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Superior Housekeeping Is Essential for anyone who values an inviting home in which to live and entertain. For over 33 years The Cooperative Cleaning Company has met this need for the Bay Area’s most discerning clients.

The Cooperative Cleaning Company (CCC) delivers superior green housekeeping services while providing employees with compensation, health care, and paid time off benefits xceeding the industry average. A native of France, owner Sarah Neil holds a master’s in anthropology from the Sorbonne in Paris and speaks eight languages. Mike Neil, a fourth-generation San Franciscan, spent 30 years in IT before “retiring” to help with CCC. And when not studying at university, daughter Roxane Raphael rounds out the ownership team.

The Cooperative Cleaning Company, 510-845-0003, CoopCleaning@gmail.com, CooperativeCleaning.com

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Contents

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AU GUST 2020

FEATURES

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First Person Writer Nancy Chung Hooper tells the life story of “The Man in the Window,” her neighbor who she only got to know during shelter-in-place.

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Best of the County Our annual section of top recreation, dining, drinks, arts and entertainment, and beauty and wellness, curated by local experts.

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Go: Tahoe Underwater adventures in Emerald Bay State Park, dozens of bike trails to check out and restaurants to try on your next trip to the mountains.

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Eat & Drink The innovative outdoor dining programs cities throughout the county have rolled out to welcome back customers safely.

Currents A comet lighting up the sky, the Marin Art and Garden Center turns 75, updates from Marin Humane and important tree info.

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FYI Martin Griffin, who recently turned 100, played a key role in protecting Marin’s open spaces — and continues to advocate for nature.

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Backstory A spacious hillside home with spectacular views in Mill Valley’s Homestead Valley neighborhood.

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12 Letter from the Editor 122 Reflections

Dine Listings of Marin and San Francisco restaurants — most of them offering delivery or takeout options.

Outdoor Dining Best of the County — see page 36

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CEO & PUBLISHER Susan B. Noyes

Editorial EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Mimi Towle EDITOR IN CHIEF Brooke Geiger McDonald SENIOR DIGITAL EDITOR Jessica Gliddon MANAGING EDITOR - BAY AREA Kasia Pawlowska MANAGING EDITOR - CHICAGO Macaire Douglas DINING EDITOR Christina Mueller ASSISTANT EDITORS Madison Muller, Sabrina Tuton-Filson C

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Administration CIVIC DEVELOPMENT Sharon Krone CONTROLLER Maeve Walsh

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Working together for the Health of the North Bay. Working together to fight COVID-19.

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At MarinHealth , we believe in going above and beyond to provide our community with the best possible care. Our strategic alliance with UCSF Health enables us to collaborate to provide exceptional care— in our Medical Network Clinics, in key hospital programs, and in our response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Our leadership teams and experts are regularly communicating to face the Coronavirus crisis head on.

We are sharing data and research. We are exchanging ideas and best practices. And we are committed to working together to provide an effective and timely response.

Together, we are doing all we can to offer a Healing Place dedicated to serving our community well.

Learn more about our alliance at www.MyMarinHealth.org/partnerships

Current MarinHealth Medical Network patients, call your provider’s office. If you need a doctor, we can help you find one—call 1-888-MarinHC (1-888-627-4642).

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View from Our Team

Best of the County 2020 It's an August we will never forget, let's make the best of it.

When we first discussed doing a Best of the County issue on a Zoom call, it looked like our entire team had a collective head-tilted-mouth-open freeze moment. What can we write about? We’ve all been sequestered; most businesses are in limbo waiting out the coronavirus. Aptly, we thought to check in with recipients from the past two years to see how they are handling this crisis. And then we got to work, and reached out to a few vetted experts for their picks too.

As I looked through the old issues, I remembered each iteration of our ode to Marin County, and recalled when our former art director, Veronica Sooley, and I both shouted in unison, “We can write it on the cake!" This was referring to our 2013 Editor’s Choice cover, when Susie Cakes moved to the Bon Air Shopping Center. The cover was shot by Tim Porter, who single-handedly decorated our pages with his beautiful photography in the early years.

This feature has been a collective effort from the get-go, relying on the deep ties each of us has to the community. In sales, Leah Bronson grew up in the wine country, but moved here in 2000, where she met her husband Scott, volleyball coach extraordinaire, from Sausalito. Leah brought in Bronson family friend Calin Van Paris, who graced us with her Mill Valley sensibilities for years. Our lovely Lesley Cesare grew up in San Rafael and was brought in by our beloved queen-of-Marin-bee, Michele Johnson, who we keep trying to lure back from retirement. After living in Mill Valley for 20 years, our newest team member, Sharon Coleman, now LOVES Bel Marin Keys. The woman who keeps these women on deadline is Production Director Alex French, who has called Mill Valley home for 28 years. And the sweet Irish voice you might hear if you owe us money is controller, Maeve Walsh, who has raised her two daughters in Mill Valley with husband Tom, a multi-generational Marinite. Our millennial marketing team of one, Na-

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Sharon is her new garden; 4. Lesley completing the #2020MarinOlympics Challege; 5. Natasha in her happy place (outdoors); 6. Kasia finishes the Dipesa Hike in Stinson; 7. Alex, Leah and Lesley social distance with former staffers, Michele, Nikki, Dana Horner; 8. Maeve and her daughters have enjoyed the summer together; 9. Jessica's new home office; 10. Sabrina celebrates a birthday al fresco.

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tasha Romanoff grew up in Novato and San Anselmo and is living in her happy place in a cottage in Woodacre, not far from where her parents grew up. We actually interviewed her grandfather, Andrew Romanoff (the man who could have been Czar of Russia, had things been different) in 2015.

In our digital editorial department we have San Francisco residents, Jessica Gliddon, who is a 5th generation Bay Area resident who grew up visiting her great aunt in Tiburon, and Kasia Pawlowska. Kasia, in particular, has probably done more exploring of our county in the past five years than most natives do in a lifetime. From scaling muddy hillsides to forage for mushrooms, walking census tracts before sunrise to count the homeless, trying out standup paddle boarding for the first time — in a race! — she has even been invited to speak at San Quentin after someone read her story on psychedelic treatment for PTSD. Our newest member of the team is recent college graduate and former intern, Sabrina Tuton-Filson of Larkspur. Speaking of interns, three this summer, were integral in helping us put out four magazines during the #SummerOfChange, Isabella Griffin-Masri, Sydney Pearson and Kate DeLong. Kate's mother is Mo, who many of you will know from any event we’ve hosted — she’s the cute, sassy photographer, who will make sure you look your best.

I think that leaves me. I joined the Marin Magazine team on day one when my mother Nikki and stepfather, Jim Wood, joined forces with sales whiz,

Lisa Shanower, back in 2004. I’ve been honored to head up the editorial department for the past decade and am proud of our small and mighty team as we’ve collected multiple editorial awards, as well as art, thanks to former art director, Rachel Griffiths. Despite the fact that my great, greats were 49ers (the real ones, not football that I know of), my ex-husband’s Pete is the one with deep (5 generations) roots here. When we lived in the city as newlyweds, we would often come to Marin to hike. Fast forward to 2020, he lives in a treehouse, I live on a houseboat, and we have two beautiful Tam High graduates.

In 2017, Marin Magazine was purchased by Susan Noyes, of Make it Better Media, not only because of the similarities she saw in Marin to her home on the North Shore of Chicago, but because of her husband Nick’s deep Marin roots. His mother, Clara Rideout Noyes, was a Branson grad and received an outstanding alumnae award at the same ceremony as Julia Child! So as you can see, we represent Marin’s Gen Zs to the Boomers and beyond.

Onto our Best of the County, 2020 issue — chock-a-block full of the people, businesses and places that make our county (we think) the best place to live on the planet. As always, we love your feedback on social media @marinmagazine or email mtowle@marinmagazine.com.

Contributors Anne-Christine Strugnell - Writer, Climate Advocate, Contributor to MORE Magazine, Self, Christian Science Monitor, and the Cup of Comfort series IN THIS ISSUE: “REBEL WITH A CAUSE TURNS 100”

Jeff Burkhart - Bartender, Writer, Barfly Podcast, Marin IJ columnist IN THIS ISSUE: BEST OF THE COUNTY – DRINKS

Troy Quintillan-Rios - Restaurateur, Instagram Influencer IN THIS ISSUE: BEST OF THE COUNTY – FOOD

Paul Austin - Play Marin founder and CEO, Community Liaison for Luminate Capital Partners, LuluLemon Ambassador IN THIS ISSUE: BEST OF THE COUNTY – RECREATION

Mimi Towle, editor

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Zack Ruskin - Freelance Reporter, Contributor to Vanity Fair, Merry Jane, San Francisco Chronicle, Alta Journal of California, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly and Cannabis Now IN THIS ISSUE: BEST OF THE COUNTY – ARTS

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! editorial@marinmagazine.com or on social media @marinmagazine

Editor Response: Thank you Heather!

We will be doing both print and online, we just wanted to point out our new and improved website...perhaps we were a bit overzealous.

ONLINE “What a brilliant list! The pie looks truly amazing. THANK YOU so very much @marinmagazine,” – @ttcsonoma via Instagram in response to our “5 Things to do Now” post.

“Love you guys at Marin Magazine. You do a great job! From the actual print to the IG feed, you are really doing great! Thank you.” – @ aliconig via Instagram in response to our Fourth of July post.

“Yes @marinmagazine! Thank you for shining the light on this ESSENTIAL topic! THIS is the year Juneteenth becomes a national holiday.”

– @alohazengirl via Instagram in response to our Juneteenth post.

“Damn I miss Stinson! Riding the mountain bike up Tam and down the Dipsea (oops) to get some fish and chips and relax on the sand... such a dream,” – @downtoexplore via Instagram in response to our Marin Magazine Decathlon post.

“Fun fact: this story is also cited as a source in the third season

PRINT, PLEASE Super bummed that Marin Magazine is moving to a primarily digital format. There’s been nothing better than having your wonderful print magazine to look forward to each month. I love it! But we all spend more than enough time online, especially during the pandemic!

I probably won’t read Marin Magazine online, as I am REALLY maxed-out with online content and my eyes get tired. Maybe I’m alone in this opinion, but I had to voice it in case it makes a difference.

Thank you for listening!

– Heather McCorkindale, Tiburon

of Slate’s “Slow Burn” podcast!”

– @zackruskin via Instagram in response to our post about Tupac Shakur’s time in Marin.

“Just gave birth two weeks ago at Marin General. It was definitely different than my daughter’s birth in 2018. My personal and home life experience postpartum was the biggest difference. I missed my mom the most. She retired out of the country so she was not able to travel.” – @breelynne via Instagram in response to our “Giving Birth in the Time of COVID-19” post.

“My sister had her baby mid-May. She didn’t get to have a baby shower, so the family all scrambled to make sure she had everything she needed. Also, they had to stay a little longer so the baby didn’t get jaundiced, but her husband had to leave the hospital. It was heartbreaking hearing her cry because she was alone in the hospital with her newborn.” – @aebcreativestudio via Instagram in response to our “Giving Birth in the Time of COVID-19” post.

A BIGGER VISION As a lifelong resident of Marin County, I admit I’m huge fan of Marin Magazine. I always enjoy your in-depth articles and stories, especially those featuring local businesses and their owners. But as a black man who was born at Marin General, went to school and grew up in this county, I’m equally disappointed that within your glossy pages, I rarely find any articles featuring businesses or owners of color.

As a matter of fact, I rarely see any diversity within “Marin” magazine. I’ve had several friends and family members often remark that “Marin” magazine is focused on the privileged white culture throughout the county. While it pains me to hear this, I can see why some might think that. Of course, growing up here, I realize that this county’s more affluent citizens are indeed majority white. Nevertheless, I would hope that you would use your very powerful platform to also include all of Marin, the minority as well. Given the current state of the country, I (as a resident and black

business owner) would hope that your magazine, which I truly appreciate, would like to expand your visual approach to include more of what makes up Marin County.

– Tony Revada, Novato Editor Response: Thank you Tony, we will do better.

KUDOS TO MARINHEALTH Hello. I am a Tiburon resident. I contracted Covid-19 and had a pretty rough go of it, including a week at MarinHealth Medical Center (MGH). I was quite ill, but, fortunately, I isolated at home for nearly two weeks.

I wrote a letter to the hospital shortly after I came home. I was remarkably impressed by the care I received…so much so that I thought I needed to say “thank you,” and did so by writing it.

The reason I am sharing it with you? You are a publication all about Marin County. Perhaps it will be of interest to you or your readers.

There is a paucity of good news at the moment, as we are all aware. I have nothing to gain in any way nor do I care to. These front line workers are amazing, and I just wanted to thank them, not with wishes, but with a very specific statement.

– Patrick Sherwood, Tiburon RECENT SURGE One need only look at the photo on page 26 of your July issue of the 1,500 protesters who with good intentions sought the need to “do something” about racial issues not observing social distancing and many not wearing masks to understand the cause of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Marin. Most of the new cases are young people under age 35. Let’s see a follow up story on tracking how many of the most recent cases of COVID-19 were people who attended a protest rally or were in close contact with someone who did.

– David Berger, San Rafael

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Bay Area events you’ll want to attend

BISCUITS & BUNS Vegan and gluten-free friendly, this bakery in Terra Linda serves biscuits and sweet buns of both classic and unique varietals. House favorite condiments and Pink Owl Coffee with dairy-free milk options are also available to complete your breakfast, snack, or light lunch purchase. Order online for curbside pickup.

641 Del Granado Road, San Rafael, 415.634.5560, biscuitsandbuns.com

PERFECT PROVENANCE This award-winning lifestyle store from Greenwich, CT just opened their second location in Tiburon. With new shipments arriving every week, Perfect Provenance allows you to browse men and women’s designer fashion, home decor and gifts from around the world.

ALTERED BOOK EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISER WHEN

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Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Website: marinmoca.org/ exhibitions/event/123

30 Main Street, Tiburon, 415.797.6054, theperfectprovenance.com

WHY YOU SHOULD GO MADGE & ME HATS Marin native Laurie Berliner opened her handmade hat shop earlier this year and has recently re-opened in the midst of COVID. This atelier sells fine and fancy one-of-a-kind felt and straw hats, as well as custom pieces, for women, men and children.Hat repair services are also available, so you know your favorite hat will last.

506 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, 415.497.5244, madgeandme.com

CELEBRIDUCKS What started as a side project back in 1997, CelebriDucks, now the top collectible rubber duck manufacturer, has launched a new PVC-free, Phthalate-free, BPA-free and latex-free rubber duck teething toy for infants — Good Ducks.

Made 100% in America using the highest quality materials, this Marin County business is making babies (and parents) everywhere happy.

707.289.4000, celebriducks.com

COST FIND OUT MORE

“The Book Becomes Art” at MarinMOCA’s biggest fundraiser, featuring 150 provocative and inventive artworks. This year, it will be easier and safer to purchase the “book” you love from the comfort of your own home. Bid online during the Silent Auction and join us Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. for the live auction. Collect an original Altered Book and support the museum.

