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Features 46 Entertaining 101 Perfect holiday party platters made easy. 52 Getting My Child Back A Marin mom’s account of the costs of addiction.
60 Tipping Point When and how much should you give this season?
STEVE KEPPLE
56 Paddle Place Recreational kayaking is easy, safe and scenic.
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Contents In Marin 31 Currents Taxes, broadbrand, homeless count and more. 36 Made by Marin Tonic soaps all made by hand.
Out & About
38 Fashion Stay chic and cozy this winter. 40 City Streets Clement Street’s retail jewels.
104 Flavor Butternut squash ravioli at Il Davide.
42 Conversation A little film goes big.
108 On the Scene Snapshots from events in Marin and San Francisco.
75 Go: Beaches Where water meets land this winter. 82 Go: Baja Fifty years of hardcore desert racing.
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Marin Home 115 Backstory A new development in San Rafael.
Manon at S.F. Opera
118 Garden Improve your mood with houseplants.
COLUMNS
To create this mouthwatering image, art director Rachel Griffiths and food stylist Lynda Balslev joined forces with photographer Ted Thomas, himself a former chef, in his Petaluma studio.
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Editor’s Note
Season of Gratitude Big news from Marin Magazine.
As the name implies, the mission is to improve life, in the local community and beyond.
time to plan for the holidays. It is the opener to a season filled with celebrations and gratitude. Here at Marin Magazine we have an exciting reason to celebrate. After a few months of discussing a potential sale of the magazine, we welcomed the news of being acquired by the Make It Better Media Group. And in a move we consider to be the dollop of Straus fresh whipped cream on the proverbial pumpkin pie, Make It Better founder Susan Noyes has promised to keep the magazine on the same track. Publisher Nikki Wood will continue to run the magazine and all staff will remain in place. Our focus, as always, will continue to be squarely on all things Marin. The Make It Better Media Group is a social impact multiplatform media company based in Chicago. And as the name implies, the mission is to improve life, in the local community and beyond. During the courting period, I was able to travel to Chicago to attend one of MIB’s signature philanthropic award ceremonies where, with 300 people in attendance, the company honored deserving charities that received recognition for their efforts. On that trip, we visitors from Marin also got a tour of Chicago’s North Shore and witnessed the similarities between our two communities. We loved learning that Susan is a diehard Cubs fan with season tickets, which gave us the opportunity to stop by Wrigley Field to catch a couple of innings (thankfully not against the Giants) and a beer and hot dog on our way to the airport. I was impressed by her endless energy and enthusiasm for her company’s purpose and the fact that she also likes onions and mustard on her hot dogs. Susan was familiar with Marin and Marin Magazine because her husband, Nick Noyes, has deep family roots here.
What can readers expect from this new era? We will take the MIB approach to highlighting heroes within our community and in the magazine by adding a Marin Matters/Make It Better page as a new regular department. In this month’s edition we talk to Jonathan Leidy, a founding member of 100MARIN. Stay tuned for more ways to make it better in print, online and in community workshops. Also in the issue this month we examine the act of tipping — a popular act of gratitude — and shed light on the convoluted rules around it. In 2010, our department editor Somer Flaherty wrote an article asking experts in various industries what tip amounts they suggest. This year we brought back some of those experts and consulted a few others. Gratuity, it turns out, can be a complex decision. A quick Google search unearths general facts about the practice, notably that these sums subsidize worker’s salaries. I get in trouble with friends who own small businesses when I suggest we get rid of tips altogether and just include acknowledgment of service in the price. Why would I not want the opportunity to show my appreciation for a job well done? Mostly because I’m bothered by having to do math, but also I don’t like giving the customer (me) that financial power. If my tip makes or breaks the waiter’s ability to pay for his kids’ textbooks, this system seems wrong. Making the amount part of the tab could solve the problem. We hope you appreciate our primer on tipping and, as always, we would love to hear your thoughts. For our part, we are happy to celebrate our new partnership with the Make It Better Media Group.
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Bay Area events you’ll want to attend
SONOMA VALLEY AUTHORS’ FESTIVAL
May 4–6, 2018
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Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen
WHY YOU SHOULD GO
The Sonoma Valley Authors’ Festival makes its debut the weekend of May 4–6, 2018, at the iconic Jack London State Historic Park. The event brings together 25 authors and thought leaders in science, technology and medicine to discuss their books, their work and their lives. Topics include fiction and nonfiction, biog aphies, history, politics and adventure. Books will be available for purchase and for the authors to sign.
COST FIND OUT MORE
$750 3-day pass 707.282.9028, svaf.info
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ELL, IT H A PPENED again: another year seems to be coming to a close. But first, we get to enjoy the holiday season and all the parties and gatherings that come with it. If you find yourself hosting one of these, you’ll want to read Lynda Balslev’s feature “Entertaining 101,” which tells how to make delicious, beautiful party platters with items you can buy at the local market. These pointers will make party prep easy and give you more time with your guests. We follow that with a gripping and heartfelt story about addiction. It’s the true account of a Marin mom’s attempts to guide both her children to a life without drugs and alcohol. Find out what it took — both financially and emotionally — to get her kids the help they needed. We also bring you another edition of Subcultures. This time writer Bob Cooper dips his oar in the water to discover the joys and health benefits of recreational kayaking. He tells you where to rent kayaks, what gear you need and which local spots provide plenty of natural beauty with your workout. Our other feature is about tipping, an especially pressing issue this time of year. Holiday goodwill may make us want to pay a little something extra to the mail carrier, the housecleaner or the valet at that favorite restaurant, but when is it appropriate and
how much? This story breaks it all down with advice from those who count on your largesse. Up front we’ve got a look at the complicated system of food taxes in California and why it matters at the grocery how you bundle your food-to-go. We also meet some local purity-minded soap makers, get updated on fall fashion and cross the bridge to explore Clement Street. And if you appreciate Marin’s open spaces and wonder how they’ve stayed that way, read our eye-opening conversation with filmmakers Nancy Kelly and Kenji Yamamoto. In Destinations it’s all about winter beaches — beating the cold-weather doldrums with a jaunt to Mexico, Hawaii or San Diego. If you really want to heat up, check out William Freed’s bucket-list trip to the SCORE International Baja 1000. It’s the 50th anniversary of the classic 1,200-mile desert race. It’s a big, informative issue that makes a great read on a winter night. Happy holiday party planning; we hope your guests have a great time and talk about the food platters for months to come.
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These pointers will make party prep easy and give you more time with your guests.
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Contributors
Lenny Gonzalez, Photographer In this issue: Conversation (p. 42) What did you enjoy the most about this shoot? The Marin Headlands are a gift. I wish I could do all my portraits there. Do you have a favorite Marin hike? I know it’s a little obvious but I do love the Palomarin hike to Bass Lake. It brings me back to the time when I moved to San Francisco. Where has your work appeared before? I have a large variety of clients: Stanford Medicine magazine, Sierra Club, The Globe and Mail, eBay, and Glassdoor. I also work in the art world — The Thing Quarterly, Kronos Quartet and InterMusic SF.
Bob Cooper, Writer In this issue: “Paddle Place” (p. 56) What was the most surprising thing you learned on this assignment? With the explosion in the popularity of stand-up paddleboarding, I thought it now dominated the human-powered watercraft scene. So I was pleasantly surprised to learn that kayaking is still going strong. What do you enjoy doing when you aren’t writing? I rent a kayak about once a week and paddle for an hour. Who needs a gym when you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and waterscape in Marin while exercising? Where has your work appeared before? National Geographic Traveler, Hemispheres and The Wall Street Journal (travel section).
In this issue: “Entertaining 101” (p. 46) What was the most challenging part of this shoot? The most challenging part of any food shoot is patience. Shooting food is much more than just plating a meal, and it takes a lot of work to make everything look beautiful. Fortunately, when you work with talented food stylists and creatives, it makes things that much easier. What was the tastiest? I’m a total cheese guy, so shooting that spread was mouthwatering. Where has your work appeared before? I’ve shot cocktails for Chronicle Books, coffee for Starbucks, cheese for Cowgirl Creamery and beer for Lagunitas.
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CONNECT WITH US Last Month’s Top Five Online Stories 1 “Not-So-Haughty Yacht Clubs” Thought about joining a yacht club but don’t actually have a boat? No problem. Here are five unstuffy community gems that are as fun to hang out at as they are to sail from. NOT-SO-HAUGHTY YACHT CLUBS Five community gems that are as fun to hang out at as they are to sail from. BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA AND LEELA LINDNER • PHOTOS BY STEVE KEPPLE
SAN RAFAEL YACHT CLUB EST. 1938, ABOUT 100 MEMBERS, SAN RAFAEL, 37°58’08.4”N 122°31’06.8”W
Despite contradicting accounts regarding its origins — some claim it was started by William McNear of the McNear brick company and former San Rafael council member Fred Jensen; others say a group of working-class men were the founders — what’s indisputable is that the 4,000-square-foot clubhouse was built from the ground up by its members, many of them contractors. Located at the west end of the San Rafael Canal, it has a protected harbor offering visiting boats more than 300 feet of dock space and plenty of room to have a good time inside, too. The club’s main goal is to promote proper and safe boating practices and to provide a comfortable atmosphere of member camaraderie — which the cocktail lounge overlooking the harbor next to the expansive deck helps facilitate. Still run by volunteers and featuring events like the New Year’s Eve “hangover” cruise-in, the unstuffy San Rafael Yacht Club has been going strong since 1938. ANSWERS PROVIDED BY J.E.B. PICKETT, COMMODORE
How would you describe your club? First, you must realize that we are an all-volunteer club. We don’t have any sort of pretentiousness in this club. While we do own and use our boats, have formal meetings and conduct ourselves according to our bylaws and rules, you will find that everyone at this club is friendly, cheerful and fairly well behaved on most occasions. Dress code? We are very casual most of the time but we also have formal dinners, theme nights and other fun events.
Ever since Sir Francis Drake famously sailed to the area, Marin has had an association with watercraft. Whether or not you’re lucky enough to own a boat (or have a friend with one), a sizable part of the population here has a relaxed relationship with sailing. Here we take a look at five yacht clubs that don’t require fancy dress or a hefty initiation fee but do offer many ways to have a good time.
Best feature of the club? We’re close in enough that visiting cruise-ins from other yacht clubs can walk downtown from their boat. As for the club itself, we have a great dining and meeting area with a large dance floor that we like to put to use. We’d also like to point out that we are proud to provide room for and assist in the sponsoring of the San Rafael High School sailing program, and we have yearly events and assist the San Rafael Lifehouse Agency with a Christmas party and boat rides and provide the clubhouse so they can prepare for their performance at the Great Chefs event.
Always a yacht club? Yes, the building was in fact built by its members. The area has not always been a yacht club. In fact, our old deck area consists of the pilings that used to support the oil companies and their lightering barges that used to commercially use the canal. Describe your typical member. First of all, she’s Irish — actually we have no typical member. Many of the members are tradespeople, but we also have professionals and business owners from all walks of life. Do you have a paid bartender? We don’t have a paid anybody. We’re an all-volunteer club, so don’t complain if your drink is late. Are you open to the public on any nights? Because of California’s ABC laws, we cannot be open to the public without paying for a special license. We are always open to members of reciprocal yacht clubs and we encourage the public to call and come as our guests some night so that they can decide if they would like to join.
Food service? Not on a daily basis. We usually have food on Friday evenings and for planned dinners and events. Our club fortunately contains members who have some culinary bent, so we do have some great meals. Membership dues? Very reasonable. Only $350 per year. Signature cocktail? Not particularly, but the current favorite appears to be what used to be called a Skyy-scraper. Skyy vodka, soda and cranberry juice. Reciprocity? We extend invitation to all members of PICYA-affiliated clubs. We also extend privileges to yacht club members from all over the world on request. Membership events? Usually at least monthly, and a monthly cruise-out to other clubs throughout much of the year. Are there yachts? Yes.
Live music? Yes please. We try to have bands and live music whenever possible.
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2 “In a Pickle” Although wildly popular of late, pickleball, which looks like a blend of tennis and Ping-Pong, has been around for over 50 years; it was created by a group of bored friends on Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 1965. 3 “Concrete Beauty” Fashion editor Leah-Marie and photographers Milan + Shannon brought fall’s top fashions to life at Battery Yates in Fort Baker. 4 “Pizza Nation” Even though there are many styles and tastes, when you’re traveling about the country it’s always smart to try the local pie. 5 “Lunch Is Served” In Marin, school meals have come a long way since the days of mystery meat. Writer Carrie Kirby investigates.
WRITERS’ WORKSHOP: A Year of Awakening Your Creativity TOP GRAM One of our top Instagram posts in September was by @koblenzphotography. “As we head into fall and winter, we look back at the beautiful summer we’ve had, and as we all know, nothing beats a long summer night in Tahoe,” says Daniel Koblenz. “Summers in Tahoe bring lifelong memories for all ages and it just warms our hearts when we are able to be up there taking pictures and spending time with family and friends.” Want to see your photo in print? Tag us @marinmagazine with your best snap.
You are invited to take part in a yearlong writers’ workshop featuring poet, memoirist and novelist Albert Flynn DeSilver, author of Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life, alongside Marin Magazine editor Mimi Towle. Participants will attend monthly meetings and receive individual feedback and guidance. For more information go to marinmagazine.com/workshop.
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WE LLN ESS Alchemy, the only boutique med spa and wellness center in the Bay Area, now has a new yoga studio and offers private training sessions and TRX to complete your holistic self. All under one roof in its San Rafael location; alchemymarin.com.
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Hudson Grace in the Marin Country Mart now has a green thumb. This purveyor of timeless goods opened a garden shop called HG The Shed, where you can buy finely curated hand tools, vintage vessels and other
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E ATS Two local eats have new owners: Piazza D’Angelo in Mill Valley and Waypoint Pizza in Tiburon. Father and farmer Joseph Headley is now the proud papa of Waypoint, and Luigi Petrone and Felicia Ferguson have taken the family reins at D’Angelo; piazzadangelo. com, Waypoint Pizza 415.435.3440. Le Marais Bakery is slated to open where the popular Tony Tutto Pizza was located in Mill Valley.
The French bakery and bistro plans to offer outdoor dining and expanded hours; lemaraishiring@gmail.com.
Dentist Gila Dorostkar has a new employee worth barking about. Aspen, a golden
building in downtown Mill Valley, has officially opened its doors to all crafters — novice to advanced — and is hosting group crafting classes taught by local artisans; makerymill valley.com. A new upscale co-working space, MindTank Work Club, was recently opened in downtown Ross by owner Sally Newson. The interior is modern and industrial, and the members are innovative entrepreneurs. Recently added meeting and
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B E SE E N A new talent agency based in Mill Valley, Shortlist Model and Talent, represents babies, toddlers, teens, even grandparents. They also have a real people division — so everyone gets a shot to be a model; shortlisttalent.com. Does your company need shaping and defining? Nimble is not a new gym but a marketing and strategy firm in Marin
retriever and certified therapy dog, helps ease dental anxiety in children. Aspen is available Thursdays and Fridays, but also on request; 415.448.8120.
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event space is available to rent by the hour; mindtank.com. Slide Ranch unveils its freshly built Farm-toTable Teaching Center, featuring a teaching kitchen, living roof and sheltered classrooms; slideranch.org.
New in Town is an ongoing bulletin on new businesses throughout the Bay Area. To be considered for future listings, email kier@marinmagazine.com.
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ADD SOME SPARKLE to her holiday party or leave that little box under the tree. You’re sure to please with these alternative styles by Todd Reed and you can find them and many more at Sofia Jewelry in the heart of Mill Valley. SOFIA JEWELRY
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IN HER SHOES in San Rafael has an amazing collection on Kathy Kamei pieces in stock. Each piece is individually hand set and handcrafted in Bali. Perfect for daily wear or get an amazing statement piece for those special occasions. IN HER SHOES
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alcohol — are always taxable. Hot beverages, such as coffee, hot tea, mochas and so on, are not. Cold foods are not taxable, but hot foods are, and this is where things get complicated. According to the BOE: “A food product is considered a hot food product if it is heated to a temperature above room temperature.” Examples of heating food range from the use of steam tables to dipping a sandwich in hot gravy. Additionally, food is considered hot even if it has cooled by the time of sale, since it was intended to be sold as a hot food. Combination packages, when two or more items are sold together for a single price, also fall under different guidelines. “If a combination package sold to-go includes a hot prepared food or hot beverage, its sale is taxable,” by BOE standards. Hot coffee and a doughnut? The hot coffee makes the package taxable. Cold sandwich and iced tea? Not taxable. So if you think you’re being “green” by bundling your takeout at the store, be aware that by doing so you may wind up paying too much. boe.ca.gov
BROAD APPEAL Nicasio’s bucolic reputation is about to get a high-speed makeover, thanks to a community fundraising effort. Marin’s first fiberoptic broadband network has broken ground and should supply service to residential customers BY THE NUMBERS by the end of 2017. The project comes from a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) fund that issues grants to build broadband networks in rural communities. Once environmental clearances are achieved, construction workers will connect into unused fiber-optic cables that were installed in 2014 to serve the Lucasfilm facilities in the Nicasio area. Nicasio School, the Nicasio Fire Department and other small businesses will also have a chance to benefit from the new broadband service. Here are some more numbers on the project. K.P.
Raising funds and awareness for causes comes in many forms: galas, Kickstarter campaigns, races and so on. Sometimes, though, raising eyebrows is also an effective method — just ask Paddy O’Brien. The Marin native and 19-year-old student at New Zealand’s Knox College cycled naked through an undergraduate anatomy lecture recently to raise awareness of testicular cancer. It worked. The story of the stunt was picked up by several news outlets, effectively getting the word out. But this is hardly O’Brien’s first brush with fame. Diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, as a child, O’Brien became the face of fundraising efforts to build the University of California San Francisco BenioffChildren’s Hospital. Of his recent dash through the spotlight he says, “I wanted to show that fundraising doesn’t have to be bake sales and fundraisers. You can generate awareness by doing something fun like this.” And that’s the naked truth. K.P.
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Did you know some of the most nutrient-rich greens found on earth come from below the surface? Seaweeds carry a multitude of minerals, which they absorb underwater. Here are five local places to get your fix. LEELA LINDNER Nori
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Homeless Update This past February we published a story about the state of homelessness in Marin County titled “Falling Through the Cracks” that centered on the many obstacles that keep homeless residents from being properly housed or living healthy, productive lives. The biennial Point-In-Time Count, which attempts to account for all the homeless individuals nationwide, was underway during this time as well, and now the results — some good news, some bad — are in. The good news first. Overall, homelessness is down in Marin, from 1,309 people in 2015 to 1,117 in 2017. However, chronic homelessness is up, now approximately 32 percent, up from 20 percent. The chronically homeless are largely the public face of homelessness in Marin; unsurprisingly, almost all such people are unsheltered, and about 70 percent have some type of psychiatric challenge. Fortunately, in anticipation Marin Resident of this continued challenge, the City of San Rafael, the County of Marin and the service Prior to providers have been pivoting to a new strategy to end chronic homelessness, one Homelessness that includes determining who is most vulnerable, placing those people in permanent supportive housing and tracking outcomes in order to fine-tune the system. Another illuminating finding from the count is that the vast majority of Marin’s homeless population lives in vehicles, not on streets. To learn more details about this year’s count, visit marinhhs.org/point-time-count-marin. K.P.
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and Butter, chances are you’ve seen Josephine Stoddard. As the bakery’s front of house manager Stoddard tends to be at the center of the action, but her life is filled with more than just fine carbs. How did you get into Hula-Hooping? During my last year of high school I began fire dancing lessons with my mother as a way [she picked] for us to bond in my late teens. I thought it was totally lame at the time. Shortly after that, I decided to take the funds that I had put away for college tuition and join my fire spinning instructor in a group of volunteer circus performers to do free fire performance while traveling in India for six months. I joined ON THE JOB the circus team as a fire poi Josephine Stoddard, spinner, but my attention instructor, Marin was immediately caught Power Yoga, 141 Tunstead by our star hooper . When Avenue, San Anselmo, I returned to the States a marinpoweryoga.com couple months later, the hoop had become my favorite dancing prop. What are some of the most common misconceptions you hear about the activity? That it is meant for children. Hula-Hooping is a flow dance form for people of all ages, benefiting mostly adults. Though it can be used as a workout technique, hooping is best used to find body awareness and bring the idea of play back into the lives of adults. Every time I hoop in public or begin a class, I find someone who was “school champion of Hula-Hooping” back in the day. My job is to show those people that their age is not what holds them back from keeping that title, but the idea that as adults we can no longer simply play for the joy of it. What do you enjoy the most about it? Hooping brings me back to my happy space. It’s too easy in this fastpaced world to lose yourself and find yourself exhausted. Hooping raises my body and mind awareness and helps my creative flow, as well as my appreciation and excitement for life. Seriously, what’s better than turning up your favorite jam and hooping your heart out? Why should people give Hula-Hooping a try? My students are constantly surprised by their newfound abilities in my class and the fact that they break a sweat. Tricks and dance movement take over their bodies and minds in a way they haven’t experienced before. With hooping, we mix geometry and dance, creating a ton of brainpower you’re not activating on a daily basis.
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I’m Bruce, and this is my healing place.
In the 30 years since he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, businessman and philanthropist Bruce Braden has never let the disease slow him down. He struggled at first, but his endocrinologist and care team helped him learn to carefully manage his condition by taking insulin, watching his diet, and getting vital exercise hiking around the local lakes. Bruce wanted to give back to his community by helping others who suffer from diabetes to have access to comprehensive expertise and services – right here in Marin. So he made a significant donation to create the Braden Diabetes Center (BDC) at Marin General Hospital. The BDC provides convenient outpatient education and resources to help prevent the onset and complications of this potentially debilitating disease. Living well with diabetes is a daily challenge, but as Bruce will attest, expert care makes the path much easier.
