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Features 40 Ranching Heroines Women take their place in the farming fields.

56 Wealth Management Talk to a professional when it comes to questions of money.

66 Pullout: Race for the Cup Our guide to the 34th America’s Cup.

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81 In Marin 23 Currents Wild photos, books, Tour de MALT, Fairfax smoke shop and more.

30 Style Equestrianinspired fashion.

32 FYI A new biking trail for Marin.

36 Conversation Gavin Newsom on the future of politics.

Destinations 69 Go Tips for the ultimate staycation.

72 Travel Buzz Hawaii, Tahoe, Santa Monica, Scottsdale and more.

74 Journey Take a bucket-list trip to Champagne.

Out & About 81 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond.

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

Marin Home 115 Backstory A family finds great schools, privacy and views in sunny Greenbrae.

COLUMNS 14 View From Marin 16 POV 146 Looking Back

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his is a big month for us here at Marin Magazine. Basically, we have been doing double duty, producing the regular magazine and the 56-page insert you’ll find in the middle of the book. And we are proud of this insert; in its pages is all you need to know to watch, attend and cheer on your favorite America’s Cup team. It promises to be a summer of sailing unlike any other here on the bay, so enjoy it and the guide.

In our regular July issue, Jacoba Charles starts off our features with a look at female

ranchers. These farming heroines are helping to modernize operations and bring quality food to the table for the rest of us.

We continue with another look at Marin’s music scene. It seems the last time we wrote about the topic back in December 2011, everything changed the second the issue hit newsstands and homes. This time we sent Carol Pott, herself a musician and a mom, to find out which clubs are here to stay.

We wrap up features with a look at wealth management. Carrie Kirby asks local professionals how to keep it and save it and when to spend some of it.

In the front of the book we talk to San Rafael Pacifics general manager and president Mike Shapiro about the new season and living in Marin; take a look at equestrian-inspired fashion and accessories; hop on the mountain bike to investigate the Bay Area’s first flow trail; and sit down with Gavin Newsom to discuss politics and technology.

The back of the book sees us uncovering the best staycations around and, if you just have to get away, Journey takes you to the Champagne region of France.

This month’s cover is a piece by Mill Valley artist Eric Zener. His iconic water imagery has been a favorite at Marin Magazine for years.

It’s a big issue, the perfect one to keep on the coffee table and share with guests when they come to visit for the summer. Savor it, the beautiful county we live in and the 34th America’s Cup — remember, these boats, and the summer, go fast.

We are proud of this insert; in its pages is all you need to know to watch, attend and cheer on your favorite America’s Cup team.

Marin Magazine Staff Editors

Videographer Sean Cope and writer Nate Seltenrich each ventured 45 minutes out of Fairfax to capture the story of the flow trail. It’s a first for the Bay Area and riders are already in love with the new trail. See bikers ride the trail at marinmagazine.com/flow.

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A coalition to improve funding to all of Marin’s public schools. By Jim Wood

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Gilmour said he was being inundated with requests for money from every foundation in Marin, each wanting donations to its particular school, be it elementary, secondary or high school.

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man walk into a Peet’s Coffee.

No, this isn’t a joke, it really happened. Mary Jane Burke, Marin County’s superintendent of schools, saw David Gilmour, owner of Paradise Foods — with markets in Corte Madera and Novato — checking out the Cove Shopping Center in Tiburon, site of his soonto-be-open third store.

“Mary Jane,” said Gilmour. “Can you help me?”

“Sure, David,” Burke responded. “What can I do?”

Gilmour said he was being inundated with requests for money from every foundation in Marin, each wanting donations to its particular school, be it elementary, secondary or high school.

“There are dozens of them,” Gilmour said.

“Can’t these foundations be unified? So I can donate once, and donate big, and you distribute the money to all the schools in Marin?”

And from that encounter, SchoolsRuleMarin, which is on its way to raising $750,000 to benefit every school district in the county, was off to a running start. Here’s the background: Marin has more than 33,000 K–12 students in 20 different school districts. Some districts are big, others tiny, and while many are affluent, several districts barely get by.

Making matters worse, local schools have recently lost $55 million in state funding.

Enter SchoolsRule-Marin. “Its mission is to raise money for all students in all of Marin’s public schools,” explains Burke. Since 2010, SchoolsRule has raised and distributed, on a per capita basis, more than $220,000 to local schools. Examples: Sausalito Marin City received $2,425 to support technology; Drake High got $6,182 for its music department,

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photography equipment and projectors for its math and science department; and Novato’s School Fuel will use a $50,768 grant to hire a certified librarian and train teachers in the latest learning technology. SchoolsRule’s grants go to each of the 20 foundations in Marin, and the foundations, working with teachers, determine how the money can best be used.

Donations can still be made to individual foundations, but money going to SchoolsRule benefits every student in every Marin school.

To date, those contributing to SchoolsRuleMarin include not only Gilmour’s Paradise Foods (to the tune of $100,000), but also Price Family Dealerships, Marin Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Marin General Hospital, Marin Sanitary Service, Bank of Marin, Wells Fargo Bank, Dominican University, the County of Marin, The Village at Corte Madera, the mall at Northgate and Frank Howard Allen. Those providing media support include Venables Bell & Partners advertising, the Marin Independent Journal, Comcast and CBS Outdoors.

And if you’re going to the Marin County Fair (July 3–7), be on the lookout for SchoolsRule-Marin — the featured theme.

Count on seeing exhibits and performances featuring Marin students and schools. And wait, there’s more: On July 2, the night before the fair opens, SchoolsRule will benefit from “Enchanted Circus,” a reception featuring stage performances followed by a sit-down dinner, auction and more entertainment for 450 guests. An added feature is a sneak preview of the 2013 Marin County Fair. For ticket information go to schoolsrulecircus.org.

SchoolsRule, which later this year is expecting to distribute an additional $500,000, is an example of what happens when people work together to meet the county’s needs. Excellent schools improve every aspect of community life, and that affects all communities in Marin as well as all the students in all of Marin’s public schools. That’s my point of view. What’s yours?

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Your Letters points out, for too many, it is a matter of life and death. I strongly encourage Marin Magazine and Jennifer to keep writing about this issue — it is desperately needed. BOB LINDSEY, VIA EMAIL

Great Gardens

In the June issue we showed images of Marin flowers (Details, “In Bloom”) and asked readers to send in some of their own. Suzanne Roth-Paul shared this image of her new garden that includes varied succulents and kangaroo paws. The walls around the garden feature new stucco and recycled 1950s redwood ceiling planks that have been sanded and stained.

Anyone Know the Plan?

Jim Wood, before you write an editorial (POV, “What’s the Plan?” June 2013), you might consider taking your own advice and giving the Bay Area Plan “a closer look.” Read the plan and the environmental impact report (EIR) and more importantly the law that backs it up and brought it about (SB 375). If you did do that, as I have, then I suspect you would not be so nonchalant about it. John Goodwin’s characterization of Plan Bay Area is pure marketing nonsense. The Plan has two mandated goals: lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promoting affordable housing. It will accomplish neither but, in the process, it will have long-lasting impacts on the loss of local zoning control and enrich a few large developers at the expense of smaller communities. And it is just the beginning of a larger slate of legislation coming. BOB SILVESTRI, MILL VALLEY

You are to be commended for your forthright article on the role that parents play in either discouraging and/or encouraging the abuse of alcohol by teenagers in our community.

Adolescent alcohol and drug abuse is occurring all too frequently in Marin County, as your May 2013 story on the subject indicates. Parents who are afflicted by uncertainty and anxiety with regard to the potential for drug and alcohol usage on the part of their children are well advised to observe their own substance use and/or abuse. Children are inclined to mimic, mirror and identify with their parent’s behavior. I am wary, as a clinician, of labeling a

VOGEL, PH.D., KENTFIELD

Thank you for running “Under the Influence” in your May issue. It was authored with accuracy and professionalism by Jennifer Woodlief.

Discussion of our community’s alarming statistics and cultural norms regarding, and myriad causes of, excessive drinking are critical to raise awareness about the issue. But discussion and dissemination of information are not enough.

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Jennifer Woodlief wrote a powerful, direct, challenging and constructive article (“Under the Influence,” May 2013), unlike many of the standard pieces that get written on this critically important issue. Without question, the great majority of people choose to minimize the problem or make jokes. This is in fact, a matter of long-term consequences and as she so ably

child as the identified patient when what they observe in their parents is chronic drug and alcohol usage. In this regard, Madeline Levine (Ph.D.) comments, “If we hope to have children who are capable of being accountable for their behavior, then we must model accountability.”

As parents are we prepared to provide our children with the protection that they are entitled to by instilling sobriety in our lives? RICHARD

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We must create a call to action. Woodlief correctly implies that adults are responsible for teen behaviors. While this is a starting point, teens co-own responsibility for their excessive alcohol consumption, and their participation is required to create comprehensive solutions.

Though the statistics cited in the article are accurate and the commentary is astute, the critical experiences of young people in our community were not included and that makes the article incomplete. By excluding the youth perspective, adults miss the opportunity to engage young people as equal stakeholders to address the issues that most affect their lives. Young people throughout Marin County are working hard to address the causes of problems they deem important, such as the culture of excessive alcohol use, and many other issues detrimental to their health. Youth must be recognized and asked as equals for their input and participation with adults — this respectful collaboration will lead to better outcomes. Ardith Plimack, Twin Cities Coalition for Healthy Youth and Friday Night Live

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I enjoyed your Backstory article (“A Seminary Sanctuary,” May 2013). I just wanted to say, sure the house is nice, but what we really want to know is more about the couple’s 11 kids.

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No More Tests

I have a few comments on your College Planning Guide (June 2013). I truly can’t believe how much time and money is spent on testing and test prep for the college admissions process.

The myth of the American university is one that requires an astonishing amount of time and money in pursuit of a “good education” — time and money that could be used in pursuit of real life experiences. The amount of money that is spent on testing (and test prep) is astronomical. The testing industry (and, yes, it is an industry — run by corporations) is in effect, factory farming our kids. Julie Schiffman, San Rafael 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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Wanted: Wild Photographs If there are two things Marin has an abundance of, they are wildlife and photographers. And that’s a good thing for WildCare, the San Rafael wildlife rescue and recovery organization. WildCare needs your best shots of wily coyotes, red-tailed hawks and other California creatures for its annual “Living With Wildlife” photo contest. “We utilize the gorgeous photos in many ways,” says Alison Hermance, WildCare’s communications manager. “We share them with children, we send them to foundations that fund us and we use them to introduce new members to our work.” The contest, open to all amateur photographers, ends September 13. wildcarebayarea.org/photo TIM PORTER m a r i n j u ly 2 0 1 3 23

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Leaving Everything Most Loved: A Maisie Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear, Harper, 352 pages, $26.99. The Marin author’s latest in a highly popular and gripping series. Scotland Yard can’t solve a murder in 1933 London, so Maisie Dobbs is called in. The assignment is dark, dramatic and dangerous.

The Billionaire and the Mechanic: How Larry Ellison and a Car Mechanic Teamed Up to Win Sailing’s Greatest Race by Julian Guthrie, Grove Press, 304 pages, $27. The America’s Cup comes alive in this accounting of how Oracle’s Larry Ellison and Larkspur’s Norbert Bajurin brought the international race to San Francisco. JIM WOOD

Old-School Mobile

When you hear “mobile,” a slew of portable gadgets likely come to mind. Well, dial it back a few decades, because this month we’re highlighting three businesses that are on the go in the original sense of the word, bringing unique services directly to your doorstep. CALIN VAN PARIS

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Bookmobile An extension of

the Marin County Free Library, the Bookmobile ensures that every Marin resident has access to quality literature. The portable library has been providing locals with reading material — now including audiobooks — for more than 60 years and currently operates four days a week, visiting 20 stops around the county. marinlibrary.org/bookmobile

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Outburst Mobile Fitness

For the deskbound set, daily exercise often falls by the wayside. Ex-executive Kathryn Filley Brown has a solution for this lessthan-healthy lifestyle, and it comes in the form of a traveling exercise studio (above). Just say the word and this mobile gym, equipped with a fitness professional and state-of-the-art spin bikes, will be conveniently parked outside your office building. outburstfit.com

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Curbside Couture There’s a lot of production involved in a fashion show, which is only amplified if you decide to take the show on the road — just ask Curbside Couture’s founder Leah Bronson. Bronson produces fashion-forward events from a truck brought to the curb of your business, or wherever else you might want to watch some runway walking. curbsidecouture.net

Crop Cycle If you’re a fan of West Marin’s breathtaking scenery and farm-fresh food — and really, who isn’t? — trade your usual four wheels for two and head to the first-ever Tour de MALT. Begin your ride at Nicasio Valley Farms and enjoy/endure either a 40- or 60-mile loop past 34 Marin Agricultural Land Trust–protected family farms. Locally produced snacks will be available at each rest stop, along with a MALT-provided farm-totable lunch back at Nicasio Valley to celebrate your successful trip. “It’s a fun community ride that demonstrates how farmland protection benefits all of us,” says MALT Executive Director Jamison Watts, who is participating in the ride. “But that’s not to say it’s for the faint of heart. It’s perfect for those who enjoy the challenge of the West Marin hills.” Tickets are $85 for MALT members and $125 for nonmembers. Proceeds from the barn-to-barn ride — and sales of the limited-edition bike jerseys — benefit the trust. July 27, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. malt.org C.V.P.

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to all eyes and anyone under 18 wasn’t supposed to have “visual access” to a pipe shop, so that’s when I had to put up the one-way film. With the recent changes to marijuana laws, do you feel as if the world is catching up to you? I thought I might be teaching a course in paraphernalia-ology at the College of Marin in 1979 and then everything went south. Remember who got elected the next year? Stole the election — as usual. Did you think you’d still be here 37 years later? I’m a basic old hippie, just being in the here and2013 now. One day, -one week,pg onespread month at a time. I just got comfortable and I just kept going. Tim porter Marin Magazine July issue half

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Rick Lavine, 66, has been selling posters, pipes and other countercultural paraphernalia since 1976 in his small head shop in downtown Fairfax. You look pretty normal for the owner of a head shop. (Laughs). Thanks; I’ve been cultivating that. What do you attribute your longevity to? A deep sense of relaxation, I guess. The head shop industry is based on a certain level of relaxation, I would say. The right location helps, too? Oh yeah. When I opened I was equidistant between the best bar and the best nightclub in Marin County.

There was River City and Nave’s. It was a happening place. I used to see people like Phil Lesh and Elvin Bishop walk by on the street. In fact, one time I saw Bo Diddley walk by. How did you get started? I distributed rock posters in the early ’70s. I was on the road as a traveling salesman and carrying posters with me, delivering to shops. That was a pretty heavy load for a VW bus. It was about two inches off the ground. When pipes became available, I switched to them. What are your big sellers now? It’s still pipes, especially those made from handblown on the JOB glass. Personally, I prefer the wood because you can have a bowl cover on it.

It’s more self-contained. You can have storage. But the glass is the most popular. Ever had any legal problems? There was an issue with my front window being open

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The Gift of Feeling Included

Did You Know? On July 4, 1903, the first around-the-world cable message was sent. The sender was U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, who wished “a happy Independence Day to the U.S., its territories and properties . . .” The message took nine minutes to complete its journey.

Celebrating with a community parade this year? Check our staff blogs for a list of locations and times in your area. marinmagazine.com/blogs MIMI TOWLe

Lunchtime can be a time of great vulnerability for kids who feel socially isolated. Kentfield mother Laura Talmus and her husband, political adviser Ace Smith, know firsthand about the struggles of kids who long for friends but end up feeling invisible or being bullied. Their daughter Lili was born with a cranialfacial condition known as Apert’s syndrome that altered her appearance, and by middle school she was socially excluded because she looked different than other kids. Talmus recalls her daughter phoning from the girls’ bathroom at school saying, “Mom, I finished my lunch and I still have 40 minutes left; what should I do?” When Lili died unexpectedly three years ago at age 15 due to complications stemming from her syndrome, it was “the worst nightmare possible,” says Talmus. But the pain prompted her to find new meaning in Lili’s memory by creating the nonprofit Beyond Differences, aimed at facilitating social inclusion. What began as occasional school assemblies to promote awareness has quickly grown into a partnership with the Marin County Office of Education and a program called No One Eats Alone, which is building momentum this summer to expand nationwide. Student leaders in each school are issued purple backpacks filled with items kids can use to reach out and start a conversation with someone new. Four Marin middle schools — Kent, Davidson, Hall and Brandeis — have implemented the program; Talmus expects the remaining county middle marin cares schools to follow suit. MELISSA GARDNER WHITE

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Mike Shapiro As the San Rafael Pacifics enjoy a second season in sunny Albert Park, the team’s general manager and president, Mike Shapiro, finally has time to sit in the stands and enjoy a hot dog. His team has found a home. A new league, Baseball General a new venue, a new market and a handful of noisy detractors all Manager posed challenges for the Pacifics last year, but none of these corte madera obstacles prevented the team from cinching the 2012 North American League Championship. While the success was a group effort, much of the credit can go to Shapiro. Over the past 25 years, Shapiro has worked with some of the most famous athletes in the country. No stranger to egos, regulations and the need for capital, Shapiro was a natural choice for general manager of Marin’s first and only professional sports team. MIMI TOWLE Why Marin? Most independent minor league teams succeed in a place where there is not much else going on, like Oroville. That does not describe Marin, but so far, so good.

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Are your kids sporty? Yes, my oldest son, Harry, was a pitcher for Redwood High School and is playing in college. My youngest is on the football team at Redwood. I met my wife, Jane, while working for the Giants — I guess you can say we’re a sporty family.

makes him the heart and soul of the team.

And Steve Detwiler, No. 15, a great player from San Rafael, was MVP in the college world series and his dad, a contractor, has even helped out around the field.

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What’s in the name? It’s basically a confluence of culture and geography. I wanted to respect the tradition of baseball names like Athletics and Nationals, as well as respect our surrounding environment.

If you were to compare a team member to a Ferrari, who would it be? I have to pick a few.

Chase Fontaine, No. 2, plays left field — he’s got the name — was a high draft choice, drafted by the Braves, dashing, the complete package. Christian Scholl, No. 9, a classic pitcher from the Angels who will give Fontaine a run for his money, as will Brodie Downs, who has a mean submarine pitch. And then our closer, Colin Allen. I could go on.

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Who are your mentors? Two in particular: Corey Busch (S.F. Giants) and Stan Kasten (Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals), two of the most brilliant minds in the sports business. And in a short stint with Tiger Woods back in 1997, I learned just how dedicated someone has to be to at their craft to achieve his status.

I was also caught off-guard by his obsession with junk food. For such a healthy kid, he loved his Taco Bell.

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Best part of watching a game at Albert Park?

When you walk through the gate you’ve gone back to the 1950s, a time of good old-fashioned fun and good solid baseball.

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Whom should we watch for? Two returnees from last year top my list. Maikel Jova, No. 10, everyone calls him Papi. He has escaped twice from Cuba on a raft, he’s 31, a big burly guy who plays right field; his great attitude

Besides hot dogs, what else is on the menu?

