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J U LY 2015

Features 40 The Grateful Dead Images and highlights from 50 years of music.

56 Alfresco Eats Invite your friends over for a meal on the grill.

64 The New Economy Opportunities and pitfalls for your money.

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50 Science of Aging Healthy living and longevity in Marin.

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Contents In Marin 25 Currents Bridge tolls, ecstasy in Marin, fire cams, wildlife and more.

30 Reading List Meet artist Tom Killion.

32 Q&A The “other” Bob Ayres.

34 On the Job The art of tea.

36 Conversation Congressman Jared Huffman.

Destinations 73 Go Make it a waterfront staycation.

76 Appellations Wine country tips and trips.

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79 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond.

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

96 Flavor Fish’s jerk king salmon.

99 On the Scene Snapshots from special events in Marin and San Francisco.

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107 Backstory Planting roots in Mill Valley.

14 View From Marin 16 POV 154 Looking Back

The Grateful Dead is an iconic band that decided to call Marin home. In honor of the group’s 50th anniversary we chose this cover image, which exudes the kind of youthful freedom the Dead always represented.

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month with a look at the Grateful Dead at 50. The band has a rich history here and Novato photographer Bob Minkin has followed the Dead since the 1970s to document it. His photo essay marks highlights through the decades right up to the present day. Can anyone spare a miracle ticket?

Next up, writer Ann Wycoff ooks at how Marin County’s top minds from places like the Buck Institute are weighing in on the important topic of healthy living and longevity. It is part one of a two-part series, so be sure to look for the second installment in the August issue.

When it comes to health, most agree that light summer meals taste even better when you cook on the grill. Food writer Lynda Balslev shares five festive recipes great for entertaining. We wind up features with writer Carrie Kirby’s look at opportunities and pitfalls in the improved economy.

Up front, we’ve got all you need to know about bridge tolls, places to see wildlife and buggy “bites.” We also introduce you to artist Tom Killion, promoter Bob Ayres, Congressman Jared Huffman and other local players.

Destinations presents a roundup of nearby waterfront destinations ideal for your next staycation. And Appellations provides tips for getting the most from your next wine country adventure.

It’s a jam-packed issue with information to help you stay healthy and have a great summer. And whether it is your first or your 50th, we hope you have a great time if you decide to attend any of the Grateful Dead’s final shows.

The band has a rich history here and Novato photographer Bob Minkin has followed the Dead since the 1970s.

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To shoot this month’s feature on grilling and alfresco dining, we needed one thing above everything else: a good-looking grill. For that, we turned to Executive Editor Mimi Towle’s parents-in-law. Sally and Mike Gallagher of Kentfield were thrilled to see their daughterin-law and our staff in action.

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Recycling your garbage pays many dividends. BY JIM WOOD

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F A LL MY household chores, the

Every weekday about 300 tons of residential green waste, including food scraps, is dumped in the Redwood Landfill.

yuckiest is scraping food scraps into the pail I keep under the sink. It’s always messy. Twice a week, I dump that bucket in our yard waste bin. By then, the chicken bones (some with meat still on them), brown and gooey banana peels and uneaten Thai food are smelly. And once the bin is wheeled to the curb, things are really rank.

Last week, I scraped scrambled eggs, soggy toast and an apple core into that bucket beneath our sink. As I looked at the chewed-up apple I thought: “Where will this core go?” I knew it would become compost (a mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer), but how? When? And for whom?

Three days later I was at the Redwood Landfill, which is on the right as you’re about to leave Marin on Highway 101 heading north. I was talking to Alisha McCutcheon, who runs the composting program for Waste Management, the folks who operate the county dump. We were on a hillside, overlooking tall rows of recently deposited hedge clippings, leaves, weeds and, here and there, collections of rotting apples, pieces of pizza (some still in a box) and decaying bones (again, some with meat on them). I told McCutcheon that I live in Tiburon and about my apple core and she pointed at a row and said, “It could be right there, because every weekday about 300 tons of Southern and Central Marin’s and Novato’s residential green waste, including food scraps, is dumped in the Redwood Landfill.”

Within two days of being dumped, green waste and garbage (including my now-rotting apple core) are loaded into a large machine that grinds them into pieces smaller than six inches. “The grinder senses when a boulder or a lead pipe is coming through and automatically shuts down,” explains

McCutcheon, “but Marin residents send us pretty clean stuff — lack plastic bags are our nemesis; we pick them out by hand.”

The 10-foot-tall piles of six-inch particles then get a dousing of storm water and are left to sit, or cure, for about a month as the composting process begins. During this period the piles are aerated by air blown into them, rather than being turned over by a tractor. “This is when the compost’s temperature reaches 131 degrees Fahrenheit,” notes McCutcheon, “which destroys all the pathogens, weed seeds and pesticides in the mix.” Once this process starts, it takes 30 days for my apple core to be dissolved by bacteria, fungi and other biological means (in comparison, it takes a plastic bag 10 to 20 years, a plastic water bottle 100 years, and a hard plastic bottle cap 400 years to dissolve).

After sitting in those covered aerated static piles for a month, the green waste looks like pretty good compost, but McCutcheon isn’t satisfied. “Next, we’ll run it through a screener that only lets through particles three-eighths of an inch or smaller,” she says. “Then those piles of fine compost will sit and mature for at least 90 days.” From there, the loamy-looking material is sold in bulk to wine country vintners or put in bags that are purchased by weekend gardeners like me. (I kid you not: I used my bag of “WM EarthCare Homegrown Compost Made from 100 Percent Recycled Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings” when I planted a new honey crisp apple tree.)

When you’re composting, you’re recycling waste that would otherwise sit for years in a landfill emitting greenhouse gases. You are also saving water and power by not running your garbage disposal. In addition, compost saves additional water by retaining moisture and enriches your soil by returning nutrients to it. Some gardeners say the stuff ven smells sweet. So if you’re already composting, keep on doing it; if not, it’s time to start. It’s good for your soul, as well as Planet Earth. That’s my point of view. What’s yours?

Email pov@marinmagazine.com.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Marin Magazine and its staff.

RICHARD WHEELER

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Thank you for the article “Are We Having Fun Yet?” (April). Beyond the issues that you raise, of tantamount importance to me is who the people are who are running these organizations. Are they people I want my child to learn from, look up to and become like? Do they foster the same work ethic, sportsmanship and general sense of fair play over winning, success and financial rewards? After being involved in basketball in the county in the Rec, CYO and AAU arenas, I’ve seen instances where the child’s needs are subsumed to the needs of the owner of the organization or the program’s record. We’ve been lucky to find a great AAU basketball program, however, that matches our family’s values of sportsmanship, respect, responsibility, teamwork and hard work first. It has been a wonderful program for our son. E.P., VIA WEBSITE

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Jim, since you asked (POV, April) for my point of view, I’ll tell you. I could not disagree more with your “Small Change” view.

Two simple reasons the county supervisor slush fund should be eliminated: first, our county government has accumulated massive debts for unfunded pension and health care liabilities, so it shouldn’t be playing Santa Claus with what is, in essence, borrowed money. Second, the Marin Community Foundation is a wonderful, Marin-centric private foundation with $1.5 billion in assets and a professional staff ocused on vetting grants for deserving Marin organizations.

The supervisors’ fund is a pathetic sideshow by comparison. Kudos to Supervisor Damon Connolly for breaking ranks with the status quo. KEN BROAD, MILL VALLEY, VIA EMAIL

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One thing is clear from seeing 10 years of Marin Magazine covers (“Marin at 10,” June): regardless of the theme, the covers with original art are far superior to and more engaging and inspiring than any fashion or real estate promos, and they tell a much more interesting story of our incredible county. Keep ’em coming. KATY KUHN, MILL VALLEY, VIA EMAIL

A Magical Event

Thank you for featuring Elaine Petrocelli and Book Passage, a local treasure, in the May edition (Conversation). I’m sure you didn’t have the room to list Book Passage’s many community contributions, but I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Elaine and the store for hosting an annual poetry reading for the school my son attended from kindergarten through fifth grade. Every year, the store has provided the space and time to host each and every kid in our school who wanted to write and read a poem of his or her own creation.

It is a truly magical event and as a parent, I am so grateful to Book Passage for hosting it every year. Local businesses like Elaine’s are what makes Marin an amazing place to live.

JANET MYERS, MOTHER OF LUC LEBLANC, VIA EMAIL

Civic Beauty

Thank you for “exploring the untold story of an iconic Marin building” (“New Details, Old Controversy,” November). It brought back many memories. Reading your quote from Frank Lloyd Wright — saying a good building “is one that makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before the building was built” — one may wonder what Wright’s comments might have been if focused on the Buck Center in Novato.

CHARLOTTE SCHMID, GREENBRAE, VIA EMAIL

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Love great shoes? 2 Freda Salvador, whose shoe design studio is here in Sausalito, has moved the flagship store to Fillmore Street in San Francisco; fredasalvador. com. The next time you find yourself on Throckmorton in Mill Valley, check out newly opened 3 Branded Boutique, with women’s fashion by designers Soludos, Simone Camille, Ulla Johnson and many others; facebook.com/ brandedboutiques.

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If you’re into organic facial products and you’re looking for a new line, 6 Laurel Wellness Studio, offering face balms, serums, elixirs and more, has opened its first retail space in Sausalito; laurelskin.com.

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FREE CROSSING? For whom the bridge tolls.

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A N Y OF US drive across the Golden Gate Bridge on a regular basis without thinking much about the toll — until we get our FasTrak invoice, that is. But without human toll collectors (this system of collection was eliminated in 2013) there are some tollbooth scenarios that raise questions. What happens when you get a new car? What if you are using a rental car? We’ve gathered some information to provide you with smoothest crossing possible. goldengate.org

• Talk to a rental agent about enrolling in the company’s tolling program if you anticipate crossing the bridge in your temporary ride. Most major companies offer a few different options depending on your needs.

• Do you enjoy discounted tolls and automatic deductions? So do other drivers, making FasTrak the most popular and convenient option for daily commuters.

• The pay-by-plate option allows drivers to have their card charged per crossing without a transponder or the prepaid toll balance that FasTrak requires, but unfortunately drivers won’t receive the $1 off per crossing that FasTrak offers.

• One-time payments are great for visitors who don’t live in the area. Payments can be made 30 days before crossing, or within 48 hours after.

• If you haven’t set up any payments or enrolled in any of the available programs, make sure your car registration information contains your correct address, because a toll invoice will be sent there.

Unpaid tolls will incur an additional $25 penalty and out-of-state defaulters are taken to collection.

Enriching Lives Through Music (ELM) began in 2008 when founder Jane Kramer purchased 15 soprano recorders and began offering music lessons for elementary school students in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood. Today, ELM reaches more than 120 Canal-area students, but Kramer’s mission remains the same: to promote confidence, resilience and community inclusion through music.

ELM was founded in the image of Venezuela’s El Sistema, a free classical music MARIN initiative created in 1975 by conductor Jose Antonio Abreu to benefit children in CARES impoverished communities. “When children learn that they can be really good at music, they transfer this knowledge — they realize they can be good at anything they want,” Kramer says. Students ages 4–15 can partake in ELM’s Saturday classes (organized by skill level), instructive summer camp, after-school program and family music workshops. Whether a child gravitates toward choral, orchestral, chamber music or jazz, ELM provides an environment for mastering skills that extend far beyond the music room. Kramer is quick to quote Abreu as the visionary behind this approach: “ ‘If you teach the children the beauty of music, the music will teach them the beauty of life.’ ” elmprogram.org CALIN VAN PARIS

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• New car? No toll. Yes, you can set up a FasTrak account, or make a one-time payment, or simply take advantage of toll-free crossings until you register your vehicle with the DMV.

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Ecstasy, the drug first popularized during the late ’80s and early ’90s rave scene, has made a resurgence in Marin County and no, we’re not referring to a new electronic dance festival. A team of therapists led by San Anselmo–based psychiatrist Dr. Philip Wolfson has been granted permission to use MDMA in an 18-person study that will take place over the next year. The research will be largely funded by money from the late Tim Butcher. Butcher, who was the son of Precious Moments figurines founder Sam Butcher, was a supporter of MDMA therapy and left $1.9 million in his will to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, the group who is sponsoring the sessions. Recruitment is currently underway for the project that is designed to reduce anxiety for people with life-threatening diseases. K.P.

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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE The Marin

County Fire Department, in partnership with Firesafe Marin (one of California’s first fire safety councils) and PG&E, inBY THE NUMBERS stalled fire detection cameras that monitor smoke and fire danger on Mount Tamalpais, Mount Barnabe, Big Rock Ridge and Point Reyes Hill last fall. The images are updated every 10 to 15 minutes online for the public. Here are the specs for our county’s cams. firesafemarin.org K.P.

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From foxes and bobcats to seals and owls — here’s where to find Marin’s animal nature. C.V.P.

If you spend more than five minutes in one of Marin’s many outdoor settings, it is immediately evident that a very special animal community also calls the county home. Looking out for this unique population is San Rafael’s WildCare, an organization advocating for wildlife protection, caring for sick and injured creatures (more than 3,000 per year) and helping Marin residents coexist with our untamed neighbors. Here, WildCare communications manager Alison Hermance shares some of the best places to view local nonhumans in their natural habitat.

But first, a few quick tips. “Summer viewing is always a bit more challenging, as animals tend to hide during the heat of the day,” says Hermance. “For more frequent sighting of four-leggeds and songbirds alike, head out in the early morning or evening. And for a day of guaranteed animal encounters, there’s no place like West Marin.”

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BALTIMORE CANYON This shady walk provides glimpses of screech owls and even the occasional fox.

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BOLINAS LAGOON “This is absolutely the best place to see harbor seals at any time of the year,” says Hermance, who advises scanning the sandbars.

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LAKE LAGUNITAS Waterfowl like pelicans, cormorants, egrets, gulls and herons share this body of water with the woodpecker and the western pond turtle.

TENNESSEE VALLEY “Tennessee Valley is the best place to get a glimpse of a bobcat — the population here is just not as nervous around humans,” says Hermance.

Coyotes also appear on the paths from time to time.

TOMALES POINT In addition to sauntering coyotes, a large population of tule elk reside directly off-trail.

Hermance suggests visiting during mating season (late August and early September) for an impressive display.

LAS GALLINAS PONDS In addition to waterfowl and a family of black-shouldered kites — which Hermance describes as “truly beautiful raptors” — visitors will see kestrels, river otters, and barn owls at dusk.

MARIN HEADLANDS The Headlands are ideal for spotting great horned owls — there’s a nest near Rodeo Beach, Hermance says — as well as hawks. Rodeo Lagoon is also home to waterfowl and river otters.

RING MOUNTAIN Ring Mountain’s varied landscape attracts myriad birds: red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks circle overhead, as do turkey vultures. Wrens, warblers and spotted towhees inhabit the scrub areas.

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They’re also a great choice for another specific group, says Zeigler: “We actually have a lot of vegetarian customers, simply because they have such a hard time getting protein in their diets.” It’s for reasons like these that many feel insect-powered foods could be the next big trend. According to a recent report published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, edible insects may be the key to stabilizing the global food supply. If you’re up for the challenge, Bitty Foods products are now available at Woodlands Market in Tiburon and Kentfield. K.P.

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Author Talk We sat down with Point Reyes Station’s Tom Killion to discuss his new book created with Gary Snyder, California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Prints, Poetry, and History.

MM: This is certainly not your first book, nor is it your first book in partnership with Gary. What makes this one unique? TK: California’s Wild Edge is what I would call a poetic history of the California coast. It combines my images with Gary’s ideas about nature, the wild and the poetry of place. We included some of his coast-centric poems, as well as journal entries from the 1950s, and poetry from several other writers, Bay Area locals Jane Hirshfield and Robert Hass among them. We also dug up work from historical poets like Robinson Jeffers, who lived in Carmel in a stone tower in the teens of the last century and wrote an immense body of poetry, all with the coast as the landscape.

MM: Did you learn anything entirely new through the creation of this book? TK: I learned a lot about a number of poets and writers who spent time on the coast. One in particular — Jaime de Angulo, an eccentric and controversial character in his day — caught my interest. He lived in Big Sur on a little homestead that

he started up during the First World War, and he was a pioneer of the bohemian lifestyle. His poems and writings about Big Sur are very evocative of what it was like to live in that area before the road went through.

MM: What is it about woodcut printmaking that best communicates the spirit of a place for you?

TK: The process frees you from this difficulty that artists have: when you draw, and paint, or do anything, you see exactly what you’re doing. With the printmaking process, you don’t at all. You’re using a different medium, and doing everything in reverse to eventually lead to a picture, and it sort of takes on its own life. Even though I’ve been doing it for more than 40 years, and have done well over 500 prints, I still am always surprised at how things come out.

MM: What is your all-time favorite coastal viewpoint in Marin?

TK: Probably the most magical place in Marin is up on Bolinas Ridge. But there are a lot of other wonderful places, too. CALIN VAN PARIS

Local Page Turners California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Prints, Poetry, and History by Tom Killion (Point Reyes Station) with Gary Snyder, Heyday Books, $50. Through his intricate, colorful prints, woodcut artist Tom Killion allows Bay Area residents to experience the profound natural beauty of their surroundings in a new way. Interspersed with poetry and prose by Pulitzer Prize winner Gary Snyder and a number of others, this breathtaking volume will take you on a visceral, multidimensional tour of the California coast. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera July 10, 7 p.m.

The Rainman’s Third Cure: An Irregular Education by Peter Coyote (Mill Valley), Counterpoint LLC, $26. In the follow-up to his 2009 memoir, acclaimed actor and political activist Peter Coyote opens up about the individuals and experiences that shaped him, ultimately leading him to explore Zen Buddhism.

A captivating blend of eccentric anecdotes and philosophical contemplations, The Rainman’s Third Cure both entertains and enlightens. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera July 26, 5 p.m.

The Circle of Thirteen by William Petrocelli (Mill Valley), Turner, $16.95. It is the year 2082.

Following a series of attempted bombings and acts of violence against women, a devastating explosion at the dedication ceremony of the new U.N. in New York City launches Security Director Julia Moro’s search for the leader of Patria, a formerly defunct terrorist group now on the rise. Book Passage co-owner William Petrocelli fluidly transports readers forward and backward in time. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera’s Mystery Writers Conference, July 23–26.

A Master Plan for Rescue by Janis Cooke Newman (San Francisco), Riverhead Books, $27.95.

In 1942, a child from New York attempts to move on with life after losing his beloved parents.