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products, Tonic co-founder Ian Hewitt was a Dial devotee until a path of discovery revealed the dirtier side of soap, including the neurotoxins masked as antibacterial properties within it. Believing that what you put on your skin should be just as healthy as what you eat, Hewitt and his wife, Mill Valley native Kristina Ruud-Hewitt, began to look at the process of soapmaking and started developing recipes. While pursuing full-time corporate careers, they founded Tonic in 2014. PHILOSOPHY All • Dioxins, found in Tonic soaps are made by hand in small batches many soaps, are neuusing a version of the cold process method. rotoxins that can cause Handcrafting in small amounts allows the cancer, nerve disorders greatest amount of control, which is important and immune system since the raw materials are unprocessed and disorders. can change from season to season. THE SCOOP The soaps are made with original recipes and • Each batch of Tonic incorporate fresh ingredients like locally soaps is cut and grown cucumbers, laurel leaves wild-crafted stamped, then air-cured from a tree in San Rafael, and organic avofor six to 10 weeks. cados grown in Berkeley. The logo and labels • After curing, each are designed and printed by the duo as well, bar is hand-polished so that every aspect of the production is kept and wrapped in the in-house. BEYOND MARIN Tonic products Hewitts’ favorite decocan be found at the San Rafael Sunday farmrative papers. ers’ market, Garageland in Forest Knolls, Kosa Arts in Oakland, online, and at Ume Studio, • Cold process soapwhich carries the Erode Summit Series soaps, making is the act of collaboratively produced with Tonic. “Ume mixing fixed oils with Studio came to us out of the blue and it sounded an alkali. The result like a crazy idea, but they were very earnest is a chemical process and passionate,” Kristina says. “The collabocalled saponification, ration challenged our process and made us a change in the compoquestion our production, what we had to do to sition of the oils that satisfy demand.” Currently, Tonic is working solidifies the mixture on expanding the line into lotions, serums and into a bar of soap. other body care products and the Hewitts hope • The duo plans on to be sharing the new products over the next opening a retail and year or so. WHAT THEY SAY “In the next few production space in the years we hope to trade in our 9-to-5s for 12-tonext few years. 12s!” Kristina says, laughing. “But at least it’ll be our 12-to-12. All of these different ways to think about products and how we use them sprout up in Marin,” she adds. “They always have — there’s a nice little pocket of innovation here that spreads across the globe.” tonicnaturals.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA
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WHERE TO PARK Parking in the Inner Richmond is notoriously difficult. There is a lone lot at 330 9th Avenue between Clement and Geary; other options are side-street and meter parking.
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SEEDSTORE Heritage brand favorites like Pendleton blankets and Filson jackets share space with newer independent labels for men and women at this fashionable outpost. seedstoresf.com
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PARK LIFE Started in 2006 by Jamie Alexander and Derek Song, this store carries a range of design-centric goods, including books, prints, home wares, T-shirts and jewelry. parklifestore.com
BURMA SUPERSTAR Don’t let the line scare you — it moves fast and is well worth the wait. Try authentic Burmese food including the famed tea leaf salad and samusa soup. burmasuperstar.com
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HIGH TREASON Started by sommelier John Vuong — formerly of Ame and Gary Danko — and master sommelier Michael Ireland, the wine bar’s got a casual vibe belying its pedigree roots. hightreasonsf.com
GREEN APPLE BOOKS The San Francisco institution recently celebrated 50 years in business. More than 60,000 new and 100,000 used books plus a music and fiction annex make it easy to spend hours here. greenapplebooks.com
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SCHUBERT’S BAKERY Established in 1911, this family-operated bakery features classic desserts like Neapolitan and Opera Cake alongside more modern takes like the popular Swedish Princess cake. schuberts-bakery.com
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LOSER TO M A RIN than San Francisco’s other commercial neighborhoods, the Richmond District contains practically a city’s worth of restaurants, shops, parks, nightlife and charming oddities — looking at you, 6th Avenue Aquarium (and flower shop) — all within 2.7 square miles of mostly flat residential streets. But it wasn’t always that way. Not unlike the Sunset District, the “Avenues” on the other side of Golden Gate Park, the Richmond was mostly shrubbery and sand dunes until the late 1800s. Early developments housed a predominantly Irish-American community until waves of refugees from the city center moved west after the earthquake and fire of 1906. At first these newcomers lived in small, city-built wood-frame refugee shacks in public parkland. But like earthquake survivors in other areas, many decided to start fresh and settle where they were. Within a few months the Richmond’s open parcels of land were subdivided and houses went up all over the district, where streets were named after early notables like Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, first S.F. mayor John W. Geary, and attorney/ supervisor Roswell Clement. Clement (pronounced Clement) Street today is often dubbed the city’s other Chinatown, and in fact you’ll find Chinese tea shops and dim sum restaurants next to Irish hole-in-the-wall bars and old-school Italian pizza joints. Here’s just some of what Clement Street has to offer. KASIA PAWLOWSKA
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Nancy Kelly and Kenji Yamamoto A quick “yes” becomes a 10-year story of how Marin and Sonoma’s open spaces were saved and the national landscape changed forever. BY KIRSTEN JONES NEFF • PHOTOS BY LENNY GONZALEZ
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it, that glorious Saturday morning in the Marin Headlands, soaking up the dramatic view of the Pacific from atop a succulent-lined cliff, that feeling of wide open space. And yet, if we squint, we can see the point of San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid just over the ridge. The preserved wildlands and coastline of Marin County provides lucky residents with the ability to get away from it all, just miles away from our homes and offices. These rolling hills and pristine reaches of beach have become part of who we are and how we live every day, defining the heart and soul of our county. Which is why there are those who suggest that everyone who buys a home in Marin should be required to watch the documentary Rebels With a Cause. Some would even argue that every citizen of the United States should see this documentary made by Greenbraebased, husband-and-wife filmmakers Nancy Kelly and Kenji Yamamoto, a film telling the dramatic history of the fight by Marin citizens to preserve open space and parklands across the county. Kelly and Yamamoto have been making award-winning independent films for 25 years, but they had not prepared themselves for the extraordinary nationwide reception given this documentary. Narrated by actress Frances McDormand, Rebels With a Cause has aired on public television stations regularly for the past five years, has screened at hundreds of film festivals and other public events across the country, and,
thanks to a grant from the Marin Community Foundation, is available in every school, college, public library and many environmental organization offices in Marin County. How did you get the idea to make this documentary? Kelly: I was at a meeting at KRCB, the public television station in Santa Rosa, when Nancy Dobbs (president and CEO) turns to me and says, “Would you and Kenji be interested in a documentary about saving the MarinSonoma coast?” And instead of saying, “Let me talk to Kenji and get back to you,” I went ahead and said “Yes!” I didn’t even consult with Kenji, which I always do. I just said yes. And that was 10 years of work I committed us to. Why did it feel important to make? Kelly: We’ve ridden in, run in, hiked and loved all these open spaces. I had read environmentalist John Heart’s book San Francisco’s Wilderness Next Door in the early ’80s because I wanted to know how it was possible that you could be up on a hill in the Marin Headlands and see the skyline of San Francisco so close. But I didn’t understand how incredible the story was until I started research. One day I sat in the California Room at the Civic Center and read about Congressman Clem Miller, his life and role here in Marin, and I was just like, “Oh my God!” And then I read a congressional record of a hearing in Kentfield when Point Reyes dairy farmer Joe Mendoza spoke vehemently against the park, but later there was a transcript from a hearing in D.C. in front of the Senate and here is Mendoza speaking in glowing terms in favor M A R I N N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7 43
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of the Point Reyes National Seashore. I knew we had to tell this story. Yamamoto: Our first impression was that this would be easy to make because it is in our backyard. “Oh, we’ll just drive over the hill and shoot some film.” When Nancy and I started to do research, it was very deep and there was so much we did not know about the history and many battles fought simultaneously to save all this open space. The story was expansive
We are interested in the miracle of what happened in that history. The creation of these open spaces was from the voices of many; they all spoke loudly, the ranchers and environmentalists. and required a lot of archival research — photographs, film, articles — anything we could find. Certain characters would come to the fore, people like Huey Johnson and Marty Griffin, stalwart environmentalists, and also ordinary citizens, who became a very strong voice. Politicians certainly, but it was ordinary citizens who really valued this open space and could see, in the future, the growth of the Bay Area, how valuable this land was going to be. And not for themselves, but for everybody. What was unique about the battles here in Marin? Yamamoto: These were ordinary citizens and they realized they could win things. After Point Reyes, they preserved the Bolinas Lagoon, which they did not expect. The next keystone was the Marin Headlands, which was key to creating contiguous parkland reaching the Golden Gate Bridge. That was a formidable task, to face the oil company that owned all the land. It is amazing that they could fight an oil company and win. How does your film reflect on the struggle between environmentalists and agriculture in Point Reyes that is unfolding now? Yamamoto: What happened here in Marin in the 1960s truly was a partnership between environmentalists and agriculture and I can’t say I stand 44 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7 M A R I N
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for one or the other. We are interested in the miracle of what happened in that history. The creation of these open spaces was from the voices of many; they all spoke loudly, the ranchers and environmentalists. It is an interesting marriage, and I hope there isn’t a divorce. Kelly: Yes, they couldn’t have created Point Reyes National Seashore without the support of agriculture. And I also find it fascinating that in the Bay Area this movement of local, sustainable food could only happen because there was a certain number of farmers out there producing the food that Alice Waters and others began to use. Would we have this food movement if there were not this critical mass of farmers here? Did you expect the film to take off? Yamamoto: It really surprised us at the world premiere at the 2012 Mill Valley Film Festival, the reaction that we felt from the audience. We thought we made a good film but we had very little indication of how it would penetrate the audience emotionally. We would look at each other in amazement at the way audiences were reacting. It was also other places, such as the Cleveland International Film Festival, where they have a park very much like the GGNRA (Golden Gate National Recreation Area) just outside of the center of the city. And that park also is a partnership with agriculture, modeled after MALT (Marin Agricultural Land Trust). We see this model being used and the successful creation of open spaces. The film reminds people there that, yes indeed, this is glorious what we have, which is why it has national implications. Anything you would like to add? Kelly: Rebels premiered five years ago, but people come up to me to this day, and they almost always say, “I’ve always loved those parks, I had no idea … I just thought it was always like that.” So many who visit or live here appreciate our open spaces so much, but have no idea what it took. Yamamoto: Environmentalism starts at a young age. When a young person goes camping for the first time, that experience doesn’t leave them. At that moment, a child comes to understand the basic meaning of open space of any kind. One night of camping in a preserved space, I think it can change young people. m M A R I N N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7 45
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Entertaining 101 Delight your guests this holiday season with easy-to-make party platters assembled with locally sourced products. Add that homemade touch by including a few of these simple recipes. WRITTEN AND STYLED BY LYNDA BALSLEV • PHOTOGRAPHS BY TED THOMAS
Get Cheesy 1 Select four to six types of cheese and vary the colors, textures, flavors and shapes. Consider a fresh goat cheese, a bloomy pungent or washed rind cheese, a wedge of alpine cow or “piquant,” a butterscotch-y cheese, a nutty pecorino, and streaky blues. 2 Use the farmers’ market for decorative inspiration. Arrange the cheeses on large leafy greens, such as chard and collard greens, and decorate with curly leaves such as purple kale and frisée. Weave smaller decorative sprigs such as kale flowers, rosemary and flowering thyme around the cheese as aromatic garnishes. Hollow out a small red cabbage or a radicchio head to use as a serving vessel for nuts and olives.
4 Select a variety of crackers, crisps and breads for texture, color and consistency: hearty fruit and nut bread, rustic baguette slices, olive oil crackers, seeded crisp breads — and don’t forget to add some gluten-free options.
Achadinha Cheese Co.: Broncha
5 Serve each cheese with its own knife.
3 Sweeten up the board with colorful nibbles such as fresh grapes, pomegranate arils (seed pods) and persimmon wedges, or use dried cranberries, figs and apricots. Serve with a jar of chutney or jam. Add a wedge of honeycomb or a little glass of honey for drizzling.
Quick Fig and Rosemary Jam MAKES ABOUT 1½ CUPS
8 ounces dried Mission figs, stems removed, coarsely chopped ¾ cup sugar M cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 (2-inch) sprig fresh rosemary Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the figs begin to break down and the mixture thickens, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Discard the rosemary sprig. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to your desired consistency. Cool, transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.: Bay Blue
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Cowgirl Creamery: Red Hawk
Petit Basque Sheep Cheese. A French cheese, easily sourced in Marin shops.
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Savory Solutions 1 A little meat can go a long way. Figure 4 to 6 ounces per person if it’s a stand-alone board or 2 to 3 ounces per person if it’s served with cheese.
Truffle Mousse
2 Provide a variety, aiming for a range from mild to piquant, of spiced and smoked artisanal charcuterie. Fan out precut slices of salumi and other dry-cured meat. Provide a few whole hard sausages for interactive DIY cutting. Add a wedge of country-style pâté and a terrine of creamy truffle mousse or duck rillettes. 3 Enhance the array with rustic bowls of stone-ground or Dijon mustard, briny pickles, cornichons or mixed olives. Provide finger bowls of sea salt flakes and coarsely ground black peppercorns for garnish. 4 Use a minimum of garnishes and let the meat do the talking. Garnish with simple sprigs of flowering thyme and rosemary. Sprinkle a few nuts, such as shelled pistachios, for earthy color.
Prosciutto Crudo
5 Keep the bread simple and country-style. Cut up a loaf of levain bread or a rustic baguette.
Citrus Marinated Olives MAKES 12 OUNCES
Peppered Salame
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 sprigs thyme 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 12 ounces mixed olives, such as Kalamata, Picholine, Castelvetrano Juice and zest of ½ lemon Heat the oil, garlic, thyme and peppercorns over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives, lemon juice and zest, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Chorizo Salame
Secchi Salame Salame
Pâté de Campagne
See page 51 for almond recipe.
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Sweet Things: Chocolate & Red Velvet Bites
Comforts: S’mores Bars
Sweet Things: Flourless Chocolate Chews
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Nothing Bundt Cakes: Bundtinis
Comforts: Cowboy Bars Comforts: Chocolate Mousse Cups
Sweet Things: Mud Puddle Bite
Sweet Things: Brownies
Sweet and Salty Burnt Sugar Almonds MAKES 1 POUND
Barlovento Chocolates
Sweet Treats 1 Cap off your party with an indulgent chocolate platter. No time to bake? No worries. Purchase a variety of bite-size, finger-friendly goodies from local bakers and shops. Mix up artisanal truffles, mini-cupcakes, fudgy brownies, crisp cookies and gooey bars. 2 Add non-chocolate nibbles to cut the chocolate, such as fresh raspberries or strawberries, wedges of fruit pâté, or sugar-coated nuts. The almond recipe here works well with sweet or savory.
1 cup plus L cup sugar L cup water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pound raw almonds 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne 1½ teaspoons sea salt Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the 1 cup sugar, the water and cinnamon to a large, heavy saucepan (not nonstick) and, using a wooden spoon, stir to combine. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Add the almonds and stir constantly until the water evaporates and the sugar begins to dry out, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and keep stirring until the dried-out sugar begins to melt and the almonds begin to brown and have a shiny coat, 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the L cup sugar, the vanilla, and cayenne and continue stirring until the almonds are stiff and coated with the sugar. Pour the almonds onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading to separate. Sprinkle immediately with the salt and cool completely. The almonds can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
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GETTING MY CHILD BACK A Marin mom’s account of the costs — both financial and emotional — of addiction in young people and the rewards of seeing the battle through. BY ANNA MCNAMARA
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WO AND A HALF YEARS AGO , I sat at the dining room table in my Larkspur home and had a conversation with my 21-yearold daughter I could never have imagined when she was still playing with blocks at preschool. It was after lunchtime and I’d just pulled her out of bed. She sat, slumped in her chair. Uncombed hair fell across her face. She stared at me with eyes I did not recognize, those of a young woman whose light — or spirit — had gone out. “You have to leave,” I said. Charlotte looked at me, as if she didn’t understand. “You have two choices,” I said. “You can go to rehab or find somewhere else to live.” I waited nervously as several minutes passed. Charlotte had just been expelled from the elite East Coast college where she’d been a sophomore, and she had nowhere else to go. I was taking an enormous risk, turning her away from my home. I was also going against all my natural instincts as a mother. What I really wanted was to hold Charlotte in my arms, run my hands through her hair — half of which had fallen out, from stress — and soothe her until the boo-boo went away, like I’d done when she was little. But I’d been trying to get her help for years, even while I didn’t entirely know what was wrong, and she’d refused every attempt. This gamble was my only hope. In my worst moments, I imagined what might happen if she ended up living on the streets. I was done, though, wrestling with the disease that had stolen my beautiful child. As she struggled with drugs and alcohol, I had grown stronger, more fierce. And I was clear about my goal: I wanted my daughter back.
Due to the sensitive and personal nature of this true story, the names and locations have been changed to protect the privacy of the author and her family.
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For all their gifts, my children came into this world with a loaded family tree, teeming with alcoholics, many remarkably successful in their careers.
CHARLOTTE ARRIVED IN this world ready to take it over. She came three weeks early, as if she’d had enough of the womb and had places to go. She did. She was a vibrant, intellectually curious child who started reading Harry Potter — obsessively — in the first grade. By the third grade, she was reading The New York Times between her races at swim meets. She grew into a political activist, traveling to Nevada to campaign for Barack Obama while still in high school. And she waged a public campaign — featured in the Marin Independent Journal — to bring more organic food into her school. She pursued all this while also having a witty, wicked sense of humor and a laugh so full and genuine it is still the sweetest sound I have ever heard. Her brother, Peter, arrived two years after Charlotte, as joyous as his sister was driven. Peter’s smile was luminous and was matched only by his energy, which often drew comparisons — when he was a 2-year-old — to The Flintstones’ Bam-Bam. He morphed into a quirky kid, who got his ham radio operator’s license at age 10 and his pilot’s license at 17. Always a foot taller than his classmates, he was a gentle giant, levelheaded and happy. I used to say to my husband, “He is such a golden child, it seems like he’ll float gently upon the surface of life.” Of course, no one — and no family — gets to float gently upon the surface of life. Even though I loved my kids and husband and thought we were a happy family, we were no exception. For all their gifts, my children came into this world with a loaded family tree, teeming with alcoholics, many remarkably successful in their careers. I thought that if I gave my kids enough education about this family disease — which I did often, starting when Charlotte was 5 and Peter was 3 — that somehow they would escape it. But you know what? It doesn’t matter how good a parent you are. It doesn’t matter how much you love your children. Addiction is an equal opportunity disease. Trust me, I know. In the past five years, I have watched both of my children succumb to it. AMAZINGLY, I NEVER succumbed to addiction myself. I say “amazingly,” because in college, I tried pretty much everything except what you had to inject. Alcohol. Pot. Hash. Cocaine. Quaaludes. Acid. Mushrooms. I have no excuse except to say that it was the ’80s. Yet I seemed not to have the gene, and the dark angel of addiction passed me by. By my early 20s, I lost interest. After having children, I rarely drank more than two glasses of wine a week. My husband usually had a glass of wine with dinner each night, but nothing appeared out of control. Like most Marin kids, Charlotte and Peter took Life Skills in their public middle school, learning the importance of safe sex and to say no to drugs. At home, I tried not to apply pressure on them to succeed. I knew that
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overwhelming academic pressure could lead kids to drink. But I’m guessing that that pressure is in the air, as inescapable in Marin as organic food and yoga. As Charlotte entered high school, I made it clear that I was not going to be the “cool parent,” that I would not allow drinking in our home. She would tell me about other kids who were drinking, intimating that she was not. I listened, but remained a realist. I was in high school once too. I had fudged the truth with my own mom. I don’t know exactly when Charlotte started drinking but I do know that we hosted a slumber party when she was 16 for a bunch of girls who managed to sneak out to a local park and get so drunk that several had to be taken to the emergency room. That was a proud parenting moment, and one my husband had to smooth over by talking to both the police and the other parents. Even with my diligence, there were so many ways I could not protect my children. On the day before Charlotte started senior year in high school and Peter started freshman year, our family exploded: without any warning, my marriage suddenly ended in the most painful possible way. A devastating divorce followed, leaving the kids and me reeling. Even though Charlotte and Peter started therapy immediately, they struggled. Charlotte focused all her energy on getting into the best colleges. Peter simply missed his dad. I did everything I could to make sure my kids were OK, even as I went through divorce mediation and experienced the deepest grief myself. Life moved forward: Charlotte got into an excellent college, and I went with her to New York to help set up her dorm room. A year and a half later, near the end of her fall sophomore term, I received a call from a college dean, telling me she was at risk of failing most of her classes. I was stunned. I knew she was struggling but had no idea how badly. I guessed it was because of the divorce. When I picked Charlotte up at SFO for Christmas break, I was alarmed. She had not bathed in days. Half her hair had fallen out. She was wrapped in a dirty blanket, looking like a homeless person. After Charlotte was placed on academic probation, she moved back home with me. I got her into therapy again, hoping things would straighten out. They grew worse. She slept 16 to 20 hours a day and we’d fight when I rousted her from bed for therapy. She complained of allergies, and often asked for money to buy Benzedrex, an allergy inhaler. She snuck out at night. I often woke at 2 or 3 a.m. to discover her gone. When I texted around to find her, sometimes there was no reply. I rarely fell back to sleep and had trouble working the next day. I was terrified. I was a single mother and struggling to support our family. Even worse, Charlotte had turned on me. She wanted to return to college, acting as if nothing was wrong, and I was hesitant in my support. I thought she needed to take
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time to deal with whatever was going on. She became verbally abusive and made it clear — often — that she thought I was a terrible mother. Her words were so nasty, so personal that I have blocked them from my memory. But she shared her thoughts with her therapists and doctors, convincing them I was the problem. It was more than I could bear. I had already lost a husband I loved. Now, it felt like I was losing my daughter. Finally, Charlotte told me what was going on: she had been raped in her freshman year at college. I swung into high gear, showing her a lot of love and trying to find the help she needed. But when she started driving drunk, I realized all the love in the world wouldn’t heal my daughter. Whether she suffered from PTSD or addiction — I wasn’t sure — I knew she needed serious help. One of the most important things I did during this time was get help for myself. I worked with an amazing therapist and joined a support group for people affected by family members’ addictions. I also put clues together. I went through Charlotte’s room and found about 50 vials of Benzedrex, cracked open. With a bit of research, I learned that kids used the inhaler to mimic Adderall. I called Charlotte’s therapists (on both coasts) and her doctor and said, “I think there may be a substance abuse problem here.” They dismissed my concerns. I was Satan Mom. Charlotte had told them so. Finally, I went to an outstanding interventionist in Marin and she — along with my therapist — helped me understand I needed to stop Charlotte’s verbal abuse, ending conversations in which she was disrespectful. I also had to cut her off from most of the money. She was over 18, so I couldn’t force her to go to rehab. But I could do everything possible not to “enable” the disease. And I understood very clearly that she was suffering from a disease. Even when Charlotte was her most abusive, I never thought, “Oh, this is Charlotte talking to me.” I thought, “This is the addiction and trauma talking.” I knew that somewhere beneath all that, my daughter was in there. At times I felt like she was crying out to me, “Help me, Mama, I’m so scared and out of control.” But she wouldn’t let me near her, wouldn’t let me help. And while all this conflict played out in our home, Peter turned to alcohol and marijuana to cope. One day, I walked into his room to find an enormous bag of pot brownies lying on his bed. I threw them out, and let him know once again that I was not “cool.” I redoubled my efforts to spend time with him, letting him know how precious he was to me. Charlotte went back to college several more times, and she found other ways to get money. And she continued to think I was evil. There was a three-month stretch when we did not talk at all. I worried. I prayed. I didn’t know what else to do. Except I did: with the interventionist’s guidance, I researched residential rehab centers that treated both
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trauma and addiction. I didn’t care what the therapists and doctors thought. I knew this kid needed treatment. I wasn’t stopping until she got it. When she arrived home the final time, I presented her with a list of four rehab facilities and a choice: pick one or move out. Within five days, she checked into a young adult program at an Arizona treatment center renowned for its trauma care. A week later, she told me she was an alcoholic. She stayed for 45 days, at a cost — which we had to pay up front — of $54,000. After this, she moved to a six-month aftercare program, which was for women only and where she began her true healing. She lived with a group of women, most of whom had also suffered sexual trauma (the link between trauma and addiction is strong, and startling). There, she learned to live life sober. When Peter and I flew out to attend the aftercare center’s “family program,” he came to me and said, “Mom, I think I need treatment too.” This is how crazy this disease is: I knew he was using but didn’t realize it had reached this point. He then told me he’d been bombed at Thanksgiving a few months earlier, having consumed eight drinks in the basement alone. I had sat across from him and detected nothing. Neither had any of my family members. When he confessed he’d hidden his addiction because of the toll that Charlotte’s struggles had taken on me, I thought my heart might shatter. My child had suffered in silence. To protect me. So I found him help too. After one false start at an outpatient program in Arizona (where the trauma care was inadequate), he landed at an amazing three-month inpatient/wilderness program just for young men in North Carolina. That was followed by three months of aftercare in San Diego. The costs — and the toll on our family — were staggering. Even though insurance helped us with some of the expenses, I’d estimate that my ex-husband and I, together, shelled out at least $80,000 on our own. But what an amazing way to spend our money. Our kids are back in college now. Charlotte just celebrated two years sober and Peter 18 months. Both are active in 12-step programs. Charlotte recently drove home from the southwestern college she attends, and stayed a week. While she was here, she and Peter laughed, bantering about the current political climate in D.C. We ate meals together, lingering over the conversation. It was such a relief to be a loving family again. I’m aware of how lucky we are, and how tenuous this luck is. I hang out in recovery circles now and I hear stories of other kids relapsing, some for the final time. I never take a healthy day for granted. When our week together ended and Charlotte needed to go back to college, she did not want to go. She wanted to stay and be near me. I told her it was time, that she had a life now. And as I watched her car fade into the distance, it didn’t feel like she was leaving. It felt like she — and Peter — had returned. m
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PADDLE PLACE Recreational kayaking is easy, safe and scenic — and there’s no better place to do it than here in Marin. BY BOB COOPER • PHOTOS BY STEVE KEPPLE
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ILL VA LLEY RESIDENT Bob Licht had already spent a decade leading whitewater trips all over the state
when he decided to stick closer to home by opening California’s first commercial sea kayaking operation in Sausalito in 1982. “I knew that Richardson Bay had abundant wildlife, great views and dynamic conditions for paddling, from mild to wild,” he recalls. “So I figured that since I loved paddling there so much, others would too.” Not coincidentally, 35 years since Licht launched Sea Trek (he handed over the keys to son Galen in 2014), it seems there’s a kayak in every Marin garage, even if it shares cobwebs most of the time with that other iconic Marin sports-gear item, the mountain bike. In reality, the existence of Sea Trek and Marin’s two other paddling enterprises in San Rafael and Inverness make ownership unnecessary. Beginners and frequent kayakers alike can rent to their heart’s content at those spots, while paddling in three distinct bodies of water. Where do you paddle? Kayaking from Sea Trek, tucked behind Sausalito’s Bay Model, you’ll slip past yachts, houseboats, harbor seals and cormorant colonies in Richardson Bay — with Mount Tamalpais, Angel Island and the San Francisco skyline as a backdrop. Paddling from 101 Surf Sports, kayakers follow the San Rafael Canal from Highway 101 to the bay before heading north toward China Camp State Park, south toward the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge or east toward the Marin Islands, a national wildlife refuge. From Blue Waters Kayaking in Inverness, paddlers pass a succession of quiet beaches — Heart’s Desire, Marshall and Tomales — in Tomales Bay. Bat rays, tule elk, osprey and great blue herons are among the creatures paddlers encounter. The drive to Inverness takes time and it’s the priciest of Marin’s kayak-rental locations ($60
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for a two-hour-minimum outing), but also the most serene and memorable. Owners of kayaks can also choose from among dozens of other spots where it’s legal to “put in” in Marin (identified at bask.org/trip_planner). Who kayaks? “Forty percent of our renters are first-time paddlers who just want to try it out, while 20 percent are members who get unlimited rentals for $45 a month,” says Sea Trek’s Galen Licht. “We get quite a mix of people, from teens and young couples to grandparents.” That busts the stereotype that kayakers are all older folks who couldn’t stay upright on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) to save their lives. Plenty of millennials kayak, just as plenty of baby boomers SUP. But at any age, kayaking is the better choice for beginners. “It’s a bit easier to learn, and kayaks perform much better in wind and rough waters,” notes David Wells, who opened 101 Surf Sports in 2011 in San Rafael. “They’re just more seaworthy.” Kayaks account for 40 percent of rentals at his shop; it’s 60 percent at Sea Trek. How do you do it? A staff member will give you a few minutes of simple instruction when you step into a “sit-on-top” kayak — how to hold the paddle, how to turn (by angling your paddle or shifting your body weight) and where to explore. And then you’re off. “It’s far easier and safer than riding a bike,” Galen notes. Sea Trek has a spotless safety record, with no serious injuries in its history. Eventually some kayakers decide to advance to a sister sport that demands more skill: paddling a SUP, traditional (sit-inside) kayak or surfski (a high-performance, lightweight kayak), or rowing, surfing, kayak surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding or Hawaiian outrigger paddling. All can be enjoyed in Marin waters.