My wife runs the concession stand Jane’s First Base Cafe, where she sells barbecue tri-tip sandwich, slices from West Brooklyn Pizza and a chili unique to Cincinnati, the birthplace of professional baseball, called Skyline Chili.

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What are your goals? In my business we work to create the ultimate fan experience. At the end of a game we want that proverbial family of four to leave the field after having a great night — young kids playing wiffle ball, Mom enjoying a glass of wine, Dad has his beer and someone says, “Oh, who won?” The game is the centerpiece but it is not the entire experience. m tim porter

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Going With the Flow

A new type of biking trail offers riders a chance to glide or fly down the mountain. By Nate Seltenrich • Photo by jason van horn

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weren’t riding, but working — building a new trail for bikes featuring tight, bermed turns and undulating rollers that allow riders to gain speed without pedaling, like pumping on a swing set. It’s known as a flow trail, combining elements of breakneck technical downhill trails and tamer cross-country trails, and it’s the first of its kind in the Bay Area, where mountain biking got its start in the 1970s. Suffice to say, riders are psyched.

“I wanted to provide some newer experiences for bicyclists, and to improve the sport,” says Jim Jacobsen, who first conceived of building the flow trail last summer. A few feet wide on average, it takes a serpentine path down a hillside forested with redwoods and pines at a gradual enough grade that advanced riders needn’t even tap the brakes.

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Jacobsen has been mountain-biking since 1984 and building and maintaining trails since 1989, so he knows a lot about what fellow riders want. The fruit of much of his labor — and that of countless other volunteers, who contributed as many as 8,000 man-hours — is the eightmile Camp Tamarancho loop, an oasis for Bay Area riders located on land owned by the Boy Scouts of America near the White Hill Open Space Preserve near Woodacre.

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then plenty has changed in the mountainbiking world — including relentless growth in the sport’s popularity and the arrival of bikeoriented resorts and new trail designs offering an increasingly broad range of experiences to riders of all skill levels.

Among those new designs is the flow trail, developed over the last five or six years and fast becoming a favorite for many bikers — so much so, in fact, that since late last year, volunteers have dedicated another 2,000 or so hours to building Camp Tamarancho’s new one-mile flow trail, which opened in May. Adrian Randal of Albany was one of four or five volunteers who rolled up in mud-splattered riding gear on a gray Friday afternoon in early April to help. He had the day off from work and, along with a friend visiting from out of town, decided to donate a couple hours to the cause. On this particular afternoon, that amounted to lugging 10-foot sections of milled lumber. “It’s an opportunity to help out,” he says. “I haven’t ridden trails like that before. It looks pretty amazing.”

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the center of it all! out the majority of the trail, while Fairfax resident and youth-mountain-biking coach David Simon helped coordinate the volunteer effort. Others assisted with trail design, brainstorming and fundraising.

“There’s been a tremendous response from the mountain bike community, because it is so needed,” Simon notes. “People go on vacation to ride mountain bikes in Whistler. But they don’t have anything like this trail here in Marin. The people who get it are so enthusiastic.”

Most single-track trails (a narrower trail for hiking and sometimes biking) in Marin are off-limits to bikes, a provision not necessarily adhered to by all bicyclists or enforced by all agencies. This has contributed to regular clashes among individual trail users and deepseated mistrust among some groups that has simmered — and occasionally boiled over — throughout Marin over many years.

Simon and Jacobsen think the new flow trail will help ameliorate such tensions. For one thing, it’s on private land, out of the way for anyone who doesn’t want to be there. (In fact, it’s a bit out of the way for everyone, requiring a 45-minute hike or 20-minute bike ride from downtown Fairfax.) It should also draw bicyclists away from other trails they’re not allowed to use. Access requires purchasing an annual or $5 day pass, available online and at local bike shops.

More important, it could offer a new model to Bay Area land managers for reducing trail conflicts and building safe, sustainable trails, Jacobsen says. Unlike broad fire trails, which allow riders to attain speeds of up to 50 miles per hour, the flow trail’s hairpin turns limit top speeds to around 15 mph. Its single direction of travel eliminates head-on confrontations. Multiple lines allow safe routes for advanced-beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. And the trail’s contours were carefully planned to retain natural drainage and reduce erosion.

“This project is a big step in the right direction,” Simon reflects. “I think there’s good potential for it to be a good resource for the community and for it to be a win-win for everybody.” m Visit us online at marinmagazine.com/ flow to see a video of mountain bikers riding the new trail.

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Gavin Newsom

The popular politician returns to his roots in Marin and describes how technology can transform the political process. By Stephanie Martin • Photos by Tim Porter

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avin Newsom h a s always been an early adopter. Just one month into his first term as mayor of San Francisco in 2004, he did the unthinkable and made it possible for same-sex couples to marry. What happened next has been well documented — more than 4,000 marriages performed, an opposition that rallied in force, the issue taking center stage during the 2004 presidential campaign and ultimately, the voiding of the marriages by the California Supreme Court. Despite noise from both parties that people weren’t ready for gay marriage, Newsom’s resolve did not waiver, and he continues to campaign loud and proud for marriage equality.

Now the 49th lieutenant governor of California, the 45-year-old is using the bully pulpit of the state to take on another challenge dear to his heart, this time shining a light on what he calls the “fraud of public engagement” — politicians who only engage with the public at election time. Propelled by what he believes is real inequity in the public’s ability to actively participate in governing, Marin’s native son spent time with innovators from across the country to understand how technology can not only transform government, but also help empower Americans to act. Many of the lessons come from his time as mayor, when he was able to tap into resources provided by the broader technology community to create platforms for real discussion with his constituents.

Realizing that getting Americans back into the governing process was happening sporadically at best and much more slowly than he’d like to see, Newsom took to writing to make a case for “active, engaged citizenship” wherein real change is made from the bottom up. The result is his book Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government.

Looks like this early adopter is trying to shake things up once again.

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You’re back to your roots here in Marin. What do you like best about being home? Places like Joe Wagner Field and eating snow cones. I love that place. I drive by all the time. My kids are already rolling their eyes at ages 1 and 3, saying, “Not again, Dad!” So many good memories from my Little League days, when I played for Round Table Pizza and the Italian Athletic Club. It’s really things like running into someone I went to middle school with or driving by the old Redwood baseball field or the new track with the fake grass that put a smile on my face. I drive by and say things like, “Wow, this world has changed; they didn’t have Astroturf at schools back in my day!” Those are the fun things that I love about Marin: the playgrounds and the open space. And the restaurants that are still around from when I was young. I also really love downtown Larkspur and the great work being done out of Larkspur Landing. That area is finally turning around.

What inspired you to write Citizenville?

Frustration. I was frustrated with the way politicians like myself campaigned using digital platforms and then, in contrast, how we used them to govern. Politicians are good at giving people a voice during a campaign — encouraging them to volunteer, contribute and show up on Election Day — but when the election is over, we tend to turn off those voices. It’s right back to the one-way model where it is “You vote and guys like me decide.”

That’s not the way it should be. Probably the true tipping point of inspiration was President Obama’s 2008 campaign. Watching 35,000 self-organizing communities come together through mybarackobama.com was remarkable. Then his administration created a transition platform called change.gov to carry over those voices from the campaign into the governing of the country. The site asked, “What’s on your mind? Be part of the change; change starts from the bottom up,” and people really participated. But their number one priority wasn’t what the administration expected — the war on terror or climate change or the financial meltdown — it was legalizing marijuana. The administration dismissed it, and of course, the online community got upset

because they took this issue seriously. As a consequence, the site went under “reconditioning” and ultimately transitioned to the one-way-broadcast site whitehouse.gov. It was disappointing. He too, this bottom-up candidate, became a top-down president, and I thought, If he can’t do it, what in our political system is preventing him from engaging in two-way dialogue with the national public?

Describe how the political system engages the public today.

We have vending machine govStephanie Martin ernment. You put in your dollars and Gavin Newsom and we give you limited services at Cavallo Point. such as fire protection, health care, etc. You don’t like what you What do you think would have to happen in get? You shake the machine; you show up on our present system to allow for success for Election Day, you vote for the guy or gal on the the bottom-up candidate? We need to move white horse who is supposed to save the day. away from vending machine–style governThen two terms later, they are termed out, promises haven’t been met and you say, “What ment — limited choices — to a government that is a platform for real partnerships, real happened?” The current system doesn’t allow engagement, real active citizen participapoliticians to live up to their promises. It’s so tion. An important step is making the data much easier to not continue the conversation our government agencies collect public, after Election Day. I believe we all have good easily accessible and standardized so it can intentions, but we’re trapped in a system. be organized, mashed up by third parties and used to solve big problems. This is what Is government getting too big to have twohappened in the ’80s when Ronald Reagan’s way dialogue? I’m a progressive Democrat, administration took the NOAA (National so to me, it’s not about a smaller governOceanic and Atmospheric Administration) ment; it’s about more active citizenship. satellite data, which was funded and subI called my book Citizenville because it’s sidized by the taxpayers, and released it to about the citizenship. People are treated as subjects by government when they should be the public. As a consequence, billions of doltreated as coproducers and be participatory, lars and millions of jobs have been created because that data has been used for GPS, every day. I believe it’s not about petitionweather reporting, etc. Or look at what Steve ing government to do more things for us; it’s Jobs did with his platform. He didn’t come about creating a platform where we the citizen can do more for ourselves. You should be up with the 800,000 apps available today; he came out with a dozen. He let the private secable to wake up and have a platform where tor come up with ideas. The whole principle you can request to have a pothole fixed and was he took the old cellphone — which was then be given updates on that request. Twolike government with limited choices — and way communications. It’s about using tools he opened it up as a platform for unlimited and technology to not have to wait and wonchoices, abundance, true partnerships. der if that pothole will get fixed. m a r i n j u ly 2 0 1 3 37

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Have you employed these tools of technology in your governing process? I went through my own struggles with this model and I tried to be very honest about it. As mayor, I had the ability to be more proactive. We did the first open data executive order in the country, where we did app showcases, played around with open APIs (application programming interface) and worked to create community dialogue using 311 and Twitter. We did a lot.

But at the state level, it’s comedic. I think few people know about the scandals involving many of our state’s information systems. It is jaw-dropping. The hundreds of millions and billions of dollars of waste, true fraud and abuse. A $208 million upgrade to the DMV saw the contract basically killed after half the money was spent, leaving us with 40-yearold technology. Or the $260 million court management system project that will cost us at least $1.9 billion when it’s finally complete, seven years past deadline. Or the CALPERS system where they spent over $200 million to consolidate data sets and the result is it’s less efficient. Hundreds of millions, wasted, gone, burned out, because we’re still building topdown bureaucratic systems. Hence the book and the solutions I discuss.

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How do you view local politics? I think the most important thing for Marin County supervisors, city administrators and city council members is to embrace that we are living in an age of hyper-transparency. We must understand that the data being stored by our various government agencies is not our data; it’s your data, it’s the public’s data and the public has a right to it. They funded it, sourced it and generated it through the investment they’ve made with their tax dollars, so I believe we need to have an aggressive open data movement in this county. Let’s see what exists in our vaults today that could make a difference, such as in the Marin library system, or going back to the turn of the century to the data we’ve collected on environment protection, species management, and air and water management.

Do you have any fears for your children in today’s hyperconnected world? My biggest

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concern is privacy. We live in a fishbowl. Right now, we’re giving up our privacy and we don’t always know it. The challenge is that privacy is being used as a commodity. Give up your privacy, you get something in return like better service and that’s very tempting for people, but some of us, we may want to pay the extra dollar to not have all of that information tracked.

Maybe I’m of the generation where I want informed consent. Now, my daughter will probably have no issue. She’ll most likely always want the latest and greatest because she’s growing up as a digital native, in a world where you are online or asleep, as Eric Schmidt has said. She’ll probably say, “Of course I will give up my geo-position because I want my friends to know where I am, I want companies to know not what I’m purchasing but why I’m purchasing so they can provide me service before I ask.”

She’ll be living in a customized world that I can’t even imagine today.

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Why does the one-way model of governing persist, in your view? As Lincoln said, “We’re all born originals, but we die copies.” To me, that describes the arc of a political campaign.

We begin original and authentic during the campaign, but by the time we are termed out, we’re just like the ones who came before us.

We die copies. The process of governing takes away your authenticity, takes away that voice.

I don’t care what your political stripe is, you see that happen with all politicians. We might romanticize their impact after they are gone, but in actuality, while they governed, they encountered great friction and struggle in truly engaging with the public.

Living well is another art that Peggy Osterkamp has mastered. Peggy, a renowned weaver, just had her first one-woman show. After working in her studio, she comes home to The Tamalpais, where she’s part of a weekly walking group and the nightly “dinner party”. She doesn’t have to worry about cooking, cleaning or medical care; perhaps you shouldn’t either. To learn more, call Soussan Cirillo at (415) 464-1755.

Are you excited for the America’s Cup? We worked so hard to get it here so it’s great to finally see it about to begin. To see a little bit of the AC world series, it gives people a sense of what it’s all about, but no one has seen these AC72s in competition. I think that’s going to change people who are on the sidelines and still wondering what all of this hype is about. My whole idea — the whole point of working so hard to get it — is to keep it, so they [Oracle] have to win. Then we build on it. This is the beginning of what I hope will become a legacy for the city. m

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ranching Local ranchers are finding that a woman’s place isn’t in making the food, it’s in growing it.

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nside a spacious barn, a rancher adeptly heaves bales of hay into a pickup truck, using steel hay-hooks in either hand. Sunlight filters through cracks in the old wood walls and the air smells sweetly of alfalfa.

This moment is the picture of country life. Go ahead and imagine it: the tall figure standing atop a pile of hay, the beat-up cowboy boots, the blue jeans, the big truck. But the picture has one difference most might not have envisioned.

This particular rancher’s work jacket is pale pink and her oversize sunglasses have rose-colored frames.

Meet Bobbie Hall, a lifelong cattle rancher and one of the dozens of women in the North Bay running a ranch.

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From pastures to dairy farms, local women are wearing the pants in what is still largely thought of as a man’s world. You may find them writing business plans, managing hired hands or mucking out milking barns — all part of the job on the modern ranch.

“I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing,” says Hall, 60, a fourth-generation Olema rancher who started working cattle when she was a kid. “I was very happy to be my dad’s boy, on the horse and with the cattle all the time.”

Of course, there never has been such a thing as a “woman’s role” on the ranch. In the past, as with today, that role varies with each individual. But a combination of modern social values and a rising demand for local and artisan foods has led to more opportunities for local agriculture.

As a result, many women are finding their niche in farming, whether they are beginners just starting out or the next generation taking over the family business.

“It is really inspiring to see young women coming home and starting new businesses with their families,” says Patricia Hickey, stewardship director with the Marin Agricultural

Land Trust. “They are going to college, coming back, and reinvigorating their family dairies or ranches and helping bring them into the 21st century.”

Overall, small family farms — the kind where one or two people can manage the bulk of the work — are in steep decline around the nation. A century ago, nearly 40 percent of Americans lived on farms. Today, less than 1 percent do — and most of those farms are large-scale operations where the owners have little hands-on relationship with the land or livestock.

Thoug h ra nching ha s a lso declined in Ma r in a nd Sonoma counties, this area is faring better than much of the country thanks to a combination of visionary land protection laws and a growing demand for local specialty foods. As a result, new farmers are finding a place on the land — and many of the family farms that have been around for generations are able to hang on.

“Today, family farms are more of a business — they are more business oriented, and there are new challenges that have provided new roles for the women involved,” says Dominic Grossi, president of the Marin County Farm Bureau.

Opposite page: Stewart Ranch barn in Olema.

This page: U2 Ranch owner Bobbie Hall with her dog Bailey and part of her herd on pastureland in Olema.

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On a chilly winter day Hall drives slowly into a pasture on the outskirts of Point Reyes. Bellowing, jostling Black Angus surround the pickup, their shining eyes and moist dark muzzles pointed in her direction as attentively as any pet’s. Hall puts the truck in low gear and hops out, letting it chug unattended across the pasture while she climbs in back and tosses pats of hay to the herd. These days, this is how she spends most of her workday in the winter: moving from pasture to pasture, feeding more than 300 pairs of cows and calves.

Hall says her cattle are now prized for their genetics as well as their meat. She, and her father before her, spent decades carefully breeding a fine herd. “These aren’t just cows,” Hall says. “There are tons of genetics stacked up in there.”

Just a few miles south on Highway One, another cluster of seemingly identical bovines are scattered across a hillside. This herd belongs to two generations of ranching women: Amanda Wisby and her 83-yearold mother, JoA nn Stewar t.

Today Wisby runs both the cattle and the family’s horse camp, but Stewart took the ranch over from her father in the early 1950s, when she was just 25.

“As far back as I can remember, I wanted to be a rancher,” says Stewart. “I grew up feeling

it doesn’t matter what your sex is, in terms of ability. It certainly hasn’t mattered for me — I ranched here for 50 or 60 years.”

Stewart got a degree from UC Davis, where she was one of few women studying agriculture. “There was a saying that the women who went up there were after an Mrs. degree,” she says, adding that even after leaving school she was aware of being a minority in the profession. “My father said you can be anything you want to be, but you have to have an education. I guess you could say I didn’t really give a damn about the rest of the world. If you don’t like what I do — tough.”

The key to her success, and later to her daughter’s success, has been adapting to change, Stewart reflects, and the job of each generation is to help the farm keep up with the times: “You can’t survive by doing what was done in the past — you’ve got to go ahead.”

Opposite page: A barn on Stewart Ranch.

This page: Joanne Stewart and a horse and cattle grazing on the ranch.

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On the outskirts of Petaluma, third-generation dairy rancher Jana McClelland is one of many young people taking that approach. After graduating from college more than 10 years ago, McClelland returned home to her parents’ ranch.

Since then the family has built the farm up to 900 cows, added an artisanal butter factory and a pumpkin patch, and made the place a destination offering grass-fed chicken eggs and farm tours. McClelland won’t take credit for the changes, though.

“The farm is always growing from within,” she says. “Mom and Dad both always wanted to make products; now that there are three of us, we have time to do it.”

Though women’s role in ranching has become more prominent in modern times, they have historically played a much larger role in agriculture than most people realize. Small family farms truly were just that — farms run by families.

Women raised children, kept house and cooked for large groups of hired help. Often they also did the books, built fences and milked cows alongside their husbands, sons and brothers. Virtually every longtime ranching family has a tale to tell about the tough women in its past.

“My aunts worked side by side with their brothers in the family business,” says rancher Ed Grossi. “We have pictures of them splitting firewood with their father, just doing the work that men did, and milking cows — they each had to milk 20 to 25 cows a day, by hand.

“If there is any misconception, it is about how really strong the women of the early generations were,” he adds. “There is an anecdotal story that there was more than one wife who helped her husband milk in the morning, had the child after breakfast and was back in the barn milking again in the afternoon, because they had to be.” m

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Opposite page, clockwise from top left: McClelland’s Dairy in Petaluma; Jana McClelland; curious goats. This page, clockwise from upper left: Plymouth Rock chickens; entrance to the dairy on Bodega Avenue; workers in the milking shed; livestock barn; calves.