Free 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

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Top Online Stories Fighting for Change Writer Kirsten Jones Neff tells the story of how t h ree you ng women in Ma r in organized a protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in only four days. Neff covers how the protest came together, how it unfolded, and also goes into the county’s long history of discrimination. This was the top article on our site last month.

Voices: Vern Glenn You've seen his writing in our pages over the years — KPIX sportscaster and Marin resident Vern Glenn shared his thoughts about racism in the county and what it’s like being one of 0.32% of Black people living in Mill Valley. We received many comments and emails from readers thanking Glenn for telling his story.

Top Gram Our top Instagram post last month was by Dan Kurtzman, @dankurtzmanphotography. “The clouds are what drew me to this scene at Bolinas Beach looking toward Mt. Tam on a summer afternoon. Sometimes shifting perspective makes all the difference. For this shot, to capture a textured reflection in the water, I placed my camera low to the ground as I knelt in the sand, waiting for the perfect moment as the waves gently receded.”

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Tupac’s Life in Marin Several years ago, writer Zack Ruskin looked into the time hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur spent in Marin County.

Shakur lived in Marin City and attended Tamalpais High his junior and part of his senior year. We posted the article on what would have been the late rapper’s 49th birthday — it was shared over 200 times on Instagram.

Crafting the Perfect Home This happens with many iterations.

Writer Tate Gunnerson follows a family’s journey that started in 2016 with a significant interior remodel of their Homestead Valley mid-century dwelling. Now, four years later, they have completed the finishing touches — the expansion of their outdoor living.

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SOARING IN THE SKY Comet NEOWISE captures the attention of the Bay Area and reminds us that we’re merely a spec in the universe.

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August 11, 12 Perseids Meteor Shower The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of the 11th and morning of the 12th. The second quarter moon will block out some of the fainter meteors this year, but the Perseids are so bright and numerous that it should still be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight.

August 13 Venus at Greatest Western Elongation The planet Venus reaches greatest western elongation 45.8 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Venus since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Look for the bright planet in the eastern sky before sunrise.

Event at Marin Art and Garden Center (Pre-Covid)

MARIN ART AND GARDEN CENTER TURNS 75 Get to know the community garden space in the center of Marin County, where the Marin County Fair was held for over 20 years.

BY SABRINA TUTON-FILSON

While COVID-19 has delayed 75th anniversary plans for the Marin Art and Garden Center, it’s worth taking note of the multitude of ways this beautiful, historic site has enriched the lives of those in our community.

Before lockdown, the 11-acre garden space was the site for concerts, seminars, art shows, plays, weddings, school outings, summer camps, memorials, business retreats and more. It has and always will be a place to hang out and enjoy nature — no matter what age.

Did you know?

• The Marin County Fair was held on the property from 1947 to 1970.

• It is one of the few places on the planet with three species of redwoods: a Dawn Redwood (planted from seed in 1947), a Giant Sequoia (brought from Yosemite Valley in the 1880s), and a Coastal Redwood.

• The beautiful Dawn Redwood was thought to have become extinct millions of years ago until discovered in China in 1941 and planted at the Marin Art and Garden Center six years later.

• Their rose garden has over 150 varieties of roses.

• Much of the irrigation water comes from a well on the property that is replenished by rain each year.

• Barn owl and bat boxes are installed on the property to provide natural, safe and effective pest control.

• Forty-five varieties of birds live on the property, from the Warbling Vireo and Northern Flicker to the Yellow-rumped Swallow and Rubycrowned Kinglet.

• The property has several examples of structures from mid-century Bay Area architects and landscape designers, notably Don Emmons, Thomas Church, Gardner Dailey and Robert Royston.

• The Pixie Park playground was founded in 1952 by environmental educator and legendary naturalist Elizabeth Terwilliger (fondly known as “Mrs. T”).

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In late March, astronomers discovered a comet using NASA’s NearEarth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE), and dubbed it just that. Officially named C/2020 F3, the comet has been dazzling crowds in the Northern Hemisphere since its initial appearance. Something that makes this massive 3 mile wide hunk of ice, rock and dust so special is that while we can see it in our skies until August, it won’t return for another 6,800 years. Among the photographers who turned out on Mount Tamalpais to get a shot was Victor Volta. “I rolled out of my warm toasty bed, made some strong coffee and drove from Alameda so I could get in position by 4 a.m.,” says Volta. “Once I shook off the initial grogginess, I was filled with excitement, especially after seeing the comet the previous morning.”

Here are more celestial events taking place this month from seasky.org.

For more information on gardens, visit marinmagazine.com/ garden

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Even though there were no Olympics this year, many still went for gold in the Marin Magazine Decathlon. BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA Back in June we encouraged you, our readers, to take part in a number of Olympic sports and challenges throughout the county to earn money for PlayMarin — anyone who completed five by the end of July banked $100 for the nonprofit. PlayMarin gives kids of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds from the broader Marin community the opportunity to play, learn, and grow together.

We also promised to feature winners on our community podium for all to celebrate, and here they are! Go to #2020MarinOlympics on Instagram for fun photos of participants. As press time, the amount raised was $5,000. Go Marin!

Kristen Addicks Ben Baker Roxie Baker John Baker Charlene Bayles Bronson family (2) Naya Calmels Heidi Carman Claudia Cowan Lesley Cesare Victoria Cressman Kathy Denison Tess Denison

Esslinger family (5) Liz Fein Holly Harris Will Hoppin Kristen Kotik (2) Mich Lowe Stephanie Martin Diane McKone Luis Molina Christina Mueller Sam Neff Teya Neff Kristen Jones Neff

Robinson family (3) Rossini family (2) Joan Steidinger Cora Swanson Melissa Thurner Mimi Towle Natalie Towle Walsh family (3) Kathy Winkler Yu family (4)

What's New at Marin Humane

Looking to give a lucky cat or dog — or guinea pig — their forever home?

Even though the process has changed, you can still adopt through Marin Humane. When shelter-in-place was ordered on March 16, the organization shifted gears like many others around the country. “We began sending all our animals into trusted foster homes so that we could have as few staff as possible working at the shelter,” says Lisa Bloch, Director of Marketing and Communications. This didn’t mean operations ceased by any means. A core group of staff remained at the shelter to care for animals who were under veterinary care or otherwise couldn’t go to foster homes, and Animal Services like wildlife rescue, lost and found, and cruelty complaints continued to be provided around the clock.

An unfortunate sign of the times, one facet of Marin Humane grew significantly. “Our Pet Safety Net program which provides free pet food and

supplies for those needing it saw a huge increase in requests,” says Bloch.

“We also began home deliveries to those in our Pet Safety Net program so that they could safely shelter-at-home with their pets and not have to worry — normally these clients would come to the shelter to pick these items up.”

Dog training courses, the humane education program and the spay/ neuter clinic were all closed, as well as the in-person summer camp and the popular music benefit, Woofstock. Fortunately, other programs have gone virtual, including the summer camp and the upcoming big GALA in September. Prospective pet owners can’t drop in anymore and now need to schedule adoptions by appointment, but Bloch says they’re undeterred.

“A tremendous amount of people contacted us about fostering or adopting!” Here are some of them. marinhumane.org BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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In Marin / CURRENTS IT’S TIME TO CHECK YOUR TREES August is National Tree Check Month. Here’s how to spot and stop tree-killing insects and other ailments.

BY SABRINA TUTON-FILSON

Aside from summer and early fall being part of wildfire season, there is another reason for us all to pay attention to the trees around us — invasive insects and fungus. The Coast Live Oak and Monterey Pine are particularly susceptible in the Bay Area, so we spoke with a local arborist about what to look for and how to prevent such damage.

Here’s how we can all pitch in to prevent this safety problem. In any of these cases, it’s best to snap a picture of the potential concern so that an expert can diagnose it virtually.

Coast Live Oak — What to Look for: • Sawdust at the base of trees from borer beetles that follow Sudden Oak Death fungal infections.

• Trees dying, yet holding onto their brown leaves.

• Quarter-sized oily black spots on the trunk.

What to Do: Infected trees likely must be removed.

Remove ivy and excess soil from the base of trees.

Consult an Arborist to create a management plan.

Monterey Pine — What to Look for: • Signs and symptoms of Red Turpentine Beetles, which can appear as sawdust at the base of trees.

• Pitch Canker, a fungal disease, which creates tubes at the base of the trunk that look like chewing gum.

• Excessive cones in the upper canopy.

• Needles fading from dark green to yellow to brown.

What to Do: Infected trees can be treated by a professional until the needle color fades dramatically. Supplemental deep watering once a month can help trees through the summer.

General Tree-Health Tips for Tree-Owners: • Water new trees deeply no more than once a week.

• Have large trees examined every few years by a certified arborist.

• Prune trees that extend over your house every 3-5 years.

Call a Certified Arborist If You Notice: • Dead branches, tips or leaves • Few or no leaves

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Make a statement with these unique and flattering stunners from Kuboraum, which are made in Italy by hand.

ENO DoubleNest Printed Hammock, $80, rei.com With ample room for two, this popular hammock assembles in seconds and is light enough for backpacking, but works great in the yard too. Best of all, it packs down to the size of a grapefruit.

Andalou Age Defying DIY Booster SPF 30, $20, andalou.com Novato-based Andalou nails it with this broad spectrum SPF. Ideal for daily use and packed with super antioxidants and a fruit stem cell complex, it will keep your face protected without a greasy feel.

James Perse Y/osemite Scenic Graphic Pocket Crew, $95, jamesperse.com This shirt comes in three colors and includes a front left chest pocket.

The jersey fabric is an extremely soft knit made by treating the cotton fibers before they are spun into yarn.

Parks Conservancy Marin Headlands Cap, $17, store.parksconservancy.org Keep the sun out of your eyes, the wind out of your hair and represent Marin with this baseball cap. Built to last with high quality materials, it has an adjustable strap to fit anyone.

Teva Montara Event Boots, $170, sportsbasement.com This lightweight hiking shoe will carry you comfortably over terrains of the muddy, rocky and rugged variety. Waterproof-nubuck upper seals out the elements to keep your feet dry.

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Rebel with a Cause Turns 100 Martin Griffin played a key role in protecting Marin’s open spaces — and continues to advocate for nature. BY ANNE-CHRISTINE STRUGNELL

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RIVE A LONG TIBURON Boulevard

— but this time see it differently.

See it like Dr. Martin Griffin sees it, and suddenly Lyford House isn’t just a sweet yellow Victorian, it’s headquarters of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center, overlooking the only open water sanctuary in San Francisco Bay. If the tide is low, shorebirds walk the wide mudflats of the undeveloped shore, heads down as they hunt for food. Griffin turns 100 this month, but he’s quick to notice and identify every species.

If it weren’t for Griffin and his fellow “rebels with a cause,” you wouldn’t be enjoying these

beautiful vistas from Tiburon Boulevard.

Instead, you’d be zipping along a freeway to Angel Island, Alcatraz, and Telegraph Hill.

There would be no hills and no wild shoreline, because in the 1950s developers would have bulldozed the hills of Tiburon to fill Richardson Bay and built a new city called Reeds Port, with housing for 10,000 people.

Fortunately, that’s not what happened, in large part because in 1957, when dredging of Richardson Bay for Reeds Port had already begun, Elizabeth Terwilliger of the Marin Audubon Society called Griffin, then a young doctor living in Sausalito. “We’d like you to be

on the board of directors,” she said, adding, “I won’t take no for an answer.”

Griffin jumped at the opportunity to learn from Marin’s first environmentalists, notably Terwilliger and Caroline Livermore.

“I literally apprenticed myself to Caroline Livermore,” he recalls. “She and her ‘ladies’ as she called them had the vision, connections, and clout to be effective, and I mobilized my medical practice and colleagues to join them in helping save the bays and lagoons of Marin County.”

It was the start of a lifetime of environmental activism, with Griffin frequently called on

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to play leading roles in preserving Richardson Bay, Bolinas Lagoon, Tomales Bay, and Point Reyes National Seashore. As part of that effort, he also had to out-maneuver those who wanted to develop a freeway system up the west coast of Marin and build a nuclear power plant straddling the San Andreas Fault in Bodega Bay. Working with other passionate conservationists and organizations including Audubon and Marin Conservation League, Griffin leveraged his knowledge of wildlife, county politics, water supplies, and real estate, plus his influence as a respected doctor to protect the county’s environmental treasures. His go-to strategy in many of these campaigns was to look for “keystone” pieces of property which, when bought and protected, would make a larger project untenable for developers.

Griffin himself was a keystone. It wasn’t he alone who saved Marin from the excesses of development. But he was an essential part of the success of the so-called “rebels with a cause.” And they were extremely successful: Their grassroots political victories protected two thirds of Marin including the encircling bays and marshlands and the Point Reyes Peninsula. They stopped the planned construction of freeways on the MarinSonoma-Mendocino coast, got the salmon rivers of the North Coast (except the Russian) protected as Wild and Scenic Rivers, ensured that every California River requires a watershed management plan, legally preserved all the state’s tidelands, and gave the public access to much of the 1,100 mile California coast.

Griffin achieved all this while also maintaining a medical practice in Marin, getting a degree in public health, and working in State Hospitals, most notably earning a Governor’s Award for helping to eradicate an epidemic of hepatitis B from California’s State Hospitals.

Griffin turns 100 later this month, but he’s

Clockwise from left: A young Martin Griffin; Snowy egrets

still busy saving Marin’s wild places — at the moment, he’s working on the issue of ranching within Point Reyes National Seashore. It took a few days to get a time to sit down with him to talk about his upcoming birthday and his reflections on a long career.

“I saw the best of wild California before World War II, and I idolized Marin and Sonoma,” he said as he settled into a chair on his back patio, which edges against Richardson Bay. He flashed a smile. “I can’t let go of any opportunity to save nature. Along with the help of the wonderful naturalists and friends I have known over the years, I think I’ve made a real difference in Northern California.”

What can you say but, “Thank you?” The hard part is saying it big enough.

If you were a young activist starting out today, what would you tackle first, why, and how?

I’d do what I’m doing right now, joining in the push to end ranching in Point Reyes National Seashore. It has one of the greatest populations of elephant seals and harbor seals, and millions of birds on the flyway. But there are cattle grazing right up to the edge of the Estero and manure draining in. Ranching is important in West Marin, but we need to keep the park wild.

After winning that fight, I’d get involved in protecting other parts of the National Park Service. It’s a treasure, and it’s under threat now.

Somehow I thought you’d say climate change would be your priority.

Oh, climate change is hugely important! The need to protect Point Reyes is immediate, do-able, and would in itself reduce emissions, which is why I’d start there. I’d take on climate work alongside that, both immediately and in the long term.

You’ve made a career in public health as well as protection of the environment. How do you think Marin’s open spaces and wild coasts support public health in the county?

People are only as healthy as their habitat, same as animals. We need open space because we need earthworms, butterflies, and land that’s not treated with pesticides and herbicides. When I drive to Sacramento these days, there are almost no bugs on the windshield.

