July 2012

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The Marin Swim League Heats Up Is Marin financially healthy?

What Local Business Owners Say

Summertime Sips Cocktails You Can Make at Home

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Features 30 Everyone in the Water A Marin swim league full of winning streaks, passion, practice — and fun.

40 Summertime Sips Cool off with cocktails you can make at home.

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36 Back in Business Those starting new ventures in Marin see a brighter day ahead.

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In Marin

24 Q&A Meet Dennis Bartels, the man behind the Exploratorium.

26 FYI Bob Weir’s Tamalpais Research Institute brings innovation to Marin.

Destinations 45 Travel Buzz A day in the wine country can be about so much more than wine.

48 Go The heat is on this July, and these great rooftop pools are the ultimate in summer cool.

Out & About 51 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond.

64 Flavor The perfect grilled cheese starts with the best bread.

Marin Home 77 Backstory Close to town, trails and the local doughnut shop, this family home delivers.

COLUMNS 12 View From Marin 14 POV 106 Looking Back

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58 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area.

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TIM PORTER (TOP LEFT AND RIGHT); VERONICA SOOLEY (BOTTOM)

19 Currents Fourth of July fun, the big sailboats come, snacking at Muir Woods, new Marin sports and the women of Surfers Grill.

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ith summer heating up, we’ve got coverage and tips on things you can do to cool down from the heat and have a lot of fun doing it.

We start with a splash as we take readers into the world of the Marin Swim League.

This league has been around for decades and produced some Olympic-caliber swimmers, but mostly it just provides a great time for the families who participate. And

we don’t just dip our toes; writer Austin Murphy dives in for the full story.

We follow that up with a feature on summertime cocktails you can make at home. We have five concoctions from mixologists in the wine country and Marin and yes, we give you the recipes. These fabulous drinks will certainly take the edge off even the hottest day.

We wrap up our Features section with a look at the financial health of Marin County.

Writer Melissa Gardner White talks to business owners who have put their money where their mouth is with investments in Marin.

And if that isn’t cool enough for you, in our Go section we have picks for some of the best rooftop pools in California and follow that up in Travel Buzz with ideas for the perfect wine country picnic.

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, our In Marin section has a list of Marin parades and fireworks for that special day. And for something a little different, in FYI, writer Nate Seltenrich digs into Bob Weir’s audio and video mecca known as TRI and discovers something both rare and uniquely Marin.

Finally, be sure to check out this month’s Flavor — we feature the perfect Rustic Bakery grilled cheese. If you like the recipe, go to digital.marinmagazine.com to see a video on how to make the sandwich.

And we don’t just dip our toes; writer Austin Murphy dives in for the full story.

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This month our cover features some whimsical summer fun brought to us

by Mill Valley artist Debra Maddox. “As an art major in college, I spent summers working as a lifeguard, with hours devoted to observing swimmers diving into the shimmering water,” Maddox says about her 24”x 36” oil painting On Target. “I loved watching the reflections of light bouncing off of water, distorting shapes and color.”

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POV

A lingering problem is still in need of resolution. by jim wood

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Notice the broken paint buckets, discarded burger wrappers, dying or dead shrubs and the fennel weeds that are often as tall as the cars passing by.

hile I appreciate

Marin’s tree-covered hills, distinct towns and villages, seasonal weather and creative people, one thing about Marin really bothers me: The roadsides bordering Highway 101 are for the most part litter-strewn and weed-infested.

A few months back, this letter written by a visitor from Denver appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle: During recent trips to California, I noticed the state’s roadsides are a complete pigsty.

With thousands of Californians out of work, why doesn’t the state supply each with a yellow vest and a garbage bag to pick up the litter? Your state looks like a third world country. Truly pathetic.

I travel California’s highways often and I agree with the man from Denver. To me, Marin’s roadsides look as bad as any I’ve seen. In an area as scenically beautiful and with a populace as conscientiously involved as ours, such slovenliness seems inappropriate at best. (Keep in mind, I’m talking about the roads’ shoulders, not the roadbeds or paved surfaces.)

Next time you’re on 101 glance to your left and right. Notice the broken paint buckets, the discarded burger wrappers, the dying or dead shrubs and the fennel weeds that are often as tall as the cars passing by. You might check out the Tiburon Boulevard/East Blithedale interchange. Its sloping acreage is dotted with pines, oaks and eucalyptus trees that have not been trimmed in years.

Unsightly litter and gangly weeds border both the on- and off-ramps and fill the nearby traffic medians. As an added insult, the

cloverleaf’s southwest quadrant has for years been a construction staging area — complete with gravel, lumber, concrete barriers, dump trucks and road graders.

Yes, I know maintaining this stretch of highway is not a Marin County responsibility — it’s the job of California’s Department of Transportation, or Caltrans. And yes, I and others have phoned the department repeatedly regarding these and similar matters, but mostly to no avail. (If you wish to try, the number is 510.286.5576.) The responses always involve statements about limited resources, insufficient personnel, higher priorities and, well, you know the usual lines.

To me, other 101 roadside “sites of blight” are the Highway 37 turnoff; the northbound Central San Rafael exit; both the Sir Francis Drake and Paradise Drive/Tamalpais Drive interchanges; and Interstate 580 near San Quentin State Prison. As the visitor’s letter to the Chronicle notes, these roadways are all “third world–like.”

What can be done about this? For years, numerous solutions have been discussed — use San Quentin inmates, employ day laborers, ask retail centers to clean up the areas fronting their locations, encourage Adopt-A-Highway and similar volunteer programs — and yet, due mostly to Caltrans’ impenetrable bureaucracy, these ideas have never gotten much traction.

However, there must be a solution. We all have to think outside the traffic circle.

Am I being overly concerned about weeds and litter along Highway 101 within Marin?

Granted, with global climate change, Middle East wars and a soft economy, roadside clutter is far down on the list of problems facing us. Then again, it’s a place to start. That is my point of view. What’s yours?

Email pov@marinmagazine.com.

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[upCOMinG events] suMMer 2012 FilM series WHen July 15: NorCal H.S. Cycling

August 19: Trips for Kids September 16: Access 4 Bikes October 21: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (Start times are at dusk, around 8 p.m.)

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WHy yOu It’s summer. The days are long sHOuld and kids are not in school — it’s GO the perfect time to enjoy the

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In honor of the Tour de France, we will be showing the movie Overcoming. Bring your own chairs, blankets, beverages and picnic dinner if you wish; we’ll supply the popcorn and the movie.

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WHere Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, parking lot, San Rafael WHy yOu Experience the atmosphere of sHOuld a French neighborhood street GO market right here in Marin at Le Petit Marché, Marin County’s outdoor antiques market, where folks can enjoy a Sunday stroll through aisles of interesting antiques, collectibles, books, vintage furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing, retro decor, vintage shabby chic and a host of other wares. French music and crêpes add to the ambience of this unique event. Don’t miss it.

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Your Letters A Difficult Transition

I commend Marin Magazine for highlighting The Last Mile (Conversation, June 2012) and its unique contribution to the future success of the smart and motivated San Quentin inmates who participate. As a volunteer of T.R.U.S.T. in the prison, I can attest to the promise and commitment to change displayed by many of the men inside San Quentin. Working with them in this program has been challenging and gratifying. I was disappointed, however, that this article did not sufficiently highlight and acknowledge Kathleen Jackson. She is a remarkable woman who took on and expanded the T.R.U.S.T. program many years ago. She was also responsible for creating and implementing The Last Mile, along with Parenti and Redlitz. Her dedication to the San Quentin inmates and talent in providing innovative programs for them is an inspiration to all who know her and work with her. I believe that she deserved more credit in the article. Diana Kronstadt, San Rafael

No Mention

While I do enjoy Marin Magazine, I must say that I was rather dismayed by the fact that there was no mention of the 45th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival in April at San Francisco’s Japan Center in the issue or online.

Given that it’s one of only three Japantowns in the entire United States and is presenting a celebration that is larger and more involved than Chinatown’s New Year Parade, I would think that it should garner a listing in your events section. Spanning two weekends and culminating with a grand parade, the festival is not only culturally significant, but also fun for the whole family. You really missed the boat here — especially considering this year was the event’s 45th anniversary. Sandi Johnson, Mill Valley

More on Climate Change

Phillip Lion makes the assertion that dredging Richardson Bay will curb flooding in the area (Letters, May 2012). I once thought similar things, but then I realized that you could dredge to 1,000 feet deep and the high tide will be just as high and the area will still flood.

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This segues into the topics of climate change and the supposedly rising oceans. Perhaps the bay mud path and roads in the area are being compacted down by vehicular travel and this is causing sinking, creating the illusion of rising sea levels. In the U.K. they can no longer show An Inconvenient Truth in schools without the use of guidance notes to clarify where it contains political bias, inaccuracies and exaggerations. Seems the science is not all in and settled despite what Al Gore says. Eric Fransen, San Rafael

Modern Homes

We got some positive feedback on Blair Campbell’s article on Eichler homes in Marin (“Enchanting Eichlers,” June 2012).

Nice feature on Eichlers in Marin and architect Bill Hansell! Way to go Bill.

Jennifer Sorensen, via Facebook

Thanks for the nice write-up, Blair, and the photos, Tim! Bill Hansell, via Facebook Bill Hansell and Catherine Munson, featured in this article, headed up the “Talks on Eichlers” at the Marin Home & Garden Expo June 3. Both days featured a very cool MODern Lounge. Erma Murphy, via Facebook

Great Garages

Congratulations to Jean and Michael Jefferies of Mill Valley, who spotted their garage door in our “A Blank Canvas” Details section (June 2012, page 92–93).

The couple snapped a photo by their garage door and won a $50 gift certificate to a Marin restaurant. 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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Marin has no shortage of Fourth of July parades. We’ve compiled this list to help you find one close by — and included some great spots to view fireworks. SOPHIE SHULMAN

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Local Parades

Bolinas The annual parade kicks off at 40 Wharf Road downtown at 11 a.m. and ends at Brighton Avenue.

Festivities include the annual Bolinas–Stinson Beach tug-of-war over the channel that separates the two towns. pointreyesweekend.com Corte Madera/Larkspur Starting at 10:30 a.m. from Redwood High School, the parade heads down Magnolia Avenue and into Corte Madera to the Town Center mall.

A celebration immediately follows at Corte Madera Town Park, with 70 arts and crafts vendors, food, ice cream, snow cones, live music, carnival games and more. cortemadera.org Novato The parade starts at 10 a.m. in the city’s Old Town district on Grant and Reichert avenues and continues toward Seventh Street. The procession includes more than 100 entries including classic cars, floats, bands and vintage military vehicles from the Joe Garbarino World War II Military Vehicle Museum. novatoparade.com

San Geronimo Valley The “Celebrate the Music Makers” Fourth of July parade starts from Woodacre Improvement Club at 1 Garden Way at noon and follows Railroad Avenue to Dickson Ranch at 182 San Geronimo Valley Drive. Afterwards at the ranch there’s “Family Fun Day,” with food, contests, live music, a flea market and old-fashioned games like a beanbag toss, a wood-sawing contest and bingo.

Sausalito The parade begins at 10 a.m. on the corner of Second and Main streets and continues down Bridgeway to Caledonia Street, ending at Dunphy Park, where a town picnic features food, entertainment, raffles, the annual tug-of-war and an egg toss. ci.sausalito.ca.us

Light Shows Marin County Fair (San Rafael) This impressive display is launched every night of the fair from three barges on the lagoon. The fireworks, including crowd favorites Whistling Dixie, the Americana and the Golden Eagle, are choreographed to music (June 30−July 4, 9:30 p.m.). marinfair.org

Ross Parade begins at 11 a.m. at the College of Marin parking lot, continues down Poplar Avenue and ends at Ross Common with a picnic featuring food, beverages and children’s games. townofross.org

Dunphy Park (Sausalito) The fireworks fly from Spinnaker Point; best vantage points are the Spinnaker, Dunphy Park and Gabrielson Park (July 4, 9:30 p.m.). ci.sausalito.ca.us

San Anselmo The Sleepy Hollow parade starts at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Deer Hollow and Butterfield roads and ends at the Sleepy Hollow Clubhouse.

The Waterfront (San Francisco) Pyrotechnics are set off from the foot of the Municipal Pier and barges north of Pier 39. Watch from Aquatic Park at Jefferson and Hyde streets, the Cannery, Coit Tower, Ghirardelli Square or other spots along Fisherman’s Warf (July 4, 9:30 p.m.).

America’s Cup

The Red Bull AC45 has a 70-foot mast; the mast on an AC72 is almost twice as tall.

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For those out on or near the bay this summer it will be hard to miss the debut of the 131-foot wingsail AC72 with masts as tall as a 13-story building.

Estimated to hit top speeds of more than 40 mph, these boats can travel between the Golden Gate and Bay bridges in less than six minutes. MIMI TOWLE

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Step Right Up Visitors love to take in the natural beauty of Muir Woods; they also like to snack on the locally sourced sustenance available on site.

Marin’s own Rustic Bakery supplies this busy concession stand; here’s a look at the yearly shopping list:

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quarts of chicken salad of chili

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Alternative Sports Not into conventional sports? These off-the-grid activities are gaining fans and followers in Marin.

Fencing

Bouldering

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The oldest “modern” Olympic sport combines mental and physical agility and is internationally popular; variations range from wheelchair fencing to the use of varied weapons. The Marin Fencing Academy in San Rafael, recognized by the United States Fencing Association, offers group and individual lessons for all levels. marinfencing.com

Marin’s slopes are great for outdoor bouldering, the act of scaling the facade of a rock without a rope or harness. Oberman’s Crack and the Northern Formation on Mount Tamalpais have spots that range in difficulty; Genocide Rock in the Marin Headlands is a well-known spot with a backdrop view of the Pacific coast.

If you prefer the safety of a crash pad, check out Planet Granite just across the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio. planetgranite.com

Closely related to bocce ball, this French pastime involves two teams, 12 boules and a cochonnet (also known as the “jack”). From the same location, players take turns throwing their boules in an attempt to hit the cochonnet. You’ll find casual games every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon at La Petanque Mariniere, an active petanque club established in San Rafael in 1972. petanque-marin.blogspot.com S.S.

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Surfers Grill is a Stinson Beach landmark. Former flight attendants Suzanne Olsson and Sharon Worlund have run the restaurant for 18 years. How did you go from working at 30,000 feet to running a restaurant that’s literally at sea level? Sharon: My mother, who lived here, was coming down with Alzheimer’s. I had to get up here, but I needed to do something. I looked into everything from bed-and-breakfasts to pet stores. One day a neighbor of my mom’s was having a garage sale.

Suzanne loves garage sales, so we went and I saw a sign that said “chicken sandwiches.” And I said to the lady who was there, “I’ve never seen people selling food at a garage sale.” She said, “Oh, no, no, no.