What do you need? Water can spray into the boat and onto your head, so to be comfortable wear a swimsuit or water-resistant apparel, a cap/hat and hardy sandals/flip-flops. Bike gloves can provide blister prevention. But that’s about it, unless you want to spend money. When is the best time? November is a good time to try kayaking for the first time, for several reasons. The water is usually calm. From November to March, the bird population swells in Marin’s bodies of water because they’re on the Pacific Flyway for migrating birds. Winter months are also when sea lions visit Richardson Bay. The other seasons have different personalities. Spring and summer bring higher winds and choppier waves — dramatic, fun and challenging — and autumn features calmer waters and warmer temperatures. At any time of year, mornings are always the best bet because winds usually pick up in the afternoon. Why do it? Says Richmond customer service rep Elaine Baden, a kayaker who launches often from 101 Surf Sports, “Being on the water calms me, makes me whole and gives me as much or as little of a workout as I need each time.” Mill Valley accountant Michael Vipham, a frequent kayaker at Sea Trek, echoes that enthusiasm: “I can paddle for an hour or two in the morning and still have the day in front of me, or spend all day exploring the bay. I’ve had seals following me and pelicans diving all around me. It’s a great escape and a unique way to get fresh air and exercise.” m Sea Trek, Sausalito, seatrek.com; 101 Surf Sports, San Rafael, 101surf sports.com; Blue Waters Kayaking, Inverness, bluewaterskayaking.com This page: The launching area at Sea Trek. Opposite from top left: A day on the water; lots of kayaks; Bob Licht; stowing the gear.
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POINT ✴ The ultimate guide on when and how much to “pay thank-you” at holiday time. ✴ BY MIMI TOWLE, KASIA PAWLOWSKA AND KIER HOLMES • ILLUSTRATION BY PETER HOEY
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THE SIMPLE ACT OF TIPPING — SHOWING APPRECIATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE — CAN ACTUALLY BE QUITE CONFUSING. Is this enough? Should I tip the valets twice? Is it too impersonal to give a Starbucks card? Do I tip an Uber driver? Is 20 percent the standard for most providers, like food server, massage therapist or hairdresser? How about the one-off help of a wedding planner, tow truck driver or mover? These are just a few of the questions that vex at pay-up time. Which prompts yet another head-scratcher: why does this process cause such angst? Fun fact: the word tip likely derives from the 17th-century English term for “to insure promptitude” — extra pay was how aristocrats ensured their turkey legs and ale were delivered on time. Not so fun fact: the practice of adding gratuity may have “A Racist, Twisted History.” That’s the title of a 2016 Mother Jones piece by Maddie Oatman, describing how newly freed slaves were hired in restaurants and on trains for no wages, only tips. Unions led a movement to ban tipping in many states, she writes, but the bans were repealed by 1926. The article goes on to examine the disparity of earnings among modern-day restaurant workers. Bottom line: tipping’s financial wiggle-room has encouraged small businesses to pay workers less and hence survive, yet has also helped workers make up the difference for a living wage. So unless minimum wage laws dramatically shift, tipping for now is here to stay. In 2010, Marin Magazine ran an article examining tipping’s ins and outs. Since then, a few factors have changed. For one, that newspaper delivery guy is basically obsolete; consumers can now tap their tip via Square; and a few brave restaurateurs have aimed to make compensation fairer in front and back of house by including the service charge in the bill. While the built-in tip sounds good in theory, complaints have surfaced, both from customers who don’t like to be told how much gratitude to show and servers who prefer the chance to earn more through merit and individual largesse. And when it comes to convenient options like Square, while the numerical screen prompts do spare us the hassle of math, they’ve also sparked grousing over perceived “tip inflation” or “tip shaming”: When a Marin Magazine poll recently asked Twitter users’ reactions to the fixed percentages (typically “No Tip,” 15%, 20%, and 25%) , the top response was “I just always hit 20%” (considered generous), followed closely by “I feel manipulated.” As we head into the holiday season, with tipping scenarios around every corner, we’ve asked local business mavens for their take on optimal tipping amounts, what’s above and beyond, and whether a tip is always required at all. ✴ HAIR SALONS ✴ Should the owner of a business be tipped? To help unravel this question, we talked to Christopher Downs, owner of Christopher’s Salon in Tiburon and Mill Valley. “Everybody likes to be acknowledged and feel appreciated,” he says, but “I feel tipping should be left up to the discretion of the tipper. One should feel comfortable about the amount one is handing out. I think the value should lie upon the service that was rendered.” So the general rule is still 20 percent, but if the service doesn’t meet expectations, he feels, then why encourage substandard service? If your experience is unexpectedly amazing, then more than 20 percent is fine too. Nicole Hitchcock, owner of Novato’s NH2 Salon, tells a different story. She says in general
her clients tip roughly 18 percent of the stylist’s fee, but during December she sees a jump to 30 percent. On top of the tip at this time of year, she and her staff receive gifts like wine and cash. Why such generosity from her clients? “I think it’s a gesture on the culture of our particular business,” she says. “We meet expectations that our guests don’t even know they have.”
✴ SPAS ✴ Kayse Gehret has been in the massage business 16 years. She currently owns Soulstice Spa in Sausalito and Santa Rosa, which offers massage, meditation and movement classes, with a monthly membership option for discounted rates. When it comes to tipping, Gehret makes it easy on blissed-out clients by providing a
cheat sheet at the front desk where they can choose 15, 20 or 25 percent. Most customers tip 20 percent, and that’s the industry standard for most personal care services, she finds. But what about the massage therapist who comes to your home? If the therapist owns the practice, tipping is optional, but those contracted by a company or through an app typically get a gratuity of 20 percent or more.
✴ RESTAURANTS ✴ Misconceptions prevail when it comes to restaurant tipping, says award-winning Buckeye bartender and author Jef f Burkhart. “It is assumed by the IRS that servers receive at least 8 percent of their sales in tips,” he says. “So some portion above that is always appreciated, because [workers will] get taxed on that percentage even if they were stiffed on a tip. Which means that the server is technically paying to wait on a non-tipping customer.” Burkhart also reminds us that most servers and bartenders don’t keep all their tips. “In some restaurants there are barbacks, busboys, food runners, expediters, back servers, bartenders, sommeliers and hostesses — some of whom or all of whom share in the tips.” The biggest tip he received? Two first-class tickets to Europe. The weirdest: $200 and half a leftover bottle of $600 French Bordeaux ... plus an invitation to join the couple for a threesome. “I took two of the three,” Burkhart says. “Being in the service industry, I’m an advocate of the tip-based system in general,” he adds. “It is helpful that staff is rewarded directly by customers for being efficient and friendly. Most servers I know enjoy having some control over their income too. I’m a bit wary of the ‘service included’ some restaurants are experimenting with. After I eat, I know they’ve added 20 percent; then they still leave a tip line [on the bill] and I feel guilty.” Restaurateur Ged Robertson of Shoreline Coffee Shop standardized his personal tipping habits a while ago. “It helps with not wasting time after a nice evening trying to figure it out,” he says. “Judging and math are two good ways to put a damper on the evening.” Robertson usually leaves 20 percent on the total, including tax and all wine. Even if it’s a down day at a familiar place, “they already know they’re having an off shift; why make it worse?” He will occasionally go down to 15 percent if it’s a new (to him) place and he has a bad
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experience. On the flip side, Robertson sometimes exceeds 20 percent during the holidays or at places he patronizes often. If he brings his own wine, he will add $5 or $10 to the tip, on top of corkage. He also adds more if the restaurant buys a round or sends out a complimentary food item. When you’re starting at the bar, he suggests adding a tip of up to $10, since the bartender did his/her job, yet would end up with only a percentage from the server. For other services, Robertson will tip 5 to 10 percent on takeout, $1 for coffee and $5 for valet parking. It’s very expensive to live in Marin, so he figures being a little generous to hospitality workers is good for our community.
rapport. Older folks seem to remember the art of tipping,” he notes. “But they don’t necessarily pass that along.”
✴ POSTAL WORKERS ✴ Ana Gutierrez, supervisor at the Corte Madera post office, reports that some people give carriers cash plus boxes of See’s candy as a thank-you during the holidays. “It all depends on how long the mail carrier has been delivering to the house,” as well as the route and whether it’s in an affluent area. “In general,” she says, “the average is $10 to $20, left in an envelope.” Interestingly, city employees are not allowed to accept cash tips and gifts worth more than $20. Ask your local service providers about their policy if you’re unsure.
✴ DELIVERIES ✴ People who order deliveries are still learning what to tip, according to Ashley Vielma, a former customer service representative for Postmates. The San Francisco–based logistics company, whose network of couriers deliver goods locally, has been compared to Uber for its mobile system of ordering and driver dispatch. “I think the more people understand the platform and how it works, the more they tip,” Vielma says. “Everyone I introduced to the service would tip when I let them know how much the couriers made.” New users “didn’t really tip,” she found, but “a 10 to 15 percent tip was normal for people who used Postmates a lot.” Sometimes, however, the third-party nature of delivery makes customers unclear on who’s responsible for what: “Most of the people who wrote bad reviews [of us] did not leave a tip even if their driver wasn’t at fault.” Her advice? “I always tip 15 percent, and if they go above and beyond, I’ll do 20.”
✴ GARBAGE COLLECTORS ✴ Jim Lavarone, Mill Valley Refuse manager, reports things haven’t changed much in the last decade regarding how much people tip the trash guy. Now, as before, tip amounts depend on the relationship between household and collector and what people can afford; it’s not cut-and-dried like percentage of a restaurant check. “People still give what they can and the collectors are appreciative,” Lavarone says, and they’re also grateful for nonmonetary tips like homemade cookies or a bottle of wine. This really is an instance when it’s the thought that counts. ✴ PARKING ✴ Mike Rosene, who has been a parking valet off and on for 20 years, says $3 to $5 per parked car is standard, though some customers tip $10 to $20. And some don’t tip at all. “For the past 10 years people’s tipping habits haven’t changed too much,” he adds. Working as a shuttle driver at SFO, he noticed some consistent riders always tipped $20 to $30 —“you build good relationships, establish and maintain
✴ GARDENERS ✴ A little green for the greenery? Tipping a garden maintenance person or crew is sometimes overlooked, but the bonus is greatly valued. “Some customers are more into giving gifts like cookies and wine, even gift cards for lunch,” Franck Perdriel, owner of Le Jardinier Landscape Management, says. And people are more generous when the economy is strong. The average amount: $40 for a regular worker who’s been tending your turf for a while.
✴ UBER/LYFT ✴ “Honestly, tips are very rare for Uber drivers, one in 10 passengers,” says John Ince, author of Travels With Vanessa: An Uber / Lyft Driver Tries to Make Sense of It All. “Tips are less rare, but still rare, with Lyft. Generally a few bucks, maybe five, and once in a blue moon 20. If passengers did the math they would realize drivers don’t make enough to make the work worth their while, because the service is priced below market. But passengers don’t make the connection, and for a long while Uber told passengers tips were included, until a lawsuit stopped that practice.” Still, tipping should be viewed as an opening rather than an obligation, he believes:
“It’s an opportunity to express appreciation for someone who helped you, touched you or inspired you. Tipping through the app is good; tipping with cash in person is better. It has more immediacy.”
✴ HOTELS ✴ We asked Jon Kimball, Tiburon resident and area general manager at Marriott Hotels, for any updates on hotel staff tipping norms and rates. A bellhop should get $1 to $2.50 for each bag toted, depending on how personalized the service, although with more use of rolling luggage such assistance is less in demand. Daily room-cleaning warrants a tip of $3 per night. The automobile valet should receive $2 to $5 for pickup alone, not counting extra reward for speed. A concierge typically gets $5 to $20 per request and, if service is stellar, another sum at the end of the stay. And don’t forget the door-person who hails your cab; $2 is now considered the minimum for such help. (With the rise of ride-share apps, cab-calling is less common.) If you need a toothbrush or sewing kit and housekeeping delivers it, consider an optional $2 per trip, but tipping isn’t necessary for basics like extra towels. ✴ NANNIES/HOUSEKEEPER S ✴ The holidays are an ideal time to show your nanny, housekeeper or other helper just how glad for her assistance you are, notes Carrie Hillen, owner of Town + Country Resources. But there are no hard-and-fast rules for how much gratitude to show; it depends on what you can afford and how you feel about the quality of service. A traditional cash bonus is still the gift of choice for about half her clients, Hillen says; one to three weeks’ salary is a good guideline amount, with longevity of employment factored in. ✴ TEACHERS ✴ At a time when teachers are raising the bar for achievement and courageously integrating more alternative teaching approaches, it can mean a lot to show support and appreciation. A few teachers at Park Elementary School say that during the holidays they often receive handmade cards, homemade sweet treats like brownies and even $50 Visa gift cards. Classroom parents also sometimes ask each family to donate to a larger teacher gift fund, and that amount is entirely up to each family. For coaches, you might consider $25 gift cards to Starbucks or Barnes & Noble. m M A R I N N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7 63
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IN THE KITCHEN Marin County is known for its farm-fresh produce and meats as well as its fresh seafood. With such a vibrant food scene and so many award-winning restaurants and inspired takes on food, we are spoiled when it comes to dining. In this section, take a look at some of the talent you will find behind the scenes at your favorite restaurants — the owners, chefs, servers and cooks who are passionate about making sure your dining experience is the best it can be. Here, meet some of the personalities that are driving this food revolution. 64 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7 M A R I N
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OLIVIER AND SUSANNAH SOUVESTRE & BRUNO DENIS Owners Le Garage is a Michelin-recommended waterfront bistro in Sausalito. Visiting Le Garage is like taking a trip to Southern France, serving French fare with a Californian flare, and open for lunch, brunch and dinner. They also offer waterfront dining and private events. F3/Fast Food Francais is a modern Sausalito restaurant and bar that dreams up French-kissed versions of American classics. It’s fast food the French way – civilized, elegant, and only as fast you want it to be. F3 has a full bar and is open for lunch, brunch and dinner. F3 caters and delivers to Sausalito, Mill Valley, Corte Madera and Tiburon. Owners Olivier Souvestre and Bruno Denis both hail from France, and Susannah Souvestre from Massachusetts. Olivier learned how to bake with his grandmother in their kitchen in Brittany, while Bruno, from Versailles, kicked off is restaurant career in Dublin, Ireland over twenty years ago. Susannah brings the American sensibility to the team, and together they enjoy shaking up the traditional expectations of French food.
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RangeCafe Bar and Grill and The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap
333 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael, CA 415.453.4940, peacockgapclubhouse.com, rangecafe.net
Chef Mario Pampin divides his time between two stellar kitchens: RangeCafe Bar and Grill and The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap. His diverse culinary experience includes collaborations with chefs at renowned Bay Area restaurants. Chef Mario has transformed RangeCafe into much more than a golf course restaurant. The extensive menu includes his own, madefrom-scratch recipes using local and seasonal ingredients. Choose from American bistro fare to traditional Mexican favorites, with monthly and daily specials, served in a relaxing and family-friendly environment. At The Clubhouse, Mario is responsible for a wide array of imaginative banquet and catering options for new brides and corporate clients. Mario brings the same passion for culinary excellence whether you’re a new bride, corporate client or RangeCafe guest.
Perry’s on Magnolia
234 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 415.927.1877, perryssf.com
DAVID LUGO & PERRY BUTLER Chef and Owner Perry’s on Magnolia opened in Larkspur in 2015, in the historic Lark Creek Inn building. Bringing the Perry’s hallmarks to Marin County: the classic American menu, a bustling bar and the warmth and personality for which the restaurant has always been known, resulted in an enthusiastic welcome from the community, which continues to this day. Nestled among the redwood trees and along the bank of the Arroyo Holon Creek, Perry’s on Magnolia features a variety of outdoor dining options, on the Patio and in the Grove. Private dining options are available for groups from 10 to 100 people. Perry’s on Magnolia is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and brunch on both Saturday and Sunday. Happy Hour every weekday from 3:00 to 6:30.
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TODD SHOBERG Executive Chef Growing up on Lake Michigan, Todd Shoberg’s hospitality career began as a restaurant dishwasher, throughout high school. After attaining international cycling sponsorship, Shoberg spent winters in Albuquerque where, during an interview for a front-of-house restaurant position, the GM suggested Shoberg begin working in the kitchen. He cooked alongside Chef Jonathan Perno who gradually shifted Shoberg’s focus from cycling to cooking. Chef Perno later introduced him to Mitchell Rosenthal in San Francisco, where Shoberg relocated to work in the kitchen at Rosenthal’s restaurant, Town Hall. After a year in San Francisco, Shoberg began an Executive Sous Chef position at The Mediterranean in Boulder, Colorado. Two years later Shoberg relocated to Piatti in Mill Valley, reshaping the collection of restaurants from its flagship’s kitchen. An opportunity to open San Diego’s Stone Brewery compelled Shoberg to Southern California where he managed the then-new brewery from the kitchen. Returning to Mill Valley, Shoberg opened his own refined concept, Molina, to critical acclaim. Now the Executive Chef at El Paseo, Shoberg renews his focus on creating inventive Northern Californian cuisine enhanced by the bounty of local ingredients.
El Paseo
17 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com
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Angelino Restaurant
621 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 415.331.5225, angelinorestaurant.com
ALFREDO ANCONA Executive Chef/Owner Chef Ancona was born in San Francisco and raised in Marin County. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. After working for Don Alfonso in Sorrento, Italy and at Roy’s Bar and Grill on Maui, Hawaii, Chef Ancona returned home to the appeal of Marin County to join his family in Sausalito at Angelino Restaurant. These experiences have helped develop a well-rounded, mature understanding of the possibilities of flavor combinations. Chef Ancona maintains a strong commitment to using local, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients in his kitchen.