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“I THINK I’VE MADE A REAL DIFFERENCE”

You haven’t won every battle you’ve fought, but you’ve got back in the ring time and again.

Today’s environmentalists have been dealt some stinging setbacks in the past few years.

What would you like to tell them to help them keep going?

I lost some big battles, mostly in Sonoma. But there’s always something that can be done.

I’ve always tried to make a difference and improve habitat wherever I had the opportunity. So when I bought the ranch at Hop Kiln, we did a lot to improve it and protect the Westside Road area around it from development and the growth of traffic. [Griffin and his wife Joyce received the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society’s award for historic preservation of an industrial enterprise in 1997]. We got the river designated as endangered. And Joyce and I gave Gina’s Orchard, a 26-acre stretch of creekside property in Sonoma, to the Bishop’s Ranch retreat center, which is across the road from Hop Kiln.

My old friend Peter Behr would say, ‘Conservation victories can be temporary, while the losses are permanent.’ That’s why in 1972, the directors of Audubon Canyon Ranch, including myself, took the first steps to create an organization dedicated to training volunteers to be effective advocates for environmental planning. It was one of the most significant actions of our lives because this nonprofit — the Environmental Forum of Marin — is training up new generations to protect and build on the legacy we created.

Every county needs an organization dedicated to defending the natural environment at a grassroots level.

1967

1936-1942 ROTC (Reserved Officer Training Corp High School & UC); war declared 1941.

1942 Graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in zoology and botany.

1943 Attended Stanford Medical School — Army Specialized Training Program, ASTP. 1946 Earned MD from Stanford Medical School. Served as a commissioned Captain US Army Medical Corp — Active duty 6th Army Presidio SF.

1965

1950-1967 Practiced in Marin County for 17 years, where he helped start the Ross Valley Clinic, Ross General Hospital, Kentfield Psychiatric Hospital, and The Tamalpais retirement center.

1960 Purchased Hop Kiln Ranch in Sonoma and began restoring it, earning National Historic Trust status.

1961 Helped found Audubon Canyon Ranch and was instrumental in purchases of key parcels which prevented the construction of a fourlane freeway, and helped protect the wild watersheds surrounding the Point Reyes National Seashore from development. Today ACR includes 5,000 acres of wildlife sanctuaries on the watersheds of Bolinas Lagoon, the San Francisco Bay, Tomales Bay, Sonoma Creek, and the Russian and Eel Rivers.

1968 Participated in a scientific mission to Maui that laid the groundwork for the Kipahulu Valley’s inclusion into Haleakala National Park (including the Seven Sacred Pools on the coast).

1969 Became interested in public health after doing wildlife work in Nepal.

1967

TOP: EMME GILMAN

The big chemical companies seem to be unstoppable and all-powerful. I think overuse of chemicals was what led to my granddaughter Gina’s death from leukemia. She died at 15, quite possibly from all the chemicals used in the vineyards.

1920 Loyal Martin Griffin, Jr., was born in Ogden, Utah, in a cabin on the banks of the Ogden River. The family moved to Portland, Los Angeles, and finally Oakland, where Griffin became an Eagle Scout and attended Oakland Technical High School.

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1972

Earned master’s degree at UC School of Public Health.

1972

Cofounded Environmental Forum of Marin.

1960s

1973 Elected as a director of the Marin Municipal Water District and helped prevent the building of a coastal aqueduct from the Russian River. This preserved 22,000 acres of watershed and native plant habitats.

1973 Found a deserted 1873 Italianate Victorian house in Fulton and moved it 20 miles across the river to his property. The County designated it a County Historic Landmark.

1975-1990 Served for 15 years as Public Health Director at the Sonoma State Hospital for developmental disorders in Glen Ellen.

1975 Founded Hop Kiln Winery on the Russian River. Intrigued by the variety of grapes he discovered at Hop Kiln Ranch, he studied winemaking techniques used in Tuscany, Sicily and Germany and became a member of the California Wine Institute. Produced 24,000 cases of award-winning wines annually.

TOP AND MIDDLE: EMME GILMAN: ANNE T. KENT CALIFORNIA ROOM, MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY

1984 Appointed Chief of the Hepatitis B, and later AIDS, Task Force for the 11 State Hospitals. On retirement, given the Governor’s Award for successful Hepatitis B Immunization Program.

1967

1990 Founded the Russian River Task Force in 1990 to bring under control deep pit gravel mining in the Russian River aquifer which was affecting drinking water quality in Marin and Sonoma counties, a 15-year battle. Founded the Russian River Environmental Forum, and cofounded Friends of the Russian River, now the Russian Riverkeeper. Griffin and wife Joyce gave the 45-acre Griffin Russian River Riparian Preserve to the Sonoma Land Trust and the 26-acre “Gina’s Orchard” to the Bishop’s Ranch in memory of his granddaughter Gina, who lost her battle with leukemia at age 15.

1997 Griffin and Joyce received the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society’s award for historic preservation of an industrial enterprise (Hop Kiln).

1999 Authored Saving the Marin-Sonoma Coast: the Battles for Audubon Canyon Ranch, Point Reyes, and California’s Russian River. Received UCB School of Public Health Hero Award.

2004

Sold Hop Kiln winery.

1963

2010 Audubon Canyon Ranch Board of Directors formally renamed the 1,000-acre preserve on Bolinas Lagoon the Martin Griffin Preserve.

2012 Worked to protect Drake’s Estero as wilderness and lobbied for closure of commercial oyster operations in the estero.

2013 Appeared in Rebels with a Cause, a documentary film on the history of the effort to save Marin County land from development.

2020 Continues his lifelong mission, now lobbying for termination of commercial ranching operations in Point Reyes National Seashore.

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The Man in the Window

Shares the Secret to Life I

started to look for him when his roman shades were up. An empty chair concerned me. Seeing him in it, reading his wife’s Kindle (as I would later find out), he assured me that all was well.

How many times did I turn onto my street and ignore his house on the corner? For 17 years, going to and from my home with children in my minivan, I was too busy to pay much attention. Then, one day after my girls had grown up and moved away, the man in wireframe glasses and a beige bucket hat was tending his garden and waved at me as I drove by. I returned his wave and wondered, “What was his story?”

I knew my neighbors across and on both sides from us. I was good with two out of three. The one neighbor who made me feel unsafe quelled my desire to go beyond the borders of my property. Consequently, I considered everyone else a person of uninterest. “Don’t make eye contact” was my motto, especially when I was in the driveway, picking up newspapers in my bathrobe.

There was something about the man in the corner house, though, that made me curious.

He was always smiling and waving at me. I wanted to knock on his door and say, “What the heck? ” Honestly, I don’t remember how we officially met. Maybe I called out to him when we were getting our mail at the same time, saying something neutral like, “Hey, I like your plants.” I told him my name and he told me his, and the next thing I knew, I was dropping off a plate of Christmas cookies.

The Extraordinary Life of Brad

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rad Giles is his name. He has lived at his house in Greenbrae for 60 years.

That is longer than I have been alive (by a few years). “I was never that itchy to

In these odd times of sheltering in place, I finall meet my neighbor who shares his extraordinary life as if it were just . . . ordinary.

BY NANCY CHUNG HOPPER

move,” he says. Now that I know him better, it makes sense. That’s his M.O. — when Brad found something he loved, he stuck with it, whether it was a woman, a profession, or a home.

Like a good neighbor, I try not to bother him. Three years ago, when Brad told me he was 91, I was shocked. Sure, he had no hair, but he was gregarious, stood tall, had nice teeth, was all with it. I soon found out that he lived alone. His wife had died some years earlier.

Brad says that on the scale of masculine to feminine, he is closer to the middle. He doesn’t mind doing the laundry, cooking or housekeeping. It is obvious that he takes care of himself. He takes daily walks and flosses, dresses in neatly ironed shirts, washes his car regularly, and gets the paint touched up on his house as needed. He doesn’t want to leave anything for his children to deal with when he dies.

Perhaps because Brad is so self-sufficient, I haven’t worried about him, assuming he will always be there, needing nothing from me. I

realize, though, that our time is running out, because he isn’t as young as he used to be.

The contagious coronavirus had me calling him, and then his daughter Dana in a panic, when he didn’t answer his land-line phone.

I decide there is no time like the present quarantine to fill in the gaps about his life. He sits in his favorite floral chair by the window, legs crossed, while I take notes on his white couch, six feet away. Dana, who is visiting from Southern California, bops in and out of the living room to add color to the conversation, and sometimes to boost her humble father’s memory. “You never take the glory,” she teases him. “What is this for?” he says, shyly, enjoying the company but unsure of my interest. It is not hard to be drawn into his stories. He is one of the Greatest Generation and his life reflects the definition of these hardy Americans. “Being such an average guy,” he says, “I’ve had a remarkable life.”

First America, Then Indiana

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hile Brad confesses that he never had his great-grandfather Daniel’s adventurous streak, he became a skilled outdoorsman as the original Giles settler must have been to make the perilous journey from the East Coast to the Wild West. Once in Oregon, Daniel first settled down with a woman named America. However, it was his second wife Indiana Henrietta who raised his brood of boys — and was the namesake of Brad’s beloved black lab a century later. Brad’s grandfather ran a brick factory (“a bucket and a bunch of mud”), but his sons had other ideas: three became dentists and one a lawyer. Brad’s father Clark was one of the sons that liked teeth. He left small town Myrtle Point for big city San Francisco with the determination to go to dental school. Clark must have been in a hurry. He

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was only 19 when he graduated, so he taught for two years until he could legally practice.

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orn on November 23, 1926, Brad lived with both sets of grandparents, his parents and older sister Betty, in a two-bedroom, one-bath house that cost $4,000. Then the Depression hit.

Clark was fortunate that his city practice was steadily growing enough to buy some breathing room in rural Lagunitas where the extended Giles family could play badminton and tether ball, and sleep in an 8-person tent. Pre-Golden Gate Bridge days, Clark rode the train from Point Reyes to Sausalito, then took the ferry to the city.

“I thought he was a wonderful father because it was such a long commute,” says Brad. After Clark became a charter member of the Meadow Club in Fairfax, he would sometimes drop off Brad and Betty at the pool on his way to work. “I had a heck of a childhood,” Brad says.

Of course, his mother Louise Catherine Pomtag deserves some credit for Brad’s genial and generous nature. Although she had a full house, she enjoyed inviting people over for parties. She liked to sing the line from Maurice Chevalier’s 1929 hit, “Every little breeze seems to whisper ‘Louise.’” He says she was a “roar” who never lacked for crazy ideas. One of the best: Since Louise had a double mastectomy after breast cancer, she once used her empty bra cups to hide her grandchildren’s illicit firecrackers during a border check. It worked.

For Brad’s father, the untamed land in West Marin brought him bac what you give, k to his Oregon roots and he instilled this knowledge in Brad. At age 8, Brad was shooting pine cones with his own shot gun. “I’m embarrassed to say I was raised to hunt and fish,” he says. Back in the day, I remind him, you hunted to eat. I see nothing wrong with learning to survive and being a good shot. “You did eat what you hunted,” I confirm. “Oh yes,” Brad says. “My dad would drop me off with a .22 rifle and tell me to get a deer in two hours. I was maybe 10-years-old and I would hide behind a rock.”

While others might complain about their

task-master fathers, Brad saw him as “a good leader, not a follower.” Definitely a role model.

“My father would point to a 30-foot fir tree and say, ‘I want that sawed and split, and put in the basement.’ And that is how I spent my summer.

Talk about being a spoiled kid.”

The Giles’ languorous time ended while World War II raged. Supporting three families during the Depression and afterwards, Clark worked hard for his leisure and let it go when it was no longer justifiable. He sold the Lagunitas property after Brad joined the Navy. (If only he had known it’s worth today. Clark died with $10,000 in the bank.) Still, Brad’s passion for the outdoors was imprinted and he briefly considered being a forest ranger. “He knows every bird flying by, every tree, every bush,” says Dana. “It’s incredible.” “No, it’s not incredible,” says Brad, humble as usual.

High School With San Francisco Luminaries

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rad was obviously smart. His parents insisted he apply to Lowell, the oldest public high school west of the Missis-

sippi that continues to be an elite academic institution in San Francisco. “Do you know it?” he asks. (Admission there is akin to winning the lottery.) Brad got in and went to school with future icons like actress Carol Channing, GAP founder Don Fisher and Warren Simmons.

He and Warren were yell leaders. Once, when it rained before a football game, Warren bought army surplus raincoats and sold them to the fans.

Brad says Warren had a knack for making money which he later used to develop Pier 39, create the Chevy’s restaurant chain and build a discount store that later morphed into Mt. Tam Racquet Club, the club I belong to in Larkspur. Life-long friends, Brad brings up Warren’s tennis achievements at Silverado Country Club in Napa. Brad says he wishes he learned to play tennis better. I note that is the only regret I have heard from him in our chats. In the company of affluence, Brad shrugs and says, “Money doesn’t mean a lot to me. I never felt I needed to be a millionaire, as long as I had enough to take care of my family, live well and be happy.”

Brad was also friends with Amos Brown, who was the only black student at Lowell. “It must have been difficult,” says Brad. “I have deep respect for him.” While they were both on the track team, Brad says that Amos won’t likely remember him. Amos went on to become the pastor of San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church and a key member of the NAACP. “It’s wonderful that he succeeded the way he did and became such a prominent person.”

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to be afraid to go to war,” he says. He did know that he wanted to help the wounded, rather than do the wounding. This ended up deciding his fate, that he would become a dentist.

In 1952, Brad joined his father’s practice at the 450 Sutter building where many of the city’s doctors, dentists and labs were located at the time. Active in the San Francisco Dental Society, Dr. Clark Giles was well-respected and Brad learned from his example as his partner, as he did as his child. His father had prioritized his family and so would Brad.

Clark also bartered for his dental services if his patients couldn’t pay. Beniamino Bufano, the artist and sculptor of numerous pieces in Northern California, became a good friend and prankster dinner guest: He pretended to bite off part of his finger that was already missing while eating lettuce. A painting of Bufano’s sister hangs in Brad’s living room, perhaps given to Clark for a root canal. Dana safeguards the portrait that Bufano painted of her father. “Why Brad?” I wonder. It speaks to the closeness of their family’s relationship to the artist, but also something special that he saw in Brad.

Brad never turned away a patient either, but maybe he should have thought twice when presented with a deal. “I had a patient who let me rent his house on Stinson Beach for $25 a month in exchange for dental services,” recalls Brad. “When he wanted to sell it to me for $16,000, I said, ‘Are you out of your mind? ’” If only.

And Then There Was Romance

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rad knew Mary Ellen Duplisea since the seventh grade, but it took him a long time to ask her out. She was dating his best friend who was still away in the Navy and asked him to take her out as a favor. Brad loyally obliged and didn’t give her back. “I don’t think they were that serious,” so he says.