My daughter and her late husband had a concession on Stinson Beach.” A little lightbulb went off in my head. The next day Suzanne and I drove out here to see this place. Suzanne: I liked it right off. The ocean. The view. The birds. The whole thing. Sharon: Within three months we took over. We named it Surfers Grill. When we started, it was just the nameless snack bar. So, you found the Surfers Grill in a garage sale? Sharon: We did. Suzanne: And I never spent that much money at a garage sale before. What’s most popular on the menu?

Sharon: Fish and chips, especially during the winter. During the summer, it’s a lot of cheeseburgers and fries. But a lot of the people, when they come to the ocean, they want fish. Seems like this is the best garage sale find ever.

Sharon: It’s been a great ride. Suzanne: Yes, it has. We have our own platform.

All of our principles, everything we feel, we get to project. Sharon: Suzanne and I are the face of Surfers Grill. If we’re not here, they say, “Where are the ladies? Where are the Surfers Grill ladies?” TIM PORTER

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Dennis Bartels America’s Cup aside, the big news along the Embarcadero in San Francisco is the Exploratorium’s expansion and relocation to Pier 15–17 from its familiar location in the Marina District.

The new space is starting to take shape as Executive a state-of-the-art 330,000-square-foot director of Exploratorium research and exhibition space with floor-toceiling windows overlooking the bay. Want novato to take one last stroll through the domed museum we’ve all known and loved? You have until January 2013. Novato’s Dennis Bartels is at the helm of this massive move; we caught up with him to learn more about the man behind the museum. Mimi Towle

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Do you have a favorite exhibit?

Colored Shadows, which enables you to see your own shadow against the wall in color instead of gray.

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How many visitors do you get each week? We have 5,000 schoolkids per week on average and often triple that number on busy weeks. However, the majority of our visitors are adults.

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What are you most excited about regarding your future new location? Our accessibility via all major public transit systems, not to mention bike paths, will be great. For my fellow Marinites, I propose everybody ferry over, go to the farmers’ market, visit the museum and so on, and then ferry home.

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What are your favorite geeky science websites? Of course I’d have to say expolatorium.edu, given that we have over 40,000 pages of original science education content and have won five Webby Awards. Other sites I like: Wired, CNET and Boing Boing.

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If you were an element, which one would you be? I’d easily be any of the “noble” gases, but I’m actively working with neon as an artist, so neon would have to be at the top of the list. However, I’m also fascinated with mercury, because it’s the only metal that is liquid, and it must be handled safely but is still mesmerizing by virtue of its physical properties.

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The warm weather, great schools, easy drive to the city and the people.

What’s not to like?

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Goes back to my childhood. They can bounce and not lose their momentum.

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Bob Weir’s Tamalpais Research Institute brings entertainment innovation to Marin.

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t a time when the music industry is slimming down and spreading out, Bob Weir is thinking big. Major labels are in decline, bands are making albums on laptops, and yet Weir is pumping millions of dollars into a state-of-the-art studio unlike any in the world. It’s jam-packed with enough high-end audio equipment to awe the most discerning audiophile and sway the most jaded iPod disciple. But Weir, the 64-year-old former Grateful Dead guitarist, isn’t trying to recapture the glory days of his famously innovative band. Instead, he’s looking straight ahead.

Beyond being a temple to sonic perfection, San Rafael’s TRI Studios is capable of distributing the music it captures in a fascinating new way: live, over the Internet, in HD quality, via streams custom-tailored to computers and mobile devices of all stripes. In some respects, it’s waiting for the rest of the world to catch up.

“A lot of guys, when they have a little success in life, they go out and buy a yacht or a fancy car or stuff like that,” Weir says in a video on TRI’s website. “What I did was I went out and built a flying saucer.”

He spared no expense and cut no corners.

“Hands down, we stream the highest-quality audio and video on the Internet, bar none,” boasts studio manager Hernando “Doe” Valdes. But there’s even more to it than that.

Weir also designed TRI, which stands for Tamalpais Research Institute, to become what he has called “the ultimate playpen for a musician.” Its main performance space features a Meyer Sound Constellation System, which uses acoustic modeling technology to mimic the sound characteristics of venues, from a lowly club on up to an arena or cathedral. You could buy a pretty nice car for the price of the room’s main microphone, while a couple dozen other mics and 80 separate speakers are placed throughout the 2,000-square foot space.

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performance with the cleanest technology available, including a mix of both digital and analog components; and to let fans around the world share the experience via the highestquality stream they can handle. The final product combines the intimacy of up-close high-def concert footage with the immediacy of a live show and the accessibility of the Internet, with most viewers watching from home computers or mobile devices.

Some shows are free, while more popular performances often run up to $20 for payper-view access.

Weir’s multifaceted juggernaut was not pulled whole from the forge. It came together slowly, piece by piece. He bought the nondescript 11,500-square-foot facility, housed in a San Rafael industrial park near Highway 101, after returning from a tour in late 2009. It was the former home of Bay Area Sound Studios and already boasted nearly $1 million in acoustical treatment. Most other buyers would’ve sought to remove it, but Weir added on.

At first he aimed to build a simple recording studio. But then he thought of adding video capabilities, so that any band recording an album could make a video at the same time. By then the next step seemed obvious: “And why not broadcast it?”

Weir hired longtime Grateful Dead collaborators Dennis “Wiz” Leonard, of Lucasfilm’s Skywalker Sound studio in West Marin, and John Cutler, who also served as TRI’s COO, to design the multimillion-dollar sound system.

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also worked on Pixar’s Emeryville campus, and an electrical contractor installed six miles (and counting) of wiring. By last May the studio was up and running, and to date it has hosted about a dozen live, streaming performances — plus additional rehearsals, recordings, mastering sessions, and more in its secondary rehearsal space and sound isolation rooms. Most customers so far have come from within the extended Grateful Dead family, but the studio is open to all touring and professional musicians.

Weir’s studio would be impressive in any environment, but here in Marin it has engendered an extra bit of magic: a collaboration between TRI and the newly reopened

Weir designed TRI to become what he has called ‘the ultimate playpen for a musician.’

Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. The two enterprises share some investors, including Weir, and are joined beneath a mutually beneficial ownership umbrella.

For Sweetwater, the partnership also means a killer sound system designed by Leonard and Cutler, plus some of the same live-streaming technology pioneered at TRI. “They’re very community-minded people and wanted to bring this institution back to our town,” says Sweetwater general manager K.R. Holt. “Sweetwater is the 28 j u ly 2 0 1 2 m a r i n

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Weir has said he hopes to use technology to improve audio standards and ultimately restore music’s role in our culture to what it was in the sixties: a heavy philosophy behind what’s otherwise a whole lot of fun.

Meanwhile, more than a year in, the studio’s internal voice mail system still isn’t working, and a plastic clock on Valdes’ wall near the studio lobby still sticks at 6:40 each evening.

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A swim league full of winning streaks, passion, practice — and fun.

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swim in college. Many won’t even swim for their high school teams. They are practicing, on average, three times a week because their friends are doing it, because they love the camaraderie and competition and field trips. They’re also doing it thanks to a tiny nudge from their parents, who enjoy the company of the other parents.

“I came to see the meets as a kind of enforced relaxation,” says Michael Dubois, whose sons Keenan and Lucas swim for Sleepy Hollow. “You work your ass off all week, then come to the pool and hang out with a bunch of people you really like.”

For a long time, his phone couldn’t get a signal at the Sleepy Hollow Pool. “And that was a good thing.”

While scratching a social itch, MSL parents are also giving their children a huge gift: a lifetime of water safety skills.

“My husband surfs, we spend a lot of time around the water, so that was our first goal, for our kids to be strong, confident swimmers,” Nagel explains at the Swimarin/Rolling Hills meet, moments before young Elise walks triumphantly past, bearing a glazed doughnut the size of a life preserver.

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Opposite page, from top: Race day body art; a Strawberry Seals practice day.

t ’ s a qua rt e r past eight in the morning on this first Saturday in May, but veteran parents have already staked out the primo shady spots around the pool at San Rafael High, where the home-team Swimarin Sharks are about to take on the Rolling Hills Stingrays. It’s opening day of the 51st season of the Marin Swim League. Excitable girls are writing “Eat My Bubbles” on the backs of their friends. Parent volunteers are still working the bugs out. “Someone needs to help the people hanging the flags,” says one exasperated dad. “They don’t know what they’re doing.”

“You better round up your relay,” a stressed mother is telling her teenage son, whose pronounced bed-head and catatonic expression suggest he was asleep as recently as 15 minutes ago. “They’re gonna start pretty soon!”

On the other side of the pool, beneath the huge “Shark Warning” sign, Laura Nagel and her 8-year-old daughter Elise are engaged in a tense negotiation that is being played out at MSL meets all over the county this morning: “No, not a doughnut. How about a bagel?”

The MSL consists of 10 teams and roughly 1,400 swimmers. The vast majority of those youngsters don’t go on to

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gold in the 400 freestyle at the 1972 Olympics — he was later stripped of his medal for taking asthma medication the U.S. Olympic Committee had assured him it was OK to take — he dominated the league as a member of Ann Curtis Swim Club in San Rafael. Curtis, herself a multiple gold medalist at the 1948 London Olympics, later founded Swimarin in 1981. That club served as a springboard for Ben Wildman-Tobriner, who earned a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics for the U.S. men’s 4x100 meter freestyle relay.

But DeMont, Wildman-Tobriner and, more recently, the Lo sisters — ex–Sleepy Hollow Sea Lions Kaitlyn and Alyssa Lo are currently water polo stars at Stanford — are pretty much the outliers in this league. For driven youngsters seeking a more intense experience — swimmers who aspire to compete at the college level, for the most part — there are two USA Swimming–level clubs (formerly known as AAU): North Bay Aquatics and the Marin Pirates. While some of the better MSL teams are ratcheting up the commitment expected from some swimmers, turning it into a year-round sport for them, the focus is still overwhelmingly on fun. Always has been.

MSL parents are also giving their children a huge gift: a lifetime of water safety skills.

“Of course we wanted the kids to improve their times,” Bill Anderson says. “But the main emphasis was to have a good time.” Anderson, a star swimmer at Redwood High in the early ’60s, started coaching the Marin Peninsula Club in 1963 — while he was a high school senior. He gave his swimmers milk shakes if they recorded a best time. “One summer we gave out 250 milk shakes,” he recalls.

Anderson, 66, has to raise his voice to be heard over the bedlam created by something called the “ping pong ball–noodle relay” taking place at the Sleepy Hollow preseason practice. Four of his grandsons now swim for the Sea Lions, who are coached by his son, Mark, who has presided over Sleepy Hollow’s incredible dynastic run. His team — whose official motto, “Family, Friendship, Sportsmanship,” is only slightly at odds with its signature sign-off, “Kick Bootyakum!” — has not lost a meet since 1999. They’ve won 18 straight MSL championships.

That meet streak is looking … imperiled. Last season, the Sea Lions ventured into Scott Valley — notorious around the league for its hostile signage — and barely eked out a 283-277 victory against the Sea Serpents. Coached by Paul Stasiowski, Scott Valley has been inexorably closing the gap between itself and Sleepy Hollow.

“I’ve known Paul forever,” Anderson says. “I swam against him when we were kids. He’s done a great job with that program.”

Asked to identify the ingredients in his team’s long-term success, Anderson is quick to acknowledge his debt to “a lot of big families with strong swimmers.” Those families, and the Sleepy Hollow community, have given him far more than victories in the pool. During his senior season at Marin Catholic, m a r i n j u ly 2 0 1 2 33

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in 1990, Anderson signed on as an assistant coach for the Sea Lions. His mother and father had advised him against it, warning, “The parents will drive you crazy.” But with the club offering the princely sum of $474 a month, how could he say no?

That season, Anderson coached and swam for the Sea Lions. By this time, his mother was gravely ill. Liz Anderson passed that July, at the age of 43. Five days later, three of her boys — Mark, Bill and Mike — won “high point” trophies at the MSL meet. “Almost the entire team showed up for her funeral,” recalls Mark. “From then on, people kept an eye out for us.”

Among the families providing him and his sibs extraordinary support were the Hennessys — Anderson’s longtime friend and mentor, Brian Hennessy, is now the head swim coach at Drake High — and the sprawling Smith clan, 10 children strong. The formidable roster of Smith swimmers included Julie, the nation’s top recruit in the breaststroke her senior year at Marin Catholic. Following a stellar career at UC Berkeley, Julie was hired as a Sea Lions assistant in 1993 by the team’s new head coach, Mark Anderson.

“Within a month,” he recounts with a grin and a gleam in his eye, “we were dating.”

When he was 14, Anderson remembers, the Sea Lions knocked off the mighty Tiburon Peninsula Club, which has since left the MSL, but which was the Sleepy Hollow of its day.

“It was pandemonium around here,” he recalls.

Is this the year the Sea Lions are upset? It wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, says Anderson. “We’re living

in a fantasy world where Sleepy Hollow wins everything.

Competition is good. It makes us better.”

He sounds less sanguine on the pool deck two weeks later, warning his charges that they needed to “eat, sleep and breathe Scott Valley, because they’re coming after you.”

It’s possible that he is peeved by the Sea Lions’ most recent meet, a narrower-than-expected victory over the muchimproved Strawberry Seals.

Unlike the established MSL powers, the Seals don’t have a pool they can call home. Younger age groups practice at the Strawberry Recreation District pool starting at 3:30 p.m., after which Nick Wooters hops in his car for the two-mile drive to Tam High, where he coaches the older kids until 7:30 p.m.

“It’s true, we don’t have a home,” says Wooters with a smile, “and that ends up making us closer. That’s what makes it special.

Everyone has to be all-in, because otherwise it wouldn’t work.”

Even when the Seals were losing almost every meet, says Marta Sato, who swam for the club and later served as an assistant coach, “we were always the team that wanted to out-cheer the opponent. You’re not going to find another team that has quite the same spirit.”

Aside from being one of the most improved clubs in the MSL, the Seals have to be one of its happiest. They take their cue from the irrepressible Wooters, a former collegiate swimmer at Loyola University in Baltimore (where he befriended another Baltimore-based swimmer — guy by the name of Phelps). Seven years ago, Wooters walked away from his online advertising gig to get back into coaching.

He’s now in his second year as head coach of the Seals, and he laces practices with relay races and games like rockpaper-scissors. “If I win, they have to do the set I say. They win, they get to choose.”

The emphasis, early on, is on technique rather than volume.

And fun. The Seals have a secret high-five, a weekly movie night, a team campout and a buddy system, encouraging teenagers to befriend and mentor the newbies. From Scott Valley’s “Mom’s Night Out” and “Bolinas Surf Day” to the Marinwood Water Devils’ “Bowling Night” to the Tidalwaves’ “Bingo Night,” this sort of team-building is very much the norm in the MSL. The Seals work hard, but they work smart. “I don’t want this to feel like a job,” says Wooters, distilling the ethos of the MSL into a declarative sentence. “You can work an 8-year-old hard to make him the fastest 8-year-old he or she can be. But by the time they’re 10 or 11, they’ll be burned out on swimming.”