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Music With more than 100 live performances every week, the heart of the Bay Area music scene just might beat the strongest in Marin.

By Carol Pott  Photos by Tim Porter

Marin and live music have been synonymous for decades, and many famous rock stars call this sleepy county of 250,000 home. While some of them maintain partial anonymity, many are actively writing and playing music heard within and well beyond our borders. Historically, Marin’s music scene has included platinum albums recorded at Sausalito’s The Plant Studios by artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Dan Fogelberg, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Jimmy Cliff and more. There were those legendary star-studded parties once held at the Trident, where Janis Joplin had her own table and the Rolling Stones demanded a private room. And few can forget the Grateful Dead years or Mill Valley’s famous Village Music record store that closed in 2007. Some may assume the glory days are gone, especially given the past decade’s closure of local landmarks like the original Sweetwater on Throckmorton, where acts like Carlos Santana and Elvis Costello played. But as summer 2013 blazes forward, Marin’s music scene, with 100-plus live music events weekly and an abundance of places to see them, is stronger than ever. Here are four top local listening spots.

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The new Sweetwater Music Hall is an intimate space with a million-dollar Meyer Sound and suspended-speaker system. The club, which reopened last year in Mill Valley’s Masonic Hall, attracts some national acts (Los Lobos, Elvis Costello, Jackie Greene), due in part to the pull of investors like former Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir. Located right in the heart of downtown, the Sweetwater has a popular cafe serving what chef Gordon Drysdale dubs “haute stoner cuisine” and a diverse music program that books local and national touring acts. “There is no lack of musical talent in the Bay Area,” general manager Aaron Kayce says. “It is a great position to be in as a talent buyer, but we are definitely looking to attract national acts and sell out our club.” The venue still holds open mic nights, always has free music in the courtyard on Sundays and live-streams some of its shows through Weir’s San Rafael–based virtual studio Tamalpais Research Institute.

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Opener: Singer Storm Large at Sweetwater. This page: Sweetwater’s lively bar action and wall-to-wall fans are as much of a draw as the music.

Opposite page: Storm Large takes advantage of the sound system.

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All About the Sound Audiophiles will be impressed with the technical specs of North Bay venues’ state-of-the-art sound systems, but everyone will notice music in small clubs has never sounded better. All places mentioned in this story spent money on high-end audio systems and acoustics professionally designed for the space. There was a time when the-louder-the-better was status quo, forcing patrons to wear earplugs or risk hearing loss. But today’s discerning owners put their investors’ dollars into systems meant to envelop rather than chase listeners away. Club-goers will agree it was definitely a sound investment.

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The Fenix, rising out of empty storefronts in downtown San Rafael earlier this year, will impress even the most discerning audio buffs. The audiophile-friendly sound system, which includes a top-of-the-line Midas Digital console and integrated EAW speaker system, is the work of acoustician John Storyk, who designed the system for Lincoln Center. The venue is also a full multitrack production studio.

Merl Saunders Jr. manages the music program. “We’re set up to make magic every night,” the son of the famous keyboardist says. In homage to the Grateful Dead tradition, Saunders books some jam bands, but the focus is eclectic: “We are looking to attract some new and interesting music to Marin.” Though the posh supper-club ambience attracts people from the county and beyond, all shows are also streamed live on the website for listeners at home.

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With the largest collection of craft beers on tap in Marin, Hopmonk Novato is a verdant beer garden in a mall parking lot on the site of the short-lived Southern Pacific Smokehouse (which had an eight-month run before it abruptly closed). Opened last year by Dean Biersch, cofounder of Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants, the club drew attention in March when it canceled a Michelle Shocked show in favor of a comedy night benefiting the LGBT community after clips of the singer’s apparent anti-gay rant at Yoshi’s San Francisco were posted on YouTube. “This is just one way we could support the local community and do the right thing in the county,” general manager Bill DeCarli says. With a Yamaha and McCauley system able to handle even the most monster guitar riffs, the club leans toward Grateful Dead–style jam bands in its programming but levels out with roots, bluegrass, pop, tribute bands and Americana.

Opposite page: The 1960s band It’s a Beautiful Day takes the stage at the Fenix. This page, from top: big screen TVs hang over Hopmonk’s bar; The Jefferson Starship rocks the room featuring original guitarist Paul Kantner and vocalist Cathy Richardson.

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Terrapin Crossroads has been creating community with its homegrown appeal and multigenerational programs since it opened last year. Inspired to create a West Coast version of Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles (a community-oriented all-ages venue in Woodstock, N.Y.), former Grateful Dead bassist and current Furthur member Phil Lesh and wife Jill found a dated canal-side restaurant site in San Rafael and transformed it into a cultural center organized around music, family and food. “We are really trying to build community,” says Jill. “This is a place to hang out, eat a family-style meal, and listen to music. This is our response to having an empty nest.” What used to be a cavernous room for private parties is now an intimate concert space with sparkling acoustics where the Terrapin Family Band, which includes the Leshes’ two sons, is often joined by world-class musicians like Warren Haines, John Medeski, Luther Dickinson, John Scofield and of course Phil Lesh for jawdropping sets. Indeed, being at Terrapin is like lounging in the Lesh family room, only with delicious food by chef Nathan Clark.

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Drop in on one of these or other neighborhood clubs (see sidebar) and you are just as likely to catch a jam by locals Carlos Santana, Tom Waits or Sammy Hagar as you are to hear your neighbor performing at an open mic. The challenge is choosing which of the county’s multiple music shows to attend. Local acts to watch for include Matt Jaffe & the Distractions, whose award-winning single “Backs of Our Eyelids” was a finalist in the 2013 International Songwriting Competition, and the funk-revival Monophonics, with mind-melting music evoking ’70s blaxploitation flicks. There’s also Fairfax’s Beso Negro, whose dark and infectious Gypsy swing moves even those with two left feet to dance till they drop, and Soul Pie, with hard-edged contemporary-rock guitar riffs Jimmy Page would adore. For pointers in the right direction, check out localmusicvibe.com, a list of shows and venues developed by locals Dave and Shelley Champine. Then go hear some music — it’s all happening right here in Marin.

More Music Venues Sausalito Harmonia (formerly The Plant Studios), 2200 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.596.6870. Reggae, roots, Americana, pop, rock and country. harmoniamarin.com No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Jazz, blues, rock, roots and open mic.

Seahorse, 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Salsa, tango, jazz, funk and blues. sausalitoseahorse.com Mill Valley 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley. Jazz, big band, jam, roots, choral, classical and swing. 142throckmortontheatre.com San Rafael Fourth Street Tavern, 711 Fourth Street, San Rafael, 415.454.4044. Rock, blues, alternative, country, roots, Gypsy and Americana.

George’s, 842 Fourth Street, San Rafael. Dance, rock, pop, jazz, swing and disco. georgesnightclub.com Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview Street, San Rafael, 415.457.3993. Jazz, blues and swing. panamahotel.com Novato Finnegan’s Marin, 877 Grant Avenue, Novato, 415.899.1516. Rock, Americana, country, acoustic, singer/songwriter, open mic and karaoke.

Fairfax 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Reggae, hip-hop, alternative, funk, soul, beat and rock.

19broadway.com Peri’s Bar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910. Rock, soul, blues, jam, open mic and writer meetups. perisbar.com The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.485.1182.

Blues, rock, roots, Irish night, ukulele jams and open mic. sleepingladyfairfax.com West Marin Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio, 415.662.2219. Rock, country, Americana, blues, singer/ songwriter, old-timey and international. ranchonicasio.com Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas.

Rock, funk, country, Gypsy, jam, jazz, open mic and karaoke.

Old Western Saloon, 11201 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.1661. Blues, country, rockabilly, Americana, roots and singer/songwriter.

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Whether you’re young or old, it makes sense to talk to a professional when dealing with questions of money. By Carrie Kirby

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In some cultures, it is not at all uncommon to talk about money.

When I lived in Beijing, I had the same conversation, in Mandarin, with almost every taxi driver I met.

Driver: How much money do you make?

Me: Um ... Not too much.

Driver: And how much is your rent?

The driver would get frustrated with my reticence, and I would explain that in the United States, we just don’t talk about how much money we make, how much we spend or how much we have.

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e s hou l d ta l k about it, at least with one person: a wealth manager or financial planner. Working with one of these professionals can help us avoid costly money mistakes and, maybe most important, give us peace of mind.

Sondra and Craig Lewis welcome me into their San Rafael ranch house, with its floor-to-ceiling windows through which white golf carts can be seen rolling through the neighborhood golf course. Sondra, a well-put-together woman with long, straight hair, apologizes for the touch of chaos an ongoing renovation has brought to the home.

“We don’t always have dishes all over the dining room table,” she says. While contractors remodel the kitchen and family room, the dining room is serving as a makeshift kitchen, with the former contents of the cabinets filling every available surface, and a section of kitchen counter, complete with still-working stove top, standing along one wall. For washing dishes, there is the laundry room sink.

The cooking arrangements aren’t the most uncomfortable thing about undertaking a major remodeling project like this.

The really uncomfortable thing is wondering if you’re making the right financial choices, she notes. “With each check I write, I think, there goes another little bit of the college fund.

But at the same time, I want to love my surroundings.”

Sondra sits down next to Craig on the couch and looks over at daughter Sydney, 5, and son Shane, 7, playing with Legos on the fireplace hearth. She explains how certified financial planner Katy Song helped them understand that they can renovate their home without robbing the kids’ college funds.

Song, based in Mill Valley, specializes in helping parents of young children balance their spending and saving needs.

First, she helped the couple decide to move into a new home instead going to the expense of expanding their smaller, older house in another neighborhood. Then they allocated a portion of their savings to a renovation fund.

Song also analyzed the Lewises’ spending and suggested changes. Craig realized he probably had enough golf clubs.

Cutting back on dining out, though, might have to wait until the kitchen stove is back in the kitchen.

Analyzing the budget is one of the major ways Song helps Marin families, for whom monthly outflows of $12,000 or more are not unusual, especially if the kids need full-time child care, she says. “People don’t understand where their money’s going. ‘We’re making over $250,000, we haven’t taken a vacation in a year, we drive old cars, where is it going?’

When you don’t know where your money’s going, you feel anxious, and that trickles down to your kids.”

After consulting a planner, “we felt relieved to be more organized,” Craig says. And after the remodel wraps up, the couple plans to consult Song again to strategize about saving for retirement and college.

Sondra and Craig are still in their 40s, with plenty of earning years ahead of them — she as a human resources analyst, he as a structural engineer. That is a great time to start working with a financial professional, says Greg Friedman, a CFP and cofounder of San Rafael wealth management firm Private Ocean. “You can do really great decision making in your 30s and 40s that has solid impact 30 years out.” m a r i n j u ly 2 0 1 3 57

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Some wealth managers have a minimum portfolio size they work with; they might manage accounts of $500,000 and up, or start at $2 million. But even if you haven’t accumulated significant assets yet, seeing a professional can help you get your ducks in a row. “I see people of every age, every income level,” says Bob Goldman, a Sausalito planner who charges an hourly fee instead of the more typical 1 to 2 percent of assets.

They call themselves by different names — wealth managers, financial planners or advisers — but all these financial professionals help clients make important decisions about their money such as allocating the investments in retirement accounts, setting budgets and planning for children’s education and eventual inheritance. One important thing to know when hiring an adviser is how they get paid; some are compensated only by your fee, while others may earn commissions on finan-

You can do really great decisionmaking in your 30s and 40s that has solid impact 30 years out. cial products they sell you, and some combine both methods.

The advisers featured in this article operate on a fee-only basis.

Marin is one of the most expensive counties in the United States to live in, w ith a median home price of $850,000 as of March, according to the county assessor’s office. Marin’s cost of living index is 165.6, compared to a nationwide baseline figure of 100.

That makes careful planning at all income levels especially important, Goldman says. “People who have good incomes and are not spendthrifts find it extremely difficult to successfully live here. It’s true in the whole Bay Area, but the difficulty is really acute in Marin.”

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Working with a manager is also a good idea even if you’ve been very successful in your career and feel you have good judgment about money, says Dave Shore, a founding partner at Marin Financial Advisors in Larkspur. Shore cites overconfidence bias, a psychological phenomenon in which we believe our judgments are more accurate than they really are, which often leads to money mistakes. Overconfidence bias crops up a lot in the Bay Area, he says.

“We think, we’ve always been top of our class, we tend to think life is a meritocracy, so the same rules should apply in money management,” Shore says. But if you’re not trained in the principles used by wealth managers, you’re unlikely to avoid errors no matter how smart you are.

Building a model that accounts for earnings, savings and what you want out of your money — when you want to retire, what you would like to leave to the kids and what charitable donations you want to make, for example — allows advisers to tell clients how much investment risk they need to take on to get there, says James Demmert, managing partner at Sausalito’s Main Street Research investment and wealth management firm. “Too many families have taken way more risk than they needed to,” leading to unnecessary losses when the stock market crashed in 2008, he says.

For some clients, the problem is, believe it or not, having too much money.

“A good portion of our clients have that problem — ‘how is this wealth going to affect the next generation?’ ” Demmert says about planning for heirs. For these clients, making a model can help them figure out how much they can safely give to charity now, instead of leaving everything to their estate.

Many people want to retire early nowadays, and yet Marin wealth managers also see clients who postpone retirement out of love for their work or who never fully retire in the traditional sense.

Joseph Anthony Matan, a 77-year-old orthopedic surgeon, sets down his coffee at Peet’s in Bon Air Center and announces, “I’m going to retire on Sept. 30, 2014.”

Well, sort of. Matan, who is one of Shore’s clients, will close his Pinole practice. But he will continue conducting his weekly orthopedic clinic at San Quentin State Prison.

Matan, wearing a blue San Jose State sweatshirt — one of his 11 grandchildren is on the football team there — and carrying a battered Samsung non-smart phone, does not conform to any image of a well-heeled surgeon at the end of a successful career. He started working with Shore only about eight years ago. “I didn’t have any wealth before that,” he says with a grin.

At that time, Matan and wife Kay, who holds a doctorate in education, had just sold their home in Ross and moved into a rental property, leaving them with a substantial sum to invest. “Before that, I spent all my money putting the kids through college, law school, medical school,” he says, counting off his six children and their careers on his fingers: There’s his son the surgeon and his five daughters, an attorney, a real estate agent, a school administrator, a teacher and

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a manager. Matan himself got his medical training in the navy and stayed in the service for 12 years.

Matan credits Shore’s management with getting them through the 2008 financial crisis without catastrophic losses.

He’s also turned to Shore for everyday financial advice, such as how best to help his adult children financially.

The Matans are now set up to live comfortably into their 90s, he says. They just purchased a two-bedroom condo in Solano County on the advice of their daughter the real estate agent.

The couple hadn’t expected to leave Marin for retirement, but when they found the perfect condo with a beautiful kitchen in Vallejo, they decided to go for it. Saving about $1,000 a month compared to staying in Marin is just the icing on the cake.

“The single biggest issue that we deal with is people outliving their money,” Private Ocean’s Friedman notes, emphasizing the need for responsible planning. “Regardless of how much wealth you have, you can build up a spending and cost structure that exceeds the assets.”

For many couples, leaving Marin is a retirement requirement. Bob Goldman recalls one pair of clients, a doctor and an executive, who were having trouble figuring out how to save enough to retire when and how they wanted. “We

could not make their retirement plan work,” he says. Then the couple mentioned that they had considered moving to Washington state. “All of a sudden everything falls into place. You’re moving to a state where housing prices are

People who have good incomes and are not spendthrifts find it extremely difficult to successfully live here. It’s true in the whole Bay Area, but the difficulty is really acute in Marin. lower, where cost of living is lower, where there’s no state tax,” Goldman says. “What was looking like a very grim future turned into a bright future.”

Of course, it would be even better to be able to retire without saying good-bye to the bay views, breathtaking redwoods, cuisine and culture that make Marin such a sought-after place to live. “The majority of my clients want to save enough so they don’t have to move out of the area in retirement,” Song says. m

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hot off the press •• Both the summer of sailing and Marin Magazine’s Race for the Cup — the ultimate guide to all things America’s Cup — have arrived. For those who don’t know much about sailing or don’t understand what all the hoopla is about: The next 56 pages will make you a sailing fan and inspire you to tune in to the races or find a spot along the shore. And salty sailors who know all there is to know on the topic can find articles and photos by some of sailing’s best journalists; even the diehards will doubtless learn something new. Pull it out. Get the cover signed by your favorite sailors and enjoy the guide — and the 34th America’s Cup.

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2 1991, Sète, South of France. This was the first circling between two International America’s Cup Class (IACC) yachts, which at the time was mandated by a new rule specifically designed for the America’s Cup. Paul Cayard is steering Il Moro di Venezia and Marc Pajot is skippering France 1. Both teams decided to have a joint training session to check progress before shipping the boats to California. It turned out that maneuverability was one of the big improvements over the previous 12-meter class, as shown by the sharp curve written on the sea surface by the wake of the white boat.

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3 2000, Auckland, New Zealand. Another great moment in the modern history of the America’s Cup was the Louis Vuitton Cup finals. Never had we seen such a closely contested racing series than this one between Luna Rossa in Francesco de Angelis and Paul Cayard in America One. This is match racing at its best, with the two boats and crews morphing into one instrument in the hands of two ferocious skippers, each using every bit of their tactical skills to sail faster than the opponent. Luna Rossa finally won this race, but was eventually defeated by Team New Zealand with Russell Coutts as skipper.

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Who? The work of award-winning writers and photographers grace these pages. America’s Cup photographer Gilles Martin-Raget shares his top five America’s Cup moments.

4 2011, Marin County, Calif. To be an America’s Cup photographer, whether working for a team, for the event organizer or for the media, is a very demanding job. Not only do you shoot sailing, but you also shoot all the ambiences, the people and the behindthe-scenes moments, and, of course, the America’s Cup trophy. I must say it is an absolute privilege to be allowed to have a private photo session with the trophy.

For me it is always very emotional to see it arrive in a new place. With all the names of the competitors engraved on the Cup itself, it carries all the ghosts of those skippers, owners, designers and crew who have been fighting for it.

On this day, we had the opportunity to photograph the Cup in various places in San Francisco and we finished the day across the Golden Gate Bridge in the Marin Headlands. What a moment.

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Summer R of Sailing

PLANNER

ACING ON THE BAY promises to be packed with thrills, chills and most likely spills as the teams seek to challenge Oracle Team USA for the glory of holding aloft the coveted America’s Cup trophy. Keep track of your favorite team as it progresses through the Louis Vuitton Cup round-robins, semifinals and finals in July and August on marinmagazine.com/americascup. The championship schedules are listed below along with September’s Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in September. And those brave enough to guess the outcome can enter our Race for the Cup contest and win a dinner at a local restaurant: submit your picks to marinmagazine.com/cupwinner by August 1. S.M.

