Tamal Vista Blvd. Corte Madera, CA 415.924.3366 brickandbottle.com

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ow that you’ve said “I do” – let’s plan the party! Michelin Recommended Brick & Bottle is nestled into a welcoming community featuring hotels, entertainment, shopping and easy access to nature or the city allowing for stress-free accommodations for family and friends.

Choose from The Madera Room or The Brick Room for private dining delivering the perfect setting for engagement, rehearsal or intimate wedding parties. Or reserve the entire restaurant for larger engagements. Executive Chef Bob Simontacchi leads the creative culinary direction, providing a seasonally inspired, handcrafted menu from appetizers to desserts. Our • • • • • •

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Harbor Point BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT LOCALE WITH DELICIOUS CUISINE

arbor Point is an elegant location whose waterfront setting on Strawberry Point is in perfect harmony with the delectable cuisine of its restaurant, Nourish. The glass-and-wood venue sits at the edge of a lagoon in a quiet corner of the bay, where sea birds from a nearby preserve loll offshore. The main room is intimate and relaxed, yet spacious, with open-beamed architecture and floor-to-ceiling windows. There is an expansive bay view panorama; if you prefer your viewing outside, slip onto one of the decks surrounding the building. For those chilly evenings, two large fireplaces are available to warm your guests. Nourish’s culinary team will customize your menus, from California cuisine to American classic. Plus, their in-house Event Coordinator will help plan the details of your celebration, while working within budget, whether a wedding and/or reception, or other events such as anniversaries, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, memorials… Photo by Dmitry Fisher

475 E Strawberry Drive • Mill Valley, CA 415.381.4400 • eatatnourish.com

Lang Antiques BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE JEWELS SINCE 1969 Whether it’s the perfect engagement ring or an heirloomworthy piece for your wedding day, you will find it at Lang Antiques. We have the largest selection of authentic high quality vintage engagement rings anywhere. Our expert staff provides superior customer service and can offer unique insight into all aspects of antique and vintage jewelry.

309 Sutter Street • San Francisco, CA 415.982.2213 • langantiques.com

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ARIA Resort & Casino YOUR WEDDING IS A STATEMENT. SAY IT RIGHT. 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 866.359.7111 ARIA.COM

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hether it’s a “Lover’s Toast” for the bride and groom at Kiki de Montparnasse or exquisitely planned nuptials in our magnificent chapel, ARIA creates weddings like no other. See what indulgences await within our AAA Five Diamond Awardwinning resort and casino as you celebrate your love with a wedding that dreams are made of. From the moment you make your reservations at the ARIA Wedding Chapel to sharing your “I dos,” our dedicated team will bring every detail of your wedding celebration and reception to life with flawless attention to detail. Afterward, any of our impressive corner view suites make the perfect setting for a beautiful honeymoon. Before saying your vows, party in style with a true Las Vegas bachelorette or bachelor party. Throughout our open space, unique lounges and nightlife destinations await. No cover story required for enjoying endless premium libations with your closest friends at ARIA’s plush ALIBI Cocktail Lounge. One visit here and you’ll see what makes ARIA a destination unlike any other. If you have a sense of adventure and a taste for the unexpected, you’ll appreciate that this is how we vegas.™

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owerMD is the must-stop shop for your prewedding preparations. Whether you’d like to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, or want a skincare product to give your skin that perfect glow, we have something to help you look and feel your best on your big day. Latisse is great way to “wow” your friends and family with stunning lashes; while Restylane can provide perfect lips. Botox is a great way to soften smile, squint and frown lines; while a medical grade chemical peel provides flawless skin. If you prefer a weight-loss program to lose that last 10 pounds before the big day, plan 2 months in advance; and for a shave-free honeymoon, plan to begin your laser hair removal treatments 6 months in advance. Men also like to look their best on their big day; here at PowerMD we have treatments and products specifically designed to enhance a man’s appearance. And don’t forget the mother-of-the-bride who will want to put her best face forward when greeting guests. Our beautiful clinic located in Greenbrae, CA is the perfect place to start your bride or groom-to-be journey!

206 Bon Air Center • Greenbrae, CA 415.785.7995 • PowerMD.com

Union Street Goldsmith GLENDA QUEEN AND TERRY BRUMBAUGH Glenda Queen and Terry Brumbaugh of Union Street Goldsmith have over 40 years in the trade. This unique shop with its friendly staff is welcoming and unpretentious. Each case bursts with jellybean colors – yellow diamonds, orange sapphires, pistachio-green pearls and other exotic gems. Their jewelry designs go as well with Levi’s as they do with black tie. 1909 Union Street • San Francisco, CA 415.776.8048 • unionstreetgoldsmith.com

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Bay Club StoneTree COUNTRY CLUB ELEGANCE 9 Stone Tree Lane Novato, CA 415.209.6090 bayclubs.com/stonetree

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lan your unforgettable day at Bay Club StoneTree, the preferred choice for weddings in Marin County. Nestled amid towering oak trees and pristine wetlands, Bay Club StoneTree sits just at the gateway to Wine Country, offering couples a spectacular setting for the wedding of their dreams.

Finding that perfect venue—the one that captures your personality and vision—can be quite an undertaking. And we’re here to help. Bay Club StoneTree’s striking craftsmen-style clubhouse features expansive decks and terraces overlooking the golf course, featuring panoramic views of Mt. Tamalpais and the Coastal Range. Step inside and discover elegant and inviting spaces in which to entertain your guests, from the romantic fireside lounge to the expansive reception hall that can accommodate up to 230. Our world-class catering team will make planning your wedding a snap, helping you to create a seamless event featuring unparalleled ambiance, gracious service—and all the special details to set your day apart. What’s more, our talented chef specializes in seasonal farm-to-table menus and will work with you to customize a meal that your guests won’t soon forget! Whether your wedding is formal or casual, intimate or grand, this is the fairy-tale setting you’ve been searching for. Come discover the all-new Bay Club StoneTree—and let us help you create memories to last a lifetime.

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Spinnaker Restaurant WEDDINGS - REHEARSALS - SPECIAL EVENTS The Spinnaker banquet facility is located on the water in historic Sausalito. The banquet room and its outdoor deck boast scenic views of the San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, Belvedere and Sausalito waterfront. The room can accommodate up to 160 people for a seated or buffet meal with dance floor, DJ/band and bar setup. Our banquet staff would be happy to work with you to plan a unique and memorable event. 100 Spinnaker Drive • Sausalito, CA 415.332.1572 • thespinnaker.com

Eva Claiborne LOOK GLAMOROUS ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY Eva Claiborne beauty and wellness boutique spa in downtown Tiburon specializes in preparing Brides and Grooms for their Big Day. We are offering traditional Hungarian facials, Hollywood’s hottest treatment the HydraFacial TM, Bridal Make-up, Healing Massages, Spa Body Therapies and the Omorovicza and Germaine de Capuccini skin care lines from Europe. Please visit our website and call to make an appointment.

86 B Main Street • Tiburon, CA 415.435.4326 • tiburonskincare.com

Alix & Company ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RINGS Classic, Romantic, Modern, Vintage. At her gallery and workshop in downtown Mill Valley, jewelry designer Janet Alix uses recycled gold, platinum, and ethical gemstones to design custom rings from the simple to the sophisticated. High ceilings with slow-moving fans, old wooden floors and beautiful display cases make this romantic showroom a delightful place to find the ring of your dreams. 55 Throckmorton Avenue • Mill Valley, CA 415.380.0880 • alixandcompany.com

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Mill Valley Flowers 54 Throckmorton Avenue Mill Valley, CA 415.388.7781 millvalleyflowers.com mvflowers94941@aol.com

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t Mill Valley Flowers, every loving wedding couple is unique and we enjoy the honor of providing the flowers for this most precious day. From the lush, romantic bridal bouquets to the impressive reception flowers, our designers bring together a palette of color and style that truly sets a tone of beauty and celebration. We take great pride in our wedding flowers, fabulous arches and chuppahs. The wedding consultation will visit all aspects of color, design and budget. We can then custom design the arrangements to suit your desires. No wedding is too small or too large, we serve the entire Bay Area and the Wine Country. Since 1990, Annabella and her husband Lars, along with a few of the industry’s best designers, have been making beautiful floral creations for weddings and events of every size. Our wedding team is passionate about their work and has been voted “Best of The Knot” two years in a row. Our creek-side flower shop has been a beautiful landmark of downtown Mill Valley for almost 40 years. Come and see what all of the buzz is about. We are open seven days a week and bring fresh flowers in daily. We deliver Monday through Saturday throughout Marin County and San Francisco. Keep us in mind for all your special occasions.

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Dominican WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Have the wedding of your dreams on the stunning campus of Dominican University of California. Set among beautifully landscaped grounds, majestic trees and classic buildings, the campus is the perfect romantic backdrop for your fairy tale wedding. Our experienced catering team, professional staff and unique venues that can accommodate up to 300 people, will make your wedding dreams come true. emo@dominican.edu 415.485.3228 • www.dominican.edu

Norman Mahan Jewelers A FAMILY OF JEWELRY EXPERIENCE 45 year established reputation for fine craftsmanship, design, service and Gemological knowledge. Our jeweler will assist you in the design and creation of the perfect wedding and engagement rings. You will be shown diamonds under the microscope, becoming knowledgeable about diamond’s unique and fascinating characteristics. A treasure to last a lifetime. Graduate Gemologist and Certified Gemologist. 800 Redwood Hwy • Mill Valley, CA 415.389.9300

KatyBirds VINTAGE PARTY RENTALS KatyBirds is a vintage, rental and styling studio. Every wedding is unique and we are excited to work with you to bring style, romance and flair to your wedding with our mix of elegant and rustic tableware’s and props. We are detail conscious and take great care to bring together a look and tone that expresses your wedding desires. Serving the Bay Area and Wine Country. PO Box 2147 • Sausalito, CA 415.479.0119 • katybirdsshop.com • katy@katybirdsshop.com

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ucked into a quiet corner of Marin County, The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap provides a unique setting to inspire your once-in-a-lifetime romantic memories.

The new 19,400 square foot Clubhouse sets a new standard for modern elegance in North Bay wedding venues. Timeless architecture, unsurpassed amenities, worldclass cuisine, and the serene backdrop of beautiful native landscape and the manicured Peacock Gap Golf Club, combine to create the perfect location for your special day. The beautiful and spacious indoor salons are surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that boast gorgeous views of south Marin County and open to the spectacular trellised deck and event lawn, providing the perfect indoor/outdoor wedding ceremony and reception venue. Indoor spaces are available for more than 1,200 guests and our rooftop deck holds an additional 1,050 guests. The Clubhouse also features separate, well-appointed bride and groom suites. A professional catering and culinary staff is dedicated to guiding you through every planning decision and detail, and are pleased to address any special requests you might have to ensure that your special event is both relaxing and memorable. For more details, please contact the catering department at 415.453.4910 or visit online at www.peacockgapclubhouse.com.

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Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse CELEBRATE WITH A FEAST! Enjoy a Brazilian culinary tour and the art of the feast from San Francisco’s premier Brazilian Steak House. Espetus can handle your engagement party or rehearsal dinner with Brazilian flair. From large banquets to small dinner parties, you and your guests will enjoy 12 cuts of perfectly prepared meats, traditional side dishes and salads and extensive wine and beverage selection. 1686 Market Street • San Francisco, CA 415.552.8792 • espetus.com

Viaggio Estate & Winery THE EXPERIENCE. THE DESTINATION. At Viaggio, we believe in magical, memorable, Happily Ever After’s, and offer uniquely beautiful settings to celebrate your special day in perfect bliss! Viaggio Estate & Winery is located in the heart of Lodi Wine Country, nestled among lush vineyards and walnut orchards with a stunning backdrop, the pristine Mokelumne River. We want to accommodate your special day. 100 E. Taddei Road • Acampo, CA 916.368.1378 • viaggiowinery.com

Unity In Marin A BEAUTIFUL SETTING ~ A PERFECT WEDDING Step back in time to sun-kissed days, when California belonged to Spain and the center of town held flowing fountains, colonnades, bell towers, gardens and charming baroque facades. Our lovely courtyard is adorned with roses, wisteria and palms for outdoor wedding receptions. The chapel’s charming interior brings in views of the everchanging sky with the ambience further enhanced by an ethereal, half-domed ceiling. 600 Palm Drive, Hamilton Center • Novato, CA 415.475.5000 • unityinmarin.org

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Julianna’s Fine Jewelry The Village Corte Madera, CA 415.924.9711 juliannasfinejewelry.com

ulianna’s Fine Jewelry offers an exquisite selection of engagement and wedding rings, fine Swiss watches and sparkling jewelry gifts for any occasion. Choose stunning jewelry from prestigious designers such as, Simon G, Roberto Coin and Gabrielle or consult with Julianna’s custom design expert, Jean-Louis. Together, he can help to create one-of-a-kind pieces that you’ve only been able to imagine. They offer the finest quality diamonds at competitive prices and make it effortless to find your perfect ring to celebrate your love for one another. Jean-Louis will work with your specific budget, cut, quality and style to fashion a masterpiece to last a lifetime. Along with fine jewelry, they carry the esteemed watch brands, Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Frederique Constant and Raymond Weil; excellent gifts for any juncture. These fine Swiss timepieces can be passed down and coveted through generations. Their selection, design services, superior quality and customer service has resulted in many happy and sustained customers. They strive to satisfy all of your jewelry needs through attentive listening and design expertise. Friendships and trust have been built over the last 30 years that keep many families returning to their doors. Next time you’re in the Village at Corte Madera, stop by and find Julianna, her daughter Judy, her granddaughter Caitlyn or any of their devoted staff ready and pleased to offer professional advice on all of your jewelry desires.