Copita Tequileria y Comida 739 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 415.331.7400, copitarestaurant.com
JOANNE WEIR & DANIEL TELLEZ Chef and Consulting Executive Chef Copita is the vision of legendary restaurateur Larry Mindel and James Beard award-winning cookbook author and renowned chef, Joanne Weir. Located in downtown Sausalito, Copita’s Consulting Executive Chef Daniel Tellez serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in a lively, festive atmosphere. His impressive culinary resume includes time spent at Anona Neobistro, The Westin Santa Fe Hotel in Mexico City, and earlier on in his career, Tellez staged at the renowned three Michelin-starred restaurant, Quinzi e Gabrielli. At Copita, Tellez offers inspiration from his own Mexico City roots to provide an authentic Mexican menu featuring the traditional flavors and spices of Mexico and utilizing modern techniques. The menu is 100% gluten-free. Copita’s bar program features over 120 tequilas and innovative tequila cocktails. Copita has been voted Best Mexican Restaurant in the Bay Area by 7x7 magazine and featured as one of the best Mexican restaurants in San Francisco Magazine.
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Executive Chef Poggio is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Executive Chef Benjamin Balesteri sources local ingredients from the best purveyors and highlights these quality products in the daily changing menu. Chef Balesteri offers a menu that features soulful classics of Northern Italy including a variety of antipasti, house-made pasta, spitroasted meats, and wood-fired pizzas. Poggio offers a special Tuesday Night Supper menu, a series of family-style meals reminiscent of the Italian-American tradition. The notable wine list emphasizes vintages from Italy and Northern California. Poggio has earned multiple 3-star reviews from the San Francisco Chronicle and placement within the coveted “Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area� rankings each year since 2008.
Poggio Trattoria
777 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 415.332.7771, poggiotrattoria.com
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Valenti & Co
337 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA (415) 454-7800, valentico.com
DUILIO VALENTI Chef/Owner Where do you draw your inspiration from? The commitment to use the amazing Marin County products. What is your goal? To be the best without being the beast. I approach food very seriously but take myself lightheartedly. My wife Maria and daughter Bianca are the same way, so we work well together. What would your alternate career choice have been? Orchestra conductor, but got rejected from the Milan Conservatory of Music. Turns out a chef is a kitchen conductor What challenges you as a chef? The hours. Not enough of them; everyday it’s a relentless rush to opening time. What is your favorite off-the-wall ingredient? Garrum, a fermented anchovy sauce. It’s like a seafood’s soy sauce, so stop making faces.
Frantoio Ristorante
152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 415.289.5777, frantoio.com
ETHAN WINSBY & MATTHEW CALKINS Chef and General Manager Frantoio Ristorante offers local, organic, nongmo Italian cuisine and handcrafted libations in their family-owned restaurant which opened in 1995. Executive Chef Ethan Winsby lends a modern touch to classic Italian dishes, while General Manager Matthew Calkins is committed to your personal service. Frantoio Ristorante also features an extensive wine list, a robust happy hour and two private dining areas as well as outdoor patio seating. “Cent’anni”.
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FERNANDO TELES Executive Chef Chef Fernando Teles was born and raised in the Central West region of Brazil. Fernando started working in the food and beverage industry as early as 12-year-old helping his family running their grocery store. At the age of 19, the young Chef opened his own tapas bar in Brazil. Fernando brings to Espetus Brazilian Steak House the authentic flavors of Brazil. He creatively combines the versatility of our local resources locally grown produce and sourced meats - with traditional Brazilian recipes. The result is distinct flavors that reflect the genuine Southern Brazilian experience. Fourteen signature cuts of meat roasted over a mesquite grill, along with fresh seasonal salads prepared daily, and gourmet side dishes that reflect the bounty of the Brazilian cuisine, are the hallmarks of this culinary journey. Another unique characteristic of Espetus is the fact they have their own artisan butchery. The chef, also a professional butcher, leads the team to carefully expose each cut’s natural and unique flavors. Fresh house-made sausages are prepared weekly and often sought by regular diners who ask when the brand will launch a retail line.
Espetus Churrascaria Brazilian Steak House
1686 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 415.552.8792, espetus.com
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Piazza D’Angelo
22 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com
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Comforts began 31 years ago as a small family restaurant. Built on the success of delicious, comfort food, friendly service, and seasonal offerings, Comforts has grown into a thriving business, offering catering, take-out, a full-service breakfast, lunch and brunch, as well as holiday specials. Husband and wife, Glenn and Laura Miwa, now pass the legacy on to daughter, Erin.
Piazza D’Angelo, a family owned Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Mill Valley was established in 1981 by brothers Domenico and Paolo Petrone from Calabria, Italy. Today, the tradition continues as Domenico’s daughter, Felicia, and Paolo’s son, Luigi, carry on the family business. Piazza D’Angelo evokes a traditional trattoria dining experience with a unique sense of home comfort.
San Rafael Joe’s
931 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 415.456.2426 sanrafaeljoes.com
CHEZ BORNIA, CYNTHIA FARINA & CARLO FARINA Your Hosts San Rafael Joe’s is a veritable Marin County favorite, established in 1947 by the Rubinis and Farinas. Well-known for contemporary ItalianAmerican cuisine, modest prices, and convivial atmosphere, they are now celebrating over 70 years in business. Your hosts, Guido and Theresa Farina, along with their children Carlo and Cynthia, and nephew Chez, are the guiding forces behind the restaurant. Joe’s has grown steadily over the years and continues to welcome third and fourth generation families as their patrons.
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303 Johnson Street, Sausalito, CA 415.332.1492, seafoodpeddler.com
FIDEL CHACON & RICHARD MAYFIELD Executive Chef and General Manager/Owner What is your menu for success? I try to treat my guests like they are guests in my home. Where do you draw your inspiration? I enjoy interacting with people, I get pleasure when guests have a great dining experience. What are three tips for running a successful restaurant? Keep your restaurant clean, food fresh and service excellent. What do you want your restaurant to be known for? I always want people to come into the restaurant and see other family, friends and neighbors all enjoying freshly cooked pastas and seafood.
Servino Ristorante
9 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 415.435.2676, servino.com
NATALE & VITTORIO SERVINO Servino Ristorante Family Located on the waterfront in downtown Tiburon, Servino Ristorante enjoys views of the San Francisco skyline and Angel Island. Family owned and operated since 1978, Servino specializes in homemade pastas, wood-oven baked pizzas, and locally influenced interpretations of classic Italian favorites, all while supporting the finest Marin purveyors of organic and sustainable vegetables, meats and seafood. Dine on the outdoor patio, have a drink while listening of Live Jazz in the cocktail lounge, or host your next special event in the upstairs private banquet room. Whatever your occasion, Servino is the perfect place to celebrate “la dolce vita�.
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Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
It took the Four Seasons nearly two decades to find the best location for its Oahu property and the search was worth the wait. With a $250 million resort transformation that took 18 months, the hotel now occupies the location of the erstwhile classic Ihilani, designed by famed architect Edward A. Killingsworth in 1993. Killingsworth’s other buildings include Kahala Hilton (1964), Kapalua Bay Hotel (1977), Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows (1983) and Halekulani (1990). Situated on one of the four pristine lagoons of the Ko Olina Resort, this new high-end Four Seasons shares a crescent-shaped white sand beach with Disney’s Aulani resort.
Opposite, clockwise from top: A private cabana at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu; an ocean view cabana at Wailea; paddleboarding near the Four Seasons.
• EAT Mornings start with the famous over-the-top Four Seasons buffet breakfast, offering fresh island fruit, dim sum, miso soup and other treats. Sunday’s more opulent Brunch for All Seasons includes lobster and prime rib along with a mimosa and bloody mary bar. In December, Michael Mina will be taking over Fish House, the signature open-air restaurant with views of the Pacific from every table. Diners can expect Mina’s usual culinary magic, incorporating the freshest ingredients from local organic farms, ranches and fisherman. • FIT Besides the fitness center and beach path fronting the property, Four Seasons Oahu’s #FSWayfinder program offers many unique opportunities for guests, including hula lessons and a signature guided hike with Kumu Hula Laakea Perry to the remote Kaena Point, which features tidepools large enough to float in as well as significant cultural points historically rich enough to give you chicken skin, as the locals say. • SPA Given the proximity to the spiritual and deeprooted Hawaiian culture of Oahu’s West Side, Naupaka Spa employs a team of authentic lomilomi practitioners who will introduce you to the true essence of this ancient healing art form. A series of treatments during your stay is highly recommended. • DON’T MISS The Yamaguchi Salon, with visits by celebrity stylist Billy Yamaguchi, is famous for his feng shui approach to beauty. Yamaguchi teaches around the planet and runs one of the top salons in Southern California, in addition to being on property every month and available to Four Seasons guests. • PROPERTY DETAILS The resort features 370 rooms (most with full ocean views), three pools with private cabanas available, five restaurants and bars and an elegant spa with yet another pool. Beach activities and gear rentals
are offered on site as well as sun-shaded lounges with amenities on the beach. Guests can also enjoy tennis courts and the Ko Olina Golf Club and Ko Olina Marina. Ocean view rooms start at $775. fourseasons.com/oahu
Wailea Beach Resort
The newly refreshed Wailea Beach Resort has quickly become a favorite with families, groups, and couples. For years this Marriott property was known as the value spot in Wailea, surrounded by uberluxe neighbors, and with a $519 starting rate, it can still be considered priced comparably for the location. Because it is on the site of the area’s first hotel — built in 1973, before setback laws — its restaurant and guest rooms are closer to the ocean than any other lodgings on this side of the island. And since it’s in the middle of the famed Wailea Beach Path, guests can easily stroll to surrounding properties.
• EAT A pioneer of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, chef Roy Yamaguchi created Humble Market Kitchin, an open-air luxe eatery, as an ode to his grandfather Henry, who immigrated to the islands, pulling inspiration from various local cuisines — Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, native Hawaiian — to create an internationally influenced, Hawaiian-inspired menu. • FIT On the 2.1-mile beachfront path, guests can walk, jog, jump in the water and swog (swim jog) on Wailea Beach. For more focused workouts, the gym is packed with state-of-the-art equipment. • SPA For anyone seeking wellness in Wailea, it would be a crime not to partake in the Wailea Spa Crawl. All the participating spas are world-famous award-winning stress busters. At Fairmont Kea Lani, the signature experience is enhanced with the three Hawaiian Rain Experience Showers and the Pālolo (mud) bar and a heated stone mud bench and foot bed. The Four Seasons spa is known for excellent therapists, and the Aquacranial treatment, which happens in the ocean, is a standout. Spa Grande at The Grand Wailea is the largest spa in the state, with 40 treatment rooms in a 50,000-square-foot facility, and features the exclusive Healing Waters of Maui treatment, plus such aquatic offerings as a Roman tub, saunas, Swiss jet showers, a Japanese furo and five specialty baths. The Wailea Beach Resort has the MandAra Spa, inspired by the island traditions of Bali. And the awardwinning Awili Spa and Salon at Andaz Maui at Wailea is famous for its apothecary-style spin on the traditional Japanese spa experience. • DON’T MISS Family fun here includes the longest slide on the island (325 feet); the Kolohe (translates as rascal)
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Keiki Club for little ones; GameSpace, a teen (and up) venue with foosball, billiards, shuffleboard, and vintage arcade and Xbox games; and Movie House, with a 90-foot screen, thunderous surround sound, beanbag seating for 60 and cinema snacks. • PROPERTY DETAILS Set on 22 beachfront acres, the resort has 47 guest rooms and 56 suites, four restaurants, a Starbucks, four pools with optional private cabanas, and a fitness center. Rooms start at $519. waileabeachresort.com
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Chileno Bay Resorts and Residences
Opened in 2016, Auberge’s newest Baja California property, Chileno Bay Resorts and Residences, provides all the luxuries guests have come to expect from the Mill Valley–based group, plus a distinctly warm-yet-modern Mexican flair. A quick 20-minute drive from its sister hotel Esperanza, the resort boasts fine dining, loads of on-site activities and rejuvenating spa treatments, all next to one of Cabo’s most swimmable beaches.
• EAT Whether you choose to indulge on vacation or are committed to preserving a gym-wrought body, Comal’s menu satisfies a range of cravings and desires. Helmed by chef Yvan Mucharraz, formerly of the French Laundry, the restaurant highlights innovative Latin American cuisine, from duck carnitas to the lighter cauliflower “steak” romesco, with panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez as backdrop. Designed by Los Angeles firm Gulla Jonsdottir Architecture + Design, the three-level indoor-outdoor space also includes an oceanfront bar serving artisan cocktails plus a raw bar with fresh local seafood. • FIT Chileno Bay’s tranquil waters are a great setting for first-time paddleboarders regardless of season; more adventurous types can ride one of the resort’s sea bikes. Both boards and bikes are available at the property’s equipment center. ClassPass holders will appreciate the many fitness center group activities — TRX, yoga, pilates and spinning, it has them all. Golfers aren’t left out either: the Tom Fazio–designed Chileno Bay course is exclusive to members and resort guests only. • SPA The Spa in Los Cabos draws inspiration from the healing traditions of the Baja region, including handcrafted treatments infused with natural elements. Lifelong sun worshippers are invited to turn back the clock with a Blue Agave Sun Renewal massage; the head-to-toe signature service combats the harmful effects of overexposure. Meanwhile, the Spa Journey beckons to those looking to totally zen out. Starting with a mist alcove and ending
in a reflexology pool, the experience includes time in the aromatherapy steam room, ice fountain and salt inhalation room. Spa guests can also make use of amenities like outdoor sanctuary gardens, a hydrotherapy pool or open-air treatment rooms for true Baja bliss. • DON’T MISS Lounge poolside in one of the resort’s five private pool bungalows. Located alongside the adult pool, the bungalows feature views of the three-tiered infinityedge pool and Chileno Bay. But here’s the real draw: bungalow reservations also get you foot massages, oxygen shots, sunscreen and lotions, a mini bar and bottle service along with an array of games. • PROPERTY DETAILS All 60 guest rooms and 32 villas have private terraces with ocean, pool or garden views, as well as spacious bathrooms with deep freestanding bathtubs and private outdoor showers. Villas also have plunge pools. Rooms start at $675. chilenobay.aubergeresorts.com
Thompson Playa del Carmen
Situated in the middle of buzzworthy Riviera Maya, the Thompson Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue Building is a chameleon — it’s both party central and a sanctuary on the city’s main drag, La Quinta Avenida. A favorite with bachelor and bachelorette crowds drawn to the vibrant nightlife scene, the hotel also has a more demure side, evidenced by half-submerged pool loungers and an intimate spa. A more low-key vibe prevails in the Thompson’s cozier Beach House down the street.
• EAT For a taste of Manhattan sophistication there’s no
better bet in town than Catch. Much like its Meatpacking District location, the restaurant features globally influenced, locally sourced fare served family style. Dishes here include bourbon-miso black cod lettuce wraps, crispy whole red snapper for two, and grilled and raw items. As of this past summer, Catch also offers brunch — waffle towers and cinnamon roll pancakes — plus made-to-order bloody marys, Aperol spritzes and micheladas. Over at the Beach House’s C Grill, diners will find wood-oven-fired seafood, ceviche and other regional favorites. • FIT There are myriad ways for the active traveler to stay on track with fitness goals. Guests have access to stand-up paddleboards, diving equipment, a 24-hour fitness center, bikes and beach yoga classes. Off-property and just outside the city, you can get physical by exploring Tulum’s ruins and snorkeling in the cenotes. • SPA Ever dreamed of getting pampered without having to leave the bed? The Thompson is here to fulfill that dream. Guests seeking utter relaxation can book a series of massages and spa treatments in-room, on-terrace or in-cabana.
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Find Your Aloha. Where the spirit of exploration meets the sweetness of homecoming, you’ll find Montage Residences Kapalua Bay. A modern take on resort living, free of pretense, alive with fun. Signature services and amenities are infused with the essence of a beloved place. Make the Montage experience your own, and reclaim the luxury of delight.
A limited offering of spacious oceanfront three- and four-bedroom Residences is available. Starting from the mid $3 millions. Schedule your private showing.
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This does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy a unit. Nor is it an offering or solicitation of sale in any jurisdiction where the development is not registered in accordance with applicable law or where such offering or solicitation would otherwise be prohibited by law. Obtain all disclosure documents required by applicable laws and read them before signing anything. No governmental agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of the development. Further, ownership of a unit in the development will be subject to the terms of various documents relating to the development. The resort project described herein (the “Project”) and the residential units located within the Project (the “Residential Units”) are not owned, developed, or sold by Montage Hotels & Resorts, LLC, its affiliates or their respective licensors (collectively, “Montage”) and Montage does not make any representations, warranties or guaranties whatsoever with respect to the Residential Units, the Project or any part thereof. Island Acquisitions Kapalua LLC uses the Montage brand name and certain Montage trademarks (collectively, the “Operator Trademarks”) in connection with the sales and marketing of the Residential Units in the Project under a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable license from Montage. The foregoing license may be terminated or may expire without renewal, in which case neither the Residential Units nor any part of the Project will be identified as a Montage branded project or have any rights to use the Operator Trademarks.
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• DON’T MISS The Fifth Avenue building’s rooftop deck provides 30,000 square feet of resort-quality pool features. In addition to cabanas, submerged daybeds and an in-water living room, an infinity pool stretches the length of the property for an entire city block. • PROPERTY DETAILS The building, including its 92 guest rooms, was designed by Mexico City–based team Niz+Chauvet. Modern touches like whitewashed panels mix with indigenous stone; room numbers are accompanied by the corresponding Mayan number. All 27 Beach House suites have a private balcony, midcentury furnishings and hand-pressed Guadalajara tiles and stone. The Fifth Avenue Building rates start at $229; Beach House’s rates start at $309. thompsonhotels.com
Diego, focus on fitness, attitude, nutrition, toxicity, sleep, stress, connection, meditation and more. • PROPERTY DETAILS Southern Cal’s only Relais & Château property sprawls over 45 acres with 49 guest casitas, a private three-bedroom hacienda with its own pool, and 12 villas. Guests enjoy a world-class spa and tennis program, a cabana-lined pool, alfresco and fireside dining, and a private wine cave. Rooms start at $639. ranchovalencia.com
Beach Village At The Del
Coronado’s iconic Hotel del Coronado has been a seaside wellness retreat since opening back in 1888, and its swanky Beach Village ushers in the modern with a private enclave of villas and cottages just steps from the sand. Peppermintstriped cabanas speckle the exclusive beach club; private chefs, personal shoppers and concierge hosts stand ready to indulge every whim; and a 1905 beach bungalow, once home to the Duchess of Windsor, welcomes Beach Village guests Rancho Valencia as the private social and dining hub. Tucked into the lush greenery and rolling hills of Rancho Santa Fe, this hacienda-style retreat feels like a Garden of Eden, dotted with casitas and bungalow • EAT Grab a fresh smoothie, latte or hot breakfast at the suites, whispering fountains, hand-painted tiles and charming Windsor Cottage, or dine there by the fire pits at terra-cotta, olive and citrus groves, bird-of-paradise, sunset enjoying a seafood tower of lobster, shrimp, oysters eucalyptus copses, and reflecting pools, with hot air bal- and snow crab. Savor gourmet Baja-style eats by the pool loons floating above at dusk. A $30 million renovation or champagne-laced afternoons in your cabana. For white completed five years ago and five-star service ensure tablecloth dining, head to 1500 Ocean, where chef Patrick luxury at every turn. Pontsay whips up memorable coastal cuisine. • FIT Start the day with Beach Spin on the Paseo Lawn and • EAT Farm-to-table reigns here with healthy delicious keep an eye out for dolphins frolicking in the surf. Don a mermaid’s tail for an aquatic aerobics class, or salute the sun eats, whether it’s a spa lunch of sashimi or kale salad during a beach yoga session. Explore the island on a bike, by the pool, slow-pressed green juice post-yoga, rustic stand-up paddle in the marina, or charge some waves out American cuisine and craft tequilas in the Pony Room bar or elegant Mediterranean-inspired plates in the res- your front door. Burn some serious calories during a beach boot camp workout with a personal trainer. taurant Veladora, further enhanced by Damien Hirst’s butterfly artwork. • SPA Lounge by the infinity pool at the Del’s main spa after your “Some Like It Hot” Stone Massage — a nod to the • FIT With 95 classes to choose from per week, RV is a fitness haven. Top-notch trainers, TRX classes, spin, reformer Marilyn Monroe classic film shot at the hotel. Or indulge in an ocean pedicure or Swedish massage in the privacy of your and mat Pilates, barre, power sculpt, meditation and Qi Beach Village cabana. Gong are all on offer here, and the open-air Yoga Pavilion with its reflecting pool and surrounding gardens is the most • DON’T MISS A private chef experience for a romantic exquisite place to do downward dogs in all of San Diego. dinner on the sand with a custom menu, wine pairings and crafted cocktails; or a family clambake followed by • SPA This spa wows with tiled plunge pools, hidden hot s’mores and spirits under the stars with crashing waves tubs, fountains and thickets of greenery, offering everyas the soundtrack. thing from honey-and-goji-berry facials, citrus body polishes, sexy firelit couples’ massages and divine Natura • PROPERTY DETAILS The 78 airy, bright cottages (one, Bisse products from Barcelona. two and three bedrooms) have ocean views, lavish comforts and thoughtful design echoing the seaside vibe. Guests can • DON’T MISS The Wellness Collective: three, five- and seven-day preventive programs based on the cutting-edge enjoy three private pools, hot tubs and high-tech cabanas. science of epigenetics. Intimate workshops and enlighten- Some cottages have private plunge pools and state-of-theing lectures, designed by the LifeWellness Institute of San art full kitchens. Rooms start at $799. beach-village.com m
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Opposite, clockwise from top left: Comal at Chileno Bay; rooftop view at Thompson Playa del Carmen; beach villa at Hotel del Coronado.
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Destinations / GO BAJA
BAJA BLAST The 50th anniversary of a classic desert race is one not to be missed. BY WILLIAM P. FREED JR.
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As a car nerd, I’ve given a lot of thought to my bucket list of mustattend races. Way up high on that list is the granddaddy of all desert races, the SCORE International Baja 1000, which is celebrating its 50th year, this November 14–18. Once jokingly described as an “all-day plane crash,” the Baja 1000, SCORE’s flagship event, is a point-to-point race across more than 1,200 miles of Baja California’s most rugged terrain, starting in Ensenada and finishing in La Paz some 48 hours later. Now far from its 1960s roots, Baja is a high-tech sprint in serious racing machines. Today’s top-tier desert racer is about as similar to a fancy SUV as Velveeta is to Brie, and the premier class consists of 900-horsepower Trophy Trucks, literally capable of flying over obstacles while tearing across the desert. Sophisticated “buggies,” as well-engineered as most road racing cars, lead a variety of pickups, historic racers, motorcycles and even classic VW Baja Beetles that fill out the field.