Ellen and Brad were married two years later in his second year of dental school. “I was just so much in love with her,” he says, and it shows in their wedding photo. He wears a dapper morning coat, looking like Clark Kent, broad-shouldered and beaming, clutching his bride’s hand. Her hair set in pin curls, Ellen is bright-eyed and elegant in a white satin gown.

Vows said, they moved into a $25-a-month

"You get what you give," he likes to say. He gave a lot, and so, he believes recieved so much in return. I hope I can learn from that. studio apartment in a building that Brad once painted on the weekends for extra money. It was fortuitous that the manager remembered his good work and gave him a discount.

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A New Development Called Greenbrae

ow did you end up in Marin? ” I ask Brad. After a duck hunting trip at Grizzly Island, Brad and his father drove through a new development called Greenbrae.

By this time, Brad and Ellen lived in San Francisco’s Forest Hills with their three young children.

He relished his North Bay days and wanted to “share them with his family. He went home to Ellen and said, “Let’s move to Marin.”

“I was always the instigator,” Brad says.

“Anything I would suggest, she would agree with.” (Well, they did have one argument where she said, “If you don’t like it – Go.” “I was afraid to go,” he admits.) Although Ellen was a city gal, she met with the Greenbrae developer and chose a $9,700 lot with a spot-on view of Mt. Tam. In 1960, Brad and Ellen moved into their $27,500 home with their sons, Dixon and Kirk, and their toddler daughter Dana. When the pool was put in, the kids’ footprints were embedded in the cement.

The Greenbrae of his prime lived up to its name. Their house was surrounded by cow pastures. From his picture window, Brad recounts the notable families who owned this house or that. Children went to the now forgotten Greenbrae Elementary School. On Halloween, the hills did not deter the young tricksters.

The Bank of Marin’s Murray family welcomed the New Year with a canon blast at midnight.

Fireworks were shot from the marsh behind Bon Air Center. Locals bought groceries at Petroni’s and scoops at Swensen’s Ice Cream.

Weekends were busy bowling at Greenbrae Lanes and chowing down at Zim’s. For five dollars, the Mogul Ski Club bus took teenagers to Lake Tahoe to ski for the day and stop for dinner at the Food Circus on the way home. If the roads were clear, Dana was no doubt waiting on Sir Francis Drake Blvd for the 5 a.m. pick-up.

It sounds like a bustling, more outgoing, more innocent time, and surely, it was.

Secret to 64 Years Brad and Ellen were married for 64 years.

Yet, I’m sure he would say it wasn’t for long enough. Brad says their secret was that they were good buddies and planned things together — and didn’t push each other to like something they didn’t. For example, Ellen didn’t like snakes. None-the-less, she agreed to an initiation camping trip that was interrupted by two rattlesnakes and a bear. She went back to reading her books by the pool. “I look at my wife and think, she tolerated a lot,” Brad says. “She was a saint.”

Actually, I think she played her cards right.

He abated his guilt of outdoor excursions and professional obligations by reserving Wednesdays just for them. They ate lunch at the finest restaurants (cheaper than dinner fare) and attended plays and ballets. Their gourmet appetites spurred them to take cooking classes together, which they relished, whether it was from a $6 home chef or at Le Cordon Bleu for Brad’s birthday in Paris. Up to 30 family and friends would convene at their home for formal dinner parties and holidays where they honed their latest recipes, and their children served and cleaned up after. They were a team.

Like his father, Brad took his family on trips, but ventured farther afield. When the children were growing up, spring breaks at the White Sun Guest Ranch in Palm Desert, summers at Marla Bay in Lake Tahoe and respites at the Royal Hawaiian on Oahu were reserved every year. While their doting grandmothers made sure the kids were doing their homework, Ellen and Brad took their own adventures with bridge

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and travel friends Doris and Ray, who lived down the hill and were a complementary pair.

“I made the living,” says Brad. “She made the living worthwhile.” For 64 years.

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Giles Syndrome

n the 1970s, Brad was called Marcus Welby in the dental community because along with teaching, he had the largest practice in San Francisco — more than 2,000 patients — and was generous with his referrals to specialists. (Marcus Welby, M.D. was a popular T.V. show in the 1970s whose eponymous lead was known for his kindness and dedication.) Not surprisingly, his colleagues looked to him for guidance and leadership.

Dana calls it the “Giles Syndrome” — he can’t get involved in something without taking it to the max. What Brad didn’t see in himself, others did and they encouraged him.

“Pushed him” is how he would describe it. She lists some of his accomplishments: 30 years on the San Francisco Dental Society Board of Directors, President of the Parnassus Club, President of the University of California Dental Association. “I’m actually shy. I don’t feel confident getting up in front of people.” Brad shakes his head and says, “I would take responsibility and do a good job so everyone was after me.” Dana adds that her dad is probably most proud of being a president and coach of the Marin County Little League and running the Cub Scouts.

In 1991, Brad was given the Medal of Honor, the most prestigious award from the UCSF Dental Alumni Association. The following year, after 40 years of practicing dentistry at the age of 67, Brad was burned out and decided to stay home to care for Ellen as she was becoming more incapacitated. “I figured I was going to die at 70 anyway,” he says. He installed a stair lift in the house and made her his priority for 20 years.

Of all the things I have learned about Brad, the selfless, patient years taking care of his wife make him a hero to me. He says they had a schedule. She got her hair done every week. He dressed her as usual. His household skills came in handy. After a traumatic fall, Ellen died at the age of 87 on November 24, 2014, the day after Brad’s birthday. “She was always so appreciative of everything I did,” he says. “It was a pleasure for

me.” He earned the Husband Medal of Honor.

Brad is still getting through the backlog of books on her Kindle. “I’ll never be able to finish them,” he says. Reading the same passages she once read, maybe he feels close to her that way.

What Took So Long

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rad has been a good neighbor to my husband Todd and me. When our driveway was a concrete mess, he let us park Todd’s car in his garage and gave us the opener for as long as we needed it. He always asks for news about my daughters and my mom, a youngster in her early 80’s. If I bring by some food my mom made, he returns the containers with lemon bars and recently, a can of tennis balls for me. Once, he came in and kissed my mom on the cheek. (And he says he’s shy.)

More than a year ago, Brad told me that he is dying. He was chipper about it. I was stunned.

His acceptance of his illness was not surprising to me. According to his doctor, he should be gone by now. Obviously, he isn’t.

I take off my shoes before entering Brad’s house. He, Dana and I sit in a triangle in his living room. I touch nothing, taking all coronavirus precautions since he is obviously in the high-risk category. Still, we are enjoying a reunion. At 94, Brad continues to take walks every day, though only a mile instead of two.. He still drives Dana to West Marin to reminisce.

“I can’t believe it,” says Dana. “He just told me

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that his dad’s receptionist dated Lefty O’Doul.

So, he got to sit behind all the great players at the Giants baseball games.”

“I’ve been so gosh darn lucky,” Brad says.

“I’m not threatened by death.” He laughs. “I just want to go to sleep. The way the Lord has treated me, I’ll probably have a limo.”

“You’ll probably get picked up in a chariot,” says Dana.

Even after Brad told me about his illness, I didn’t visit him often enough, maybe once a month, less. The days just went by as I drove by his house to mine. I would look for him, though, the man in the window. I reprimand myself. Whenever I stop to knock on his door, I know I will stay longer than I planned and I will leave feeling uplifted, listened to, less anxious.

Brad is living history with much to share. He is proof that a person can be happy on his own terms, by doing his best, teaching his students, treating his patients, providing for his family, caring for his wife. “You get what you give,” he likes to say. He gave a lot, and so, he believes he received much in return. I hope I can learn from that.

“I still feel so good,” he says. “I don’t feel like I’m going anywhere.” The funny thing is that he doesn’t seem that old to me. But I have to ask him those questions you ask someone who has lived almost a century. What are the secrets to a life well lived? “Be kind. Be honest,” he says.

The secret to longevity? He doesn’t indulge in bad habits, gets fresh air, and eats a salad every day. Brad is a man of simple tenets and a sensible routine.

I ask if I can take a photo of him sitting in his chair by the window. He puts his hands in his lap and smiles. I know that one day, I will not see him there. I wish it didn’t take me so long to discover him, just two doors down. “See you later, kiddo,” he says, as I turn to wave. “I’ll be back,” I say. “Don’t go anywhere.”

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Best of the County 2020

If you have to shelter-in-place anywhere on the planet, Marin County is a pretty great spot.

This year for our Best of the County feature, we went back two years to check in on your previous awardees and see how they are faring during the pandemic, see their responses in Winner Rewind. We also reached out to a few local experts to help us select the Best of the Best for 2020. While we tried to stick with popular favorites, you’ll notice we aimed for businesses and categories you can enjoy now. Outdoor dining, cocktails to go, zoom fitness classes and of course we paid extra attention to the outdoors. Thank you for reading and if you agree with our picks, please tag us at #MarinBOC2020 or drop us a line.

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With no indoor classes, al fresco yoga is one way we can all practice, as demonstrated here by Grace Yu of Stop Drop Dance.

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COVID TIMES means creative ways to get fit and burn off those baked goods we've all been perfecting. In these pages we will showcase the following.

STREAMING WORKOUTS A positive outcome of the pandemic is being able to connect with your favorite fitness instructors online.

FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Written by expert Donna Berry Glass, mom extraordinaire.

BEST HIKING LOOPS We think it's fair to say Marin has the best loop hikes in the country — here are a few of our favorites.

WINNER REWIND We checked in with past recipients to see how they are handling this crisis. See what they have to say.

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Fitness & Recreation BEST STREAMING WORKOUTS BODY BY BINAY Calling all go-getters — if there’s nothing you like more than feeling accomplished by breakfast, this is the workout for you. Led by fitness instructor and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Binay Curtis, the Sunrise Special class on Tuesdays and Thursdays packs strength, cardio and HIIT all in one session.

You’ll feel great and be done by 8 a.m. bodybybinay.com

NOW POWER YOGA Founder Susan Hauser discovered yoga after her husband unexpectedly died from cancer and found comfort in the spirituality of the practice. She’s since combined that with the character-building discipline of traditional workouts and the energy has carried through online. Now instead of being on a mat in a packed studio, you can be a square on a packed screen every day at 9:15 a.m. nowpower.yoga

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The convenience of exercising at home is nice, but the energy from group fitness is unparalleled.

Rafael location. Register for an alfresco session, or go on their website for a robust offering of online classes including Birkam, power yoga and express Pilates. reddragonyoga.com

ROCO DANCE

Fortunately, Orangetheory is one of the studios taking that momentum outside. The heart-rate based interval workout that’s worshipped by scores of devotees is now holding 28 classes a week in front of its indoor space in Bon Air Center. Equipment is thoroughly cleaned — for 15 minutes — between sessions. orangetheory.com

PELO FITNESS Speaking of connecting with your favorite exercise instructors — Leslie Mueller, long-time beloved Pelo Cycle and Strong 50 teacher — is recording videos (and sharing live via Pelo Online) from her new home in France. With full-body strengthening, balance and alignment work, her Strong 50 class will be the best addition to your Monday and Wednesday evenings.

And to whom it may concern, her playlist game is still going strong. pelofitness.com

RED DRAGON YOGA While in-studio classes remain postponed, Red Dragon Yoga is also teaching outdoor classes almost every day of the week in the parking lot of its San

Northwoods Bowmen’s Club (2018) Operating an archery range in Marin is a great experience. We all passionately invest our free time into maintaining it. We appreciate Marin Magazine for mentioning us now twice as it has had a huge impact on the quantity of people knowing we exist. Our ultimate goal now is to compel the county leadership to allow us to have an outdoor archery range, similar to several other counties surrounding Marin, so that we would be able to introduce the community to the true experience of archery.

RoCo Dance was founded in 1993 by professional dancer Annie Rosenthal Parr, and the pandemic did not break its rhythm. Pilates, stretch and refresh, as well modern yoga classes are taught virtually every day in addition to ones led in the parking lot of the Fairfax studio. Recently the studio partnered with Play Marin and has been hosting outdoor drop-in classes like breaking, hip hop, popping, and West African dance. rocodance.com

SOULFUL SUNDAY HATHA YOGA CLASS It’s like church for your body but you don’t need to leave your living room. Join her this Sunday at 11am offered through sukhayoga.com for only $12/ class. And if you’re dying for an in person yoga experience, Kristen is now offering them outside with responsible social distancing. For more details, go to kristenaddicksyoga.com.

STOP DROP DANCE Started by lifelong dancer Grace Ling Yu, this easyto-follow cardio dance class is set to energizing pop and hip hop music. Worried about lack of experience and bad form? Don’t be. The focus here is on fun and expression, not so much on whether you’re doing something “right.” Classes are generally held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday and on Saturday. stopdropanddance.com

Sea Trek (2018) We are fortunate that we are an outdoor business and that people feel comfortable doing activities outdoors.

We understand the greater challenges that indoor businesses have and wish them the best.

Sailing Education Adventures (2018) Marin County families are the best. They have stuck with us through all the changes with such good humor and grace and understanding. We can take fewer children and many were shut out this year, but there are children on the bay, out in the wind and weather, sailing.

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BEST OUTDOOR FAMILY RECREATION

MCINNIS SKATE PARK

DRIVE-IN STYLE FLICKS

This gem of an outdoor skate park in San Rafael might be overlooked if you didn’t know it was there.

Its terrain is suitable for beginners to the more advanced, and can accommodate scooters as well as inline skates and skateboards. While it’s not uncommon to see kids ranging from toddlers to teens racing around, the 25,000 square feet of park space means the little ones can stick to the easy stuff while the big kids can catch big air on their favorite ramps. marincountyparks.org

Summertime is movie blockbuster season, but not in 2020. Even the traditional outdoor movie gatherings in parks have been put on hold, but there is one socially distant-friendly option: drive-in movies. Bon Air Center is hosting monthly movies watchable from the comfort of a vehicle and no mask required. 80s aficionados will appreciate that the movie selection has been carefully curated to include classics such as Dirty Dancing and Footloose. bonair.com

BIRD WATCHING AT POINT REYES

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One of the best bird observation spots in the entire country, if not the world, is right here in Marin County. Nearly 500 bird species ranging from predators to shorebirds and waterfowl have been spotted in and around the Point Reyes National Seashore, including our national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Two spots of note: the Estero Trail which is populated by blue herons and a winter roosting habit for greathorned owls; and the Giacomini Wetlands filled with egrets, sandpipers, coot, snipes, and Bufflehead, with Ospreys, White-tailed Kites and even aforementioned eagles flying overhead. For competitive and give-back types, sign up for the annual Bird-AThon hosted by Point Blue Conservation Science, an organization dedicated to protecting our threatened coastlines. nps.gov

SF BAY TRAIL

STAFFORD LAKE BIKE PARK

When complete, the SF Bay Trail will be a 500-mile stretch of connected hiking trails and cycling paths winding throughout the entire greater Bay Area. A number of those picturesque trails are located here in Marin County and available to check out now, including the Tiburon Rail Trail from Blackie’s Pasture to downtown Tiburon and adjacent to the Bay; the Mill Valley-Sausalito Path from Gate 6 in Sausalito to East Blithedale partially along an old railroad corridor; and the Hamilton Bay Trail in Novato, which features a downloadable audio tour narrated by local legend Doug McConnell. Trail maps located here. baytrail.org

Stafford Lake’s 17 acres of biking terrain is suitable for mountain bikes, BMX and dirt jumpers. The bike park offers something new in every direction, with an easy pump track, a progressive jump course and a perimeter trail appropriate for all skill levels. It also has the only dual slalom course for intermediate and advanced riders in the entire Bay Area. Nearby are picnic areas, a nature trail and a lake suitable for fishing (16 and older need a fishing license). Best of all, there’s something fun for kids of all ages to do. marincountyparks.org

Marin Rowing (2018) What we love about Marin is the community. We share a small space and feel that everyone is looking out for one another. Our membership has looked out for us. Being the Education Director at this organization, I understand the stresses that our community business owners have gone through. It has not been easy and I acknowledge them all for doing such good work. I do think Marin will come out of this because of the efforts of our small business owners. They are thinking outside the box and finding a way to keep things moving, and the County is doing what it can to support the gray area.