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HERE COMES THE OLIVE Experience wine countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second harvest. BY ANN WYCOFF

Fruit presented for the blessing of the olives.

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This page: Scenes from the Feast of the Olive at the Ramekin Culinary School. Opposite: Olive Season kicks off with a blessing of the olives.

T IS ONE of the oldest known cultivated trees in the world, grown before written language was invented. It is a symbol of peace, power and purity, steeped in history and mythology. Goddess Athena brought the olive to the Greeks as a gift and planted the original tree at the Acropolis. A dove delivered an olive leaf to Noah, symbolizing the end of the flood. Homer refers to it in The Odyssey. Its leafy branches were found in Tutankhamun’s lavish tomb. Its oil has anointed kings and athletes in ancient Greece and fueled the “eternal flame” in the first Olympic Games, its leaves woven into victory crowns. As a sacred holy oil, it’s been integrated into religious ceremonies from baptisms to blessings.

The olive is a drupe — a fruit with a thick skin, meaty pulp and single central stone, like the cherry and peach, yet it is the only such fruit that doesn’t sweeten on the tree. Ever. Native to Asia Minor, olive trees spread to the Mediterranean basin some 6,000 years ago and today can be found in countries across the globe. Some trees on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives are believed to be more than 2,000 years old. In California, the Franciscan monks planted olive trees in the 1800s as they built their string of missions, using the olive for both food and ceremony. And while olive trees and orchards have popped up all over California for the past 150 years, most of the older groves are in Northern California.

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Olive trees are ideal for drought-stricken California, as they require no irrigation and go dormant when water is scarce. While the domestic olive oil industry, compared to Europe’s, is in its infancy, it’s rapidly growing. “There’s 10 times more California-grown olive oil than we had 10 years ago,” says Dan Flynn, executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center. “And olive oil consumption in the United States has gone up maybe tenfold in the last 30 years.” Sadly, most U.S. consumers still buy European products that are purported to be fancy extra-virgin olive oil, but are often lowgrade and adulterated. Today’s California growers are determined to raise the bar and

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produce high-quality oils with clear standards and labeling. The town of Sonoma, in particular, has a long history with the olive; trees were planted at the local mission circa 1823. Today the area’s artisan producers sing the praises of the fruit and its oil each winter in an extended annual Sonoma Valley Olive Season festival. After the grapes are harvested and the vines are ablaze with a golden hue, the farming community turns its attention to a second harvest, continuing the celebration of the area’s agricultural roots. Some olive growers may commence harvesting as early as November, depending on Mother Nature, and it can last through January.

Visitors Welcome

A cast of characters in Sonoma town have fallen under the drupes’ spell, growing and curing them and pressing them into oils, including Don “the Olive King” Landis. Refrigeration technician by day and olive Merlin by night, Landis leads workshops for interested folk who want to learn how to de-bitter the famed local drupe. “It’s a nasty trick to entice someone to taste an olive off the tree,” he says. “To make a table olive, you gotta beat them up to make them edible. Harvest time is anywhere from four to six weeks after maturity (which falls usually in August or September) to just before they drop off he trees, depending on the recipe and plan for the olive.

“No other fruit is harvested over such a wide spectrum of time,” he adds. “People harvest according to color, and that makes for the different textures in the final product.” Several Sonoma wineries grow olives and welcome visitors to wander through their groves and experience the harvest, in which old-fashioned methods, like using rakes to pull down olives from the trees, are employed. Interested parties can also see the olives being pressed and taste the spoils of the hard work at Jacuzzi Family Winery, an olive mecca and the location of The Olive Press.

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says co-owner Nancy Cline. “We do two free community pressing days in November and December. Small farms, neighbors or friends join together and blend their backyard olives to get beautiful oil back in return. It truly brings the community together. It’s a wonderful time to be in Sonoma.” The Olive Press also offers tours and tastings. “For the consumer, our motto is to approach olives like just we approach wine — to offer an educational experience,” Cline says. “Discovering the delicate flavors of a Mission olive oil versus the robust flavors of a Picual is very similar to tasting the difference between sauvignon blanc and gewürztraminer. Tasting our varietals helps create the ability for discernment so customers can modify their purchases to suit their preferences.” In 2014, The Olive Press’ Picual ExtraVirgin Olive Oil was one of two North American producers to win Best of Class at the New York International Olive Oil Competition. “It was a worldwide competition so it was extremely exciting for us,” says Cline. “To compete with Greece, Italy and Israel, places that have produced oil for thousands of years, and to be recognized is a huge accomplishment. California belongs on the world olive oil map.”

Celebrate the Season

On the first Saturday in January, Sonoma Valley kicks off live Season with a blessing of the olives by a priest in the historic mission, in the town plaza. Many locals who have harvested olives bring them to the altar in this old-fashioned ritual. A stream of olive-centric

Various olive varieties. Below: The Martini Madness competition.

activities follows throughout January and February, from tastings at Figone’s Olive Oil Company and The Olive Press to de-bittering and curing seminars to gourmet dining about town, with olive-infused menus and a Martini Madness competition between local bartenders. Hotels, restaurants and spas get into the spirit with special menus, drinks and olive-oil spa treatments. During the Feast of the Olive at the Ramekin Culinary School on January 31, top local chefs come together to create a spectacular five-course dinner paying homage to the drupe. The season’s grand finale falls mid-February with a full-on sensory chance to get up close and personal with the fruit: a grand tasting and epicurean event, VinOlivo, features olive bars, oils and wine tastings, gourmet food and live entertainment, along with a daily market, activities and workshops. Don Landis headlines Olive Odyssey at Jacuzzi Vineyards February 14–15, a free two-day affair with curing and de-bittering seminars, preservation techniques, sampling and recipe sharing. Tastings, tours, olive oil ice cream and oliveinspired art round out the weekend. While the Season of the Olive may be a tad quieter than summer in Sonoma, it’s a unique chance to meet and interact with the artisan community — the olive oil producers, bakers, chefs, cheese makers and artists. And while you might not run into Athena, the celebration is an authentic small-town experience, rife with good food and drink. theolivefestival.com m

IF YOU GO STAY The lovely Beltane Ranch, a six-generationowned ranch that dates back to 1936, has been producing olive oil since 1990 from its two orchards, where Mission, Sevillano, Manzanillo, Lucca, Arbequina, Frantoio and Piqual olives are grown organically and hand-harvested in late November or early December. Guests can stay on property in the five-bedroom farmhouse built in 1892 or in a private cottage and enjoy strolling through the olive orchards and tasting the estate olive with meals served at the ranch. beltaneranch.com SKIN CARE A celebrated producer of high-quality estate-grown, certified-organic olive oil, McEvoy Ranch also has a body care line called 80 Acres, named for the property’s olive tree acreage. The products — balms, body wash and butters that hydrate the skin along with scrubs, salts and soaps — contain the award-winning oil. PRODUCTS WE LOVE • 3 Sisters Grove Blood Orange Olive Oil Hand & Body Lotion, $18, Figone Olive Oil Company, figoneoliveoil.com • McEvoy Ranch Body Butter, $38, mcevoyranch.com • Olive Hill Estate Picholine Olive Oil, $25, B.R. Cohn, brcohn.com • Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $30, The Olive Press, theolivepress.com • Rosemary and Barley Grass Olive Oil Soap, $6, MacArthur Place Spa, macarthurplace.com/spa

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Sonoma Country Antiques has been traveling to Europe for over three decades, hand selecting one of a kind antiques and accessories to enhance today’s interiors. Explore and be inspired by their elegantly designed showrooms. Bring the beauty and grace of classic style into your home. 707.938.8315, Sonoma, SonomaCountryAntiques.com

MacPhail Tasting Lounge@The Barlow is a unique new twist on wine tasting, in an artistic setting in the heart of Sebastopol’s Barlow complex. Come explore unique Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast. 707.824.8400 Sebastopol, macphailwines.com

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LOCAL VODKA MAKES GOOD With wine country as their muse, Marin natives the Hanson family (siblings Brandon, Chris, Alanna, Darren and dad Scott) have created Hanson of Sonoma Organic Vodka. The small-batch vodka, available for $35 a bottle, is distilled from grapes and comes in infusions ranging from ginger to cucumber, mandarin to espresso. Plus, the family is dedicated to even the smallest details: every bottle is hand stamped, numbered, individually signed and approved by a member of the Hanson family. San Anselmo’s Ludwig’s Fine Wines stocks the vodka and in early 2015 the family plans to open its Sonoma-based distillery to the public. hansonofsonoma.com S.T.

24 Hours in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is renowned for pinot noir and chardonnay. The area and in particular the Santa Rita Hills owes those tasty results to an east-west mountain valley passage that runs from the vineyards to the ocean and extends the growing season. SOMER TEJWANI

Taste Sanford Winery gets the full benefit of Santa Rita Hill’s remarkable growing conditions and boasts the area’s oldest pinot noir vineyard. The winery’s design is as much of a sensory experience as the vino is. The tasting room is largely built from recycled materials, while the winery was built with 15,000 handmade adobe bricks and dubbed a top example of winery architectural design by Wine & Spirits Magazine. Go big and reserve at least an hour to do the vertical tasting experience that includes a guided tour highlighting five vintages of Sanford’s estate-grown pinot noirs, plus tips on how to store and age your own wines. Starting at $60 per person. 800.426.9463, sanfordwinery.com

Eat Located in a 19th-cen-

tury citrus-packing house, San Ysidro Ranch’s Stonehouse restaurant features an ocean-view deck for warm-weather dining and a crackling fireplace and cozy heated stone flooring for winter weather comfort. Chef Matthew Johnson prepares his seasonal cuisine with a selection of herbs and vegetables his team harvests from the on-site chef’s garden. Don’t leave without trying the San Ysidro Ranch signature mashed potatoes, a dish one Yelp reviewer calls “quite possibly the best I have had in my life.” 805.565.1724, sanysidroranch.com

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of Santa Barbara, Belmond El Encanto offers views of the Pacific and original 1920s architecture. The resort’s newest package allows visitors to witness the famed monarch migration at the nearby Goleta Butterfly Grove. Accommodations, welcome cocktails and spa treatments inspired by the butterflies and a daily breakfast credit are a treat, but the real highlight is in the resort’s lobby, where world-famous artist Damien Hirst’s “Psalm print: Verba mea auribu” — a tribute to the hotel’s significant location along the butterflies’ migratory path, created on a silk screen with diamond dust — is on display. Package rates start at $570 per night. 805.845.5800, belmond.com

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Wine Country Resolutions We asked five wine experts what they plan to do in the New Year after they’ve popped the cork. S.T.

Catherine Bartolomei, co-owner, Farmhouse Inn: “I’ve spent the last year creating an amazing spa oasis for my guests, and I resolved that next year I’m going to enjoy it. I’ve already booked 10 massages.”

Chris Carpenter, Jackson Family Wines winemaker (Cardinale, Lokoya, La Jota, Mt. Brave): “My resolution is to funnel the stress of harvest into a positive rather than something that causes my hair to go gray and fall out.”

Shannon Staglin, Staglin Family Vineyard: “I resolved to not wait until New Year’s Eve for making resolutions — if you want to make a change, you can do it any time of the year.”

Doug Shafer, Shafer Vineyards: “To live to 90 like my dad [Shafer Vineyards founder John Shafer, who turned 90 in October and is still going strong].”

Duffy Keys, cofounder of B Cellars: “To focus on creating additional wine and food pairings involving gluten-free and plant-based ingredients that are every bit as delicious as anything else that comes out of our kitchen.”

WINEMAKER BOOT CAMP Philippe Melka is one of the top winemakers in the world, but for three days this spring he might as well be your new best friend. Twice a year Melka and his wife, Cherie, host a three-day insider experience called Winemaker Boot Camp that includes an intimate look at the Melka way of life, including a wine reception at their home, dinners with the couple at St. Helena’s Press and the three-Michelin-starred Restaurant at Meadowood, early morning vineyard tours and a winemaking class with Melka himself. The boot camp kicks off April 19 (just in time for the growing season’s bud break), but sign up now, as space is limited to 10 people. $10,000 per person; for more information call 707.963.6008. S.T.

Avoid the Wine Line

Getting on the allocation list of wine country’s biggest cult stars, including Dana Estates, Scarecrow, Ovid, Vine Hill Ranch and Kapcsandy, can take years, with no guarantee when you’ll be given the opportunity to buy and no guarantee your ticket will come up during a great growing season. But E-Cep, the new e-commerce platform from Tiburon’s Sally Wilkinson and Serge Marquie, is changing the game, allowing collectors the opportunity to buy collectible wines before they are bottled, reviewed or even allocated to those on the mailing list — essentially giving early access. E-Cep’s Wilkinson and Marquie say it is the first and the only legal platform for selling wine futures in the United States. Participating wineries select bottles for the site’s e-commerce platform, where wine collectors place orders in the form of bonds. Bonds are purchased through E-Cep’s website and collectors exchange the bonds for the wines, which are typically delivered one to two years later. E-Cep acts as a placement agent for the wineries. “Wineries receive the funds up front from each completed sale and E-Cep earns a percentage of that sale’s value,” Wilkinson says. The wineries determine if the E-Cep customers are added to the official mailing list or will be lucky enough to purchase the single offering. ecep.com S.T. M A R I N J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5 85

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An Epic Pass

I was inspired to head to Verbier and the French-speaking Valais region by last season’s mediocre snow in the Sierra and the fine print on my season pass to the Vail Resorts– owned ski areas in Tahoe (Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood). The aptly named Epic Pass also gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited access to Vail’s other resorts in Colorado and Utah and is a really sweet deal, if you roam the West’s ski slopes each winter. But it was the wording about using the pass to “ski the world” that really got me going. After reading it, I had an epiphany: I could jump on a plane with my ski gear and this little piece of radio-frequency-embedded plastic and embark on an “epic” overseas ski adventure at three of the most renowned ski areas in Europe — Les 3 Vallées in France, Austria’s St. Anton and Verbier–Les 4 Vallées in the Swiss Alps. Succumbing to temptation and a love of Swiss skiing, I embarked on an Internet search for cheap tickets to Geneva, the nearest major airport to Verbier. After finding a nice deal from SFO to Geneva and a centrally located small hotel, the Phenix, for a decent rate (including daily Swiss breakfasts), I packed my skis and headed out for a winter adventure sans pareil.