Behind him, the Seal Pups are mustering for their 3:30 p.m. practice, a gaggle of 5- and 6-year-olds with pipe-cleaner limbs and on whose heads the goggles seem gigantic. It isn’t quite 3:30, yet they are crowding the edge of the pool, waiting for the coach to finish talking. They literally cannot wait to get in the water. m

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the worst economic storms in American history, Marin businesses are helping to steer the county out of the recession’s dark cloud, one new enterprise at a time. Fueled by new technology and businesses on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge, new companies are popping up here to support the boom of innovation, wealth and jobs being created.

No one disputes that locally, the economic engine gets its gas from Silicon Valley. “Technology is a tide that lifts all boats, even those in Marin,” says Russell Hancock, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley. This tech effect is reflected in 2012 employment numbers from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI) showing jobs in the nine-county Bay Area growing at three times the rate seen in the nation and elsewhere in the state. And many of these jobs have come to Marin. f t e r o n e of

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Marin is home to a network of supp or t i ng i n f r a s t r uc t u r e, Ha nc o c k says, most of it in the form of service businesses, including consultants, marketers and others making “intellectual contributions to the technology sector.” Those professionals then support yet another level of business in Marin as they open their wallets for high-quality organic food, fuel-efficient cars and entertainment. It’s trickle-down theory brought to life.

“The Bay Area is the most entrepreneurial place in the world,” notes BACEI president and CEO Sean Randolph.

“Almost all new job creation is by new, young companies, not larger established ones.” Innovation and technology growth are factors making the economy in the Bay Area one of the strongest in the nation, he confirms.

A ca se in point is BioMa r in Pharmaceutical, one of 11 biotech companies headquartered in Marin. With revenues of $441 million, BioMarin now has about 800 employees and plans to

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create another 100 jobs as it moves its Marin operations this year from Novato to San Rafael. The Novato Chamber of Commerce named it “Large Business of the Year” in 2010.

The Marin Economic Forum is trying to help the county attract businesses like BioMarin and retain some of the Bay Area’s capital and talent by forging connections between local government, residents and businesses. “The idea is to work synergistically, reducing red tape to allow new ideas to come to market quickly,” says forum CEO Robert Eyler.

“Marin would benefit by allowing more cutting-edge technology companies to grow alongside its thriving service sector.”

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Lower prices for physical space and high-end talent post-recession have prompted many would-be entrepreneurs — some w ith money in their pocket from the last tech bubble, some w ithout a job due to cutbacks — to become their own boss. And some investors are banking on the discretionary income of Marin residents with a passion for live music.

Entrepreneur and lifelong Mill Valley resident Michael Klein, who made his fortune in high-tech dat a com mu n ications, is the biggest investor in the reborn Sweet water Mu sic Hall in Mill Valley.

“Entrepreneurs a lways see t he si lver l i n i ng ,” say s Klein, who also owns Richmond-based Modulus Guitars. “Bad economies create opportunities to find better ways of doing things.” What may seem a risky venture is here a more-than-worthwile investment, he insists: “This is my home and I love it. This is about love of music and love of Mill Valley.” Klein put in half of the more than $3 million it took to resurrect the famous club; 24 other music buffs, including Grateful Dead

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guitarist Bob Weir, chipped in the rest.

It appears to be paying off — the venue is already turning a profit, and “business has been well beyond our expectations,” Klein says.

Those who pay to hear live music are also inclined to spend on food and drink, so Sweetwater brought in chef Gordon Drysdale to create a cafe menu of organic, sustainable fare. “We’re open from 7 in the morning till 2 in the morning, serving breakfast, lunch a nd dinner,” K lein says. “This isn’t just about music.

We’re a community hang. Food is an integral part of that.”

K lei n a nd c om pany aren’t the only ones ma king music a revitalizing force.

A nother Gratef ul Dead alum, Phil Lesh, made big news i n M a r c h w hen he opened t he venue Terrapin Crossroads in the former Seafood Peddler location after being rebuffed by the town of Fairfax. San R a f ael a l s o s aw t he r e op en i ng of George’s in 2010 and ex pects Merl Saunders Jr.’s new Fenix to open later this year; both spots will be downtown on Fourth Street.

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As for the housing market, “smart money is moving in,” attests Heidi Pay, COO of Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International. “Marin’s offering of a destination lifestyle, top-tier schools and beautiful scenery, coupled with the proximity to San Francisco, is drawing buyers from around the globe and more recently from Silicon Valley,” she says.

“We’ve seen all-cash buyers for nearly all of our homes over $5 million, which

are primarily in Belvedere, Tiburon, Kentfield and Ross.” Indeed, data from listings on the Bay Area Real Estate Information Services site suggests 2012 could be a banner year, with sales reaching a six-year high and agents seeing multiple offers and bidding wars for the first time in years.

Like the microclimates of Marin, the housing industr y ’s attempted recovery varies a bit by zip code. The most remarkable rebounds, Pay says, are in the beach cities (Muir Beach, Stinson and Bolinas), followed by central Marin’s Ross, Greenbrae and Kentfield. The best deals are in Corte Madera, Fairfax, Novato, Sausalito, Tiburon and West Marin, where prices are still off by as much as 30 percent from their peak.

Mark McLaughlin, CEO of Pacific Union International, says unusually low interest rates, the improving job market and stock market, and higher consumer confidence and pent-up demand are all helping the local housing market. “We’re beginning to see a lot of positive signs,” he says. “The question is, are they sustainable?”

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In good times or bad, Ross resident Jim Rosenfield believes, investing in Marin is always a smar t idea. He bought the Marin Country Mart, formerly

Larkspur Landing Shopping Center, three years ago and is spending millions to renovate and restore it to its original 1970s “old California” feel.

Inspired by the natural beauty of West Marin, Rosenfield hired local landscapers to plant indigenous flowers and local artisans to handcraft benches and signs using reclaimed redwood. The open-air shopping area is designed to look and feel like a real village, complete with post office and barbershop, along with contemporary perks like a gourmet grocery store.

Don’t expect to see chain stores — think Rustic Bakery, not Cinnabon.

“We’re searching for the best of everything,” Rosenfield says. “Regardless of economics, people want the simple pleasures in life, like a really good scoop of ice cream.” The center is home to a Three Twins Ice Cream location as well as other upscale independent food purveyors, services and shops; of the 65 tenant spaces, 45 are occupied and 12 more should be filled by year’s end. Rosenfield is convinced the timeless demand for quality makes picking the right businesses for this local landmark essential: “Marin is an unbelievably special place.”

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A Lesson Learned Cynthia Murray, president of the North Bay Leadership Council, knows all about the importance of keeping people working in Marin. She doesn’t want the area to be seen as a mere bedroom community, catering to wealth but not creating it. The loss in April of approximately 700 potential jobs when Lucasfilm pulled out of the Grady Ranch project in Lucas Valley was a “wake-up call” for the county, she says. “The people of Marin have lost not only jobs, but money in terms of taxes and the multipliers that a thriving business like Lucasfilm produces. That’s money for our schools, our Little Leagues, our nonprofits, all of our community-based organizations.” George Lucas, a longtime San Anselmo resident, had put $30 million into the project he conceived back in 1984. Bitter opposition from neighbors and delays in the approval process led the company to walk away despite the investment. “It’s time for reform of the California Environmental Quality Act to stop these abuses,” Murray says. “It’s time for tort reform so lawsuits like the one threatened by the neighbors aren’t so frivolous.

And it’s time for anyone who cares about Marin to support our local businesses.”

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Summertime Cool off with cocktails from mixologists in the wine country, Marin and, thanks to these recipes, maybe even your house.

BY MIMI TOWLE • PHOTOS BY VERONICA SOOLEY

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Vodka Lemon Verbena Nectar with Strawberries, Piatti, Mill Valley

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HIS SUMMER, CHEF Todd Shoberg (pictured below)

is bringing his farmers’ market dining concept to the beverage menu. From the house-made locally sourced nectars to the fresh produce collected and used the same day, Piatti’s cocktail lineup reflects Shoberg’s fresh focus.

Expect to see a cacophony of colorful drinks all summer, including this lemon verbena strawberry treat shown on the left.

INGREDIENTS

Six medium strawberries Lemon verbena leaves and sugar (for simple syrup) 1 teaspoon sugar 2 ounces vodka DIRECTIONS

Lemon verbena simple syrup: Brew lemon verbena leaves as you would for tea: the more verbena, the more intense the flavor.

Strain off the verbena liquid, add equal amount sugar and heat until sugar dissolves.

Strawberries: Cut strawberries in half and place in a bowl; lightly sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar and let stand an hour or more to draw out the juices and intensify the sweetness.

Cocktail: Muddle strawberries with a small amount of ice in a mixing tumbler; add one-half ounce verbena simple syrup. Add more ice to fill the tumbler and two ounces of vodka.

Muddle: To mix sugar with herbs in the bottom Shake vigorously. Strain mixof a glass using a muddler, ture into a martini glass and a bar tool shaped like a garnish with a small lemon baseball bat and typically verbena leaf. made of wood.

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8 ounces yellow organic lemon peel (from about 8 lemons) 4 cups vodka (100-proof) juice of one lemon 2½ cups sugar 5½ cups water DIRECTIONS

Add lemon peel to a large glass. (When zesting the lemons avoid the pith, as it will add bitterness.) Add vodka and lemon juice. Cover tightly and store in a cool dark place for up to two weeks until all the color is extracted from the lemon peel. The peel will become white and the alcohol will become yellow. Drain alcohol off peel using a sieve, coffee filters or cheesecloth. In a pan over medium heat, melt the sugar in the water (do not boil) until dissolved; set aside and let cool. Mix syrup with the strained alcohol and pour into decorative bottles. Place in freezer for several hours before enjoying.

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Limoncello di Sonoma, Hello Cello, Sonoma

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HEN FRED AND Amy Groth traveled to Italy 15 years ago, they fell in love with the syrupy-smooth taste of limoncello, which is traditionally enjoyed chilled as an after-dinner digestivo. The couple brought back this recipe, moved from Colorado to Sonoma and started Hello Cello. Bottles sell for $30 (or you can make your own with the recipe above) and are available at some wine country restaurants as well as Mill Valley Market, Mollie Stone’s and Whole Foods.

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Basil Martini, Salito’s Crab House and Prime Rib, Sausalito

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A ST NOVEMBER THIS waterfront bar and restaurant opened in the former Paradise Bay space; already, regulars clamor for the whole cracked crab and signature cocktails, notably the summery Basil Martini. Hint to the home chef: “Slapping” the basil before adding it to the glass will bring out the flavor.

INGREDIENTS

½ ounce simple syrup 2 ounces Zodiac Vodka 3–4 medium basil leaves juice from ½ lime DIRECTIONS

Muddle basil and simple syrup with a few ice cubes. Pour in vodka and lime juice. Transfer to shaker full of ice; mix and strain into a martini glass and garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

Pickled Cucumbers Stained with Foraged Huckleberries, Goose & Gander, St. Helena

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HE NEWLY OPENED Goose & Gander in St. Helena is

already earning buzz for chef Kelly McCown’s innovative cooking and bar manager Scott Beattie’s artisanal mixing. Created from local ingredients, this colorful concoction is one of the restaurant’s most popular cocktails.

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces unseasoned rice vinegar 4 ounces mirin 4 ounces unfiltered cooking sake 6 ounces white granulated sugar 1 cup frozen foraged huckleberries (gathered in fall) 1 large English cucumber 1½ ounces Square One cucumber vodka ½ ounce lemon juice ¼ ounce yuzu juice ½ ounce simple syrup, one-to-one ratio of sugar to water 1 ounce seltzer water DIRECTIONS

{ } Simple syrup: A drink sweetener made with equal parts sugar and water.

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Cucumber: Add the vinegar, mirin, and sake to a medium-size pot and bring it up to boil. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.

Next add the huckleberries, bring back up to a boil, and simmer for two minutes to bleed out the color. Cool to room temperature. Using a mandolin, make cucumber slices about the width of a quarter. Reserve half the slices for pickling; the other half will stay as is. Strain the huckleberries out of the pickling liquid, then pour liquid over the saved cucumbers and let them rest for about two hours, or long enough to stain them purple.

Cocktail: Fill a mixing glass with ice, add vodka, lemon and yuzu juice and simple syrup; and shake vigorously for a short time to combine. Add one ounce of seltzer water to the mix, then pour into a tall glass. For the final touch, combine pickled cucumbers and fresh cucumbers, add to the glass, and lightly sprinkle pickled huckleberries on top.

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Bloody Mary, Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon

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he Bloody M a ry at Sam’s, served with a wide view of the San Francisco skyline, has been a popular thirst quencher for nearly nine decades. Owner Steve Sears estimates that since Prohibition the cafe has sold more than a million of these spicy libations. Each weekend, on average, the bar staff makes three five-gallon batches (160 cocktails each) per day to keep up with demand.

Ingredients

4 ounces Stolichnaya vodka 4 ounces tomato juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon celery salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon horseradish celery stalk lime wedge

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Directions

To a large glass add ice, vodka and tomato juice; mix to combine. Add next four ingredients and stir.

Garnish with celery stalk and lime wedge.

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It’s Hot August is just around the corner, and you know what that means? Editors’ Choice month. We’ve spent the year finding and reporting on some of the best eats, drinks, activities and views in Marin, and in August we’ll reveal our Hot 101 list. This is the issue you’ll want to keep out on the coffee table all year long, so you won’t want to miss it.

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t h e l at e st lo c a l t r av e l d e a l s a n d g e taways plu s j o u r n e ys a ro u n d t h e g lo b e The sprawling lavender gardens at Matanzas Creek Winery provide the perfect picnic spot.

Savor the Day A day in the wine country can be about so much more than wine.

by Veronica Sooley

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ost people view a day in the wine country as a series of tastings — stopping in at one winery for a quick visit and then moving on to the next one down the road. However, many winemakers offer a lot besides pours — everything from picnic amenities to live music. So pack a basket and head over to one of these idyllic vineyards for an unforgettable day.

Ehlers Estate (St. Helena) — Early each Friday evening (through September), Ehlers Estate features “Twilight Tastings in the Grove,” when you can learn about its biodynamic farming practices, sample current vintages and hear live music. Tasting price: Free to members; $35 nonmembers. Hours: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. daily; twilight tastings 5:30–7:30 p.m. ehlersestate.com

The Hess Collection (Napa) — This historic winery also houses the Hess Collection Contemporary Art Museum, open daily free of charge (self-guided iPod audio tours are available). An organic garden on site provides fresh produce for the kitchen to create seasonal noshes that pair perfectly with the wines.

Tasting price: $10 per person. Hours: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily. hesscollection.com

From top to bottom: The majestic view from Keller Estate; a modern archway frames the entrance to Ram’s Gate Winery; a place to relax on the river at Truett Hurst Winery.