5 2009, San Diego, Calif. It’s been fantastic to be able to witness the birth of USA-17, the giant trimaran that won the 33rd America’s Cup in Valencia, Spain. Day after day, we watched the evolution of what was already a huge trimaran into an even more powerful monster equipped with the biggest solid wing ever built. When the wing was set for the first time in San Diego it was amazing to see this boat, which had previously been merely tacking, sail through the sea, turning and accelerating like a Formula One race car. The observers from Team Alinghi were a bit concerned to see the sudden increase of strength in the American challenger. It was great to be part of this America’s Cup winning team.

This photo: Racing will be visible from the Marina Green, where spectators can watch from yacht clubs, private tents and bleachers at the America's Cup Village. Below: The boats will finish the course in front of America's Cup Park.

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July The month of July features an opening ceremony and fleet racing event (July 4 weekend) and the warm-up series for the LV Cup main event.

August 17–30

LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINALS WHAT TO EXPECT The final series of the “play-offs,” the Louis Vuitton

Cup finals reveal which team’s investment of two years of design, testing and training ultimately pays off. This series will feature two 30-minute races a day, over seven days.

STRATEGY CALL Take the first seven wins and you are headed to the

America’s Cup finals. The winner will get a week to rest up, recover and repair if necessary, before taking on defender Oracle.

September 7–21

AMERICA’S CUP FINALS WHAT TO EXPECT The granddaddy of the summer of sailing, the

America’s Cup finals will feature two 30-minute races per day until there is a victor (future dates will be announced). Expect tight, tactical racing in the more moderate September breezes.

STRATEGY CALL Time for the teams to leave it all out on the water.

This is where two competitors will need to find the edge, without falling over it. The first to register nine wins will sail away with the trophy.

RED BULL YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP September 1–4 WHAT TO EXPECT A new event for the Cup, the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will see future stars of the sport competing in AC45s in what promises to be some of the most exciting racing of the summer. Featuring some of the world’s top 19- to 24-year-old sailors, it includes national teams from Australia, France, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland and two teams each from New Zealand and America (San Diego and San Francisco).

When? Events kick off in July with an opening ceremony and fleet racing. We’ve included the important dates all the way through to the championship racing in September.

STRATEGY CALL Teams will all be

competing together, fleet-race style, with a low-point scoring system, so it’s all about finishing at the top, as consistently as possible.

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SINCE 1851, ONLY four countries (Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United States) have won the America’s Cup, making it arguably the toughest trophy in sport to win.

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1848 Made of ornate sterling silver, the Cup is one of several off-the-shelf trophies crafted by Great Britain’s Garrard & Co.

1851 The Marquess of Anglesey Henry William Paget buys the Cup and donates it for the Royal Yacht Squadron’s 1851 annual regatta around the Isle of Wight.

The yacht America — and the namesake country the boat represents — becomes the Cup’s first winner.

Why? It’s all about the trophy, considered the oldest in sports.

Learn the details of its history.

1857 The members of the America syndicate name the trophy after the winning yacht and donate it to the New York Yacht Club via a Deed of Gift that provides a structure for all future Cup races.

1857–1980 Famous Americans such as Harold Vanderbilt, Ted Turner and Dennis Conner fight hard to defend the Cup, keeping it in the U.S. for more than a century.

winning back the Cup he lost. The Cup stays in San Diego through 1992.

1995 Russell Coutts and Team New Zealand defeat Conner in a 5–0 victory and take the Cup to New Zealand. The Kiwis successfully defend in 2000.

1997 A Maori protester takes a sledgehammer to the Cup, pulling it from its trophy case within the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. The damage is so severe that it is feared that the Cup is irreparable, but Garrard & Co. is able to restore the Cup to its original condition.

2003 Swiss challenger Alinghi, sponsored

by Ernesto Bertarelli, with Russell Coutts and most of the former Team New Zealand sailors on board, wins the Cup and brings it to Valencia, Spain. The Alinghi team successfully defends the Cup in 2007.

1983 With growing interest from multiple countries, the Louis Vuitton Cup is created.

The country that wins that series earns the right to challenge the defender for the Cup.

2010 BMW Oracle Racing wins, bringing the Cup back to the U.S. after a more than 15-year absence. San Francisco Bay is selected as the next home for the Cup.

1983 Australia delivers New York Yacht

2013 Led by Skipper Jimmy Spithill, the American defender Oracle Team USA Racing attempts to retain the Cup against a team from New Zealand, Sweden or Italy. The race will take place on San Francisco Bay.

Club’s first loss in 132 years and 26 challenges, taking the Cup down under.

1987 Dennis Conner stages one of the greatest comebacks in sports history,

Clockwise from top: Dean Barker helms the final race for the Kiwis' win, 2000; Paul Cayard and Italy's Il Moro take the LV Cup, 1992; Russell Coutts' first Cup victory for New Zealand, 1995; Larry Ellison's USA-17 wins for the Golden Gate Yacht Club, 2010; Dennis Conner brings the Cup home, 1987.

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eople travel from all over the world to enjoy what the Bay Area has to offer. Besides the plentiful mountain biking and hiking options, here are a few more reasons to stay local this summer.

Clockwise from top left: The cable boarding course; Fisherman’s Wharf; the 2013 Pacifics; Chinatown; cable boarding action.

Look Ma, No Boat

Gone are the days when you need a boat or even a friend with a boat to perfect your wakeboard power slides. Now $30 and a drive to Sacramento (well, Pleasant Grove, technically) gives adventure seekers access to Wake Island, an 80-acre cable park, the first in California.

How it Works Cable lines are suspended in the air from a series of towers surrounding a small lake. Participants wait in line at the starting dock, holding on to a towrope. As the cable arrives, it hooks up with a top rope and continues on its way, pulling the rider off the starting dock and out onto the water. “Going straight is fairly easy, but as you make the turn around the lake the cable has to switch from one tower to the next and this causes the line to jerk,” says Josh Michaels, a father of two from Tiburon. “I took a serious header, but my 14-year-old daughter managed it.”

Michaels and his wife and kids first discovered cable boarding while visiting his parents in Florida. Upon returning to Marin, they looked for a park close to home. “The place in Florida didn’t have a beginner’s area, so you kind of had to know what you were doing to have fun,” says Michaels. “What’s nice about Wake Island is they have a practice pond that’s great for anyone.” The main cable, however, is not for the faint of heart — cable riding definitely qualifies as an extreme sport. For something slightly tamer, use a kneeboard for your cable riding experience. As the name suggests, you kneel rather than stand. Because your center of gravity is lower, this method is

easier to master than the wakeboard, which requires the rider to be standing.

Cost Monday–Thursday before 2 p.m., $29 for one hour; all-day pass $59. Friday–Sunday and weekdays after 2 p.m., $39; all-day pass $69.

Includes wakeboard, kneeboard, helmet and life jacket rental. wakeislandwatersports.com on a boat If you want to try waterskiing on the real thing, here are a few places to rent powerboats nearby: • Lake Berryessa Boats and ski rentals, starts at $465 for an 8-hour day, lakeberryessaboats.com.

• Lake Sonoma Boat and ski rentals, starts at $540 for an eight-hour day, lakesonoma.com.

• Clear Lake Boat and ski rentals, starts $365 for an eight-hour day, disneyswatersports.com.

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Tourist for a Day

Marin shares an international landmark with one of the most visited destinations on the planet, but when was the last time you crossed the Golden Gate Bridge to visit San Francisco as a tourist? Besides the exciting new America’s Cup village and park (located at Piers 27/29 right next to the new Exploratorium) there are so many interesting landmarks in San Francisco to visit.

On a Budget Get the nine-day San Francisco CityPASS and save nearly 50 percent on attraction admissions. Take a Blue & Gold bay cruise, visit those adorable otters at the Aquarium of the Bay or spend time at a classic Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant.

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Pacifics Home Games Tuesday, July 2 vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3 vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, July 4 vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika, 1:15 p.m.

Friday, July 5 vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, July 6 vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika, 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 7 vs. Maui Na Koa Ikaika, 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23 vs. East Bay Lumberjacks, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24 vs. East Bay Lumberjacks, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, July 25 vs. East Bay Lumberjacks, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, July 26 vs. Vallejo Admirals, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, July 27 vs. Vallejo Admirals, 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 28 vs. Vallejo Admirals, 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30 vs. Sonoran Explorers, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31 vs. Sonoran Explorers, 7:05 p.m.

also includes unlimited rides on Muni buses, streetcars and cable cars. citypass.com/ san-francisco The Real Tour This award-winning tour utilizes public transportation and muscle power (as in you’re hoofing the hills) to tour secret stairways, unique neighborhoods and stunning gardens — all in the name of being green. Tours start at $35 for just a downtown tour, or $65 for the entire city. therealsftour.com Sit and Listen Try the San Francisco version of a hop-on-hop-off bus informational tour. The double-decker bus stops at all of the major attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown and North Beach. Opt for the entire city tour, or hop off in the Haight for

some shopping, then get back on the bus to make lunch in Chinatown, starting at $33 per person. allsanfranciscotours.com Mimi Towle

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

What better way to make the most of your surroundings than spending an afternoon enjoying some garlic fries and rooting for the home team at AT&T Park? Baseball is, after all, the great American pastime, and the San Francisco Giants have won the World Series in two of the past three years. Take the ferry and make a day of it — the Larkspur and Sausalito boats will land you at the historic Ferry Building for around $9, with a 25-minute walk down the Embarcadero to

the stadium, or get right to the park on the Giants Ferry for $11. Be sure to purchase your Giants Ferry tickets in advance. For a twist on the usual bleacher seat, charter a boat like the Barbary Ghost, $80 a person, to McCovey Cove — bring your paddleboard along and you might get lucky enough to catch a fly ball in the cove. thebarbaryghost.com, sfgiants.com If you’re looking to stay in Marin, you can still go out to the ball game, as Marin is now home to the San Rafael Pacifics, an independent minor league team. Head to Albert Park in San Rafael and enjoy some baseball right in your backyard. Check out our Q&A with the general manager and president of the Pacifics, Mike Shapiro (page 28). pacificsbase ball.com Calin Van Paris m m a r i n j u ly 2 0 1 3 71

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Taste of Paradise

If you can’t get to the islands, bring Hawaii to you via these three island-made treats. MIMI TOWLE

1 Mill Valley’s own Sammy Hagar, the rocker with a knack for turning good times into a profit, has created a new rum. Inspired while driving through the sugarcane fields of Maui, he thought, why not create a rum that would support the local agriculture of the island?

The tasting room is run by his friend and doppelganger Mark Nigbur and is directly across from the famous Hali’imaile restaurant.

Available at BevMo and the Sweetwater as well as online. sammysbeachbarrum.com 2 Serve up a bit of island-style pupus by Kauai Nut Roasters, a family-run business since 2004. If you can’t make it to shops in Hanalei or Poipu, look for the Hawaiian delicacies in markets throughout the state, including Mill Valley Market. kauainutroasters.com 3 Not only does Hawaiian sea salt add the flavor of the islands to any dish, there are health benefits too. The red clay salt is used in purification ceremonies, black salt is known for its detoxifying effects and is used as a digestive aid, while green salt contains bamboo extract prized in Asia for thousands of years. And finally, Kona white sea salt, harvested 2,200 feet below the surface of the sea, is 33 percent lower in sodium than ordinary table salt. seasaltsofhawaii.com

A Cool Stay

The first word that comes to mind when describing the W Scottsdale is “cool” with a capital C. Guests experience not only cool relief from the hot Arizona sun, but a very cool hotel design as well — inside and out. Whether you visit the hotel with your significant other, family or want to plan an office off-site for your company, W Scottsdale has it all: VIP rooms (lower right photo) for a longer stay, a generous and inviting pool area, the Bliss Spa on the premises, even a conference and meeting venue for up to 300 people. The hotel is centrally located and a short walk to restaurants and shopping and a short drive to world-class golf. Just a two-hour flight from SFO, Scottsdale is guaranteed to be warm and sunny when Marin is mired in that winter chill. And it’s never too early to think about booking rooms if you are planning on joining the Giants for spring training in early 2014. wscottsdalehotel.com NIKKI WOOD

SHAPE UP Head to Malibu for The Ranch at Live Oak’s 4.0 program, which includes 8–10 hours per day of exercise (hiking, yoga, body sculpting), a daily massage and a 1,400-calorie diet of vegetarian fare created by the California Health and Longevity Institute. Guests will also undergo diagnostic fitness testing with a Bod Pod body composition assessment and a VO2 Metabolic test. And à la carte services such as medical testing and evaluation, dermatology, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, spa treatments and energy healing are available through the institute. Located in the heart of Conejo Valley near Malibu, the facility offers access to the Spa at Four Seasons, including steam, sauna, whirlpools and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. $3,800 per person. theranchmalibu.com M.T.

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Fire and Water If an epic firework display tops your list of musts for a happy Fourth, you can’t do much better than Tahoe South’s Lights on the Lake — the largest fireworks show on the West Coast. Lake Tahoe has collected some serious accolades in the past couple years (voted Best Lake in America by USA Today readers last year and Yahoo’s seventh best lakeside vacation worldwide this year), so this summer’s Fourth of July festivities, which typically draws crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands, may be the craziest — and most impressive — to date. Viewers will enjoy 25 minutes of choice fireworks choreographed by Pyro-Spectaculars to top 40 hits from the past and present. The show starts at 9:45 p.m. sharp, and facilitators recommend the Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach area, Nevada Beach, Timber Cove Marina, Bijou Community Park, Edgewood Tahoe, the Tallac Historic Site or a boat for optimal viewing. tahoesouth.com CALIN VAN PARIS

tim street-porter (below)

Room With a View

A multimillion-dollar renovation has brought the Oceana Beach Club Hotel to the top of the Santa Monica beach hotel scene. The property features 70 suites — many with ocean views and all with pool views — centered around a refurbished pool area. The seafoam greens, pale blues and bright whites chosen by designer Anthony Baratta are given a 1960s flair that harkens back to the building’s past incarnation as a beach residence. The hotel is just a few blocks away from the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue shopping areas — grab a complimentary beach cruiser bike before you set out. Then feed the hunger brought on by all that shopping at the hotel’s new Tower 8 restaurant helmed by two-star Michelin chef Josiah Citrin. Rates start at $400. oceanabeachclubhotel.com DANIEL JEWETT

Staycation Apps

These smartphone apps will help enhance any experience and maybe even give you a few fresh ideas for local fun. C.V.P. Walk Around

• EveryTrail Leave the guidebook at home and choose your hike with EveryTrail, which offers route maps, travel tips and options for tracking and sharing your journey. everytrail.com • Marin History Museum Visit hundreds of historical and relevant points of interest with this new app. Includes movie locations, Coast Miwok sites and more than 75 shipwrecks dating back to 1595.

Eat + Drink

• California Cheese Trail This list of 150 cheese makers will take you well beyond Marin but there are plenty of locals listed here to keep you happy.

• Farmstand There’s a wealth of locally grown food in Marin, and this app will help you find it by directing you to the nearest farmers’ market. farmstandapp.com • Winery Finder The No. 1 downloaded app for Napa Valley, and for good reason. Winery Finder tracks down free tastings and other offers/deals nearby — more than 140 wineries are included.

Get a Photo

• Postagram Postagram converts your Instagram and other mobile pictures into postcards that can be sent to your loved ones by mail. postagramapp.com

• Speaknphoto Skip the shaky video and add voice to a still shot with this brand new app made in Marin County. Ideal to share who was at a meal or on a hike or where you took that beautiful photo of a sunset.

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Champagne STORY AND PHOTOS BY E.C. GLADSTONE

PHOTO CREDIT

Going beyond the bubbles.

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hich would you choose as your dream

vacation: luxury escape, historical tour or nature retreat? It’s such a common conundrum that you find it on personality tests.

But what if you could combine all three? Even as a seasoned traveler, I wouldn’t have thought it possible — not in equal proportion, surely — until I spent time in a storied destination worthy of rediscovery: France’s Champagne-Ardenne.

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Regardless of your interests, it’s unlikely you’ll be drawn to Champagne without at least a passing fancy for the primary product.

The home of the world’s best bubbly also happens to be a place of pivotal European history (from the ancient Romans to World War II) and — who knew? — even surrounds a forest offering camping, bike trails and geological wonders. All of this is accessible within a twohour-drive radius.

Champagne has, in effect, two capitals, and the city you choose as your embarkation point (less than an hour from Paris via the high-speed TGV rail) can have some influence on the balance of your experience. Reims and Epernay are both quintessential regional French towns with proud local traditions.

Reims is larger and has more history and diversity; Epernay, a bit quieter and simple, is considered the true heart of Champagne country — not to mention home of the mother ship Moet & Chandon plant and majestic Maison Perrier-Jouët. Depending on your outlook, you might prefer staying at Reims’ five-star Château Les Crayères, nestled within its own park; the simpler but modern Le Clos Margot, a bed-and-breakfast connected to Champagne Doyard in tiny Vertus; or, if you’re inclined to roughing it à la française, one of nine camping and caravan sites in the area.

My own week in the region was based in Äy, a satellite of Epernay, at the quaint but

comfortable Hotel Castel Jeanson (a restored 19th-century town house with indoor swimming pool and private baths) run by the Champagne Goutourbe family and literally down the block from Maison Deutz and several other wineries.

La Vie Delicieuse

Regardless of your interests, it’s unlikely you’ll be drawn to Champagne without at least a passing fancy for the primary product.

In different directions, you can explore the Valley of the Ardre, Valley of the Marne or the Côte des Blancs. Renting a car and driving yourself is relatively easy — most of the roads are small and quiet — so long as you keep eyes peeled for directional signs and show patience and courtesy on the one-lane streets. Cycling is also a popular option, particularly in the lowlands around Epernay.

In the Ardre, find Merfy (the lone winery here, Chartogne-Taillet, makes Michael Mina’s house cuvee; get an appointment if you can); Hermonville, with an authentic oak barrel cooper; and Chalons-sur-Vesle, where churches, castles and centuries-old houses abound.

On the slopes circling the central Montagne de Reims are Grand Cru towns

such as Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay and Bouzy (site of a snail farm that offers cooking classes). At many points, flowers can seem almost as plentiful as vines, part of a regional tradition that used many species as early forms of pest control. Should you tire of bubbles (if such a thing is possible), in Louvois stands the Distillerie Guillon, makers of single-malt whiskey, something you certainly don’t see often in France.

South of Epernay in Côte des Blancs, where chardonnay grapes dominate, towns worth a stop include Chouilly (the Nicolas Feuillatte winery tour provides an excellent explanation of modern Champagne-making), Oger, Vertus (home of the Paul Goerg winery) and Nesle-leReposte, with a chèvrerie. In Pierry, I enjoyed a visit to the gorgeous 18th-century Château de la Marquetterie, restored and owned now

by Taittinger, which brings up an important point: If you happen to have a good relationship with a prominent sommelier or wine retailer, by all means ask about any contacts he or she might have here. A personal referral could result in opportunities not generally available to the public.

But even without connections, if you time your visit for harvest from late August to early October, several growers will happily allow

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you to help with the picking (it’s all still done by hand throughout Champagne). As picking times are not decided until very close to the date, nothing is guaranteed. And weather here can be mercurial; while I enjoyed crisp, clear skies throughout my week, everyone noted what a rare stretch it was.