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101 Surf Sports (2019) We are lucky to live in such a tech-driven market. We have to be grateful and appreciative that we are being spared a lot of pain given how Bay Area tech companies are doing so well. With that said, we feel the pain of many friends in the hospitality industry. The focus of the pain on one sector of our economy is so unprecedented, it leaves us struggling to comprehend what it would be like to be in their shoes.

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Best hiking loops Out-and-back trails are fine, but the sense of completion from loops is matchless. Whether you live nearby or not, here are the best places throughout the county where you can easily park and hit the trails. Go online for links to maps and more info — it’s time to go out and get loopy.

Bay View Trail to Shoreline Trail Loop near San Rafael Great for hot days as the path is mostly shaded, this a moderately difficult 4-mile trail featuring loads of wildflowers and changing terrain to keep things interesting. You’ll also catch a few different water views.

Canopy View, Lost Trail, Fern Creek Loop Trail near Mill Valley Start at the Mountain Home Inn parking lot and encounter dense canopies of towering Redwoods on this varied 3.4 mile trail. Accessible year-round, you’ll get to take in Cathedral Grove in Muir Woods — which is generally filled with crowds — but also get to experience some quieter, pristine parts.

Deer Camp Fire Road, Old Quarry and Michako Loop in Novato You’ll find some of the oldest and most stunning oak and bay trees in Marin along this 5.2 mile trail. Hikers will spot wildflowers as they walk through grasslands and forests and climb 1,558 feet to a summit from the Novato Valley. Bring Fido. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Phyllis Ellman and Reed Ranch Loop near Corte Madera A family and dog-friendly trail that’s great for all skill levels, this 2.4 mile loop is a naturalist’s dream.

Encounter hundreds on wildflowers in the spring including milkmaids, Fremont’s camas, buttercups, shooting stars as well as the Tiburon mariposa lily, which typically blooms in May, and is found nowhere else on earth.

NOW Power Yoga (2019) We can’t wait to see everyone and keep our strong yoga family and community going. Through challenging times, I have stayed positive and strong and have taught 97 days in a row and won’t stop until we open — the turnout has been phenomenal.

We have encouraged clients to stay healthy with us as we make it through this chaotic journey together.

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Sherri Jacobs, Marketing/Accounting Manager at Valley Memorial Park and Jesus Santana, Grounds Manager at Valley Memorial Park FAVORITE OUTDOOR SPACES RUSH CREEK PRESERVE

Rush Creek Preserve in Novato is a 522-acre preserve with multiple hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Wildflowers, ample wildlife — including over 200 bird species — and sweeping views of San Pablo Bay make this preserve a wonderful place to explore with the whole family. Parking available in three locations (just off freeway at Atherton Ave, at Bugeia Lane, and in Bahia Valley), all with easy access to trailheads. Dogs welcome, but must be on-leash at all times.

MT. BURDELL Part of the Olompali State Historic Park, Mt. Burdell has a variety of trails for different levels of hiking experience. Easy access to trails from many locations. Spectacular views of Marin, Sonoma, Solano counties and the San Francisco Bay. Dogs must be leashed on trail and under voice command on fire roads.

impressive croaking of countless frogs that flock to the lake each year.

NOVATO “All of Marin County has such wonderful hiking trails. There are so many to choose from, but what I love the most are trails in Novato. The north end of the county opens you up to views from all over. The feeling I get when I go out to explore is CALM. Hiking is good for the heart in many ways — breathing the fresh air, hearing the sounds of nature, paying attention to the little details, the many different blessings you encounter while exploring…There are physical and emotional benefits of getting out in nature and going for a hike. The fresh air you breath moves through your bloodstream and renews your mental wellbeing along with your heart and body.” ~ Sherri Jacobs

RUSH CREEK MOUNT BURDELL PRESERVE The hike to Hidden Lake on the Mount Burdell Preserve is a seasonal treasure. Visit during the rainy season to see tons of amphibians and hear the

“I love to hike around Rush Creek and up in these hills because of the views of the San Pablo Bay area and Novato. It’s also a great place to hike with family.” ~ Jesus Santana

SeaPlane Adventures (2018) We are the last remaining commercial seaplane operator left in the entire state of California, a state that was once rife with seaplane companies (the original ferry across San Francisco Bay was by seaplane in the 1920s.). I was very afraid this historic business was going to die on my watch. But I think we have made it, thanks to the support of the local community who have been enthusiastically flying with us since we re-opened. However, we are not out of the woods yet and Marin County is not making it any easier.

North Bay Aquatics (2018) My wife and I have lived here our whole lives. Being able to live and work in the community doing what I like to do makes me feel blessed.

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GET OUT!

paul austin Founder of PlayMarin shares tips on where to Play in Marin.

TENNESSEE VALLEY One of my favorites because either way you go, you’ll end up at a beautiful secluded beach. Take the hard way, up hills, rewarded by amazing views, or just walk the level paved path — it’s the best of both worlds.

STINSON BEACH

BEST PLACES to Explore MUIR BEACH

By day, it’s a great place to enjoy with family and friends and as the sun goes down, it’s one of the only beaches that allows for legal bonfires. So be sure to bring enough s’mores makings to share.

SCHOONMAKER BEACH Access and parking can be tricky, especially shelter-in-place, but this sweet little sandy beach with shallow water (can get muddy) is ideal for young swimmers looking to splash in almost warm water.

It’s also a great place to launch a kayak.

MARIN HEADLANDS How lucky are we to have access to miles of protected open space, free for all to hike and bike.

Restrooms and picnic tables can be found at the parking lot of Rodeo Beach — and while it’s not really my favorite hobby, certain spots are mecca for birdwatchers.

CHINA CAMP STATE PARK

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Mountain biking here is awesome. Regardless of ability, you can go for miles and take multiple trails to explore. We’ve had some great youth group camping fun out there too.

China Camp (2019) Friends of China Camp is immensely grateful to the Marin community for having a place in its heart for China Camp and the resultant volunteer and financial support that the park receives. A heart-felt thank you from all of us at Friends of China Camp.

I love walking along the entire beach. I see people enjoying the cold water (not my thing, but they look happy) and if you’re lucky you’ll see a paraglider land on the beach.

BEST YOUTH SPORT GROUPS This list is growing as we are involved with more local sports programs:

• ST. MARY’S STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO) PROGRAM • SOUTHERN MARIN LACROSSE • DAVE FROMER SOCCER • NEXT LEVEL FLAG FOOTBALL COUNTY BEARS BASKETBALL AAU

BEST PLAYGROUNDS

Summer Solstice Muir Beach (pre-COVID)

CORTE MADERA PARK One of the most popular parks in Marin. In nonCOVID times, kids from all areas come here to play on the massive structures or play soccer and other games on the expansive fields.

MCNEARS BEACH IN SAN RAFAEL This is a one-stop-fun-shop; there is a beach, pool, tennis courts, volleyball courts and grassy areas to play or have a picnic.

MARIN CITY’S ROCKY GRAHAM PARK This is a family-friendly community gathering place. There is a children’s play structure, skate park, a beautiful mural, and picnic tables. Did I mention the gazebo and amphitheater? It’s just a great and fun spot.

YogaWorks (2019) Marin is a fantastic place for a business, especially one centered on yoga. People are friendly, warm, and open-minded. And with so many people dedicated to wellbeing the perfect place for YogaWorks. While we love our indoor studios, we love taking yoga outside, too. There is nothing like practicing yoga on Angel Island, in the Marin Headlands, or at Muir and Bolinas Beach. Our Larkspur studio has just reopened with classes under a big tent with a gorgeous view of Mt. Tam. We’re always inspired by Marin.

Camp Edmo (2019) With the pivot we made this year to online programming, we can be anywhere. Marin was the location of our very first EDMO camp and we’ve had a physical presence at schools in Marin since 2004. This year we had hoped to expand our program and open an in-person camp program in San Rafael.

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A couple years we noticed one particular Instagram account that seemed to be hitting all of the best spots in Marin. So we tracked down the man behind the handle @destroyeats, Troy Quintillan-Rios, who is as enamored with the Marin food scene as we are. With our staff outings scaled back due to COVID, we collaborated with him for our Best of the County 2020 Dining.

Top Tacos

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SAUSALITO Don't miss: bottomless mimosas on the weekend. copitarestaurant.com

MILL VALLEY spit-roasted Al Pastor Tacos drenched in a grilled pineapple salsa. playamv.com

PACIFIC CATCH

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SUPER DUPER BURGER MILL VALLEY Don't miss: Super Burger, a side of garlic fries and home-made pickles. superduperburgers.com

CORTE MADERA Don't miss: the Seared Ahi Tuna ‘Sushi’ Tacos. pacificcatch.com

MILL VALLEY Don't miss: cod fish tacos. hookfishco.com

PICANTE TAQUERIA

Top Burger

LARKSPUR Don't miss: Perry's Burger with bacon and blue cheese. perryssf.com

GREENBRAE Don't miss: The Bacon Cheeseburger. gotts.com

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SAN RAFAEL Don’t miss: the Carne Asada Tacos with extra spicy salsa. 415.485.6050

PERRY’S ON MAGNOLIA

GOTT’S ROADSIDE

MILL VALLEY Don't miss: the Bungalow Burger with Awesome sauce. bungalow44.com

Vegan? We got you!

WORLD WRAPPS

CORTE MADERA Tahini Tofu Wrap with a Mango Juice boba drink. worldwrapps.com

SAIGON VILLAGE

FISH TACOS @HOOKFISHCO

SAN RAFAEL Tofu Rice Noodle Soup. saigonvillagesanrafael.com

R’NOH THAI LARKSPUR Tofu and Vegetable Red Curry. rnohthai.com

Pizza Antica (2018) We’ve been on a constant roller coaster, so many ups and downs. Of course, going dark and letting go of our entire team was tough — one of the most devastating things we have had to do. Luckily, we were able to obtain a small business loan, which allowed us to bring back some of our staff. As we reopen, we are able to add more employees. The highs are when we’re allowed to add services, like outdoor dining. But it has been challenging to communicate with the public about our services and hours.

Tony’s Seafood (2018) The patience and kindness from customers that just miss Tony’s Seafood and miss being in the hospitality industry environment is a high point. So is the glow and joy that the staff at Tony’s Seafood has shown just in returning to work. We are grateful that so many of our staff members returned with the ambition to get involved in the ever changing puzzle that is the “new” service industry.

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LOU’S TAKEAWAY

POGGIO TRATTORIA

Opened in August 2019 in Terra Linda by Anthony, aka Lou, this spot should not get overlooked. Get the Braised Pork Belly Plate. You will feel like a Marin insider when you check this little powerhouse out, take-out only. loustakeaway.com

If you squint, the streetside tables in front of Sausalito’s Poggio Trattoria can look like Italy, which suits Chef Ben Balesteri’s passion for authentic Italian cuisine to a T. When Marin bounty meets Italian Cuisine, Poggio will never disappoint. Get anything seafood, as the Chef may have caught it himself. poggiotrattoria.com

REVEL & ROOST BRICK OVEN KITCHEN Opened in September 2019 by Chef Mark Edwards on B Street in San Rafael. Offering dining al fresco from 4 to 8 for dinner and take-out. Absolutely get the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich. revelroost kitchen.com

Top Outdoor Dining

GRAVITY TAVERN Looking for a bite to eat and drink after long hike?

Check out Gravity Tavern in Downtown Mill Valley because, you know, you deserve it. Classy ambiance with warm service at their 12 outdoor tables. If you’re a fan of classic cocktails, don’t miss the Gravity Grade Old Fashioned. gravitytavern.com

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New Discoveries

This Downtown Larkspur restaurant continues to slay the fine dining and pizza game, serving up beautiful dishes with some of the freshest ingredients in Marin County chosen by Chef Michael Reyes. Get the Avocado Bruschetta for an appetizer. restaurantpicco.com

FLOODWATER

With Chef Michael Siegel in the kitchen, and the Higgins brothers running the house, this popular Mill Valley spot opened to much fanfare in November of 2019. Get the Shorty’s Tall Reuben and the roasted beet salad with za’atar spiced labneh on their 10 table outdoor patio, or order take-out online. floodwatermv.com

Opened in February 2020 in Downtown San Rafael.

Sit on their makeshift patio and treat yourself to an Iced Coffee and a Third Culture Bakery Butter Mochi Donut, or make it two. pinkowlcoffee.com

Take a trip to Paris without leaving town. French cuisine at its finest at this Downtown Larkspur staple. Enjoy a glass of wine while people watching at one of the 10 outdoor tables on the patio. The Moules Frites are a must. leftbank.com

A gem in San Anselmo, this Mediterranean restaurant is serving up a white tablecloth experience al fresco with 10 tables in the parking lot. Don’t miss their famous Syrian Fattoush Salad. insalatas.com

BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE HOG ISLAND OYSTER CO.

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Opened in March 2020, this West Marin staple has found new tony digs at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. Get a dozen of the Oyster Bar Mix or heavenly oyster po-boy. Next level fresh. hogislandoysters.com

Tamalpie (2018) I think the community gathering around us all was huge and I would not give up being here, in Marin, for anything. We are a strong and tight community. I appreciate all the other restaurateurs and people who helped us out.

A hidden gem in Sausalito, Mama is cooking up a home cooked meal straight from the heart. Enjoy some popular dishes like fresh spring rolls, Chicken Lettuce Cups or Pad Thai. Generally serving lunch outside k and take-out until 6 p.m., check @kittisplace on Instagram to be sure. kittisplace.com

LEFT BANK BRASSERIE

INSALATA'S RESTAURANT PINK OWL COFFEE

KITTI’S PLACE

This iconic restaurant in Mill Valley is serving up some our favorite food in Marin. An all-around affair from food to cocktails to a curated wine list.