And whatever the machine, Baja racing vehicles demand service — not just gas and tires — with frequent major roadside fixes common after unplanned encounters with rocks, animals and even cacti. The pit crews following along the dusty route in separate vehicles and taking on these repairs range from seasoned professionals to friends and families working for beer, pizza and tacos. Not all teams have pit crews, but those that do appreciate the help from those doing it for the excitement and love of the sport. Pre-race buzz is palpable as Ensenada becomes filled with Baja racers, fans and hangers-on, all gearing up for the downtown start. My fantasy plan includes ogling the sexy mechanical hardware, followed by retreating to a comfy poolside bar at one of Ensenada’s many resorts. I’d come back to watch the Trophy Trucks blast off arly the following morning, and after a siesta, grab a rental Jeep and head out to watch a pit stop or two. Finally a celebratory margarita would be in order as I check off this must-do event. M A R I N N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7 83
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DESERT RACING: MORE TECH THAN YOU THINK
The Trophy Trucks used at the top level of the Baja 1000 are far more technical than they appear from the outside. The composite skin of these million-dollar machines (yes, you read that figure right) hides a rugged yet sophisticated CAD-engineered chassis and a long travel suspension that enables the 900-horsepower drivetrain to push these rigs across the desert floor at speeds nearing 140 mph. Racers pre-run the course and plot route guidance via GPS, and during the race itself, codrivers refer to detailed course maps and pace notes to help safely and accurately route their drivers. Driver and co-driver communicate by intercom and wear cool-suits to fend off the heat. Two-way radios keep drivers in touch with crews and support vehicles, which range from 4x4s to purposebuilt heavy trucks that carry all the tools, spares and equipment to rebuild a stricken car in the field.
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50 YEARS OF GRIT Testing man and machine in Baja dates back to 1962, when Honda sent its new Scrambler motorbikes from Tijuana to La Paz, proving their toughness and gaining advertising fodder. Others soon followed on four wheels — making Baja racing a real thing — with the inaugural race held in November 1967. Baja attracted hard-core bikers and off-roaders, along with racing stars of the day such as Parnelli Jones and celebrities like Steve McQueen. The ’70s and ’80s saw new stars like Rod Hall, Walker Evans and Mickey Thompson emerge, while simultaneously creating the aftermarket off-road industry. Winners like Ivan “Ironman” Stewart crossed over into mainstream popularity in the ’80s through media coverage and manufacturer tie-ins. From the ’90s to today, multifaceted racers like Robby Gordon, members of the Mears family, and NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson continue to compete in the Baja 1000 for its unique challenges and special place in motorsports history. M A R I N N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 7 85
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Broadway adaptation of the beloved tale of genies and magic carpets. Colorful costumes, opulent sets and wellloved songs make this musical a must-see. Orpheum Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com NOV 2–DEC 9 My Stroke of Luck In this solo show, radiologist Diane Barnes recounts her experience of having a stroke, her path to recovery and more. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org
DANCE NOV 3–12 Radical Movements: Gender and Politics in Performance The seventh annual Bridge Project finds ope Mohr Dance partnering with CounterPulse and an assemblage of artists, activists and scholars in a series of performances crafted to answer one question: what does it mean to have a radical body? Various locations (SF). counterpulse.org THEATER THRU NOV 11 Barbecue San Francisco Playhouse starts its new season with this Bay Area premiere of a play by Robert O’Hara, which features an irreverent family, an intervention and a bit of racial commentary. San Francisco Playhouse (SF). 415.677.9596, sfplayhouse.org
THRU NOV 29 The Speakeasy Travel back in time with Boxcar Theatre’s immersive show. Enter the world of Prohibition, where audiences are invited to sip era cocktails in a bar, cabaret and casino while scenes, performances and debauchery unfold all around. The Palace Theatre (SF). thespeakeasysf.com
THRU DEC 2 Ain’t That Rich Creator Kate Robards describes growing up in a Texas town where she tries to keep up with the wealthy despite her low-income status, marrying into the one percent and learning that money can’t buy everything. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org
THRU DEC 10 Small Mouth Sounds A.C.T. brings you a comedy about six urbanites who gather for a silent retreat in the woods, overseen by an unseen guru. Strand Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, act-sf.org NOV 1–JAN 7 Aladdin Disney Theatrical Productions and SHN present the acclaimed
NOV 3–25 The Normal Heart The initial public and private indifference to the AIDS epidemic is revisited in this story of one man's fight to awaken the world to the crisis. Gateway Theatre (SF). therhino.org NOV 10–11 Refuse the Hour A coproduction with UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance, this multimedia chamber opera is a theatrical companion piece to William Kentridge’s five-channel video installation The Refusal of Time, which explores concepts of time, colonialism and industry.
Geary Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, act-sf.org NOV 10–19 Annie the Musical! Tap your feet along to the well-loved songs of this classic musical about love, family and optimism. A plucky orphan finds a new life while looking for answers about her old one in 1930s New York City. Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.org NOV 15–DEC 31 Beach Blanket Babylon’s Holiday Extravaganza Christmas trees, carols, parodies, spoofs of pop culture and politicians and other phenoms mark this uniquely San Francisco performance. Club Fugazi (SF). 415.421.4222, beach blanketbabylon.com NOV 22–JAN 13 A Christmas Story: The Musical The hilarious childhood holiday tale of triple-dog dares, department store Santas, Christmas themes and more takes on fun, musical form. San Francisco Playhouse (SF). sfplayhouse.org
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NOV 28–DEC 17 Bright Star From Steve Martin and Edie Brickell comes a tale inspired by a true event: when editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, their connection inspires Alice to confront her own past. The Curran (SF). sfcurran.com
THRU NOV 21 Durst Case Scenario Political comedian Will Durst presents an outraged and outrageous satire of how America is changing in the Trump era. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org
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NOV 4–22 Manon A young couple traverses a lavish Paris in this bright and sensual opera, composed by Jules Massenet during the Belle Epoque. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com
NOV 2 Swan Lake The Russian Grand Ballet portrays the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, russiangrandballet.org NOV 15–19 Alonzo King Lines Ballet Alonzo King and Lisa Fischer team up for the return of The Propelled Heart in celebration of 35 years of Lines. YBCA (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org NOV 25–DEC 10 The Velveteen Rabbit ODC/Dance presents Margery Williams’ story of a little boy and his well-loved stuffed animal who comes to life, as told through music and dance. YBCA (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org
COMEDY THRU NOV 29 Josh’s Brain Improvs Monologist Josh Kornbluth presents a series of improvisations based on his experiences working at the Memory and Aging Center at UCSF and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org
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NOV 5 Cole Porter Salutes Motown Enjoy a high-energy tribute to your favorite Motown classics from the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, Aretha Franklin and more. Marin Showcase Theater (San Rafael). coleportersociety.org NOV 5 Telegraph Quartet Escape with music at Mill Valley Chamber Music Society’s Marin Chamber Performances concert series, featuring internationally renowned classical artists, this time showcasing Telegraph Quartet, the recipient of some of the chamber music world’s highest honors. Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church (Mill Valley). 415.381.4453, chambermusicmill valley.org NOV 15–19 There Is a Season The Mill Valley Philharmonic opens its 18th free orchestral music series with a program that honors the seasons, featuring Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1. Mt.
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Out & About / CALENDAR Deikman and others. 3445 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach. 415.868.2308, cchapline.com Desta Gallery Predicament or Crossroads An exhibition that fosters dialogue on our current social and political affair , through November 13. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.524.8932, destagallery.com di Rosa Be Not Still: Living in Uncertain Times (Part I) Unfolding in two parts, this unique exhibition addresses current political and social issues through a diverse collection of art, November 4–May 27. 5200 Carneros Highway, Napa. 707.226.5991, dirosaart.org
Silver San Francisco by Paul Balmer at Caldwell Snyder Gallery
Tamalpais United Methodist Church (Mill Valley). 415.383.0930, millvalley philharmonic.org NOV 18 Family Ties Marin Baroque presents a program featuring works by father and son Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and brothers Johann Michael and Franz Joseph Haydn. First Presbyterian Church (San Anselmo). 415.497.6634, marin baroque.org NOV 19 Ciaramella The group, which specializes in medieval and early Renaissance music, performs a program of German music composed shortly before and after 1517, a watershed year in European history. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (SF). 510.528.1725, sfems.org
NOV 19 The Garcia Project Feel the vibes of the Jerry Garcia Band as the Garcia Project performs full shows from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com NOV 29 Glide's Annual Holiday Jam: Love Overcomes Celebrate hope and unconditional love while raising funds for Glide’s Daily Free Meals program and the organization’s other services. The evening features food, drink and live music. The Masonic (SF). 415.674.6060, glide.org NOV 30 San Francisco Opera Chorus in Concert The San Francisco Opera Chorus performs a choral music program featuring works by Bach, di Lasso, Elgar, Ešenvalds, Massenet, O’Regan,
Poulenc, Praetorius, Puccini, Purcell, Verdi and Wagner. Veterans Building (SF). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com
GALLERIES MARIN Art Works Downtown Migration Works exploring the concept of migration, through November 10. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworks downtown.org Bubble Street Fantastical works by Daniel Merriam, Evan Chambers and Jeffrey Steorts shown alongside sculptural ceramics by Marge Margulie. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.339.0506, bubble streetgallery.com Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden Works by Claudia Chapline, Jim Garmhausen, Etta
Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings. 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, fineart tc.com Gallery Route One Worlds Within Works by Linda MacDonald, through November 5. 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org Marin Art and Garden Center Work from New Orleans–based artists David Sullivan and Courtney Egan. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260, magc.org O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Inspired by Textures A juried exhibition, November 2–22. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanlon center.org
Robert Allen Fine Art Under, Over and Out: New Works on Canvas Art by Victoria Ryan, through November 30. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.co Robert Beck Gallery Early California and contemporary plein air paintings. 222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.456.7898, beckgallery.org Robert Green Fine Arts Abstract expressionist works by John Grillo, Paul Jenkins, Ed Moses and others. 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 Contemporary oils by June Yokell, through November 30. 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon. 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net Room Art Gallery Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters; the largest collection in Marin County of Picasso, Chagall and other greats. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com Seager Gray Gallery Tim Craig New paintings from the artist, through November. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com The Blissful Gallery Oils, watercolors and prints by painter Emmeline Craig. 3415 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach,
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SAN FRANCISCO ArtHaus Urban Legends Twelve new paintings by Sausalito artist Carolyn Meyer, through December 30. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com
Caldwell Snyder Gallery Recent paintings by Paul Balmer, through November. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com California Historical Society presents original artifacts and documents that illuminate Alexander Hamilton’s role in shaping the legal, economic and political systems that make up the U.S., through February 18. 678 Mission St, 415.357.1848, californiahistoricalsociety.org Fouladi Projects Work from Babak Kazemi, Gail Tarantino and more. 1803 Market St, 415.621.2535, fouladi projects.com George Lawson Gallery Works by Jacob Melchi, Alan Ebnother and others. 315 Potrero Ave, 415.703.4400, georgelawson gallery.com Gregory Lind Gallery Waver Works by Seth Koen, through October 21. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregory lindgallery.com Jenkins Johnson Gallery Hidden in Plain Sight, through November 11. 464 Sutter St, 415.677.0770, jenkins johnsongallery.com John Berggruen Gallery The Waters Sliding Work by Christopher Brown,
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through December 23. 10 Hawthorne St, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com Montague Gallery A collection of contemporary fine art glass featuring works by Lino Tagliapietra, Dante Marioni, Hiroshi Yamano and Chihuly Workshop. 445A Sutter St, 415.964.4978, monta guegallerysf.com Rena Bransten Projects Candida Höfer: Spaces and Places An exhibition of photographs that establish setting, November 4–December 22. 1639 Market St, 415.982.3292, rena branstengallery.com Simon Breitbard Fine Arts SBFA 2017 Trunk Show, November 15–16. 843 Montgomery St, 415.951.1969, sbfineart .com Thomas Reynolds Gallery Pieces by contemporary painters addressing the intersection of realism and abstraction. 2291 Pine St, 415.441.4093, thomasreynolds.com
MUSEUMS MARIN Bay Area Discovery Museum Imagine, create and transform while exploring the unique museum’s ongoing exhibits (Sausalito). 415.339.3900, baykids museum.org Bolinas Museum A Pivotal Decade: The 1970s in Bolinas An exhibit focusing on the creative community boom brought on by an influx of young people in Bolinas in the 1970s, through December 31. (Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org
Marin Museum of the American Indian A museum celebrating Native American art (Novato). 415.897.4064, marinindian.com Marin Museum of Contemporary Art AbstrAction MarinMOCA’s fall national juried exhibition, through November 19 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org
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BAY AREA Asian Art Museum Philippine Art This unprecedented exhibition is one of the first in the United States to present Philippine art from the precolonial period to the present, through March 11 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Miyoko Ito Surrealist and pop-inflected iconography, through January 28 (Berkeley). 510.642.0808, bampfa.org California Academy of Sciences Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed Explore the unknown expanses of the coral reefs alongside scientists who show off ew and rare species found there. (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Contemporary Jewish Museum Sabbath: The 2017 Dorothy Saxe Invitational Artists from a variety of backgrounds are given the opportunity to delve into the Jewish tradition with an exploration of the Sabbath. All works are for sale, November 12–February 25. (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org
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Out & About / CALENDAR de Young Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire The de Young presents the first major exhibition on the ancient metropolis of Teotihuacan — located in Mexico, and one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in the world — in the U.S. in over 20 years, featuring more than 200 artifacts and artworks from the site, through February 11 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung.famsf.org Legion of Honor Gods in Color: Polychromy Around the World A look at colorful ancient sculptures from all over the world that do not subscribe to the all-white “classical” ideal, through January 7 (SF). 415.750.3600, legionofhonor.famsf.org
Museum of Craft and Design Chris Eckert: Mixed Messages An installation of 24 telegraph machines, each tapping out a Morse code Twitter feed for a different news organization, through November 17 (SF). 415.773.0303, sfmcd.org Oakland Museum of California Question Bridge: Black Males An immersive exhibition of intimate videos — woven together and arranged to simulate face-toface conversations between participants — among a diverse group of over 160 black men across the United States, through February 25 (Oakland). 510.318.8400, museumca.org
SFMOMA Robert Rauschenberg: Erasing the Rules A major retrospective featuring an array of works from the artist’s six-decade career, November 18–March 25 (SF). 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Forge and Stone: Works by Contemporary California Women Sculptors, through January 7 (Sonoma). svma.org The Walt Disney Family Museum Looking Inward: Painting a Journey Artwork from a unique outreach project centered around artmaking activities for underserved seniors, many of whom live with memory disorders,
through January 8 (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Space Brainz — Yerba Buena 3000 An installment from Damon Rich and Jae Shin, through January 28 (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org
EVENTS NOV 4 Hospice by the Bay Annual Ball: Havana Nights Guests enjoy a gala cocktail reception with silent and live auctions, an elegant seated dinner and dancing to the music of DBO (Dick Bright). Craneway Pavilion (Richmond). 415.927.2273, hbtb.org
NOV 4 TheatreWorks Around the World Fundraising Gala Enjoy food, wine, an original show, and a benefit auction to support TheatreWorks’ ongoing mission of theater excellence. Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club (Menlo Park). theatreworks.org NOV 4–5 Wine and Food Affair Head to wine country for a full weekend of wine and food pairings. All participating Wine Road wineries will have a recipe for a favorite dish, which they will prepare both days for you to sample, paired with the optimal wine. Various locations (Sonoma County). 800.723.6336, wineroad.com
NOV 9 Raccoon Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon This annual fall luncheon and fashion show features the fall and holiday collections of Trina Turk, as well as various local Marin vendors, to benefit Marin General Hospital and its new state-of-the-art Breast Health Center. St. Francis Yacht Club (SF). 415.925.8555 NOV 18–DEC 17 The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Step back into Victoria-era London to celebrate the season in true Dickensian fashion. The lively streets are replete with holiday carolers, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and even Fezziwig’s dance hall. Cow Palace (Daly City). dickensfair.com
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NOV 24 San Rafael Parade of Lights Celebrate the season with a holiday marketplace featuring arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, a snow-sledding hill, a tree lighting ceremony, Santa and more. Downtown (San Rafael). sresproductions.com NOV 24–26 Bolinas– Stinson Beach Open Studios View work in a variety of mediums — paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, mixed-media and others — from the talented and diverse artists and craftspeople of West Marin as they open their studios to visitors. Various locations (West Marin). coastalmarin artists.com
FILM THRU NOV 4 Italian Film Festival The Italian Film Festival of Marin County offers a chance to savor the Italian experience with a series of films, appearances, and other attractions in an authentic Italian atmosphere. Showcase Theatre (San Rafael). 415.473.6800, italianfilm.com
WALKS & TALKS NOV 1–JAN 15 Safeway Ice Rink Welcome the holidays with a turn around this city-centric rink, back for its 10th year. The glittering windows of Macy’s and a towering tree make a seasonal skate in San Francisco a can’t-miss activity. Union Square
(SF). unionsquare icerink.com NOV 2–9 Studio Lighting: Flowers and Found Objects This still life studio lighting photography workshop will give you the chance to slow down and study the ways that light creates dimension, shape and texture. The Image Flow (Mill Valley). 415.388.3569, theimageflo .com NOV 5 Backyard Fermentation: For the Holidays A hands-on class will teach you how to combine ingredients for tasty ferments, and how to use remaining brine for probioticfilled salad dressings, marinades, beverages
and cocktails. Fairfax Backyard Farmer (Fairfax). 415.342.5092, fairfaxbackyard farmer.com NOV 8 Ta-Nehisi Coates National correspondent for The Atlantic and author of Between the World and Me and We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy — a collection of essays reflecting on the Obama years — comes to San Francisco for a conversation. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net NOV 11 Backyard Beekeeping: Beginning Basics This class examines the roles of the queen, workers and drones within a colony and how they interact with seasonal cycles.
Additionally, you will learn where to place your hive, equipment options and sources, bee sources and time required. Fairfax Backyard Farmer (Fairfax). 415.342.5092, fairfaxbackyard farmer.com
NOV 14 Matthew Weiner Author-director Matthew Weiner joins Michael Krasny to discuss his new book Heather, The Totality, which demonstrates Weiner’s forensic eye. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). marinjcc.org
NOV 13–16 Common Ground: Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas A liberal strategist and a conservative columnist make up USA Today’s point-counterpoint “Common Ground” column. Watch as the two bridge the bipartisan divide live onstage. Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 650.340.7004, speakerseries.net
NOV 16 Emma Cline The Petaluma-raised author of The Girls — last year’s acclaimed novel that retells the story of the Manson murders as seen through the eyes of a young devotee — comes back to the Bay Area for a conversation. Nourse Theater (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net
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When was 100MARIN started? 100MARIN was created in January 2015 by community-minded professionals hoping to increase each member’s giving impact and to strengthen the network of individuals who feel strongly about supporting Marin nonprofits.
be committed to using funds awarded strictly for the benefit of Marin County. Past winners include North Bay Children’s Center, Jessica’s Haven and Rescue, Wednesday’s Gift, and Marin City Health and Wellness Center. On average, each received $30,000 and each year the amount awarded has increased.
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How do you accomplish that mission? Members donate $100 and we have one giving event each year. In prior years the event was semiannual. Before each event, members nominate a favorite Marin nonprofit, one of which is drawn at random from each of 100MARIN’s five nonprofit categories and asked to make a four-minute presentation at the giving event. Then members vote for their favorite presentations and the winner receives all of the donations. Runners-up also get at least $1,000 that is funded by event sponsors. The nonprofit categories are Animals/Environment; Arts/Culture/Humanities; Health/Human Services; Children/Education; and Public Benefit.
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➤ SF-MARIN FOOD BANK Join the fight to end hunger this season by dropping off nonperishable food items at locations around Marin and S.F., or donate with a check or transferred stock. sfmfoodbank.org
How many members are in 100MARIN? Currently there are 325 members and we’re growing. Recently we received a $10,000 matching grant from the Marin Community Foundation, affording the next 100 members who join the chance to double their philanthropic impact. Members are expected to simply make their $100 contribution, whether or not they are able to attend the annual event.
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Tell me about your members. 100MARIN is the philanthropic arm of the Marin Economic Forum; our members genuinely care about the vibrancy of Marin County. Also, in contrast to many nonprofit fundraisers, 100MARIN is not focused on the size of the check that any one individual can write. Instead, it’s about inspiring as many people as possible to write the same-size check, thereby building a community of givers while simultaneously raising Marin’s philanthropic consciousness.
➤ MARIN HUMANE Give extra thanks for our furry friends by contributing what you can to help pay for beds, vaccines and food. marinhumane.org
➤ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Everyone wants to celebrate the holidays in a warm, safe home. Your contribution helps build local houses and improve neighborhoods. habitatgsf.org
1North Bay Fires The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership is an Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) that oversees the continuing effort to coordinate volunteers and donations for Napa and Marin counties. cvnl.org 2Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Volunteers greet visitors, give a general overview of the museum, provide literature and answer general questions about the current exhibition. marinmoca.org 3The Marin County Bicycle Coalition Be part of a bike parking service at many events around Marin by volunteering a few hours to help safely store people’s rides. marinbike.org 4West Marin Senior Services Pick up packed meals at West Marin Senior Services’ Point Reyes office and deliver them to isolated seniors. westmarin seniorservices.com 5Whistlestop English tutors are needed to help older adults who are preparing for their U.S. citizenship test. Other assistance includes working on conversation and pronunciation exercises. whistlestop.com
➤ HOSPICE BY THE BAY Share the gift of compassion by making a charitable donation to support programs for patients and their families. hospicebythebay.org
➤ MARIN CHILD CARE COUNCIL With the busy holiday season here, help families in need find quality and affordable child care. Your tax-deductible donation invests in the lives of children. mc3web.org
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A founding principal at Larkspur’s Portico Wealth Advisors, Leidy has been a financial planner and business development officer for more than a decade. More recently he also became a founding member and CFO of CORE, a group of local businesspeople who created the 100MARIN “giving circle.”