Keller Estate (Petaluma) — Designed by the renowned Mexican team of Ricardo and Victor Legorreta, the winery was constructed with limestone quarried from the beds of the Yangtze River. Besides tasting award-winning wines, visitors can view works by local and internationally known artists, such as original lithographs by Marc Chagall and an installation by Philippe Pastor. Tasting price: $20 per person, waived with purchase. Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday–Sunday. kellerestate.com

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery (Geyserville) — Movie buffs will rejoice at the expansive collection of Coppola memorabilia, and families will love the outdoor pool with fountains for the kids to play in. With bocce ball courts, board game areas, a concert pavilion and a full-service restaurant, it’s easy to spend

a full day here. Tasting price: Complimentary pours of two table wines; $7 per person for flights. Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; restaurant open 11 a.m.–9 p.m. franciscoppolawinery.com

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Matanzas Creek Winery (Santa Rosa) — The aroma of lavender greets arriving guests, and with good reason — sprawling lavender fields cover a majority of the property (the winery even sells its own lavender-based body and home products right in the tasting room).

Savor the afternoon with a stroll through the gardens or a game of bocce ball, then head for one of the many picnic areas. Tasting price: $5–$10 per person. Hours: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. matanzascreek.com Ram’s Gate Winery (Sonoma) —Modern architecture and expansive views provide the perfect backdrop for alfresco dining here at the entrance to the Sonoma Valley. Order from a gourmet menu of small plates to enjoy with a glass of wine on the patio; the winery also offers special food-and-wine pairings and will provide a custom picnic basket, complete with blankets, on request. Tasting price: $20 per person for a flight; wine-food pairings and seated tastings also available (reservations recommended). Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. ramsgatewinery.com Truett Hurst Winery (Healdsburg) — This biodynamic winery on Dry Creek Road provides the ultimate relaxation spot, with signature red Adirondack chairs right next to a lazy creek. Sip a glass of wine and watch the coho salmon swim by, or bring the kids to the barn and look at the sheep and goats. On weekends expect live music and grilled tritip served on the patio by the friendliest staff around. Tasting price: $5 per person. Hours: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. truetthurst.com

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The heat is on, and these great rooftop pools are the ultimate in summer cool.

1 The Standard Famed for its chic, contemporary ambience and hopping nightlife, the Standard’s rooftop pool and bar boasts such standout features as red artificial grass, vibrating waterbed pods, a dance floor and an outdoor fireplace. Where Downtown Los Angeles Access Hotel guests and the public Amenities Nightly DJ, lounge areas Food Lunch and dinner menus, including sliders, buffalo chicken pita pizzas and vegetable kabobs Beverages Beer, wine, champagne standardhotels.com/los-angeles

3 SLS Hotel Six stories above the streets, this 11,500-square-foot space celebrates the celebrity high life with sweeping views, an elegant reflecting pool and a heated plunge pool. Where Beverly Hills Access Hotel guests and the public Amenities Private cabanas (complimentary high-speed Internet, plasma TVs, videos on demand, ceiling fan, robes, scented towels,

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was in search of serenity, as both a place and a state of mind. Fortunately, once I found one — in the form of an ultra-luxurious, infinity rooftop pool of that name at the Four Seasons Maui — I definitely had the other.

I was there, sitting on the edge. Not only was I blissed out with my toes floating in the soft salt water, I was enjoying the ambience and taking in views of Lanai, Molokai and Maui’s brilliant green west side. And I was seeing stars — celebs no doubt drawn here for the Maui Film Festival. Was that Zac Efron?

Famous or not, everyone at the Serenity Pool is treated like an A-lister. I had my towel on an open casabella (lounge chair with retractable canvas cover), but for up to $450 a day, guests can rent one of six 160-square-foot cabanas equipped with flat-screen HD televisions, ceiling fans, Evian spritzers and mini-refrigerators stocked with champagne. Besides the televisions, everyone else poolside had access to the same amenities, champagne, room service menus and, with a nod of the head, service from one of the helpful attendants. And if you leave this pampered perch for the water, there are four swim-up bars at the ready.

Here are 10 top-level California swim spots, including this gem (pictured) at Montage Beverly Hills, that let you partake of the high life without crossing an ocean. Grant Griffith

2 London West Hollywood This exclusive roof retreat is inspired by traditional English gardens. Cabana packages include the “Celebration” (cake presentation with candles, birthday balloons and a fully stocked minibar) and the “Romance” (champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries). Where West Hollywood Access Hotel guests and the public Amenities Private cabanas (flat-screen TVs, curtains for shade and privacy, concierge service), plush towels, lounge chairs Food Alfresco lunch and brunch by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay; roasted corn tortilla soup, chilled shrimp wrap, sushi bar, classic grilled entrees Beverages Full beverage bar thelondon westhollywood.com/rooftop-pool

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personal minibar, Evian misters), spa services, concierge, valets Food Light sandwiches, fresh grilled items and salads by chef Jose Andres Beverages Full bar starwoodhotels.com

Living the high life at Andaz West Hollywood. Below: Poolside at the Canary Hotel.

4 Montage Beverly Hills Fashionable, landscaped, with panoramic city views, the Montage rooftop has a mosaic-tiled saline swimming pool with underwater classical music, lounge chairs and private cabanas.

Where Beverly Hills Access Hotel and spa guests and local residents Amenities Private cabanas (estate-quality furnishings, LCD TV, DVD player, high-speed Internet, safety lockbox, fully stocked minibar, full-service staff), whirlpool Food Healthy fare sourced from local farmers’ markets and prepared at the onsite Conservatory Grill Beverages Smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, organic coffee, tea, beer, wine, cocktails montagebeverlyhills.com 5 Andaz West Hollywood The highest rooftop pool deck in Los Angeles offers 360-degree views of the Sunset Strip and Hollywood Hills. Beginning this summer, yoga and fitness classes are available poolside.

Where West Hollywood Access Hotel guests only Amenities Canopied daybeds, chaise lounge chairs, poolside massage, cabanas with umbrellas Food Light menu from the Sundeck and hotel kitchen includes sandwiches, salads and pizza Beverages Full bar, beer, wine, fresh squeezed juices, soft drinks westholly wood.andaz.hyatt.com 6 Manchester Grand Hyatt On select Saturday nights, family-friendly movies are screened poolside under the stars, with fire pits available for roasting s’mores. Where San Diego Access Hotel guests and the public Amenities Cabanas, whirlpool, wine tasting, games Food California sandwiches and other items from the Pool Bar & Grill Beverages Full bar manchestergrand.hyatt.com 7 SummerSalt at Hotel Palomar The fourth floor is the place to be, with a sleek terrace, infinity pool, 1,500-square-foot event space with a soundproof glass enclosure, and state-of-the-art sound system. A stage can be erected on top of the pool for special events.

Where San Diego Access Hotel guests and the

public Amenities Daybeds, private cabanas, free wireless high-speed Internet for members Food Farm-fresh selections Beverages Juice drinks, classic cocktails, wine, beer hotelpalomar-sandiego.com 8 Intervention at Hard Rock Hotel This Gaslamp-area pool lounge transforms in appearance throughout the day — urban garden setting by morning, relaxing oasis in the afternoon, energetic party scene at night.

Where San Diego Access Hotel guests and the public Amenities Private cabanas Food Bar menu Beverages Full bar hardrockhotelsd.com 9 Bardessono Lounge in plush chairs or private cabanas or plunge into the heated lap pool on the roof of this cozy modern retreat surrounded by the wine country’s rolling green hills. Where Napa Valley Access Hotel guests only Amenities Private cabanas, heat lamps, hot tub Food Light offerings on the bar menu include Masami Ranch Burger, creamy celery root soup and caramelized-onion and cheese panini Beverages Specialty cocktails, wine, beer bardessono.com/overview/

10 Canary Hotel This luxurious spot is 1 surrounded by full views of the mountains, sea and the neighborhood’s red-tiled roofs.

Where Santa Barbara Access Hotel guests only Amenities Concierge, fireplace, lounge chairs Food Room service menu, including tasty tapas Beverages Room service menu canarysantabarbara.com Sophie Shulman

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eat this now

Music

Smokey Robinson with the San Francisco Symphony listing on page 52

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T h e at e r / Co m e dy / M u s i c / G a l l e r i e s / M u s e u m s / E v e n t s / F ILM

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JUL 12–AUG 12 Greater Tuna The 1989 Off-Broadway hit portraying small-town folks in Texas. Barn Theatre (Ross). 415.456.9555, rossvalleyplayers.com

Galleries Robert Green Fine Arts Six Guys and a Girl A revolving group show of gallery artists’ work, through September 2.

154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfinearts.com

JUL 13–14 Storm and Burned House An elderly man’s attempt to save his ex-wife and face the ghosts of his past; the mystery of a burned house.

Cutting Ball Theater (SF). 415.292.4700, cuttingball.com JUL 19 The Last Election The San Francisco Mime Troupe returns with a satirical spin on the financial crisis. Community Center (Mill Valley).

415.285.1717, sfmt.org

A painting by Charlotte Bernstrom

THEATER Through JUL 8 Green Day’s American Idiot A Broadway musical about three friends’ pursuit of their dreams, featuring hits from the band’s award-winning multiplatinum album.

Orpheum Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com Through JUL 15 Emotional Creature A show about the secret lives of girls, written by the Tony Award–winning

author of The Vagina Monologues. Roda Theatre (Berkeley).

510.647.2949, berkeleyrep.org Through JUL 15 The Scottsboro Boys The true story of nine young African American men accused of rape whose court trial helped spark the beginning of the civil rights movement; directed

by Tony winner Susan Stroman. American Conservatory Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, act-sf.org

JUL 5–8 Spring Awakening Tonywinning musical about teenagers discovering their sexuality. Novato Theater Company Playhouse (Novato).

415.883.4498, novato theatercompany.org JUL 6–AUG 11 King John Marin Shakespeare Company performs the tale of the rise of the Plantagenets.

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael). 415.499.4488, marinshakespeare.org

JUL 6–7 The Pelican and the Black Glove The first is a story of plotting and lies; the second depicts events that ensue after the discovery of a black glove.

Cutting Ball Theater (SF). 415.292.4700, cuttingball.com JUL 10 Les Misérables Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, a musical about survival and the human spirit.

Orpheum Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com

JUL 28–SEPT 30 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Marin Shakespeare Company stages the immortal romantic comedy.

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael). 415.499.4488, marinshakespeare.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, 142throckmorton theatre.com

MUSIC Through AUG 26 Stern Grove Festival Five free concerts every Sunday in July, including performances by San Francisco Opera and Symphony and OK Go. Stern Grove (SF). 415.252.6252, sterngrove.org JUL 5 Smokey Robinson with the San Francisco Symphony The legendary musician performs his hits with the symphony and his band.

Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org JUL 6, 20 Concerts Under the Oak A summer music series with food and shopping. Zoo Station and the Sun Kings perform. Northgate (San Rafael). 415.479.3212, shopatnorthgate.com JUL 7–8 28th Annual Fillmore Jazz Festival Celebrate the art and soul of jazz while enjoying art, food and live music. Fillmore St (SF). 800.310.6563, sresproductions.com JUL 12 SFJAZZ Hotplate Wally Schnalle plays Billy Cobham for the monthly concert series. Amnesia (SF).

866.920.5299, sfjazz.org JUL 15 Michael Feinstein and His Big Band This Frank Sinatra tribute includes standards from the American songbook.

Davis Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org

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16. 145 Rockhill Dr, Tiburon. 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net

The Scottsboro Boys at American Conservatory Theater

Seager Gray Gallery Group exhibition introducing new work by gallery artists. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com

JUL 19 Classical Concert Pianist Charlie Albright and the orchestra perform allAmerican favorites, including music from Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Bernstein’s West Side Story.

Davis Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org JUL 22 Free San Francisco Symphony Outdoor Concert with Tiempo Libre The concert features conductor Michael Francis, dances from West Side Story and songs from Rodeo. Dolores Park (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org JUL 28 Petty Theft Rock out with the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band. George’s Nightclub (San Rafael). 415.226.0262, georgesnightclub.com

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JUL 28 Ali Akbar College of Music 2012 Summer Concert Series North Indian classical music, including a tabla solo by Debasish Chaudhuri. Ali Akbar College of Music (San Rafael). 415.454.6372, aacm.org

GALLERIES MARIN

Acacia Gallery Ongoing Art Abloom Studio and Gallery Oil paintings by Gabriella Spina Drake and classes for artists. 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.256.1112, artabloom.com Art Works Downtown Still Lifes A group exhibit juried by Rob Terry and Jennifer Ferris. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworksdowntown.org Claudia Chapline Gallery Chroma Series Work by Claudia Chapline. 3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach. 415.868.2308, cchapline.com

3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. marincountywater colorsociety.com Marin Society of Artists Open Fine Arts Show, July 8–August 4. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561, marinsocietyofartists.org Mona Lease Gallery Sculpture by Deborah Childress, through September 10. 39 Greenbrae Boardwalk, Greenbrae. 415.461.3718, monalease.net O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Water A juried show and new works

by Virginia Stella. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org

Gallery Route One Annual members’ exhibition, through August 5. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org

Robert Allen Fine Art Abstract Works on Paper Featuring unique works on paper and limited-edition prints by Susan Adame, Tracey Adams, Sharron Bliss, Larry Gray, Shelley Hall, Henry Isaacs, Sydell Lewis and Kazuko Watanabe.

301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.com

Marin County Watercolor Society Hail to the People, through August. Civic Center,

Rock Hill Gallery Acrylic and oil landscapes by Lynne Leahy, through August

Gallery Bergelli New works by gallery artists. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454, bergelli.com

Smith Andersen North Williams/Waits Featuring works by Franklin Williams and Kellesimone Waits. 20 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smithandersen north.com Studio 4 Art Work by local artists; classes and workshops with materials included.

1133 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.596.5546, studio4art.net Terra Firma Gallery Featuring works by Smithsonian-exhibited painter Wosene Worke Kosrof, Shona sculptures from Africa and works by Bay Area artists. 1130 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.488.3948, terrafirmagallery.com The Image Flow Group Time Pieces Works by Barbara Hazen. 401 Miller Ave, Ste F, Mill Valley. 415.388.3569, theimageflow.com

San Francisco

ArtHaus New paintings by Marin artist Carolyn Meyer, through September 29. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com Berggruen Gallery Paintings and pastels by Wayne Thiebaud, through July 7. 228 Grant Ave, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com

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Out & About / calendar • Commonweal Gallery Art Plus Life Works by Bob Demmerle, Linda Gass, Mary Daniel Hobson, Elizabeth Jameson, Daigan Lueck and Maud Zimmer, through September 21. 451 Mesa Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.2308, commonweal.org

Art by Roger Berry

Gregory Lind Gallery Gallery group show, through August. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregorylindgallery.com Meyerovich Gallery New Work: Women Art

by Alex Katz, through September 20. 251 Post St, 415.421.7171, meyerovich.com

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by Oscar Camilo de las Flores.

