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APPETIZING OPPORTUNITIES Fine weather has been touch and go so far, but Marin restaurants are up for seasonal changes. Bradley Ogden’s farm-centered American cuisine was the philosophy behind Larkspur’s Lark Creek Inn, agship of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group. He’ll return to Marin June 9 to visit his roots with a preview menu from his latest cookbook, Holiday Dinners with Bradley Ogden (Sept. 11 publishing date). The Tavern at Lark Creek is hosting his visit, starting with a morning trip to the Marin Farmers Market where Ogden and chef Aaron Wright will choose produce for the dinner. (Market shoppers are invited to join the chefs, meeting at the Star Route Farms booth at 9:30am.) That night a prix ďŹ xe menu, chosen from the cookbook, will include grilled goat cheese/fresh apricot salad, ank steak with oven-dried tomatoes and potato salad and Ogden’s famous mixed berry cobbler ($35 per person). Reservations: 415/924-7766... Brick & Bottle in Corte Madera celebrates its ďŹ rst anniversary June 3, launching a patio series of live music and barbecue on Fridays (5:30-10pm). Alan Jacob will provide acoustic sounds for evenings with grilled oysters and other summery foods. On Saturdays, chefs Scott Howard and Bob Simontacchi are teaching handson cooking classes (10:30am). Learn how to make homemade mozzarella (June 18) and pizza (July 23); $65 per person, with lunch; 415/924-3366. STEP BACK IN TIME Two events this weekend offer good-time atmosphere from days gone by. Point Reyes Station will host its annual Western Weekend, where the ranching feel is real: 4-H kids showing off their projects, prize livestock displays at the Dance Palace, and the Sunday parade (at noon) with what seems like the whole town marching along. A barbecue at Toby’s Feed Barn follows the parade. Times are 9:30am-2:30pm on Saturday, 11am-4pm on Sunday... Up in the Sonoma Plaza, June 5, 3,000 pounds of slow-grilled meat will be served during the annual Ox Roast, a summer celebration that goes back to the town’s beginnings. Cooks who tend the ďŹ res don’t use oxen anymore—it’s beef that ďŹ lls the plates along with fresh corn on the cob and salad. Live music and an art show make the town picnic more festive, a beneďŹ t for
the Sonoma Community Center. Hours are 11am-5pm. Information: 707/938-4626. A MARINIVORE WINE-TASTING The Marin County Wine Celebration at historic Escalle Winery in Larkspur is one of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest tickets and there is no waiting list, so act fast. If you have ever wondered whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behind those beautiful brick walls, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a ďŹ ne time to ďŹ nd out. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is June 11 (3-7pm), an opportunity to discover new hometown favorites along with marquee names (Sean Thackrey, Pey-Marin). Sponsored by Marin Agricultural Land Trust, the tasting features a spread of organic foods to accompany the wines. Cost is $55 per person, which includes valet parking and a souvenir glass. Go to www.malt.org. MORE THAN A MEAL One of my most memorable dining experiences: next to the lettuce ďŹ elds of Warren Weberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bolinas farm, seated at dusk at a long table covered in white linen, eating food cooked on the spot by chef Traci Des Jardin and her crew. This was staged by Outstanding in the Field, a California organization that since 1998 has honored agriculture across the country, bringing diners, farmers and food artisans together at local food sources. On June 16 Marshall cheesemaker Marcia Barinaga will host a hilltop dinner overlooking the national seashore and the ocean, when chef Christian Caiazzo of Osteria Stellina in Point Reyes Station creates a seasonal feast with the freshest possible ingredients and regional wines. Tickets are $220 per person, which covers a ranch tour, a ďŹ ve-course meal, all wines and gratuities; www.outstandingintheďŹ eld.com. START THE DAY OFF RIGHT Two new spots for casual breakfast and lunch: Miracle Mile Cafe (2130 Fourth St., San Rafael) where Fujiyama Restaurant reigned, 7am-3pm, 415/454-7700... The Boathouse, latest tenant at 35 Main, Tiburon; breakfast 8-11am, lunch 11am-3pm, closed Tuesday, dinner service expected soon; 415/789-8999. < Give us a taste of your thoughts at â&#x20AC;şâ&#x20AC;ş paciďŹ csun.com