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Kiri Fisher, part-owner of The Cheese School of San Francisco, has opened her first restaurant and retail shop in Marin. The bright airy space exudes Scandinavian whimsy with colorful wallpaper and butcher-block countertops. Her belief that cheese and wine shouldn’t be intimidating is demonstrated in the work of the knowledgeable and helpful staff, always happy to chat cheese. Expect to find a selection of fromage and wine that goes beyond the usual, as well as menu favorites like meatballs with creamed kale and a fig caprese salad. WHO Kiri Fisher of Fisher’s Cheese + Wine WHAT Marin’s Newest Cheese Shop WHERE Larkspur 2201 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.779.2201 fisherscheese.com b $$ Í LD BR
BLUE BARN GOURMET American The first Marin outpost of the S.F.-based eatery has proven very popular. The menu includes customizable salads, toasted sandwiches, soups and more, prepared with locally harvested produce and proteins. Try the Jersey cow milk gelato from Double 8 Dairy of West Marin. Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.1104, bluebarngourmet.com b $$ S Í LD º BOCA PIZZERIA Italian This Italian-inspired pizzeria utilizes Northern California’s bounty of seasonal ingredients and showcases local microbreweries and wine country’s boutique varietals. The menu includes large selections of appetizers to share, organic salads when available, pastas, local free-range poultry and meats, desserts and Neapolitan-style pizzas with house-made mozzarella. 1544 Redwood Hwy, 415.924.3021, bocapizzeria.com s $$ Í C LD º
IL FORNAIO Italian This upscale Italian restaurant franchise’s menu offers, aside from the pizzas and pastas, a variety of salads and carb-free entrées. 223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com s $$ S Í C LD BR 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. 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, marin joesrestaurant.com s $$ S C LD PACIFIC CATCH PanAsian The well-priced menu features freshly caught items and Pacific Rim-inspired small or main plates, including wasabi bowls filled with white or brown rice, veggies and a choice of chicken, beef or fish (cooked or raw). Pacific
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Catch is successfully modeled after the Paia Fish House on Maui, down to the chalkboard menu and Hawaiian music. 133 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.3474, pacificcatch com s $$ S Í C LD º PIG IN A PICKLE American Fresh local ingredients and the highest-quality brisket, pork, ribs and chicken comprise the menu of this Town Center eatery. Sauces are crafted to represent the best American barbecue regions, from Memphis to South Carolina. House-made pickles, buns and sausages will keep you coming back. 341 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.891.3265, pig inapicklebbq.com b $$$ S Í BLD WORLD WRAPPS Wraps Owners Keith Cox and Matt Blair have revamped this 21-year-old “fast food” joint to feature healthy and flavorful items like a Hawaiian poke wrap and a tahini tofu summer roll that’s vegan-friendly. Exotic housemade beverages include boba tea, mango lassi and Vietnamese iced coffee. 208 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.3663, worldwrapps.com $ S Í LD ZINZ WINE BAR Wine Bar Cindi LaRaia has taken over Three Birds Wine Bar in Corte Madera renaming it Zinz Wine Bar. The quaint neighborhood space offers weekly events like all-day happy hour on Tuesdays and build your own flight Wednesdays. 207 Corte Madera Ave, 415.927.9466, zinzwinebar.com b $$ Í º
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123 BOLINAS California Created by four friends wanting to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment, this cozy, one-room eatery offers locally brewed beer, small-production wines and seasonal food along with the view of Bolinas Park through the floorto-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com b $$ S Í D º GRILLY’S Mexican If you’re looking for a quick, fresh meal, Grilly’s is an easy and delicious stop. Pick up a couple burritos and the much-loved chicken taco salad and you have a lunch or dinner to please the whole family. 1 Bolinas Ave, 415.457.6171, grillys.com $ S Í C BLD MAS MASA Latin American and Mexican Chef and owner Patrick Sheehy and co-owner William Eoff ocus on the ancient technique of corn nixtamalization, utilizing organic, non-GMO heirloom corn varieties. The kitchen is 100 percent gluten-free and beer and wine lists highlight local California microbreweries and wineries. 31 Bolinas Road, 415.529.5444, eatmasmasa.com s $$ S Í LD SORELLA CAFFE Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella, which means “sister” in Italian, serves fresh Italian food with a northern influence. Customer favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight is the giant
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• SERPENTINE American There’s a new owner/Chef at the recently reopened Dogpatch favorite Serpentine. Tommy Halvorson (formerly of Chez Panisse, Bix and Gary Danko) has taken over and is putting his own Southern spin on the menu. Honey Fried Chicken is a standout on the lunch. 2495 Third St, SF 415.252.2000, serpentinesf.com s $$ D BR wheel of Grana Padana cheese. And if that isn’t enough, stop by for live music every second and fourth Thursday of the month, as well as accordion music every Friday and a piano, bass and drums combo every Saturday. 107 Bolinas Road, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.co b $$$ S D VILLAGE SAKE Japanese Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman and talented Marin-based restaurateur partners have opened an Izakaya — a Japanese style community pub — on Bolinas Street. In this compact space you’ll find maki rolls and skewers, plus sake and craft beers. Closed Tuesdays. 19 Bolinas Road, 415.521.5790, villagesake.com b $$$ Í D
LARKSPUR DON ANTONIO Italian Antonio Volpicelli, of Don Antonio in Tiburon, has taken over the old Fabrizio space and filled it with more traditional Italian cuisine. The menu offers an assortment of classic dishes like gorgonzola gnocchi, veal parmesan, carbonara and an extensive wine list. Enjoy the spacious outdoor patio. 455 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.3332, donantoniomarin.com b $$ Í LD FARMSHOP California Located in the Marin Country Mart since 2013, Farmshop Marin has quickly become a top spot here in the county. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700, farmshopca.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR
GIA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Italian Fabrizio Laudati, along with co-chef Stefano Guasco, has brought his Italian style to Marin. Previously Laudati owned four Italian restaurants in San Francisco, including Bella Trattoria and Panta Rei. The menu features simple, authentic dishes with a modern twist from the Lazio region of central Italy. 286 Magnolia Ave, 415.891.3979, giarestaurant.net b $$ Í LD PERRY’S American The San Francisco mainstay has a location across the bridge in Larkspur, bringing with it its wide selection of salads, steaks and comfort favorites like French onion soup. Replacing the Lark Creek Inn, the skylights bring in plenty of natural light and an expanded bar is ideal for sipping the restaurant’s famed
bloody mary’s. Valet parking is offered and brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877, perryssf.com s $$ LD º PICCO California Popular since its inception, Picco has a seasonally driven menu featuring items such as risotto (made every half hour) that keep patrons coming back. 320 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0300, restaurantpicco.com s $$$ S Í C D RUSTIC BAKERY California This homegrown bakery is known and loved the world over. In fact, Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the United States in 2015. Bread that’s baked fresh each morning in addition to granola, cookies,
muffins and croissants make this a local staple. 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556; 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.9900, rusticbakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR WISE SONS Bagels The popular Jewish deli, Wise Sons, has opened it’s fourth outpost at the Marin Country Mart. The grab-and-go Larkspur bagel shop includes classic favorites like hot pastrami, matzo ball soup and lots of homemade shmear. 2227 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.878.3354, wisesonsdeli.com $$ BL BR
MILL VALLEY EL PASEO American Todd Shoberg is joining the team as executive chef at this awardwinning eatery in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. Built from Mount Tam railroad ties and brick in 1947, El Paseo was restored by owner Sammy Hagar in 2009. Now boasting a full liquor license, the new Passage Bar and a new chef at the helm, this Marin gem is ready to rock. 17 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com s $$$ Í C D FRANTOIO RISTORANTE Italian This 6,000-squarefoot eatery is centered around the in-house olive press, which produces a special blend popular with locals. For special occasions and private parties, reserve the olive-press room. The popular weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.com s $$$ Í C LD º
GRILLY’S Mexican Grilly’s is an easy and delicious stop. Pick up a couple burritos and the much-loved chicken taco salad and you have a lunch or dinner to please the whole family. 493 Miller Ave, 415.381.3278, grillys.com b $ S Í C BLD BR HARMONY Chinese Enjoy a lighter take on Chinese at this restaurant, nestled in the Strawberry Village. The barbecue pork bun is filled with house-made roasted meat in a savory sauce, and signature prawns are wok seared with scallions. Pair your pick with wine, beer or tea and be sure to check out the weekday takeout lunch special. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmony restaurantgroup.com b $$ S LD PIATTI RISTORANTE AND BAR Italian The staff rides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Get a table by the window or on the outdoor deck for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your rustic seasonal meal. 625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com s $$ S Í C LD BR PIAZZA D’ANGELO Italian Family owned for over 35 years, Piazza D’Angelo evokes a traditional trattoria dining experience. Enjoy a variety of house made pastas, meat and seafood dishes, wood fired pizzas, and gluten free offerings with organic and locally sourced ingredients. 22 Miller
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Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com s $$ S Í C LD BR º PIZZA ANTICA Italian This Italianinspired restaurant in Strawberry Village offers much more than impeccably prepared thin-crust pizzas. The seasonal dishes are created with local ingredients and include chopped salads, housemade pastas, and meat, fish and fowl entrees, such as the Tuscan fried chicken and roasted pork chop. 800 Redwood Hwy, 415.383.0600, pizzaantica.com b $$ S LD BR º SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this coffee shop is a funky diner with a smalltown feel. Check out the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.9085 b $$ S Í BL BR TAMALPIE Italian Owner Karen Goldberg designed this restaurant with a large group seating area, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a small casual bar. The food is Italian home cooking with the daily modern inspiration of locally sourced seasonal ingredients found in the salads, house-made pastas and crispy Neapolitan style pizza, with a selection of beer and wine to match. 477 Miller Ave, 415.388.7437, tamalpiepizza.com s $$ S Í C LD THE WHISK + SKILLET American This daytime eatery in Strawberry Village serves all-day breakfast and lunch with plenty of egg options to choose from
and Equator coffee to boot. Lunch options include soups, sandwiches and salads. 125 Strawberry Village, 415.380.1900, whiskandskillet.com b $$ BL
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THEP LELA Thai This jewel is tucked away in the back of Strawberry Village. Diners come for the tasty kee mao noodles, pad thai, fresh rolls and extensive bar menu. It’s also a great place for lunch. 615 Strawberry Village, 415.383.3444, theplela.com s $$ S Í LD
NOVATO BOCA PIZZERIA Italian Enjoy authentic pizza prepared with fresh mozzarella made in-house daily and tomatoes imported from Italy. Other menu items include grilled rosemary chicken sandwiches and braised beef short rib pappardelle. Enjoy weekly specials, such as 50 percent off all wines by the bottle on Wednesdays and half off raft beers on Thursdays. 454 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.2302, bocapizzeria.com b $$ S Í C LD RUSTIC BAKERY California Organic pastries, breads, salads and sandwiches are on the menu here, including daily seasonal specials. Try the Marin Melt — Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam and Point Reyes Toma cheeses grilled on honey whole wheat, served with dressed baby greens and crisp apple slices. 1407 Grant Ave, 415.878.4952, rusticbakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR
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• KITTI’S PLACE Thai/California This home-style family restaurant has been in Sausalito 20 years and features favorites like lettuce cups, soft spring rolls and weekly specials. 3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390, kittisplace.com b $$ S Í LD
THE SPEAKEASY American There’s nothing like the comfort of a solid burger and beer when you’re kicking back and watching the game, and the Speakeasy provides you with just that. In addition to the 10 beers on tap, you can go beyond traditional pub grub with treats like a deconstructed salmon salad. 504 Alameda del Prado, 415.883.7793, thespeakeasynovato.com s $$ LD BR º
SAN ANSELMO COMFORTS CAFE American Established in 1986, Comforts has a cozy sit-down patio and serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. A large take-out section offers fresh bakery items, seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches and even entrees for dinner at home. Besides the famous and popular Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the
stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, flavorful scrambles, Chicken Okasan ( nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans) and wonton soup. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com b $$ S Í BL BR
Anselmo. Madcap artfully fuses California and Japanese cuisine, creating colorful dishes that are bold, balanced and bright. 198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.453.9898, madcapmarin.com b $$$ D
CUCINA SA Italian Formerly Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar, the ownership team of Donna Seymour and Kevin Hansmeyer renovated, renamed and reopened the restaurant in December 2015. This cozy space features homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and Italian wines. A large part of the menu is vegetarian and gluten-free friendly. 510 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.2942, cucina-sa.com b $$ Í D
MARINITAS Mexican The sister restaurant of Insalata’s continues to flourish as a center for creative Latin cuisine in Marin. It may not be as low-priced as most local Mexican restaurants, but this is not your typical southof-the-border spot. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net s $$ S LD BR
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M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER California This one-stop shop offers everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread and braised meats. High-quality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere
make MH worth checking out. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575, mhbreadandbutter.com $$ S Í BL BR VALENTI & CO. Italian This bright and cozy space is the ideal environment for authentic Italian dishes made with local ingredients. A seat at the chef’s table gives a prime view of the open kitchen. 337 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.7800, valentico.com b $$$ D
SAN RAFAEL AMICI’S EAST COAST PIZZERIA California A wide array of thin-crust pizzas, freshly made pastas and salads are the ticket here, along with flame-roasted lemon chicken wings. Gluten-free pizza crust is available. 1242 Fourth St, 415.455.9777, amicis.com b $$ S Í LD º
ARIZMENDI BAKERY California A workerowned bakery cafe, Arzimendi prides itself on high-quality local ingredients. Visit any time of day for coffee and pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and thincrust sourdough artisan pizza. 1002 Fourth St, 415.456.4093, arizmendisanrafael.com $ S Í BLD BR FENIX California An intimate live-music venue in the heart of downtown San Rafael, Fenix features inspired California cuisine with a Southern French twist. New executive chef Lorenzo Villacampa brings a world of expertise, having worked at the Dubai InterContinental Hotel and the Gloria Plaza Hotel in Beijing among other fine dining locations. 919 Fourth St, 415.813.5600, fenixlive.com s $$$ S C BLD BR º IL DAVIDE Italian The large selection of innovative and classic Tuscan dishes and house-made pasta has kept locals coming back for years. Ingredients are organic and locally sourced where possible, and there’s a vast selection of both Italian and California wines by the glass. A private party dining room accommodates up to 45 people. 901 A St, 415.454.8080, ildavide.net s $$$ S Í C LD RANGE CAFE American With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grand Peacock Gap lawns, the Range Cafe is the perfect place for comforting American classics with an elegant twist. This inviting lunchtime cafe with its
ice-cold lemonade and refreshing chardonnays makes a great dinner spot once the sun sets. 333 Biscayne Dr, 415.454.6450, rangecafe.net s $$ S Í C BLD º SAN RAFAEL JOE’S Italian A Marin institution famous for sophisticated yet casual Italian fare since 1947. The dining room, with a friendly atmosphere and seating for 240, is great for large parties, and the roast sirloin of beef and Fettuccine Joe’s are sure to please. 931 Fourth St, 415.456.2425, sanrafaeljoe.com s $$ S LD º STATE ROOM BREWERY American Formerly the Broken Drum, State Room Brewery has ditched the pizza house vibe in favor of an elegant 1930s-era stateroom. Many beers are made on-site and all drafts are available in sizes from half pints to takehome growlers; beer flights are also available. The gastropub’s menu, created by Chef Ed Vigil, changes seasonally and includes a buratta cheese BLT and sashimi grade tuna poke. 1132 Fourth St, 415.295.7929, stateroombrewery.com s $$ LD 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, sushitodaifor.net b $$ S LD
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TERRAPIN CROSSROADS American This waterfront restaurant and music venue presents fresh food and local talent. The menu includes salads, savory dishes and wood-fired pizzas plus a full bar. Come for the food, stay for the music. 100 Yacht Club Dr, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net s $$ Í C D BR º THERESA & JOHNNY’S COMFORT FOOD American A favorite with both the kids and the foodie set, this charming eatery serves food like Mom used to make. Drop by for eggs Benedict, tuna melts, coffee and some of the best milkshakes around. 817 Fourth St, 415.259.0182, theresaand-johnnys.com b $$ S Í BL BR UCHIWA RAMEN Japanese When owners Benson Yang and Kevin Fong decided to open Marin’s first ramen shop in 2014, they weren’t sure what to expect. Three years later, Uchiwa remains loved by ramen enthusiasts for its rich broths and fresh noodles. 821 B St, 415.991.3693, uchiwaramen.com b $$ LD VIN ANTICO American Vin Antico, “where passion meets the plate,” serves seasonal market-inspired cuisine like stone-oven-baked flatbreads, handmade pastas and organic salads, all innovatively prepared. The kitchen is open to the dining room and there’s a full bar with artisan cocktails. 881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600, vinantico.com s $$ S C LD º
VN NOODLE & GRILL Vietnamese Located in Montecito Plaza, the restaurant’s robust menu features standard Vietnamese fare including a wide selection of rice plates, pho and of course, iced coffee. 421 Third St, 415.306.4299 $$ LD
SAUSALITO ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian An authentic Italian restaurant with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti, showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for over 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelino restaurant.com s $$$ S BLD BAR BOCCE American Food just tastes better on a bayside patio with fire pits and a bocce ball court. Order one of the sourdough bread pizzas and a glass of wine and you’ll see why this casual eatery, overseen by Robert Price of Buckeye and Bungalow 44, has become a local favorite. 1250 Bridgeway, 415.331.0555, barbocce.com s $$ S Í LD BARREL HOUSE TAVERN California Stop by Barrel House for great local food enhanced by fantastic bay and city views. The relaxed urban setting is a perfect match for the barrel-aged cocktails. 660 Bridgeway, 415.729.9593, barrelhousetavern.com s $$$ S Í LD º
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menu offers tarts, croissants, cookies, paninis and soups. Every dish is made from scratch with local and seasonal products. 1201 Bridgeway, 415.331.2426, cibosausalito.com $$ S Í BL COPITA Mexican Chef Joanne Weir serves up fresh Mexican fare in the heart of downtown Sausalito. The everchanging menu is gluten-free, and the in-house tequila bar offers over 100 varieties and fantastic cocktails. Dine at the bar or on the outdoor patio for great people-watching. 739 Bridgeway, 415.331.7400, copitarestaurant.com s $$ S Í LD BR DAVEY JONES DELI American Stationed in the New Bait Shop Market, Davey Jones Deli offers houseroasted sandwich meats, healthy condiments and local, organic vegetables; the deli serves sandwiches,
veggie-wiches, wraps and salads with vegetarian, vegan and meat-lover options. Because the sandwiches are so generous, this easy stop is great during a day of boating, biking, hiking, and general adventuring around Marin. Gate 6 Road, 415.331.2282, daveyjonesdeli.com b $$ S Í L F3/FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage, F3 serves brunch, lunch and dinner featuring “Frenchified” American comfort food. A rotating menu includes items like the Quack burger (Duck confit, black pepper chèvre, lettuce and red onion marmalade). Enjoy with a side of Brussels sprout chips or pommes dauphines (tater tots). 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047, eatf3.com s $$ S Í LD BR
FISH. Seafood The ultimate place for freshly caught fare. Order the fish tacos, ceviche and a bottle of wine and take in the bay views on the open-air deck. Casual; bring cash (lots of it!). 350 Harbor Dr, 415.331.3474, 331fish.com b $$$ S Í LD JOINERY American The owners of Mill Valley Beerworks opened this rotisserie in the former Wellington’s Wine Bar space earlier this year. The restaurant features craft beer, burgers and other hearty, seasonal fare in a communal setting. 300 Turney St, 415.766.8999, joineryca.com b $$ Í LD LE GARAGE French Escape the tourist crush for an indulgent meal right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (à la Amélie), and the much-adored croque-monsieur is authentic. Indoor
or outdoor seating. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625, legaragebistro sausalito.com b $$$ S Í BLD BR POGGIO Italian Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients. Private dining rooms above the restaurant can accommodate larger parties (10 to 150 guests). 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com s $$$ S Í C BLD SCOMA’S OF SAUSALITO Italian The Scoma’s boat fishes seasonally, going out from Pier 47 and is approved for salmon and Dungeness crab resulting in fresh catches year-round. The menu regularly features whole crabs, chowders, grilled fish and house
SUSHI RAN Japanese Sample innovative small plates just big enough to share before enjoying some of the best sushi the Bay Area has to offer; the prices don’t deter the herd of enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake. Just stopping by? The wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. Reservations are required in the main room. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620, sushiran.com s $$ Í LD TASTE OF THE HIMALAYAS Himalayan Popular for lunch and dinner, enjoy authentic food from a faraway region. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.331.1335, sausalitotasteofthe himalayas.com b $$ S LD New THAITANIC STREET FOOD Thai Sausalito gets a new Thai spot from the owners of My Thai in San Rafael and Novato. The nautical-themed restaurant offers Bangkok street favorites like Sriracha wings, pad Thai and barbecued meats. 1001 Bridgeway, 415.331.8007 thai tanicstreetfood.com $$ S Í LD
TIBURON DON ANTONIO TRATTORIA Italian Located in Tiburon’s Ark Row, this trattoria serves authentic Italian cuisine in a quaint setting. Traditional selections include chicken piccata, veal marsala and housemade pesto. 114 Main St, 415.435.0400, donantoniotrattoria.com b $$ D NEW MORNING CAFE American Sit outside or in at this casual cafe. On a sunny morning, the place is filled with locals enjoying the sun and extensive breakfast menu; lunch is served as well. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4315 S Í BL RUSTIC BAKERY California This location of the beloved bakery offers the same menu as the other locations as well as outdoor dining. Enjoy a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pastries on the boardwalk. 1550 Tiburon Blvd, 415.797.6123, rusticbakery.com b $$ S C BLD BR SALT & PEPPER American This sunfilled one-room restaurant, featuring hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, is an area favorite. Popular items include scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594 b S Í LD SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE American The updated menu at this seaside institution features local organic produce and sustainably sourced
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RANCHO NICASIO American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from crispy calamari to braised lamb shanks, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. Be sure to stop in for happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (Nicasio). 1 Old Rancheria Road, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º
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Butternut Squash Ravioli SERVES 4
Ingredients Spinach Pasta Dough 5 ounces fresh spinach, blanched and squeezed dry 1 pound all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 6 large egg yolks 1 large egg 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Filling 1 medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup toasted walnuts ¼ cup mascarpone cheese ¼ cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water) Sauce 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup toasted and chopped walnuts 3 sage leaves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of salt Finely grated Parmesan for garnish
Butternut squash ravioli at Il Davide.