3378 Sacramento St, 415.474.7707, paulmahdergallery.com Rena Bransten Gallery Paintings and large ceramic pieces by June Kaneko. 77 Geary St,

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MUSEUMS MARIN

Bolinas Museum Works

by Don Ed Hardy (Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org

Marin History Museum Marin IJ: 150 Years of Ink The story of how the Marin Independent Journal evolved, in celebration of its 150th anniversary (San Rafael). 415.454.8538, marinhistory.org

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Featuring the top 50 digital images, through July 15 (Novato).

415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

BAY AREA California Academy of Sciences Nightlife Enjoy music, creatures

and cocktails for adults only and take some time to explore the exhibits and aquarium displays every Thursday night (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Chinese Historical Society of America Remnants: Artists Respond to the Chinese American Experience Works from five artists that highlight personal narrative, memory and family, through December 15 (SF).

415.391.1188, chsa.org Conservatory of Flowers Plantosaurus Rex: Prehistoric Plants at the Conservatory of Flowers Exhibit featuring plants from the days of the dinosaurs, through October 12 (SF). 415.831.2090,

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de Young The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk A presentation of 30 animated mannequins displaying the provocative designs of Jean Paul Gaultier, through August 19 (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 Man Ray, Lee Miller: Partners in Surrealism Photographs, drawings and manuscripts about the relationship between European artists Man Ray and Lee Mill, through October 14 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhonor.org Oakland Museum of California The 1968 Exhibit An

exploration of social, political and economic events in America in 1968, through August 19 (Oakland).

510.318.8400, museumca.org San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Crime and Punishment in San Francisco Featuring prominent crimes that occurred in the city from the mid-19th to the late 20th century, July 10 (SF). 415.537.1105, sfhistory.org San Francisco Museum of Craft and Folk Art Only Birds Sing the Music of Heaven in This World This exhibition, organized by artist Harrell Fletcher, explores the relationship between art and

Plantosaurus Rex at the Conservatory of Flowers

agriculture from a variety of perspectives, through July 7 (SF).

415.227.4888, mocfa.org SFMOMA Contemporary Painting, 1960 to the Present From the SFMOMA collection, works showing

the breadth of painting over the last 50 years, through August 12 (SF). 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org Stinson Beach Gallery Wire Art Works by Tara Knutson (Stinson Beach). 415.465.4787,

stinsonbeach gallery.com Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Super 8 Eight artists from eight cities across the globe share their videos, through July 7 (SF).

415.978.2787, ybca.org

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Contemporary Jewish Museum California Dreaming The history of the Bay Area’s Jewish community with a documentary video and photographs, through October 16 (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org

di Rosa Preserve Entering the Wild Works by five artists, through September 23 (Napa).

707.226.5991, dirosapreserve.org

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Out & About / calendar Through OCT 28 Before the Bridge: Sight and Sound at the Golden Gate Immerse yourself in a visual and auditory story of life in the Presidio before the Golden Gate Bridge. Presidio (SF). 415.561.5418, presidio.gov Through JUL 4 Marin County Fair The 67th annual five-day community and agricultural celebration includes amusement park rides, competitions, free big-name concerts and tasty treats.

Civic Center (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, marinfair.org

JUL 7–28 Festival of Summer Nights A celebration for all ages with live music, dance instruction and food every Saturday. Each night features music from a different culture.

Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org JUL 7–8 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Walk up to 39 miles in two days to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. Fort Mason (SF). 888.540.9255, avonwalk.org JUL 8 Heavenly Pancakes Above the Clouds on Mount Tam A pancake breakfast at the nationally registered historic site overlooking Marin.

Proceeds help preserve

and operate the inn.

West Point Inn (Mill Valley). 415.388.9955, westpointinn.org JUL 9–Sep 3 The Heart of San Francisco: Summer Light Spectacular An animated 3-D light extravaganza with music takes place nightly on Level Four under the dome.

Westfield Centre (SF). 415.495.5656, westfield.com JUL 10 Marin Poetry Center’s Traveling Show Poetry readings

by Catlyn Fendler, Lily Lona MacKenzie, Stephanie Noble, Terry Phelan, Deborah Ruth and Bruce Sams.

Book Passage (Corte Madera). 415.382.1660, marinpoetrycenter.org

Napa Valley Festival del Sole

JUL 13 2nd Fridays Art Walk Explore galleries, open studios and art exhibits; enjoy live music and refreshments. Fourth St (San Rafael). 415.451.8119, artworksdowntown.org

JUL 13–22 Napa Valley Festival del Sole A celebration of art with gourmet cuisine, wines, artistry, dance and performances by internationally renowned

soloists, orchestras and ensembles.

Various locations (Napa). 707.200.1206, festivaldelsole.org

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EVENTS

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Sell jewelry & silverware Jewelry insurance appraisals Buy coins & bars for investment

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JUL 14 12th Annual BreastFest Beer Festival Over 60 breweries, food, nonalcoholic beverages and live music celebrating fundraising efforts for nonprofit Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic.

Fort Mason Center (SF). 415.461.4677, thebreastfest.org JUL 20 Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover Kids ages 5–17 can camp out for after-hours access to exhibits, live animal demonstrations, planetarium shows, story time, cookies and milk.

California Academy of Sciences (SF).

415.379.8000, calacademy.org

JUL 20 Garden Walk and Lunch Tour certified organic gardens and fruit orchards and learn about organic gardening techniques and composting. McEvoy Ranch (Petaluma).

866.617.6779, mcevoyranch.com JUL 21 32nd Annual Big Time Festival at Kule Loklo Traditional Native American arts and crafts are showcased at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok cultural exhibit. Bear Valley Visitor Center (Point Reyes). 415.464.5140 JUL 29 San Francisco Marathon A full marathon, two half marathons, a 5K race and a children’s race, all crossing the Golden Gate

Bridge. Embarcadero at Mission (SF).

888.958.6668, thesfmarathon.com

film JUL 13, 20, 21 Film Night in the Park The outdoor film series celebrates its 21st year, showing Across the Universe and The Help.

San Anselmo Creek Park (San Anselmo).

415.272.2756, filmnight.org JUL 15, 24 The Sleeping Beauty Royal Ballet’s performance of the timeless tale performed in London and filmed in high definition.

Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, cafilm.org

JUL 17–19 Young Critics Jury: A Movie Immersion Workshop Three days of intensive critical thinking, film-curating and moviemaking technique classes for youth ages 13–18.

Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, cafilm.org

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

nature walks & talks 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

JUL 18 Marin Scuba Club Sergio Spradling and Diane Cree discuss diving in Indonesia. The Flatiron Saloon (San Rafael). 415.456.5628, marinscuba.org

JUL 21 WildCare Family Adventures Insect Safari Hunt for sixlegged creatures and learn about flowers and trees. WildCare (San Rafael). 415.453.1000, wildcarebayarea.org

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Dine A n i n s i d e r ’ s g u i d e t o r e s ta u r a n t s a n d G o o d F o o d i n t h e b ay a r e a

Crimin Mushroom Soup at Sweetwater Cafe in Mill Valley

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and live jazz on Thursday. 18 Tamalpais Dr, 415.927.2316, benissimos.com Boca Pizzeria Italian Good luck getting a seat at this new indooroutdoor family-friendly pizzeria in the Village at Corte Madera. Owners Shah Bahreyni and Sam Ramadan’s 142seat eatery features Neapolitan-style pizza topped with imported San Marzano tomatoes and fresh house-made mozzarella. Other menu items, made with local ingredients, include roasted leg of lamb salad, beet salad, grilled eggplant sandwich and portabello and porchini mushroom ravioli. 1544 Redwood Hwy, 415.924.3021, bocapizzeria.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 brownbutter 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, sweetwatermusichall.com

Corte Madera Benissimo Italian “Benissimo” means “really really good” in Italian. Besides the daily 4-to-7 happy hour when drinks are $3 to $5 and small plates $5 to $7, specials include happy hour all day on Monday, free corkage on Tuesday, martini night on Wednesday,

Brick & Bottle California Sourcing local and artisanal ingredients, executive chef Scott Howard brings simple California cuisine to Corte Madera’s Brick & Bottle. The restaurant features a large bar area, an outdoor patio and family-friendly dining. 55 Tamal Vista Blvd, 415.924.3366, brickandbottle.com Champagne Bakery French This casual bakery displays freshly made pastries, croissants, tarts, cookies and cakes, to be enjoyed indoors or out on the patio. Brioche French toast and French dip sandwich

with Swiss cheese are among the many menu options. Catering is also available. 103 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.5470, champagnebakery.com Il Fornaio Italian Sausalito’s Larry Mindel hit a home run with this upscale Italian restaurant franchise. Besides the award-winning breads, pizzas and pastas, the menu offers a variety of salads and noncarb entrées. 223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com Pacific Catch PanAsian The well-priced menu here offers a bounty of fresh-grilled items and Pacific Rim—inspired small or main plates, including generously portioned wasabi bowls filled with rice (white or brown), veggies and your choice of chicken, beef and cooked or raw fish. It’s modeled after the Paia Fish House on Maui, down to the chalkboard menu and Hawaiian music. 133 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.3474, pacificcatch.com Rick’s Wine Cellar California This oneroom bar and wine shop is owned and operated

by Marin natives Rick and Candy Mendell.

You can order by the glass, flight or bottle, all of which pair nicely with the cheeses, salami and hot paninis. 207 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.9466, rickswinecellar.com

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SEA Thai Bistro Asian SEA stands for Southeast Asian, and co-owner and executive chef Tony Ounpamornchai infuses his cooking with Thai and other Asian flavors to create innovative dishes.

The menu features sustainable and local ingredients when possible and includes an extensive wine list. 60 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.8333, seathaibistro.com The Counter California/American The folks at the Counter have taken the “have it your way” motto to a new level. Mostly known for all-natural Angus beef, turkey, chicken or veggie burgers, the restaurant also offers options like a bowl (all the ingredients without the bun) or salads. And if you want a martini with your burger, no problem; there’s a full bar.

201 Corte Madera Town Center 415.924.7000, thecounterburger.com

Fairfax 123 Bolinas California Known for farm-fresh, organic cuisine, 123 Bolinas was created by four friends who aimed to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment. Enjoy locally brewed beer and smallproduction wines as you take in the view of Bolinas Park through the floor-to-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com

Fradelizio’s Italian Blending Northern Italian and seasonal California cuisine, Fradelizio’s uses the freshest ingredients possible. Popular menu items include homemade gnocchi. Having a party? Reserve the rooftop garden, which seats up to 20 people. 35 Broadway Blvd, 415.459.1618, fradelizios.com Iron Springs Pub & Brewery American Grab a beer and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich — which one Chronicle reviewer calls “the best mushroom dish I have ever tasted.” 765 Center Blvd, 415.485.1005, ironspringspub.com Sorella Caffe Italian Open for over six years and run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella, which means “sisters,” serves up fresh Italian food with a northern influence. Customer favorites include cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and eggplant parmesan. Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padana cheese, which is passed around the tables.

Easy place to bring the kids. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.com

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Fava Bean Bruschetta

Greenbrae

marketbar, san Francisco This tapas-style appetizer is a simple and delicious start to a spring meal.

MarketBar uses Marin Star Route Farm’s young, tender fava beans. Because of the simplicity of this dish, use a good-quality sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil.

1 pound fava beans, shelled 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1⁄ 2

Bistro Vis à Vis California This Bon Air Shopping Center eatery features the cooking of Michelinstar-rated chef Mike Fredsall. 282 Bon air Ctr, 415.925.4370, bistrovisavis.com

extra-virgin olive oil, plus

2 tablespoons 1⁄ 2

teaspoon sea salt, plus more

for sprinkling 1⁄4

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over

Fava beans, also called broad beans, have been cultivated in Southwest Asia and the

Put the beans in a food processor. Add the garlic, lemon

beans are eaten fresh when picked early in

teaspoon freshly ground

Mediterranean for thousands of years. The

juice, and thyme and pulse for several seconds until the

the season, or as a dried bean when allowed

beans are coarsely chopped. With the machine running,

to mature on the vine. To cook fresh favas,

add the 1⁄4 cup olive oil until well combined. Stir in the

shell the beans from the spongy pods. Bring

1⁄ 2

teaspoon salt and the pepper. Set aside.

pepper 1 sweet or sourdough baguette

V Peeling Fava beans X

high heat. Blanch the fava beans for 5 minutes, then drain and plunge into an ice-water bath. Once the beans are cool, peel them by pinching off the skin.

tablespoon minced fresh thyme

1⁄4 cup

a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the favas for 3 minutes. Drain the

Preheat an oven to 350°F. Cut the baguette into 1⁄4 -inch diagonal slices. Using a pastry brush, coat both sides of

beans and refresh with cold water. Peel the beans by pinching the dark green ridge on

the bread slices with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the

the round side of the bean and pulling open

bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in

the skin. Slip out the bright green bean and

the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until light golden brown.

discard the skin. One pound of fava bean

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Using

pods will yield 1 cup of shelled beans.

a butter knife, spread 1 teaspoon fava bean puree on each toast. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and serve at room temperature.

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Makes 30 to 35 bruschetta

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Out & About / dine Grapefruit Cocktail at Murray Circle in Sausalito

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.

464 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7478, rulli.com Picco California This has been a popular place ever since opening in 2005 . Dishes like miniburgers and seasonally driven menu items, along with risotto made every half hour, have kept people coming back. The Picco Pizzeria and Wine Bar next door is cozy (not many seats) but already 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

Wipeout Bar & Grill American The family-friendly hot spot has surfboards hanging from the ceiling, fun-in-the-sun music, a full bar and large televisions displaying surfers riding waves. Menu includes fish tacos, salads and burgers.The only thing missing is the sand at this surf-style, upbeat eatery. Kids eat free on Tuesdays with each purchase of an adult entrée. 302 Bon Air Ctr, 415.461.7400, wipeoutbarandgrill.com

Kentfield Half Day Cafe American A tuckedaway setting of intertwining ivy and large open windows makes a perfect breakfast nook that’s

also open for brunch and lunch. The menu includes lattes, exceptional pastries and much more. The place is casual and can get crowded on the weekends. Dine on the outdoor patio or inside. 848 College Ave, 415.459.0291, halfdaycafe.com Pacific Cafe Seafood For 37 years, customers have been coming to this 115-seat casual restaurant for the fresh seafood and superior customer service. The owner is friendly and welcoming; as a Yelp reviewer commented, “It felt like we were having dinner at a friend’s house.” Another perk

is the complimentary glass of wine while you wait for a table. Halfbottles of wine available for $8. 850 College Ave, 415.456.3898

Larkspur El Huarache Loco Mexican Bringing authentic Mexico City dishes to Marin, chef Veronica Salazar’s menu has gained quite a following. From mini huaraches (filled corn masa cakes) to the footlong huarache with two salsas, crema, queso fresco and two toppings of your choice, you get a true taste of a homemade Mexican meal.