Off to Verbier

Opener: Powder paradise in the Verbier’s Val de Nendaz. This page: A skiing exploration at the summit of Verbier’s Mont Fort. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Snowshoers touring Verbier’s pristine winter backcountry; views of the Swiss Alps on beanbag chairs at Verbier’s mid-mountain Le Break Dahu cafe; eatery at the base of Verbier’s scenic La Chaux base area.

After an overnight flight from SFO via DFW and Heathrow to Geneva, followed by a two-hour “Alpy” bus shuttle past the shores of Lake Geneva and the vineyards of Martigny, we were transported to the Swiss village of Verbier, one of Europe’s premier ski destinations, on par with the Swiss resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz and France’s legendary Chamonix. Perched on a sunny plateau in the heart of the mountains, Verbier with its slate-roofed chalets has carefully maintained its charm as an alpine village. The village center has a lively buzz, thanks to an international stew of skiers and winter travelers — Brits, French, Germans and Italian-speaking Swiss, Dutch and Scandinavians — who descend on the place each winter to celebrate skiing and a Swiss-style mode of mountain living that’s as hearty as raclette and fondue.

Like many large alpine ski resorts, Verbier has numerous private and rental chalets scattered about the town and dozens of hotels, ranging from modest but comfortable family-owned inns like the Hotel Phenix, where I stayed for five nights, to luxurious full-service hot spots like the five-star W Verbier, the luxury chain’s only Alps property. Verbier has long been popular with Brits, and billionaire travel magnate Richard Branson owns a high-end lodge here called, well, The Lodge. Numerous restaurants, nightclubs and pubs serve up a lively après-ski scene that infamously continues into the wee hours throughout the season. But Verbier is mostly about skiing, and Les 4 Vallées boasts nearly 100 lifts and more than 400 kilometers of ski runs for all levels of expertise. If you’re really adventurous, local guide services, like Les Guides de Verbier, can take you down the backside of Mont Fort into an off-piste wilderness for truly stellar ski adventures — avalanche air bags included. But most skiers, myself included, are happy to explore the hundreds of established pistes in this large, interconnected ski region, which includes the little villages of Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Le Chable and Thyon.

Hit the Slopes

Clicking on skis and negotiating a steep but short descent to the narrow groomed run below Mont Fort, we began the long, winding ski run from the summit through glaciercarved valleys and open piste all the way back to the base of the Médran gondola in the village of Verbier, a drop of nearly 2,000 meters. Each day, our ski adventures started from this dual gondola, which rises above the tree line to a large midmountain restaurant complex at les Ruinettes, which in turn accesses the Attelas and Fontanet gondolas and ski lifts. One of my favorite runs headed from the top of the Jumbo gondola down a long, scenic glacier valley to the sublimely scenic La Chaux base area, where we took regular baguette-and-beer breaks at outdoor tables and in beanbag chairs at Le Break Dahu cafe. Another favorite run led from the top of the Jumbo gondola to an adjacent valley through the Col des Gentianes, a long descent to the Tortin and Siviez base areas above the village of Nendaz. The choices for ski runs were seemingly unlimited and, as they say in Verbier, simply magnifique. m

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N THE THIN, cool air at the summit of Mont Fort, the highest point above Verbier, Switzerland, the Alps spread far to the horizon, a vast winter panorama of snow and ice, jagged mountain peaks, crumbling glaciers, and deep, frozen valleys. It looked like the Himalayas, but I was in the heart of Europe. From a steel mesh observation platform at the 3,330-meter summit, the slopes drop steeply into untouched white valleys on one side and to groomed ski runs on the other. It’s a jawdropping and (literally) breathtaking view that stretches to lofty Mont Blanc and the iconic Matterhorn and, for adventureseeking schussers like me, was as sweet as Swiss chocolate.

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Les 4 Vallées boasts nearly 100 lifts and more than 400 kilometers of ski runs for all levels of expertise.

IF YOU GO • The perfect place to start planning a Verbier vacation is the official Verbier tourism website verbier.ch/en/discover/ verbier-val-de-bagnes. Numerous self-serve and fully catered chalets are available via British website chaletfinder.co.uk. • The new W Verbier is situated directly across from the Médran gondola. The upscale lodge pampers guests with 123 luxurious guest rooms and apartments, ski valets, an ultramodern tapas bar and the gastronomique Restaurant Arola, featuring the Spanish-influenced cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Sergio Arola, his first restaurant in Switzerland. The restaurant, opened in December 2013, features the same sleek modern interiors and contemporary menu as his namesake restaurant in Paris, including items like carpaccio of langoustines, oxtail ravioli and the signature patatas bravas Arola. For more information, visit wverbier.com/en. • Other restaurants around the village offer traditional mountain cuisine, like raclette, rosti and fondue — a must for those seeking the complete Swiss ski experience. • For skiing the West and the Alps, Vail Resorts’ unrestricted Epic Pass is a good deal. New for the 2014–15 season, the pass is also good for five days of skiing at Japan’s Niseko United. See snow.com/epic-pass/passes/epic-pass.aspx for details. • For complete Swiss travel planning and information visit the Swiss Tourism Board’s website at myswitzerland.com.

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All-Stars, in numbers from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Wicked and more. Showcase Theater (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, marincounty.org JAN 11 Tango Buenos Aires One of the world’s most acclaimed dance groups brings its brand of sensuality to San Rafael with fast-paced rhythms and effortless synchronization. Leading dancers from Argentina trace the history of this evocative art form while infusing it with the pulse of modern cosmopolitan Buenos Aires. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, marincounty.org

DANCE JAN 27–FEB 7 S.F. Ballet Program 1 Journey from the roots of classical ballet in America to the cutting edge of contemporary dance with George Balanchine’s Serenade, Yuri Possokhov’s RAkU and Val Caniparoli’s Lambarena. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000, sfball t.org THEATER JAN 2–5 50 Shades! The Musical Parody This hilarious and naughty satire examines the relationship of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele as seen through the eyes of three women in a book club. Marines’ Memorial Theatre (SF). 415.447.0188, shnsf.com

JAN 9–18 Around the World in 80 Days On the very day that the Bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout leave London in the middle of the night to circle the globe in a mere 80 days. Watch as they pursue this grand adventure, with detective Fox of the Yard following close

behind. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). 415.388.6200, marintheatre.org JAN 20–FEB 1 Blithe Spirit Angela Lansbury heads to San Francisco to reprise her role as the eccentric medium and clairvoyant Madame Arcati in this comedy about a séance, an unwelcome ghost and

marriage problems. Golden Gate Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com

DANCE JAN 11 Love2Dance Broadway Bound Love2Dance dancers ages 2–6 perform alongside the studio’s nationally ranked dance team, the Love2Dance

JAN 24–25 Alice RoCo Dance presents a brand -new interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland, including styles ranging from contemporary to ballet, hip-hop, break dance and jazz dance. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, marincounty.org

JAN 29–FEB 10 Giselle Take in Helgi Tomasson’s interpretation of the haunting work that has been captivating audiences for nearly 200 years. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000, sfballet.org

COMEDY TUESDAYS Mark Pitta and Friends The comic hosts an evening for up-and-comers and established headliners to work on new material. 142 Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.org JAN 1 Stand-up Comedy Celebration The Other Cafe presents its fifth annual stand-up comedy celebration featuring Don Gavin, Nato Green, Brendan Lynch and Chris Garcia. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, theothercafe.com

MUSIC TUESDAYS Swing Fever The band pays tribute to jazz artists and composers with selections

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from its roster of more than 1,000 tunes, every first and third Tuesday. Panama Hotel (San Rafael). 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com JAN 9 Brothers Keeper This rock ’n’ roll trio consists of Scott Rednor on guitar, Michael Jude on bass and John Michel on drums, but has more recently added front man John Popper (of Blues Traveler) and Jono Mason to the mix. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.1100, sweet watermusichall.com JAN 17 Mavis Staples Blue Bear Benefit Mavis Staples heads to the Sweetwater for a performance to support Blue Bear School of Music, the Bay Area’s original nonprofit school of rock ’n’ roll for students of all ages and pursuits. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.1100, sweetwater musichall.com JAN 22 The Great Poets Concert Soprano Anna Dennis and San Francisco’s Voices of Music join for an evening of 17th-century poetry and music — from Shakespeare to Dryden. Voices of Music specializes in period performance, drawing upon many sources for inspiration. 142 Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.com JAN 25 Mill Valley Chamber Music Society Clarinetist Jon Manasse and pianist Jon Nakamatsu join musical forces as Manasse-Nakamatsu Duo. Mt. Tam United Methodist (Mill Valley).

415.381.4453, chamber musicmillvalley.org JAN 31 Stacey Kent Bay Area Cabaret presents Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Stacey Kent in a performance of material from her recent album The Changing Lights. The Fairmont (SF). 415.392.4400, bayareacabaret.org

GALLERIES MARIN Art Abloom Studio and Gallery Classes for artists. 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.256.1112, artabloom.com

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Art Works Downtown Fiber A juried exhibition, through February 27. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworksdowntown.org Atrium Gallery The American Car: A Family Portrait Works by Gale McKee, through January 2. 1350 South Eliseo Dr, Greenbrae. 415.454.1411 Bubble Street Featuring genres of fantastic art, imaginary realism, neo-Victorian and steampunk. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.339.0506 Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden Amie Lute Abstract figure pain ings and drawings by the artist. 3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach. 415.868.2308, cchapline.com Falkirk Cultural Center Edge Artists Group Show Works from Edge Artists in multiple mediums, January 23–March 7. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3328, falkirk culturalcenter.org

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Out & About / CALENDAR • JAN 1 Foreverland Ring in the New Year as this 14-piece tribute band honors Michael Jackson through performances of the King of Pop’s unforgettable hits, which are sure to make audiences dance and sing along. Community Center (Mill Valley). foreverland.com Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California and around the world. 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, fineart tc.com Gallery Route One 30th Annual Juried Show, January 9–February 1. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org Headlands Center for the Arts Set Lists for a Setting Sun Works by Dario Robleto, through March 29. 944 Simmonds Rd, Sausalito. 415.331.2787, headlands.org Marin Society of Artists Inspired Words and Poetry Slam A member non-juried show featuring works based on the written word, January 8–24. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561, marinsocietyof artists.org

Mine Gallery Original contemporary art. 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.755.4472, gallerymine.com O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Ongoing work. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org Petri’s Fine Arts Featuring contemporary works in various mediums. 690 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.2626, petrisfineart .com Robert Allen Fine Art Winter Group Exhibition A group exhibition of works on canvas and panel, through January 30. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.co

the 1960s and 1970s, January 2–February 28. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfineart .com Roberta English Art by Cheung Lee, Mayumi Oda, Li Huayi, Ju Ming and Toko Shinoda. 1615 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.331.2975, robertaenglish.com Room Art Gallery Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters, housing the largest collection of Picasso, Chagall and others in Marin County. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com

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

Seager Gray Gallery All in the Family: An Exhibition of Gallery Artists Works from gallery artists, through January. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com

Robert Green Fine Arts Paul Jenkins Paintings and watercolors from

Smith Andersen North The Jungle Road Work from John Upton,

through January 17. 20 Greenfield ve, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smithandersen north.com Studio 333 Why There Are Words Literary series featuring New York Times best-selling authors and other award-winning writers. 333A Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272, studio333.info Studio 4 Art Work by local artists. 1133 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.596.5546, studio4art.net The Blissful Gallery 3-D works by local artists. 3415 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach, 415.868.2787, theblissfulgallery.com Zener Schon Contemporary Art Contemporary works in various mediums from Eric Zener, Paige Smith, JD Wilson and more. 23 Sunnyside Ave, 415.738.8505, zenerschongallery.com

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ArtHaus An intimate presentation of diverse works in various styles and mediums by New York and Bay Area artists. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com Electric Works Works by David Schubert. 1360 Mission St, 415.626.5496, sfelectric works.com Fouladi Projects Contemporary fine art and curated functional works. 1803 Market St, 415.621.2535, fouladi projects.com Gregory Lind Gallery Contemporary art in a variety of media. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregorylindgallery.com Hackett-Mill Rare pieces from the 1950s and 1960s. 201 Post St, 415.362.3377, hackettmill.com

John Berggruen Gallery Ongoing work. 228 Grant Ave, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com Meyerovich Gallery Pat Steir: Waterfalls Monoprints and silk screens of dripping dreamscapes. 251 Post St, 415.421.7171, meyerovich.com Pier 24 Photography Works from the Pilara Foundation collection. Pier 24, 415.512.7424, pier24.org Rena Bransten Art by Tony DeLap, January 16–March 14. 1639 Market St, 415.982.3292, renabransten gallery.com Thomas Reynolds Gallery Works by contemporary artists. 2291 Pine St, 415.441.4093, thomasreynolds.com

MUSEUMS MARIN

Bolinas Museum Ocean Wonders and Wellness A museum-wide program highlighting the wonders of the sea and the impact of human consumerism on the health of the ocean, through January 4 (Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinas museum.org Marin History Museum An Afternoon in a Victorian Parlor A display of an old-fashioned sitting room in the historic Boyd Gate House (San Rafael). 415.454.8538, marinhistory.org Marin Museum of the American Indian Explore Native American history, languages, art and traditions (Novato). 415.897.4064, marinindian.com