Call ahead to reserve one of the 8 tables on the patio. Definitely start with the Oysters Bingo. buckeyeroadhouse.com

Rustic Bakery (2019) We feel very supported by the community.

Customers have been so generous with tips for the employees during shelter-in-place. I am grateful that they understand the sacrifice we are making to stay open during this time. In my opinion, Marin is the best place to live and to own an organic bakery.

LE GARAGE Stunning views of the Sausalito bay, good food and delicious wine. They have it all. Get some Bubbles and the Cheese Plate or try the other French classics like Salad Niçoise. Amazing for weekend brunch at one of the 8 outdoor tables. legaragebistrosausalito.com

MIRACLE MILE CAFÉ Breakfast with a hint of spice. This San Rafael restaurant serves up delicious home-cooked Peruvian cuisine as well as traditional breakfast classics and omelets. Do not pass up the famous Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. There are 10 outdoor tables here, walk-ins welcome. miraclemilecafe.com

FARMSHOP MARIN Just off the the San Francisco/Larkspur Ferry, this farm-to-table restaurant brings Marin County to your table. Definitely get the Jidori Chicken. Bring the kids too as there is a playground. Their outdoor patio has about 14 tables, and takes reservations. farmshopca.com

Iron Springs Pub and Brewery (2019) The overwhelming outpouring of support we have received has been great. Unfortunately, we had to permanently close our San Rafael location, but our Fairfax location is open. These are uncharted waters.

We are doing all we can to plan but much is out of our hands. Our hope is that landlords will understand the dire situation and work with businesses. There needs to be a change in the business interruption insurance policies that insurance companies are refusing to pay out on.

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Perry’s (2018 and 2019) The high points have centered around how busy we have been for take-out, how grateful our customers have been that we are open and their display of loyalty, for which we are very, very grateful. Also, our staff has displayed incredible teamwork, showing how much they care about each other and taking great care of our guests. The best part was reopening for outdoor dining and seeing the restaurant roar back to life. It is a privilege and an honor to have been able to open Perry’s in Larkspur almost five years ago.

Poggio (2018 and 2019) A highlight was seeing our enormously talented and hardworking team that has remained completely reorganize the restaurant service model. We had a hard time getting ingredients delivered. So Poggio Chef Ben Balesteri went out on the bay and caught fish himself. We grew a herb garden to guarantee a fresh supply . For restaurants everywhere, business has been completely changed by both the health crisis and economic aftershocks. We are on the brink of reopening half of our inside seats.

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family Outdoor eats

F O O D C AT E G O R Y S P O N S O R

BY DONNA BERRY GLASS

CALIFORNIA FILM INSITITUTE

SLOW STREETS DOWNTOWN TIBURON Now through Labor Day weekend, Main Street in quintessentially charming Tiburon turns into a pedestrians-only avenue full of outdoor dining options from Friday afternoons through Sunday evenings, including space for social distancing. townoftiburon.org

Mill Valley Film Festival Dine & Stream with the California Film Institute and our wonderful restaurant partners.

Check out the tantalizing cuisine from our restaurant partners, offering take-out menus from around the world to please your palate while you cozy up with Rafael@Home virtual cinema and livestream conversations, exclusive CFI Member Screenings, the upcoming Mill Valley Film Festival and DocLands Documentary Film Festival, and more, cfi.org

GRAVITY TAVERN

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MILL VALLEY Formerly the home of the Balboa Café Mill Valley, the newly opened Gravity Tavern is quickly making a splash with its buttermilk fried chicken, offered in kid-sized, individual or family-sized portions, plus a variety of salads, sides, entrees and daily prix fixe specials. gravitytavern.com

IL DAVIDE Warm and welcoming Italian restaurant serving refined Tuscan fare including classic lunch specials. ildavide.net

LE COMPTOIR

CREEKSIDE PIZZA SAN ANSELMO This upscale pizza spot offers tasty salads, sandwiches and appetizers that mom and dad will enjoy too, plus mac and cheese and spaghetti for kids. It's a part of San Anselmo’s On the Avenue weekend street shutdown happening on Friday and Saturday evenings and all day on Sundays. creeksidesa.com

RANGECAFE BAR AND GRILL PEACOCK GAP GOLF CLUB SAN RAFAEL The restaurant overlooking the picturesque golf course, offering a sense of rejuvenation, has opened its outdoor patio with tables on a first-come, firstserved basis. The menu is well rounded including choices for kids, who eat free on Mondays (make sure to ask when placing your order). When you’re finished, pick up one of their take-and-bake lasagnas to enjoy later in the week. rangecafe.net

FINNEGAN’S MARIN

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DOWNTOWN NOVATO Reminiscent of a European pub, this family-friendly spot with an outdoor patio offers a big menu with burgers, pizzas, salads and even Irish corned beef and cabbage and Irish nachos. There’s limited seating on the patio, but on weekends, seating extends onto Grant Avenue which is closed to traffic Friday afternoon through Sunday. finnegansmarin.com

Copita (2018) By far the highest point has been rehiring our team and welcoming guests back onto our restaurant patios. It was very emotional yet strange, but so far everyone has been amazingly kind and ecstatic to be back.

PIAZZA D’ANGELO

Contemporary and unpretentious bistro, rotisserie, and epicerie offering delicious French-style fare such as steak, mussels and rotisserie meats, plus wine. lecomptoirsr.com

SAN RAFAEL JOE’S Now celebrating over 70 years in business, San Rafael Joe’s is a veritable Marin County favorite, well-known for serving contemporary Italian-American cuisine with nightly specials. sanrafaeljoes.com

STATE ROOM Hip gastropub for house brews, cocktails, woodfired pizza and American eats with a global touch, State Room is proud to use local, organic, and sustainable producers. stateroombrewery.com

SOL FOOD Renowned casual eatery with locations in San Rafael and Mill Valley serving fresh, authentic, and traditional Puerto Rican fare with a highly addictive menu for which customers go to great lengths to get a fix. solfoodrestaurant.com

THERESA & JOHNNY’S Local's favorite serving homestyle breakfast fare. Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast all day long, plus dinner-style lunch offerings. theresajohnnys.com

Picco (2019) The high point for us is the excitement we receive from our guests when they know that we are still here to serve them.

Lotus Cuisine of India (2019) The high point has been that none of our employees were laid off. We feel fortunate that we are a quality community restaurant that has been here for 20 years.

Piazza D'Angelo proudly brings southern Italian cuisine to the heart of Mill Valley, with delectable options like wood-fired pizzas, freshly made pastas, and antipasti, as well as fresh fish, prime meats, and signature tiramisu. piazzadangelo.com

PIZZA ANTICA Offering irresistible crispy, thin-crust pizza and other Italian standards made with pristine local ingredients from small family farmers. pizzaantica.com

WATERSHED A refined purveyor of contemporary California cuisine, directed by what is available from local farmers, ranches, and fisheries, creating unique rustic flavors and great beverages. watershedmv.com

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INSALATA’S Great spot for Mediterranean fare and popular take-out options that bring the warm spirit of the Mediterranean to Marin County. insalatas.com

PACIFIC CATCH Outpost of an easygoing chain known for simply prepared seafood with a Pacific Rim influence. pacificcatch.com

AROMA CAFE Bright, casual coffee shop offering breakfast, sandwiches, and Middle Eastern plates specializing in Mediterranean fusion foods. aromacafesanrafael.com

Tamalpie (2018) I think the community gathering around us all was huge and I would not give up being here, in Marin, for anything.

We are a strong and tight community. I appreciate all the other restaurateurs and people who helped us out.

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@jeffbarfly

According to BACtrack, a San Francisco-based breathalyzer company, in the early pandemic days the Bay Area’s alcohol intake increased by a staggering 42 percent.

Many have taken the “whatever it takes to get through this” approach, and that just might be a glass of wine, artisan cocktail or the new cannabis cocktail trend. Reporting on the latest and greatest, we’ve turned to regular contributorand bartender extraordinaire, Jeff Burkhart.

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Drink Outdoor Dining with Full Liquor

TRIDENT SAUSALITO “Halting indoor dining wasn’t such a bad thing for us,” says Rick Enos, general manager of the Trident restaurant in Sausalito. Now with fewer tourists, locals are getting the chance to reconnect with the landmark. A relatively new second deck (built in 2014) and the large main deck make for almost the same capacity as the restaurant had pre-covid using current social distance spacing. The Sausalito Louie and classic Cioppino are still delicious and become more so when washed down by the classic Trident Tequila Sunrise, invented there in the mid-1970s.

415.331.3232, thetrident.net

SAM’S ANCHOR CAFÉ TIBURON If Sam’s Café could survive Prohibition (the restaurant is 100 years old this year) without cocktails, it can certainly survive this, with them. Their spectacular outdoor deck is still the spot to see and have been seen (who even knew they offered indoor dining?), if only from slightly further away. No surprises here, either on the menu or at the bar; oysters, calamari etc. But haven’t we had plenty enough surprises already this year?

415.435.4527, samscafe.com

with Beer and Wine WATERSHED

MILL VALLEY Its abundant outdoor seating (in the now expanded lumberyard) has become a wellspring of outdoor freedom during this lockdown. “I’ve never been interested in the fast casual places where you get a number and find a seat. I find it socially cheap,” says Ged Robertson, owner and operator of Bootjack Wood fired Pizza, Watershed, and the Shoreline Coffee Shop. “That was until we were able to utilize it.” Special yard dogs — bratwursts with peppers,

mustard, and onions — along with Asian vodka, great beers on tap and a simply delicious wine list might just make you forget all about indoor seating.

415.888.2406, watershedmv.com

IRON SPRINGS PUB FAIRFAX House ale-braised BBQ pork sandwiches or giant bacon cheese pretzels are sure to soothe anyone’s anxiety. And all are available with Iron Springs special Shelter Melter Ale, a 6.7% pale ale brewed on the same day that the original shelter in place went into effect. Now, that was foresight. If the Melter won’t work for you, Iron Springs has 15 other beers to choose from, many of them award winning, everything from Kolsch to Imperial stout.

415.485.1005, ironspringspub.com

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Best Pre-Pandemic Product

2019 MARIN WATER ROSÉ SCENIC ROOT WINEGROWERS (PEY-MARIN) SAN ANSELMO Remember how light and frivolous 2019 seemed? If you don’t, Marin Water Rosé might just help you remember. Originally Jonathon Pey, winemaker for Pey-Marin Vineyards (makers of some stellar West Marin pinot noirs) had decided to celebrate his 20th harvest, by creating a product he had made early on in his career.“I had lived in France and Susan [Pey’s late wife and partner] had lived in Italy, so we knew rosé,” says Pey. “In 2003 we had made a rosé from Marin County grown grapes. For our 20th harvest I thought it would be kind of fun and different to bring it back.”

That original rosé was the first Marin county rosé ever commercially produced. “In terms of the national wine industry now, rosé is a really popular drink. It is all over the place,” says Pey. “We did it about 10 years too early.”

His Marin Water seeks to remedy that situation. The new rosé is a hand pruned, hand-picked, 100 percent stainless steel fermented, non-malolactic wine, which sees no oak at all. It comes in at 12.1 percent alcohol and exhibits a bright tangy combination of rose, honeysuckle, jasmine tea, and strawberry.

If you are looking for a dry European style rosé, Marin Water just might be it.

Serious, yet frivolous, that was so 2019 and for $25 you can go back there, literally.

Shipping and handling are included on 6-packs. 415.455.9463, peymarin.com

NEW SIPS

Best Local Liquor Delivery

Anyone in the alcohol business knows that one cannot mix cannabis (neither CBD or THC) with alcohol, legally, at least not professionally. But as amateurs we can do what we want to in the safety of our own homes. That said, proceed with caution.

SONOMA, SONOMA COUNTY AND SAUSALITO Hanson of Sonoma was one of the first to switch gears, first bringing back staff to produce hand sanitizer for first responders in the Bay Area, and then introducing a bevy of products available for delivery, including their entire line of fine organic grape vodkas (habanero, Meyer lemon, espresso, etc.), their exceptional single malt Double Barrel Whiskey, as well as cocktail kits and pre-batched cocktails. Does anyone know how to make cucumber gimlets at home? Hanson’s does. And they come pre-batched: 4 cocktails for $25.

“We are sending out drivers everyday with deliveries for a straight $10 flat fee, which covers the driver’s gas,” says Hanson. “It was a way to bring back employees who had been working in the tasting rooms. In many cases if you order before noon, we can deliver it the same day.” hansonofsonoma.com

CANNABIS COCKTAILS

ARTET CANNABIS APERITIF “Artet is born from the idea that cannabis is the perfect aperitif,” says Artet co-founder Maxwell Spohler, 25. “Capable of opening the mind, mood, and palate.” Labeled as an “infused Italian style beverage” Artet is alcohol free, so it is immune to the licensing requirements needed for ethyl alcohol.

Deriving its bitter taste from gentian Artet serves as a great substitution for Campari or amaro in cocktails, but only in the amateur realm. Make no mistake, Artet is a THC product and not a CBD one. There is definitely a psychoactive effect. Currently ONA LIFE is the only Marin retailer of Artet, and only delivers to the greater San Rafael area. A 750ml bottle is $55. Order online, by phone, or by text message.

415.909.0382, ona.life

VIV & OAK Offered in various blends of THC and CBD, Viv & Oak wines are low in calories and carry little risk of going overboard as with certain edibles that hit like a brick wall hours later. This is due to the company’s “nano-encapsulation” process that speeds up the effect of the cannabis, which you can feel after 10 to 15 minutes. A 750ml bottle is $35. Online ordering is available through Mission Cannabis Club.

415.970.9333, vivandoak.com

NICE GUYS DELIVERY Nice Guys Delivery offers a selection of Cann “social” tonics: grapefruit rosemary, blood orange cardamom and lemon lavender. Gee, we wonder what you could mix tonic with? Whatever it is we bet it is delicious. Cann’s tonics are low calorie and include organic agave nectar, organic lemon juice, natural lavender flavor, and of course, cannabis extract.

2mgTHC/4mgCBD per serving. $7 each or $30 for a six pack. 415.855.5914, niceguysdelivery.com

KIKOKO Kikoko offers cannabis tea deliveries free on orders of $100 or more. Online ordering for delivery only. Their website lists a recipe for a “Mellow Mule:” 4 ounces Kikoko Sypmpa-Tea (turmeric and ginger), 4 ounces of ginger beer and a squeeze of lime juice. Remember you can always add a shot of vodka or use alcoholic ginger beer at your own home if you want to. SympaTea is $8 for a single pouch, $24 for four pouches, and $56 for 10. 3mg THC/20mg CBD per serving.

Some assembly is required. kikoko.com

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Best Local Wine Delivery WINES THAT DELIVER

NICASIO Wines That Deliver is a winery that operates under both the names Ellen Redding and Brainchild. Their Ellen Redding label is for Marin County wines only and currently produces a chardonnay and a pinot noir both sourced from Stubbs Vineyard in West Marin, as well as a Paydirt blend that incorporates 2% cabernet sauvignon from Pacheco Ranch in Novato.