Meanwhile, in Berlin, a young Jewish man must walk away from the woman he loves. When their grief-ridden paths merge, the boy and the man discover the magnitude of memory and the spirit preserved in stories. A member of Book Passage’s Travel Writers & Photographers Conference faculty, Newman writes with enchanting compassion and tenderness. Appearing at Book Passage Corte Madera July 14, 7 p.m. and at the Travel Writers & Photographers Conference, August 13–16.

Book picks by Book Passage Events Coordinator Aliza Goldberg.

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Bob Ayres Do you like your entertainers funny or smart? Marin resident Bob Ayres likes it best when he can find them together, which he was able to do often as former proprietor of The Other Cafe, one of San Francisco’s landmark early comedy clubs, in the stand-up Booker/ heyday of the 1980s. Starting with owning a Haight-Ashbury ice cream Promoter store in the ’70s that didn’t actually make any ice cream, Ayres has led FAIRFAX a colorful but mostly quiet existence just out of the spotlight of the Bay Area comedy, dance and lecture scenes. More comfortable backstage, he reluctantly agreed to be put in the spotlight this month. MARC HERSHON When did The Other Cafe open? It was a coffeehouse with one night of folk music a week when I bought it in 1976. At that time, I had quit college and opened an ice cream store in the Haight. When the owner asked, “Would you ever want to buy this place?” I said, “Yeah, I think I would.”

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Within a few weeks of owning the cafe, I went to look for a band at The Palms on Polk Street. Before the band played, this guy, Mark Miller, was doing comedy and no one was listening to him. I thought he was funny. So I told him I had a little coffeehouse and he asked me if I’d like to do a comedy night. He knew who the comedians were in town at that time, and it included Robin (Williams) and Dana (Carvey), (Bob) Sarlatte, Lorenzo (Matawaran) and Gil Christner.

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Dana Carvey was always an Other guy. What do you remember about him from those early years? When he first moved to San Francisco, I had to promise him that we would hire him enough to make his $750-a-month rent. He had just won the [San Francisco International Stand-Up] Comedy Competition and it was a real surprise because he was such a kid. And he looked like he was 12.

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Any favorite memories about being a club owner? My favorite thing about owning a comedy club back in the day was standing at the exit on a sold-out, packed night. And I would thank everybody for coming and I would say, “If you like what you saw tonight, in three weeks we have somebody you’re going to dig because just vibe-wise and attitudewise, it’s a very similar show.” You had to do that because there was no Internet. But they would come back because they trusted us and it was great.

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Did you lose any clients to bigger agents?

I have a good story on that one. We signed Whoopi Goldberg to do a one-woman show based on her characterization of Moms Mabley.

She goes to L.A. She gets hot. We get a call from some big-shot agency. “You’re not going to be representing Whoopi anymore.” Forget the contract we had; their team of lawyers were ready to crush us. Despite our friendship, Whoopi never called us to close the loop by saying, “I got signed by a big agency — they can do way more for me. So, of course, I had to do that. I’m sorry.

I’ll make it up to you.” There was none of that.

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Post comedy boom? I struggled at first. Then I started throwing these salons at my house. I basically would ask my favorite people to invite two or three of their favorite people — beloved friends of beloved friends. It was fabulous. I didn’t know what else to do other than invite really interesting, cool people to my house for a cocktail party. It was called Last Saturdays and it was held on the last Saturday of the month. Ziff Davis eventually funded it as a lecture series for three years. This eventually led to me being a licensee for TEDx with TEDxMarin.

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Where do you live in Marin? I have a lovely home in the hills of Fairfax and I have a beautiful dog I love more than life itself. I came back here about six or seven years ago.

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What do you like best about it? Marin is different than Fairfax. Fairfax I love because it’s like a hippie town but without the attitude or the ungroundedness of a Haight-Ashbury. I like Marin because it’s so open and progressive in its politics. And it’s beautiful here — there’s that.

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The Art of Tea A local shop combines the twin passions of its owner without all the jitters. BY TIM PORTER

tell a coffee drinker who’s thinking of switching? Try as many teas as you can until you find the one that makes you happy. Tea is like wine.

The choice is endless. You need to try it. Do you drink coffee? Once in a while in the morning. I love the smell of coffee. It’s lovely. But tea doesn’t make you so jittery. What if you really want that jolt? What tea do you recommend? Pu-erh can give you that, but most people may not be ready for pu-erh because it’s a Chinese fermented tea. It has a lot of zing, but it comes with a woodsy, earthy taste. What’s popular?

Matcha, a high-end, powdered green Japanese tea, is very fashionable.

The monks would drink it before meditation. It is concentrated, it has more antioxidants, but it is expensive. I enjoy putting a scoop of matcha on almond milk and drinking it. Do your children drink tea? They love it. They drink tea in the morning and they drink tea before they go to bed. And your husband? He’s German. He drinks coffee. m

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S A GIRL in Ethiopia, Emebet Bellingham Korn made herbal concoctions out of pickings from her mother’s garden. As a university student in San Francisco, she studied fashion. Now, as a businesswoman and Marin mother of three, she runs an organic tea company that is also a tea shop/art gallery in downtown San Anselmo. Desta is a pretty name. It means joy in my native language. How did you get into the tea business? Quite serendipitously, actually. After working as a fashion designer, I started a nonprofit Emebet Bellingham Korn, Desta and I began to import tea and Epicures Guild, 417 San Anselmo Ethiopian coffee to raise money, Avenue, San Anselmo, desta.com but my heart was always with the tea. When the nonprofit ended, I dropped the coffee and focused on tea. Why a shop and a gallery? I missed the art part of my life. I could have expanded my wholesale tea business, but I wanted to bring my two passions together. I still have my wholesale business, but this is our flagship store and gallery. Flagship? Are more on the way? That’s a hope. Is the world divided into coffee people and tea people? Yes and no. The good news is that now a lot of coffee drinkers are open to tea.

They might do their coffee in the morning and in midday they might do green tea and in the evening they might go herbal. What do you

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Jared Huffman

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Marin’s congressman (formerly our assemblyman) discusses his increased workload, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and playing basketball with President Barack Obama.

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N COLLEGE, JA RED Huffman was an allAmerican volleyball player; now, in his free time, he plays guitar and sings in a country and western band. Whatever 51-year-old Huffman does he seems to do well — and often he does it in front of a crowd. Now in his second term as the representative from California’s 2nd Congressional District, Huffman, a Democrat, is playing before his biggest crowd ever, and from all accounts he’s doing it quite well.

Representing his district’s 685,000 people in Congress is no easy task. Stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge clear to the Oregon border, a distance of more than 300 miles,

California’s 2nd District includes not only Marin, but also all of Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity and Del Norte counties, plus much of Sonoma County. Huffman certainly seems up to the task; in his previous job in the California Assembly (2006–2012) he authored more than 60 pieces of legislation and gained a rare reputation for forging bipartisan consensus on challenging issues.

Huffman graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara (that’s where he played volleyball), and cum laude from Boston College Law School. He and his wife, Susan, live in San Rafael with their two children, Abby, 15, and Nate, 12.

How do you compare serving in the California Assembly with serving in the U.S. House of Representatives? It’s similar to the difference between minor and major league baseball. I am now in the arena on a much broader range of issues and at the highest level — and along with that comes a faster pace and a more intense set of challenges, as well as some amazing experiences and opportunities.

Is the increased workload, at times, overwhelming? Actually, I’ve found a second wind because there’s adrenaline that comes with this job. You are constantly in motion, whether it’s traveling coast-to-coast or, whatever coast

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you are on, the constant whirlwind of meetings and speeches and appearances. And, if something like that works for you, that’s the greatness of the job. I like that I just came from a town hall meeting in Corte Madera where, in an hour and 15 minutes, I answered more than 25 questions ranging from dog control policies in the GGNRA to Israeli-Palestinian conflict issues to international trade agreements and much, much more.

You finish a discussion like that and, for me at least, you feel revved up. You’re exhilarated.

If there is a typical week for you, what’s it like? On Monday morning I’ll leave SFO early and arrive in Washington around three, in time for a few meetings. Most of the work in the nation’s capital gets done on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; then on Thursdays we usually vote and I’ll fly home in time to see the kids off to bed. Friday is my day to work in the district and weekends could easily be filled up with parades and politicking. But that’s where I try to keep a balance and spend time with my family as much as possible.

How do you handle the wide range of subjects?

Are you a fast reader? I’m not a quick reader.

Six years ago, I took a speed-reading course because I wanted to improve my reading skills.

I needed to assimilate so much information and my deliberate reading pace was, and still is, a constraint on my bandwidth. But the good news is that I’m a good retainer. When I do read, or hear, or observe something, it tends to stick with me. Then, maybe six months later, I can usually pull it out of my mental archive and usually it will be in pretty good shape.

What has been your biggest surprise with Congress? I’m surprised at the slowness and the inertia of Congress as an institution. Especially after serving in the California Assembly. In my six years there, I was a prolific legislator. I passed over 60 pieces of law. It would take more years than I have to live to do that in Congress.

Any surprises regarding fellow congressmen? If I formed my judgments regarding my colleagues by watching cable news, I would really dislike a lot of them. But I form my judgments by how I encounter

The congressman plays a few tunes at an event at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma.

them personally. So probably some of the Republicans most reviled by people in my district are colleagues with whom many times, on a personal level, I get along with quite well.

An example is Trey Gowdy, the Republican congressman from South Carolina who’s chairman of the Select Committee on Benghazi. He’s the point person going after Hillary Clinton, continuing what Darrell Issa started in this witch-hunt. But I think if you follow that issue you’ll see he’s going about it in a much more professional and responsible way than did Congressman Issa. I still don’t think the investigation should even be happening. But there’s a lot more to Trey Gowdy than meets the eye. He’s a very interesting and colorful character. I may not agree with him on a heck of a lot, but I respect him as a person; he’s a straight shooter.

So far, what is your biggest accomplishment in Congress? Helping create a new coastal national monument on the Mendocino coast.

It’s permanent, forever and I feel really good about it. It was also a great experience for me, as a new member of Congress, to be in the Oval Office with the president at a signing ceremony.

And now I’ll be able to take my kids to the Point Arena–Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument and let them know I did something big — it’s 1,665 acres of coastline, estuaries and beaches — and permanent. And I did it during my first term.

What have you done for Marin County lately?

Well, I got $20 million put into the president’s budget for SMART to extend its rail line from San Rafael to Larkspur. We’ve got a lot more work to do, but I’m cautiously optimistic that eventually it will happen. Also, last week we got a bill out of committee that will allow Marin County and local affordable housing advocates to purchase the surplus Coast Guard property in Point Reyes Station that just about everybody wants to see remain as workforce housing rather than be sold to the highest-bidding developer. As for Highway 101 going through the Novato Narrows, I’m working very hard to keep federal transportation programs funded. In California, 48 percent of transportation funding comes from the Federal Highway Trust Fund and, if we don’t get it reauthorized, all that funding will dry up and that would definitely affect the Novato Narrows. So I’m working very hard on that.

Your biggest controversy to date seems to be attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Do you regret doing that? I’d do it over again exactly the same way; I think I struck the right balance. This was a situation where I was never going to please everyone. Some of my constituents urged me to boycott the talk; others asked that I not only attend the talk, but also agree with Mr. Netanyahu. Some even supported the idea that we move forward with military M A R I N J U LY 2 0 1 5 37

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action against Iran. So I received all kinds of opinions on this very hot-button issue. In cases like this, you have to be true to your own judgments and sensibilities.

How are you and President Obama progressing? Do you mean have I played basketball with him? Not yet, but he promised me a game and we’re working on that. I’ve met President Obama a number of times and that’s a special experience. He’s doing some great things, but I can’t say I’m 100 percent with him on everything; we have our differences on trade right now and I don’t agree with every aspect of his energy policy. But I give him high marks on a number of things; his presidency is very good and will look even better in the eyes of history.

What about President Obama as a person?

As a human being, he has to be one of the most impressive people we’ve ever had in the White House. He is extremely cerebral and thoughtful and, when he wants to be, convivial. But no one is perfect. In some ways, the president’s leadership style is limiting when it comes to getting things done because he can also be aloof.

He is much less interested in schmoozing with Congress than he is in having a quiet dinner with his wife and family. That speaks to the depth of him in a very good way. But for the chief executive of the United States of America, those relationships with Congress really matter, and he’s really never been very interested in them.

It sounds like you have concerns about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. First are my environmental concerns. If we are going to grant favored trading status to 14 or more different countries — Vietnam, Singapore, Chile, Brunei and Japan among them — I think we have to be sure that our high environmental standards are not threatened, and that hopefully we’re going to lift some of the bad actors up to our standards. So far, I don’t see either of these things happening with the TransPacific Partnership. And our environmental standards are in jeopardy of being deemed in restraint of trade in one of the international tribunals being set up by the TPP. Also, the standards we are asking of other TPP signatories, save for two or three matters, are very weak, to the point of being meaningless.

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What about global climate change? The TPP agreement is completely silent on climate change, the biggest issue of our times. I’ve been told earlier drafts had some restraints, but House Republicans and fossil fuel company executives in the room during negotiations didn’t like them and they’re now gone. So we are missing opportunities to use these trade negotiations to make progress on all sorts of international environmental issues. Frankly, I think the environmental aspects of TTP, as few as they are, are being grossly oversold.

As a congressman not directly involved with trade, how do you get your information regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

That’s a problem too. Not only can the public not even see this document, but for all intents and purposes, I can’t see it either. They’ll tell you that I can, but I’ve been in classified briefings regarding TPP and, believe me, all I see are PowerPoint presentations, not the full document. And the sad thing is that hundreds of corporate executives throughout the country are not only seeing the document, they’re working on it. So it’s a very flawed process that promises to be one heck of a fight.

How are Democrats opposing President Obama regarding the TPP? There’s a very active group of my Democratic colleagues that regularly have trade experts come in and talk with us. I recently had a brown bag lunch where Robert Reich, the former secretary of labor in the Clinton administration who helped negotiate and pass the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA, was warning us not to pass the TPP. Another person knowledgeable in these matters is Rosa DeLauro, congresswoman from Connecticut, who hosts informal dinners at her house where we discuss the trade agreement. We had a dinner a couple of weeks ago with Senator Elizabeth Warren. She’s fantastic; she’s spot on regarding these issues.

Any final thoughts? To my constituents, I’d like to convey that I’m working very hard on their behalf. I hope that I am accessible to everyone. I don’t want them to think of their congressman as some distant figure in Washington. I want to be thought of as a friend and neighbor who wants to help them any way I can. m M A R I N J U LY 2 0 1 5 39

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D A E D E H T A Novato photographer has built a career around photographing bands like the Grateful Dead.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY BOB MINKIN

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D A E D E H T A Novato photographer has built a career around photographing bands like the Grateful Dead.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY BOB MINKIN

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DEAD FREAKS UNITE Who are you? Where are you? How are you?

Send us your name and address and we’ll keep you informed.

Dead Heads, P.O. Box 1065, San Rafael, California 94901 In 1977, just out of high school, I made my pilgrimage to the promised land, the San Francisco Bay Area. While there, I lucked out and caught a Jerry Garcia Band show and met a lot of great people. I couldn’t resist coming back later that year for the Grateful Dead’s New Year’s run at Winterland.

It was after these trips and subsequent ones (I couldn’t stay away) that I knew someday I would live in Marin.

Marin County had fascinated the Grateful D e a d a s w e l l . T h e y w er e l i v i n g i n S a n Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury, and in 1966 they spent the summer at Rancho Olompali on Mount Burdell in Novato, close to where I now live. Finally, in 1968, all of the band members made the move north to Marin.

They set up band headquarters in 1970 in San Rafael, in a classic Victorian on the corner of Fifth and Lincoln avenues. Over the ensuing years they had various recording studios, homes and offices throughout Marin.

Back in 1965, I’m sure, none of the band members could have imagined that the music they were creating would become a lasting force in American culture, one that has reached this 50-year milestone. To celebrate, the Dead performed two shows in Santa Clara last month, leading up to the big final concerts for the band at Chicago’s Soldier Field this month.

We are fortunate they continue their legacy in Marin County with Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads, the revived Sweetwater Music Hall, Bob Weir’s Tamalpais Research Institute and a host of other venues. These exciting spaces feature not only Grateful Dead music, but also original music f rom many young musicians and artists influenced by the Dead in some way, who are carving out their own style and contributing to the renaissance of live music in Marin County.

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H AT I S I T about the Grateful Dead?

Grow ing up in Brooklyn, New York, as a young Dead Head, I saw San Francisco and Marin County as mythical places. They were home to many of my favorite bands and musicians — the Jefferson A irplane, John Cipollina and Quicksilver Messenger Service, Janis Joplin, Santana, the New Riders of the Purple Sage, and of course, Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead.

The music of the Grateful Dead inspired a sense of adventure in me and opened my mind to possibilities. After reading antiestablishment classics like Jack Kerouac’s On the Road and Tom Wolfe’s The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, I was determined to visit the Bay Area.

Cementing my resolve was this announcement that appeared on the sleeve of the Grateful Dead’s Skull and Roses album:

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s 0 19 7 Top: Jerry Garcia during the legendary 1977 Winterland run in San Francisco.

Middle: The Palladium, formally the Academy of Music, was a theater turned concert hall in Manhattan. This iteration of the Jerry Garcia Band featured the Grateful Dead’s Keith and Donna Godchaux along with Maria Muldaur on vocals, John Kahn and Buzz Buchanan.

Opener: The Grateful Dead in Binghamton, N.Y., Nov. 6, 1977. Bottom: When I was 18, I took a bus cross-country, solo, from Brooklyn, N.Y., to San Francisco to attend this 1977 New Year’s run at Winterland. I made my way up to the stage to photograph the band with my new Minolta SRT-101 camera. At the time I was beginning to get my work published in Relix magazine.

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Top: Just after the balloon drop at Winterland, the Grateful Dead breaks into “Sugar Magnolia;” a nod to promoter and impresario Bill Graham, it was his favorite Grateful Dead song. Middle: The show in Binghamton was possibly my favorite Grateful Dead show that I attended. The band was on fire that night.

Bottom: There’s no place like Red Rocks, one of the nicest outdoor venues in the country. After hearing about the Dead’s shows there the previous year, I made up my mind to go for this three-night run during the summer of ‘79. Unfortunately it rained like crazy after this show, forcing the remaining two concerts to be moved indoors to Denver’s McNichols Arena. In this era of the Dead, the drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart had a massive percussion and drum ensemble known as “The Beast.”

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Top: A show at Laguna Seca in Monterey in 1981. Middle: I followed the Dead’s 1981 Europe tour. On this stop at a hashish bar in Amsterdam, they played an unannounced show in this tiny venue. I was very lucky to be there as the band played songs they’d never played before. Bottom: The social aspects of a Grateful Dead show were often as meaningful as the concert itself (1983).