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Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Irregularities of Attention Works exploring the integration of photographs, drawings and symbols, through January 11 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

BAY AREA Asian Art Museum Roads of Arabia Archaeology and history of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through January 18 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org California Academy of Sciences Enjoy an adults-only experience after 6 p.m. every Thursday. (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Conservatory of Flowers Aquascapes The art of underwater gardening, through April 12 (SF). 415.831.2090, conservatoryof flo ers.org Contemporary Jewish Museum J. Otto Seibold and Mr. Lunch A history and drafts from J. Otto Seibold’s Mr. Lunch books, through March 8 (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org de Young Anthony Friedkin: The Gay Essay Photographs chronicling the gay communities in Los Angeles and San Francisco from 1969 to 1973, through January 11 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung.famsf.org Exploratorium Ongoing interactive exhibits exploring science, art and human perception (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu

Legion of Honor Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House, through January 18 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhonor.org Museum of Craft and Design Wendy Maruyama: Executive Order 9066 The final stop of the traveling exhibition, through January 4 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org Oakland Museum of California Fertile Ground: Art and Community in California A collaboration between SFMOMA and OMCA examining how California artists have influenced and have been influenced, through April 12 (Oakland). 510.318.8400, museumca.org San Francisco Botanical Garden Magnolia Bloom Nearly 100 rare and historic magnolias blossom into pink and white blooms at this mustsee floral spectacle, through March 31 (SF). sfbotanicalgarden.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Eleanor Coppola: Quiet, Creative Force Works by Eleanor Coppola, through January 25 (Sonoma). svma.org The Walt Disney Family Museum All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains A comprehensive exhibit exploring the influence that railroading had on Walt Disney’s life and work, through February 9 (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org

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FILM JAN 17 The Merry Widow Enjoy Frank Lehár’s operetta — live from the Metropolitan Opera — about a femme fatale who enchants the whole of Paris. With staging by director and choreographer Susan Stroman and costumes by William Ivey Long. The Lark (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net

• JAN 15–18 FOG Design+Art Visit San Francisco’s favorite modernist fair featuring prominent 20th-century and contemporary design dealers, selections from modern and contemporary art galleries, and a special installation from Stanlee Gatti. All proceeds support SFMOMA. Special gala event preview January 14. Fort Mason (SF). fogfair.com Riot Grrrl, a punk feminist movement from the early 1990s, through January 25 (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org

EVENTS JAN 8 Good Food Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception Celebrate America’s best food makers at a special ceremony featuring chef Alice Waters. More than 120 winning businesses from across the country will be announced, followed by a tasting and gala reception. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (SF). goodfoodawards.org JAN 9 de Youngsters 2015 Family Art Party This second annual family bash benefits the Fine Arts Museums. Guests will partake in a museum treasure

hunt, make works in the vein of Keith Haring, create at an artistic cookie-decorating station and more. de Young Museum (SF). deyoung.famsf.org JAN 16–19 Napa Truffle Festival Partake in a variety of events including lunches, discussions and more, all centering on the black Périgord truffle, also known as the black diamond. Various locations (Napa Valley). 888.753.9378, napatrufflefestival.com JAN 17 Bay Area World Guitar Show Join instrument experts, dealers, artists, collectors, foreign buyers, authors and more at this show, featuring old, rare, new and used guitars, amps, banjos, memorabilia and more — some owned

by celebrities. Exhibit Hall (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, texas guitarshows.com JAN 22 San Francisco Ballet 2015 Opening Night Gala Celebrate the start of San Francisco Ballet’s 2015 season with "Infinite Romance," an opening night gala featuring complimentary prosecco for ticket holders, a performance and an after-party. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000, sfballet.org JAN 22–25 San Francisco Boat Show Head to the city and check out hundreds of boats on sale on land and in water, plus dozens of exhibits featuring marine gear. Visitors also have the option of participating

in a hands-on training series. McCovey Cove and Pier 48 (SF). 714.633.7581, sfboatshow.com JAN 23 Gem Faire More than 70 importers and manufacturers converge to offer gems, jewelry, beads, crystals and even jewelry-making tools, all available for discounted prices. Exhibit Hall (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, texasguitarshows.com JAN 24 Stafford Winter Classic Show off our skills at the second annual Stafford Lake Winter Disc Golf Classic. Win prizes through the game and through a raffle, with top honors going to the lowest score in 18 holes. Hot chocolate and snacks provided.

JAN 31 Les Contes d'Hoffmann This production, live from the Metropolitan Opera, centers on a tortured poet turned adventurer, with appearances by three heroines and four villains. The Lark (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net

NATURE WALKS & TALKS ONGOING Foodie Adventures Explore the Mission District, North Beach or Chinatown on a culinary walking tour. Various locations (SF). 888.498.2008, foodie adventures.com ONGOING Mark Twain Walking Tour of Napa and Sonoma Local actor George Webber morphs into Mark Twain as he brings alive the pasts of the historic towns. 707.694.5097, georgewebber.com ONGOING Sausalito Walking Tours Take a one-hour walk through Old Town and learn about its history. Vina del Mar Plaza (Sausalito). 415.331.3791, travelswithteri.com

ONGOING The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour A threehour walking tour from the San Francisco waterfront to Union Square with seven stops and generous tastings at each. Justin Herman Plaza (SF). gourmet walks.com JAN 6 Birds at Bolinas Lagoon Observe ducks, shorebirds and songbirds as you hike from the south end of the lagoon and north to Pine Gulch Delta. Bolinas Lagoon (Bolinas). 415.473.6387, marincountyparks.org JAN 10 A Prairie Home Companion A live broadcast with Garrison Keillor, whose eclectic radio show A Prairie Home Companion revitalized radio in 1974. The weekly broadcasts showcase Keillor’s gifts as a writer, storyteller, producer and performer and are listened to by more than four million Americans. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net JAN 10 Family and Youth Winter Bird Count Groups will work together to spot as many species as they can — including burrowing owls, snowy egrets, great blue heron and more — and tally results. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available, along with refreshments. Pickleweed Park (San Rafael). 415.456.7283, wildcarebayarea.org JAN 11 Birds at Rush Creek Observe the winter birds that make their homes in the tidal wetlands of San Pablo Bay. Look for ducks, shorebirds, raptors

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and many types of land birds, and wear footwear suitable for mud. Pinheiro Fire Road Gate (Novato). 415.893.9508, marin countyparks.org JAN 17 Aramburu Island Enhancement Join Marin County Parks and the Richardson Bay Audubon Center in a continual effort to convert Aramburu Island from an unproductive dumpsite to a habitat for shorebirds and other wildlife. The volunteer work is mildly strenuous. Richardson Bay Audubon Center (Tiburon). 415.473.5082, marincounty.org JAN 20 Miranda July Filmmaker, author and artist Miranda July sits down with Adam Savage to discuss her wide range of work — which has appeared in various mediums everywhere from the Museum of Modern Art to The New Yorker — as well as her debut novel, The First Bad Man. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net JAN 21 Amphibians of Marin County Join Marin County Parks specialist David Herlocker as he answers questions about the frogs and newts that freckle our county. Herlocker will illustrate the histories of a variety of local amphibians. Civic Center Library (San Rafael). 415.893.9508, marincounty.org JAN 22 Alzheimer’s: Moving Towards a Cure Paula Wolfert, a world traveler, cookbook writer and early-stage Alzheimer’s patient and advocate; Dr. Lennart

Mucke, the director of the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease; and Geoffrey Kerchner, an assistant professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford; join Patricia Unterman to discuss Alzheimer’s, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net JAN 25 Bird Watching at Las Gallinas Join Marin County Parks specialist David Herlocker to learn about a variety of birds. Use spotting scopes to find ducks, hawks and songbirds. Las Gallinas Water Treatment Ponds (San Rafael). 415.456.7283, wild carebayarea.org

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JAN 27 Toxic Bodies: The Unhealthy Truth and What We Can Do to Protect Ourselves President and cofounder of the Environmental Working Group Ken Cook discusses toxicity in our water supply, cosmetics, food and our own bodies. Community Center (Mill Valley). 415.888.2329, speak tomeevents.com JAN 31 Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Project Help restore the grasslands of Ring Mountain, which is home to a variety of rare and endangered plants but is threatened by invasive species. Help remove invasive species while learning about the plants and animals that inhabit the unique space. The work is mildly strenuous. 415.473.5058, marincountyparks.org

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CORTE MADERA BENISSIMO Italian “Benissimo” means “really, really good” in Italian. Aside from the daily 4 to 6:30 p.m. happy hour, when drinks are $3 to $5 and small plates $5 to $7, the menu offers a large selection of pizza, pasta and large plates, like grilled pork loin and pollo alla marsala. 18 Tamalpais Dr, 415.927.2316, benissimos.com BEST LIL’ PORKHOUSE American For a selection of fried appetizers, ribs, sliders and barbecue sauce, head to this authentic barbecue joint. The bar area boasts a pool table and several televisions perfect for entertaining the family while you chow down on Texas-style barbecue. 60 Madera Blvd, 415.927.7427, bestlilporkhouse.com

• IL DAVIDE Italian A large selection of both Italian and California wines by the glass, along with the tiramisu, have kept locals coming back for years. Don’t leave without sampling the limoncello. 901 A St, 415.454.8080, ildavide.net

BRICK & BOTTLE California From private parties to catered events, chef Bob Simontacchi’s menu offers seasonal selections made with local ingredients. Enjoy signature dishes like orzo mac ‘n’ cheese with smoked Gouda and local favorites like saffron fettucine and tomato braised short ribs. The restaurant also hosts one of the best happy hours in town. 55 Tamal Vista Blvd, 415.924.3366, brickandbottle.com

IL FORNAIO Italian Sausalito’s Larry Mindel hit a home run with this upscale Italian restaurant franchise. Aside from the pizzas and pastas, the menu offers a variety of salads and carb-free entrées. 223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com MARIN JOE’S Italian This Marin mainstay has been around for over 50 years. Choose from a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options guaranteed to satisfy. For a fun addition to your dining experience, order the Caesar salad — the server will prepare the dressing at your table. Not looking for a meal? Enjoy a drink and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar. 1585 Casa Buena Dr, 415.924.2081, marinjoesrestaurant.com PIG IN A PICKLE Barbecue/American Fresh, local ingredients and the highest quality brisket, pork, ribs and chicken comprise the menu of this Town Center eatery. Sauces are crafted to represent the best American barbecue regions, from Memphis to South Carolina. House made pickles, buns and sausages will keep you coming back. 341 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.717.7093, pigin apicklebbq.com

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THE COUNTER California/American Known for all-natural Angus beef, turkey, chicken and veggie burgers, the restaurant also offers a burger bowl (all the ingredients without the bun). And if you want a martini with your burger, no problem—there’s a full bar. 201 Corte Madera Town Ctr 415.924.7000, thecounterburger.com VEGGIE GRILL Vegan/ Vegetarian This restaurant’s menu of vegan/ vegetarian items — think quinoa bowls supplemented with tempeh or vegetablebased proteins and sides like crispy portobello — ensures that there is something for every kind of eater. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.945.8954, veggiegrill.com

FAIRFAX 123 BOLINAS California This Fairfax spot was created by four friends who aimed to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment. Enjoy locally brewed beer, smallproduction wines and one of the many cheese boards as you take in the view of Bolinas Park through the floor-toceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com IRON SPRINGS PUB & BREWERY American Choose from an extensive beer list, and enjoy your selection with an ale-braised BBQ pork sandwich, prawn tacos or the house-ground chicken bacon cheeseburger. 765 Center Blvd, 415.485.1005, ironspringspub.com

STEAKHOUSE GRILL & BAR American This steakhouse at Deer Park Villa has been around nearly a century, making it more than your typical steak spot. The longtime gathering place features a daily happy hour, live entertainment and a large, heated deck. Events include Draft Beer Night, Prime Rib Weekends and a champagne brunch on Sunday. 367 Bolinas Rd, 415.456.8084, deerpark steakhousegrill.com

GREENBRAE BISTRO VIS À VIS California This little bistro features the cooking of Soo Young Kim, who previously acted as owner, chef and sommelier at Petaluma’s Sooze Wine Bar. The neighborhood spot boasts outdoor seating for casually fine dining, a wine bar and a menu including duck confit and wine-braised short ribs. 282 Bon Air Ctr, 415.925.4370, bistrovisavis.com WIPEOUT BAR & GRILL American The family-friendly spot has surfboards hanging from the ceiling, funin-the-sun music, large televisions displaying surfers riding waves, a full bar and a menu that includes fish tacos, salads and burgers. The only thing missing is the sand at this upbeat eatery. 302 Bon Air Ctr, 415.461.7400, wipeoutbarandgrill.com

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Out & About / DINE KENTFIELD AMBROSIA Italian This family friendly Italian joint serves traditional pizzas and homemade pastas, with one of the best wine-by-the-glass programs in Marin. Owner Mark Leslie is bringing his pizza, pasta and passion for good wines by the glass to Kentfield— check Facebook for details. 800 College Ave, 415.454.9292

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

LARKSPUR EMPORIO RULLI Italian Pastry chef Gary Rulli is renowned for his Northern Italian specialties and treats. The Larkspur location (there are three others) is a favored spot for lunch as well as coffee and a sweet treat. 464 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7478, rulli.com FABRIZIO RISTORANTE Italian This restaurant was opened by Italian transplant Fabrizio in the early ‘80s. Swing by for traditional Italian dishes and an extensive wine list featuring bottles from all over Italy. Outdoor seating makes the experience even more special. 455 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.3332, fabrizioristorante.com