McNeil plans to add a 100% cab from Pacheco and a cab/montepulciano/pinot noir blend using grapes from Pacheco Ranch, McEvoy Ranch and Stubbs.

Their six bottle sampler is a great value and includes both tax and delivery. 415.662.2046, winesthatdeliver.com

WEST COAST WINE AND CHEESE MILL VALLEY After a handful of successful years in San Francisco, West Coast Wine and Cheese owners Chris and Lindsey Wanner were ready to take on another outpost, and Mill Valley proved to be the ideal place. The more wine you order, the more you save, and there is an extra 15% off when you buy any four or more bottles. 415.785.3408, westcoastsf.com

Best Local Wine

TIBURON WINE TIBURON If you live in Southern Marin, Tiburon Wine’s proprietor, Jerry Horn aka “Dr. Champagne” will be happy to perform a house call on minimum orders of $100.

Tiburon Wine carries several wines by Marin’s own Skywalker Ranch and features over 75 different champagnes on their list. And their prices are quite reasonable too, mostly in the $20 through $70 range.

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Check out this very extensive wine list online and then call and make your appointment. 415.435.3499, tiburonwine.net

BEST TO GO Cocktails COPITA TEQUILERIA Y COMIDA

SAUSALITO James Beard award-winning chef Joanne Weir recognizes that just as much care should be put into the margarita “mix” as is put into the tequila. Her team and her have hit on a grand idea: to-go margaritas by the gallon. Genius. “When you are sipping and sheltering in place, we are offering you a gallon of our mix of agave nectar and freshly squeezed lime juice along with a bottle of 100% agave Herradura tequila to make our award-winning margarita in your own home. You will have the fixings to make 15 margaritas. A killer deal.” she says. At $70, which includes chips and salsa, you save about $100 over the dine-on-the-patio price. Salut. 415.331.7400, copitarestaurant.com

JASON’S This local happy hour has us social distancing on the patio, for their well-priced drink specials and generous happy hour food menu. Try the HOT SHOT. It’s sushi grade hamachi, ponzu, avocado, scallions, toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced red jalapeño, fried ginger and a touch of white truffle oil. Served in a shot glass. You’ll want a round for the table to go with your cocktail.

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PERRY’S PER RY’S There’s something about a drink

MILL VALLEY Bungalow 44 knows that classics like the old fashioned really don’t need no fancy glass at all, just the right ratios and the right product. And most importantly someone who knows what they are doing to make it. Bungalow’s house infused pecan bourbon makes all the difference in their old fashioned. We dare you. $20 for two or $35 for four is the deal of the century. 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com

under the redwoods at the end of the day.

Perry’s outdoor happy hour is a special treat. We’ve been known to make a meal of their famous potato skins. Made with bacon, white cheddar, scallions, spicy ranch.

CUCINA RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR SAN ANSELMO Not just great Italian food, but cocktail delivery, too. Favaloso. You must be in a five mile radius, you must order food and there’s a minimum of $50 as well as a $5 fee. But still, delivery. Cucina is offering all their specialty cocktails to-go or for delivery (both of which must also include food). $12 for a 4 ounce portion (which is slightly larger than cocktails served there) of any of their favorites. Returning the bottle will earn you $1 off the next one. Call early, their phone lines get quite busy. 415.454.2942, cucina-sa.com

GUESTHOUSE KENTFIELD When it comes to cocktails, Guesthouse is scorching, in particular, their Sunburn Cocktail. A fiery combination of tequila, lime juice, cucumber and cayenne. Ay Caramba. $20 for two servings is sure to have you feeling the burn. Remember that you must also order food in order to get cocktails to go.

Maybe their Prime New York steak for $37? Or a Big Ol Cookie for $5? Either way it works. 415.419.5101, guesthousemarin.com

Team's top picks.

PEET’S The seasonal Citrus Cremcicle cold

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GUEST HOUSE “They don’t take themselves too seriously…just the drinks.” It's their motto and we can see why. Whether batching cocktails to go or serving their “properly made martini” their pop-up “parking lot party”, Guest House serves up sophisticated cocktails that make us feel like adults on an evening out.

PLAYA MILL VALLEY Kill Bill Margarita; house made guacamole and fresh chips on the patio with the sun setting behind you on Mt. Tam. Enough said.

frozen beverages

MILKSHAKES AND FLOATS Our favorite soft serve is locally made Straus Ice Cream. We love it in seasonal Milkshakes from Gotts like peanut butter and chocolate, or in Root Beer, Orange or Coke floats.

JAMBA JUICE For a healthy and low-calorie afternoon pick-me-up, Jamba’s blended Greens and Ginger is a frosty blend of five ingredients; lemonade peaches kale mangos and ginger, to keep us focused. We like to add an immune boosting daily vitamin zinc shot.

Brew is a summer treat. Peet’s cold brew, layered with sweetened condensed milk, Yuzu Citrus purée and a swirl of half and half make for a refreshing summer sip.

More of a tea person? The Tropical Green Tea Shaker is green tea hand-shaken with lemonade, sweet strawberry puree, ice and strawberries.

RECIPE: We love a good Margarita. If you can’t be on a tropical beach this summer try this delicious recipe for a taste of the islands at home.

PINEAPPLE CILANTRO MARGARITA Ingredients: 2 oz. Casamigos Reposado Tequila 1 oz. Pineapple Juice .5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice .5 oz. Simple Syrup 8-10 Cilantro Leaves 1/2 Rim Equal Parts Sugar/Salt/Cilantro* Garnish with 2 Pineapple Leaves Wet rim of rocks glass with lime wedge and dip into salt mixture. Combine all ingredients into tin shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into rimmed rocks glass. Add fresh ice and garnish. *To Make Cilantro Salt – Dice up fresh cilantro leaves into small pieces. Put on baking sheet and place in oven at 225 degrees for 20 min to dry out.

Add more time if needed, but be careful not to burn. Once completely dry, put cilantro contents into your fingers and break into small grain-like pieces. Then add equal parts white granulated sugar and kosher salt.

(Recipe courtesy Mollie Stone’s blog.)

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Inspired by necessity and aided by innovation, Marin County’s community is banding together like never before. Though cultural institutions are being asked to adapt their programming in most extreme fashions, the desire to celebrate our collective, creative spirits persists. Faced with no alternative, now is the time to think outside the box — even if that sometimes means staring at a laptop. BY ZACK RUSKIN

This 56" x 35" sculpture made from paperback covers, wire, mull and thread is called Inquiry, from the 2020 Punctuate series by artist, Lisa Kokin and can be seen online at the Seager Gray gallery in Mill Valley.

We thought this sums up the mood du jour.

AUTHOR EVENTS FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME Book Passage is one of Marin’s most frequented literary institutions. With the store’s normally hectic schedule of in-person author signings and events on indefinite pause, owners Elaine and Bill Petrocelli are offering a complimentary “Conversations with Authors” series on the store’s website. In addition to hosting digital dialogues with the likes of David Mitchell and Amy Tan, the store will also debut a virtual edition of Anne Lamott’s immensely popular writing workshop, “On Writing,” this August. bookpassage.com

In West Marin, Point Reyes Books is also getting in on the action with a virtual series of events that will double as a fundraiser for the store. ptreyesbooks.com

GET INTO AN “ALTERED” STATE OF READING If you have enough books to read, why not get some to frame? Each July, the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art offers locals just such an opportunity with its annual Altered Book Exhibit and Fundraiser. Want to see it for yourself? The eleventh installment of the festival is available to view and purchase in-person (in groups of up to ten people)

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through August 29. In addition, MarinMOCA is also offering virtual tours of two additional exhibitions through their website. marinmoca.org

THE POWER OF PICTURES Art can soothe the soul. Here are some local art galleries to visit, either online or in-person: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Novato; marinmoca.org Museum of International Propaganda San Rafael; museumofpropaganda.org Seager Gray Gallery Mill Valley; seagergray.com

MAKE IT A MOVIE NIGHT Do you think the projectors at the Rafael are getting lonely? The empty seats at the Lark must surely be missing the smell of fresh popcorn. While their doors remain closed, both institutions are doing what they can to ensure cinematic treasures (along with some sillier fare) are never in short supply. In partnership with the California Film Institute, the “Rafael @ Home” program is now giving films meant for the theater a chance to find their audiences. rafaelfilm. cafilm.org Meanwhile, the era of the drive-in movie theater has unexpectedly returned. You’ll need to bring your own snacks, but this summer, the Lark is presenting classic films to be enjoyed from the comfort of one’s vehicle at the Bon Air Center. So far, announced titles include Flashdance and Dirty Dancing. larktheater.net

With a return date on live local stage productions yet to be determined, the Ross Valley Players have generously made the company’s 2019 production of Moll Flanders available to stream. Starring San Anselmo’s own Amber Collins Crane as the titular Flanders, the show can now be viewed at any time, free of charge, offering viewers the opportunity to transport themselves back to the Barn for an evening. rossvalleyplayers.com/moll-flanders-performance

NON-PROFITS IN NEED OF HELPING HANDS

be done from the comfort of home. Here are a few important Marin non-profits looking to actively help the community during this a uniquely difficult moment: The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank sfmfoodbank.org/volunteer Homeward Bound of Marin hbofm.org Big Skills Tiny Homes bigskillstinyhomes.org

DOES LAUGHTER STILL COUNT AS MEDICINE? There have not been many valid reasons to bust a gut laughing as of late, but that may soon be about to change. The team at 142 Throckmorton — the Mill Valley theater that’s played host to everyone from Robin Williams to Dana Carvey over the years — is currently hoping to crowdsource $12,000 in funds to develop a “live-streaming system” to deliver future programming of all stripes. (gofundme.com/f/ join-the-stream-team) If you can’t see comedy, why not make some?

ImprovMarin is selling a slew of virtual improvisational comedy classes that will happen on the video-chat software Zoom. There are also digital shows to stream for those who aren’t interested in tapping into their funny bone quite yet. True beginners can try ImprovMarin’s “Intro to Improv” drop-in online classes. There are also additional, more specifically-focused adult classes as well as courses for children. improvmarin.com

FEED YOUR SOUL AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Does anything compare with the splendor of a busy Farmer’s Market in full swing?

The smells, the shouts and the Nutelladrenched crepes are, for some, an integral aspect of our communal experience. Sadly, the downtown San Rafael farmer’s market has been cancelled for the summer, but two other options remain in operation for now: Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael) Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael)

WINNER REWIND

PHOTO CREDIT

Community means giving back. Right now, there are a thousand ways to help — many of which can

Book Passage (2018) We are so lucky to be in Marin County. The people who live here love good books, they appreciate meeting authors, and they are wonderfully supportive of our store.

The reputation of Marin residents is now recognized nationwide and publishers rush to send authors to our community. Many of our customers have stepped in to help us.

Marin MOCA (2019) People in Marin really value artwork and they take the time and effort to learn more about it and support local artists. This is a very encouraging place to have an arts and culture-related business. There is a lot we can do to feature artists-ofcolor and to develop partnerships with local organizations who can recommend the best way to deliver art-related opportunities to diverse communities.

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Ogi Teker, Istanbul Rug What are your favorite galleries? Why? The Marin Open Studios (MOS) showings have been some of my favorites over the years. The artists are diverse and the group awards scholarships and bolster the arts scene in Marin. Win-win-win.

Do you have a favorite movie theater?

Yes, I love the Smith Rafael Film Center on 4th Street in San Rafael. I’m a big fan of independent, foreign films.

Baked Blooms cupcakes

Best Family Fun Activities

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DIY ART KITS Have a budding, young Vera Wang or Frank Lloyd Wright in your family? Studio4Art, with locations in Novato and San Rafael, has the ideal fix for future artists and designers who aren’t able to attend art camp in person this summer: do-it-yourself art kits.

With four themes — fashion design, clay sculpture, photography and architecture — the kits come fully stocked for a full week of projects, along with stepby-step instruction and digital tutorials. studio4art.net

FAMILY COOKING CLASS For those families who may not feel comfortable dining out yet but looking for something different to try along with a learning experience, Camp EDMO has a virtual cooking class designed to get kids and their parents creating alongside in the kitchen. Led by former Top Chef contestants and winners, each class focuses on a dish that the whole family can enjoy, such as veggie flatbread, chicken parmesan and pancakes and smoothies. campedmo.org

transform simple buttercream frosting into gorgeous roses, hydrangeas, daffodils, chrysanthemums, peonies and other garden varieties into eye-popping, edible cupcake toppers. Give your kids a pastry bag and let ‘em go to town. bakedblooms.com

SCHOOL OF ROCK There’s just something about kids banging away on drums that makes them happy (and drives parents crazy). The husband-wife musician team at Wow Music Studios can turn any kid into a rock star and introduce them to instruments, vocalization and even song-writing. The studio offers music lessons and band rehearsals all year long including virtual lessons on Zoom, and will soon offer an outdoor version of its popular Born to Rock camp. wowmusicstudios.com

Favorite streaming specials during COVID? Dirty Dancing on Amazon Prime. It’s a classic.

Favorite local interior designers?

Michelle Squire of Studio Squire is one of the best designers I’ve worked with. Very organized and very talented.

Favorite local architects?

They are in Southern California but the work Steven Ehrlich and Takashi Yanai (EYRC Architects) have done up here is stunning.

Favorite local artist?

You can’t go wrong with Tom Killion’s classic woodcut prints.

Favorite local music venues?

So many good ones. Sweetwater Music Hall is great and so is Terrapin Crossroads. 19 Broadway will be missed.

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VIRTUAL CUPCAKE DECORATING Want to really impress your friends and let your kids have some sticky sweet fun? Cupcake guru Sarah Thongnopneua of Baked Blooms in San Anselmo offers a set of video tutorials designed to show you how to

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wellness & Beauty Apparently the best way through this pandemic is one breath at a time, eyes closed, thinking of nothing. Yep, this sounds unrealistic to us too, so we have gathered our top free online guided meditation centers.

See you on Zoom!

Best Guided Meditations/ Centers online SOULSTICE MIND + BODY SPA

Streaming live, virtual classes at 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday while shelter-in-place remains. Tune in live via Instagram at @soulsticemindbodyspa or through their Facebook page. All classes are free, but donations are appreciated. soulsticemindbodyspa.com

SPIRIT ROCK In response to current conditions, Spirit Rock’s Dharma programs are now offered exclusively online. Classes are free, but when you register to join virtually, they encourage paying at the highest level you are able to in support of Spirit Rock, their staff and their assembly. spiritrock.org

SF ZEN CENTER AT GREEN GULCH FARM San Francisco Zen Center’s Online Zendo offers Zazen meditation, Dharma talks, ceremonies, and meditation instruction every day of the week via Zoom. Classes are open to all and require no registration. Donations are appreciated. Visit their website for schedule and Zoom links. sfzc.org/ online-programs

MINDFUL ONE MEDITATION STUDIO Held in their virtual Zoom studio, Mindful One offers free online meditation classes at noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Classes are 30-minutes long and suitable for all experience levels. The first half of class is a guided meditation, the second is a silent, breath-focused meditation. mindfulonemeditation.com

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True Color

Both brilliant blondes and sultry brunettes did not fare so well as the shelter-in-place mandate progressed. Luckily, a handful of hair heroes were able to step in and save the day with home hair dye kits.