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Top: Situated on the grounds of Stanford University, the beautiful Frost Amphitheatre (1987) is one of my favorite venues. Left: Resplendent in a “Dancing Bear� tie-dye, Lesh drops the bass bombs at Frost in 1988.

Right: Dead Heads doing what they do best at a show, dancing and having a great time (Giants Stadium, N.Y., 1987).

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In 1990, my wife and I finally made the big move to Marin County. Within weeks of being here, I was getting into the groove and photographed this Grateful Dead show at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

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Top: Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on June 15, 1990.

Capturing the peak moments of a show is what I strive for — here’s Jerry ending the song with aplomb.

Bottom: This December 1994 Oakland Coliseum show was one of the last Grateful Dead concerts I photographed before Jerry passed in 1995.

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s 0 0 0 2 This page, top to bottom: Bob Weir and Phil Lesh were special guests at this Jackie Greene show at the Great American Music Hall in 2009; Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Stu Allen perform at Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael in 2013; In 2012 the beloved Sweetwater reopened a few blocks away from its original Mill Valley location.

Here’s Bob Weir performing with Ratdog in 2013.

Opposite page from top: This “Move Me Brightly” performance, which celebrated Jerry Garcia’s 70th birthday, was at Weir’s Tamalpais Research Institute in San Rafael and featured Neal Casal, Donna Godchaux, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh; Bob Minkin and Bob Weir.

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LIFE THROUGH THE LENS Bob Minkin discovered rock ’n’ roll music (Hendrix, Cream and of course the Grateful Dead) at age 13 and started photographing concerts two years later.

By the time he was 18 he was getting paid for his photography and shooting professionally. After connecting with Relix magazine (a Brooklynbased Grateful Dead fanzine) he made contacts and friends within the Dead’s organization that afforded him great access to the band, including being invited by band members to photograph them in their homes. With the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s formation looming on the horizon, he began thinking about making a book of his photographs and stories about the iconic

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band. The Kickstarter campaign he created was extremely successful, with almost 800 people giving their support, yielding a publishing deal from San Rafael’s Insight Editions, which published his 224-page coffee-table book Live Dead and distributed it worldwide.

Minkin continues to document the Bay Area music scene at various venues throughout the county and at San Rafael’s Terrapin Crossroads, in addition to being the house photographer at Mill Valley’s Sweetwater Music Hall. He has been living in Novato with his wife and two children for almost 25 years. You can purchase his book and get a signed copy at minkinphoto graphy.com/livedead. KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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Marin County’s top minds weigh in on healthy living and longevity. BY ANN WYCOFF • ILLUSTRATION BY TRINA DALZIEL

Science of PART 1 OF 2

Aging

Kale. Coconut oil. Matcha. Probiotics.

Vitamin D. Strength training. Sleep.

Each day, we are bombarded with information on ways to stay healthy — lists of new superfoods, elixirs for longevity, the latest vitamins or supplements, miracle antidotes — but sorting through the research and information on aging and health can be daunting. How do we know what’s snake oil or what might be truly good for us? Thankfully, Marin County is home to a wealth of experts on nutrition, exercise, brain health, food as medicine and more. In particular, the savvy scientists at the renowned Buck Institute for Research on Aging are devoted to geroscience, studying the mechanisms of aging and the connection between normal aging and chronic disease, in the institute’s Novato labs.

Considering that the mission statement of the Buck Institute is to “increase the healthy years of life,” we

checked in with scientists there to see what knowledge we might be able to glean from all their hard work. “This is a really exciting time. The science of aging research is supporting commonsense lifestyle and nutritional changes that can give people a good shot at extending their feel-good years,” says Brian Kennedy, the institute’s president and CEO. “I think that those lifestyle changes, coupled with treatments that are being developed in the lab, will enable us to forestall or even prevent a whole host of conditions that all of us now dread — including Alzheimer’s, cancer, Parkinson’s and Type 2 diabetes.”

While we may be preaching to the choir here in Marin — known for having one of the most healthminded populations in the country — we’ve broken down the latest research on healthy aging and asked local practitioners for everyday health care advice.

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The Power of Food and Spice

“The relationship between food and longevity and brain health does not rely on speculation, but rather on thousands of published scientific studies,” says Rebecca Katz, a Marin-based author, cook and Buck Institute lecturer, who has a master’s in nutrition. Katz, who calls herself a culinary translator, delivering “nutritional science to the plate, seasoned by wisdom and the alchemy of flavor,” explores the benefits of good food in two cookbooks, The Longevity Kitchen and The Healthy Mind Cookbook. She encourages people to look to their pantries, spice racks and farmers’ markets as sources for their own personal culinary Rx: “Eating the right foods will keep your cellular energy high and immune system strong, helping stave off the inevitable decline of these systems due to the aging process.” Basically, she adds, “food can alter your genetic expression.”

For longevity, Katz spotlights the Super 16, foods rich in antioxidants and sources of omega-3 fats, probiotics, phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals, including asparagus, avocado, basil, blueberries, coffee, dark chocolate, garlic, green tea, kale, olive oil, pomegranate, sweet potato, thyme, walnuts, wild salmon and yogurt. While both chia and matcha were not on most people’s minds while she was writing her books, she says she would alter her list to add them. Matcha is a finely powdered green tea that’s chock-full of powerful antioxidants, boosts metabolism, enhances mood and aids concentration, she says. Matcha is to green teas as Dom Pérignon is to champagne; Marin-based matcha master Eric Gower’s company Breakaway Matcha offers “some of the best matcha I’ve ever tasted,” Katz adds. Chia seeds are another wonderful food that’s high in omega-3 fatty acids and a great source of fiber.

Katz also calls for ditching unhealthy damaging fats (trans fats, corn oil, cottonseed oil, etc.) and replacing them with foods that contain good ones like avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, seeds and whole eggs. And yes, she says it’s fine to cook with olive oil, despite the ongoing debates, as most home stoves won’t heat the oil to a smoking point where it breaks down and forms toxins. (Restaurant kitchens are another story, she concedes.)

Another superstar ingredient that has people talking these days is turmeric, India’s golden spice. Think yellow curries popular in Indian, Thai or Vietnamese dishes. Buck Institute researcher Ram Rao, Ph.D., champions turmeric as being able to help with “degeneration, immunity, inflammation and infection.” Rao, who advised Marin’s Whole Foods to carry fresh turmeric root, contends that it’s best in that form and can be added to soups, curries and vegetable dishes. The curcumin in turmeric acts as a multifaceted anti-inflammatory agent, Rao says, and myriad studies have shown its potential to stave off arthritis, cancer and even Alzheimer’s.

Turmeric boasts an astonishing array of antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral and antibiotic properties, and as an immune system booster, it’s stronger than vitamins C and E. Curcumin is better absorbed with piperine, an active component in black pepper. So if you’re taking turmeric or curcumin supplements, be sure they contain piperine or black pepper extract.

TIP: Educated shopping. Nearly two-thirds of produce samples tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and analyzed by the Washington, D.C–based EWG for the 2015 “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce” contained pesticide residues. “The bottom line is people do not want to eat agricultural chemicals with their fruits and vegetables,” says Ken Cook, EWG’s president and cofounder and a San Anselmo resident. “That is why we will continue publishing our Shopper’s Guide to help consumers figure out which produce items carry the most and least pesticide residues.” Shoppers can opt for items on EWG’s Clean 15 list, like avocados, cabbage and asparagus, and buy the organic versions of the produce on EWG’s Dirty Dozen list to reduce their exposure to pesticides in their diet. “The information we provide is incredibly valuable because pesticides have been linked to a number of health problems, including cancer and lower IQ in children,” Cook says.

Intermittent Fasting

“There’s a lot of research around intermittent fasting right now,” says the Buck’s Brian Kennedy, who is also a Ph.D., “and I think most of it is suggesting it’s very good for you.”

Scientists have known for a long time that caloric restriction extends life span for yeast, worms, mice and probably primates. But while this concept also has positive implications for humans, most people do not want to sustain themselves on minimal calories. To study the effects of intermittent fasting, scientists gave mice as much food as they wanted one day, then starved them the next day, in a continuous cycle, and compared them to mice on restricted-calorie diets. The “fasting” mice lived almost as long as the mice on restricted diets, yet they ate plenty of food. So the good news is that you may not have to endure intense caloric restriction to reap similar benefits from short-term fasting. Some diets, like the 5/2, call for five days of eating and two of fasting each week, but an easier method may be to wait 12 to 14 hours after your evening meal before eating again the next day. More research is needed, but the current data looks promising. Kennedy also believes that our bodies are already adapted to deal with fasting, as our ancestors who were hunters and gatherers ate when food was at hand and fasted when hunting for new sources.

TIP: Eat well. To optimize your period of fasting, Caitlin Beale, a clinical dietitian at Marin General Hospital, recommends focusing on nutrient-dense foods prior to fasting to ensure your body has what it needs. “Studies of intermittent fasting that do exist in both mice and human subjects are promising and exciting with regards to beneficial changes in insulin resistance, blood lipids, gene expression, mental clarity and even reproductivity,” she says. However, she notes, “as we are still in early stages, more research is needed, especially in human subjects with regards to gender, age and body composition. For instance, right now the benefit appears to be seen more in men than women.” A juice fast would not qualify as intermittent fasting, she adds, because juice contains calories; for it to be a true fast, no calories can be consumed.

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Super Supplements

Controversies continue to swirl around supplements, yet the promise of health via a pill is a lure few can resist. Basically, supplements are not meant to replace healthy whole foods, but they can complement a basically good diet that has a deficiency. Dosage and efficacy are key. “Unfortunately it’s an unregulated market, and some companies are getting away with selling nonsense,” says Buck Institute researcher Dr. Gordon Lithgow.

“Some supplements for sale at health food stores don’t even contain any of the items said to be in the bottle. And that’s a problem.”

Ingesting certain supplements may also contribute to the aging process and chronic disease. For example, researchers have known for decades that some metals, including high levels of iron, have been linked to neurologic diseases such as Parkinson’s and possibly to Alzheimer’s.

Lithgow’s recent work at the Buck Institute with the nematode C. elegans (a type of worm) has shown how iron accumulation can accelerate the aging process. He urges people considering iron supplementation, especially postmenopausal women, to talk to their physicians first.

Dr. Dale Bredesen, a Buck faculty member who has developed a comprehensive program to reverse memory loss, agrees. Consumers should make sure to get supplements from a trusted source, he adds, since there is “a lot of garbage out there. For herbs, good examples [for brands] include Metagenics, Banyan or Gaia.”

The typical modern processed-food diet leaves many of us low in omega-3s, Bredesen says, so fish or krill oil from a trusted source is a good idea. And then there’s buzz-worthy vitamin D, which is vital in regulating the absorption of calcium for healthy bones and facilitating function

of the immune system. Mounting evidence suggests low D levels may be linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cancers, while raising D levels may reduce heart disease and more. Most of us are not getting enough Vitamin D from the sun or food sources like salmon, sardines, egg yolks or fortified milks and cereals.

TIP: Food first, then supplements. Dr. Elson Haas of San Rafael has recently published his 10th book on health and nutrition, Ultimate Immunity, which includes a breakdown of the hot topic of cooling down inflammation through diet, mind and body exercises and supplements.

He has been guiding his patients on supplement intake for more than three decades from his Preventive Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael.

“I look at deficiencies to our cells and tissues as a primary underlying issue for many health problems,” he says. “I counsel my patients to get as much of their nutrients from quality foods as possible, and supplements can then add to [promote] optimal function.” Patients commonly test low for vitamin D, he confirms: “I usually suggest 2,000–5,000 IUs daily.” Other nutrients insufficient in most diets include magnesium and potassium, B12, other Bs and good oils. At the top of his list of sources for anti-inflammatory nutrients are turmeric, boswellia herb and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), as well as fish oils and probiotics. To test the ease of absorption (bioavailability) of your tableted vitamins, especially calcium-containing supplements, he suggests placing a couple pills into warm water; if they do not dissolve within 20 to 30 minutes, chances are they are not being absorbed into your body.

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Sleep and Restoration Get Moving

Moving the body is crucial to good health and aging well, but in the United States it seems we have “engineered exercise out of our lives, as we hardly walk anywhere,” Kennedy says. “Exercise has turned into something we have to find time for rather than incorporating daily.

This may be one reason why the Japanese tend to live longer than us — they walk regularly.”

Buck Institute’s Simon Melov, a Ph.D. and professor, agrees: “People who are more active are healthier for longer. There’s an overwhelming body of data that directly relates exercise to overall health.” That includes Melov’s own study of seniors that revealed strength training exercise reverses aging in human skeletal tissue.

“About six or seven years ago we recruited a group of elderly folk who had done no resistance training,” he recalls. “In collaboration with our Canadian colleagues at McMaster University Medical Center, we did muscle biopsies on those individuals, and then put them on a six-month strength-training program. We took a second muscle biopsy to see what happened to their individual gene expression profile, which is a genetic portrait of gene activity. When compared to young people, it showed that the gene expression profile, after resistance training for six months, was reversed back to that of a more youthful state.

In a very real sense, the resistance training had reversed certain aspects of the aging process at a genetic level. And that was a pretty impressive result.” Many studies have since backed up those results. Bottom line: age-related disease is reduced if you are a regular exerciser. “It’s a really powerful anti-disease mechanism,” Melov says.

TIP: Stay light. Given the high activity level here in Marin, the word athlete no longer has an age association, says Dave Goltz, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who works in Larkspur at Mt. Tam Orthopedics as well as in Park City, Utah, as the head team physician for the U.S. freestyle Olympic ski team.

“Patients ask me all the time how they can keep their bodies in the best shape possible,” he says. “The key is moderating exercise, choosing low-impact activities and keeping the routine varied. One of the top concerns for older athletes seems to be knee arthritis, and for this I tell my clients to not gain weight. Losing weight saves your knees.” His tips for staying on the trails for as long as possible? Low-impact activities like hiking, biking and swimming, when combined with body-weight core strengthening, such as Pilates or in some types of yoga, can be a lifelong strategy for fitness. Bone mass is especially helped by low-impact choices like hiking.

We all know about the importance of REM, but don’t discount slow-wave sleep.

Slow-wave sleep is when the heart rate lowers, bones and tissues have a chance to regenerate, energy stores recharge and the immune system strengthens. According to Dr. Mehrdad Razavi, medical director of the Marin Memory and Sleep Center, the three cornerstones of optimal health are nutrition, exercise and sleep. “While most folks know the importance of exercise and nutrition, sleep has been somewhat neglected by both the public and medical community,” he says.

“Slow wave (deep) sleep seems to be more important for physical regeneration, while REM sleep is more critical for emotional regeneration. Therefore, sleep disturbance could result in impairment in any or all of those systems, i.e., increased cardiovascular risk, hormonal imbalance, weight gain, pain, increased infection and premature death.” On the other hand, improving the quality of sleep has been shown to have positive effects on all of the above. “It is critical that the public and medical community look at sleep health the way we look at exercise and nutrition, as the impact and reward could be great,” Razavi says.

Ideally, restorative sleep is made up of five stages that take place during 90- to 120-minute cycles throughout the night. During these stages, growth hormones and melatonin levels (which are important for muscle maintenance and repair) increase, while the stress hormone cortisol decreases. It’s no surprise that daytime sleepiness makes people more accident prone and impatient, but recent research suggests far more alarming consequences: one recent study found non-restorative sleep can take a toll on the nervous and endocrine system and raise risk for stroke, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Continual lack of sleep also affects the outside of your body, exacerbating fine lines and leading to under-eye circles and drab skin.

Sleep trackers now on the market can help us track our z’s, but do these devices work? Kind of, but not in the way you may expect, Razavi says: “While none of these sleep trackers (such as Fitbit) have been scientifically validated or endorsed by AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) or can tell about the underlying cause and diagnoses of a lack of sleep, they are still useful as far as increasing the sleep awareness and engagement of the public.”

TIP: Can’t sleep? Rest. Michael Feldman of Mike’s Body Shop in Mill Valley has been working with clients for 28 years on optimizing and balancing/aligning the body through strength training and the movement/manipulation technique called structural integration. When it comes to healthy aging, he says, “five to 10 minutes of a restorative pose is the new apple a day.” Why? According to Feldman, the intent is to quiet the mind and support the diaphragm, which will in turn oxygenate the blood and connective tissue where stress accumulates and is stored, as well as activate the parasympathetic nervous system that governs bodily functions. One helpful pose is savasana, propping the legs up against a wall as you lie on your back with support from pillows or yoga blocks. “Support is critical,” Feldman says. “We live in a ‘go and do’ culture, which heightens the sympathetic nervous system. But when the body is supported the parasympathetic [system] can heal all of [the body’s] systems, including metabolism, nervous and digestion.” What does this have to do with aging gracefully? A lot, says Feldman. When the body’s internal connective tissue fails, the aging process accelerates and you start to see wrinkly skin, poor vision, bad muscle coordination and other problems.

• In our next issue, we delve deeper into the topic of aging and health, this time focusing on the brain and gut.

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Foods With Benefits Here is a list of everyday foods with beneficial qualities as outlined in The Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz.

BEETS Blood flow. Cognitive functioning. Mood.

Beets have lots of folate, which can help stave off dementia, and they’re also high in nitrates, associated with executive functioning in the brain. Additionally, they are rich in betalains, which may keep depression at bay.

CASHEWS Healthy sleep. Learning.

Memory. Mental energy. Mood.

Packed with zinc, magnesium, thiamin and more, cashews are quite the little powerhouses. Studies have shown that magnesium may regulate sleeping patterns, while zinc boosts memory. In women, thiamin is associated with improved mood as well as mental vitality.

COCONUT MILK Cognitive functioning. Focus. Mental energy. Mood.

One of the assets that makes coconut milk so special is its wealth of medium-chain triglycerides. After only a single serving, these triglycerides have been shown to help cognitive performance in Alzheimer’s patients. Coconut milk also contains vitamin C and other minerals that help mood and energy.

ONIONS Cognitive functioning. Energy.

Focus. Memory. Neuronal health.

Onions are a good source of B vitamins and have proved to help fight depression in animals. They are also rich in antioxidant flavonoids that protect neurons from injury.

Remember to not over-peel your onion; the antioxidants are concentrated near the surface.

POMEGRANATES Cognitive functioning. Memory. Mood.

The high level of antioxidant polyphenols is one of the reasons pomegranates have been hailed as super fruits, but the benefits go far beyond that. A recent study found that pomegranate juice stopped lapses in memory that normally occur after heart surgery, and the fruit’s vitamin K and folate protect against loss of brain function.

QUINOA Cognitive functioning.

Memory. Mood.