You’ll also find that Champagne is not the only comestible tradition here. Did you know gingerbread dates to 15th-century Reims?

That the ancestor of cookies was created here in the 1690s? That there are several cheese styles native to the region? Not to mention the pink Biscuits Fossier and astounding range of Clovis mustards and vinegars.

Certainly the people of Champagne know how to complement their wines. There are two two-star Michelin restaurants in the area, including Le Parc Les Crayères (at the château of the same name), and one-star Hostellerie La Briquetrie, near Epernay. But even the less ambitious eateries clearly take pride in their offerings. Epernay’s Le Theatre restaurant, with its high-ceilinged plush red dining room, feels like a classic salon of a bygone era, though I enjoyed an impressively up-to-date meal that wouldn’t feel out of place in the best seasonal American destination. Le Table Kobus looks even more traditional inside (think Moulin Rouge) but the menu is thoroughly modern in inspiration, particularly in the category of cheese, from a chèvre mousse amuse-bouche to a fantastically light cheesecake.

In Reims, Côte Cuisine, with casual seating outdoors or an inside high-ceilinged dining room, serves a variety of updated classic dishes, with a particularly nice menu of six different tartares. Even at the pop-up street market on the pedestrian Place Drouet d’Erlon (site of lots of casual cafes and bars) I found an intoxicating array of spices, salts, cured meats and je ne c’est quoi.

The winemakers and growers of Champagne are a fascinating lot, all proud either of their private efforts or of their associations with the bigger houses, but none having the sort of arrogance often associated with the French temperament. While I could pick favorites from the literally hundreds of private labels here, the reality is that trying any of them is sure to be a worthwhile experience, considering the scarcity of most in the U.S. Still, it seems almost mandatory to visit at least one of the major maisons in the heights of Reims: Pommery, Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, G.H. Mumm and Lanson.

March of Time

In fact, you’ll want to carve out at least a full day just for Reims, once the capital of ancient Roman Gaul (with ruins in the city center) and the site where Clovis, first king of a united France, was baptized. The actual spot is where Reims’ Notre-Dame was built, beginning in 1211, and became the place of coronation for

nearly all French kings. Even for those who feel they’ve seen enough historic cathedrals in their life, Notre-Dame de Reims’ various stages of construction, destruction and restoration tell a history more powerfully than words can alone.

A stroll around the city center reveals a further range of architecture, from preRevolution half-timbered houses to the art deco Bibliothèque Carnegie. Across from the Pommery gates is the Villa Demoiselle, a recently restored art nouveau mansion and gardens. And the Capitulation museum preserves the actual spot where the German Luftwaffe surrendered to General Eisenhower

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Civilized Nature

Speaking of fields, the Montagne de Reims parkland practically calls out for you to explore its Faux de Verzy forest, dense with twisted beech trees. Several public stables can be found (as well as a broad spectrum of sports fields) and the southerly Lac du Der has an auto-free cyclist course around its perimeter.

Perhaps the most rewarding time I spent all week (when I wasn’t drinking the bubbles, that is) was my afternoon with Nicolas and Marie-Noelle Rainon, who run the Oenovasion tour company. In a comfortable four-wheel-drive vehicle, we crisscrossed the Montagne de Reims between Reims and Epernay, often on rutted dirt roads, traveling through mostly ungated vineyards, towns and forest as the pair described history, geology, flora and fauna and even stopped to teach my co-travelers and I how to tell chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier vines apart by their leaves. As Nicolas explained (and I would hear again throughout my visit), Champagne growers and winemakers coexist in a unique collective system that controls all aspects of the process while enforcing certain autonomies. It gives the area, both in function and spirit, a kind of odd balance between ambered innocence and efficiency.

We finished back at their headquarters with some local cheeses and a sampling of their own Champagnes Henriet-Bazin (of course they bottle their own; everyone here seems to), but they also offer bespoke tours where you can picnic in the vineyards and

travel by mountain bike or even a vintage ’70s European muscle car.

Should your thirst for Champagne country not yet be sated, you may want to travel a couple more hours south, through Troyes to Côte Des Bar, the southernmost region of Champagne-growing, where there are other intriguing maisons to visit, from the restored manor of Veuve Devaux, next to the trickling remnants of the river Seine (Bar-Sur-Seine) to Charles de Gaulle’s favorite, Drappier (Urville), built over the 12th-century cellars of Clairvaux Abbey. Sample this area’s other wine specialty, Rosé des Riceys, at one of the smaller makers here such as the excellent Jacques Defrance.

Even after five days, I felt like I had barely scratched the surface of worthy diversions here (fishing, hunting, sport aviation and more) and the seemingly endless number of wineries to visit. But my half-ticked to-do list just made me want to plan a return — and soon. m

Even without connections, if you time your visit for harvest from late August to early October, several growers will happily allow you to help with the picking.

michel hetier (left); john hodder (top) — Both: collection civc

in 1945. On the city’s edge, Fort de la Pompelle maintains an extensive collection of artifacts from the Great War, and within the Montagne de Reims park on Mont-Sinaï are the remains of a World War I French army observation post.

Farther afield, Valley of the Marne northwest of Epernay is most known today as the domain of pinot meunier grapes; however, it also includes the historically re-created village of Oeuilly, as well as the locale of Hautvillers, where Dom Perignon first tamed (if you will) the bubbles of Champagne, and a memorial stands to World War I’s two battles of the Marne, in Dormans (1,500 unknown soldiers are interred here).

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Opposite page, bottom: Chardonnay ready for pressing.

This page, clockwise from top: Harvest in Champagne; old vines growing in the pre-phylloxera style at Veuve Clicquot; Champagne — in case you needed a subtle reminder.

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THEATER Thru JUL 7 Dear Elizabeth A story of long-distance friendship. Roda Theatre (Berkeley).

510.647.2949, berkeleyrep.org Thru JUL 28 Scapino Porchlight Theatre Company’s comedy featuring a valet who plays matchmaker. Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross). 415.251.1027, porchlight.net JUL 4–SEPT 2 Oil and Water The San Francisco Mime Troupe returns with a satirical show inspired by recent headlines. Dolores Park (SF). 415.285.1717, sfmt.org JUL 12–AUG 11 The Spanish Tragedy Watch what happens when love and revenge overwhelm common sense. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael). 415.499.4488, marinshakespeare.org

events JUL 3–7 Marin County Fair This year’s annual Fourth of July celebration includes a SchoolsRule theme, rides, games and live music entertainment by Weird Al Yankovic, Eddie Money and more. Marin Center Fairgrounds (San Rafael). marinfair.org

JUL 18–AUG 18 The Dixie Swim Club Four women meet every August for 33 years to gossip and laugh. Barn Theatre (Ross). 415.456.9555, rossvalleyplayers.com

JUL 19–SEP 29 A Comedy of Errors A comedic fusion of Shakespeare’s play with a Wild West theme. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael). 415.499.4488, marinshakespeare.org

DANCE ONGOING Israeli Folk Dancing Learn dances that combine Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Latin and African traditions inspired by the ambience of Israeli festivals.

Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.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 Tuesdays Swing Fever The band pays tribute to jazz artists and composers with selections from its roster of more

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Out & About / calendar opening day performance by Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. Stern Grove (SF). sterngrove.org JUL 2 Beyonce Last year’s featured Super Bowl halftime show performer visits the Bay Area. HP Pavilion (San Jose). 408.287.7070, hppavilion.com

Ian McLagan

• JUL 17 Ian McLagan A night featuring the rock ’n’ roll artist who has collaborated with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley).

415.388.1100, sweetwater musichall.com than 1,000 tunes, every first and third Tuesday.

Panama Hotel (San Rafael). 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com

Symphony. Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View).

415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org

Thru JUL 1 Cosi Fan Tutte Two soldiers investigate their lovers’ devotion, featuring Mozart classics performed by San Francisco Opera. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com

Thru JUL 6 The Tales of Hoffmann The story of a poet’s search for love, presented by the San Francisco Opera. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com

Thru JUL 2 West Side Story in Concert San Francisco Symphony presents the complete musical. Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org Thru JUL 4 American Journeys Celebrate the Fourth of July with rides, fireworks and music by the San Francisco

JUL 6–7 Fillmore Jazz Festival A free festival with live music, gourmet food and local arts and crafts. Fillmore St (SF). 800.310.6563, fillmorejazzfestival.com JUL 8 Ian Anderson The lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist of Jethro Tull performs. War Memorial Opera House (SF). goldenvoice.com JUL 11 Scott Mickelson This month’s Appleberry Jam’s Guitar Pull features Scott Mickelson of the San Francisco band Fat Opie. 415.485.1182, sleepinglady fairfax.com

JUL 13–27 Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival A familyfriendly festival with live bluegrass, fusion and Hawaiian music and food in an outdoor venue. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org JUL 18 Counting Crows and the Wallflowers The rock bands perform as part of the America’s Cup concert series.

America’s Cup Park (SF). americascup.com JUL 19 Foreverland: A Michael Jackson Tribute Four vocalists, four horns and a sixpiece rhythm section revive popular songs from the pop king’s repertoire. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.1100, sweetwatermusic hall.com JUL 25 Weezer Known for songs like “Beverly Hills” and “Buddy Holly,” the American rock band headlines for the America’s Cup concert series. America’s Cup Park (SF). americascup.com

JUL 25–26 Video Games Live A concert combining visuals from popular video games, special effects and music. Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org JUL 27 Far West Fest An eclectic range of live music and a kids' zone to raise money for local nonprofits. Love Field (Point Reyes Station). farwestfest.org JUL 28 Live Music Sunday Brunch Local singer-songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine performs. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.1100, sweetwatermusic hall.com JUL 28 Disney in Concert Featuring well-known songs from movies such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and The Lion King.

Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org JUL 31 One Direction The pop boy band signed by Simon Cowell stops in the

Bay Area on its tour.

Coliseum (Oakland).

510.569.2121, coliseum.com

GALLERIES MARIN 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 Transitions, July 12−August 23. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.451.8119, artworks downtown.org Bubble Street Featuring genres of fantastic art, imaginary realism, neo-Victorian and steampunk. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.339.0506 Falkirk Cultural Center Splendid Objects New works by Bay Area artists, presented by Art at the Cheese Factory, through August 17.

1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3436, falkirkculturalcenter.org

Foreverland: A Michael Jackson Tribute at Sweetwater, Mill Valley

Thru JUL 7 The Gospel of Mary Magdalene San Francisco Opera’s performance about a woman’s influence on Jesus’ message. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com Thru AUG 18 Stern Grove Festival A free outdoor concert music series, featuring an

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Fog Over Marin County by Davis Perkins, Robert Allen Fine Art Gallery, Sausalito

Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California and around the world.

686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, fineartetc.com Gallery Bergelli Art

by Pegan Brooke, through July 10.

483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454, bergelli.com Gallery Route One Annual Artist Members Exhibition Contemporary art by 20 gallery members, through July 21. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org Marin Society of Artists Fresh Art, through August 3. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561, marinsocietyofartists.org

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Arts’ Photo Forum. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org

Room Art Gallery CS Foundation India juried show. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com

Robert Allen Fine Art Marin Landscapes A group exhibition of works on paper and canvas. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.com

Seager Gray Gallery New paintings by Leslie Allen. 23 Sunnyside Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com

Robert Green Fine Arts Paintings by Cheryl Carter and Michael Azgour. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfinearts.com Rock Hill Gallery Marin Ventures Art clients of Liz Barnes, through August 15.

145 Rock Hill Dr (Tiburon). 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net

Smith Andersen North Blues Art by Max Kellenberger, through August 3. 20 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo.

415.455.9733, smith andersennorth.com Studio 333 Ongoing exhibition featuring more than 40 Bay Area artists’ work in different mediums.

333A Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272, studio333.info Studio 4 Art Work by local artists, classes

and workshops with materials included.

1133 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.596.5546, studio4art.net

San Francisco

ArtHaus The New Yorkers Works in various media by Serena Bocchino, Marc Lambrechts, Carol Massa, Suzanne Benton, Greg Drasler, Deborah Brown, Chris Schiavo, Joanne Landis, Andrea Arroyo and Franc D’Ambrosio, through September 28. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com Caldwell Snyder Recent paintings by Greg Miller. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com Gregory Lind Gallery The Weather Is Cosmic Paintings by Karla Wozniak, through

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Rena Bransten Gallery Art by Ian McDonald, through August 17. 77 Geary St, 415.982.3292, renabransten gallery.com

MUSEUMS MARIN

Bolinas Museum Birds of the Sierra Nevada Illustrations of birds by wildlife artist Keith Hansen, through August 25 (Bolinas).

415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org Marin History Museum An Afternoon in a Victorian Parlor A

display of an oldfashioned sitting room in the historic Boyd Gate House (San Rafael). 415.454.8538, marinhistory.org Marin Museum of the American Indian Explore Native American history, languages, art and traditions (Novato).

415.897.4064, marinindian.com Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Summer National Juried Exhibition, through July 14 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

BAY AREA

Asian Art Museum In the Moment Japanese art from the Larry Ellison Collection, through September 22 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org California Academy of Sciences Nightlife Enjoy music, creatures and cocktails for adults only and explore the exhibits and aquarium displays every Thursday night (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Conservatory of Flowers Butterflies and Blooms An English garden with monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies and more, through October 20

(SF). 415.831.2090, conservatory offlowers.org Contemporary Jewish Museum Beat Memories: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg More than 80 photographs of the poet, through September 8 (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org de Young Richard Diebenkorn: The Berkeley Years, 1953-1966, through September 29 (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 Impressionists on the Water A celebration of French Impressionists’ interpretation of sailing, through October 13 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhonor.org Museum of Craft and Design Good Design: Stories From Herman Miller (SF).

415.773.0303, sfmcd.org Oakland Museum of California Peter Stackpole: Bridging the Bay Black-and-white photographs depicting the building of the

San Francisco– Oakland Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge in the 1930s (Oakland).

510.318.8400, museumca.org San Francisco Botanical Garden California Native Plant Boom A collection of hundreds of wildflowers native to California and a 100-year-old grove of coast redwoods (SF).

415.661.1316, sfbotan icalgarden.org SFMOMA America’s Cup group show, through August (SF). 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org Vi Bottaro

July 28. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregory lindgallery.com

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Celebrating 65 Years of Hospitality The Walt Disney Family Museum Camille Rose Garcia: Down the Rabbit Hole, through November 3 SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Migrating Identities A display of art depicting cultural transition and relocation, through September 29 (SF).

415.978.2787, ybca.org

EVENTS JUL 4 Sparrow Creek Pancake Breakfast Eat all the blueberry pancakes you can while enjoying the Fourth of July parade from frontrow seats. Montessori School (Sausalito).

858.531.1508, sparrow creekmontessori.com JUL 12–21 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 JUL 13 WildCare Family Adventures Journey to the City of Egrets Witness egrets building nests and caring for their young. Audubon Canyon Ranch (Stinson Beach). 415.453.1000, wildcarebayarea.org JUL 13 Breastfest Beer Festival Beer, cider and wine tasting, presented

by Marin Brewing Company and Moylan’s Brewery. Fort Mason (SF). 415.461.4677, moylans.com JUL 13, 20, 27 Family Sundown Safari Spend the night at the zoo doing crafts and

sleeping beneath the stars. Zoo (Oakland).

510.632.9525, oaklandzoo.org JUL 14 Heavenly Pancakes Enjoy a pancake breakfast with views of Mount Tam. West Point Inn (Mill Valley). 415.388.9955, westpointinn.org.

JUL 14 Art and Garden Festival An afternoon of food, drinks and entertainment to raise money to help keep downtown Petaluma clean.

Downtown (Petaluma).

707.762.9348, petaluma downtown.org JUL 14 The French Market Explore exhibits featuring antiques, books, jewelry, vintage clothing, food and more. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium Parking Lot (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, marincenter.org

EntEr to win a fivE-night stay at aston Mahana at Kaanapali in a luxurious ocEanfront studio.

All suites at this private condominium resort are oceanfront and include floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the Pacific. A live coral reef lies just in front of the resort and is perfect for snorkeling and exploring Hawaii’s diverse marine life. Each suite includes a private lanai, in-room washer/dryer, free high-speed internet access and a fully-equipped kitchen. Enter at marinmagazine.com/astonvacation

JUL 20 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, nps.gov JUL 20 Winestock SF A showcase of fine cuisine and more than 100 wines from California. Firehouse 8 (SF). 415.646.5046, winestocksf.com JUL 20–21 Catalan Festival Enjoy Spanish food, wine and cultural entertainment like flamenco dancing and classical guitar performances.

23555 Carneros Hwy (Sonoma).

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• JUL 4 Fireworks Cruise Ride the Red and White Fleet and watch Fourth of July fireworks on the water.

Departing from Pier 43, the cruise starts with a brief sail along San Francisco's evening skyline before stopping to give riders a view of the show from the bay. While onboard, enjoy a complimentary beverage.

(SF). 415.673.2900, redandwhite.com

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JUL 24 San Rafael Pacifics vs. East Bay Lumberjacks Support our local minor league team as they play their 20th game this season. Albert Park (San Rafael). pacificsbaseball.com JUL 27 Stars Peter Michael Foundation presents a five-course dinner prepared by chef Douglas Keane to raise money for prostate cancer research at UCSF and Stanford Cancer Centers. Peter Michael Estate (Knights Valley).

415.339.0400, peter michaelfoundation.org JUL 27 Twilight Criterium Bike Race More than 700 cyclists, including national professionals and locals, compete in a series of

races. Downtown (San Rafael). srtwilight.com JUL 27 Tour de MALT Bike through West Marin and enjoy a farmto-table lunch to benefit farmland protection.

Valley Farms (Nicasio). malt.org Jul 27 Relay for Life of Novato An organized, overnight community fundraising walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society. San Jose Middle School (Novato).

800.227.2345 JUL 27 Marin Rod and Gun Club Picnic A free event with live music, barbecued chicken, games and vendors to raise money for local restoration and conservation efforts. Marin Rod and Gun Club (San

Rafael). 800.310.6563, marinrodandgun club.com JUL 27–28 Treasure Island Flea Market An open-air market featuring art, photography, vintage items, gourmet food and more. Treasure Island (San Francisco).

415.898.0245, treasure islandflea.com JUL 27–28 Renegade Craft Fair A market featuring handmade crafts in varying media. Fort Mason (SF). 312.226.8654, renegadecraft.com

Film JUL 22–26 Summerfilm A free program for students ages 13–18 interesting in learning about filmmaking and

the film industry. Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael). 415.526.5813, cafilm.org JUL 26 Tiny Dance Film Festival Featuring short films that capture dance performances. Ninth Street Independent Film Center (SF).

808.220.5295, detourdance.com

NATURE WALKS & TALKS ONGOING Foodie Adventures Experience the Mission District, North Beach or Chinatown on a culinary walking tour.