FARM HOUSE LOCAL California Downtown Larkspur’s newest gem is sure to please with simple, healthy food in a warm, cozy atmosphere — both inside and outside on their covered patio. With a seasonal menu that follows what is fresh and local, chef David Monson creates dishes such as fluffy omelets stuffed with local meats, cheeses and vegetables, and made with Glaum eggs from the South Bay. 25 Ward St, 415.891.8577, farmhouselocal.com FARMSHOP California Originally based in L.A., Farmshop Marin has customers clamoring for cocktails and a delicious assortment of California-centric cuisine. Call ahead for a reservation — this place is always packed. Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700, farmshopla.com LEFT BANK RESTAURANT French Known for awardwinning French cuisine and a lively brasserie ambience, this corner spot on Magnolia Avenue rates high with locals. Those with a small appetite (or budget) can opt for happy hour (4 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, M–F) appetizers, most priced under $6. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331, leftbank.com MARIN BREWING CO American Grab a cold beer made on site and pair it with fish ‘n’ chips — fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or another item from the all-American menu. Marin Country Mart,

1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.4677, marinbrewing.com PICCO California Popular since its inception, dishes like mini-burgers , seasonally driven menu items, and risotto made every half hour, keep patrons coming back. The Picco Pizzeria and Wine Bar next door is cozy (not many seats) and famous for its wood-fired pizzas, great wine selection and soft-serve Straus Family Creamery ice cream. 320 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0300, restaurantpicco.com RUSTIC BAKERY California Try a large house-made pastry, an artisanal salad or a mouthwatering sandwich at this Marin favorite. Two Larkspur locations: Marin Country Mart, 415.461.9900; 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556, rusticbakery.com TABLE CAFE Indian/ American This Indianinspired cafe’s unique menu features entirely organic ingredients. Dishes include seasonal salads, incredible soups and fresh juices. The specialty of the house is dosa, filled with a variety of ingredients and served with savory homemade chutneys. 1167 Magnolia Ave, 415.461.6787, table-cafe.com

MILL VALLEY BOO KOO Asian Authentic Asian street food is now available for $10 or less. The restaurant offers options for every eater—vegans, gluten-frees, vegetarians and carnivores alike. Menu items include chicken pho,

vegan summer rolls, pad thai and five-spice pork satay, all made with organic, locally sourced veggies and proteins. 25 Miller Ave, 415.888.8303, eatbookoo.com BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE American Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and the Chili-Lime “Brick” Chicken are a few of the satisfying, comfort-food-style menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. The warm, dark-wood bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com EL PASEO American This Marin chophouse continues to impress as the years pass — the restaurant itself has been around since 1947. The menu speaks to the restaurant’s elegance, with offerings like roasted bone marrow, crispy duck wings and the El Paseo short rib. 17 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com FRANTOIO RISTORANTE ITALIANO Italian Known for its in-house olive press, superior olive oil and excellent Italian cuisine, this spot is a great choice for an intimate dinner, celebration and anything in bewteen. For special occasions and private parties, reserve the olive-press room. The popular weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.com

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HARMONY Chinese Enjoy a lighter take on Chinese at this restaurant, nestled in the Strawberry Village. The barbecue pork bun is filled with housemade roasted meat in a savory sauce, and fresh mussels are accented with red chili and Thai basil. Pair your pick with wine, beer or tea. Be sure to check out the weekday lunch special for an excellent deal. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmonyrestaurant group.com LA GINESTRA Italian A favorite family spot for over 30 years; getting a table or booth here can take awhile. While this old-school Italian eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas and dry martinis, the familiar waitstaff s also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224, laginestramv.com NOURISH GRILL American This restaurant for the Club at Harbor Point is situated on the waterfront and open to the public. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, it serves classics like grilled shrimp, and an all-American clubhouse burger. 475 E Strawberry Dr, 415.381.4400, nourish.harbor-point.com 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 Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com ROBATA GRILL AND SUSHI Japanese Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, food here can be cooked on an open fire and served in appetizer-size portions to pass around the table. Or simply order your own sushi or entrée from the menu. 591 Redwood Hwy, 415.381.8400, robatagrill.com SOL FOOD Puerto Rican This Marin favorite has opened doors in Mill Valley, where they continue to serve up everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican cuisine. The line can get long, but the food is well worth it. 401 Miller Ave, 415.380.1986, solfoodrestaurant.com SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL CAFE American Located at the entrance of Sweetwater Music Hall, the cafe is a small oasis of calm, dedicated to the F.L.O.S.S. philosophy: Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the menu includes brown-butter scrambled eggs on avocado toast, crispy chicken sliders with gingery cabbage slaw and vegan Thai spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce. 19 Corte Madera Ave, 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com

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TOAST American Sister to the popular Mill Valley location, Toast Novato features outdoor dining and contemporary architechture by Stanley Saitowitz. The spacious restaurant is ideal for large parties and families looking for a large plate of comfort food. 5800 Nave Dr, 415.382.1144, toastnovato.com

SAN ANSELMO BISTRO 330 French Bistro 330 features simple French cuisine — think steak frites, mussels and crème brûlée — in the heart of San Anselmo. 330 San Anselmo Ave, 415.460.6330 BUBBA’S DINER American Kids and adults will be begging for seconds at this hopping local hangout that offers burgers, shakes, fries and homemade apple pie. 566 San Anselmo Ave, 415.459.6862, bubbas-diner.net

COMFORTS CAFE American This cozy spot features local favorites made with local ingredients. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and offerings from the delicious deli selection. Be sure to try the Philly cheesesteak and Chinese chicken salad, both classics. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com INSALATA’S Mediterranean Award-winning chef Heidi Krahling offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes prepared with local organic produce and artisan meats. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.457.7700, insalatas.com L’APPART RESTO French Owners Bruno Denis and Olivier Souvestre of Le Garage fame offer a menu most Francophiles would be proud of, complete with items like roasted bone marrow and cassoulet. 636 San Anselmo Ave, 415.256.9884, lappartresto.com MARINITAS Mexican The sister restaurant of Insalata’s, Marinitas continues to flourish as a bastion of creative Latin cuisine in Marin. It may not be as lowpriced as most Mexican restaurants in the area, but this is not your typical south-of-the-border spot. The festive atmosphere and funky decor complement the excellent food for a classy, lively experience. This place gets packed, so make reservations. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net

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MH BREAD & BUTTER California This one-stop shop offers everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread and braised meats. Highquality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere make MH worth checking out. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575, mhbreadandbutter.com

SAN RAFAEL CREPEVINE American Bistro/Creperie Choose from a diverse menu of savory crepes, with favorites like the Italian crepe, filled with roasted peppers, eggplant, onions, artichoke hearts, tomato sauce and mozzarella. Sweet and savory crepes are available all day long, as are all breakfast items. 908 Fourth St, 415.257.8822, crepevine.com JOHNNY DOUGHNUTS Breakfast These fresh doughnuts are handmade in small batches using dairy from local farms to create both the dough and fillings. Stop by the shop or have the food truck come to you. 1617 Fourth Street, 415.450.1866, johnnydoughnuts.com LOTUS RESTAURANT Indian Family-owned and operated, Lotus serves up North Indian cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options in a casual pink-tablecloth setting with an energy efficient kitchen. The reasonably priced dishes are made with local organic ingredients. 704 Fourth St, 415.456.5808, lotusrestaurant.com MULBERRY STREET 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 pizza crust. Be sure to try other unique pies, like the spicy Three Beer pizza and the clam and garlic pizza, as well. 101 Smith Ranch Rd, 415.472.7272, mulberry-streetpizzeria.com NAPOLI Italian This family-owned-andrun restaurant boasts a special craft beer program: They keep the prices down and the libations flowing, and about 45 wines and 25 beers (including some from Marin) are on the list at any given time. The pizza and pasta are East Coast Italian, with Marin and Bay Area accents. Gluten-free pizza and pasta available. 869 Fourth St, 415.459.3315, napolirestaurant.biz PANAMA HOTEL RESTAURANT American The dinner menu offers a large selection of options — from tortilla soup to wild mushroom raviolis — but it’s the Sunday brunch menu that will keep the kids happy; try the Panama Waffle served with bananas, warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream, along with a pitcher of “makeyour-own” mimosas for the adults. 4 Bayview St, 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com PHO VIET Vietnamese This family-owned restaurant features food from the former chef of Le Cheval in Oakland. The large menu offers a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese

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dishes at affordable prices. 555 E. Francisco Blvd, 415.455.8063, phovietmarin.com RANGE CAFE American With floor-to-ceiling windows positioned overlooking the grand Peacock Gap lawns, the Range Cafe is the perfect place to enjoy comforting American classics with an elegant twist. This inviting lunchtime cafe with its ice-cold lemonade and refreshing chardonnays makes a great dinner spot once the sun sets. 333 Biscayne Dr, 415.454.6450, rangecafe.net SAN RAFAEL JOE’S Italian Guido and Theresa Farina run this Marin institution, famous for sophisticated yet casual Italian fare since 1947. The dining room boasts a friendly atmosphere and seating for 240, making it great for large parties. The

roast sirloin of beef and Fettuccine Joe’s are sure to please. 931 Fourth St, 415.456.2425, srjoes.com SOL FOOD Puerto Rican Fast becoming a Marin legend, Sol Food whips up traditional dishes just like the ones owner Sol Hernandez grew up eating. Favorites include the bistec sandwich, mofongo and fried plantains, but anything tastes good with a dash of the eatery’s signature hot sauce, which is for sale by the bottle (as is the lemon-garlic salad dressing). 901 Lincoln Ave, 415.451.4765, solfoodrestaurant.com SUSHI TO DAI FOR Japanese Snagging a seat in this popular Fourth Street sushi spot can be a challenge, but patience is rewarded with tasty and fresh sashimi, unique sushi rolls and great prices. 816 Fourth St, 415.721.0392

TERRAPIN CROSSROADS American This waterfront restaurant and music venue — opened by local musician Phil Lesh — houses fresh food and local talent. The menu includes salads, savory dishes and wood-fired pizzas to go with a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Come for the food, stay for the music. 100 Yacht Club Dr, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net VIN ANTICO American This resurrected restaurant offers seasonal market-inspired cuisine like stone oven-baked flatbreads, handmade pasta and organic salads. The kitchen is open to the dining room, so try to snag a seat at the chef’s counter.881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600, vinantico.com

WHIPPER SNAPPER RESTAURANT California/Caribbean Owner and chef Bill Higgins serves reasonably priced and delicious tapas. Save room for delicious fish tacos and yummy chocolate bread pudding. On Sundays, try the $3 glasses of sangria. 1613 Fourth St, 415.256.1818, whipsnap.biz YET WAH Chinese Named for the founder’s wife (“Yet” refers to the moon, “Wah” to brightness), this beloved mainstay offers a traditional Chinese menu accompanied by daily dim sum. Expect live music in the Kung Fu Lounge. 1238 Fourth St, 415.460.9883, yetwahsanrafael.com

SAUSALITO ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian Father-and-son chefs Pasquale and Alfredo Ancona offer

handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti at this authentic Italian restaurant, which has been showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for over 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelinorestaurant.com BAR BOCCE American Food just tastes better when you’re dining 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 BARREL HOUSE TAVERN California Stop by Barrel House for great local food enhanced by fantastic bay and city views. The relaxed urban

BIO French Enjoy fresh crepes and a bevy of fresh, glutenfree options at this casual eatery. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner to sample omelets, galettes, duck confit or beef bourguignon. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.324.7080, biologiquesf.com DARIO’S PIZZA Italian Founded in 1972, Dario’s continues to dish up classic Italian calzones, pasta and pizza. Have a pie delivered, or munch on cheesy garlic bread at one of the restaurant’s cozy wooden tables. 2829 Bridgeway, 415.332.6636. dariosrestaurant.net DAVEY JONES DELI American Stationed in the New Bait Shop Market, Davey Jones Deli boasts houseroasted sandwich meats, healthy condiments and local, organic vegetables. The deli offers sandwiches, veggiewiches, wraps and salads with vegetarian, vegan and meat-lover options. 1 Gate 6 Rd, 415.331.2282, daveyjonesdeli.com FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage and L’Appart Resto, F3 serves brunch, lunch and dinner, all featuring “Frenchified” American comfort food. Sample a rotating menu including items like the Luxe burger (Diestel turkey, brie, lettuce and a fried egg topped

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with truffle aioli). Enjoy with a side of Brussels sprout chips or pomme dauphines (tater tots). 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047, eatf3.com FENG NIAN Chinese This spacious hangout has been a popular spot for wonton soup, pot stickers and daily specials for nearly two decades. For an indulgent treat, order the Szechwan crispy calamari, honey-glazed walnut prawn or lemon chicken. Staying in? Feng Nian offers free delivery. Free delivery. 2650 Bridgeway, 415.331.5300, fengnian.com FISH. Seafood The ultimate place to head for freshly caught fare. Order the fish tacos, ceviche and a bottle of wine and take in bay views and air on the deck. Casual; bring cash (lots of it!). 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474, 331fish.co KITTI’S PLACE Thai/ California Owner Kitti Suthipipiat was the cook at Comforts in San Anselmo for many years and brings a certain knack for delicious Chinese chicken salad to her own endeavor. The regular menu items are sure to please, but try the weekly specials as well. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390, kittisplace.com LE GARAGE French Escape tourist-filled Sausalito for an indulgent brunch right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (á la Amélie), and the much-adored croquemonsieur is under $10. Opt for indoor or outdoor seating. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625,

legaragebistro sausalito.com LIGHTHOUSE American A great spot to grab a classic breakfast — the fruit pancakes, omelettes and Danishinfluenced dishes will make you a return customer. This is a small but popular space, so arrive early or be prepared for a wait. 1311 Bridgeway, 415.331.3034, light house-restaurants.com MURRAY CIRCLE American Cavallo Point’s acclaimed restaurant, features local seasonal fare by executive chef Justin Everett, with pairings from an extensive wine list and tempting desserts. Don’t forget to visit Farley Bar for cocktails with a view. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com NAPA VALLEY BURGER COMPANY American Incorporating local, all-natural and organic produce and meats, this burger joint serves up classic and inventive gourmet patties (gluten-free buns available), fries, root beer floats and more. With outdoor and indoor tables, the space can accommodate up to 100 people. 670 Bridgeway, 415.332.1454, napavalleyburger company.com OSTERIA DIVINO Tuscan Locals come for the live music, tasty pastas and coffee drinks, all served in a funky one-room setting. Stop by for their Sunday brunch that features more music and creative breakfast plates. 37 Caledonia St, 415.331.9355, caffedivinosausalito.co

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Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon minced serrano chili 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce (less if you like a less salty flavor) 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 pound flank steak, cubed 6 ounces cooked rice noodles 3 cups watercress (stems removed and torn into bite-size pieces) ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon rice bran oil To Prepare 1 For dressing, combine lime juice, chili, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl and set aside. 2 For sauce, combine oyster and soy sauces in a separate bowl. 3 Add beef to sauce mixture and coat evenly. 4 Place noodles on serving plate. 5 Top with watercress and onion and position tomato wedges around the side. 6 Warm oil in skillet or wok over high heat. 7 Add beef and stir-fry for about 3 minutes. 8 Pour beef and juices from the pan over the salad mixture. 9 Top with dressing and serve immediately.