The ancient grain that’s in everyone’s bowl these days is a great source of zinc and loaded with nutrients considered better for your heart than wheat. Quinoa also has plenty of folate, which helps prevent dementia.

SAFFRON Cognitive functioning. Mood.

Healthy sleep. Learning. Memory.

A great source of iron, saffron is especially useful for women during their childbearing years when iron deficiencies can cause many cognitive problems. Saffron also has a good amount of magnesium, which is connected to better sleep.

KALE Learning. Memory. Mood.

It’s the hot food of the moment for good reason — it’s one of the healthiest you can eat. Rich in vitamins A and K, kale helps boost memory and facilitates learning. Additionally, it has 45 different antioxidant flavonoids and contains minerals that help prevent cognitive decline.

WALNUTS Cognitive functioning. Focus. Healthy sleep.

Memory. Vascular health.

Walnuts help keep the cardiovascular system healthy, which is important for the brain, as studies show that people with low risk factors for heart disease do better on cognitive tests. To get the most out of your walnut, leave the skin (the waxy outermost part of shelled walnuts) on — that’s where most of its antioxidant phenols live.

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Alfresco Eats Invite friends over for a complete meal made right on the grill. BY LYNDA BALSLEV

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ITH THESE SUMMER grill recipes, you can get out of the kitchen and still make a great dinner for your family and friends.

Cooking and entertaining are simple with a grill, and we are not just talking burgers and steak. You can whip up a complete meal, including appetizers, salads and desserts in your backyard — an appealing idea in Marin, where most of us move our activity outdoors for the summer anyway. The following menu is 100 percent grill friendly and each recipe may easily be doubled for a larger party. So go on, get cooking.

Ingredients

{Dressing} ½ cup finely grated Parmesan ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 anchovy fillets 1 large garlic clove 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard V teaspoon salt Pinch of sugar ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil {Croutons} ½ baguette, cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices 1 garlic clove, crushed but still intact {Salad} 6 to 8 baby gems, depending on size Extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup Parmesan shavings Assorted microgreens for garnish Freshly ground black pepper

To Prepare

Make the dressing: Combine all of the ingredients, except the oil, in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to blend. With the motor running, add the oil in a steady stream to emulsify.

Croutons: Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Brush the baguette slices with oil. Grill over direct heat until crisp and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning as needed.

Remove from the grill and rub with the garlic clove. Break into bite-size pieces. Salad: Lightly brush the baby gems with olive oil. Grill over direct heat until slightly charred but not wilted, 2 to 4 minutes, turning once. Transfer the wedges to a serving platter. Drizzle half the dressing over and turn to coat, then add more dressing to your taste. Scatter the croutons and Parmesan shavings over the lettuce. Garnish with microgreens and freshly ground black pepper. {SERVES 4} 58 J U LY 2 0 1 5 M A R I N

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Grilled Baby Gem Salad WITH Caesar Dressing Plump baby gems hold their shape while grilling.

Leave them on the grill just long enough to get a light char, but not too long or they will wilt.

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Brick Chicken WITH Yogurt, Lemon & Garlic Marinade Brick chicken is a butterflied whole chicken traditionally cooked — you guessed it — under a brick. In this case we use a cast iron skillet (for the weight) on top. The key is to weigh down the flattened bird while it grills, which ensures quick and even cooking with crispy charred results. Ask your butcher to butterfly the chicken.

Ingredients

{Marinade} L cup whole milk yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sweet paprika ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (3½-to-4-pound) whole chicken, butterflied Lemon wedges and Italian parsley sprigs for garnish

To Prepare

CrispyFingerling Potatoes WITH Parsley and Mint Grilling the fingerlings over indirect heat allows them the time to slow-cook and crisp without burning. You can either grill the potatoes directly on the grates or in a preheated grill pan.

Ingredients

2 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons salt, divided ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley ¼ cup chopped mint 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To Prepare

Prepare the grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (about 375°F). If you are using a grill pan, preheat the grill pan for about 10 minutes.

Combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and toss to coat.

Arrange the potatoes, cut-side down, on the grill, perpendicular to the grates (or cut-side down in the grill pan). Grill over indirect heat, with the lid closed, until the potatoes are tender, slightly flattened, and golden crisp on the cut sides, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, the parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature. {SERVES 4}

Marinade: Whisk the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the chicken in a baking dish.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, including between the breast skin and meat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling. Grill: Prepare the grill for indirect cooking over medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the chicken, skin side down, over indirect heat. Place a large cast-iron skillet (or two foil-wrapped bricks) on top of the chicken. Close the grill lid and grill until the skin is golden brown and releases easily from the grates, about 25 minutes, checking from time to time to avoid burning. Using oven mitts, remove the skillet and carefully turn the chicken over with a spatula. Replace the skillet or bricks. Close the grill and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, 20 to 30 minutes more, depending on the size of the bird. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh Italian parsley. {SERVES 4}

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp WITH Rosemary Skewers The rosemary sprigs will infuse the shrimp with flavor while grilling. They will also char, so before serving, remove the grilled rosemary sprigs and replace with fresh sprigs.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 large (16/20) shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left intact 8 thin slices prosciutto, each slice cut in half lengthwise 16 (1½-to-2-inch) rosemary sprigs, plus 16 for garnish

To Prepare

Whisk the oil, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Lightly brush the shrimp with the oil. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each shrimp. Thread a piece of rosemary through the prosciutto and shrimp to secure. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Grill the shrimp skewers over direct heat until the shrimp turn pink and the prosciutto begins to crisp, 5 to 7 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer to a plate.

Remove the grilled rosemary sprigs and replace with a fresh sprig. Serve warm. {SERVES 4}

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Nectarine & Blackberry Crisp WITH Almond Streusel Feel free to mix and match your favorite stone fruit and berries, such as peaches, plums, raspberries and blueberries, to your taste.

Ingredients

{Streusel} 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup lightly toasted almonds ½ cup dark brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled {Filling} 6 large, ripe, but not too soft, nectarines, pitted, cut into 1-inch chunks 6 ounces fresh blackberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

To Prepare

Streusel: Combine all the streusel ingredients, except the butter, in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to blend and to coarsely chop the almonds. Add the butter and pulse until the streusel resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until use. Grill and Fill: Prepare the grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (about 350°F). Butter an 8-by-8-inch gratin or grill-proof baking dish. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl and gently stir to coat. Pour the filling into the baking dish and spoon the streusel evenly over the top. Grill over indirect heat, with the grill lid closed, until the crisp is bubbling and the streusel is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.

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Economy Now that things are looking better, how should you be handling your investments and what should you watch out for? BY CARRIE KIRBY

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T 52, LESLIE has a clear view of her retirement, and it doesn’t involve drawing on a 401(k).

It involves 1,100 sun-drenched square feet surrounded by fruit trees, walking distance to Mill Valley shops and restaurants, plus a guest cottage.

“All I have is my house,” says Leslie, a mother of two who operates two home businesses.

In a climate of soaring property values and rents, and with the advent of Airbnb, Leslie is one of many Marin residents looking to her house to play a strong supporting role in the retirement plan.

In years past, the house meant security to Leslie; when she lost her job in 2009, she says, “I was able to sleep at night because I knew if things got bad I could always go live in my rental unit and rent out my house.”

Moving the unit from the long-term residential market to Airbnb increased her rental income to about $3,200 a month — enough to pay her mortgage, insurance and property taxes. That frees up her other income to invest in the future — which for Leslie means adding to her main house an extra room with a separate entrance, which she plans to rent on Airbnb as well.

Leslie’s story illustrates how several years of strong economic growth have inspired more Marin residents to shift their financial thinking from just getting along to planning for the future.

“I’m having more conversations [with clients] about retirement,” says Kathleen Nemetz, a certified financial planner with McClurg Capital in San Rafael.

With the strong U.S. dollar and the flexibility brought by the sharing economy, Nemetz says she is seeing more clients and friends consider spending all or some of their time abroad.

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Attorney Julie Garfield, 62, plans to tap the earning potential of her four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath San Rafael ranch home as she transitions from part-time work to full retirement over the next seven years.

“My retirement plan calls for me to move as often as every three to five months between three home bases I have already established, in Nice, France; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; and Marin. That revolving change of scene, personalities, activities, languages and regional travel options promises to keep things interesting for me for so long as I am able to move about freely,” Garfield says. When she’s not in Mexico, her condo there can generate income via Airbnb competitor VRBO. Not wanting to give up her foothold in Marin, Garfield prefers to rent bedrooms to roommates instead of converting her whole home into a rental property, giving her the flexibility to move back full time when she wants to.

Hedging your bets like this gets Nemetz’s approval.

“If you’re making a long-term commitment to living abroad, try renting first before you buy that property in Tuscany,” Nemetz suggests. You may have loved Tuscany on vacation, but will you love living there year round? What will you do for medical care while you live there? Do you understand the local real estate laws? These are all questions would-be expats can address during a trial stay, Nemetz says.

Is It Too Late to Buy Real Estate?

Planners say they are also having conversations with clients about another issue: buying property. Soaring home prices are great for those thinking of cashing in, but a towering barrier for those who want to become homeowners or landlords.

That’s not to say that no one should consider buying a home at current prices, says Evan Oliver, of Sausalito’s Verity Wealth Advisors. Buying property in Marin just shouldn’t be considered an investment at this point.

“You’ve just got to forget about any potential appreciation.

Not that it won’t be there, but you can’t let that be the driver behind buying a house,” Oliver says. People should buy a home

If you think taxes are bad now, there are scenarios where they could get much worse. If you’re focusing all your tax planning on today, you could make mistakes that could cost you down the road. if the pleasure they’ll derive from living in their own home outweighs the pleasure they might derive if they invested elsewhere the considerable funds they’ll pay, he says.

One thing Oliver advises against for most people: taking the down payment from your 401(k).

“When you start to see people tap into retirement plans, 90 percent of the time or maybe more they’re doing it because they have no other way to buy it, which means that the purchase is a bit of a stretch anyway, and it may not be the thing to do,” Oliver says.

The unavailability of local real estate as a viable investment is tough, as it coincides with continuing low interest rates, uninspiring bond performance and a long run-up in stock prices. Where to put investment funds?

For Dino Wilson, an agent with Paragon Real Estate Group in Greenbrae, the answer is Sonoma. He’s helped more than half a dozen clients acquire rental properties at “still very affordable” rates in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Boyes Hot Springs, and he’s a landlord there himself. While you would be hard-pressed to recoup the purchase price for a Mill Valley condo in rents, that’s still feasible in Sonoma, he says.

“I still do a great deal of my work in Marin, but I’m seeing the next 10 years of growth in Sonoma. And with the (Larkspur to Cloverdale) SMART train up and running, that’s going to open the door for commuters to feel they can live in Sonoma County and not have to sit on the freeway,” Wilson says.

The Tax Conundrum

Marin residents’ income has been growing, with median household income approaching $91,000 as of 2013, up 15 percent from 2011, and forecast to keep growing, according to the Marin Economic Forum. When folks are earning more, the perpetual desire to minimize the tax burden intensifies.

We are often told to put as much of our earnings as possible into tax-deferred retirement accounts, and advisers say many clients ask about opportunities beyond the 401(k) or IRA to defer taxes, such as setting up defined benefit plans, for those that are self-employed.

But Oliver warns that putting all your investments into plans that will be taxed later could be a mistake, because it’s quite possible that you will face higher tax rates after you retire.

“If you think taxes are bad now, there are scenarios where they could get much worse. If you’re focusing all your tax planning on today, you could make mistakes that could cost you down the road,” Oliver says. Besides the taxes you’ll pay on your retirement benefits, you also need to think about Medicare, which might hit you with surcharges if your income from deferred-tax accounts is great enough to push you into the affluent category.

“What we try to do is talk about tax diversification,” Oliver says. That means that in addition to contributing to a 401(k) or IRA, he advises clients who qualify to put money into a Roth IRA, plus maintain a taxable investment account. That way you are paying some taxes at today’s rate and some at the unknown future rate. Another advantage of a Roth is that unlike with a regular IRA or 401(k), withdrawals don’t count toward Medicare’s income limits.

Bob Goldman of Bob Goldman Financial Planning, also in Sausalito, offers another good reason for parking some earnings in a taxable investment account: liquidity.

“If you need money for cash flow, you won’t have to turn to your retirement accounts, where every dollar will be taxed at ordinary income-tax rates — plus, a 10 percent penalty if you’re under 59.5 years of age,” Goldman says. “If you have that

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Moving the unit from the longterm residential market to Airbnb increased her rental income to about $3,200 a month — enough to pay her mortgage, insurance and property taxes.

taxable investment account, you can handle your cash flow needs from those assets, pay lower cap gains rates and no penalties, and leave your retirement accounts to grow, tax deferred.”

In fact, a recent report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College warned that withdrawals from retirement accounts — such as cash-outs when you change jobs or withdrawals to pay for a home purchase or emergency expense — shrink Americans’ wealth in retirement by an average of 25 percent.

Hedge Your Bets

Overall, many Marin residents are reaping the benefits of a growing economy and looking to their wealth managers or financial advisers to help them make the most of it. The best managers help their clients enjoy the good times without getting carried away.

“Things are better and people are more optimistic,”

Nemetz says. “The thing I would say to them is, ‘Don’t forget your business discipline. If you’re making decisions based on feeling good today, don’t forget to look at the numbers.’ ” Kenneth Maring, senior portfolio manager with the Maring Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in San Rafael, suggests being realistic about the stock market, where the bulls can’t run forever.

He finds safety in stocks that pay good dividends, and he favors an “absolute return strategy,” a hedge fund approach designed to make money every year, whether the market is trending up or down. Maring handles portfolios of $250,000 or more, but smaller investors can seek out absolute return mutual funds, he says.

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Since very few of us actually live near bay or ocean, here are a few waterfront options to consider for your next staycation.

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Wine and cheese on the deck at The Inn Above Tide.

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hotel and love carrying on their father’s legacy. “My dad was such a big part of The Inn Above Tide that working with my brothers and Mark and his staff on the hotel makes me feel like he is with me still,” Kass says. “His vision permeates throughout the hotel, especially in the attention to detail, from the perfect morning fruit and delicious orange juice to the scrumptious beds and the decor in each room.” As an added perk for guests, she has created detailed maps that include nearby landmarks and attractions such as the secret steps. Even longtime locals might learn a thing or two on one of her Sausalito walking tours. Rooms start at $375, innabovetide.com.

Other Waterfront Options • Nick’s Cove

The first iteration of this historic destination situated on Tomales Bay in Marshall began when Henry W. Hallock, President Abraham Lincoln’s chief of staff during the Civil War, purchased the property in 1850. Throughout the decades various owners have added on. The name came from Nick Kojich, a rumored bootlegger from Yugoslavia. He and his family opened a seafood restaurant and built several houses atop wooden pilings near the beach. Today it’s known as a rustic yet chic getaway with a really good restaurant and if you’re lucky, live music.

Cabins start at $449, nickscove.com.

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McDevitt, an entrepreneur and bon vivant who counted then– Sausalito mayor Sally Stanford among his circle of good friends, had a feeling the town was changing from working class to world-class.

At that time, the waterfront was home to budding rock legends and characters like the aforementioned Stanford, famously a former madam and businesswoman who held court on her favorite barstool at her Sausalito restaurant Valhalla. Seizing the opportunity, McDevitt purchased a local garage/storage facility and built a high-end apartment complex. Later, heading into his seventh decade, he had the idea to turn the apartments into a luxury boutique hotel, The Inn Above Tide, which opened in 1995.

For the opening, McDevitt brought on a young hotelier, Mark Flaherty, who remembers seeing the same qualities in his new boss that he respected in his dad: “He and my father were nearly the same age, and they shared similar interests in music, wine, spirits, food and an appreciation for hard work.”

Today there is still a nightly wine and cheese reception at the hotel, complete with views of the Sausalito ferry, and 20 years later Flaherty is still at the helm. “The constant challenges involved in improving the property and enhancing our guests’ experience of Sausalito have kept the job exciting,” he says.

The property has undergone three major remodels, the latest completed in 2013. Each of the 26 guest rooms has a water view, and there are five additional great room–style suites for larger groups (or longer stays).

Flaherty’s favorite room? “You simply cannot go wrong with the penthouse and its bathtub overlooking the bay and San Francisco’s skyline,” he says.

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• The Poet’s Loft

Looking for an idyllic getaway on the bay?

The Poet’s Loft in Marshall features two rooms, private deck, hot tub and lots of space to relax. After hunting and gathering at the surrounding ranches and farms, bring the goods back to the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy your meal with views of Tomales Bay. Starting at $275, poetsloft.com.

• Tomales Bay Resort

The property opened in 1950 as the Golden Hinde, a nod to Sir Francis Drake’s ship, and has gone through a few iterations throughout the decades, the latest being a major renovation in 2010, accompanied by the name

change to Tomales Bay Resort. Situated on five acres, the property has a pool and is close to the little town of Inverness. Rooms start at $135, tomalesbayresort.com.

• Waters Edge Hotel

Built on a dock behind Tiburon’s Main Street and facing San Francisco Bay, the Waters Edge Hotel has a communal back deck, ideal for a cup of coffee and paper in the morning or a glass of wine as the sun sets. This property also offers guests evening wine and cheese. And since it’s right next to both the Tiburon and the Angel Island ferry, it can be launching pad for a city or island adventure. Rooms start at $269, marinhotels.com/waters-edge-hotel. m

Opposite from top: Nick’s Cove from the water; Nick’s Cove beckons travelers from the road at dusk. This page, clockwise from top left: Penthouse tub at Inn Above Tide; view from the deck at Waters Edge; view from the Poet’s Loft, which was built in 1979 for the chair of the poetry department at S.F. State University; dock near the Poet’s Loft; right on the water at Tomales Bay Resort.

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GARAGE GRAPES People have different ideas about where “the magic happens.”

Often you hear that it’s in the bedroom, or sometimes that it’s in the kitchen, but in the Bay Area the magic often happens in the garage. Besides being a hallmark of the classic Silicon Valley start-up story, the garage is also a key component of a successful venture in Marin. You can trace Hale Mary’s humble roots back to 2003, when Mary, Anthony and Sean Bourke began making pinot noir in their garage.

The self-described garagistes have been through a lot since then — Mary battled and survived cancer, and the mighty trio made their way to Freeman Winery in Sebastopol, where the wine is now produced.

These devoted oenophiles use only grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, which they believe is what gives their wine its sensuous quality. Hale Mary 2012 is the fourth and most recent of their vintages to be available to the public. You can find this rich and complex pinot at Woodlands Market in Kentfield. halemarywine.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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For some of us, sustainable sipping is best. Here are a few local wineries doing well by the planet and our palate. MIMI TOWLE Bonterra Vineyards

This Mendocino vineyard has been producing wine from 100 percent organically grown grapes since 1993, yet its holistic approach to winemaking started in the ’80s.