1803 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.925.1403, huaracheloco.com

Rustic Bakery California Organic mouthwatering pastries, breads and sandwiches are on the menu here, including Meyer lemon mascarpone danishes and a bacon, avocado and heirloom tomato sandwich with mesclun. 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556, rusticbakery.com The tavern at Lark Creek American The next chapter in the 1888 Victorian Murphy House, formerly known as Lark Creek Inn, is being written by chef Aaron Wright. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7766, tavernatlarkcreek.com

Mill Valley Balboa Cafe Mill Valley California The San Francisco institution has already become a place to see and be seen in Mill Valley, especially after the 142 Throckmorton Comedy nights. Menu items include pan-roasted Alaskan halibut and risotto and burgers.

Now offering a prix fixe menu every monday. 38 Miller Ave, 415.381.7321, balboacafe.com Beerworks Brewery and Beer Cafe American With a beverage menu of handcrafted beers made on site, imported and local microbrews and house-made kombucha and root beer, this Mill Valley brewery is set to keep the local palate pleased. Don’t miss the small beer hall selection of pretzels, salumis and cheeses.

173 Throckmorton Ave, 415.888.8218, millvalleybeerworks.com Boo Koo Asian Finally Mill Valley has an Asian street food restaurant and best of all, dishes are $10 and less. The menu offers something for every eater — vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, carnivore. Menu items include chicken pho, vegan summer rolls, pad thai and fivespice pork satay — all made with organic, locally produced veggies and proteins from vegetarian-fed, sustainably raised sources. 25 Miller Ave, 415.888.8303, eatbookoo.com Bungalow 44 American Much like sister restaurant Buckeye Roadhouse, Bungalow 44 offers a

mean dose of homey carbo- and lipid-laden dishes, such as the burger, fried chicken and truffle fries, as well as a few lighter items.

The bar is a neighborhood favorite, known for tasty spirits and eye candy. 44 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com Cantina Mexican The popular Mill Valley restaurant, originally opened in 1980 and reestablished in October 2010 after a brief stint as Maria Maria, is now open every day for lunch, cocktails and dinner and also for Sunday brunch. Original owner Thomas Wilson and new business partner John Burns have revamped the outdoor eating areas to include two fireplaces and circular cushioned seating. The traditional Mexican fare honors the original menu: soups, salads, sandwiches and sizzling fajitas at lunch portions and prices.

Happy hour drinks and appetizers are $5 and under. 651 E. Blithedale, 415.381.1070, thecantina. com Champagne French Enjoy a croque-monsieur alfresco, linger over a flaky, buttery croissant with a cappuccino, or pick up chocolatedipped strawberries for your dinner party.

41 Throckmorton Ave, 415.380.0410, millvalley.champagne bakery.com Frantoio Ristorante Italiano Italian Known for its in-house olive press, superior olive oil and excellent

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Specializing in Construction and Real Estate Law Italian cuisine, this spot is a great location for an intimate dinner, large groups and anything in between. Owned

by Roberto Zecca and chef Duilio Valenti, both from Milano, the kitchen uses local and organic ingredients.

For special occasions and private parties, reserve the olive-press room. The popular happy hour starts at 4:30. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.com Hawk’s Tavern American Pop into this country-style tavern for a quick snack —a fresh-baked pretzel or sautéed red kale — or settle down for a farm-to-table meal.

The 18 dishes on the menu include bangers and mash (here done with organic pork sausage and buttermilk mashed potatoes) and Scottish salmon with black-eyed peas and garlic aioli. 507 Miller Ave, 415.388.3474, hawkstavern.com Grilly’s Restaurant Mexican Both the Mill Valley and Fairfax locations offer “healthy Mexican food”

like grilled chicken, steak or veggie-filled burritos with glutenfree and vegetarian options. 493 Miller Ave, 415.381.3278, grillys.com

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Harmony Chinese Dishes here are an infusion of many flavors. The barbecue pork bun is filled with house-made roasted meat in a savory sauce; fresh mussels are accented with red chili and Thai basil. Pair your pick with wine, beer or tea. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmonyrestaurant group.com Joe’s Taco Lounge Mexican Joe’s serves up regular fare such as tasty fish tacos, burritos and enchiladas as well as more unusual items like Mexican pizza, tofu salad and crab tostadas.

Colorful interior and (usually) quick service make this a fun, easy stop. And if there are too many unsupervised kids for a peaceful meal, takeout is easy too. 382 Miller Ave, 415.383.8164

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Out & About / dine • Sam’s Anchor Cafe

The outdoor deck at Sam’s Anchor Cafe in Tiburon

Piazza D’angelo Italian It’s always a party at this longstanding hot spot. A great place to meet up with friends for a fresh plate of pasta, zuppa di pesce or pollo novello, or make some new friends at the bar. 22 Miller

American Everyone knows Sam’s deck is the prime spot for brunch on a lazy sunny Sunday, and its bar is the town’s historic watering hole, but Sam’s is also a great place for lunch or dinner. Enjoy trans-fat-free calamari, fresh fish, seasonal salads and pastas. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com

Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com Piatti Ristorante and Bar Italian The staff prides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Try for a table at the window for a

truly exceptional view right on the water. Take a peek at the impressive collection of Italian wines to go with your rustic seasonal Italian meal. 625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com

Pizza Antica Italian Although a recent Yelp reviewer praised it for having “by far the best thin-crust pizzas in Marin,” this Strawberry shopping center spot also offers antipasti and hearty salads. Wine is served by the glass, half carafe

or bottle. 800 Redwood Hwy, 415.383.0600, pizzaantica.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 Super Duper Burger American “Fast food burgers, slow food values” is this burger joint’s motto. Prepared with 100 percent all-

natural beef that’s ground fresh daily, these burgers will make your mouth water.

Pies and cookies are baked in house, and shakes, in such flavors as cookies and cream and double chocolate and chips, are made with organic Straus Creamery soft-serve from Petaluma. Sit at one of 20 indoor or outdoor tables or take away in environmentally friendly compostable containers. 430 Miller Ave, 415.380.8555, superdupersf.com Tamalpie Italian Traditional pizzas from a 1,500-year-old recipe, with organic ingredients gathered from the farmers’ market twice

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weekly. Sit indoors or out; enjoy starters like creamy polenta, salads, and pies with names like Hoo-kooE-koo and Railroad Grade. 477 Miller Ave, 415.388.7437, tamalpiepizza.com Thep Lela Thai This jewel is tucked away in the back of Strawberry Village. Diners come for the tasty kee mao noodles, pad thai, fresh rolls and extensive bar menu. It’s also a great place for lunch. 615 Strawberry Village, 415.383.3444, theplela.com Toast American Take the kids out for an omelet or pancake breakfast at this cozy venue; lunch and dinner are served,

too. 31 Sunnyside Ave, 415.388.2500, toastmillvalley.com

Novato Boca Pizzeria Italian authentic pizza prepared with fresh mozzarella made in house daily and tomatoes imported from Italy. Other menu items include grilled rosemary chicken sandwiches and braised beef short rib pappardelle.

Weekly specials include 50 percent off all wines by the bottle on Wednesdays and half off draft beers on Thursdays. 454 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.2302, bocapizzeria.com

Chianti Cucina Italian “This cozy eatery features an array of Italian and American choices, including a penne pesto described by one Yelp contributor as a “hot creamy bowl of heaven.” Another standout menu item is the house-made ravioli cooked up by chef Edgar DeLon. 7416 Redwood Hwy, 415.878.0314, chiantinovato.com Extreme Pizza American Pizza by the slice or pie - including a gluten free option.

Come up with your own creation or choose one of the restaurant’s favorites like the Mr. Pestato Head: homemade pesto sauce, potatoes, red onions, feta, fresh basil and mozzarella. 104 Vintage

Way, 415.898.6575, extremepizza.com Grazie Italian Locals love this family-owned and -run Grant Avenue restaurant for delicious paninis, salads and the unbeatable homemade cookies. 823 Grant Ave, Ste E, 415.879.5181 Hilltop 1892 California Situated in an historic estate in Novato, with sweeping views, Hilltop 1892 offers traditional favorites with a California flair.

Open from breakfast through dinner, as well as Sunday brunch. 850 Lamont Ave, 415.893.1892, hilltop1892.com

Toast American Sister to the popular Mill Valley location, Toast Novato features outdoor dining and architecture by Stanley Saitowitz as well as great dishes by executive chef Michael Garcia. 5800 Nave Dr, 415.382.1144, toastnovato.com

Comforts Cafe American This cozy spot features local ingredients and serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch.

Be sure to try the Philly cheesesteak and Chinese chicken salad. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com

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L’Appart Resto French It’s the second Marin restaurant for the team behind Le Garage Bistro in Sausalito. Owners Bruno Denis and Olivier Souvestre are offering a menu most Francophiles would adore. 636 San Anselmo Ave, 415.256.9884, lappartresto.com

Bistro 330 French In the heart of San Anselmo, Bistro 330 features simple French cuisine: steak frites, mussels, crème brûlée and more. 330 San Anselmo Ave, 415.460.6330

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Honey Whole Wheat Bread YIELDS two 20-ounce loaves

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ong before Carol LeValley opened her first Rustic Bakery, a business that now has three locations in Marin and employs more than 85 people, she attended design school in Paris and fell in love with the classic croque monsieur. Her admiration for that simple French hot-ham-and-cheese has endured for decades and was the inspiration for her version, which is one of the bakery’s top sellers.

To Make: For her famous Marin Melt, LeValley uses Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam along with the buttery Havarti-style Toma from Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company. And what’s on the outside definitely counts: “You really need a bread with good character, and it is best to use bread that is yesterday’s bake,” she says. “In particular, I like Rustic Bakery Honey Whole Wheat or Sourdough Polenta. Melt the butter and use a pastry brush to spread it on the bread; you will use less that way. Grill at a medium temperature so the cheese has time to melt and the bread becomes golden-brown.” Here’s LeValley’s recipe for Rustic’s honey whole wheat. Mimi towle Visit digital.marinmagazine.com to see a video on the making of this sandwich.

Egg Wash: 1 egg 1 tablespoon water V teaspoon salt Directions 1 Combine the dough ingredients in a bowl and mix with a beater set at the lowest speed for 5 minutes. Increase speed slightly and mix for 3 to 5 minutes; the dough should be at about 74° when you’re done mixing. 2 Add ½ cup pumpkin seeds and continue mixing until everything is combined. 3 Let the dough rise for 45 minutes to an hour. 4 Divide into two pieces. Shape into rounds; let rest and then shape into logs. 5 Place in two well-oiled 4-by-8-inch pans, cover with plastic and allow to rise for 90–120 minutes, until pans are very full. 6 Brush with egg wash, top with sesame and pumpkin seeds and bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 375° and bake for 25 minutes.

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Last year Rustic Bakery sold more than 32,850 grilled cheese sandwiches.

Ingredients Dough: 3 cups whole-wheat flour 1 cup unbleached wheat flour 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons honey 2 cups 80° water ½ cup pumpkin seeds, raw 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (hold until the end) 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (hold until the end)

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Out & About / dine Lococo’s Pizzeria Italian Worth driving to from all over Marin, and it’s an easy place to meet up with friends. The pizza crust is divine, as is the house salad.

Good spot to come with the entire family. Closed Mondays.

638 San Anselmo Ave, 415.453.1238, lococossananselmo.com Marinitas Mexican It may not be as lowpriced as most Mexican restaurants in the area, but this is not your typical southof-the-border spot.

218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net Sweetlife Bakery and Cafe American With an emphasis on simplicity and tradition, the menu here includes fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches, salads and pizza. Swing by in the morning for a breakfast pizza topped with bacon, potato, chives, egg and a thymeinfused white sauce, lunchtime for a tea sandwich, in the evening for a glass of wine.

101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.456.4580, sweet lifebakeryandcafe.com

San Rafael Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria California The array of pizzas includes gluten-free crust options and the new Siciliano, an enticing mix of mozzarella, slow-roasted garlic, sausage, broccoli and crushed red pepper flakes, sans tomato sauce. 1242 Fourth St, 415.455.9777, amicis.com

Broken Drum Brewery & Wood Grill American Offering a wide array of eats, handcrafted and local beers and live music in one place, the Broken Drum is a hot spot for Rafael Theater Patrons (10 percent off entire bill with your ticket stub), passersby and regulars. You’ll find live music Friday and Saturday nights, tacos on Tuesdays and Bloody Marys all day on Sundays. 1132 Fourth St, 415.456.4677, brokendrum.com Chalet Basque French This familystyle restaurant serves dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain, including frog legs in a garlic butter and lemon sauce, a veal calf liver sauté and rack of lamb. On a warm Marin night enjoy alfresco dining on the outdoor patio. 405 North San Pedro Rd, 415.479.1070, chaletbasquemarin.com

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Mikey’s Cuban New chef Freddy Caamel has added a Cuban menu to the mix in this casual restaurant.

Try “Mikey’s special” for breakfast, nachos for lunch, or the ropa vieja from the new Cuban menu for dinner. 783 Anderson Dr, 415.454.6453, eatatmikeys.com Mulberry Street Pizzeria Italian Chef Ted Rowe won first place in the Food Network Television Pizza Challenge with his Mushroom Lover’s Pizza — sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce atop a fresh pizza crust. Located across from the Smith Ranch Road movie theaters, it’s a great

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place to grab dinner and a movie. 101 Smith Ranch Rd, 415.472.7272, mulberry-streetpizzeria.com San Rafael Joe’s Italian Guido and Theresa Farina run this Marin institution, which has been famous for sophisticated yet casual Italian fare since 1947. Great for large parties, the dining room holds 240. The Pacific red snapper meunière and roast sirloin of beef are standouts. 931 Fourth St, 415.456.2425, srjoes.com Taj of Marin Indian Delicious North and South Indian cuisine, from the $8.95 lunch special to dinners that include goat curry, spinach, lentils and tandoori.

Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available. 909 4th Street, 415.459.9555, tajofmarin.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

Sausalito Cibo Cafe Husbandand-wife team Alfredo and Tera Ancona offer a menu of tarts, croissants, cookies, paninis and soups. Every dish is made from scratch with local and seasonal products. And now Marinites no longer have to drive over the bridge to get famous Blue Bottle coffee. Located in the historic brick building at 1201 Bridgeway.

415.331.2426, cibosausalito.com Poggio Italian A great place to celebrate a special occasion or

simply enjoy a night out.

Executive chef Peter McNee cooks up delicious Northern Italian cuisine using fresh and local ingredients, including produce from the nearby Poggio chef garden. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com Salito’s Seafood In a well-known location on Richardson Bay that was most recently home to Paradise Bay, Salito’s features a new look and casual ambience. Enjoy a Nick and Nora’s Cocktail Special or a signature dish, including whole roasted Dungeness crab, housemade kettle bread served with Straus butter and sizzling iron-skillets of mussels. 1200 Bridgeway, 415.331.3226, salitoscrabhouse.com Saylor’s Restaurant and Bar California/ Mexican Marin’s first tequila bar offers over 100 tequila options.