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Boo Koo’s Asian street food is an artful blend of Marin and the Orient.

Valley set: the menu is predominantly vegan, with optional wild/free-range/ grass-fed protein toppers and locally sourced ingredients comprising the street food–inspired dishes; the draft beer list is lengthy and local; and there’s a kids’ menu. Add the recent expansion and prime location — a busy corner across from the Depot Plaza — and you have a perfect package for hungry Marinites. The majority of Boo Koo’s offerings are conceptualized and created by the cofounders, husband-and-wife team Matt Holmes and Megan Vinson. Vinson grew up in Lindsay, California, a region known for its agriculture. “I would describe my style and skill set as an untrained but highly enthusiastic home chef gone wild,” she says of her kitchen antics. Despite her humility, Vinson continues to lead her team in creating Northern California–influenced Asian street food. “You are highly unlikely to find wok-seared Brussels sprouts or homemade ginger sodas in the streets of Saigon, but you will find them in Mill Valley,” Vinson says. “We hope to provide a relaxing atmosphere along with an alternative to the town’s menu of burgers and pizza.” Here, Vinson shares her take on bo luc lac, or shaking beef. eatbookoo.com CALIN VAN PARIS

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Out & About / DINE PIZZERIA ROSSETTI Italian A small array of appetizers and salads augment an impressive pizza menu, with options like the Boscaiola (tomato sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms and Molinari spicy sausage) and Gruviera (Gruyère, carmelized onions, pancetta and thyme). 45 Caledonia St, 415.887.9526, pizzeriarossetti.com POGGIO Italian A classic trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates delicious Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients, including produce from the nearby Poggio chef garden. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com SALITO’S Seafood Enjoy a cocktail or a signature dishes like whole roasted Dungeness crab, housemade kettle bread served with Straus butter and sizzling iron skillets of mussels in a casual, whimsical ambience 1200 Bridgeway, 415.331.3226, salitoscrabhouse.com SAYLOR’S RESTAURANT AND BAR Mexican Marin’s first tequila bar offers more than 100 varieties. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a margarita, grilled snapper tacos or an avocado stuffed with Dungeness crab salad. Happy hour M-F from 4 to 7 p.m. 2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512, saylorsrestaurant andbar.com

SCOMA’S Seafood Visitors and locals flock to this iconic spot for the view of San Francisco, the local history and the delicious food. Choose from fresh seafood or meat dishes or the plethora of Italian pastas. 588 Bridgeway, 415.332.9551, scomassausalito.com SEAFOOD PEDDLER Seafood A great place to seek out fresh seafood in a warm and inviting environment. East and West Coast fish are flown in daily, and the recipes are adjusted to accommodate the freshest options. 303 Johnson St, 415.332.1492, seafoodpeddler.com SEAHORSE Italian The spacious dining area, accompanied by a dance floor and stage, make Seahorse ideal for both small and large celebrations. Enjoy a modern twist on classic Tuscan coastal cuisine while grooving to the nightly live music and entertainment. 305 Harbor Dr, 415.331.2899, sausalitoseahorse.com

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Out & About / DINE 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 SWEET GINGER Japanese Owners and chefs Edna and Wayne Ching know their way around good sushi. Try fresh sashimi, the classic dragon roll, 49ers Roll or Rock ’N’ Roll, or be adventurous and have Wayne whip you up something off he menu. Good sake and a comfortable setting round out the reasonably priced meal. 400 Caledonia St, 415.332.1683, sweet gingersausalito.com

TASTE OF ROME Italian This local landmark has evolved from a cafe into a full-service restaurant offering pasta, pizza, sandwiches and salad in an authentic Italian atmosphere — just find the green, white and red awning and you’re there. Enjoy live music most Fridays and Saturdays. 1000 Bridgeway, 415.332.7660, taste-of-rome.com TASTE OF THE HIMALAYAS Himalayan Born in the foothills of the Himalayas, siblings Pemba, Dawa and Pasang serve up favorites from Nepal, Tibet and India. The restaurant focuses on blending different cultures and cuisines: spices from India, spirituality from

Tibet, hospitality from Nepal and the freshness of ingredients from California. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.331.1335, himalayaca.com TOMMY’S WOK Chinese Scrupulously fresh ingredients, free-range chicken and traditional dishes make Tommy’s Wok a top contender for fulfilling your next Chinese food craving with a nice atmosphere for dining in and the perfect takeout for a night at home. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.332.5818, tommyswok.com THE TRIDENT Seafood Set in a turn-of-thecentury building constructed for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this waterfront restaurant is a shoe-in for date

night. The restaurant features chef Seiji Wakabayashi — known for supporting local farmers, fishermen and organic food producers — who prepares dishes like Trident Cioppino. 558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232, thetridentsausalito.com WELLINGTON’S California British transplant Jeremy John and his wife, Jill, have created an expansive (2,400-square-foot) wine bar with a homey feel including comfy leather couches, board games, views of the bay and a worldly cellar featuring affordable bottles and special reserves. The menu offers wines by the glass for $5 to $20 and tasting flights of any three wines for $12. 300

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TIBURON CAPRICE California Book the private party room for large groups, or just relax in this romantic dinner spot. Take advantage of the restaurant’s well-priced three-course dinners for less than $25, and don’t miss Prime Rib Mondays. 2000 Paradise Dr, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com DON ANTONIO TRATTORIA Italian Located in Tiburon’s historic Ark Row, this trattoria offers authentic Italian cuisine in a quaint setting. The menu includes traditional courses with selections such as chicken piccata,

organic roasted rack of lamb and housemade pesto. 114 Main St, 415.435.0400, donantoniotrattoria.com GINZA Japanese Whether you go for the volcano roll or indulge in the eightcourse Omakase meal, the fresh ingredients coupled with the tremendous view of San Francisco keep this place busy, so make reservations or arrive early. 41 Main St, 415.789.5123, ginzasushi-tiburon.com GUAYMAS Mexican Situated right next to the Tiburon ferry terminal on the waterfront, the touchit-you’re-so-close city views and outdoor seating make it a great place to bring visitors

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on a warm summer night. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. M-F. 5 Main St, 415.435.6300, guaymasrestaurant.com MILANO Italian Located in the Cove Shopping Center, this familyowned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. Favorites like the cheesy garlic bread and pesto pasta keep customers coming back. 1 Blackfield Dr, 415.388.9100, tiburonmilano.com

SALT & PEPPER American This sunfilled, one-room restaurant, featuring hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, is a local favorite. Popular items include scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594

SERVINO RISTORANTE Italian Executive Chef Massimo Covello comes to the kitchen via Frantoio and Piazza D’Angelo; here, he cooks up an array of rustic Italian dishes, including house-made pastas, wood oven pizzas and seasonal specialties. A member of Marin Organic and one of Marin’s first eateries to become certified as a green business, Servino uses fresh, local and organic ingredients whenever possible. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com

SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE American Everyone knows Sam’s deck is the prime spot for brunch on a lazy sunny Sunday, and its bar is the town’s NEW MORNING CAFE historic watering hole, American On a sunny but Sam’s is also a TIBURON TAVERN morning, tables will great place for lunch California The atmobe filled with locals or dinner. Enjoy transsphere here is truly enjoying the sun and fat-free calamari, fresh enchanting, with two extensive breakfast fish, seasonal salads outdoor patios, two menu; lunch served as and pastas. 27 Main St, indoor fireplaces and well. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4527, candlelit tables at din415.435.4315 samscafe.com ner. No item is MarinMag_1-2p2015Final:SFTribal 11/24/14 12:51 PMmore Page 1

than $25, including the steak, with entrées falling in the $14 to $18 range. Happy hour is 4 to 6:30 p.m. M–F. 1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, tiburontavern.com

WEST MARIN THE LUNCH BOX American Spending the day on the coast? Stop by this modern day mom and pop deli for some beach bites. In addition to deli offerings, Lunch Box offers a full Mexican menu on Thursday and Friday evenings, with recipes from the chef’s hometown of Colima (Stinson). 15 Calle del Mar, Ste 2, 415.868.8884, lunchboxmarin.com

NICK’S COVE American The 130-seat eatery’s menu consists of fresh local seafood, oysters and bounty from nearby West Marin farms (Marshall). 23240 Hwy 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com OSTERIA STELLINA California Whether it’s to cap off a ay of hiking or celebrate a romantic anniversary, Osteria Stellina suits any occasion. The menu is Italian-inspired and features local, organic ingredients. If you’re looking for something unusual try the goat shoulder, a favorite of tourists and locals alike (Point Reyes). 11285 Hwy 1, 415.663.9988, osteriastellina.com

PARKSIDE CAFE American Perfect for a sit down, alfresco meal or for grabbing a burger to enjoy on the beach. Choose from an array of organic, locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com PINE CONE DINER American You can find this ultimate neighborhood diner just off he main road. Vintage china and homemade curtains complement the eclectic but homey menu featuring local fare. A favorite for locals as well as tourists (Point Reyes Station). 60 Fourth St, 415.663.1536, pineconediner.com

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Out & About / DINE RANCHO NICASIO American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from Dungeness crab cakes to the Garlic and Rosemary Lamb Medallions dish, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. Be sure to stop by for happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m. M–F. 1 Old Rancheria (Nicasio) Rd, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com 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 Hwy, 415.868.0434, stinson beachrestaurant.com 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 housemade bread and honey butter, the kale Caesar and the stuffed quail, or take the plunge and sample the entire menu — the majority of items are $20 or less (Olema). 10000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.663.1034, sirandstar.com STATION HOUSE CAFE American Fresh local homegrown foods, served when available, are showcased on the

chef’s menu. Stop in on weekends for live music and enticing wine and beer lists (Point Reyes Station). 11180 State Rte One, 415.663.1515, stationhousecafe.com

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breathtaking compositions are offered on a tasting menu that gives you the full experience of this restaurant’s unique Asian fusion cuisine. 22 Hawthorne St, 415.685.4860, benusf.com

AQ RESTAURANT & BAR California AQ takes seasonal to a new level, not only adapting the menu but also transforming the decor of the entire venue to match the weather outside. This summer the warmly lit space parallels the dishes made with fresh veggies, nuts and fish. 1085 Mission St, 415.341.9000, aq-sf.com

BOULI BAR American/ Mediterranean Head to Boulettes Larder’s new bar and dining room for the savory flavors of spicy lamb, feta and mint or the bittersweetness of salad topped with barberries, bulgur and pomegranate, all in a setting of handsome wood tables and an open kitchen. 1 Ferry Building, 415.399.1155, bouletteslarder.com

BENU Asian/French Plan an evening at Benu for a formal and sophisticated meal. The

BOXING ROOM Cajun The Southern comfort of Louisiana, updated to fit the polished elegance

of the city. Indulge in authentic Cajunstyle eats and fresh California seafood. 399 Grove St, 415.430.6590, boxingroom.com

your appetite and take you back in time to the mobster days of the 1920s. 641 Vallejo St, 415.986.8998, sfcapos.com

BUN MEE Vietnamese The Southern comfort 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

ESPETUS CHURRASCARIA Brazilian This steakhouse boasts a tasting menu of 14 meat courses grilled in the traditional Brazilian method. Patrons control the pace of the prix fixe experience with colored signal cards. 1686 Market St, 415.552.8792, espetus.com

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

FRANCES California San Francisco elegance meets comfort food. The local, seasonal menu is a must-try on any trip to the city. Beware of the wait, however; make

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a reservation. 3870 17th St, 415.621.3870, frances-sf.com HAKKASAN Chinese The sleek, streamlined design is in sync with the delicate composition of the dishes, making this a grand S.F. destination. The rich-flavored slowbraised beef and the hot-and-sour soup are essentials. 1 Kearny St, 415.829.8148, hakkasan.com KIN KHAO Thai Fullflavored Thai: From spicy curries to crab sen chan (a fresh seafood pad thai) to off-the-wall cocktails designed by Bon Vivants, this new San Francisco eatery is sure to impress. 55 Cyril Magnin St, 415.362.7456, kinkhao.com