AVID H AYDON’S CULINA RY journey began when he was 15 and a chance dishwashing gig landed him in the world of fine French dining. “My best friend’s dad owned La Petite Auberge — an old-school French restaurant in San Rafael — and I filled in for him [as kitchen help] one night,” he says. Three years later Haydon dedicated himself to mastering Italian cuisine and as a junior partner co-opened Cafe Ristorante Italia in 1987. But the idea of top chef beckoned to the driven Haydon and he set his ambitions on opening a restaurant of his own. Il Davide, launched in June 1995, has been in business almost 25 years. “We’ve stayed so popular because we’ve been changing all the time and have listened to the clients; you have to listen to the clients,” Haydon says. “I believe in an evolved menu and we have an ambitious one with about 45 dishes.” Meanwhile, consistent quality and meeting of expectations is also key: “When people ask me for a recipe I know I’ve made it right.” With that in mind, Haydon has authored the cookbook To the Taste, available for purchase in the restaurant: “I got sick of people asking me for recipes,” he says with a laugh. Here he outlines how to make butternut squash ravioli, aka ravioli di zucca. “This is a lovely fall and winter dish inspired by the holiday season; the toasted walnuts are wonderful and pureed in the filling.” ildavide.net KASIA PAWLOWSKA
To Prepare Make the dough 1 In the bowl of a food processor, combine the blanched spinach, flour and salt. Process to mix well. With the machine running, add the egg yolks, egg and olive oil through the feed tube, and process until mixture resembles wet cornmeal, about 2 minutes. 2 Take a handful of dough at a time and form into a firm ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. Roll out each dough ball to the thinnest setting on a pasta machine, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Make the ravioli 1 Heat the oven to 375°F. Brush the butternut squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side-down on a baking sheet, transfer to the oven and bake until soft, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. 2 While the squash is baking, puree the walnuts in a food processor to form a paste. 3 Scoop the squash meat into the food processor with the walnut puree. Add the mascarpone, ricotta, Parmesan, butter and nutmeg. Puree to blend and season with salt and pepper. 4 Transfer the filling to a pastry bag. Cut the rolled-out pasta into 4-inch squares, placing them in a row on a long work surface. Brush each square with the egg wash. Pipe or spoon a large tablespoon of filling into the center of half of the pasta squares. Place the remaining sheets on top of the squares, pressing the air out around the mound of filling. Crimp the edges with the tines of a fork and place on a lightly floured surface such as a cookie sheet. 5 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Make the sauce While the water is heating, heat the cream in a large sauté pan over high heat. When it begins to bubble up and rise, add the butter, walnuts, sage, nutmeg and salt, stirring or swirling the pan to mix the ingredients. Keep warm. Cook and serve 1 Place 12 raviolis in the boiling water and cook until they float, 3 to 4 minutes. Strain the pasta with a skimming spoon or “spider” and add to the sauce. 2 To serve, place 3 raviolis on 4 plates. Spoon the sauce with walnuts over the ravioli and garnish with grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
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Out & About / DINE newest venture a few blocks down in the former Pine Cone Diner. The fast-casual eatery with chef Aaron Wright (formerly of Tavern at Lark Creek) at the helm serves up favorites like rotisserie chicken, smoked oysters and creamed corn. Happy hour weekly from 2–4 p.m. 60 Fourth St, 415.663.0303 sidestreet-prs.com b $$ Í LD º SIR & STAR AT THE OLEMA California The historic inn has reopened as a roadhouse-style restaurant featuring rustic decor and a delicious yet affordable menu. Try the house-made bread and honey butter, the kale Caesar and the stuffed quail, then come back and work your way through the entire menu — most items are $20 or less (Olema). 10000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.663.1034, sirandstar.com b $$ S C D STATION HOUSE CAFE American Fresh local homegrown foods are showcased for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in on weekends (5 p.m. on Sundays) for live music and wine, beer and cocktails (Point Reyes Station). 11180 Highway 1, 415.663.1515, stationhousecafe.com s $$ S Í C BLD BR º THE SIREN CANTEEN American/Mexican Where in Northern California can you enjoy a taco at a restaurant nestled directly under a lifeguard tower? At The Siren Canteen of course. Opened in the summer of 2014, this smart beach shack perched on the sandy shores of Stinson serves up burritos,
burgers and creamy Meyer lemon milk shakes. Though the food is solid, we think the BYOW option with a $10 corkage fee and milliondollar views is reason enough to give this shack a shout-out. 3201 Hwy 1, 415.868.1777, thesirencanteen.com b $ Í LD
SAN FRANCISCO /EAST BAY AUGUST 1 FIVE Indian Focusing on seasonal offerings inspired by the regional cuisines of northern and central India, the cuisine breaks away from expected dishes like curry. For the interior, owner Hetal Shah worked with designer Craige Walters to create a refined yet inviting atmosphere to serve modern Indian food interpretations. 524 Van Ness Ave, 415.771.5900, august1five.com s $$ LD º AQ RESTAURANT & BAR California AQ takes seasonal to the next level, not only adapting the menu but also transforming the decor of the entire venue to match the weather outside. 1085 Mission St, 415.341.9000, aq-sf.com s $$$ Í D BENU Asian/French Plan on a formal and sophisticated evening. The compositions on the tasting menu provide a full experience of this restaurant’s unique Asian fusion cuisine. 22 Hawthorne St, 415.685.4860, benusf.com b $$$ C D CLIFF HOUSE California Great food, beautiful view and lots of history — what else could
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Out & About / DINE you want? An awardwinning wine list? They have that too. Not only does Cliff ouse boast a popular Sunday champagne brunch, it also focuses on local, organic, sustainable ingredients and seafood on its everyday menu. 1090 Point Lobos, 415.386.3330, cliffhouse.c s $$ S BLD New CONTRADA Italian Chef Jason Tuley (formerly of Picco in Larkspur) brings his own creativity to classic Cal-Ital cuisine. The restaurant boasts a 22-seat patio and a vast selection of wine. Expect dishes like crispy fingerling potatoes, beef brisket and pork shoulder meatballs, made complete with a decadent dessert selection. 2136 Union St, 415.926.8916 contradasf.com b $$$ Í D BR º DABBA Indian Inspired by the Indian-Mexican restaurant Avatar’s in Mill Valley, this latest twist on the concept comes from tech entrepreneur
Andy Mercy and former French Laundry and Spruce chef, Walter Abrams. Applying Abrams’ precision, palate and creativity to global culinary traditions, Dabba offers worldly flavors “wrapped in a California state of mind.” 71 Stevenson St, 415.236.3984, dabba.com b $$ Í LD 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 s $$$ S C LD HOTEL MAC RESTAURANT American This establishment has been serving American classics since 1911. Executive chef Jaime Molina’s seasonal menu features freshly prepared fish and favorites
like Chicken Cordon Bleu. Weekly specials including Friday’s half off ottles of wine keep patrons coming back (Richmond). 50 Washington Ave, 510.233.0576, hotelmac restaurant.com s $$ C LD º KIN KHAO Thai From spicy curries to pad kee mao (drunken noodles with pork), this San Francisco eatery is sure to impress. 55 Cyril Magnin St, 415.362.7456, kinkhao.com s $$$ S LD º New LORD STANLEY American In the short time it’s been open, this eatery by husbandand-wife team Rupert and Carrie Blease has earned a Michelin star two years in a row and three-and-a-half stars from SF Chronicle restaurant critic Michael Bauer. The onion petals with sherry vinegar is a favorite and not to be missed. 2065 Polk St, SF 415.872.5512, lord stanleysf.com b $$$ D
MAYBECK’S American BIX and Fog City alums Erik Lowe and Aaron Toensing serve inventive American standards like St. Louis–style toasted raviolis and green chileapple pie with a cheddar cheese crust. The chefs explore regional culinary traditions and translate them into a Northern Californian lexicon as evidenced by their playful menu and a Negroni-centered bar. 3213 Scott St, 415.939.2726, maybecks.com s $$ C D
MERITAGE American Nestled in the Claremont Hotel and Spa, the sweeping views and refined American cuisine are two reasons to visit this special occasion hotspot. Partnerships with local purveyors ensure that dishes highlight fresh seafood and produce. Start with lobster cocktail and finish with Death By Chocolate Cake for a decadent experience (Berkeley). 41 Tunnel Road, 510.549.8510, fairmont.com s $$$ S BLD
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 s $$$ LD
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These listings are not intended to be a full review of the business, rather a quick guide to some of the most popular restaurants in the county. For more restaurant listings, visit us online at marinmagazine.com/dine.
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RangeCafe Bar and Grill, located on the course at Peacock Gap Golf Club, offers a delicious array of dining options. Enjoy weekend brunch and seasonal specials or stop in for Happy Hour drinks and appetizers. All our dishes are prepared fresh and sourced from local ingredients. RANGECAFE
333 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael, CA 415.454.6450 rangecafe.net
Why choose a single cut when you can feast on a dozen specialty cooked meats on live embers presented by dashing servers? Pikanhas Brazilian Steakhouse has developed a faithful, highranked following. Come visit our cozy restaurant for an outstanding experience! PIKANHAS BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
25 W. Richmond Ave, Pt Richmond, CA 510.237.7585 pikanhassteakhouse.com
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the DISH EAT, DRINK AND BE ENTERTAINED
Visit the Seafood Peddler for the freshest seafood Marin has to offer, shipped in daily from the east coast to West! Enjoy the view indoors or enjoy our beautiful fl wer lined patio. Come enjoy our daily Happy Hour (including weekends) from 4:00 to 7:00PM. SEAFOOD PEDDLER
303 Johnson Street, Sausalito, CA 415.332.1492 seafoodpeddler.com
Sitting atop the Bay with unobstructed views, Scoma’s delights with incredibly fresh, creative food and warm, personal service. We offer steaming whole crabs, hearty chowders, clams, perfectly grilled fish and specialties. Seasonal offerings and perennial favorites keep the menu as lively as the daily catch. SCOMA’S SAUSALITO
588 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 415.332.9551 scomassausalito.com
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Consistently voted “Best of Marin,” Comforts offers fine city and homestyle food. Our menus change frequently to refle t what is fresh, local and in season. We offer breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, as well as take-out and catering services. The holidays are around the corner - let Comforts provide you with an easy and delicious holiday feast! For more information, contact Comforts Catering.
HARMONY RESTAURANT
Strawberry Village, Mill Valley, CA 415.381.5300 harmonyrestaurantgroup.com
COMFORTS
335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 415.454.9840 comfortscafe.com
The cuisines of Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet make for a Himalaya-themed culinary showcase at this casual eatery. We specialize in a unique regional cuisine, bringing out the best fl vors in Himalayan-spiced lamb, fish, chicken, vegetables and more. Serving Sausalito since 2010.
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Enjoy wonderful dim sum delicacies, hand crafted each day using the freshest seasonal selections of local ingredients, paired with premium sakes, imported Asian beers, and superb California wines. Join us in our dining room or visit our takehome store for quick meals or full menu to go. Catering available.
A block away from the Rafael, Vin Antico for pre movie oysters, or small bites after the movie. Our chef’s counter is specifically designed for dinner and a show. San Rafael’s only Farm to Table restaurant. Lunch and dinner. Happy Hour Mon-Fri, full bar, private dining space. Speakeasy will reopen Winter of 2017.
TASTE OF THE HIMALAYAS
2633 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 415.331.1335 sausalitotasteofthehimalayas.com
VIN ANTICO
881 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 415.721.0600 vinantico.com
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On the Scene
S N A P S H OT S F R O M S P EC I A L E V E N T S I N M A R I N A N D S A N F R A N C I S CO
E D I T E D B Y DA N I E L J E W E T T
Natalie Phillips and Michael Pritchard
Mike Smith, Joel Bartlett, Dan Steadman and Ed Rossi
Patrick McNeil and Duffy and Ron Hurwin
• HALLECK CREEK RANCH FUNDRAISER Hoby Wedler was the guest of honor at Halleck Creek’s September 15 event at Rancho Nicasio that raised funds for the ranch’s therapeutic horseback riding programs.
Dennis and Susan Gilardi and Elliot Levin
• WHISTLESTOCK It was a bigger and groovier Whistlestock at Marin Center September 24 featuring food trucks, drinks, a costume contest and lots of live music.
Gary Lion, Steve Talan, Elisabeth Setten, Nini Lion and LeAnne White
MO DELONG (HALLECK CREEK); DEBRA TARRANT (WHISTLESTOCK)
• TWISTED CIRCUS The Art Works Downtown September 16 fundraiser was enjoyed by over 350 people and raised money for arts programming in Marin.
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• HARVEST DINNER Guests at the Marin Art and Garden Center’s September 22 event enjoyed botanical cocktails and dinner under the stars, all benefiting the Edible Garden. Mary and Bill Poland and Diane Doodha
MO DELONG (HARVEST DINNER); DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY (SF SYMPHONY)
• SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY’S OPENING NIGHT GALA Worldrenowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma was featured and guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and an after-party as the symphony celebrated its 106th season on September 14.
Corrine and David Dixon
Michael Tilson Thomas and Yo-Yo Ma
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Marin Magazine Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation, PS Form 3526-R. 1. Publication Title: Marin Magazine. 2. Publication Number: 024-898. 3. Filing Date: September 22, 2017. 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly. 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: Twelve (12). 6. Annual Subscription Price: $12.00. 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: One Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Sausalito, CA 94965. Contact Person: Nikki Wood; Telephone: (415) 332-4800. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: Marin Magazine, One Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Sausalito, CA 94965. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor and Managing Editor: Nikki Wood, Publisher, One Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Sausalito, CA 94965; Mimi Towle, Executive Editor, One Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Sausalito, CA 94965; Daniel Jewett, Managing Editor, One Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Sausalito, CA 94965. 10. Owner: Fawkes Marin LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, c/o Make It Better Media, 1200 Central Ave., Ste. 300, Wilmette, IL 60091; Susan Noyes, Sole Member, 1200 Central Ave., Ste. 300, Wilmette, IL 60091. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None. 12. (Does not apply.) 13. Publication Title: Marin Magazine. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data: October 2017. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Average Number of Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months; Number of Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: A. Total Number of Copies: Average: 37,511; Actual: 37,803. B. Legitimate Paid and/or Requested Distribution: 1: Outside County Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: Average: 0; Actual 0. 2. In-County Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: Average: 22,624; Actual: 21,870. 3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS: Average: 326; Actual: 355. 4. Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS: Average: 0; Actual: 0. C. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation: Average: 22,950; Actual: 22,225. D. Nonrequested Distribution: 1. Outside County Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541: Average: 11,129; Actual: 12,222. 2. InCounty Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541: Average: 0; Actual: 0. 3. Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail: Average: 0; Actual: 0. 4) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail: Average: 2,784; Actual: 2,751. E. Total Nonrequested Distribution: Average: 13,913; Actual: 14,973. F. Total Distribution: Average: 36,863; Actual: 37,198. G. Copies not Distributed: Average: 648; Actual: 605. H. Total: Average: 37,511; Actual: 37,803. I. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation: Average: 62%; Actual: 60%. 16. Electronic Copy Circulation. (Does not apply) 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the November 2017 issue of this publication. 18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager or Owner: Nikki Wood, President / Editorial Director. Date: September 22, 2017.
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Marin Home FRO M TO U R S A N D M A K EOV E R S TO D ECO R AT IV E D E TA I L S A N D R E A LTO R I N S I G H T S
Whiling away the day on the front porch is a great way to relax, unwind and meet the new neighbors.
OUT OF THE FOG
A new home in San Rafael provides the perfect excuse to leave the city. BY DAWN MARGOLIS DENBERG • PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER
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Marin Home / BACKSTORY
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ARIN COUNTY IS flush with ex-
urbanites. People migrate for a variety of reasons, including better schools and more real estate value. But for Marilyn Allen it was mostly about weather. “I hate the fog,” Allen says. “I complained all the time about having to wear a winter coat all summer.” Still, no one, including her realtor, thought she’d actually pull the trigger to buy a home in Marin. “I’d been looking for a few years,” she recalls. And after 41 years in the same house, the decision to relocate didn’t come without a lot of soul-searching. The final push came after Allen’s daughter previewed a single-family home in the Strand, a brand-new waterfront community on Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael. “She called me up and said, ‘This could be perfect for you.’ ” She was right. The three-bedroom, twoand-a-half-bath home — a stone’s throw from the bay — suits Allen well. “The summers are
finally sunny,” she says with a smile. “Plus, there’s a walking path along the shore that I’m on twice a day with the dog.” In addition to better weather, Allen liked the idea of owning a brand-new home: “It wasn’t completely finished when I bought it, so I was able to have a say in both the carpet and wall paint colors.” After closing, she further customized the space by adding built-ins to the living room and a bookshelf to the kitchen island and turning a coat closet into a walk-in food pantry. The landscape in the front is planted and maintained by the homeowners’ association. The backyard, which Allen refers to as her “sanctuary,” was her responsibility. To create a tranquil space, she added texture and color to the floor of the back porch: “It was a plain gray concrete.” She hired Artistic License of San Rafael to clear the wood chips from the yard and added a large stone patio. To improve the aesthetics and add to the calm, she surrounded her new hardscape with
flowers and greenery and installed a fountain to block ambient noise. New digs require new furnishings. “My old house was very traditional,” Allen says. “This space called for more contemporary pieces.” She bought some of her picks, like the dining table, from a central California artisan, Roger Combs. “He ordered me a glass top and had the whole thing delivered,” she says. A plan for the living room, which includes two McGuire chairs and a custom upholstered sofa, was left to interior designer John Tobler of San Francisco. Allen was, however, able to repurpose a few of her favorite old pieces, including an olive-green sofa, which serves as an anchor piece in the upstairs loft. And while she still makes regular trips to the city — visiting friends and family there at least once a week — she has zero regrets about her decision to relocate. “It’s such a friendly community,” she says. “I get plenty of privacy, but now I also have all these really great people around me as neighbors.” m
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THE DETAILS WHAT SHE BOUGHT A threebedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Cape Cod–style home WHERE SHE BOUGHT The Strand neighborhood in San Rafael BUYER’S AGENT Susan Hewitt at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International LISTING AGENT Garrett Frakes at Polaris Pacifi THE STATS Price per square foot for similar homes in the neighborhood: $716
Opposite: Bookshelves in a kitchen island are the perfect place to stash favorite recipe books. This page, clockwise from top: Custom builtins highlight the homeowner’s personal treasures; Marilyn’s “sanctuary;” double vanity sinks; chandelier from Lunaria; Marilyn with her daughter, Christine, and granddaughter Nikki.
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Marin Home / GARDEN STAMP OF APPROVAL Trying to find successful ways to clean the air in space stations, NASA conducted numerous studies and found that certain plants remove harmful airborne pollutants like ammonia, benzene and formaldehyde produced by furniture, paint and certain cleaners. How It Works Plants take in water, air and chemicals through their leaves and roots. Like nutrients, pollutants are broken down in the plant’s roots and made into something the plant can use and then fresh oxygen is released. Mood Freshener Houseplants help reduce stress, headaches and anxiety because an indoor brush with nature can produce the same relaxing calm that the great outdoors provides. The A-list Coming in at No. 1 for promoting good health is English ivy. This plant is proven to reduce mold by 94 percent, which in turn reduces fatigue and allergies. Other top choices are aloe vera — the gel has healing qualities and the plant’s released oxygen improves the air — and Sansevieria, which absorbs carbon dioxide. Good Vibes For additional plant goodness, try peace lily, a reliable bloomer and fuss-free (plus, it humidifies the air with its high transpiration rate); golden pothos, which stays green even in dark conditions and is a true mood enhancer; parlor palm, which, while emitting a tropical vibe, is also stellar at removing benzene and gases, so it’s best to place it around new off-gassing furniture; and Boston fern, a classic that requires little maintenance and gets high marks for clearing out formaldehyde. Find the Zone Know what each plant likes it terms of light and water. Also, place well-suited plants in your “breathing zone,” usually within six feet of where you lounge or catch some z’s.
Breathe Deep
Houseplants improve the air and your mood.
BY KIER HOLMES
Winter is the season when we start spending more time indoors and start feeling a little overwhelmed — even blue — about all those hectic holiday obligations. Luckily, adding some green can boost indoor air quality and your overall outlook. Here are the top, and easiest (you won’t need a horticulture degree to keep them alive), houseplants to chase away air pollutants and the bah humbugs. Take a deep, fresh breath and read on.
makes it easy to properly water,” says Xander Wessells, co-owner of Green Jeans Garden Supply in Mill Valley. “Take your plant outside and douse it with water to clean off dust or to knock down pests, but remember to bring it right back inside to avoid shocking it,” she says. As to favorites, she’s partial to the twisted tendrils and fragrant flower of hoya.
KIER HOLMES
TIPS FROM THE EXPERT “An important thing is to situate your houseplant in a way that
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Marin Home / STYLE
The Mindful Mudroom
It’s a place for everything, even style.
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BY PJ BREMIER H AT’S THE H A RDEST-WORKING but most over-
looked room in the home? The mudroom, of course. Why not splash some style on the space that helps you organize your errands, stash your coats and shoes, keep your umbrellas handy, and corral your children’s homework? Here, we chose a natural look for the mudroom but others can be bold or unexpected. Go nautical, embrace botanicals, branch out with birds, wax whimsical, celebrate classicism, make it modern or play with color.
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1Our Division entry starter kit (10 components), $1,035, The Container Store (Corte Madera), 415.945.9755, containerstore.com 2 Oversize aged rustic wall clock, $110, Pier 1 Imports, 415.256.9853 (San Rafael) or 415.897.4460 (Novato), pier1.com 3 Mudroom Picket Fence message center shelf by Martha Stewart Living, $95, Home Depot (San Rafael), 415.458.8675, homedepot.com 4Classic “Dog Toys” toy bin in 100 percent jute by Harry Barker, $18, harrybarker.com 5 “Well, Hello There” Coir doormat, $23, West Elm (Mill Valley), 415.388.2950, westelm.com
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Corte Madera: Classic Remodeled Gem in Chapman Park
Extensively remodeled and upgraded in 2017, this Spanish Mediterranean home was originally built in 1930. Beautifully renovated with high quality finishes throughout. Thoughtfully designed to preserve the classic charm while modernizing and opening up the floor plan for great indoor outdoor flow and light. Four spacious bedrooms. Three new bathrooms with gorgeous finishes. The new kitchen is a delight, with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and double glass doors to a new deck overlooking the back yard. The family room below opens directly to the back yard patio, level lawn, and outdoor dining area. Lower Chapman park is coveted for its easy accessibility and friendly vintage atmosphere. Walk or bike to school, the park, cafe, restaurants, recreational fields and pathways. Great commute location too: easy access to 101; Golden Gate Transit and Larkspur Ferry. Award Winning Schools!
www.516Manzanita.com GREENBRAE
TIBURON
JUST SOLD | 23 VIA LA CUMBRE JUST SOLD | 75 EASTVIEW Represented the buyers for this upgraded 4 Represented the buyers for this artistic, remodeled bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in lower Greenbrae. 3 bedroom home overlooking Tiburon’s Main Street/ArkRow. Glorious water views!
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945 VIA CASITAS | OFFERED AT $679,000 Kentfield Schools, Easy Greenbrae Commute! Sunny aerie w/high ceilings, 2 bedrooms +loft, 2 baths. Nice upgrades, Low HOA dues! 945ViaCasitas.com
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415.272.3799 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATE
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California Lifestyle Collection
2820 Scott Street, San Francisco SanFranciscoShowcase2008.com
143 Reserve Road, St. Helena 143ReserveRoad.com
$29,500,000
$6,388,000
27 Upper Road, Ross RossGrandEstate.com
189 Reserve Road, St. Helena 189ReserveRoad.com
$18,888,000
2910 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena SpringMountainEstateNapaValley.com
$33,150,000
$5,850,000
71 Bellevue Avenue, Belvedere BelvedereShores.com
$5,995,000
$2,500,000
Lot 7, St. Helena Lot7ReserveRoad.com
$2,250,000
PENDING
29 Eucalyptus Road, Belvedere 29EucalyptusRd.com
$3,580,000
SOLD
80 Gilmartin Drive, Tiburon Represented Buyer
SOLD
$4,250,000
SOLD
2 Southridge Drive, Tiburon 2SouthridgeTiburon.com
109 Bulkley Avenue, Sausalito 109BulkleyAve.com
31 Meadow Hill Drive, Tiburon 31MeadowHillTiburon.com
SOLD
Sold at $4,000,000 Listed at $3,500,000
SOLD
Sold at $2,700,000 Listed at $2,495,000
267 Corte Madera Avenue, Corte Madera $2,495,000 267CorteMaderaAve.com Represented Seller
426 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon Represented Buyer
$3,150,000
SOLD
11 Belvedere Avenue, Belvedere 11BelvedereAve.com
Sold at $6,457,000 Listed at $6,295,000
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Direct Line 415.435.1600
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An Extraordinary Addition The Applegarth+Warrin Team Nearly $1 Billion in Sales
Marin Specialists
Max Applegarth
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415.298.7600 m.applegarth@ggsir.com CalBRE# 01423191
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Novato
50StAndrews.com
Unparalleled Views in Marin Country Club 50 Saint Andrews Drive is an extraordinary custom residence built in 1991 and is nestled against Big Rock Ridge, offering unobstructed views of several of Marin Country Club fairways, the entire Ignacio Valley and San Pablo Bay. Perfectly sited on 2.33Âą acres, this open concept contemporary home was designed to maximize privacy and the unparalleled views from nearly every room. Stylishly created with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, an office and 3700+ sq ft, featuring a limestone entry, formal living and dining room with a wall of windows, a sleek gourmet kitchen and wine bar, stunning hardwood floors, plus a spacious master suite with retreat. Enjoy the country club lifestyle and the multiple terraces with world-class views, ideal for entertaining. This impressive home is like no other.