Nightly meal specials include chicken potpie, roasted salmon, baby back ribs and traditional meat loaf.

If you’re up for wilder entertainment there are frequent events like margarita night and flight night tequilatasting parties. The private dining room is perfect for large parties.

2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512, saylorsrestaurantand bar.com Sweet Ginger Japanese Owner and chef Edna and Wayne Chiang know their way around good sushi.

Try fresh sashimi, the classic Dragon Roll, 49er’s Roll or Rock ’N Roll, or be adventurous and have Wayne whip you up something off the menu. Good sake and a comfortable setting round out the reasonably priced meal. 400 Caledonia St, 415.332.1683, sweet gingersausalito.com

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Drakes Beach Cafe American If you’re OK with the long drive, you can’t beat the view and the fresh local ingredients used to make the burgers, salads and soups at this casual spot (Inverness). Walk on the beach after lunch.

1 Drakes Beach Rd, 415.669.1297, drakescafe.com

Servino Ristorante Italian Executive Chef Massimo Covello comes to the kitchen via Frantoio and Piazza D’Angelo, where 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. Check the website for the live music schedule. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com Tiburon Tavern California The atmosphere here is truly enchanting, with two outdoor patios, two indoor fireplaces and candlelit tables at dinner. No item is more than $20, including the steak, with entrées falling in the $14 to $18 range. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.

1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, tiburontavern.com

Osteria Stellina California The menu is Italian-inspired using organic, local ingredients. If you’re looking for something unusual try the goat shoulder, a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Don’t leave without indulging in the standout lemon ice cream sandwich (Point Reyes). 11285 Hwy 1, 415.663.9988, osteriastellina.com Rancho Nicasio American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from dungeness crab burgers to walnut-crusted goat cheese, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. Be sure to stop by for happy hour from 4-6 p.m. 1 Old Rancheria (Nicasio) Rd, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com Surfers Grill American The view doesn’t get better than this — nor does the surf salad. Built right out on Stinson Beach, this casual lunch spot offers up tasty fresh organic salads alongside corn dogs, burgers and fries.

Stinson Beach Park, Hwy 1, 415.868.1777, surfersgrill.com

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Amici’s offers a taste of the Northeast’s distinctive Italian fare, including authentic thin-crust pizzas, and freshly made pastas and salads. Amici’s offers dine-in and takeout as well as delivery of their entire menu to local homes and businesses. A Gluten Free menu is also available at the San Rafael location.

From family-night to date-night and special events, Brick & Bottle brings a fresh approach to California cuisine. Enjoy favorites such as thincrust pizzas, Mary’s chicken, braised short ribs, organic salads, and healthy Kids’ meals. Join us at the bar for lite bites and lively conversation.

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The Caprice is in its 50th year, earning seven Open Table Diners’ Choice awards including three number one awards for Marin County. Come try our rack of lamb and pumpkin croquettes and finish with cherry-ricotta beignets. Join us for a memorable dinner.

Chianti Cucina, a family friendly Italian restaurant in Novato, welcomes you to our family, where great food, service and atmosphere await you. We invite you to our table, offering a casual and memorable experience. At Chianti Cucina, you’ll feel like a neighborhood regular.

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Family owned since 1995, the restaurant emphasizes fresh, sustainable and organic ingredients serving locally produced fruit, vegetables, seafood, and meats. Enjoy fantastic salads, housemade pasta, wood fired pizza, grilled entrees, and decadent desserts in an elegant yet relaxed setting.

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Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar transports you back to the long vanished style of relaxed dining while enjoying first class meals in our warm and comfortable dining room or poolside during the summer. Executive Chef Noe Martinez serves California and American specialties featuring local products.

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Enjoy a casual, comfortable neighborhood setting while conversing, eating, & drinking with friends and family. Indulge in the best products & practices of Italy with the bounty of fresh ingredients available in the bay area. Don’t miss our 15/30 Tuesdays & select any bottle from our 15 select wines for only $30!

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Built in the fifties and recently remodeled, Salito’s has a long historyformerly Zack’s, Margaritaville and Paradise Bay, the new interior includes a marble oyster bar, lots of light and great food. The deck sits above Richardson Bay and offers views of San Francisco’s spectacular skyline, Tiburon and the passing boats.

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Come visit Marin County’s newest neighborhood eatery, Tiburon Tavern. Featuring elevated comfort cuisine paired with Northern California’s freshest cuisine and coastal influences, this resident public house will tempt you with its farm-to-table dining approach and excite you with its chic gastropub vibe.

Tres Hombres Long Bar and Grill is now offering a Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. Bottomless champagne with a hot and cold buffet of both Mexican and traditional brunch items. Also included are Tamales bay oysters on the half shell, fresh ceviche, and a waffle station. Sunday from 10am – 1pm. $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children.

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• Donna Karan Fall Fashion Event Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, champagne and a fashion show and got a sneak peek at Donna Karan’s fall 2012 collection at this Saks Fifth Avenue event benefiting the San Francisco Ballet May 18.

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• Marin General Hospital’s Spring Gala The Dick Bright Orchestra kept folks moving at the May 25 gala that also featured delicious bites from Taste Catering, all benefiting the hospital’s Emergency & Trauma Services.

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• Ranches and Rolling Hills Art for sale from local producers was the main attraction at this farm-to-table lunch get-together. Proceeds from the May 19–20 event benefited the Marin Agricultural Land Trust.

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• Honor Thy Healer Chris Detrick entertained guests with his music at the 13th annual Zero Breast Cancer event in Mill Valley May 10. Attendees learned more about breast cancer research and education programs and saw the presentation of five awards to those who have made a difference in the lives of individuals affected by the disease.

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• Storybook Ball This The Wonderful Wizard of Oz–themed party May 20 featured food, drink, dancing and performances and raised funds for free children’s and teens’ programming at the Mill Valley Library.

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• Pixie Park Spring Fair Guests enjoyed a fun-filled day featuring games, rides and performances May 19 in support of Pixie Park at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross.

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Sausalito Enchanting Gardens, Views, & Seclusion

263 Glen DRiVe, SAuSAlitO Beautifully updated vintage bungalow nestled in a magical garden setting with enchanting views! This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is in one of Sausalito’s best weather areas, not far from the shops and cafes of Caledonia Street. Seclusion and privacy can be hard to come by in such a central location, but this charming 1940s home offers all that and more: Excellent views of the bay & Angel Island. A private, sunny garden, with a classic greenhouse room.

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A Tree House in Baltimore Canyon Close to town, trails and the local doughnut shop, this family home delivers.

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The main thing the kids love is being able to walk to Donut Alley. We go there a lot!

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Opener: An outdoor eating area just off the kitchen. This page, clockwise from top: A view of the house, built in 1908; a child’s bedroom; Trent, Jill and Kenzie on their living room sofa.

5,000-square-foot house in the San Rafael neighborhood of Peacock Gap, but decided to search for a smaller, lower-maintenance place to live with her two young children, Trent and Kenzie.

“I was looking for a three-bedroom family house,” says the founder and former owner of Green Apples, a popular Sausalito boutique. “One where I didn’t have to spend a lot of money for upkeep on the grounds.” Being recently divorced and dating, she also wanted a home in a central location.

Carrade and her agent looked at homes in Mill Valley and Larkspur. They’d almost settled on a cute Larkspur bungalow when a larger house in Baltimore Canyon she had ruled out earlier came down in price.

With three large bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths, plenty of closet space, a generous-size dining room for dinner parties, a quiet deck for curling up with a book, and a yard with some grass where kids could run and play, the recently remodeled house had something for each of them.

And the way the house is situated in the redwoods creates the feeling that “I’m living in a tree house,” Carrade confides.

It’s “a much bigger house than the bungalow and so charming,” says Carrade’s real estate agent, Patricia Navone. “She loves it; the kids love it. It was just meant to be.” Larkspur “is ideal for so many reasons,” she adds. “It has excellent weather, it’s a strong family community with great restaurants and shops and it’s an easy commute.”

The location is a particular plus, Carrade agrees. “I love the neighborhood, the neighbors, the greenery, and the trail at the end of the road where I can walk my dog, Lily. The main thing the kids love is being able to walk to Donut Alley. We go there a lot!” m

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Clockwise from top: The master bedroom is filled with natural light; a whiskey sign accents the bar niche; an outdoor entertaining space.

the details Where she purchased Baltimore Canyon, Larkspur What she bought A three-bedroom house in the redwoods Listing Agent Susan Coleman, Frank Howard Allen Selling Agent Patricia Navone, Pacific Union International and Christie’s International Stats Average cost per square foot for homes in neighborhood: $601

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Would Marin residents ever pass up an opportunity to show their unique style? Of course not. These flag displays prove that style is everything.

Email a photo of yourself standing by your flag to letters@marinmagazine.com with your phone number and address, and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate for The Spinnaker restaurant in Sausalito.

Photos by Tim Porter

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Luxurious Villa Marin

Offered at $1,195,000 Villa Marin penthouse featuring 2 bedrooms plus den (or 3rd bedroom), 2 bathrooms, and every amenity for sophisticated and luxurious living. Villa Marin is a premier retirement community offering 100% ownership, comprehensive medical care, security, transportation, on and off-site entertainment and excursions, and conveniently located near shopping and restaurants. www.VillaMarinPenthouse.com

Mid-Century Modern Design and Character

Offered at $1,375,000 The indoor/outdoor layout of this mid-century modern home offers access to decks, sunny patio and yard from nearly every room. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and accented throughout by picture windows featuring Mt. Tam views, skylights, and custom light fixtures. An incredible opportunity and value, located in a coveted neighborhood amongst multi-million dollar properties. www.75PoplarDr.com MARIN COUNTY MARKET TRENDS AT A GLANCE

2012 SOLD PROPERTIES 1 W Harbor Dr, Sausalito

$455,000

10 Deer Park Ave, San Rafael

$599,500

2 Mint #1002, San Francisco

$1,100,000

11 Crown Pt, San Rafael

$1,195,000

250 Morningside Dr, Corte Madera

$1,225,000

635 Northern Ave, Mill Valley

$2,295,000

30 Jersey St, San Francisco

$2,350,000

70 Century Dr, Mill Valley

$2,895,000

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Median Sale Price: Average List Price: Average Sale Price: Number of Home Sales: Sale/List Price Ratio: Days on Market: Homes in contract:

$767,500 $1,139,185 $1,106,858 220 97.2% 77 44%

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San Francisco waterfront views are featured from every room of this contemporary Tiburon home. The open floor plan capitalizes unimpeded views spanning the city to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond.

From the moment you enter, the quality finishes provide a sense of character and the spacious rooms encourage large or small gatherings for easy entertaining.

• 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Formal living room • Dining room • Spacious kitchen • Media Room & Office

Patricia Montag

David DuPont

415.519.4818

415.867.6611

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10 Moncada Way, Country Club, San Rafael—5BD/3.5BA

• Two car garage • Gated entry • Vibrant views • Close to the town of Tiburon and ferry to San Francisco

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Entertainers Dream! Remodeled kitchen & Lush Landscaping on almost 1 acre with Pool.

2370-2372 Vista del Mar, Tiburon—5+BD/4.5BA

$1,735,000

366 Dolan Ave., Mill Valley—3BD/2.5BA + Family Room

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Living, Working, Playing, and Investing in Marin, I have been helping clients live their Marin dream for over 20 years.

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Dramatic View Home In Quiet Cul-de-Sac Neighborhood

Vicki Buckle-Clark

Licensed Associate Broker

415.497.0044

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Superlative Views

16 Venado Drive, Tiburon Stunning 2001 custom built home is on the market for the first time.

Superlative views are complimented by the flow of the interior rooms which allow for both formal and informal entertaining. At entry level is a welcoming foyer, a cozy living room, a formal dining room, a large kitchen and family room with a wrap around deck, a den with a private enclosed patio, a bathroom and an attached two car garage.

A gracious curved staircase takes you down to the lower level where all three bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and access to the patio, pool and spa. The master suite has a fireplace and lovely sitting area with window seats. The patio and pool area have been landscaped with semi drought resistant plants.

Amenities include three fireplaces, radiant heat, stone and wood floors, carpet downstairs, window seats, cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops and built in appliances in the kitchen, a laundry room, and plenty of storage.

$3,450,000

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Experience the subtle tranquility of this European inspired Tiburon home located on the Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve.

Custom built with exacting attention to detail this 5,800+ square foot home offers six bedrooms, five and one half baths plus a 640 sq. ft. bonus room. Sweeping views of Mt. Tamalpais and Richardson Bay are framed by 12’ arched windows and doors throughout. Incredible 12’ to 16’ main floor ceilings evoke the European estate feel with ample room for formal entertaining or elegant dining for fourteen. Spectacular kitchen with custom solid Mahogany cabinetry, informal dining room with panel windows framing Mt Tam, limestone verandas, sculpted gardens with lily pond and so much more. A Must See!

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10,000+ sf, pool, gated. 5 bd, 7 full + 2 half ba main res plus separate 1 bd, 1 bath guest apt… $19,880,000

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50 Beach Drive, San Rafael • Offered at $2,475,000 50Beach.com GOT BEACH? Take your kayak right off your private pier and the San Francisco Bay is yours. One of the most unique properties offering breathtaking views of the East Bay shoreline, Marin Islands and San Rafael Bridge. This custom four bedroom house features two kitchens, artist studio, wine cellar, den, office, formal living and dining room, plus three master suites with sundrenched balconies offering the owners their own personal space. Southern exposure fills the house with light through floorto-ceiling windows. Located in an area known for its warm micro climate, this is an ideal house for entertaining in style!

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Offered at $1,399,000 www.28Bridegate.com

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Lori Saia Odisio 415 747 6707 lodisio@fhallen.com DRE#: 01249475

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183 Lagunitas, Ross • Offered at $7,625,000 A long tree-lined lane leads to this fabulous estate located on 4+/- private acres in the heart of Ross. The dramatic foyer opens to all of the main living areas; formal dining room, living room and library. The spacious kitchen and family room are part of the enviable entertaining area which includes the pool, spa and built-in barbecue. Main house includes four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths. A charming pool house provides separate guest quarters and overflow gathering area around the fireplace. Wander along winding paths to the sport court and play house.

Avril Couris | Jay Patterson 415.828.9495 | 415.308.0371 acouris@fhallen.com | jpatterson@fhallen.com DRE#: 00589046 | DRE#: 00243412

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Mill Valley Contemporary • $1,895,000 Eco-friendly remodeled 4 bedroom home on a private drive awaits. The living, dining, kitchen with office, garage, guest bath, and master bedroom suite are all located on the main level.