LOLÓ Mexican Fashionable San Francisco–style Mexican cuisine fuses market-fresh ingredients with traditional dishes. The whole atmosphere is bright, colorful and festive, a reflection of Loló’s flavor-blasted menu. 974 Valencia St, 415.643.5656, lolosf.com MICHAEL MINA Japanese/French Michael Mina has clearly mastered the fine line between award-winning art and Alaskan halibut. Each brilliantly crafted dish gives diners a delicate blend of flavors that add up to a distinctive, luxurious dining experience. 252 California St, 415.397.9222, michaelmina.net

NOPA California The easy California menu shows off oasted chicken and pork chops, with a bouquet of appetizers to set the mood. Although this S.F. destination is busy almost every night (a good sign), the wait at the legendary bar is half the fun. 560 Divisadero St, 415.864.8643, nopasf.com

RICE, PAPER, SCISSORS Vietnamese Don’t be fooled by the casual setting in this Vietnamese pop-up cafe — the grilled steak bahn mi is five-star-worthy. Take a seat on one of the bright red stools on Mission Street and stay warm with a pot of jasmine tea. 1710 Mission St, 415.878.6657, ricepaperscissors.com

PADRECITO Mexican Authentic Mexican cooking with the variety and individuality of San Francisco. The tacos feature meat from the likes of Mary’s, Marin Sun Farms and Niman and Meyer ranch that go perfect with the spicy and original cocktails. 901 Cole St, 415.742.5505, padrecitosf.com

RICH TABLE California A bright, relaxed environment, fresh ingredients grown only feet from the kitchen, creative and quirky cocktails and California wine. 199 Gough St, 415.355.9085, richtablesf.com ROKA AKOR Japanese With a grand open grill as the centerpiece of the space, this is a

destination for anyone who appreciates charcoal-fired red meat or mint-adorned plates of fresh sashimi. The sultry subterranean Roka Bar is perfect for a before- or after-dinner drink. 801 Montgomery St, 415.362.8887, rokaakor.com STATE BIRD PROVISIONS American With an overwhelming variety of choices, from seafood to spicy kimchi to pancakes, not to mention a full range of poultry, this uncommon dim sum– style setup features a little bit of everything. 1529 Fillmore St, 415.795.1272, statebirdsf.com

VERBENA California This lofted-ceilinged, dimly lit space has a relaxing atmosphere that is only furthered by the artistic manipulation of local veggies and rich meat and poultry dishes. Pair with a cold beer or a fine French wine. 2323 Polk St, 415.441.2323, verbena restaurant.com

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• NEW LOCATION Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty celebrated the opening of its new location in Greenbrae in August.

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• ONE BIG TABLE Top local chefs were joined by Tyler Florence to prepare meals for guests at the SF-Marin Food Bank’s September 27 event to help end hunger.

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• STEPPING OUT GALA AND FASHION SHOW More than 400 guests enjoyed dining, fashion and dancing at an “Old Havana” themed gala at the Exhibit Hall September 27. More than $110,000 was raised for To Celebrate Life.

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• MILLEY AWARDS Mill Valley residents were honored at the Mill Valley community center October 19 for their achievements in the arts.

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• POWER MD GRAND OPENING Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the grand opening of the new Power MD location in Greenbrae’s Bon Air Center.

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• BEYOND THE BOOK BASH Stars of literary arts and music joined more than 200 library benefactors at a September 23 event that helped to raise $124,000 for the Mill Valley Library Foundation.

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HERE A RE A number of reasons

Kelly and Jason Eyler moved from their cramped Victorian in Noe Valley to a home in San Anselmo, but three stand out: their names are Silas, Eben and Maxwell, three boys whose energy levels hover just below those of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. These boys needed a place to go outside and play. The Victorian worked well when the Eylers had just two boys. It was when Maxwell came along that Kelly, a teacher, and Jason, a tech expert, suddenly found they needed yard space. But they hated to give up city living — especially the opportunity to walk everywhere — so they set their sights on pedestrian-friendly San Anselmo. Inventory was low when they were looking, though, and they were about to bid on a home without the walkability they desired

when a Seminary-area cottage appeared on the MLS. “We were working on the other offer until 10 p.m., and this appeared at 8.” says their realtor, Nick Svenson. “We were there by 9 a.m. the next day.” The minute Kelly saw the original woodpaned windows that frame the upper floor, she was smitten. She knew she wanted an older home and, “when I walked up the stairs and looked out and saw the views and the old oak tree, I knew this was it,” she says. “It was really calming.” The home’s lower floor paled in comparison. It was dark and dank, so when the Eylers moved in they set to work reconfiguring it into a light-filled paradise for boys that now features a playroom and two bedrooms, one with four built-in bunks, another with a small “Lego cave.” They also converted much of the small, sloped yard into flat places to play and hung a rope swing from a tree.

The home’s full charm is apparent on the upper floor. Sun streams through wood-framed and original stained-glass windows, and Kelly has decorated the house with old-school junkyard finds, like a projector cart as a side table and a mid-century child’s desk. A West Elm reclaimed-wood table sits in the eating alcove, and the crisp white kitchen features a beadboard cabinet, a rustic cypress breakfast bar and a 1950s Wedgewood stove. Only Betty Crocker is missing. Above the sunny great room, stairs lead to a loft with another original stained-glass window, two comfy chairs from J.Grigg, and a big television. “This is like my and Jason’s little retreat,” says Kelly. “When the kids go down, we sit here and watch a movie.” That is, if, after a day of chasing three energetic young boys, they can actually stay awake. m

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Opposite page: The kitchen/dining area. This page, clockwise from left: The boys’ playroom; the back deck; a rope swing; the loft with stained-glass window; the Eyler family; a West Elm dining table; boys’ bedroom.

THE DETAILS WHERE THEY PURCHASED The Seminary neighborhood of San Anselmo WHAT THEY BOUGHT A renovated 1922 cottage LISTING AGENT Kerry Berry, formerly of Coldwell Banker SELLING AGENT Nick Svenson, Alain Pinel Realtors STATS Price per square foot for homes in the neighborhood: $600–$800

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This beautifully remodeled home is a rare find offering a charming open floor plan, sunny and large landscaped lot with a wrap around patio for entertaining, level lawn and play area, legal second unit, walk to town location, attached garage, and ample off street parking! At approximately 4,000 square feet, this spacious home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a formal living room, formal dining room, open plan Chef’s kitchen, and an adjacent family room opening up to the gracious exterior patios. There is a separate ‘bonus’ floor with another large living room, bedroom and bath and a separate laundry room with a craft or work area and ample storage. Additionally the home features an attached, legal second unit with its own private entrance. Exclusively offered at $3,495,000 44Mirabel.com

Sharon Kramlich Luxury Property Specialist 415.609.4473 skramlich@pacunion.com sharonkramlich.com License# 01184449

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75 Dartmouth Drive Larkspur

370 Summit Avenue Mill Valley

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11 Loch Haven Court San Rafael

65 Inverness Drive San Rafael

11 Allensby Lane San Rafael

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98 Peacock Drive San Rafael

229 Knight Drive San Rafael

25 Lodge Lane San Rafael

58 Brentwood Drive San Rafael

311 Capetown Court Novato

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334 Donahue Street Sausalito

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611 Glenwood Avenue Mill Valley

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Stunning Contemporary View Home in Kentfield Newly built, contemporary home with stunning views of Mount Tamalpais boasts elegance and style! Expansive main living space with open floor plan bordered by 40 feet of retractable glass. 1600 sq. ft. terrace with outdoor kitchen & multiple entertaining spaces. Spacious kitchen has large island with bar seating & breakfast nook with modern dining booth. Other features include large office (or 5th bedroom), 10 ft. ceilings throughout, oversized two car garage & elevator! offered at

$3,995,000

Paul Cingolani (415) 726-9630

Bay Point Tiburon Luxury Living

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Expanded and newly constructed, sophisticated and elegant, this four bedroom, three and one-half bath home offers a dramatic floor plan with spectacular Mt. Tam views. Brand new living area includes grand foyer, formal dining room and kitchen, with Viking appliances, that opens to a light and bright family room with glass doors leading to the mountain view and patio. Vaulted ceilings on the main floor. Cozy second family room near the bedrooms, each with a south facing deck. Two master bedrooms. Great, easy commute location yet spacious and private. offered at

$2,250,000

Dana DuCharme (415) 307-2445

Elegant Mediterranean Estate

Stunning San Francisco and Bay views anchor this luxury two bedroom, two bath, Point Tiburon Bayside condo. Only blocks from downtown Tiburon, shops, ferry, restaurants, theater and yacht clubs. This tastefully remodeled gem features travertine floors, open updated kitchen, upscale appliances, fireplace, and luxury master bath with jetted tub, plus a private two-car garage. For more photos and information, please visit www.107ParadiseDr.com offered at

Newly Built with Spectacular Views in Mill Valley

C.Jay Key (415) 699-5747

This luxurious and expansive Mediterranean Estate in one of Novatoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desired locations was built to the highest of standards offering incomparable quality of design, finishes, amenities and craftsmanship. The private & serene setting includes level yards enhanced by lush gardens & mature trees and is across from open private lands and offers breathtaking views from almost every room. The open and spacious floor plan is enhanced with custom volume ceilings & grand scale spaces throughout including oversized formal living, dining, and family rooms as well as en-suite bedrooms, office or 2nd family room. offered at

$1,745,900

Jim armstrong (415) 606-6864

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CONTEMPORARY SAUSALITO MASTERPIECE Relax and enjoy the San Francisco skyline from this 4BR/6BA masterpiece just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge. Designed by prominent San Francisco architects, Porter & Steinwedell. This elegant property sits on two hill side parcels providing unobstructed, breathtaking vistas from almost every room. The gardens were custom designed by the renowned landscape architect Fred Warnecke. Luxurious master suite features his and her master-baths & three walk-in closets. 2700 bottle wine cellar, gym, secluded patio, terrace, 4 car garage+ detached house with kitchen & half bath. www.54LowerCrescent.com oﬀered at

$5,750,000

JULIA BERNARDINI (415) 225-0468

FOREST KNOLLS RETREAT This offering includes two parcels on almost five acres of land. The first parcel sits on nearly four acres and includes a spacious 4BR/3.5BA home with a big country chef’s kitchen, living room with fireplace and large master suite. Enjoy peace and privacy from multiple view decks. Plus a detached studio and sport court. There is a separate 1 acre buildable parcel (buyer to verify), making this a special and unique opportunity just a few minutes from Fairfax. This beautiful San Geronimo Valley location is just minutes to Fairfax and an easy ride to the beauty and beaches of West Marin. Excellent schools and community. oﬀered at

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$1,295,000

MAGICAL GATED MINI-ESTATE IN MARIN Sited adjacent to GGNRA open land, this recently transformed contemporary home features the quintessential elements of form and function. Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light filter the sights of meadow, valley and bay views. A spacious great room, with updated kitchen, living room and French doors leading to the deck. Featuring: Two master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms; updated kitchen with quartz counters, SS appliances; bay view deck; newly landscaped yard with huge lawn, mature trees and room for a garden; detached outbuilding perfect for home office/art studio/ guest quarters. oﬀered at

PAUL CINGOLANI (415) 726-9630

$1,359,000

ONE OF KIND HOME IN DESIRABLE PACHECO VALLE Don’t miss this one of a kind home! This versatile remodeled four or five bedroom home with play or patio room, vaulted beamed ceilings, three fireplaces, spacious living, dining room and family rooms are sure to please. Large open kitchen with granite counter tops and island plus eating area. Luxurious master suite with fireplace. Three lovely deck areas with serene wooded views. A must see. ERIC GELMAN (415) 686-1855

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$1,200,000

THE DONLAN TEAM (415) 717-1096

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Joshua Deitch

415.572.5433 joshuadeitch@me.com CalBRE #01902477

Serving the Exceptional Real Estate Experience Thank you, friends and clients, for an outstanding 2014.

306 SEADRIFT ROAD, STINSON BEACH List Price: $3,995,000 Represented seller

22 SYCAMORE AVE, MILL VALLEY 3606 PARADISE DRIVE, TIBURON List Price: $2,395,000 Represented buyer List Price: $2,195,000 Represented buyer

10 TAMALPAIS AVENUE, LARKSPUR 195 BUENA VISTA, MILL VALLEY List Price: $1,800,000 Represented buyer List Price: $1,750,000 Represented seller

9 ELMA STREET, MILL VALLEY List Price: $1,595,000 Represented seller

59 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, ROSS List Price: $1,675,000 Represented buyer

19 UNDERHILL ROAD, MILL VALLEY 167 W. BLITHEDALE AVENUE, MILL VALLEY List Price: $1,449,000 Represented buyer List Price: $995,000 Represented buyer

Off-Market Sales: 57 Ivy Drive, Ross 4BR/3.5BA; approx 4000 sq. ft. 51 Walnut, Mill Valley New construction / Modern farm house Downtown Mill Valley - Pending 5BR/4.5BA home 18 GROVE STREET, MILL VALLEY 301 ROSS DRIVE, MILL VALLEY Represented buyer List Price: $699,000 List Price: $995,000 Represented seller

©2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews® and Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304.

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Celebrating the extraordinary agents who recently joined us in our new San Rafael office managed by Fred Angeli We welcome these top agents who have recently joined Decker Bullock Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inter national Realty. They can now offer their clients the best global brand, international exposure, and luxury services for properties at every price point.

B.G. Bates 415.706.1026

Joe Bondanza 415.246.5549

Alva Falla 415.518.1930

Justine Fairey 415.264.6643

Jennifer Falla Firkins 415.602.5768

Lynn Gray 415.235.3532

Janice Guehring 415.717.9636

Kathleen Hilken 415.606.9368

Jason Lewis 415.971.6868

Margo E. Schein 415.528.5144

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Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty is delighted to announce that Falla Associates has joined their team of extraordinary agents!