Julie Widergren 415.827.8727
j.widergren@ggsir.com MarinRealEstateNow.com CalBRE# 01402872
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Lori Saia Odisio 415.747.6707
l.odisio@ggsir.com LoriOdisio.com CalBRE# 01249475
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Stinson Beach Listings
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5 Calle del Sierra 5Sierra.com
A rare opportunity to own a triple parcel compound just steps from the beach. Spacious, handcrafted, chic coastal living. 6 bed/3.5 bath with separate 1 bed/1 bath cottage.
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Eichler-like modern with sweeping ocean views and floor to ceiling windows on nearly half acre flat lot. 3 bed/2.5 bath plus 2-Car Garage.
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Private building site perched above Stinson Beach with stunning ocean views. This rare ž¹ acre property is the first highlands parcel available in over a decade.
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A serene escape with views of the Pacific, Mt. Tam, and the sounds of the surf-break. 3 bed/2 bath hillside home.
The Sherfey Group #1 in Sales Volume and Units Sold in Stinson Beach in 2016
3605 Shoreline Highway Stinson Beach, California Cell | 415.203.2648 Office | 415.868.9200
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1160 Simmons This very special private home is on almost an acre, offers spacious 4 bedrooms plus office or 5th bedroom, and 4 bathrooms. Open floor plan has beautiful cathedral ceilings and many skylights that let in an abundance of natural light. Enjoy a formal dining room, family room and formal living room both with fireplaces. Pool, hot tub, sauna, sport court, garden area and much more.
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607 Nevada Street This townhome is as are rare as the HOA dues of 65.00 a month, and has a private 2-car garage. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has cathedral ceilings, light and open living, with decks on off both the living and dining rooms, with hot tub. Close to ferry, harbor, restaurants, and all Sausalito has to offer.
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607Nevada.com
Brian Byers 415.602.7915 b.byers@ggsir.com BrianByers.com CalBRE# 01386695
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BREATHTAKING VIEWS 71 Inverness Drive, San Rafael. Featuring panoramic views of the bay, 2 bridges, and Mt. Tam, this sophisticated & architecturally interesting home located in coveted Loch Lomond offers an abundance of light, all the living space with master suite on the main level, gourmet chef’s kitchen, 2 fireplaces, wood floors, spacious patios with outdoor kitchen, gardens, hot tub and infinity pool + 4 additional roomy bedrooms on separate floor. 3-car garage. Perfect setup for entertaining. 71Inverness.com
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Nestled on a cul-de-sac at the base of Tamalpais Hills, near lush hiking trails. Only a short distance to downtown, this property affords total privacy and few neighbors.
10SunsetWay.com
629TamalpiasAve.com
Phillipa Criswell
Toni Abruzzo-Ramirez
p.criswell@ggsir.com GoldenGateSIR.com CalBRE# 01388047
t.abruzzo@ggsir.com GoldenGateSIR.com CalBRE# 00569398
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190 Rancho Drive, Tiburon Offered at $2,595,000 190RanchoDrive.com
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145 Chapel Drive, Mill Valley Offered at $4,750,000 145ChapelDrive.com
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229 Ricardo Road, Mill Valley Offered at $1,995,000 229Ricardo.com
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431 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley Offered at $3,650,000 431EastStrawberry.com SOLD
1226 Shelter Bay, Mill Valley: Offered at $719,000
Additional 2017 Sales 220 Reed Boulevard, Mill Valley: SOLD! Offered at $1,975,000 6 Vista del Sol, Mill Valley: SOLD! Offered at $2,525,000 Represented the Buyers 233 Molino Avenue, Mill Valley: SOLD! Offered at $1,675,000 153 South Ridgewood Road, Kentfield 133 Tamalpais Avenue, Mill Valley: SOLD! Offered at $1,595,000 | 4 Offers Offered at $2,795,000 21 Central Drive, Mill Valley: SOLD! Offered at $750,000 | 8 Offers 153SouthRidgewoodRoad.com 41 Cypress Place, Sausalito: SOLD! Offered at $665,000 | 5 Offers 4 Presidio Ct. Corte Madera: SOLD! Offered at $1,795,000
622 Sausalito Boulevard, Sausalito Offered at $2,650,000 622SausalitoBlvd.com
Joan Kermath, MBA
Marin Luxury Property Professional 415.233.3031 Marin Platinum Group (MPG) Top Agent Network (TAN)
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Tiburon
$6,500,000 Ross
San Rafael
$6,195,000 Tiburon
Artful Japanese Living | 5 BD | 6.5 BA
Rare Waterfront Oasis | 5 BD | 6.5 BA
Newly Renovated | 4 BD | 6 BA
Timeless Paradise | 4 BD | 4.5 BA
$10,500,000 Tiburon
Private Estate Lot | 14.5± Acres
$9,495,000 Belvedere
$47,000,000
$20,000,000
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Bill Bullock 415.384.4000 CalBRE# 00837358
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$6,950,000 Nicasio
Cliffside Contemporary | 4 BD | 4.5 BA
GLOBALESTATES.COM
Equestrian Estate | 62+ ACRES
$15,000,000
Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720
CalBRE# 01159670
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$6,950,000 Nicasio
$15,000,000
Artful Japanese Living | 5 BD | 6.5 BA
Rare Waterfront Oasis | 5 BD | 6.5 BA
Hilltop Contemporary | 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HALF BA
Bill Bullock 415.384.4000 CalBRE# 00837358
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Timeless Paradise | 4 BD | 4.5 BA
$11,500,000 Tiburon
Private Estate Lot | 14.5± Acres
$37,000,000
Waterfront Lot with San Francisco Views
Cliffside Contemporary | 4 BD | 4.5 BA
GLOBALESTATES.COM
Equestrian Estate | 62+ ACRES
Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720
CalBRE# 01159670
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From the moment you enter the private verdant garden with limestone path leading to this French country-inspired home, you feel as though you have stepped into a serene waterfront sanctuary. The 4,995Âą sq. ft. home is located on prestigious Cliff Road and is defined by grand, light-filled living spaces, manicured stepped grounds and panoramic views spanning from the San Francisco skyline to the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Tamalpais. The home comprises three levels. The main level is entered through a formal foyer with curved vaulted ceilings and stone floors leading to living and dining areas, a family room adjacent to an updated gourmet kitchen, a library and multiple view-side terraces. The lower level is accessed by a triple-height, dramatic spiral stone staircase and features an expansive master suite with dual walk-in closets, spa-like bath and sitting room, an en suite bedroom and two additional bedrooms. Below is an 410Âą sq. ft. guest house with private access, wet bar and full bath. A detached two-car garage, home gym, established rose garden with meandering gravel paths and a front yard oasis with fountain, pergola and fire table further this grand cliff side home.
Bill Bullock 415.384.4000 CalBRE# 00837358
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Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720
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SANTA ROSA $5,975,000
SAN RAFAEL $3,200,000
SONOMA $1,875,000
6902 Plum Ranch Road | 4bd/3.5ba M. Stornetta/S. White | 707.815.8749 PlumRanchEstate.com
58 Bret Harte Lane | 5bd/5.5ba Donna Goldman | 415.509.2427 58BretHarteLane.com
21533 Hyde Road | 3bd/3ba Mark Stornetta | 707.815.8749 21533HydeRoad.com
SAN FRANCISCO $1,599,000
SAN ANSELMO $1,495,000
NOVATO $1,320,000
1431 Baker Street #A & #B | 4bd/2ba B. Brody/A. Lash | 415.987.2384 1431BakerSt.com
106 Humboldt Avenue | 4bd/2ba Kimberly Hering | 415.699.1617 102Humboldt.com
30 La Placita Court | 5bd/4ba Jonathan Marks | 415.307.0505 30LaPlacita.com
SAN RAFAEL $1,025,000
NAPA $820,000
KENWOOD PRICE UPON REQUEST
230 Ridgewood Drive | 3bd/2ba Jonathan Marks | 415.307.0505 230Ridgewood.com
2211 Mount Veeder Road | 2bd/2ba Valerie Castellana | 415.533.9211 2211MountVeeder.com
301 Adobe Canyon Road | 3bd/3.5ba Valerie Castellana | 415.533.9211 SonomaKenwoodEstate.com
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SUMMERLAND, CA, USA
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
MEADS BAY, ANGUILLA
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: WHSD $26,500,000
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: WVTW $24,353,943
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: ZLGZ $14,500,000
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: LJUT $9,950,000
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: MRUT $9,281,502
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: YBPY $3,671,158
PUERTO AVENTURAS, MEXICO
CONSTANTIA, SOUTH AFRICA
ZOLLIKON/ZH, SWITZERLAND
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: KZVD $2,790,000
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: NUED $929,451
LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: SHPD PRICE UPON REQUEST
APR.COM Over 30 Real Estate Offices Serving The Bay Area Including 6 Offices in Marin County 415.755.1111
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WHERE EXCELLENCE LIVES Luxury is bearing the hallmark of one of real estate’s most iconic names. Luxury is having not just one real estate professional working for you — but a global network of 88,000 Coldwell Banker ® affiliated sales agents in 3,000 offices in 49 countries and territories who can share the beauty of your home with an affluent audience worldwide. Luxury is knowing that you have representation that sells more than $129.6 million in million+ homes each day.* Dare to indulge. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury SM COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
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Greenbrae 415.461.3000, 415.461.2020 | Larkspur 415.927.3002 | Mill Valley 415.384.0667, 415.388.5060 Novato 415.897.3000 | San Anselmo 415.721.1005 | San Rafael 415.456.3000 | Tiburon 415.435.1000 *Average daily sales. Data based on closed and recorded transaction sides of homes sold for more than $1 million (USD$) or more as reported by the U.S. Coldwell Banker franchise system for the calendar year 2016. ©2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks are registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. CalBRE License #01908304.
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880 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, MILL VALLEY | $4,995,000 | homecb.com/880Edgewood On the Southern ridge of Mt. Tamalpais sits a stunning estate property situated on approx. 7.4 acres. The 3BR/3BA home is sophisticated and gracious, with abundant light from the 17’ floor-to-ceiling glass walls and sliding doors. Short drive or hike to downtown Mill Valley.
Ralph Gimpel
Joshua Deitch
415.516.3308 | ralphgimpel@gmail.com CalBRE #01025435
415.572.5433 | JoshuaDeitch.com CalBRE #01902477
©2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks are registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker has not and will not verify this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard this postcard; it is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. Real Estate Licensees affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are Independent Contractor Sales Associates and are not employees of NRT LLC., Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC or Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
Paragon Marin Introduces a New Position with the Addition of Caryn Crowe With the addition of Caryn Crowe to Paragon’s Marin office, agents can now enjoy the benefits of a licensed assistant on a case-by-case basis. This role serves as a new option for agents looking to manage their administrative support needs. Whether the need is for general help, recurring projects, social media, or listing assistance, Caryn is available so that agents can focus on their clients. An industry veteran and Marin County native, Caryn is passionate about providing the best service possible to our agents.
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A place for you to reach your potential. At Paragon, we take people from the life they have to the life they want. We're known for representing the most beautiful homes in the Bay Area. But Paragon is more than a residential real estate company. Diverse by design, our breadth of expertise also covers investment, new developments, commercial sales, and leasing. Our agent bench is deep: we hire the right people and provide second-to-none support and training resources. Our community of top-tier agents has built a successful business with a best-in-class reputation, and we are invested in helping all of our agents achieve their life and sales goals.
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ANALYSIS STRATEGY STAGING
MARKETING NEGOTIATING CLOSING
RECENT SALES 565 OAK AVENUE San Anselmo
1316 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE San Anselmo
145 RIDGEWAY AVENUE Fairfax
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“Eric Gelman came in with a great plan, strategic and intelligent, showing a real feel for the market. He knew just what to do to make our home look its best, and show its best. We received nine great offers and sold in a week.”
ERIC GELMAN
415.686.1855 eric@ericgelman.com EricGelman.com
LIC# 01417335
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Unique Custom Estate in Marin County Romance and Luxury Bring the outdoor in by opening the 16ft Nana Glass wall to the inner courtyard and pool. Enjoy the view while sipping wine from the cellar. Warm floors keep you cozy all year round. This 5BR/5.5BA 6,474± sq. ft. home on 5.2± acre has it all. Minutes from wine country, SF, Smart Train and shopping. Bring all offers!!
Offered At $3,650,000
Jan Fleumer (415) 377-1936
Amazing Mount Tamalpais & Valley Views Gorgeous pano views from every room in this lovely Tiburon home featuring 3BR/2.5BA and 3,000± sq.ft. Nestled privately on .75± acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home has a spacious living room adjacent to a roomy solarium, and a formal dining room. The oversized master includes seating area that can also be used as a home office. There are private patios in front and back of the house. The home is in an excellent location with an easy commute to San Francisco.
Offered At $3,250,000
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Ray Bakowski (415) 608-7806
Country Club Estates Modern Farmhouse This modern farmhouse inspired, nearly one-acre gated estate has been redesigned, expanded and crafted to blend rustic elements with modern amenities. Over 4,500± sq.ft. with 5BR/6BA, a sprawling main house with centralized kitchen. Master suite (main level) including master bath with rain shower. Two view decks capture the expansive vistas of Mt. Tamalpais and the bay. The detached guest studio features a view deck! 355MargaritaDrive.com
Offered At $3,475,000
Paul Cingolano (415) 726-9630
Stunning Bay and City Views from Tiburon Gorgeous pano views from every room in this lovely Tiburon home featuring 3BR/2.5BA and 3,000± sq.ft. Nestled privately on .75± acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home has a spacious living room adjacent to a roomy solarium, and a formal dining room. The oversized master includes seating area that can also be used as a home office. There are private patios in front and back of the house. The Robert home is in an excellent location with an easy commute to San Bradley Francisco. Offered At $2,798,000 (415) 314-1314
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Mid-Century Design with Panoramic Views Breath-taking views from this sophisticated 2BR/2.5BA Sausalito mid-century home plus office with plans to convert to 3rd bedroom. Private and spacious sun-kissed entertaining decks, large living and formal dining rooms, hardwood floors, two-fireplaces, attached two-car garage. Large master suite with private deck, fireplace and walk-in closet. Easy access to 101, beaches, Marina and downtown Sausalito.
Offered At $1,895,000
Danielle Salk (415) 250-5361
Stunning Sonoma Beauty This stunning one level Ledson home is being offered for the first time in the East Side Estates. Situated in cul-desac location boasting 2947+/- sq.ft. and sited on a .27+/acre lot. It has a large usable living room with fireplace, spacious kitchen with Wolf cooktop and a family room with fireplace that opens to a private manicured backyard great for entertaining. Large master suite with fireplace. Three-car garage.
Offered At $1,699,000
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Luxury Living at Stonetree Golf Club Come experience luxury living at its finest at the prestigious Stonetree Golf Club! Nestled above the 15th fairway, this immaculate, 4,630Âą sq.ft. 4BR/3.5BA European style contemporary home features high ceilings, an open floor plan, commercial kitchen appliances, three fireplaces, and a large climate controlled wine cellar. Private gated community.
Offered At $1,885,000
Jennifer Kuschner (415) 497-7022
Coveted Indian Valley with Acreage
Kathleen Seibel (707) 484-9280
Absolutely dreamy property with wow factor and privacy. Feels like a slice of paradise with the beautiful fenced in pool area, huge lawn, gorgeous landscaping, huge area with raised beds, plenty of room for horse or build an ultimate playground. Tucked away in back of the house you’ll find a carport for three vehicles for a car collection, game room, you name it. Too many amazing features to list, this is a must see home!
Offered At $1,425,000
Colleen Cornell (415) 215-6346
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Charity is extremely passionate,detail oriented, works well under pressure, and has an unwavering focus on her clients and their needs. 415.336.2658 | charity@vanguardproperties.com |
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Each year, Vanguard chooses a select group of rising stars to participate in our 12-week Master’s Program designed to elevate the level of service these agents provide to their clients -- to you. Experienced agents and management alike
ERIN STYPULKOSKI Erin’s goal is to sell your home quickly, at its highest value, or to find and successfully negotiate, with your best interests in mind, for your new home or investment.
415.272.4210 | erin@vanguardmarin.com |
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dedicate their time and resources to ensure our principles of integrity, quality customer service, market knowledge and technical
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skills are carried on into the future.
Julia prides herself on being honest, a consistent communicator and hard-working and is devoted to her clients before, during and after each transaction.
Congratulations to these exceptional real estate professionals for completion
415.350.4327 | julia@vanguardmarin.com
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of the Master’s Program. We are truly happy to have you representing Vanguard Properties in Marin County!
KEVIN BROWN Whether mentoring high school rugby players, his own little girls or clients making major life decisions, Kevin’s theme is always the same, set reasonable goals and never let up.
FORWARD THINKING RE AL ESTATE
707.495.5046 | kevinbrown@vanguardmarin.com |
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TAMI OSMUN Tami’s attention to detail, integrity and excitement for the business enables her clients to get the best results
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415.827.7122 | tami@vanguardproperties.com |
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Giving Thanks
Sausalito | Vista Dorado
I love what I do, and couldn’t have
Kentfield | 91 Upper Toyon Dr
done it without you! I am thankful for all of the support and referrals that helped me become a Marin Top Agent this year! Thank you!
Kentfield Gardens | 120 McAllister Ave
Kent Woodlands | 227 Evergreen Dr
Kent Woodlands | 320 Woodland Rd
Allison Salzer
415.297.2110 allison@vanguardmarin.com Mill Valley | 336 Lowell Ave
Terra Linda | 9 Alasdair Ct
Novato | 1135 Santolina Dr
San Anselmo | 98 Humboldt
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Just Listed - Waterfront Retreat at Nick’s Cove - Point Reyes National Seashore. 3
BEDS
2
BATHS
Boat Dock
Call For Price 2BayHomes.com
Rick Trono
Jeff Brown
Broker Associate 415.515.1117
Broker Associate 415.637.3172
r.trono@ggsir.com LivingMarin.com CalBRE# 01045523
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SARAH NANCY BUTLER
Rare Oceanfront Compound This impeccable property is a private family compound and retreat located in exclusive Seadrift. The home is uniquely designed by Hank Bruce with high ceilings and oversized windows. There are four bedrooms and three baths and it sits on one of the largest lots in Seadrift. There is a new roof, the kitchen has been upgraded with stainless steel appliances and new countertops. There are captivating and independent areas tied together with sun soaked court yards that are perfect for entertaining. The ocean is out the back door. This beautiful home is a perfect place for you and yours to create priceless memories at the seashore. 176 Seadrift Road, Listed for $5,400,000, 176seadrift.com
(415) 868-0717 | DRE #01258888
Conveniently Located in Stinson Beach
3470 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, oceanicrealty.com
Specializing in Sales, Vacation Rentals, and Property Management in Stinson Beach.
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BURLINGAME
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GREENBRAE
NOE VALLEY
PACIFIC HEIGHTS
POTRERO HILL
UPPER MARKET
WEST PORTAL
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BUYER REP’D
575 Summit Avenue, Mill Valley Anastasia Sheldon | 415.302.4123
315 Marin Oaks Drive, Novato Spiro Marin | 415.225.6412
121 Deer Hollow Rd, San Anselmo Nathalie Kemp | 415.819.4225
Zephyr Real Estate All Over The Bay 350 Bon Air Center #100, Greenbrae, CA 94902 415.496.2600 ZephyrRE.com
1477 Dutch Lane, Penngrove Craig Burnett | 415.847.8616
60 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax Stephen Pringle | 415.720.7832
12 Trellis Drive, San Rafael Team O’Brien | 415.948.3197
BURLINGAME
GREENBRAE
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PACIFIC HEIGHTS
POTRERO HILL
UPPER MARKET
WEST PORTAL
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WE’VE GOT YOUR STREET COVERED
106 Alta Vista | SOLD This designer chic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home, roughly 3,300 square feet remodeled by PiperSage Design and sold off-market in just a few days over the asking price for $3,450,000.
1 Alta Vista | BUYER REPRESENTED
89 Alta Vista | PENDING
This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow across the street from Park School offered our client more room for his family and a great in town location.
This family friendly remodeled Tudor home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and approximately 3,000 square feet was listed off market for $2,695,000 and is now in contract.
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Radhi Ahern Luxury Property Specialist
Scott Kalmbach Luxury Property Specialist
415 531 2981 radhi@ahern-kalmbach.com License # 01411471
415 350 7911 scott@ahern-kalmbach.com License # 01795204
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Paradise Found! 2027 Paradise Drive Tiburon 3 BR | 3 BA | Amazing Views
The Ultimate Waterfront Lifestyle! This iconic and architecturally interesting home offers a truly rare opportunity to live directly on the water, close to the ferry landing, local shops, restaurants, yacht clubs and more. The design features offer a playful interpretation of being aboard a ship and of life on the water. Two-car garage. 2027ParadiseDrive.com
Susan Van Liere Luxury Property Specialist 415 302 7173 susanvl@pacunion.com susanvanliere.paciďŹ cunion.com License # 01323865
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Looking Back
Join the Club
4-H Clubs were active in Marin then and now. The same holds true for UC Cooperative Extension’s Farm Advisor. BY JIM WOOD
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HE A BOVE PHOTO was taken in November of 1931 by Marett Burridge Boissevain, popularly known as M.B. It features Tomales 4-H Club members who have just cleaned up their meeting room in the Northwestern Pacific Railroad’s Tomales depot. In the preceding meeting, it was announced that the two boys who made up the Apiary Club had netted $113.71 on sales of honey from their 34 hives. From 1920 to 1950, M.B. Boissevain was Marin’s first University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor (one of 64 problem-solving centers across the state). According to the extension’s website, Boissevain was “an agronomist, community leader and photographer” who helped organize 4-H Clubs throughout Marin County. More of his deft photos are in collections at the Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History in Inverness and at the Tomales Regional History Center in Tomales. The current Marin Farm Advisor is David J. Lewis, who reports that there are now 14 active 4-H Clubs in Marin. m
Boissevain was an agronomist, community leader and photographer who helped organize 4-H Clubs throughout Marin County.
COURTESY OF JACK MASON MUSEUM OF WEST MARIN HISTORY
DATED 1931
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