As it’s a biodynamic vineyard, lavender, olives and many other plants grow on the property, which is also home to roaming sheep and chickens. Grapes are grown on various sites. Currently the winery does not offer tours, but it does offer affordable pricing for chardonnay ($14), zinfandel ($16) and pinot noir ($18). bonterra.com

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Frank Family Vineyards

While the Calistoga-based property, first constructed as Larkmead Winery (the third oldest winery in Napa), produces vintages that have been wowing oenophiles for decades, Frank Family has just received certification for both Napa Green Certified Winery and Napa Green Certified Land programs. The Napa Valley chardonnay ($35), pinot noir ($35), zinfandel ($37) and cabernet sauvignon ($50) are distributed nationally. Open daily for tastings. frankfamilyvineyards.com

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Jordan Winery

Through the years various groups have honored the Healdsburg winery’s sustainable growing practices, including Fish, Ranch and Bee Friendly Farming and EverGreen Sonoma Clean Power. This year’s goal is the California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing designation. Ranch manager Brent Young says these undertakings do take a bit more time and human effort but reap a worthy result. Jordan Winery produces cabernet sauvignon ($53) and chardonnay ($30) and olive oil. jordanwinery.com

VINEYARD FUN There’s something for kids in wine country — just ask Novato’s Kimberly DesJardine. The story of Gabby was inspired by a walk through DesJardine’s hobby vineyard in Healdsburg, where she and her husband (as well as their vintner neighbors) make zinfandel. On this walk, her daughter noticed a green grape in the middle of a purple bunch and commented on how it didn’t want to be like the rest. “It’s really a story of individuality and about being comfortable in your own skin,” says DesJardine. You can find the Gabby the Green Grape book and plush toys in many local winery gift shops. gabbythegreengrape.com K.P.

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wine country experiences Experience Wine Country as it’s meant to be experienced. Find the right deal and make this getaway your best!

St. Francis Wines are recognized globally for outstanding quality. Come explore their Certified Sustainable, family-owned Winery and sip their hand-crafted fruit forward wines from the superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County’s best appellations. 888.675.Wine, Santa Rosa, StFrancisWinery.com

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

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2905 Hyde St (SF).

95rituals.org

COMEDY TUESDAYS Tuesday Night Comedy Funnies Enjoy an evening of hilarity featuring comedians that make us laugh and think. Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley).

415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.org

MUSIC SUNDAYS Traditional Irish Session Head to Fairfax for an open, Irish-pub-style jam session. The Sleeping Lady (Fairfax). 415.485.1182, sleepinglady fairfax.com

DANCE JUL 8–12 SPF8 SAFEhouse Arts — a nonprofit organization that seeks to foster growth in new performing artists — presents its eighth annual Summer Performance Festival, featuring 10 unique programs scheduled over fi e days. ODC Theater (SF). 415.863.9834, odcdance.org THEATER THRU JUL 11 Stereotypo: Rants and Rumblings at the DMV In this solo show, Don Reeds takes on nine characters who experience various instances of stereotyping based on race, class, gender and more, all set at the DMV. The Marsh (Berkeley).

415.282.3055, themarsh.org

THRU JUL 26 Cymbeline Marin Shakespeare Company opens its 2015 season with one of the Bard’s many romantic comedies, this one following a pair of lovers on a passionate journey that includes war, magic, disguises and revelation. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael). 415.499.4488, marinshakespeare.org

JUL 17–AUG 16 Pirates of Penzance Bring the whole family to enjoy this comic opera, performed in community theaters since its debut in 1880. The Barn Theatre (Ross).

415.456.9555, rossvalleyplayers.com

DANCE JUL 7–11 Inkboat’s 95 Rituals for Anna Halprin This free, sitespecific performance brings Dancers’ Group and Bay Area physical theater group inkBoat together in honor of dance pioneer Anna Halprin’s 95th birthday.

Shinichi Iova-Koga, Halprin’s longtime

THRU JUL 1 The Trojans San Francisco Opera presents this rarely staged epic for the first time in 47 years.

The show features two operas, The Fall of Troy and The Trojans at Carthage, in one opulent evening. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com THRU JUL 5 The Marriage of Figaro A countess and her servant team up to get revenge on her aristocratic philandering husband in this comedy, which is also one of Mozart’s most graceful operas. War Memorial Opera House (SF).

415.864.3330, sfopera.com

JUL 3–5 Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well Live Stream Head to the Sweetwater, homeaway-from-home to former Dead members Bob Weir and more, and enjoy the band’s final tour live from Chicago.

Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley).

415.388.1100, sweet watermusichall.com JUL 6 Morgan Heritage The roots reggae quintet composed of five siblings brings its authentic brand of organic sound to the Mill Valley stage, performing classic favorites as well as selections from the recently released Strictly Roots.

Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley).

415.388.1100, sweet watermusichall.com JUL 10 Con Brio Marinwood’s Music in the Park series welcomes funky soul group Con Brio, to be enjoyed alfresco along with barbecue from Marin Country Mart, and a bar for adult attendees.

Marinwood Park (San Rafael). 415.479.0775, marinwood.org JUL 10 Melissa Manchester Grammy Award–winning singer/ songwriter Melissa Manchester makes her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut performing songs from her acclaimed new album You Gotta Love the Life as well as her most beloved hits.

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Feinstein's at the Nikko (SF).

866.777.8932 JUL 10 Steep Ravine This San Francisco– based band, which takes its name from the famous Mount Tamalpais campground, performs a bevy of soulful rhythms supplemented by poetic lyrics.

142 Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley).

415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.org JUL 11 Hot Buttered Rum Don’t miss the opening night of Osher Marin JCC’s summer concert series, featuring bluegrass group Hot Buttered Rum as well as on-site meals from Big Jim’s BBQ, kids’ activities and more.

Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). marinjcc.org JUL 11 Ramblin’ Jack Elliot The Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Band will kick off heir new country sound and will then be joined by Ramblin’ Jack Elliot for a night of story and folk songs. Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley).

415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.org JUL 12 Rue ’66 Bastille Day Celebration San Francisco’s only authentic 1960s French yé yé band brings its vocal harmonies to Marin in celebration of Bastille Day. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley).

415.388.1100, sweet watermusichall.com JUL 14 Swing Shift Swing Dancing Night This swing-centric evening features a concert from Mood Swing, as well as swing dancing and a free preconcert introductory dance

lesson for beginners.

Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley).

415.388.1100, sweet watermusichall.com JUL 17 Ryan McCaffrey of Go By Ocean Go

By Ocean front man and songwriter Ryan McCaffrey heads to San Francisco for an evening of unplugged acoustic jams. The Lost Church (SF). thelostchurch.com JUL 24 Rickie Lee Jones Singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones has been performing for more than three decades, building a repertoire that spans musical genres and stylings. Join her for an evening of favorites.

The Regency Ballroom (SF). theregency ballroom.com JUL 25 Multicultural Music From Around the World In lieu of Saturday morning story time, children ages 3 and up are invited to enjoy live music from around the world, with instruments including an Australian didgeridoo, Navajo Indian flute, Trinidad steel drum and plenty of percussion instruments for kids to play. Public Library (Fairfax).

415.457.5629 JUL 25 The Lady Crooners Enjoy an outdoor concert featuring The Lady Crooners, a danceable combination of folk and pop, which the members term “almost country,” along with dinner, cocktails and a kid zone.

Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). marinjcc.org

R&G + GRO + Sama Rudy Project + more!

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Marin County Fair at Marin Center Fairgrounds, San Rafael

San Rafael Rocks A fun-filled, feel-good benefit comes to Marin.

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HERE ARE SO many things we take

for granted every day — food, a safe place to sleep, the Internet — so it makes sense these are the everyday essentials charities provide. But what about the things that feed the soul? The idea for San Rafael Rocks began with a conversation about human need, between the executive director of DrawBridge, a Bay Area nonprofit providing art programs for homeless and underserved children, and San Rafael marketing expert Bruce Burtch.

Believing there’s a connection between art, creativity and personal growth, and aware of San Rafael’s legendary music scene, Burtch saw an opportunity to help the nonprofit right in his backyard. “You gotta start with a cause. Unlike philanthropy, partnerships really work because they create engagement,” he says. And so San Rafael Rocks was born. Five festive highlights are scheduled for the event, which runs from June to July. An exhibition, The Art of Rock Legends, will feature work by iconic ’60s artists, musicians and photographers, plus more than 45 pieces for sale to benefit DrawBridge, both on site and online.

The centerpiece of the event is the San Rafael Rocks Block Party on July 11, when 30 of the world’s top poster artists present their work. Fourth Street between C and E streets will be closed so people attending can enjoy music, food trucks, drinks and more. sanrafaelrocks.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA

GALLERIES MARIN Art Abloom Studio and Gallery Classes for artists. 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.256.1112, artabloom.com Art Works Downtown The Art of Rock Legends A benefit exhibition fe turing artwork by iconic 1960s musicians, artists and photographers, through July 24. 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 Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden A collection of contemporary works in various mediums

by Claudia Chapline, Jim Garmhausen, Elly Simmons and many more. 3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach.

415.868.2308, cchapline.com

di Rosa The Fallibility of Intent Works by Richard T. Walker. 5200 Carneros Hwy, Napa.

707.226.5991, dirosaart.org Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California and around the world. 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.1107, fineart tc.com Gallery Route One Art Works! An annual artist members’ exhibition, through July 19. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes.

415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org Headlands Center for the Arts Summer Open House Roam the buildings of the Headlands campus while engaging with artists and taking in work, readings and performances, July 26. 944 Simmonds Rd, Sausalito. 415.331.2787, headlands.org Marin Society of Artists Artists’ View of the News A juried show open to artists in Marin

and Sonoma counties, as well as readers of the Marin Independent Journal, through July 3. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.454.9561, marinsocietyof artists.org Mine Gallery Original contemporary art. 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 415.755.4472, gallerymine.com O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Texture: Can You Feel It? A juried exhibition, July 2–23. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org Petri’s Fine Arts Featuring contemporary works in various mediums. 690 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.2626, petrisfineart .com

air paintings. 222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.456.7898, beckgallery.org Robert Green Fine Arts Abstract art. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfineart .com Roberta English Art by Cheung Lee, Mayumi Oda, Li Huayi, Ju Ming and Toko Shinoda. 1615 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.331.2975, robertaenglish.com Rock Hill Gallery CCC Member Mixed Media Art Show, through August 13. 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon.

415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net

Robert Allen Fine Art Realism: Architecture and Landscape Group exhibition, through July 30. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.co

Room Art Gallery Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters, housing the largest collection of Picasso, Chagall and others in Marin County. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com

Robert Beck Gallery Early California and contemporary plein

Seager Gray Gallery Terra Cognita. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill

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Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com Smith Andersen North Ongoing work. 20 Greenfield ve, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smithandersen north.com Studio 333 Why There Are Words Literary series featuring New York Times best-selling authors and other award-winning writers. 333A Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272, studio333.info Studio 4 Art Art by local artists, classes and workshops with materials included.

1133 Grant Ave, Novato.

415.596.5546, studio4art.net The Blissful Gallery Oils, watercolors and prints by painter Emmeline Craig. 3415 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach, 415.868.2787, emmelinecraig.com Zener Schon Contemporary Art Contemporary works in various mediums from Eric Zener, Paige Smith, JD Wilson and more. 23 Sunnyside Ave, 415.738.8505, zener schongallery.com

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ArtHaus San Francisco–New York (Nonstop) Works by Marin artist Carolyn Meyer. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com Fouladi Projects The Prieto Family Show, through July 10. 1803 Market St, 415.621.2535, fouladiprojects.com George Lawson Gallery Six Paintings: Sentence Works by Jacob Melchi, through July 18. 315 Potrero

Ave, 415.703.4400, georgelawson gallery.com Gregory Lind Gallery The Perfect Copy Art by Phillip Maisel, through July 11. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregorylindgallery.com Hackett-Mill Ongoing works. 201 Post St, 415.362.3377, hackettmill.com John Berggruen Gallery Paintings and Works on Paper Art by Julie Mehretu. 228 Grant Ave, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com Meyerovich Gallery Grisha Bruskin: Paintings and Sculptures. 251 Post St, 415.421.7171, meyerovich.com Pier 24 Photography Art from the Pilara Foundation collection.

Pier 24, 415.512.7424, pier24.org Rena Bransten Projects John Bankston: The Explorer, through July 3. 1639 Market St, 415.982.3292, rena branstengallery.com Thomas Reynolds Gallery Pieces by contemporary painters, most exploring the intersection of realism and abstraction. 2291 Pine St, 415.441.4093, thomasreynolds.com

MUSEUMS MARIN Bay Area Discovery Museum Curious George: Let’s Get Curious, through September 6 (Sausalito).

415.339.3900, baykidsmuseum.org Bolinas Museum Historic and important local works (Bolinas).

415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org Marin Museum of the American Indian The First Ambassadors A look at the long-forgotten history told through rare lithographs depicting courageous and distinguished tribal leaders (Novato).

415.897.4064, marinindian.com Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Summer National Juried Exhibition Open to all U.S. residents 18 and older, through July 5 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org Tiburon Railroad and Ferry Depot Museum Learn the history of the NPRR terminus that occupied all of downtown Tiburon from 1884 to 1968, through October (Tiburon).

415.435.1853, land markssociety.com

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Asian Art Museum 28 Chinese A curated collection of 48 artworks from 28 contemporary Chinese artists, through August 16 (SF).

415.581.3711, asianart.org California Academy of Sciences Enjoy an adults-only experience after 6 p.m. every Thursday.

(SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Conservatory of Flowers Stranded!

Tropical Island Survival Visitors “wash up” on an uncharted shore to learn about plant-based island survival, through October 18 (SF).

415.831.2090, conserv atoryofflowers.org Contemporary Jewish Museum Night Begins

the Day: Rethinking Space, Time, and Beauty An international exhibition including work in varied mediums by 25 artists, through September 20 (SF).

415.655.7800, thecjm.org de Young J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free Works by 19th-century British artist Joseph Mallord William Turner, through September 20 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung.famsf.org Legion of Honor High Style: The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection, through July 19 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhonor.org Museum of Craft and Design Hands Off: New Dutch Design at the Conference of Technology and Craft An exhibit that promotes Dutch design and its influence on the future of contemporary art, through September 13 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org Oakland Museum of California Who Is Oakland? An exploration of Oakland through works created by artists who live and work in the city, through July 12 (Oakland).

510.318.8400, museumca.org San Francisco Botanical Garden Wild Flowers An ever-changing show of weird and wonderful blossoms, through August 31 (SF). sfbotanicalgarden.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art The Intimate Diebenkorn Works by Richard Diebenkorn, through August 23 (Sonoma). svma.org

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Out & About / CALENDAR The Walt Disney Family Museum Disney and Dali: Architects of Imagination Works depicting the creative trajectory of this unlikely alliance, July 10–January 3 (SF).

415.345.6800, waltdisney.org Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Shana Multon: Picture Puzzle Pattern Door Video, performance and installation that investigates the relationship between American consumer culture and the New Age movement, through August 2 (SF).

415.978.2787, ybca.org

EVENTS Parallel One by Jacob Melchi at George Lawson Gallery, S.F.

JUL 1–5 Marin County Fair Marin’s award-winning county fair is back

with a menu of rides, games, food, events, live music, Fourth of July fireworks and much more. This year’s fair is themed On With the Show. Marin Center Fairgrounds (San Rafael). marinfair.org JUL 11 San Rafael Rocks Block Party Hit the streets with more than 25 of the world’s renowned rock artists from the Rock Poster Society and enjoy rock bands, children’s activities, food trucks and beverages. Downtown (San Rafael). trps.org JUL 12 White-Hot Party Join Marin Magazine at Cavallo Point for the White-Hot Party, celebrating the season’s long, warm days, as well as the launch of the magazine’s special

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publication Marin Summer: The Ultimate 2015 Guide to Activities and Events. Admission includes an array of hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, live entertainment and, of course, dancing. Cavallo Point (Sausalito).

866.651.2003, cavallopoint.com JUL 18 Breastfest Beer Festival Oakland’s Charlotte Maxwell Clinic teams up with 39 of Northern California’s best craft brewers for the 15th annual Breastfest Beer Festival. Entry includes food, a tasting glass, live music and craft beer, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the award-winning women’s health clinic.

Fairground Island (San Rafael). breastfest.org

JUL 25 Pedalfest Celebrate all things bicycling at this thematic festival featuring live music, two-wheeled stunts by pro riders, pedal-powered food, a kids’ cycling parade, a collection of vintage and handmade bikes and more. Jack London Square (Oakland). pedalfestjack london.com JUL 31–AUG 2 Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft Showcase The American Craft Council partners with four Bay Area designers for this unique showcase, which this year draws inspiration from the four elements — earth, air, fire and water — with each designer creating a thematic vignette. Fort Mason Center (SF).

612.206.3100, craftcouncil.org

FILM JUL 9 Journey in Sensuality: Anna Halprin and Rodin The dance pioneer and the filmmaker Ruedi Gerber present their latest collaboration, centering on outdoor dances surrounded by Auguste Rodin’s sculptures. Smith Rafael (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, rafaelfilm.cafilm.org JUL 12 3-D Rarities In celebration of 100 years since the first 3-D motion picture, the 3-D Film Archive presents a unique and rare collection of shorts and more. Smith Rafael (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, rafaelfilm.cafilm.org

JUL 16 Dirty Dancing As part of Smith Rafael’s “Dancin’ in the Seats” series, the theater presents the classic 1980s film Dirty Dancing, which centers on a movement-filled love affair at a family resort.

Smith Rafael (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, rafaelfilm.cafilm.org

to enjoy an alfresco film preceded by a concert and wine reception. This week, the classic Casablanca is on view. St. Francis Winery (Santa Rosa).

888.675.9463, stfranciswinery.com

JUL 17 Family Movie Night Bring the whole family and enjoy an outdoor screening of How to Train Your Dragon 2 accompanied by a picnic-worthy atmosphere and some summer barbecue. Stafford Lake Park (Novato). marincounty.org

ONGOING First Tuesday ArtWalk Join the Mill Valley Arts Commission each month for a stroll through town to view exhibits by local artists.

Various locations (Mill Valley). cityofmill valley.org

JUL 18 Casablanca St. Francis Winery and Vineyards invites you to “Stars Under the Stars,” an opportunity

NATURE WALKS & TALKS

ONGOING Free First Wednesdays Visit the Bay Area Discovery Museum on the first Wednesday of every month for an

exploration filled with fun and creativity.

Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito).

415.339.3900, baykidsmuseum.org ONGOING Sunday Hikes on Mount Tam Cap off our weekend with a three- to fivemile group hike up Mount Tamalpais.

Each trek is led by a Friends of Mount Tam volunteer. Various locations (Mill Valley). 415.258.2410, friendsofmttam.org JUL 6 Dragonflies!

Learn to identify the different species of dragonfly in hand and in flight, and discuss behavior as they perform aerial acrobatics. Lake Lagunitas (Fairfax). 415.893.9508, marincounty.org

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Out & About / CALENDAR JUL 9 Rock ’n’ Roll, The First Decade: From Elvis to the Beatles Join rock historian Richie Unterberger as he revisits the beginnings of rock music. Public Library (Corte Madera). marincounty.org JUL 10 Kent Island Restoration Help restore Kent Island in the Bolinas Lagoon by learning how to protect it and how to identify and remove the invasive species that threaten it.

Public Dock (Bolinas).

415.473.3778, marincounty.org JUL 11 California Poets in Schools Work with a poet to create poetry inspired by the California Academy of Sciences’ Color of Life exhibit. California Academy of Sciences

(San Francisco).

415.379.8000, calacademy.org

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JUL 12 The French Market Savor the atmosphere of a French street market with antiques, books, vintage furniture, jewelry and much more, all in an outdoor setting featuring music, food and drink. Veterans’ Auditorium parking lot (San Rafael). goldengateshows.com JUL 13–17 Darkroom for Kids Kids ages 11 to 14 are invited to experiment and create photographs without using a camera, beginning with paper negatives and photograms followed by cyanotypes and image transfers. Image Flow (Mill Valley).

JUL 17–19 Nature Journaling: Land, Sea and Sky Take in the cliffs, bluffs, cloud and fog formations and dramatic shorelines of Point Reyes through the mediums of pencil and paint. This workshop is designed to be a safe space for beginners and experienced journalmakers alike. Various locations (Point Reyes).

415.663.1200, ptreyes.org JUL 18 McEvoy Ranch Tour Walk through the olive orchards that yield McEvoy Ranch’s wellloved oils. Observe the process of oil extraction in the frantoio (milling room), concluding with a sensory evaluation of the oil. McEvoy

Ranch (Petaluma).

707.778.2307, mcevoyranch.com JUL 18 Encaustic Art Learn about the unique art of encaustics, an approach using photographs, magazine clippings, tissue papers and other objects that can be embedded into wax. Image Flow (Mill Valley). 415.388.3569, theimageflo .com JUL 19 Marine Mammal Center Tour and Rodeo Beach Walk Check out the Marine Mammal Center with this guided tour of its Marin Headlands facility, followed by a walk down to Rodeo Beach in search of seabirds and porpoises.

Marine Mammal Center (Sausalito).

415.456.7283, wildcarebayarea.org JUL 25 Creekside Restoration with Save the Bay Marin County Parks and Save the Bay combine forces for this community effort to restore areas of Hal Brown Park through general cleanup and the removal of invasive species. Hal Brown Park (Greenbrae).

415.763.2977, marincounty.org

JUL 25 Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Partake in this monthly drop-in volunteer workday and help restore the grasslands of Ring Mountain through invasive species removal, seed collection and planting, all while learning about native plant and animal life. Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve (Tiburon).

415.473.5058, marin countyparks.org

JUL 25 The Outer Space from Open Space Enjoy an evening under the stars as rangers discuss the major constellations and the legends behind them, beginning with a short hike up Mount Burdell. San Andreas Dr (Novato).

415.473.2816, marincounty.org

JUL 25–26 Treasure Island Flea Peruse goods from more than 400 vendors of art, antiques, vintage apparel and more accompanied by more than 25 food trucks and booths, local beer, wine and spirits, a DIY makers fair and a kid zone.

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JUL 26 Rangeland Paddle Tour MALT and Blue Waters Kayaking invite paddlers to West Marin for a morning on Tomales Bay, offering a unique perspective on the MALT-protected ranches that border the waters. Blue Waters

JUL 31 Blue Full Moon Tour Enjoy a leisurely full moon paddle to observe the light of the blue moon, a rare 13th full moon in the lunar cycle. Various locations (Point Reyes).

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BRICK & BOTTLE California From private parties to catered events, chef Bob Simontacchi’s menu offers seasonal selections made with local ingredients. Enjoy signature dishes like orzo mac ‘n’ cheese with smoked Gouda and local favorites like petrale sole and tomato braised short ribs. The restaurant also hosts one of the best happy hours in town. 55 Tamal Vista Blvd, 415.924.3366, brickandbottle.com IL FORNAIO Italian Sausalito’s Larry Mindel hit a home run with this upscale Italian restaurant franchise.

Aside from the pizzas and pastas, the menu offers a variety of salads and carb-free entrées.

223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com

• NAMU GAJI Korean A clean and natural design in a streamlined setting, where a shiitake mushroom dumpling and an eight-ounce Korean-accented burger are among the many options to discover.

499 Dolores St, 415.431.6268, namusf.com

MARIN JOE’S Italian This Marin mainstay has been around for over 50 years. Choose from a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options guaranteed to satisfy. For a fun addition to your dining experience, order the Caesar salad — the server will prepare the dressing at your

table. Not looking for a meal? Enjoy a drink and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar. 1585 Casa Buena Dr, 415.924.2081, marinjoesrestaurant.com THE COUNTER California/American The folks at the Counter have taken the “have it your way” motto to a whole new level. Known for all-natural Angus beef, turkey, chicken and veggie burgers, the restaurant also offers a burger bowl (all the ingredients without the bun). And if you want a martini with your burger, no problem—there’s a full bar. 201 Corte Madera Town Ctr 415.924.7000, thecounterburger.com

FAIRFAX 123 BOLINAS California This Fairfax spot was created by four friends who aimed to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment. Enjoy locally brewed beer, small-production wines and one of the many cheese boards as you take in the view of Bolinas Park through the floor-to-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas Rd, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.

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PANCHO VILLA’S Mexican Chef Traditional dishes like pollo relleno (stuffed with cream cheese, sautéed spinach and red peppers) and grilled fish tacos with chipotle, have made this a mouthwatering stop since 1976.

1625 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.459.0975, panchosfairfax.com SORELLA CAFFE Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella — which means “sister” in Italian — serves up fresh Italian food with a northern influence.

Customer favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padana cheese, which is passed around from table to table. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.co

GREENBRAE FIFI’S DINER American Enjoy a classic homestyle breakfast at this diner-inspired joint know for its pancakes and low prices. Mickey Mouse pancakes are available for the kids.

284 Bon Air Shopping Ctr, 415.461.3247, fifisdiner.co JASON’S California Head to Jason’s for seafood dishes with an Asian and Italian flair. Try the fisherman stew or, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass.

300 Drakes Landing Rd, 415.925.0808, jasonsrestaurant.com

KENTFIELD AMBROSIA Italian Owner Mark Leslie brings his passion for good food and wine to

Kentfield with this family-friendly Italian joint that serves traditional pizzas and homemade pastas, supplemented by one of the best wineby-the-glass programs in Marin. 800 College Ave, 415.454.9292 THE HALF DAY CAFE American Tucked away in a setting of intertwining ivy and large open windows, this cafe is the perfect breakfast nook and is also open for brunch and lunch.

The menu includes coffee drinks, pastries and much more.

Enjoy a casual meal inside or on the outdoor patio. 848 College Ave, 415.459.0291, halfdaycafe.com

LARKSPUR FARM HOUSE LOCAL California This downtown Larkspur gem is sure to please with simple, healthy food in a warm, cozy atmosphere — both inside, and outside on their covered patio. With a seasonal menu that follows what is fresh and local, chef David Monson creates dishes such as fluffy omelets stuffed with local meats, cheeses and vegetables, and made with Glaum eggs from the South Bay. 25 Ward St, 415.891.8577, farmhouselocal.com FARMSHOP California Originally based in L.A., Farmshop Marin has customers clamoring for cocktails and a delicious assortment of California-centric cuisine. Call ahead for a reservation — this place is always packed.

Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700, farmshopca.com

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LEFT BANK RESTAURANT French Known for awardwinning French cuisine and a lively brasserie ambience, this corner spot on Magnolia Avenue rates high with locals. Those with a small appetite (or budget) can opt for happy hour (4 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, M–F) appetizers, most priced under $6. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331, leftbank.com MARIN BREWING CO American Grab a cold beer made on site and pair it with fish ‘n’ chips — fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or another item from the all-American menu.

Marin Country Mart, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.4677, marinbrewing.com PICCO California Popular since its inception, details from the seasonally driven menu items to the risotto,

made every half hour, keep patrons coming back. The Picco Pizzeria and Wine Bar next door is cozy (not many seats) and famous for its wood-fired pizzas, great wine selection and soft-serve Straus Family Creamery ice cream. 320 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0300, restaurantpicco.com RUSTIC BAKERY California Try a large house-made pastry, an artisanal salad or a mouthwatering sandwich at this Marin favorite.

Two Larkspur locations: Marin Country Mart, 415.461.9900; 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556, rusticbakery.com

MILL VALLEY BALBOA CAFE MILL VALLEY California The San Francisco institution has become a place to see and be seen in Mill Valley, especially after the 142 Throckmorton comedy nights. Menu items

include Niman Ranch flat iron steak, braised beef brisket risotto and classic 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 EL PASEO American This Marin chophouse continues to impress as the years pass — the restaurant itself has been around since 1947. The menu speaks to the restaurant’s elegance, with offerings like roasted bone marrow, crispy duck wings and the El Paseo short rib. 17 Throckmorton

Ave, 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com HARMONY Chinese Enjoy a lighter take on Chinese at this restaurant, nestled in the Strawberry Village.

The barbecue pork bun is filled with housemade roasted meat in a savory sauce, and fresh mussels are accented with red chili and Thai basil. Pair your pick with wine, beer or tea.

Be sure to check out the weekday lunch special for an excellent deal. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmonyrestaurant group.com LA GINESTRA Italian A favorite family spot for over 30 years; getting a table or booth here can take awhile.

While this old-school Italian eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas and dry martinis, the familiar waitstaff s also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224, laginestramv.com

PIATTI RISTORANTE AND BAR Italian The staff rides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Get a table by the window or on the outdoor deck for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your rustic seasonal meal.

625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com PIZZA ANTICA Italian This Strawberry Shopping Center spot boasts amazing thincrust pizza along with an array of antipasti and hearty salads.

Wine is served by the glass, half carafe or bottle. 800 Redwood Hwy, 415.383.0600, pizzaantica.com 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.

Try the Thali menu (offered at lunch), a selection of several

Indian dishes served at once. 24 Sunnyside Ave, 415.384.8241, prabh indiankitchen.com SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL CAFE American Located at the entrance of Sweetwater Music Hall, the cafe is a small oasis of calm, dedicated to the F.L.O.S.S. philosophy: Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the menu includes brown-butter scrambled eggs on avocado toast, crispy chicken sliders with gingery cabbage slaw and vegan Thai spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce.

19 Corte Madera Ave, 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com

NOVATO BOCA TAVERN American Bring a date or celebrate a special event at this classic steak house, which features wholesome American fare.

Favorites include the mac & cheese croquettes, hanger steak and duckfat fries. 340 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.0901, bocasteak.com HILLTOP 1892 California Situated on a historic estate in Novato with sweeping views, Hilltop 1892 offers classic favorites with a California flair. Open lunch 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 eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by chef Mike Garcia,

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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, or to make some new friends at the bar. Chef Andrea Guilini, originally from Venice, is known for his creative, seasonal dishes like the stuffed veal loin with wild mushrooms and house-made mozzarella. 22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com

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formerly of Toast. Menu items include sticky ribs, roasted beet and cauliflower salad and old-fashioned meatloaf. Ask your server about the nightly three-course Depot Dinner Meal. 807 Grant Ave, 415.897.7707, leftcoastdepot.com RICKEY’S RESTAURANT & BAR American Besides a full-service restaurant and bar (with banquet and meeting rooms), this comfort food bastion offers poolside dining and a garden patio overlooking green lawns. Visit during the summer from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for live jazz to accompany your meal. 250 Entrada Dr, 415.883.9477, rickeysrestaurant.com RUSTIC BAKERY California Organic mouthwatering pastries, breads and sandwiches are on the menu here. Try the Marin Melt — Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam and Point Reyes’ Toma cheeses grilled on honey whole wheat bread, served with dressed baby greens and crisp apple slices. 1407 Grant Ave, 415.878.4952, rusticbakery.com

SAN ANSELMO COMFORTS CAFE American This cozy spot features local favorites made with local ingredients. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and offerings from the delicious deli selection. Be sure to try the Philly cheesesteak and Chinese chicken salad, both classics.

335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com

FLOUR CRAFT BAKERY California Flour Craft is San Anselmo’s answer to local gluten-free needs: Artisan pastries, fresh bread, desserts, special occasion cakes and lunch items are all gluten- and peanutfree. Customer favorites include the Earl Grey Chocolate Tea Cake and Flourless Hazelnut Fudge. 702 San Anselmo Ave, 415.453.3100, flourcraftbakery.co VALENTI & CO. Italian This bright and cozy space is the ideal environment for a sampling of authentic Italian cuisine from Chef Valenti, a Milanese transplant.

Though Valenti sticks to his culinary roots, the dishes at his Marin restaurant make use of local ingredients.

A seat at the vinobar offers a prime view of the open kitchen.

337 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.7800, valentico.com

SAN RAFAEL 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), passersby and regulars. You’ll find live music Friday and Saturday nights, tacos on Tuesdays and Bloody Marys all day on Sundays. 1132 Fourth St, 415.456.4677, brokendrum.com MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA Italian Chef Ted Rowe won first place in the Food Network Television Pizza Challenge with his For the Love of

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Mushroom pizza — sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce and a red wine reduction atop a fresh pizza crust.

Be sure to try other unique pies, like the spicy Three Beer pizza and the clam and garlic pizza, as well. 101 Smith Ranch Rd, 415.472.7272, mulberrystreet pizzasanrafael.com SUSHI TO DAI FOR Japanese Snagging a seat in this popular Fourth Street sushi spot can be a challenge, but patience is rewarded with tasty and fresh sashimi, unique sushi rolls and great prices. 816 Fourth St, 415.721.0392, sushi todaifor.net TERRAPIN CROSSROADS American This waterfront restaurant and music venue — opened by local musician Phil Lesh — houses fresh food and local talent.

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

food, stay for the music.

100 Yacht Club Dr, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net THERESA & JOHNNY’S COMFORT FOOD American A favorite of everyone from kids to the foodie set, this charming eatery serves up food 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 VIN ANTICO American This resurrected restaurant offers seasonal market-inspired cuisine like stone oven-baked flatbreads, handmade pasta and organic salads. The kitchen is open to the dining room, so try to snag a seat at the chef’s counter.881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600, vinantico.com WHIPPER SNAPPER RESTAURANT California/Caribbean Owner and chef Bill Higgins serves reasonably priced and delicious tapas. Save

room for delicious fish tacos and yummy chocolate bread pudding.

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

SAUSALITO ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian Father-and-son chefs Pasquale and Alfredo Ancona offer handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti at this authentic Italian restaurant, which has been showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for over 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelinorestaurant.com

AURORA RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA Italian Novato’s Aurora finally has a counterpart in southern Marin.

Aurora offers traditional Italian food, a full bar and friendly service, making it a great option for families, groups, dates and sports enthusiasts, who can keep up to date on the game via large flat-screen TV. 300 Valley St, 415.339.8930, aurora-sausalito.com

COPITA Mexican Chef Joanne Weir serves up fresh Mexican fare in the heart of downtown Sausalito.

The ever-changing menu is always 100% gluten-free, and the in-house tequila bar offers over 30 varieties, available blanco, reposado or añejo.

Enjoy your meal at the bar or on the outdoor patio. 739 Bridgeway, 415.331.7400, copita restaurant.com

AVATAR’S Indian If you’re on the hunt for innovative Indian fare, head straight to Avatar’s and let owner Ashok Kumar order for you. Sip Masala Chiar sweetened with brown sugar in this casual, one-room restaurant, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. 2656 Bridgeway, 415.332.8083, enjoyavatars.com

DAVEY JONES DELI American Stationed in the New Bait Shop Market, Davey Jones Deli boasts houseroasted sandwich meats, healthy condiments and local, organic vegetables.

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

BARREL HOUSE TAVERN California Stop by Barrel House for great local food enhanced by fantastic bay and city views.

The relaxed urban envrionment is ideal for enjoying one of the restaurant’s barrel-aged cocktails. 660 Bridgeway, 415.729.9593, barrelhousetavern.com CIBO Cafe Located in a historic brick building on Sausalito’s main drag, Cibo is a great place to a sip a quick cup of coffee outdoors.

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. 1201 Bridgeway, 415.331.2426, cibosausalito.com

FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage and L’Appart Resto, F3 serves brunch, lunch and dinner, all featuring “Frenchified” American comfort food.

Sample a rotating menu including items like the Luxe burger (Diestel turkey, brie, lettuce and a fried egg topped with truffle aioli). Enjoy with a side of Brussels sprout chips or pomme dauphines (tater tots). 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047, eatf3.com FENG NIAN Chinese This spacious hangout has been a popular spot for wonton soup, pot stickers and daily specials for nearly two decades. For an indulgent treat, order the Szechwan crispy calamari, honey-glazed

walnut prawn or lemon chicken. Staying in?

Feng Nian offers free delivery. Free delivery. 2650 Bridgeway, 415.331.5300, fengnian.com FISH. Seafood The ultimate place to head for freshly caught fare.

Order the fish tacos, ceviche and a bottle of wine and take in bay views and air on the deck. Casual; bring cash (lots of it!). 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474, 331fish.co KITTI’S PLACE Thai/ California Owner Kitti Suthipipiat was the cook at Comforts in San Anselmo for many years and brings a certain knack for delicious Chinese chicken salad to her own endeavor.

The regular menu items are sure to please, but try the weekly specials as well. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390, kittisplace.com LE GARAGE French Escape tourist-filled Sausalito for an indulgent brunch right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (á la Amélie), and the much-adored croquemonsieur is under $10.

Opt for indoor or outdoor seating. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625, legaragebistro sausalito.com LIGHTHOUSE American A great spot to grab a classic breakfast — the fruit pancakes, omelettes and Danishinfluenced dishes will make you a return customer. This is a small but popular space, so arrive early or be prepared for a wait. 1311 Bridgeway, 415.331.3034, light house-restaurants.com

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MURRAY CIRCLE American Cavallo Point’s acclaimed restaurant, features local seasonal fare by executive chef Justin Everett, with pairings from an extensive wine list and tempting desserts.