Almost an acre with southwest views, hot tub, sauna, decks, level areas, formal gardens and nature. Near schools, trails and under 4 minutes to 101!

Debra Allen, Realtor 415.279.3751 dallen@fhallen.com deballen.com DRE #01002768

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Sycamore Park, Mill Valley Coming Soon Located in coveted Sycamore Park, this light-filled 2-story home features a big open kitchen with breakfast area, spacious dining room, separate family room, level yard and 2-car garage. Close proximity to schools, the Mill Valley Community Center and shopping. Please call for Price.

321 Summit Avenue, Mill Valley • $4,495,000 321SummitAvenue.com This beautiful gated estate combines quality craftsmanship with a comfortable well-designed 5BR/4.5BA floor plan. Situated on a south-facing lot with spectacular views, the home features a formal living room, dining room, family room, TV room, office and solarium.

Judy LeMarr, CRS, PMN, CLHMS Director, Marin Association of REALTORS 415.793.5030 • jlemarr@fhallen.com www.MarinDreamHome.com DRE# 01242589

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15 Fernwood Drive, San Anselmo • Offered at $1,875,000 15FernwoodDrive.com Exceptional craftsmanship and exquisite style are the foundation for this custom-built home. The main level features a substantial great room with French doors leading to a spacious deck. The adjacent chef’s kitchen features a large Caesarstone island, stylish Italian glass tile, a 2-drawer wine cooler, commercial-grade appliances, elegant lighting, cathedral ceilings, extensive cabinetry, and tons of natural light. The dining room retains a feeling of warmth but is large enough for entertaining. This level is completed by two spacious bedrooms with double-door closets, a full bath, access to the two-car garage, and a powder room. An oasis of a light-filled, stylish master suite awaits you upstairs with French doors leading to a sunny patio and lush views.

There is an additional room on this level that is perfect as an office or a nursery. The lower level features an expansive media room with French doors leading to a stone patio, a fourth bedroom, full bath and a half bath, a temp–controlled, 800+ bottle wine room, and laundry room. The proximity to downtown San Anselmo, exceptional schools, and fantastic weather all add to this very special property.

Chelsea E. Ialeggio 415.300.6881 • cialeggio@fhallen.com ChelseaInMarin.com DRE #01394011 Redefining Service in Real Estate

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total 7Br/5Ba. There is a guest house, ample parking, pool and sport court. The property includes almost 4.6 acres with huge Mt. Tam, Richardson Bay and valley views. This property is a rare find, close to downtown Mill Valley and just a short easy commute to San Francisco. There are so many possibilities for sustainable living‌orchard, vegetable garden, chickens, vineyard, horses, and more.

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Tracy's marketing plan and hands-on approach to staging and house prep perfectly prepared this home for a quick and solid sale. This classic brown shingled beauty, originally built in 1912, is perfectly sited on a large FLAT lot behind brick pillars and framed by a circular driveway reminiscent of a by-gone era. This home offers the ideal family layout, featuring an eat-in kitchen adjoining the family room, and an open layout perfect for entertaining. Spectacular opportunity to live just steps from hiking and biking trails, and the distinguished Ross School.

EXCLUSIVELY OFFERED AT $2,695,000 | 4Allen.com

Tracy McCulloch, J.D. LUXURY PROPERTY SPECIALIST 415.377.7466 mcalper@comcast.net DRE #01360727

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+ AIA-nominated contemporary design on nearly one acre + Single family compound with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths + In-ground swimming pool nestled into verdant landscape + Detached studio with towering ceilings - ideal for guests + Open living/dining room with striking architectural design

+ Single family home, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 car garage + Incredible panoramic Bay and San Francisco views + Private gated estate on a lush 1.2 acre parcel + Luxurious living amenities include gym, pool and spa + Ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and utmost privacy

+ Lot plus approved plans and construction documents + Designed by high-end architecture firm Samaha & Hart + Plans for 4 bedroom, 4 bath modern home w/ 2 car garage + Landscaped rooftop with outdoor kitchen and spa + Views of rolling hills & proximate to Golden Gate Rec Area

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Stephanie Lamarre Presents COVETED FLATS OF KENT WOODLANDS 27 EVERGREEN DRIVE, KENTFIELD Sophisticated and chic, this new, 6bd/4ba, 3800+/-sf home is perfectly sited on nearly .8 acres in desirable lower Kent Woodlands. Featuring stunning architectural design and high-end finishes throughout, with quality execution by Flint Construction, this contemporary home epitomizes the relaxed indoor-outdoor Marin lifestyle. Generous living and dining rooms and a “heart of the home” kitchen/family room open to sweeping lawns and patios, ideal for play and entertaining.

Minutes to award-winning Kentfield schools, Woodlands Market, and glorious hiking and biking trails. www.27EvergreenDrive.com Price Upon Request

Stephanie Lamarre

Broker Associate

415.806.3176 | stephanie@stephanielamarre.com | DRE# 01840604 Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors.

If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation.

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3 Ross Common

415.755.1111

Homes Sweet Homes - Prepare to Fall in Love

185 GILMARTIN DRIVE, TIBURON Lavish hill-top 1.378 acre view estate with three homes, pool, tennis court, gardens and more. 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 3 half baths. $3 million price drop!

Now $14,995,000 www.GilmartinViewEstate.com

33 RANCHERIA ROAD, KENTFIELD Thoroughly remodeled with craftsmanship that is unparalleled.

Custom landscaped gardens & pool on 0.5976 acres. 4BR/3BA. Offered at $3,300,000 www.33Rancheria.com

341 BLACKFIELD DRIVE, TIBURON Quiet cul-de-sac set against the beauty of the Ring Mountain nature preserve. Mt. Tam views. Move right in.

4BR/3.5BA. Offered at $2,450,0000 www.341Blackfield.com

523 BRIDGEWAY BLVD., SAUSALITO COMING SOON! Stunning two-level modern condominium with sweeping views of the Bay & San Francisco. Built in 2010. 3BR/2.5BA. Offered at $2,250,000 Property Website Coming Soon

Stephanie Ahlberg A Top Producer

(415) 321-4232 ahlberg1@comcast.net www.RealtyInSanFrancisco.com

Please contact me to schedule a showing appointment.

DRE License # 00795896

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Summit Avenue, Mill Valley

Lagoon masterpiece: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sunny, private, facing southwest at widest part of Lagoon. Beautifully remodeled and landscaped, pool, dock, Mt. Tam views.

Modern Mediterranean estate on 0.5+/-acre with 4499+/-sf and 895+/-sf of unfinished space. Five bedrooms, five full baths and an amazing pool. Resort-style living.

Stunning San Francisco views from most rooms, best Mill Valley weather, quality in every detail. Built in 2004, 3754+/-sf, 5bd/3.5ba with all the bells. Private, sunny, flat lawns.

$4,925,000

357EStrawberry.com $3,195,000

388Summit.com $2,775,000

Alyssa Taubman 415.518.1558

Suzanne Shelhart 415.613.0100

Michelle Klurstein 415.250.0895

Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors.

If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation.

CORTE MADERA 415.755.1111 | ROSS 415.755.1111 NOVATO 415.798.8111 | TIBURON 415.889.2000 | MILL VALLEY 415.384.1111

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Vineyard Avenue, San Anselmo

Culloden Park Road, San Rafael

Bridge Road, Kentfield

Gracious Craftsman with true vintage flair.

Inviting living room with French doors, dining room, guest bedroom, generous master suite with remodeled bath, oversized family room, Mt Baldy and Mt Tam views.

Grand, gated estate in the coveted Forbes neighborhood. Enormous value for 4500+/-sf, 6bd/4ba, renovated home on a large private lot backing to open space. Spectacular Mt. Tam views, all day sun, gorgeous gardens.

This spacious, vintage home combines classic craftsman features and a wonderful layout with upgrades & amenities to suit the needs of today’s homeowners. Excellent location near schools, shops, etc.

26Vineyard.com $2,495,000

88CullodenPark.com $2,195,000

9BridgeRoadKentfield.com $1,995,000

Marti J. Grossman 415.250.3446

Stephanie Lamarre 415.806.3176

Susan Van Liere 415.302.7173

Grove Street, San Rafael

Debes Ranch Road, San Rafael

El Camino Drive, Corte Madera

The Lodge. Historic Victorian with brick pathways, bountiful gardens, heritage trees, a croquet lawn and a welcoming entry porch.

Fabulous multi-generation compound plus space for offices.

Fantastic, one-level, remodeled home.

4bd/3ba on ever an acre. Sun and privacy, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, black bottom pool with waterfall and spa, sport court, attached 3-car garage and a level yard.

Custom, one-of-a-kind, 5bd/4.5ba. Extensively remodeled and expanded in 2004, this home is stunning with elegant, high-end finishes throughout. Grand layout, private main level guest suite, glorious yard. Not on MLS.

GerstleParkInn.com $1,890,000

15DebesRanch.com $1,695,000

18ElCaminoDr.com $1,695,000

Lindy Emrich 414.717.4005

Michael Cohen 415.602.9969

Kristine Tiret 415.310.0269

Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors.

If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation.

CORTE MADERA 415.755.1111 | ROSS 415.755.1111 NOVATO 415.798.8111 | TIBURON 415.889.2000 | MILL VALLEY 415.384.1111

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MARGARET DEEDY Previews Property Specialist T. 415.464.3540 | margaret.deedy@cbnorcal.com

GLOBAL IS THE DIFFERENCE

MDEEDY@COLDWELLBANKER.COM | COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM

STYLE – VIEWS – SPACIOUSNESS | NOVATO, CALIFORNIA 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths | $839,000 Contemporary home located in a well established custom built community in Novato. This three story property features expansive views and spacious light-filled rooms with open beamed ceiling in living room, fireplace in living room and family room, kitchen with granite counters, built-ins and eating area, Master Penthouse Suite, three-car garage, amazing storage and separate office or workshop.

AMY HYDE Previews Property Specialist T. 415.226.8484 | amy.hyde@cbnorcal.com

HISTORY IS THE DIFFERENCE

PREMIERMARINHOMES.COM | COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM

800 BOLINAS ROAD | FAIRFAX, CALIFORNIA 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths | $1,795,000 Dramatic views await you at this beautiful, spacious residence nestled in the hills near the Meadow Golf Club. Grand-scale design, chef’s kitchen, large decks…an entertainer’s dream house. Guest quarters with own entrance adds to the versatile floor plan. This private, sophisticated, and serene retreat is only minutes away from town. www.800BolinasRoad.com ©2012 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 and Operated by NRT LLC. All rights reserved. This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. If your property is currently listed for sale, this is not intended as a solicitation. DRE License #01908304.

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DAVID SCHWARTZ AND YOUNG PARK ALLEN

THOMAS HENTHORNE

T. 415.412.2236 | tiburonrealtor@yahoo.com T. 415.717.9090 | young.allen@cbnorcal.com

Previews Property Specialist T. 415.847.5584 | thomas.henthorne@cbnorcal.com

TIBURONPROPERTY.COM | YOUNGPARKALLENLUXURYHOMES.COM

THOMASHENTHORNE.COM | COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM

3491 PARADISE DRIVE | TIBURON, CALIFORNIA

74 BOTHIN ROAD | FAIRFAX, CALIFORNIA

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths | $2,395,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths | $875,000

Wonderful views of the Bay. Mature landscaping. Large living room and dining area, sensational kitchen and separate family room.

A HOME & GARDEN TO FEED THE SOUL. Exquisite, vintage Craftsman home with period details and stunning gardens.

VIVIAN KAUFMAN

KNOWLEDGE IS THE DIFFERENCE

Previews Property Specialist T. 415.215.8480 | vivian.kaufman@yahoo.com | DRE #01220849 VIVIANKAUFMAN.COM | COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM

SEMINARY COVE | 41 SEMINARY COVE, MILL VALLEY 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths | $2,200,000 Gated and private, this residence features 3BR/3.5BA, 3 fireplaces, huge living/dining area, family room, chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, two balconies, landscaped backyard, wine cellar and extra storage plus sweeping views. www.41SeminaryCove.com ©2012 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 and Operated by NRT LLC. All rights reserved. This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. If your property is currently listed for sale, this is not intended as a solicitation. DRE License #01908304.

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Looking Back

A Gateway to History

How one of Marin’s treasured historical landmarks came to be. By Sophie Shulman

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n 1874, upstate New York farmer Ira Cook moved west to San Rafael and purchased the property now known as Boyd Memorial Park. Four years later he commissioned Adam Murray to build a Gothic Revival structure to serve as gatehouse, caretaker’s residence and extra guest housing for the property and his own family home next door.

“The work being done by Mr. Ira Cook … is unique and grand,” the Marin Independent Journal noted during construction, “and when completed, the place will be one of the most beautiful to be found on this coast.”

The Gate House exterior was bordered with flowers and trees that extended up the hill. The two pillars to the right

of the house, one of them visible in the far right of the photo above, marked the entrance to the main residence. Inside, the Gate House was adorned with expensive details, including elegant woodwork, decorative doorknobs and marble fireplaces.

Ira Cook’s granddaughter Louise married John F. Boyd, a business partner of Cook’s two gold-mining sons, in 1883 and eventually inherited the estate. The couple named the main residence Maple Lawn and continued to live and raise their family there. When two of their own sons died of complications from rheumatic fever, the Boyds donated the entire property to the City of San Rafael. Boyd Memorial Park was officially dedicated in 1905, and 44 years later it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Boyd Gate House, at 1125 B Street, became home to the Marin History Museum in 1959. You can learn about this building and more than 250 other historical sites in Marin by downloading and using the Marin History Museum’s free application for iPhone, Android device or iPad. m

Courtesy of the Marin History Museum

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A Local Approach To Lending.

Terra Mortgage Banking John Wilson, Larkspur (415) 968-5000 Terra Mortgage Banking Larkspur Headquarters (415) 925-9900 FHA lender Super-Jumbo Loans to $5 Million TerraMortgageBanking.com

In only three short years, Terra Mortgage Banking has grown to be the largest independent residential lender in Marin County. How? By taking a local approach to real estate lending.

That’s John Wilson in the picture above. John is the newest addition to our team of Mortgage Advisors.

John and his team at Bay Area Loans Direct joined Terra because he believes local borrowers should have access to a local direct lender. Terra works with local appraisers, offers genuine loan approvals and quick closing times, and our rates meet or beat those of the national mega-lenders.

Our five Marin branch offices are staffed with experienced, nationally accredited Mortgage Advisors who live in Marin and understand the local market. Like John.

If you are purchasing a new home, or refinancing your present one, we invite you to contact us today to discover the advantages of a local approach to lending.

Mill Valley • Larkspur • Greenbrae • San Rafael • Novato • Petaluma • Santa Rosa • Sonoma Terra Mortgage is licensed by the CA Dept. of Real Estate, Real Estate Broker license 01458652 and NMLS 235584.

John Wilson CA DRE #00838971 | NMLS #295251. Equal Opportunity Lender.

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