Various locations (SF). 888.498.2008, foodieadventures.com

ONGOING Mark Twain Walking Tour of Napa and Sonoma Local actor George Webber morphs into Mark Twain as he brings alive the pasts of the historic towns. 707.694.5097, georgewebber.com ONGOING Sausalito Walking Tours Take a one-hour walk through Old Town and learn about its history. Vina del Mar Plaza (Sausalito).

415.331.3791, travelswithteri.com

JUL 8 The Alchemy of Humor Steve Bhaerman, a performer also known as Swami Beyondanda, talks about the philosophy behind humor. Club Office (SF). 415.597.6700, commonwealthclub.org JUL 9 Chef Hubert Keller The former competitor on Top Chef discusses his experiences growing up in a French food–loving family. Club Office (SF). 415.597.6700, commonwealthclub.org

JUL 2 First Tuesday Art Walk View local art exhibits on the first Tuesday of every month, organized by the Mill Valley Art Commission.

Downtown (Mill Valley). 415.721.1856, cityofmillvalley.org

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Corte Madera 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 a 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

• Small Shed Flatbreads California Slow food

chef Ged Robertson uses only local, mostly organic ingredients. The restaurant offers a selection of wine (glass or bottle) to pair with local favorites like the Mt. Tamal-pie, a delicious fresh salad served atop a cheesy flatbread. If you’re in the mood to dine at home, Small Shed also offers and assortment of take-and-make options. 17 Madrona St, 415.383.4200, smallshed.com

Il Fornaio Italian Sausalito’s Larry Mindel hit a home run with this upscale Italian restaurant franchise.

Besides the awardwinning breads, pizzas and pastas, the menu offers a variety of salads and noncarb entrées.

223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com Marin Joe’s Italian Authentic Italian dishes have been served here for over 50 years. Pick from soup, salad, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and more than 10 pasta options guaranteed to satisfy. Have a drink

and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar. 1585 Casa Buena Dr, 415.924.2081, marinjoesrestaurant.com Pacific Catch Pan-Asian The wellpriced menu features 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 or fish (cooked or raw). 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 The Counter California/American The folks at the Counter have taken the “have it your way” motto to a wholenew 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.

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seating for casually fine dining. 282 Bon Air Ctr, 415.925.4370, bistrovisavis.com Wipeout Bar & Grill American The familyfriendly hot spot has surfboards hanging from the ceiling, funin-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. 302 Bon Air Ctr, 415.461.7400, wipeoutbarandgrill.com

Larkspur

Enjoy locally brewed beer and small-production wines as you take in the view of Bolinas Park through the floorto-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com

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Fradelizio’s Italian Family-owned for 15 years, Fradelizio’s blends Northern Italian cuisine with Californiainspired healthy fare using the freshest ingredients possible.

The homemade gnocchi is a crowd-pleasing favorite. 35 Broadway Blvd, 415.459.1618, fradelizios.com Grilly’s Mexican If you’re looking for a quick, fresh meal, Grilly’s is an easy and delicious stop. Pick up a couple burritos and the much-loved chicken taco salad and you have a lunch or dinner that is sure to please the whole family. 1 Bolinas Ave, 415.457.6171, grillys.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 Pancho Villa’s Mexican A Fairfax favorite for over 30 years. Since 1976, head chef Francisco has been turning out treats like chile relleno stuffed with jack cheese, cilantro and onion and crab enchiladas topped with a mild tomatillo sauce and sour cream.

1625 Sir Frances Drake Blvd, 415.459.0975, panchosfairfax.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. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.com Steakhouse Grill & Bar American Celebrating its 90 year anniversary, this steakhouse at Deer Park Villa is more than just a restaurant serving signature Angus steaks and prime rib. It is a gathering place with daily happy hour, live entertainment and a large heated deck. Events include Ladies’ Night, Prime Rib Weekend and the Redwood Music Series. 367 Bolinas Rd, 415.456.8084, deerparksteakhousegrill.com

Greenbrae Bistro Vis à Vis California This Bon Air Shopping Center eatery features the cooking of Soo Young Kim, who previously acted as owner, chef and sommelier at Petaluma’s Sooze Wine Bar. The neighborhood spot boasts outdoor

Belcampo Meat Co. American This eatery serves classic grilled items like the roasted tri-tip sandwich and classic sloppy joe. The meat is delivered from the certified-organic Belcampo Farms near Mount Shasta, dedicated to practicing a holistic approach to pasture management.

Marin Country Mart, 2405 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.448.5810, belcampomeatco.com 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 Farm House Local California Downtown Larkspur’s newest gem is sure to please with simple, healthy food in a warm, cozy atmosphere— both inside and outside on their covered patio. With a seasonal menu that follows what is fresh

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• Cibo Cafe Marinites love to stop here for outdoor coffee. Husband-and-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. Located in the historic brick building at 1201 Bridgeway. 415.331.2426, cibosausalito.com

and local, Chef David Monson creates dishes such as fluffy omelets stuffed with local meats, cheeses and vegetables and made with Glaum eggs from the South Bay. 25 Ward Street, 415.891.8577, farmhouselocal.com Left Bank Restaurant French Known for award-winning French cuisine and a lively brasserie ambience, this corner spot on Magnolia Avenue has rated high with locals for well over a decade.

Those with a petite appe. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331, leftbank.com Marin Brewing Co American Grab a cold beer made right on site and pair it with fish ‘n’ chips — fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce.

Marin Country Mart, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.4677, marinbrewing.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. Two locations: Marin Country Mart, 415.461.9900; 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556, rusticbakery.com Yankee Pier American This family-friendly, casual clam shack is harbored in a quaint house built in 1924 as a private residence. Though known for beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips, clam chowder and tasty salads, Yankee Pier serves fresh seafood delivered daily from both coasts. 286 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7676, yankeepier.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. 38 Miller Ave, 415.381.7321, balboacafe.com Boo Koo Asian Authentic Asian street food is now available for $10 or less. The restaurant offers options for every eater—vegans, gluten-frees, vegetarians and carnivores alike.

Menu items include chicken pho, vegan summer rolls, pad thai and five-spice pork satay, all made with organic, locally sourced veggies and proteins. 25 Miller Ave, 415.888.8303, eatbookoo.com

Buckeye Roadhouse, 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

Champagne Bakery 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 Italian cuisine, this spot is a great location for an intimate dinner, large groups and anything in between. Owned by Christine Zecca and chef Duilio Valenti, both from Milano; the kitchen uses local and organic ingredients.

The popular weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.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 gluten-free and vegetarian options. 493 Miller Ave, 415.381.3278, grillys.com 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, and 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

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Bungalow 44 American Much like sister restaurant

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La Ginestra Italian A favorite family spot for over 30 years; getting a table or booth here can take awhile. While this old-school Italian eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas and dry martinis, the familiar wait staff is also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224 NOURISH GRILL American Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, Nourish offers a variety of classic seafood, like fish ’n’ chips, as well as American grill fare like the Niman Ranch black ’n’ bleu burger. The establishment is also the restaurant for the Club at Harbor Point and is situated on the waterfront and open to the public. Many ingredients are locally sourced and organic.

475 E Strawberry Dr, 415.381.4400, nourish.harbor-point.com Pearl’s Phat Burgers American Dubbed a silver-spoon alternative to a greasy spoon diner by The New York Times, Pearl’s has a loyal following for the big juicy all-natural patties (vegetarian, turkey, beef, buffalo or grilled chicken) served up with tasty sides such as garlic or sweet potato fries, shakes and seasonal smoothies. Eat in if you can get a seat, or take out. 8 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.6010, pearlsdeluxe.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 accompany 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

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Prabh Indian Kitchen Indian Owned and operated by the Singh family, this restaurant is dedicated to serving healthy, organic and sustainable food with gluten-free and vegan options. Dishes include chicken pakora, vegetable biryani and basil garlic naan.

24 Sunnyside Ave, 415.384.8241, prabh indiankitchen.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 Shoreline Coffee Shop American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this Mexican coffee shop is (to quote one Yelper) a “funky diner” with a small-town feel. Enjoy the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.9085

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Ambrosia Pizza, Pasta, Wine Join us for pizzas, pastas, salads and more made with the freshest, local ingredients.

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Sol Food Puerto Rican This Marin favorite has opened doors in Mill Valley, where they continue to serve up everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican cuisine. The line can get long, but the food is well worth it. 401 Miller Ave, 415.380.1986, solfoodrestaurant.com

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Thailand Restaurant Thai This cozy spot next to Whole Foods caters to diners with all kinds of dietary needs and restrictions such as gluten-free, lactose intolerant and peanut allergies. It is open for lunch and dinner and uses free-range chicken and organic, locally grown produce. 721 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.1800, millvalleythailand.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

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Tony Tutto Pizza Italian Tony has been pouring his passion for pizza into his cooking for two decades and is now sharing his family recipes: “We feature creative artisan-style pizza using the best imported, natural and local organic ingredients.” Mostly outdoor seating, so dress accordingly. Dine in or take out. 246 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.383.8646, tonytuttopizza.com Vasco Italian Whether you’re at a table, the bar or the back counter, you can expect an intimate and tasty dining experience at this one-room trattoria. Try one of the restaurant’s pasta dishes or thin-crust pizzas. 106 Throckmorton Ave, 415.381.3343, vascomillvalley.com

Since 1973 Petri’s Glass Gallery has featured traditional and contemporary art glass and jewelry exclusively from American artists. On August 15th our gallery will be closing. We are currently offering 30% off of select glass artists and 50% off all fine jewelry.

415.332.2225 • www.petrisgallery.com • 675 Bridgeway, Sausalito

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• Salito’s Seafood In a wellknown 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, house-made kettle bread served with Straus butter and sizzling iron skillets of mussels.

1200 Bridgeway, 415.331.3226, salitoscrabhouse.com

Novato Boca Steak & Seafood South American Bring a date or celebrate a special event at this classic steak house, which features chef George Morrone’s (Aqua, Fifth Floor) Argentinean heritage. The grass and grain-fed steaks are cooked over oak and almond. 340 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.0901, bocasteak.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 Chris Harman. 7416 Redwood Hwy, 415.878.0314, chiantinovato.com Grazie Cafe Italian Locals love this familyowned-and-run Grant Avenue restaurant for delicious paninis, salads

and the unbeatable homemade cookies.

Enjoy good weather on the outdoor patio or people-watch in this always-bustling restaurant. 823 Grant Ave, Ste E, 415.879.5181 Hilltop 1892 California Situated on a 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 Left Coast Depot American Located in Old Town Novato, this new eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by chef Mike Garcia formerly of Toast. Fare highlights include chicken pear salad and mac ’n’ cheese. 807 Grant Ave, 415.897.7707, leftcoastdepot.com Muscio’s Italian Inspired by the tradition

of family dinners, Muscio’s is serving up traditional Italian food.

Meals include Mom’s Fettuccine with Prawns (gluten-free rigatoni available), My Sister’s Minestrone Soup and pesto chicken pizza.

The kids’ menu encourages the whole family to spend an evening at Muscio’s. 1200 Grant Ave, 415.898.2234, muscios.com Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar American Besides a full-service restaurant and bar (with banquet/ meeting rooms,) this comfort food classic offers poolside dining and a garden patio overlooking green lawns. During the summer, dine while listening to jazz by the pool from 6:30–9:30 p.m. 250 Entrada Drive, 415.883.9477. rickeysrestaurant.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. 1407 Grant Avenue, 415.878.4952, rusticbakery.com Smashburger American This burger joint invented and makes use of a patented tool that smashes a meatball into the perfect burger patty while it’s on the grill. Enjoy that newfangled burger with a Häagen-Dazs milkshake and a side of haystack onion rings.

Keep and eye out for a Mill Valley storefront in the coming months.

7320 Redwood Blvd, 415.408.6560, smashburger.com Tavola Italian Kitchen Italian A neighborhood gathering place for friends and family, Tavola offers locally sourced and sustainable produce, meats and decor. Traditional favorites like heirloom tomato and zucchini panini and minestrone

soup pay homage to its Italian roots. Open for Sunday brunch. 5800 Nave Dr, 415.883.6686, tavolaitaliankitchen.com Toast American Sister to the popular Mill Valley location, Toast Novato features outdoor dining and contemporary architchture by Stanley Saitowitz. The spacious restaurant is ideal for large parties and families. 5800 Nave Dr, 415.382.1144, toastnovato.com WildFox American Perched on the hillside off Highway 101, this rustic mesquite grill features smooth cosmos and other beverages and a menu full of comfort dishes like seafood risotto with bits of butternut squash. 225 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.9125, wildfoxrestaurant.com

San Anselmo 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 Comforts Cafe American This cozy spot features local ingredients and serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Be sure to try the Chinese chicken salad, a classic. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar Italian Relax with a glass of wine and have a slice of the thin crust pizza, topped with items like truffle oil and fontina cheese. 510 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.2942, cucinarestaurantand winebar.com Flour Craft Bakery California Flour Craft is San Anselmo’s answer to the lack of gluten-free treats in the area. The establishment cooks up artisan pastries, fresh bread, desserts, special occasion cakes and lunch items, all of which are gluten- and peanutfree. Customer favorites include the Earl Grey Chocolate Tea Cake and Flourless Hazelnut Fudge. 702 San Anselmo Ave, 415.453.3100, Insalata’s Mediterranean Chef Heidi Insalata Krahling offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes prepared with local organic produce and artisan meats.

120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.457.7700, insalatas.com L’Appart Resto French Owners Bruno Denis and Olivier Souvestre, of Le Garage, offer a menu most Francophiles would be

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La Loggia Italian Inspired by an Italian culture that celebrates local, artisanal food and wine, this cafe and vinoteca is a community gathering place serving delicious, fresh food. Dishes include ragu Bolognese on polenta and braised pork shoulder sliders.

500 San Anselmo Ave, 415.234.8698, laloggiasa.com Lincoln Park Wine Bar American Choose between an intimate setting at the marble bar with vintage stools or the lounge room with built-in banquettes.

Adhering to a farm-totable and grape-to-glass philosophy, the Lincoln

Park Wine Bar serves locally sourced and organic food and wine.

198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.453.9898, lincolnparkwine.com Marinitas Mexican The sister restaurant of Insalata’s, Marinitas continues to flourish as a bastion of creative Latin cuisine in Marin.

It may not be as lowpriced as most Mexican restaurants in the area, but this is not your typical south-of-theborder spot. The festive atmosphere and funky decor complement the excellent food for a classy, lively experience.

This place gets packed, so make reservations.

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Taco Jane’s Mexican Named after the owner’s mother, this casual but colorful place welcomes the whole family. Don’t miss out on Jane’s handmade agave margarita or grilled plantains with crema. 21 Tamalpais Ave, 415.454.6562, tacojanes.com

Arizmendi Bakery California A workerowned bakery, Arzimendi prides itself on using the freshest, most local ingredients available. Known for the famous wolverines and cheese rolls, it also cooks up an assortment of muffins, pastries and sourdough bread pizzas. 1002 Fourth St, 415. 456.4093, arizmendibakery.org

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Broken Drum Brewery & Wood Grill American Offering a wide array of eats, handcrafted and local beers and live music, the Broken Drum is a hot spot for Rafael Theater Patrons (10 percent off entire bill with your ticket stub). 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 family-style 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 night enjoy alfresco dining on the outdoor patio. 405 North San Pedro Rd, 415.479.1070, chaletbasquemarin.com Crepevine American Bistro/Creperie Casual dining, outdoor seating and a diverse menu of savory crepes (such as the Italian crepe filled with roasted peppers, eggplant, onions, artichoke hearts, tomato sauce and mozzarella).

Sweet and savory crepes are available all day long, as is breakfast. 908 Fourth St, 415.257.8822, crepevine.com Il Davide Italian A large selection of both Italian and California wines by the glass along with the dolci

menu’s tiramisu have kept locals coming back for years. Don’t leave without sampling the limoncello. 901 A St, 415.454.8080, ildavide.net Lotus Restaurant Indian Lotus Restaurant has earned Hall of Fame kudos from Pacific Sun readers for years.

Family owned and operated, it serves up North Indian cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options in a casual, pinktableclothed setting. 704 Fourth St, 415.456.5808, lotusrestaurant.com McInnis Park Golf Club Restaurant American Chef Tim Harmon has created an eclectic menu for brunch, lunch and

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American The first Marin outpost of the S.F.–based Sustainable Restaurant Group, Blue Barn Gourmet has proven to be very popular since opening in October 2012. The menu consists of customizable salads, toasted sandwiches, soups and more, prepared with locally harvested produce and proteins. 335 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.1104, bluebarngourmet.com

dinner. Outdoor seating is popular, as well as the full bar with a selection of premium Scotches, small-batch bourbons and more than 50 wines from California’s finest vineyards. McInnis Park, 415.491.5990, mcinnisparkgolfcenter. com Mi Pueblo Latin Opened in 1991, Mi Pueblo offers not only tasty party trays and an authentic, affordable place for food-shoppers to buy unusual ingredients such as epazote, fresh tomatillos and cactus, but also a lunch (to take out or eat there) that has reached county cult status. Can’t beat the prices either: two veggie tacos for under $2, and a two-enchilada plate with rice and beans for only $5.95. 330 Bellam Blvd, 415.578.3971, mipueblofoods.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 place to grab dinner and a movie. 101 Smith Ranch Rd, 415.472.7272, mulberry-streetpizzeria.com Napoli Italian This is a family-owned-and-run restaurant with a unique craft beer program; they keep the prices down and the libations flowing. About 45 wines and 25 beers (including some from Marin) are on the list at any given time. Gluten-free pizza and pasta available. 869

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family. Menus change daily according to the seasonal markets. Pizzas are handmade and cooked in a wood oven; other classic Italian items include shrimp risotto and burrata.

914 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.256.9780, pizzalina.com

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Odalisque Café Mediterranean This casual art cafe was inspired by “La Grande Odalisque,” an oil painting of a slave done in 1814 by Jean-AugusteDominque Ingres. Menu items are built from seasonal items available at farmers’ markets and include persimmon salad, roasted butternut squash risotto and a variety of pizzettas. 1335 Fourth St, 415.460.1335, odalisquecafe.com Pizza Orgasmica American Eat in or order a half-baked pizza to cook and enjoy at home. Visit the website for information about monthly specials such as Orgasmica Madness (tomato sauce, light mozzarella, roasted diced beets, caramelized onion, goat cheese, bacon, sausage and basil) and Patty’s Hot Mama (includes jalapeño ranch sauce and cauliflower). 812 Fourth St, 415.457.2337, pizzaorgasmica.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 Sol Food Puerto Rican With south-ofthe-border treats like yellow rice, beans and plantains and authentic Puerto Rican specialties, this one-room eatery on Fourth Street just off Highway 101 can be hard to get into, but it’s worth the wait. No alcohol served. 903 Lincoln Ave, 415.451.4765, solfoodrestaurant.com Taj of Marin Indian 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

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• 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 novella, or make some new friends at the bar.

Chef Andrea Guilini, originally from Venice, is known for his creative, seasonal dishes like the short ribs and ravioli with butternut squash. 22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com

Terrapin Crossroads American Phil Lesh opened this waterfront restaurant and music venue serving fresh food and local talent.