Don’t forget to visit Farley Bar for cocktails with a view. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com NAPA VALLEY BURGER COMPANY American Incorporating local, all-natural and organic produce and meats, this burger joint serves up classic and inventive gourmet patties (gluten-free buns available), fries, root beer floats and more. With outdoor and indoor tables, the space can accommodate up to 100 people. 670 Bridgeway, 415.332.1454, napavalley burgercompany.com OSTERIA DIVINO Tuscan Locals come for the live music, tasty pastas and coffee drinks, all served in a funky one-room setting. Stop by for their Sunday brunch that features more music and creative breakfast plates. 37 Caledonia St, 415.331.9355, osteriadivino.com POGGIO Italian A classic trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates delicious Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients, including produce from the nearby Poggio chef garden. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com

SAYLOR’S RESTAURANT AND BAR Mexican Marin’s first tequila bar offers more than 100 varieties. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a margarita, grilled snapper tacos or an avocado stuffed with Dungeness crab salad. Happy hour M-F from 4 to 7 p.m. 2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512, saylorsrestaurant andbar.com SEAFOOD PEDDLER Seafood A great place to seek out fresh seafood in a warm and inviting environment. East and West Coast fish are flown in daily, and the recipes are adjusted to accommodate the freshest options. 303 Johnson St, 415.332.1492, seafoodpeddler.com SEAHORSE Italian The spacious dining area, accompanied by a dance floor and stage, make Seahorse ideal for both small and large celebrations. Enjoy a modern twist on classic Tuscan coastal cuisine while grooving to the nightly live music and entertainment. 305 Harbor Dr, 415.331.2899, sausalitoseahorse.com

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SPINNAKER Seafood Chef Phil Collins excels at preparing seafood, and it shows in the beautifully plated presentations. Set right on the water with sweeping views of San Francisco, this romantic spot is great for an evening occasion. 100 Spinnaker Dr, 415.332.1500, thespinnaker.com SUSHI RAN Japanese Sample innovative small plates just big enough to share before enjoying some of the best sushi the Bay Area has to offer; the prices

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American Food just tastes better when you’re dining on a bayside patio with fire pits and a bocce ball court. Order one of the sourdough bread pizzas and a glass of wine, and you’ll see why this casual eatery, overseen by Robert Price of Buckeye and Bungalow 44, has become a local favorite. 1250 Bridgeway, 415.331.0555, barbocce.com Bocce Bliss Meringue and Gelato

don’t deter the herd of enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake.

Just stopping by? The wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. Reservations are required in the main room. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620, sushiran.com SWEET GINGER Japanese Owners and chefs Edna and Wayne Ching know their way around good sushi.

Try fresh sashimi, the classic dragon roll, 49ers Roll or Rock ’N’ Roll, or be adventurous and have Wayne whip you up something off he menu. Good sake and a comfortable setting round out the reasonably priced meal. 400 Caledonia St, 415.332.1683, sweet gingersausalito.com TASTE OF ROME Italian This local landmark has evolved from a cafe into a full-service

restaurant offering pasta, pizza, sandwiches and salad in an authentic Italian atmosphere — just find the green, white and red awning and you’re there. Enjoy live music most Fridays and Saturdays.

1000 Bridgeway, 415.332.7660, taste-of-rome.com TASTE OF THE HIMALAYAS Himalayan Born in the foothills of the Himalayas, siblings Pemba, Dawa and Pasang serve up favorites from Nepal, Tibet and India. The restaurant focuses on blending different cultures and cuisines: spices from India, spirituality from Tibet, hospitality from Nepal and the freshness of ingredients from California. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.331.1335, sausalitotaste ofthehimalayas.com

TOMMY’S WOK Chinese Scrupulously fresh ingredients, free-range chicken and traditional dishes make Tommy’s Wok a top contender for fulfilling your next Chinese food craving with a nice atmosphere for dining in and the perfect takeout for a night at home. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.332.5818, tommyswok.com THE TRIDENT Seafood Set in a turn-of-thecentury building constructed for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this waterfront restaurant is a shoe-in for date night. The restaurant features chef Seiji Wakabayashi — known for supporting local farmers, fishermen and organic food producers — prepares dishes like Trident Cioppino.

558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232, thetridentsausalito.com

TIBURON CAPRICE California Book the private party room for large groups, or just relax in this romantic dinner spot.

Take advantage of the restaurant’s well-priced three-course dinners for less than $25, and don’t miss Prime Rib Mondays. 2000 Paradise Dr, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com DON ANTONIO TRATTORIA Italian Located in Tiburon’s historic Ark Row, this trattoria offers authentic Italian cuisine in a quaint setting.

The menu includes traditional courses with selections such as chicken piccata, organic roasted rack of lamb and housemade pesto. 114 Main St, 415.435.0400, donantoniotrattoria.com

GUAYMAS Mexican Situated right next to the Tiburon ferry terminal on the waterfront, the touchit-you’re-so-close city views and outdoor seating make it a great place to bring visitors on a warm summer night. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. M-F. 5 Main St, 415.435.6300, guaymasrestaurant.com MILANO Italian Located in the Cove Shopping Center, this familyowned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. Favorites like the cheesy garlic bread and pesto pasta keep customers coming back. 1 Blackfield Dr, 415.388.9100 SALT & PEPPER American This sunfilled, one-room restaurant, featuring hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, is a local favorite. Popular items include scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594 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 house-made pastas, wood oven pizzas and seasonal specialties. 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. Happy hour is 4 to 6:30 p.m. everyday.

1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, tiburontavern.com

WEST MARIN THE LUNCH BOX American Spending the day on the coast?

Stop by this modern day mom and pop deli for some beach bites.

In addition to deli offerings, Lunch Box offers a full Mexican menu on Thursday and Friday evenings, with recipes from the chef’s hometown of Colima (Stinson). 15 Calle del Mar, Ste 2, 415.868.8884, lunchboxmarin.com OSTERIA STELLINA California Whether it’s to cap off a ay of hiking or celebrate a romantic anniversary, Osteria Stellina suits any occasion. The menu is Italian-inspired and features local, organic ingredients. If you’re looking for something

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TANOSHI SUSHI Japanese Whether you 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 arrive early. 41 Main St, 415.789.5123, ginzasushi-tiburon.com

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unusual try the goat shoulder, a favorite of tourists and locals alike (Point Reyes). 11285 Hwy 1, 415.663.9988, osteriastellina.com PARKSIDE CAFE American Perfect for a sit down, alfresco meal or for grabbing a burger to enjoy on the beach. Choose from an array of organic, locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com

afternoon (Stinson).

3458 Shoreline Hwy, 415.868.0434, stinson beachrestaurant.com STATION HOUSE CAFE American Fresh local homegrown foods, served when available, are showcased on the chef’s menu. Stop in on weekends for live music and enticing wine and beer lists (Point Reyes Station). 11180 State Rte One, 415.663.1515, stationhousecafe.com

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PINE CONE DINER American You can find this ultimate neighborhood diner just off he main road. Vintage china and homemade curtains complement the eclectic but homey menu featuring local fare. A favorite for locals as well as tourists (Point Reyes Station). 60 Fourth St, 415.663.1536, pineconediner.com

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

RANCHO NICASIO American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from Dungeness crab cakes to the Garlic and Rosemary Lamb Medallions dish, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. Be sure to stop by for happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m. M–F. 1 Old Rancheria (Nicasio) Rd, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com

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

SAND DOLLAR American Originally built from three barges in Tiburon in 1921, the Sand Dollar Restaurant was floated to Stinson that same year. Enjoy live music along with barbecued local oysters and New England clam chowder. The sunny deck is great in the

BUN MEE Vietnamese The Southern comfort A fun and casual lunch spot that puts a flavorful twist on classic Vietnamese. Sit back in this playful space with a salad, bowl or sandwich and enjoy the stylish San Francisco vibes. 2015 Fillmore St, 415.800.7696, bunmee.co

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Jerk Grilled California King Salmon Belly Salad SERVES 4

Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 whole garlic cloves 1-inch piece of ginger 4 green onions with tops ¼ cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 1 Scotch bonnet chile 2 teaspoons brown sugar 4 salmon bellies, cleaned (skin on) 1 cup Greek yogurt 3 lemons (zest and juice) Salt and pepper to taste 1 head of little gem 1 cucumber, sliced 1 half jicama, skinned and sliced Lime wedges

Fish’s chef creates a last-minute menu based on freshness.

ERFECTLY POSITIONED NEA R the bayfront, Fish provides an idyllic atmosphere — sunny pic-

nic tables, salty air, a seemingly endless array of sailboats — for sampling fresh, in-season seafood alfresco. With the welcome inclusions of draft beer, wine and a kids’ menu — yeah, they’ve got one — it comes as no surprise that the cash-only eatery has long been a hot spot for locals and visitors alike (pro tip: call in your order if you’re planning to swing by during lunch hour). For the last three years, chef Douglas Berstein has been leading the kitchen, an enterprise that is at times extremely challenging, considering that more often than not, Bernstein does not know what will be available until the night before service. “As we purchase only in-season, responsibly caught fish, selected from healthy fishing stocks, planning a menu for a busy restaurant can be tough,” Bernstein says. “But it’s one of the most exciting and creative parts of my job.” The chef is forced to be flexible, utilizing often disregarded cuts and bits to create delicious dishes that are at times unique and at times wonderfully classic (the crab roll and the fish taco plate never disappoint). Before joining Fish, Bernstein honed his skills at San Francisco eateries like Farallon and Acquerello as well as Eccolo and Disco Volante in the East Bay, where he worked as executive chef. Here, the seasoned chef shares a recipe for an equally seasoned Jerk Grilled California King Salmon Belly Salad, a dish that is representative of Fish’s contemporary coastal menu — and a delicious summer salad to prepare at home for friends and family. 331fish.com CALIN VAN PARIS

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To Prepare For salmon 1 Combine spices, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, thyme, chile and brown sugar until smooth to create your marinade. 2 Place salmon bellies and jerk marinade in large ziplock bag, ensuring fish is well coated. 3 Refrigerate for 4 hours. 4 Working over a medium-hot grill, lay bellies skin side down. 5 Rotate once after 4 minutes, and flip once after another 4. 6 After a total of 10 minutes, remove bellies from grill (unlike the fillet, salmon bellies benefit from being cooked through; it breaks down the collagen and starts to render some of the fat). For dressing Mix yogurt with lemon zest and juice, adding salt and pepper to taste; set aside. To serve 1 Lay the bellies on a platter or individual plates, placing a simple salad of little gems, cucumber and jicama alongside. 2 Finish the salad with dressing and fresh lime wedges before serving.

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

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

HAKKASAN Chinese The sleek, streamlined design is in sync with the delicate composition of the dishes, making this a grand S.F. destination. The rich-flavored slowbraised beef and the hot-and-sour soup are essentials. 1 Kearny St, 415.829.8148, hakkasan.com

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

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

RICE PAPER SCISSORS Vietnamese Don’t be fooled by the casual setting in this Vietnamese pop-up cafe — the grilled steak bahn mi is five-star-worthy.

Take a seat on one of the bright red stools on Mission Street and stay warm with a pot of jasmine tea. 1710 Mission St, 415.878.6657, ricepaperscissors.com STATE BIRD PROVISIONS American With an overwhelming variety of choices, from seafood to spicy kimchi to pancakes, not to mention a full range of poultry, this uncommon dim sum– style setup features a little bit of everything. 1529 Fillmore St, 415.795.1272, statebirdsf.com

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Barrel House Tavern, nestled in historic downtown Sausalito offers a northern California vibe, attentive hospitality, and a locally sourced seasonal menu. Overlooking the Bay with breathtaking views, Barrel House Tavern is a lively destination fit for an intimate dinner for two, or a celebratory venue for large groups.

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• RACCOONS SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS The Belvedere Tiburon Raccoons celebrated Marin General Hospital volunteers April 15 and presented the hospital with $92,000 raised at its March 7 fundraiser. • KIDDO! GALA More than 650 enjoyed dinner, drinks and live music and helped to raise over $225,000 at the March 7 gala held at the Mill Valley Community Center.

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• NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE The Marin chapter of the league honored this year’s group of high school seniors for seven years of volunteerism and philanthropic support.

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A deck off the dining room overlooks Mill Valley’s Bothin Marsh Preserve.

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Wainstein’s Mill Valley home was built in 1947, the original owner added a sentimental touch: he planted three Monterey pines in the backyard, one for each of his daughters.

It’s a fitting legacy for Lack and Wainstein, whose reason for moving here was family. The longtime couple had lived in Atlanta for years, most recently in an industrial-style loft, when Wainstein, a medical director for a health care organization, was given a job transfer. The employer’s marching orders for Wainstein?

Move any place west. They chose San Francisco because two of Lack’s three sons live in Cow Hollow.

After a brief stay in the city, they created a checklist of what they wanted in a home, including a view, a garden, a kitchen that works for two, access to BART and

proximity to the kids. “Mid-century modern” was not on the list. Neither was Marin.

When searches in the city and East Bay proved fruitless (thus taking BART off the list), they started to look in Marin, where — they guessed — they’d have to compromise on the view to find a house they could afford. Then their agent, Anna Pennington Boucher, found this home.

The house was hand-built by the original owner and had much of what makes California mid-century so appealing, including fl or-to-ceiling windows that face southeast with views of Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge. Beamed ceilings reminiscent of Eichler. A sun-drenched, workable kitchen. “It had almost everything on the checklist,” says Boucher.

Alas, says Wainstein, “it was also a mess.”

The master bedroom was painted deep burgundy and had black carpet. The dining room was painted bright yellow, even on the

ceilings. But the Atlanta transplants could see it had good bones. Before they moved in in May 2014, they replaced the carpet with wirebrushed oak floors and painted the entire home in a neutral palette.

They found their existing furnishings — including a couple of Eames-style chairs from IKEA — worked well, despite the relocation from a loft. And they’ve covered the walls with period-perfect paintings by abstract expressionist Ary Stillman, who was one of the New York School artists and was Lack’s great-uncle.

Wainstein and Lack, a business consultant, have filled the home with family whenever possible, hosting a seder for 27 this spring.

When they’re alone, they spend time restoring the home’s garden, creating a patch of succulents and tending the orchids left behind. So when Lack’s sons asked what they wanted as a housewarming gift, they didn’t hesitate, asking only for symmetry: three fruit trees. One for each of the boys. m

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THE DETAILS WHERE THEY PURCHASED The Almonte neighborhood of Mill Valley WHAT THEY BOUGHT A two-story mid-century home LISTING AGENT Robert Craig, Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty SELLING AGENT Anna Pennington Boucher, Sotheby’s International Realty STATS Price per square foot for homes in the neighborhood: $725

Opposite page: Floor-toceiling windows frame the dining room. This page, clockwise from top left: The kitchen and breakfast nook, on right; the sunny master bedroom; the side yard and hot tub; Tyson, the family mutt, guarding the hot tub; dining room vases and a view of the breakfast nook; Wainstein (left) and Lack.

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The Sherfey Group at Stinson Beach Where the mountains meet the sea. Where old Stinson meets new. Where your dreams find a home.

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19 Cecilia Ct, Tiburon

$3,895,000

Villa del Sol —This extraordinary 4 bedroom, 4.5 baths Mediterranean style estate boasts captivating water and Mt. Tam views, a premium location, stunning design and craftsmanship and lushly landscaped grounds. Truly a masterpiece.

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Highlights of the Auction Napa Valley 2015 at Meadowood Resort, Napa Valley, June 6

Geneviève Janssens, Jean-Charles Boisett, and Margrit Mondavi

John Legend’s surprise performance helped raise $15.8 million for vital community services

Auctioneer Fritz Hatton calling the action at the Auction Napa Valley 2015

Olivia Hsu Decker, Chiara and Marcia Mondavi (Continuum Estate Winery)

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As the wine flowed, so did the conversations over fine food and with great company

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Rare opportunity to purchase stunning, 5,500 square foot, custom home situated on 6.5 acres featuring unparalleled views of the Bay and Mt. Tam. The resort/retreat setting is highlighted by the beautiful park-like grounds and spectacular pool. Grand scale offers 5 bedrooms, all en-suite, in addition to large open space for family gatherings. Phenomenal one of a kind property. Must see to appreciate. Address upon request.

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2.24 acre | 4bd/3ba | $1,295,000 | 150KeithWay.com

Rick Trono

415.515.1117 rick.trono@sothebysrealty.com LivingMarin.com

Tired of the Fog? Want More Living Space?

Come See Mill Valley Living in Marinwood!

Wonderful 20th Century built house is located on a quiet cul-de-sac near hiking trails and open space, short distance to the Community Center, Marinwood Market and desirable Dixie Schools. One mile away is access to Hwy 101. You will see cows grazing on the Silveria and St. Vincent’s farms—a reminder of how Marin County used to be! Marinwood! $1,394,000

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John Zeiter

415.720.1515

John.Zeiter@sothebysrealty.com

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145 Silver Hills Road, Point Reyes Station Sweeping Views | Privacy | Park-like Setting | 7.65 acres | $2,069,000

3458 sq ft Main House | 4bd/3ba | 800 sq ft Guest Unit | 3 Car Garage | 145SilverHillsRd.com

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Magnificent Estate –$4,650,000 112DreamFarmInverness.com

Luxury Home, Poolside Living–$1,695,000 40MiwokDr.com

Stunning Bay Views–$2,250,000

235 Chapman Rd. Mill Valley–$795,000 415.515.1117 1/4 ac. Lot with Plans rick.trono@sothebysrealty.com

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Inspired West Marin Sanctuary

$2,490,000

Contemporary compound set on over an acre of tree-studded terrain in peaceful San Geronimo. Main home and guest cottage open to central courtyard with saltwater pool, waterfalls and garden—an engaging and private entertainment venue. Open floor plan is illuminated through custom skylights, windows and glass doors. Highest quality construction includes radiant heat, one-touch mood lighting, creative architectural details. Tranquil valley views; near open space.

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Stunning Mill Valley Retreat

$1,795,000

Enjoy the best of Mill Valley living in this spacious, private 5+BR/3.5BA home—surrounded by nature and adjacent to the Dipsea Steps for easy access to town and trails.

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Luxury Lifestyle on Peacock Lagoon

12 Peacock Drive, San Rafael. Lush professional landscaping

B.G. Bates

415.706.1026 bg@bgbates.com

Rare Case Study House #26

This exceptionally styled Peacock Lagoon residence provides

the best of Marin’s lifestyle and offers resort-like indoor/

home. Ideal floorplan, spacious rooms with French doors,

outdoor living. Please call me to arrange a private viewing.

designer window treatments, dramatic high ceilings, custom

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Alisa Knobbe Wynd

limestone flooring, several stone and paneled fireplaces, and a 415.298.4037

alisa.wynd@sothebysrealty.com detached artist/exercise studio. Designer touches throughout!