Alva Falla alva.falla @sothebysrealty.com 415.518.1930

Janice Guehring janice.guehring@sothebysrealty.com 415.717.9636

Jennifer Falla Firkins jennifer.ﬁrkins@sothebysrealty.com 415.602.5768

Alva has been a Marin resident since 1972 and has been listing and selling homes since 1977. She is a licensed broker with extensive knowledge of home values throughout the county. She has consistently been a top producer in Marin County.

Graduate of University of San Francisco, with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Janice moved to Marin in 1973. She is a licensed realtor implementing Alva’s unique Marketing Program since 1985.

Jennifer, a licensed real estate agent, has been a part of Alva’s team since 1995. She has lived in Marin County since 1972 where she attended Marin Catholic High School Jennifer received a Bachelor’s Degree from University of San Francisco in Business Administration. Jennifer applies her business background to the real estate sales process.

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Tiburonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award-Winning Modern Marvel Architecturally stunning Fu-Tung Cheng Designed home beautifully built by Thompson Brooks with impeccable attention to detail. The home also features a recent addition designed by Sheahan and Quandt. A narrow palette of materials and colors, and a modern approach and aesthetic combine with the warmth and sensuality of natural surfaces and textures to re-create a warm and inviting home. The home has panoramic bay views. Nestled away in a very private location behind a beautiful gate. This sanctuary is the perfect escape from the city and only 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge. The award winning landscape designed by Surface Design Inc. and Topher Delaney is sprawling with lush grass and unique terrain. A dream yard for any child. Only a few minutes from the Marin Country Day School and all the Reed District schools.

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Price Reduced â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $7,900,000

The brilliant floor plan boasts 5 Bedrooms and 7.5 Bathrooms, Formal Dining, Informal Kitchen Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Secluded Study, Luxurious Gym, 8 Car Parking Pavilion, Formal Entry Way and Incredible Outdoor Spaces for entertaining or relaxing. 35hacienda.com

Jeff Moseley

Broker Associate 415.602.7272

j.moseley @ deckerbullocksir.com JeffMoseleyBroker.com Serving Marin and Lake Tahoe

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Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty is delighted to announce that Lindy Emrich has joined their team of extraordinary agents!

“I am so excited to be partnering with such an outstanding brokerage as Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty. As a team we offer amazing global reach, unparalleled branding, marketing, and the best technological resources.”

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lindy@sothebysrealty.com 415.717.4005 Top 1% of Marin County Agents • Award for top 100 Agents Internationally • Highest Awards for sales volume from Alain Pinel, Pacific Union and TRI/Coldwell Banker • Agent’s Choice Award (voted by peers) • Represented several of Marin Designer Showcase Homes •

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Enchantment on the Belvedere Lagoon Open the gate and step into a lush Japanese garden, which has been lovingly nurtured and maintained through many years. Custom built by the owners in 1948, this 5 bedroom home has never been on the market before. The original owners raised their family here and the house is full of memories of love and laughter. Listen to the waterfall and experience a sense of calm before you even open the door. As you enter your eye will immediately be drawn to the rear wall of glass, which frames the inviting backyard with the boat dock and lagoon beyond.

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This welcoming home is perfectly located near the village of Tiburon with easy access to the ferry to San Francisco, upscale boutiques, shops and restaurants. Living here you will feel as if you are on vacation all year round. 26CoveRoad.com

Karen Z. Hardesty 415.265.3344

kzhardesty @ sothebysrealty.com KarenZHardesty.com Committed to Extraordinary Service

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$60 Million in Production in 2014 31 Properties Sold*

Thank you to all of my clients for your business in 2014! Please note some of the charities that your transactions contributed to throughout the year. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2015! With gratitude, Chelsea Home for a Home – homeforahome.org | Childrens Helper Foundation – childrenshelpersfoundation.com The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – sheldrickwildlifetrust.org | Camp Korey – campkorey.org City of Dreams – cityofdreams.org | Tuck Rush for Literacy – rushforliteracy.org St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – stjude.org | Mill Valley Library Foundation – mvlf.org

2014 Sales, Year-to-Date 204 Buchanan Drive, Sausalito** 61 Pixley Avenue, #14, Corte Madera 108 Pepper Avenue, Larkspur** 10 Orange Avenue, Larkspur 4887 Paradise Drive, Tiburon 7 Woodhaven Road, Ross** 24 Oakdale Avenue, San Rafael 129 Madrone Avenue, San Anselmo 141 Laurel Grove Avenue, Kentﬁeld** 50 Rowe Ranch Way, Novato

59 Marin Bay Park Court., San Rafael 29 Poplar Avenue, Ross 801 Francisco Street, San Francisco 215 Bridgeway, Sausalito 19 Dorset Lane, Mill Valley** 6 Blithedale Terrace, Mill Valley** 21052 Allen Road, Sonoma 408 Spruce Street, Mill Valley 238 Almonte Boulevard, Mill Valley** 16 Meadowood Drive, Larkspur

31 Bonnie Brae Drive, San Rafael 6 Arrowood Lane, Fairfax 2 Throckmorton Lane, Mill Valley** 55 Fire Road, Woodacre** 62 Millay Place, Mill Valley 190 Spring Grove Avenue, San Anselmo 1034 Filbert Street, #246, San Francisco 73 Reed Ranch Road, Tiburon** 49 Ridge Avenue, Mill Valley 8 Aspen Court, San Anselmo

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Chelsea E. Ialeggio 415.300.6881

* Includes MLS & off-market sales ** Co-representation

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chelsea @sothebysrealty.com ChelseaInMarin.com Redefining Service in Real Estate

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19 Toyon Lane, Sausalito $1,220,000 Sold Over Asking!

123 Tomales Street, Sausalito $940,000 Sold Over Asking!

59 Marin Avenue, Sausalito $875,000

60 Lincoln Drive, Sausalito $1,075,000 Sold Over Asking!

104 Bulkley, #5, Avenue , Sausalito Listed at $1,195,000 Representing Buyer

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270 Ebbtide Avenue, Sausalito Listed at $1,495,000

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Camara Scremin Consistently Ranks in the TOP 1% of All Agents for Sausalito Sales.

63 Lincoln Drive, Sausalito $765,000 Represented Buyer

121 Sacramento Way, Sausalito $1,006,000 Represented Buyer

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Camara Scremin

415.902.7183

c.scremin@deckerbullocksir.com

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Highest Priced Sale Tiburon 2012 We put all our experience and expertise into successfully selling our listings and representing our Buyers, and we can do the same for you. Call us for a private consultation the moment you think about selling or buying. More information available at PoshPropertiesMarin.com

Karen Plastiras

415.816.2256

k.plastiras @ deckerbullocksir.com

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Colleen Fitzpatrick 415.602.0553

c.fitzpatrick @ deckerbullocksir.com

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Completely Private Country Club Gated Estate 378 Margarita Drive, San Rafael This stunning contemporary home is ideally situated on 2 acres and surrounded by protected open space affording complete privacy, and commanding spectacular views of Marin including iconic Mt. Tamalpais. The spacious open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan includes 2 family rooms, a large open-concept kitchen, 4 large bedrooms and 3.5

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415.847.5584

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415.515.1117

rick.trono @ sothebysrealty.com LivingMarin.com

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Bridgeway, Sausalito $3,205,000 Represented Seller

Cloud View Road, Sausalito $2,200,000 Represented Seller

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LD Loring Avenue, Mill Valley $1,025,000 Represented Seller

Arguello Circle, San Rafael $1,300,000 Represented Buyer

Marin Avenue, Mill Valley $1,333,000 Represented Buyer

Tomales Avenue, Sausalito $875,000 Represented Seller

Currey Lane, Sausalito $1,100,000 Represented Buyer

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Randi Deutsch 415.699.9224

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“Round Hill,” created with the concept of a private, exquisite and exclusive resort, and designed for the discerning Buyer who seeks absolute privacy, security and luxurious accommodations for family, guests and staff, this just-completed resort-compound offers an extraordinary blend of amenity, location and attention to every detail. Ideally located between Napa, Yountville and downtown St. Helena, directly across from Quintessa Winery, and minutes from the finest, world-class Napa wineries, Round Hill occupies the 21+ acre hilltop that overlooks the incomparable wine producing region of the Napa Valley, and is within walking distance to the world famous Auberge du Soleil. An approximately 10,000 square foot main residence with two guest suites and private staff apartment, ±1,700-bottle wine cellar, gym, steam room and sauna, elevator, luxurious master suite with his and her baths, dressing areas and sitting room/study, and the stunning kitchen/family/great room adjacent the west-facing, sun-drenched, view-side terrace with covered outdoor kitchen and sparkling infinity pool, all embracing the unsurpassed view of the richly verdant Napa Valley. Separate two-bedroom, two en-suite-bath guest house and separate one-bedroom, one and one-half bath guest cottage. Total of seven bedrooms, nine full and three half baths. Requiring five uninterrupted years of concept, design and development, this resort-estate is now offered fully furnished and accessorized. Quintessential resort living…

BILL BULLOCK (415) 384-4000

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LYDIA SARKISSIAN (415) 517-7720

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I needed a place where I could collaborate. With 18 years of award winning service and results, my move to Paragon Marin was not done lightly. I am thrilled to have finally found a place where collaboration is the norm and not the exception. Paragon is a progressive, creative and insightful brokerage with a dynamic group of high-caliber agents. Management is experienced, accessible and provides strategic guidance to support me and my business. My clients have always been my highest priority. I know Paragon will help me continue to bring the utmost in savvy marketing and â&#x20AC;&#x153;white gloveâ&#x20AC;? service to my clients. I am proud to be an Agent of Change.

CATHY YOUNGLING ASSOCIATE BROKER

415.272.5899

PARAGON-RE.COM

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We have been truly blessed with many new clients this year and are extremely grateful for our friends and past clients who continue to refer us business. From our family to yours, Happy 2015!

HAPPY2015 C.J. Nakagawa | 415.407.2151 | cj@sothebysrealty.com

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Looking Back

CIRCA 1870–1900

Still Smiling

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the Bolinas bar now known widely as Smiley’s opened in 1851. But no one can cite its original name, not even its most recent owner, Don Deane. “Back then, Bolinas was called Jugville,” says Deane, a history buff. He believes the saloon was built by a sea captain named Isaac Morgan and from 1872 to 1912 was owned by “a chap named Niles Ogden.” The trail then gets murky, with names such as Ed Knott’s Bar and Jim Redman’s Saloon reportedly appearing out front. But in 1952, according to Deane, Ismaele “Smiley” Biachini bought the place, and signs proclaiming “Smiley’s Bar and Bait” were painted. Eventually, due to the

six rooms adjoining the pub, the name morphed into its current Smiley’s Schooner Saloon and Hotel. A few years ago, the California Historical Society recognized Smiley’s as one of only 14 bars in the state that have “remained open without interruption for more than 100 years.” Now, according to reports coming out of the notoriously tight-lipped community, the possibility of change is in the air. It seems Leila Monroe, a 35-year-old San Francisco environmental attorney who frequently surfs nearby, has purchased the 164-year-old bar (at press time the deal was in escrow). “I have no plans to make radical changes,” Monroe said recently, “just handle a little deferred maintenance and upgrade those six rooms.” m

I have no plans to make radical changes, just handle a little deferred maintenance and upgrade those six rooms.

COLLECTION OF DON DEANE

Is a 164-year-old Bolinas bar entering a new era? BY JIM WOOD

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“Bigger” does not mean “better” when choosing a real estate company. At Marin Beautiful Homes Real Estate, we pride ourselves on 100% client satisfaction. Hundreds of Marin properties exclusively listed or sold. ExpErtisE comes from ExpEriEncE. Agent since 1979 and Broker since 1990.

Current listing 7 South Ridgewood Ave, Kentfield | One Acre in the prestigious “flats” of Kent Woodlands.

2014 Transactions Include: 7 S Ridgewood Rd, Kentfield $5,700,000 Listing Agent

Current listing 22 Laurel Grove Ave, Kentfield | One level acre with pool and guesthouse.

22 Laurel Grove, Kentfield $5,395,000 Listing Agent 133 Laurel Grove, Kentfield $6,100,000 Listing Agent 137 Cypress Ave, Kentfield $3,500,000 Selling Agent 36 North Ridgewood Rd, Kentfield $3,450,000 Selling Agent 10 Woodland Rd, Kentfield $2,550,000 Listing & Selling Agent

sold Kentfield

sold Mill Valley

sold Kentfield

sold Mill Valley

90 Westwood Ave, Kentfield $2,050,000 Listing Agent 36 Wolfe Grade, Kentfield $1,250,000 Listing Agent 266 West Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley $2,695,000 Listing Agent 41 Shell Rd, Mill Valley $1,400,000 Listing Agent 206 Princeton Ave, Mill Valley $1,350,000 Listing Agent 43 Anchorage Rd, Sausalito $530,000 Selling Agent 9 Tunnel Ln, Corte Madera $1,275,000 Listing Agent 195 Fairway Dr, San Rafael $1,500,000 Selling Agent 115 Humboldt St, San Rafael $845,000 Selling Agent 1115 B Street, San Rafael $385,000 Selling Agent 43 Dorothy Way, Novato $1,125,000 Listing Agent 47 Dorothy Way, Novato $1,090,000 Listing Agent 13 Dove Pl, Novato $519,500 Selling Agent

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Margie Esmerian-Smith Broker, CRS, GRI, e-PRO

BRE #00696878

415-203-7194 Margie@MarinBeautifulHomes.com

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