Menu includes salads, savory dishes and wood-fired pizzas to go with a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Come for the food, stay for the music.

100 Yacht Club Dr, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net Theresa & Johnny’s Comfort Food American Cooking like Mom used to make. Drop by for eggs Benedict, tuna melts, coffee and some of the best milk shakes around. 817 Fourth St, 415.259.0182, theresa-and-johnnys.com Whipper Snapper Restaurant California/Caribbean Owner and chef Bill Higgins serves reasonably priced and delicious tapas. Save room for delicious fish tacos and yummy chocolate

bread pudding. On Sundays, try the $3 glasses of sangria. 1613 Fourth St, 415.256.1818, whipsnap.biz Yet Wah Chinese Named after the founder’s wife (“Yet” refers to the moon, “Wah” to brightness), this beloved mainstay offers dim sum daily along with the traditional Chinese menu. Groove to live music in the Kung Fu Lounge. 1238 Fourth St, 415.460.9883, yetwahsanrafael.com

Sausalito Angelino Restaurant Italian Father-and-son chefs Pasquale and Alfredo Ancona offer handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti at this authentic Italian restaurant, which has been showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for the past 24 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelinorestaurant.com

Aurora Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian The three-year-old Aurora Ristorante in Novato finally has a counterpart in southern Marin. Aurora offers traditional Italian food, a full bar and friendly service. Great for families, groups, dates and sports enthusiasts, who can keep up to date on the game via large flatscreen TV. 300 Valley St, 415.339.8930, aurorasausalito.com Avatar’s Indian Looking for “the best meal of your life?”

Let owner Ashok Kumar order for you.

One-room casual dining for lunch and dinner. 2656 Bridgeway, 415.332.8083, enjoyavatars.com Bar Bocce American Food tastes better, your company becomes funnier and issues of the day seem trivial when you’re dining on a bayside patio with fire pits and a bocce ball court. Throw in sourdough bread pizzas

and a glass of wine, and you’ll see why this casual eatery has become a local favorite. 1250 Bridgeway, 415.331.0555, barbocce.com Dario’s Pizza Italian Opened in 1972, Dario’s continues to dish up traditional Italian calzones, pasta and pizza.

Have a pie delivered, or munch on cheesy garlic bread at one of the restaurant’s cozy wooden tables. 2829 Bridgeway, 415.332.6636. dariosrestaurant.net DAVEY JONES DELI American Stationed in the New Bait Shop Market since May 2010, Davey Jones Deli boasts house-roasted sandwich meats, healthy condiments and local, organic vegetables.

The deli offers sandwiches, veggiewiches, wraps and salads with vegetarian, vegan and meat-lover options. 1 Gate 6 Rd, 415.331.2282, daveyjonesdeli.com

FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French This “frenchified American comfort food” spot opened in February after taking over Plate Shop’s old location.

Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage and L’Appart Resto, F3 serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with specialties such as the le bleu burger and a spinach and oyster mushroom omelette. 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047, eatf3.com

cook at home. Casual, and bring cash (lots of it!). 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474, 331fish.com Kitti’s Place Thai/ California Known for the tasty Chinese chicken salad and spring rolls. Owner Kitti Suthipipiat was the cook at Comforts in San Anselmo for many years. Try weekly specials like the Thai Toast: crispy sliced baguette topped with shrimp and chicken.

3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390, kittisplace.com La Hacienda Bar & Grill Mexican Get your Mexican food fix any time of day: This festive 23-table new location is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Owner Jose Sahagun recently decided to set up in Sausalito after years in the business (he also owns La Hacienda Taqueria in San Rafael).

Check out the $7.99 lunch special, complete with a soft drink. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.332.1677

Feng Nian Chinese Busy at lunch and dinner, this spacious hangout has been a popular spot for wonton soup, pot stickers and daily specials for nearly two decades.

For an indulgent treat order the Szechwan crispy calamari or honey-glazed walnut prawn. 2650 Bridgeway, 415.331.5300, fengnian.com

Le Garage French Escape the touristy Sausalito spots and grab brunch right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (think Amélie). The Kobe Burger, though not as Parisian as the other menu items, is to die for, and the much-adored croque-monsieur is under $10. Opt for indoor or outdoor seating. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625, legaragebistro sausalito.com

Fish Seafood It is all about the fresh catch here. You can dine at one of the picnic tables or purchase fish to

Lighthouse American Blueberry pancakes, omelets and Danishinfluenced dishes are the draw here.

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1311 Bridgeway, 415.331.3034, light house-restaurants.com Murray Circle American Enjoy the sun on the deck of this Cavallo Point restaurant. Locals say they come back for the fresh seasonal specials like wild sturgeon and Wolfe Ranch quail. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com Napa Valley Burger Company American Serving local, all-natural and organic meats, produce and wines, this burger joint offers classic burgers (glutenfree buns available), fries, salads, tacos and root beer floats. With outdoor and indoor tables, the space can accommodate up to 100 people. 670 Bridgeway, 415.332.1454, napavalleyburgercom pany.com

Osteria DiVino Tuscan Locals come for the tasty pastas and salads as well as coffee drinks, served in a funky one-room setting. 37 Caledonia St, 415.331.9355, caffedivinosausalito.com Pizzeria Rossetti Italian Traditional Italian fare made with locally sourced organic ingredients.

With a small offering of appetizers and salads, Pizzeria Rossetti has a large pizza menu with options like the traditional Margherita and the burrata pizza. 45 Caledonia St, 415.887.9526, pizzeriarossetti.com Poggio Italian A classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Executive chef Ben Balesteri 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

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Scoma’s Seafood Whether it’s for the view of San Francisco or the local history, visitors flock to this iconic spot. The fresh seafood and meat dishes are as appetizing as the Italian pastas. 588 Bridgeway, 415.332.9551, scomassausalito.com SEAFOOD PEDDLER Seafood A great place to seek out fresh seafood in a warm and inviting environment. Varieties of East and West Coast fish are flown in daily. 303 Johnson St, 415.332.1492, seafoodpeddler.com Seahorse Italian The spacious dining area, stage and dance floor make Seahorse perfect for both small and large celebrations. Enjoy a modern twist on classic Tuscan coastal cuisine while shaking your booty to the nightly live music and entertainment.

305 Harbor Dr, 415.331.2899, sausalitoseahorse.com Spinnaker Seafood Chef Phil Collins excels at preparing seafood, and it shows in the beautiful plate presentations.

Set right on the water, this romantic spot is great for an evening occasion. 100 Spinnaker Dr, 415.332.1500, thespinnaker.com

• Buckeye Roadhouse American Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and chili-lime “brick” chicken are a few of the satisfying, comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. The warm, dark-wood bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com Pan Roasted Artichoke with Creamy Tarragon Dip

Sushi Ran Japanese Fresh, innovative small plates are just big enough to share, the traditional sushi is melt-in-your-mouth good, and the wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. The prices don’t deter the herd of sushi enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake. Reservations are required in the main room. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620, sushiran.com

Taste of the Himalayas Himalayan Born in the foothills of the Himalayas, siblings Pemba, Dawa and Pasang serve up favorites from Nepal, Tibet and India. The restaurant focuses on blending different cultures and cuisines: spices from India, spirituality from Tibet, hospitality from Nepal and the freshness of ingredients from California. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.331.1335, himalayaca.com

Taste of Rome Italian This local landmark has evolved from a cafe into a full-service restaurant offering pasta, pizza, sandwiches and salad in an authentic Italian atmosphere. Find the green, white and red awning and you’re there. 1000 Bridgeway, 415.332.7660, taste-of-rome.com

Tommy’s Wok Chinese Scrupulously fresh ingredients and free-range chicken make the yellow coconut milk curry here divine. Nice atmosphere and good takeout. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.332.5818, tommyswok.com THE TRIDENT Seafood Originally a turn-ofthe-century building constructed in 1898 for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this waterfront restaurant reopened in October after a remodel. Executive

chef James Montejano, known for supporting local farmers, fishermen and organic food producers, prepares dishes like Hawaiian mahi mahi fish tacos and grilled swordfish. 558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232, thetridentsausalito.com Wellington’s California British transport Jeremy John and his wife, Jill, have created an expansive (2,400-square-foot) wine bar with a homey feel, board games, views of the bay and a worldly cellar featuring affordable bottles and special reserves. 300 Turney St, 415.331.9463, wellingtonswine.com

Tiburon Caprice California Book the private party room for large groups or just relax in what one Yelp reviewer called “the perfect romantic dinner spot.” Midweek, take advantage of the restaurant’s wellpriced three-course

dinners for less than $25. 2000 Paradise Dr, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com Don Antonio Trattoria Italian Located in Tiburon’s historic Ark Row, this trattoria offers authentic Italian cuisine in a quaint setting. The menu includes traditional courses with selections such as chicken piccata, organic roasted rack of lamb and house-made pesto. 114 Main St, 415.435.0400, donantoniotrattoria.com Ginza Japanese Whether you simply go for the volcano roll or indulge in the eight-course Omakase meal, the fresh ingredients coupled with the tremendous view of San Francisco keep this place busy, so make reservations or get there early. 41 Main St, 415.789.5123, ginzasushi-tiburon.com

Guaymas Mexican Situated right next to the Tiburon ferry terminal on the waterfront.

The touch-it-you’reso-close city views and outdoor seating make it a great place to bring visitors on a warm summer night. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. M-F. Menu includes specialties like puerco macho — pork loin chop with grilled plantain, topped with an ancho chile, garlic and onion sauce. 5 Main St, 415.435.6300, guaymasrestaurant.com Milano Italian Located in the Cove Shopping Center, this familyowned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. A good place to take the kids — or catering option for your next birthday party. 1 Blackfield Dr, 415.388.9100, tiburonmilano.com

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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. Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Ming’s Chinese Hospitable service and large portions are just two of the reasons this family-run business is a favorite. 1550 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4312 New Morning Cafe American Sit outside or indoors at this casual cafe. On a sunny morning, tables will be filled with locals enjoying the sun and extensive breakfast menu; lunch served as well. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4315 Salt & Pepper American This sunfilled, hardwood-floored one-room restaurant with blue-checkered tablecloths is a local favorite. Popular items on chef Abraham Monterroso’s menu include scallops, rib-eye

steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main Street, 415.435.3594 Sam’s Anchor Cafe American Everyone knows Sam’s deck is the prime spot for brunch on a lazy sunny Sunday, and its bar is the town’s historic watering hole, but Sam’s is also a great place for lunch or dinner. Enjoy transfat-free calamari, fresh fish, seasonal salads and pastas. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com Servino Ristorante Italian Executive Chef Massimo Covello comes to the kitchen via Frantoio and Piazza D’Angelo; here, he cooks up an array of rustic Italian dishes, including

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house-made pastas, wood oven pizzas and seasonal specialties.

A member of Marin Organic and one of Marin’s first eateries to become certified as a green business, Servino uses fresh, local and organic ingredients whenever possible. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com 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 4 to 6:30 p.m. M–F. 1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, tiburontavern.com

West Marin 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 Nick’s Cove American Large windows open the 130-seat eatery to the picturesque Tomales Bay and Hog Island.

Menu consists of the freshest available local seafood, oysters and bounty from nearby West Marin farms, including Bodega Bay Dungeness crab cake and Tomales

Bay clam chowder (Marshall). 23240 Hwy 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com Osteria Stellina California Whether it’s to cap off a day of hiking or celebrate a romantic anniversary, Osteria Stellina suits any occasion. 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 Parkside Cafe American Most people know it as the ultimate breakfast spot (think

Guatemalan scramble or waffle with blood orange–strawberry compote and whipped cream — served alfresco) but lunch and dinners are popular here too. Choose from an array of organic, locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com Pine Cone Diner American Just off the main road, Joannie Kwit has re-created the ultimate neighborhood diner. Vintage china and homemade curtains complement the eclectic but homey menu featuring local fare. (Point Reyes Station). 60 Fourth St, 415.663.1536, pineconediner.com

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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, 4 to 6 p.m. M–F. 1 Old Rancheria (Nicasio) Rd, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com

The Sir & Star at The Olema California The historic inn has reopened as a roadhouse-style restaurant featuring rustic decor and a delicious yet affordable menu. Try the housemade bread and honey butter, the kale Caesar and the stuffed quail. 10000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, 415.663.1034, sirandstar.com

Sand Dollar American Enjoy live music along with barbecued local oysters and New England clam chowder. Sunny deck is great in the afternoon (Stinson).

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Station House Cafe American Fresh local homegrown foods, served when available, are showcased on the chef’s menu. Stop in on weekends for live music and enticing wine and beer lists. 11180 State Route One, 415.663.1515, stationhousecafe.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 fresh organic salads alongside corn dogs, burgers and fries.

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Marin Home fro m to u r s a n d m a k eov e r s to d eco r at iv e d e ta i l s a n d r e a lto r i n s i g h t s

Expansive bay views make spending time outside a pleasure for the whole family.

From Wish to Reality

A family finds great schools, privacy and views in Greenbrae.

by Laura Hilgers • photos by Tim Porter

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Marin Home / backstory

Clockwise from top left: The private, flagstone entryway; windows from the kitchen look out at the pool and the bay; a marble fireplace anchors the living room.

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t the very top of the bookshelves in her living room, Alicia Hvistendahl keeps a Hawaiian-made wish keeper.

It is a vibrant blue, Asianstyle ceramic urn with a bamboo-shaped lid in which you place your wishes. “The artist believes that if you write down the wish, it’s more likely to come true,” Alicia says.

The Hvistendahl family — Alicia, husband Yngvar, and their three daughters — must have worked that wish keeper overtime, because when they moved into their Greenbrae home last October, they got almost everything they wanted — good schools, privacy and a water view.

Schools were number one on the list. They left their home in Novato so that their girls could be educated in the Kentfield School District, where two of the girls are now enrolled. As for privacy, they have one of the rare Greenbrae homes set so far back from the street that it cannot be viewed from the curb.

A block-long, oleander-lined driveway separates the house from the street, and the back is sheltered by a steeply slanted yard that abuts San Rafael’s Bret Harte neighborhood. The setting is quiet and serene. Or would be, if not for a cat, dog and three kids.

But it’s the views in this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath house that are the showstopper. “I grew up in Norway,” explains Yngvar, a plastic surgeon, “and I’ve always been on the ocean. I told Alicia that if we moved again, I wanted somewhere where I

could see the water.” And see it he can: The floor-to-ceiling windows that ring the living room, dining room and kitchen offer encompassing views of the San Francisco Bay. They bathe the open and airy floor plan in what Alicia calls “a bright and energizing” light.

The family loves to entertain and showcases the view when they have friends over, hanging out on the wicker couch and chairs on the deck or assembling around the fire pit that sits in the middle of a ceramic-tiled table there, all while soaking in the sight of the water.

Sheltering indoors, however, is not a hardship. From the entryway’s vintage cowhide rug to the 125-year-old Chinese chest that doubles as the vanity in the half-bath, the house exudes elegance and warmth. The work of Alicia, an interior designer and personal stylist, can be felt everywhere.

Because it’s the home of a plastic surgeon, it’s not surprising that the house is about to undergo a slight face-lift.

Something tasteful, of course. Alicia and Yngvar plan to knock down the partition that separates the family room from the small kitchen, to create a larger cooking area and replace the two ovens that, Yngvar jokes, “ were “high-end back in 1964.”

Yet even pre-face-lift, the house brings the family joy. Especially at day’s end, when Alicia and Yngvar climb the gravel steps of their steep backyard to a sitting area and savor the most sweeping views on the property. They unwind and talk about their days while staring at the boats, the bridge and, unfortunately, an eyesore of a water tower.

So no, you can’t have everything. But if you wish hard enough, you can get awfully close. m

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The floor-to-ceiling windows that ring the living room, dining room and kitchen offer encompassing views of the San Francisco Bay.

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Clockwise from top: The outdoor seating area; Alicia’s collectibles; the Hvistendahl family; the bathroom’s antique chest; the living room fireplace grill.

Where they purchased The hills of Greenbrae What they bought A 3,450-square-foot contemporary ranch home, built in 1964 Listing agent Kenton Wolfers, Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty Selling agent Christina McNair and Karla Farrell, Alain Pinel Realtors Stats Average cost per square foot for homes in the neighborhood: $568–$577

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Changes • Relocated the refrigerator to improve the traffic pattern.

• Replaced the upper cabinets with floating shelves that could display the client’s collection of art and antiques.

• Installed a General Electric microwave combination oven.

• Put in a garden window to bring in more natural light.

• Replaced the recessed can lighting with new LED lighting cans and pendants above the island.

In With the New

Turning a cluttered bachelor pad into a modern oasis. by sophie shulman

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Challenges Before the remodel, the kitchen was extremely outdated and cluttered and in need of a general update. It had two ovens, which was unnecessary for a bachelor, and lacked enough light.

Most Proud Of The final look. “It is so well integrated into the house that it looks like it was always there,” Bilgart says.

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Interior designer: Paulette Bilgart

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Originally from Denmark, where she launched several clothing design businesses, Paulette comes with more than 30 years of design industry experience. In 2007, she started Bilgart Design, a full-service (including construction documents) interior design company specializing in kitchen, bath and integrated indoor/outdoor living space.

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This home was custom built with the finest finishes. The interior space features a gourmet kitchen, with large island, great room with French doors that lead to a lovely landscaped garden ,perfect for indoor/outdoor living. Home includes five bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, home office with built in desk, speakers in many areas, six skylights, walnut, slate and tile floors.

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A stylish home in an exceptional neighborhood of newer homes, with high ceilings, open floor plan and an ideal layout. With formal dining and living rooms to entertain, you will enjoy the open kitchen, large family room and spacious deck and lawns for everyday living. Featuring the master on the main level and three bedrooms on the upper floor, including two with Jack-n-Jill baths and a second master suite. Generous storage with a two-car garage plus extra storage bay! Adjacent to open land trails of Ring Mountain and located in highly rated Corte Madera/Larkspur school district. Dsolvason@gmail.com offered at

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California Lifestyle, Cottage Charm in San Rafael!

Located in desirable Glenwood neighborhood and school district, this delightful 3BR/2BA home features the charm of yesteryear and the convenience of today: wood floors, stunning fireplace, skylights, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, family room, bright light, all-day sun on the beautiful pool, romantic arbor for outdoor dining, lawns, tree house and a picket fence! Very private yard, 2-car garage, great elementary school, parks and located near the water. dsolvason@gmail.com

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Three levels of glass vistas with decks and incredible views make this a very special contemporary home that is east facing, offering wonderful illumination.

Stunning Spanish Mediterranean gated retreat on nearly an acre of property with breathtaking views. 5BR/4BA 4,000+/sq.ft.home, sophistication and style on a grand scale.

Highly coveted Sycamore Park remodeled 3BR/2BA home + darling 1BR cottage. Gorgeous kitchen, high ceilings, dining area, wood floors, fireplace, 3 car tandem garage. . offered at $1,450,000

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Quintessential Sleepy Hollow home! Expansive 5BR/3BA one level ranch style home on large level lot with magical views, pool and privacy.