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Icon of Architectural Modernism / The Harrison House/Fully Intact /1st Time on the Market /Relevant to Today’s Modern Living /Designed by “Man of Steel” Beverly (David) Thorne / This is a special opportunity.

Offered at $2,295,000 casestudy26.com or 177-SanMarino.com

encircles this 2-story, 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath custom waterfront

designed built-ins and window seating, quality hardwood and

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Tastefully remodeled, open kitchen and family room, formal living and dining, master with impressive views. Gorgeous teak floors, lots of windows, top quality design and features.

Amazing backyard with mountain and water views, boat dock with electric-lift, outdoor kitchen, and expansive patios for entertaining. · 10 Dolphin Isle · 3 BD/2.5 BA · 10dolphin.com · Call for more details

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Peacock Point 3 BD/2 BA Single Level Call to see

Christine Christiansen

415.259.7133

christine@sothebysrealty.com christinechristiansen.com

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For the discriminating buyer – an extraordinary residence! Gated, private, and hidden – a luxurious and peaceful sanctuary in the heart of Belvedere Island. Beautifully manicured gardens, large level lawn, private patios, gazebo with spa, and a large sparkling pool. This newly updated residence has a gracious living area, which comprises the living room adjacent to a romantic patio with stone fireplace,

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Stunning Los Ranchitos Estate

$2,595,000

This one of a kind gated compound enjoys magnificent views from its expansive grounds. 4 BD/3.5 BA, with 1 BD/1 BA guest cottage. Large pool, hot tub, cabana, sports court and lush gardens. Dixie School District.

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Contemporary in Kentfield

Idyllic gated home. Relax in this sunny, private setting next to the pool that is just off the family room terrace. This 4 bedroom home with an open floor plan was completely renovated in 2007.

Abby Kagan

Patricia Montag

abby.kagan@sothebysrealty.com

pat.montag@sothebysrealty.com

415.450.0060

SF Skyline Views on the Bay

415.519.4818

$3,295,000

Waterfront 3 BD, 3.5 BA home with panoramic views of the SF skyline over the Bay. Level garden plus a large covered patio. Gracious living, dining and family rooms. Full floor luxury master suite. Chef’s kitchen.

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Entertainer’s Delight

Lori Saia Odisio

d.gilbert@deckerbullocksir.com

lori.odisio@sothebysrealty.com

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503 Palma Way, Mill Valley Fabulous updated one level 3BD/2BA home with stunning central courtyard and large backyard. Home features vaulted ceiling in the living room and hardwood floors. Pride of ownership and attention to detail throughout. 503Palma.com

David Gilbert 415.272.7524

$2,695,000

415.747.6707

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Jennifer Bowman direct 415.717.8950

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www.TheBowmanGroupMarin.com 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 306, Corte Madera, CA | T: 415.758.6800

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Specializing in the Sale of Smaller Homes Many Marin homeowners appreciate a bungalow's simplicity, relative affordability and, quite often, close proximity to town. I specialize in selling smaller homes, so if you're a proud owner but looking to make a move, please contact me. Or, if you are interested in buying a smaller home, I can assist you with that too.

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415.279.5329

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“It’s been just a year now since we opened our doors in Marin, expanding our growing presence in San Francisco, Sonoma & Napa Counties. To find out more about how we customize our marketing programs for each home, or to find an agent to help you with your Marin real estate needs, feel free to give me a call or email me today.“

Kevin Patsel Marin County Sales Manager 415.758.6801 kevin@vanguardmarin.com BRE# 01392561

www.vanguardproperties.com 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 306, Corte Madera, CA | T: 415.758.6800

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For more than 80 years, Coldwell Banker Previews International ® has built a leading reputation for marketing the world’s most extraordinary homes.

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Rebecca Celli

707.592.9488 rebecca@rebeccacelli.com rebeccacellirealtor.com CalBRE #01296121

Lars B. Jakobsen

415.722.6000 Lars.Jakobsen@ coldwellbanker.com MarinResearch.com CalBRE #01323513

Exquisite Sonoma Mountain Estate and Studio OFFERED AT $4,995,000 TURNKEY OFFERING AT $5,500,000

The world renowned Sonoma Mountain Estate and Studio is a six-building, gated estate facing the Pacific Ocean 1,800 feet up Sonoma Mountain. The estate has been featured on MTV Cribs, NBC national television and in over 20 magazines worldwide. Situated on approximately 8.5 acres, this compound boasts nine fireplaces, nine bathrooms and gardens galore accented by award-winning landscape design.The three-story main house has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and seven fireplaces. There are also two guest houses, an outdoor kitchen, a gym, tennis court, gazebo, green house, separate theater and entertainment suite, swimming pool, spa, pool cabana and a one-of-akind Platinum and Gold award-winning recording studio. Turnkey purchase includes furnishings, art, appliances, studio equipment, pianos, electronics and more. ©2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews® and Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304.

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His passion is to get you top dollar for your home.

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Josh is a true expert in Mill Valley - he is exceptionally well connected and knows not only what is on the market now but what is likely to come up. He is tireless at finding the right house for his clients. Josh also distinguishes himself by his willingness to do what is necessary to get a property sold. I cannot think of many agents who would go to that level of effort. If you are looking for a house in Marin, I highly recommend Josh. –Seller in Mill Valley Josh’s knowledge of the market and how to navigate the process is at the top of the game; but the most important assets he brings to the table are his honesty and his ability to hear you. Josh listens well, which results in an outcome that is uniquely fitting for each individual buyer (or seller as in addition to serving as my buying agent, he then sold our home in Strawberry after masterfully developing a vision, project managing various vendors to deliver on the outcome, and managing a full-on marketing effort).

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Find out why Joshua is ranked the #1 realtor in Mill Valley and how he can help you make selling your home for top dollar easy and fast. Source: BAREIS MLS, January 1-May 31

Joshua Deitch

415.572.5433 joshuadeitch@me.com joshuadeitch.com CalBRE #01902477 ©2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews® and Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304.

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Elizabeth Kilgore

415.517.1577 egk415@mac.com CalBRE #01441531

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Tiburon Garden Paradise

2120 VISTAZO EAST, TIBURON Offered at $2,395,000

A large, half-acre plus lot with lush, verdant gardens enjoys views from Berkeley to Angel Island to San Francisco. This is a peaceful sanctuary in a coveted Tiburon location. Unique, must see!

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Stylish Tiburon Home

16 PLACE MOULIN, TIBURON Offered at $3,700,000

Sophisticated, Mediterranean-style home at end of a cul-de-sac with sweeping views from Mt Tamalpais to the East Bay. Beautiful finishes and gracious spaces complement this lovely home.

16placemoulin.cbrb.com

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Bob & Pat Ravasio

415.378.1414 BRavasio@cbnorcal.com www.OnlyinMarin.com CalBRE #01495983, CalBRE #01394550

Live Where Your Soul Wants To Be

151 MADRONE AVENUE, LARKSPUR Offered at $1,895,000

Nestled in Larkspur’s gorgeous redwoods, this contemporary home is just three blocks to Magnolia Avenue, but feels a million miles away. Awaken to the sounds of birds and restore your soul daily with walks in Madrone Canyon. Three plus bedrooms, two full baths, remodeled kitchen; playroom opens to seasonal creek.

Gail Koren

415.518.1110 Gail@koren.com Cal BRE #00641223

Angela Pennino Curley 415.518.2656 angela.curley@cbnorcal.com Cal BRE #01825521

Live Like You’re on Vacation

San Rafael Highlands

236 TRINIDAD,TIBURON Offered at $2,750,000

15 MAYWOOD WAY,SAN RAFAEL Offered at $995,000

Upscale beachy style home built in 2007 is set at the end of a wide channel enjoys water & bridge views. Mostly one level, open floor plan with an amazing kitchen. Private 60 ft. dock.

Impressive private San Rafael Highlands residence. Stylish remodeled 3 bedroom/2 bath. Large accordion doors open entire wall to entertainment deck and views. Close to West End.

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Certified Residential Specialist, Real Estate Broker 415.464.3393 jeannine.voix@cbnorcal.com CalBRE #00681145

Custom Built Home with Spectacular Views 84 IRVING DRIVE SAN ANSELMO Offered at $2,195,000

Custom built 4BR/ 2.5BA Sleepy Hollow home on approx. 5 acres. Spectacular views of the hills and Mt. Tam. Open living area with beamed ceilings, flagstone fireplace, overlooks the natural setting and vast views.

Cozy library. Kitchen features a Wolf range and granite counters.

Private master suite with fireplace, built-in cabinets and two walk-in closets.

Three bedrooms open onto a family room.

Private outdoor patio, lawn and decks. Backs up to an open space.

Attached two-car garage plus a separate garage.

Walk-in wine cellar. One level living—ideal for those looking for privacy and comfort in a natural setting with stunning vistas.

84Irving.com

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Rebecca Celli

707.592.9488 rebecca@rebeccacelli.com rebeccacellirealtor.com CalBRE #01296121

10 LAVENDER TERRACE, PETALUMA Offered at $1,500,000

Striking Hand Crafted Petaluma West Side Estate

Built by the owner, this custom beauty offers 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, spacious kitchen and great room plus formal living and dining rooms. Appreciation for fine details abounds with smooth wall plaster, striking iron crafted hand railings and balcony, alder wood doors, and stunning master suite.

New Construction!

Stunning Mill Valley Home Expansive Homestead Valley home in prime, central location close to Whole Foods Market, the Homestead Valley Rec Center, and downtown Mill Valley. Designed by Kelly Haegglund, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath modern farmhouse encompasses a casual elegance combined with an indoor/outdoor flow to an enormous, south-west facing backyard and patio.

Stylish interior with many custom details and finishes including Carrara tiles and slab countertops, barn doors, two fireplaces, great-room open to kitchen with additional formal living. Chef’s kitchen with 48” range and 48” refrigerator.

Views of Mt. Tam. Large one-car garage plus two additional parking spaces, separate laundry room.

Construction complete late July 2015.

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Heidi Hjorth 415.209.3236

heidi.hjorth@sothebysrealty.com

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Pacific Union is Proud to Welcome Susan Van Liere

Susan Van Liere Luxury Property Specialist

Luxury Property Specialist 415.302.7173 susanvl@pacunion.com susanvl.com License #01323865

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5 Walden Lane, Mill Valley

Set on over an acre of land, this peaceful 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath hideaway is perched on a quiet hillside on a private cul de sac high up on the mountain with exceptional 270 degree views of San Francisco, the Bay and beyond. Mt Tamalpais is up close and personal. Private, serene and just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the “village”, this home is surrounded by some of Mill Valley’s finest estates. Where nature envelops you, and world class hiking and mountain biking trails are right out your door, this stunning home is a retreat in every sense of the word... like being on vacation all year long!

Exclusively Offered at $3,395,000 | 5waldenln.com

The Richmonds- Peter & Jane Luxury Property Specialists 415.531.4091 pjrichmond@pacunion.com comehometomarin.com License #00709300 37 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley

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23 Central Drive, Mill Valley

2283 Turk Boulevard #3, San Francisco

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Just Listed! 30 Bella Vista Avenue, Belvedere Belvedere Island gem. Five bedroom two bath home nestled on nearly .25 acre in premier location.

Newly remodeled kitchen boasts a pool view, Viking appliances, and Caeserstone countertops. Formal dining room. Living room opens to a private deck with views of a level sprawling lawn, Belvedere Lagoon, and the lovely Tiburon hills. New hardwood floors throughout the main level accentuate the freshly painted interior. Walking distance to parks, schools, and downtown.

30BellaVista.com Offered at $2,485,000

Kathleen Brady & Bryan Beaver Luxury Property Specialists 415.847.1491, 415.987.9967 kathleen.brady@pacunion.com bryan.beaver@pacunion.com License #00958832, 01023448

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Keeping Valley, Sausalito and Belvedere before my I bought our home in the ahead of the curveago. requires me to align with a company who recognizes Ross Valley over 15 years change, embraces innovation, and provides me with tools to exceed I beganexpectations. my career as aI found contract lawyer, representing public entities in high-stakes Paragon. negotiations. Thus commenced the development of the strategic acumen that Paragon is the champion of innovation forward thinking, gives my clients an edge in this highly competitiveand realpractices estate market. soaring by the complacent while never loosing sight of agents and clients.

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Dierk Herbermann General Manager

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231 San Francisco Blvd., San Anselmo

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SOLD BY JENN PFEIFFER 415.302.3198

610 Chapman Dr., Corte Madera

533 San Pedro Cove, San Rafael

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GREENBRAE 350 Bon Air Center #100

NOE VALLEY 4040 24th Street

PACIFIC HEIGHTS 2523 California Street

POTRERO HILL 1542 20th Street

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

$4,999,999

This home has been fully remodeled to its original splendor with period features and the latest amenities. Renovated from the ground up, enjoy living in this restored classic with today’s ultimate features including chef’s kitchen, beautiful pool, expansive outdoor entertaining area and wine cellar. This flat, sunny property is two blocks from Ross School, close to unique shops, excellent restaurants and Mt. Tam trails. The home is surrounded by gorgeous gardens designed by famous landscape architect Brandon Tyson.

Julia Bernardini (415) 225-0468

Prestigious Custom Home In Tiburon Prestigious south facing custom home in the highly sought-after Tiburon with breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco, Sausalito, Belvedere Island and the serene Ring Mountain. This stunning home is in a very private setting and features high-end materials and designer fixtures with an open, flowing floor plan, high ceilings. Recently chosen and filmed for international “House Hunters” HGTV. www.2Mariposa.com

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Prestigious Ross 1930’s Spanish Colonial Revival

ladan Mazhari (415) 816-1524

offered at

$4,995,000

ray BaKowSKi (415) 608-7806

Wine Country Resort Living at its Best!

Custom private estate located in the prestigious George Ranch community with views of the entire Sonoma Valley & Bay. This retreat features 5,400± square feet of living space on 3.29± acres; including 4BR/4BA, a gourmet kitchen, travertine entry, rich hardwood floors, a great room with an entertainer’s bar and rich white cedar ceilings, formal living area and three fireplaces. The large French doors that bring abundant light to the living space lead to expansive decks, an outdoor kitchen, a show case pool and spa surrounded by waterfalls and impeccable grounds. www.GeorgeRanchEstate.com offered at

$3,595,000

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Location, View, Great Floor Plan & Acreage

Stunning panoramic views of Mt.Tam in this elegant remodel! Exquisite attention to details and quality finishes throughout this spacious, light-filled home. Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen, Full bar, designer high-end finishes, marble counter tops, two master suites, legal in-law unit with separate entrance, massive deck. Close to the heart of Historic Mill Valley, parks, hiking trails and award-winning schools. Super Easy Commute!

The ultimate indoor/outdoor living experience. Tuscan style villa perched on 5 sunny acres, close to downtown MV. Water & Tam views. Updated four bedroom, three bath home w/ spacious chef’s kitchen, living & family rooms with fireplaces, beautiful dining room, large master suite & three car garage. White oak hardwood throughout. Back patio with built in DCS bbq. Mature landscaping, paths, seating areas & usable land. Walk to highly rated MV schools. A rare opportunity. offered at

$2,725,000

Eric GElman (415) 686-1855

Spectacular Bay & San Francisco Views from Sausalito Experience the views of San Francisco, Alcatraz and the bay bridge, all from this recently remodeled three bedroom, three bath multi-level home. Top floor features private master suite with adjoining bath. Sliding door leads to spacious upper deck with incredible views of city and bay. Main living area offers same gorgeous views.

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Mill Valley Splendor

GEorGE DE Salvo (415) 722-7851

offered at

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Pat SkiPPEr (415) 823-3099

29.82± Acres of Kelseyville Pano View Property The quaint cottage with 2BR/1BA, and 788± square feet is a darling, popular rental. The charming guest unit has 1BR with a great kitchen and dining area. There is an enclosed patio with lots of room to entertain, and there is plenty of space outside for barbecue, tables and chairs so you can enjoy the breathtaking sunsets. The fields are planted with hay currently, but agriculture zoning allows for many other uses and crops as well. This is a special property for the client who is looking for land and a getaway that could be developed into much more. offered at

$1,080,000

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Mill Valley | $1,970,000 - $3,400,000 | 998EdgewoodAve.com Luxury Project on Idyllic Site, Ready to Go!

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The current owners hired well-known architect Geoffrey Butler for a major luxury remodel and expansion. The plans are somewhat adaptable- it’s not too late to make it your own. Currently in the planning approval process at the Town of Mill Valley, for a classic shingle-style design and expansion to include an in-law unit over the garagefor over 4300 s.f. of living space. Level access from driveway and garage—no entry stairs.

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Kentfield | Offered at $2,895,000 | 28MannDr.com This beautiful family home, custom designed in 1998 in a U-shape around the large terrace, offers an easy indoor/outdoor lifestyle and a straight on view of Mt. Tamalpais. Mediterranean inspired old world elegance and modern conveniences combine in this great home located on one of the most prestigious streets in the sunny flats of Kentfield. Furthermore it’s practically single level with only two bedrooms and a bath upstairs.

This home has a versatile layout that works for all the stages in life from families with children of all ages to

Jeanne Shenna Moe

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Looking Back

COURTESY OF MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL

DATED 1999

Marin’s Roller Coaster The Richmond–San Rafael Bridge has also been called Hunchback and Swayback.

BY JIM WOOD

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F YOU’RE A bridge, it could be tough living in the shadow of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. And when you’re called Swayback or Hunchback, being labeled Marin’s roller coaster is considered a compliment. Here’s how the distinctive curve in the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge happened: in the late 1940s, union strikes beached the ferries that daily transported cars and commuters from Marin to the East Bay and back. Reliability was needed. So in June 1951, $62 million in state bonds were approved and it was decided “cost savings were more important than aesthetic values.” That, according to Marin Independent Journal reporter Mark Prado, “resulted in a critical design decision.” As Prado wrote in his December 31, 1999, story, “Rather than design two distinctive cantilevered sections, a single element was drawn, then duplicated — and that created a dip where the two downward slopes met.” The 5.5-mile (including approaches)

double-decked bridge took three-and-a-half years to complete and, at its opening in September 1956, was one of the longest bridges in the world. Of current interest: originally each deck — one heading east, the other west — had three lanes. But eventually Caltrans closed one lane on each deck to allow for “emergencies and maintenance.” And that twolane status is still a matter of contention. m

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