Fantastic location w/ gorgeous views. Extensive remodel with new kitchen, baths, deck, interior doors, furnace, carpet, electrical, water heater, paint, and upgrades galore!

Sun-drenched 1.25+/- acre estate-inspired property with views.

Stately 4BR/3BA updated home w/ office and bonus room w/ separate entrance. Detached two room artist studio, a private detached cottage. offered at $1,245,000

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(707) 481-4420

Trish McCall

Danielle Salk

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This beautiful 3BR/2BA home has been extensively remodeled.

Enjoy great views from both inside the home and from the large flat backyard. Close to schools, shopping & transportation. . offered at $1,195,000 Donna Faulkner (415) 308-5856

Wonderful vintage home in Downtown San Anselmo.

3BR/2BA PLUS legal 1BR unit downstairs (leased thru 10/31). Sunny, level lot close to town.

Darling 2BR/1BA home with open floor plan, dining area & spacious kitchen. Beautifully landscaped large, level yard. Wood floors, dual pane windows, fireplace.

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Miriam Browne

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(415) 302-4647

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MODERN IN TIBURON NEAR ThE WATER’S EDGE

TIBURON, CA | $4,800,000 | WEB ID: 0086210 | ModernInTiburon.com This concrete and steel floor-to-ceiling glass residence, built in 2004, shows like new! Enjoy the best views in Tiburon, see and hear the Bay! Reach-out-and-touch Golden Gate Bridge views! Just blocks away from downtown and countless restaurants, leave your car at home and take the express Ferry to San Francisco. This home is 4 bedrooms plus office, 5 and a half baths, all bedrooms are en suite. Visually stunning with clean lines and architectural integrity, this residence has an open floor plan; most rooms open to sunny patios and colorful gardens. There’s a brand new swim-spa pool showcasing the ideal indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Tropical plants and bougainvillea abound in this temperate protected micro-climate. You won’t need a car living in this modern masterpiece near the water’s edge.

DANIEllE ChAVANON Danielle.Chavanon@sothebyshomes.com DRE# 01130681 415.296.2224

YOUR SAN FRANCISCO CONNECTION IN MARIN!

ISOBEl WIENER Isobel@IsobelWiener.com DRE# 00707023 415.730.5556

SAN FRANCISCO BROKERAGE | 117 Greenwich Street | San Francisco, CA 94111 | 415.901.1700 Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc.

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Luxury Estates and Properties WorldClassProper ties.com New Listing - Kentfield $3,450,000

Contemporary Dream Home | Kentfield $3,450,000 Completed in 2006, this home combines contemporary styling - geometric shapes, clean lines, expansive windows, and dramatic views with old world influences of smooth stucco, stone, concrete, ivy covered walls, and 20 foot wood ceiling entry.

French doors, garden courtyard, covered stone patios all nestled on the curve of a private road that provides you sanctuary right above the flats, and easy access for your busy lifestyle. Every possible creature comfort has been meticulously created by a designer whose artistry goes beyond the visual and addresses the emotional needs that shelter provides. The home is approximately 4,600 square feet with four bedrooms, four and a half baths, two family rooms, three fireplaces, home office, large fenced in yard, with two level lawns. For more in-depth information please view KentfieldLuxuryEstates.com.

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1191 Simmons Lane, Novato $2,400,000

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1333 Jones Unit #903, San Francisco, CA $1,673,500, pre emptive

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TiburonWaterfrontEstate.com $6,000,000 55ElMirador.com $3,350,000

Lower Kentwoodlands 21Turnagain.com $2,895,000

NicasioGreenAcres.com $1,750,000

SleepyHollowEstate.com $2,350,000

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Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. | An Equal Opportunity and Equal Housing Opportunity Company. | Sotheby’s International Realty does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage or other information.

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Laurel Grove Avenue, Ross

Vistazo East, Tiburon

Oak Avenue, Kentfield

Beautifully updated, south-facing, brown shingle estate with 5bd and 5.5ba. Guest cottage and lap pool. Stunning Mt. Tam views, exquisite architectural details and a superb floor plan on 1.41+/- acres.

Stunning, 5bd/4.5ba, Mediterranean with straight-on San Francisco, bay and Angel Island views. All rooms lead to view terraces.

Courtyard, three level lawns and beautifully sited on .25+/-acre of usable land.

South-facing, early 1900’s, 6bd/5ba brown shingle. Light-filled with a lower level guest suite. Vintage interior, multiple built-ins, 40’ pool, rolling lawn. 2nd parcel, .28+/-acre, also available for $600k.

117LaurelGrove.com $8,440,000

2110VistazoEast.com $3,395,000

$2,700,000

Donna Goldman 415.509.2427

Suzanne Shelhart 415.613.0100

Diana Hammer 415.259.7007

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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3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a .67+/-acre lot. A magnificent property transformed. Private and secluded with gracious outdoor areas ideal for entertaining. In an A+ location.

Contemporary, Tiburon, view home with 3,bedrooms, 3 baths, 2500+/-sf, a large office/ library, new kitchen and baths, water/ Mt. Tamalpais views.

Queen Anne beauty built in the late 1800's and transformed into an exclusive enclave of 9 luxury condominiums. This 2bd/2.5ba unit has a recently remodeled second master suite and refinished hardwood floors.

$2,395,000

553SilveradoDr.com $1,795,000

$1,695,000

Kristine Tiret 415.310.0269

Randy Redding 415.450.8311

Kristine Tiret 415.310.0269

Redwood Avenue, Corte Madera

Chapman Drive, Corte Madera

Melrose Ave, Mill Valley

Elegant, historical and exceptional four-unit complex. Lovingly cared for and exquisitely updated. Each unit exhibits its own special qualities. Stunning views of the Bay and the San Rafael/Richmond bridge from every unit.

4bd/3ba home located in lower Chapman Park. Large, open floor plan with living and dining rooms, updated kitchen with granite, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, private patio, pool and spa.

Stylish, 3bd/2ba home in the coveted flats of Homestead Valley. Fantastic floor plan with a striking foyer and 2-story staircase leading to a luxurious master suite. Chef's kitchen, spacious living area, close to town & schools.

486RedwoodAvenue.com $1,600,000

$1,495,000

Price Upon Request

Suzanne Shelhart 415.613.0100

Dennis Naranche 415.496.2927

JoAnne Berlin 415.847.0301

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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66 Reed Ranch, Tiburon • Offered at $3,195,000 66ReedRanchRd.com A private driveway leads to this delightful home with award-winning gardens. The spacious and practical floor plan provides ample living areas on both levels which includes 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, two offices, two family rooms, and space for a variety of lifestyles. The luxurious appointments and professionally-designed interior enhance this already pristine residence.

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

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2 Summit Avenue, Mill Valley • Price Upon Request RandiBrinkman.com Downtown Mill Valley living at its finest. Classic 5BR/4BA home remodeled in 2003 has wonderful finishes throughout. Formal living & dining rooms with high box-beam ceilings, gourmet kitchen and family room that leads out to garden and decks. Master suite on upper level has spacious bath, office and roof-top deck w/ hot tub. Includes in-law unit.

Randi Brinkman 415.602.0300 rbrinkman@fhallen.com DRE #00997180

160 Marlin, Mill Valley • $2,295,000 160MarlinAvenue.com Stunning views of Mt. Tam and surrounding hills. Dramatic, contemporary 4BR/3BA home of 4,000 +/- sf, family room, office, 2 large decks. Offering privacy, serenity, great weather and commute.

207 Bridgeway, Sausalito • $2,700,000 207Bridgeway.com Waterfront with Private Beach! Enjoy unobstructed water views from this idyllic home. Once owned by Sally Stanford, this rare find has 4BR/3BA, two living areas, three decks & parking for 4 cars.

Lois Scheinberg 415.517.6253 lscheinberg@fhallen.com SouthernMarinRealEstate.com DRE #00913795

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171 Dipsea Road, Stinson Beach • $2,050,000 171Dipsea.com Finely appointed 2 BR/2.5 BA home perched on Seadrift Lagoon. Open great room, chef’s kitchen, dining area to seat twelve and custom built-in seating and cabinetry. An ideal coastal retreat with magnificent gardens and outdoor entertaining spaces.

185 Seadrift Road, Stinson Beach • $1,899,000 185Seadrift.com Wonderful waterfront 3BR/3.5BA home on the Seadrift Lagoon. Open floor plan, secluded garden and patio, waterside decks and views of the water and Bolinas Ridge. Perfect at home vacation getaway complete with water toys.

It’s Summertime and the Living is Easy

Judy LeMarr, PMN, CRS Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® Secretary, Marin Association of REALTORS 415.793.5030 cell MarinDreamHome.com • DRE #1242589

Unique Marin Properties with Big Views

307 Highland, San Rafael • $1,975,000 307Highland.com Views from Mt. Diablo to Mt. Tam, two bridges and the Bay!

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

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35 Queen, Bolinas • $1,685,000 35Queen.com Views of Duxbury Reef, Agate Beach and San Francisco!

These view homes would be great for either vacation or full-time use. Both have access to trails and water and are near wonderful towns!

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KEVIN KEARNEY

Kevin Recently Sold 1 Bayview Terrace, Mill Valley Represented Buyers

The Market Has Shifted!

Sellers: Contact Kevin for an Updated Market Analysis of Your Home!

Kevin Kearney (kar-knee)

Kevin.Kearney@cbnorcal.com | C. 415.297.3874 36 Tiburon Blvd., Mill Valley, CA 94941 kevinkproperties.com | DRE #01355515 /kearneybrothersrealestate |

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©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews® and Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. 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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AMY HYDE AND DANA JOHNSON T. 415.226.8484 | amy.hyde@cbnorcal.com T. 415.306.3824 | danajohnsonpark@icloud.com DRE# 01230872 | DRE# 01707450

Idyllic Ross Property | Ross, California 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths | $1,295,000 This idyllic Ross property has approved plans for a beautiful mid-century modern home. Design plans include a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home and pool on a 1.75 +/- acre site with a large level yard adjacent to the living area. An award-winning architect designed this stunning house with a contemporary feel for true indoor-outdoor living. www.7woodhavenroad.com ©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews® and Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. 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.

JEAN MASTAGNI T. 415.310.7386 | jmastagni@comcast.net DRE# 00479256

Mill Valley Masterpiece | Mill Valley, California 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths | $4,280,000 The Sherman House is an elegant period residence constructed in 1926 and beautifully restored in 2008, adhering to the highest standards of architecture and design. A revered Mill Valley landmark featuring San Francisco views and 3/4 acre of meadows, gardens and pathways. www.166elinorave.cbrb.com ©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews® and Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. 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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We Welcome Thomas Henthorne to Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty!

“I chose to join Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty to leverage the highly respected and internationally recognized Sotheby’s name as well as the company’s exceptional marketing which consistently stands out above the competition. Combining the strength of this brand, along with my superior customer service and experience, will definitely be a benefit to my clients.”

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Tiburon View Estate

Offered at $5,395,000

Custom five bedroom gated estate located on Tiburon’s prestigious Gilmartin Drive. 6,235 square feet of interior living space, all on

one level, with 770 square foot three-car garage, on over one flat acre. Spacious rooms with abundant light and high ceilings.

Spectacular views from Mt. Tam to the North Bay, and gracious indoor-outdoor access to entertainment patios, lawns and gardens.

Formal living room, dining room and office. Large kitchen opens to family room and rear patio and garden. Rare level lot with room for pool and sport court. Easy access to nearby trails and open space. Award-winning schools.

www.138Gilmartin.com

Max Applegarth 415.298.7600

max@maxapplegarth.com

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Quintessential Mill Valley Retreat

Offered at $949,000

The magic of Mill Valley is apparent the moment you open the door to this captivating retreat conveniently located a short distance from the village of Mill Valley with its world-class restaurants, shops, boutiques and classic two-screen movie theater, home to the Mill Valley Film Festival. Approximately seven minutes to Whole Foods but you might as well be a hundred miles away for all of the peace, quiet and serenity offered by this location. Enter down a lane to this fabulous home in a sunny clearing surrounded by trees and focused on views of Mt. Tam, the Bay, the Richardson Bay Bridge, and beyond. The kitchen/great room design adds to the open feel and provides the perfect setting for casual living and entertaining, incorporating a spacious deck which brings the outside in. This level also features two bedrooms, a full bath and a half bath, and a laundry room. Upstairs is a resort-like master suite with doors opening to a spacious deck with views over the water. The master bath is spacious and accented with beautiful stone and ďŹ xtures.

The majesty of Mt. Tam is right outside your door with a view of the peak that will take your breath away. Add to this an abundance of storage and parking, painless commute to San Francisco, and easy access to the beaches and natural beauty of Marin, and you have an unbeatable combination that will capture your heart.

www.14SaintJude.com

Exclusively represented by

Chelsea E. Ialeggio 415.300.6881 chelsea@sothebysrealty.com ChelseaInMarin.com Redefining Service in Real Estate

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$4,350,000

Unique opportunity to own a fabulous private country retreat in 60 acres of rare agricultural land in pristine Marshall, perched over Tomales Bay, the gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore. Short distance to the Marconi Conference Center, acclaimed Inn at Nick’s Cove and Hog Island Oyster Company.

Residence designed by renowned architect Jim Jennings from San Francisco. Main residence and outer structures are environmentally sensitive in design style. Elemental in its symmetry and materials, this property features 180 degree views, privacy, cascading water pools in every courtyard, 5 acre Olive orchard, Artist studio, tractor sheds, solar pool, redwood hot tub and pool house.

Main home features concrete radiant floor heat, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Separate structure with additional bedroom and full bath. Two car garage and additional storage.

Property is part of Williamson Act, which is a savings on taxes and neighboring properties affiliated with MALT.

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Secluded contemporary home with fantastic Mt. Tamalpais and Red Hill views. Beautiful hardwood floors, detailed lighting and high-end finishes throughout this serene property.

Mature landscaping off of decks, cascading staircase down to divine pool patio and spa setting, with gazebo and irrigated garden beds. Property includes dog run, multiple parking spaces, 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half baths. Ross Valley School District and Tamalpais Union School District.

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BILL BULLOCK (415) 384-4000

LydIa SarKISSIan (415) 517-7720

www.globalestates.com

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Wonderful outdoor living with over one-half acre of level lawn and gardens, a nature walk with secluded fountain at the end of the private pathway, patio with stone fireplace and pool with spa.

Six bedrooms, four and one-half baths, radiant heating, Lutron system, cherry wood and Santos mahogany… $17,500,000

BILL BULLOCK (415) 384-4000

LydIa SarKISSIan (415) 517-7720

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Tiburon

www.210Taylor.com

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$5,250,000 Old Town Tiburon

www.2177CentroEast.com

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Fairfax

www.179Toyon.com

Tiburon

www.2040CentroEast.com

$1,049,000 Sausalito

www.5YellowFerry.com

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$1,125,000 Mill Valley

www.1111Western.com

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$1,270,250 San Anselmo

www.49OakKnollcom

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$1,175,000 San Rafael

www.30Greenfield.com

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Robert Craig 415.720.1053

—M. Yamate, Tiburon

www.MarinMarketReport.com

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Listed at $2,050,000

Tuscany in Sleepy Hollow, San Anselmo I represented the lucky buyer who presented the winning offer on this just completed, down-tostuds stunning remodeled home in Sleepy Hollow.

Whether you are buying or selling YOUR piece of Marin, please contact me for a no-obligation consultation. I would love to earn your trust.

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Classic California Beach House This impeccable beach cottage occupies two very private lots on the Hill area above Stinson Beach. The interior is lovingly restored and ready for summer use, with two bedrooms, two baths and formal dining room perfect for entertaining. The large and secluded formal gardens whisper Tuscany with a profusion of camellias and roses punctuated by sculpted hedges, gravel paths and a large, sunny deck.

Property Characteristics: • Redwood Siding • Central Heat • Fully Fenced • Hardwood Floors • Wood Burning Fire Place • Copper Gutters and Flashing • IPE Decking • Tiled Baths • Close to Hiking Trails • Close to the hear to Village • Close to the Beach

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Broker, Notary-GRI-RSPS Oceanic Realty, Stinson Beach

Conveniently Located in Stinson Beach

3470 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, CA 94970 (415) 868-0717 | sarahnancybutler.com oceanicrealty.com | DRE #01258888

Specializing in Sales, Vacation Rentals, and Property Management in Stinson Beach.

240 Calle del Mar, Stinson Beach Offered at $1,199,000

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SARAH NANCY BUTLER

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“As a former ballet dancer, I view houses as a stage for the lives of their owners. Every element and detail is important—from light, color, design and texture, to dimension and construction.

The purchase of a home is highly personal. It is a privilege to be trusted by so many people as they embark on finding new solutions for their lives.”

Marika Sakellariou has built her reputation as a gifted agent, skilled negotiator and market expert. She has worked with hundreds of clients throughout her career, with many clients engaging her multiple times. Marika is the realtor of choice for Marin’s discriminating clients.

Marika Sakellariou | 415.713.8848 | marika@mcguire.com | DRE# 01486869

42 Main Street, Pt. San Quentin Village Do you LOVE being on the water? Maybe LOVE windsurfing, kayaking or strolling on the beach? Has a beach house always been too far away from home? Discover one of Marin’s most intriguing villages-Pt. San Quentin Village. Remodeled, this 3 bed, 3 bath, 3 fireplaces, large decks with beach access. The feel is similar to Stinson Beach but w/o the FOG! Convenient to Larkspur Ferry, SF, East Bay, and Bay. For Bay lovers, THIS IS A DREAM COME TRUE! Offered at $1,099,000 www.42MainSt.com

Marin | San FranciSco | PeninSula | eaSt Bay | Mcguire.coM

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44 Medway Road San Anselmo Listed at $2,500,000

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11 Wellington Avenue Ross Listed at $2,995,000

JUST SOLD

130 S. Ridgewood Road Kent Woodlands Listed at $6,595,000 Buyer Representation

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31 Morning Sun Avenue Mill Valley Listed at $799,000 Buyer Representation

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Looking Back

The Great White Fleet

America’s armada anchored near the Romberg Tiburon Center. By Jim Wood

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ook closely; they’re there. In early summer of 1908, the 16 battleships of President Theodore Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet anchored in San Francisco Bay off what is now the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies. Back then it was a codfish plant that had rapidly been transformed into a navy coaling station. “One by one they then came in to take on a load of coal,” says historian Branwell Fanning, author of Maritime Marin. “And on July 7, they left on a nine-day voyage to Honolulu, then on to Auckland,

New Zealand.” Because the Panama Canal wasn’t completed, the Great White Fleet passed through the Straits of Magellan and stopped in Chile, Peru and Mexico, then San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Monterey and Santa Cruz, before reaching San Francisco, where thousands lined the hills to witness the arrival. Roosevelt had ordered the fleet to circumnavigate the globe as a goodwill gesture and to demonstrate America’s naval prowess. The battleship USS New Jersey (inset) was typical of the ships in the Great White Fleet, which got its name from the vessels’ stark white hulls. m

Courtesy of Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society; Romberg Tiburon Center (inset)

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