DIPIETRO TODD With locations in Mill Valley and San Francisco, diPietro Todd does not sell color kits but has many root touch-up sprays available for delivery. dipietrotodd.store

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Perhaps you caught this when it aired on KRON4. Edward’s was one of the first salons to mail color touchup kits to clients back in March, and is continuing to do so. edwardssalon.com

EO PRODUCTS

NH2 SALON This Novato salon is offering virtual consultations, color match guidance and step-by-step support. Get a professional color kit delivered to you with free two-day shipping. nh2salon.com

CHRISTOPHER SALON This Mill Valley and Tiburon salon recently opened up their patio for haircuts, however the custom coloring is still done via take home kits. Christopher and crew will talk you through your individual needs to ensure your pandemic best. christopher-salon.com

Natural Skincare Products At home routines Of course Marin County is going to have a plethora of everything "free" and "safe" beauty products. Here are our top picks.

Eva Claiborne Wellness (2019) During this pandemic, I was very touched by how the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce and community pulled together and showed their support for local businesses via fundraising, general outreach to keep all the businesses informed, and even offering pro bono legal advice. When I started my business in Tiburon 25 years ago, I knew that I was in a very special community — this pandemic has confirmed that there is nowhere else I would rather have my business. I am also very grateful for my landlord Laleh Zelinsky’s generosity.

For the past 24 years, this San Rafael-based company has been sourcing natural, organic, and responsiblyfarmed ingredientsfor its essential oils...Fun fact: EO gel and spray hand sanitizers were the first sanitizers ever to be Environmental Working Group verified. eoproducts.com

TRUE BOTANICALS Every True Botanicals formula is MADE SAFE certified. MADE SAFE products are entirely free of: endocrine (hormone) disruptors, carcinogens, parabens, SLS and SLES, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, GMOs and animal cruelty. truebotanicals.com

LAUREL WHOLE PLANT ORGANICS Sausalito-based Laurel offers a range of organic skincare firmly rooted in the principles and practices of Slow Beauty that are formulated with whole

Drawing Room Marin (2019) We have been extremely blessed by our thoughtful and generous clientele, who are more like family after all these years. We have been humbled by their support. We fully intend to continue to be of service to our clients and community, even if it looks different than it used to. We love what we do and are committed to our clients and this industry.

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Top picks from cofounder Meg Adelman

BEST WELLNESS TREATMENTS / CENTERS

plant ingredients and without aloe, glycerine or alcohol — common ingredients that dilute or cheapen the formulas. laurelskin.com

VINTNER’S DAUGHTER (NAPA) Producing an active botanical serum as well as an active treatment essence, Vintner’s Daughter formulations are designed to take the place of several standard skincare steps. vitnersdaughter.com

JUICE BEAUTY Juice Beauty skincare and makeup products meet rigorous USA organic regulations supported by solid eco-values that include purchasing many ingredients locally from West Coast certified organic farmers, manufacturing only in the USA — often with solar and wind power — using sustainable containers and printing with soy ink. juicebeauty.com

ANDALOU NATURALS In 2011, Novato’s Andalou became the first beauty brand to achieve 100% Non-GMO Project verification on every single product. Andalou is also gluten free, cruelty free and never tests on animals. andalou.com

9 CORNERS, founded by Randy Gibson in 1999, is a certified holistic healing clinic located in Novato. Services include acupuncture, electrical stimulus, massage, chiropractic adjustments and other body work. Gibson’s wealth of knowledge and 20+ years of experience has honed his intuition for treating clients and generated repeated successes for those with musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, athletic recovery needs and more. club9cryo.com CLUB 9 CRYO is the newest addition to 9 Corners Functional Medicine Clinic.

With a focus on the healing benefits of cryotherapy, their treatments aim to attain homeostasis, reduce pain, improve circulation, boost mood, energize and stimulate metabolism. Pair a 3-minute whole body cryotherapy session with a 30-minute infrared sauna treatment for the ultimate rejuvenation of body and mind. club9cryo.com CAVALLO HEALING ARTS CENTER AND SPA, located in Sausalito, offers facials and spa treatments using sustainable, organic products that align with their social and environmental values.

Their select skincare lines are

sustainably-harvested and avoid petroleum-based products, harsh surfactants and parabens. After a facial and a dip in their warm pools, enjoy a clean lunch at the Farley Bar’s outdoor patio with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. cavallopoint.com/spa

THE JOINERY is a mainstay for locally-sourced dining in Marin.

They currently offer socially-distanced outdoor seating at their waterfront location in Sausalito.

If you’re looking for one of the best salads in the bay area, try their kale and radicchio caesar. joineryca.com

BEST healthy foods

NAVITAS ORGANICS

URBAN REMEDY is an organic, fresh foods company providing high quality, on-thego nutritious drinks, meals, snacks and treats. With their “food is healing” approach, their products not only taste good, but are good for you and the planet. For a drink that detoxifies and refreshes, try the Deep Cleaning coldpressed juice. A kid-friendly favorite is the Warrior — an antioxidant rich smoothie with chia. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant salad or superfood smoothie, you can rely on Urban Remedy for a healthy meal in a pinch. urbanremedy.com

RIO ROCK AÇAÍ CAFE, located in Kentfield, is a natural food cafe serving açaí bowls and smoothies packed with nutrient-dense foods. They offer over 20 bowl and smoothie combinations, countless additions and toppings, and plenty of kid-friendly options. For a lowsugar, high protein meal, try the Pelé bowl — a pure açai bowl topped with hemp seeds, cacao nibs, goji berries and more. riorockacaicafe.com

is an organic superfood company committed to providing sustainably-sourced plant-based nutrition. From smoothie blends to seeds, dried berries and snacks they offer go-to products for daily wellness. navitasorganics.com

HEALTH TIP “My family has been doing intermittent fasting for about six months. We break our fast with high-fat antioxidant-rich, anti inflammatory, immune boosting smoothies. Smoothies have become a staple in our house — they’re easy to make, appeal to all ages and can be packed with superfoods.”

GO-TO SMOOTHIE 1 1/2 tablespoons Navitas Keto Cacao Powder 1 scoop cacao and greens essential blends Tbsp nut butter 8 ounces plant-based milk of choice Handful of Spinach Navitas Daily Immunity Boost 1/4 to 1/2 Banana

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WELCOME TO THE FIFTH ANNUAL FACES OF MARIN. When you think about it, every business is a people business. And it’s not just clients and customers; there are important personalities driving the success of every endeavor. The people who make these businesses live and grow are also the ones you’ll see behind the counter, at a desk or on your doorstep. So take a moment to come face to face with these important Marin personalities.

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FACE OF PAYROLL WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Leslie Ruhland, Accuchex Payroll & Insurance Services PAYROLL PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE FOR EVERY BUSINESS. Since 1990, Accuchex has been privileged with the responsibility of paying people correctly, and on-time, every pay cycle. Leslie Ruhland is a Marin County native and is the EVP of Accuchex Corp. Headquartered in Novato for 30 years, Accuchex is the largest independent payroll company in the Bay Area. “One of my favorite things”, says Ruhland, “about working with companies’ payroll is that no matter the size or industry, our friendly and knowledgeable staff adds value, and in doing so, we become part of our clients’ adventure.” Accuchex provides innovative workforce solutions with web-based Time2Pay,

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blending “Hi-Tech with Hi-Touch”. Accuchex supports employers with one to thousands of employees nationwide. Accuchex appreciates that Payroll remains at the center of our daily lives and the fabric of our communities. During this challenging business environment, we are glad to be a resource to our clients as they navigate the fall out and recovery of Covid 19. Supporting employer clients with the reports and data for PPP loans, remote workforce management and returning employees with worksite safety compliance posters.

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Cassie Keim, Innovative Match CASSIE ZAMPA-KEIM IS A RENOWNED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP STRATEGIST, author, speaker and coach. She is the founder and CEO of Innovative Match, a national relationship-services firm.

One of the industry’s leading experts on dating, Cassie has worked with thousands of singles over the past three decades.

She’s been named one of the World’s Top Matchmakers (UK Dating), written for and been featured in leading media publications and is the author of the acclaimed “Finding Love After 50.” One of the early pioneers of using online dating with clients, Cassie draws the latest technologies to service clients.

Cassie launched Innovative Match to deliver a 21st century approach for helping clients to realize their relationship goals. Cassie offers a holistic, data-driven roadmap for transforming clients’ dating lives, drawing upon technology expertise, psychological training and work as a dating and life coach as well as a dedicated heart.

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FACES OF DESIGNER FLOORING Debbie, Kate and Nicole, Architectural Design Carpets DEBBIE DUERING, OWNER OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CARPETS, has been a leader in the Bay Area flooring industry since 1990. Kate Googins, ADC’s COO, has been with the company for over 15 years; Kate is a passionate team player but also a natural problem solver.

Debbie and Kate work hand-in-hand with the Bay Area’s top interior designers, architects, and realtors on residential and commercial properties. These women keep up-to-date with the industry’s top f looring trends ranging from carpet and hardwood to custom rugs and commercial f looring. Using a woman’s ingenuity Debbie, Kate, and Nicole, constantly thinks outside the box and their attention to

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detail is not only a level of standard at Architectural Design Carpets but part of their creative nature.

When it comes to investing in flooring for any project, no matter how big or small, the foundation of your home starts with Architectural Design Carpets.

1111 Francisco Blvd East, Suite 3, San Rafael, CA 415.458.1717 I architecturaldesigncarpets.com

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FACES OF TRUST AND ESTATE LITIGATION Experience. Integrity. Solutions. These are what set Epstein + Holtzapple apart.

THIS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED AREA OF LAW focuses on conflicts that arise when a loved one dies, or is still alive but is unable to manage their finances. “We meet clients when they are grieving the loss of a loved one and are involved in a lawsuit. Guiding clients who are experiencing such challenges allows us to connect with them on a deeper level, which is incredibly gratifying. Zealously advocating for our clients in court also brings us great joy,” attests Robyn Christo, one of the firm’s attorneys.

With decades of combined experience as trust and estate litigators, the attorneys at Epstein + Holtzapple have built their reputation not only on their deep knowledge and legal skills, but also on their ability to guide clients with empathy through the tumultuous experience of being embroiled in a family conf lict. The firm’s approach typically results in the formation of authentic and lasting relationships with those whom they represent.

711 Grand Avenue, Suite 230, San Rafael, CA 628.240.3854 | epholtzlaw.com

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FACE OF COLLEGE COST REDUCTION Gary Sipos, College Cash Solutions

WE HELP FAMILIES REDUCE THEIR COLLEGE COSTS. Did you know 529 plans work against your obtaining scholarships and grants, and grandparent owned 529 plans reduce awards five times as much? If you own a home or a rental property they can be excluded as assets thus providing more scholarships and grants for your student. There are hundreds of non-intuitive rules that will increase the amount of scholarships and grants your student may be awarded for college.

Many families deserve scholarships and grants but fail to receive them by not deciphering the thousands of pages of the Department of Education Codes.

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We have read them, know the rules, and will help you maximize the amount of scholarships and grants your student can receive for college.

College Cash Solutions, based in San Rafael since 2010, has helped hu nd red s of f a m i l ies. L et u s help you r s. C ont ac t u s at w w w.

CollegeCashSolutions.com and book a meeting to find out how we can help you Reduce Your College Costs.

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FACE OF SUSTAINABLE, LOW-CARBON INVESTING Patrick Costello, CFP®, Founder of Green River Sustainable Financial Planning THERE IS A LOW-CARBON REVOLUTION SWEEPING THE WORLD, particularly in energy, transportation, construction and finance.

However, many financial firms are slow to offer guidance to their clients about adjusting their investment strategies to benefit from this secular trend. Consequently, investors risk being left behind.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager just wrote: “The evidence on climate risk is compelling investors to reassess core assumptions about modern finance,” and declared his firm would be launching funds that shun fossil-fuel oriented stocks.

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Patrick recommends replacing S&P 500 Index tracking funds that have significant exposure to fossil fuel stocks with green, low-carbon funds, and believes failing to do so means leaving money on the table.

Green River is a high-touch boutique investment firm accepting clients interested in lowering their portfolio carbon footprint without sacrificing performance. ($1,000,000 account minimum).

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FACES OF CALIFORNIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDICS

Back row: Keith C. Donatto, MD, John P. Belzer, MD, Mark A. Schrumpf, MD, Frank H. Valone, III, MD, Jon A. Dickinson, MD, Christopher V. Cox, MD; Front row: Lindsey C. Valone, MD, James D. Kelly, II, MD, Keith W. Chan, MD, Peter W. Callander, MD, Robert E. Mayle, Jr, MD, W. Scott Green, MD, Mark I. Ignatius, D.O., Not pictured: H. Relton McCarroll, MD, Adrian J. Rawlinson, MD WHEN IT COMES TO ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES, there’s only one name you can trust – California Pacific Orthopaedics.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, seasoned professional athlete or suffer from everyday joint pain, our experienced team is here to get you feeling like new. After all, it’s what we’ve been doing for nearly 50 years.

At California Pacific Orthopaedics, we want our patients to get back to enjoying normal life as quickly as possible. That’s why we have in-house X-ray and MRI – including a state-of-the-art wide-bore 3 Tesla MRI. Our wide-bore MRI allows for a quicker scan and a

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roomier experience for patients. And, we are now offering evening and weekend appointments!

Please note that we have reorganized our clinics to allow for social distancing and deep cleaning af ter each visit. Your safety is our priority. We look forward to serving you at one of our four offices.

Visit calpacortho.com for more information.

1099 D St, Suite 105, San Rafael, CA 3838 California St, Suites 108, 516, 715, San Francisco, CA 415.668.8010 l calpacortho.com

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FACE OF MUSIC FOR A CAUSE Michelle Schmitt

MICHELLE SCHMITT is a singer/songwriter and producer living in Marin with a passion for music and philanthropy. Growing up in Detroit, she was surrounded by great music, and at 18 years old packed up her guitar and moved to California.

A modern 70’s vibe best describes her sound with songs that stand the test of time. Michelle’s latest album, Light was released July 1st. The record features original songs recorded and produced earlier this year at her Pine Mountain Studio, alongside her band.

100% of all proceeds of Michelle’s music go to causes she is passionate about. Most recently, she has donated protective gear to medical workers helping hospitalized children (Little Wishes), contributed to Extrafood.org, World Central Kitchen and organizations providing shelter and support to those suffering during this time.

Michelle also serves on two of Joe Biden’s campaign committees and is committed to making a difference. Visit Michelleschmitt.com to learn more and help contribute to our community!

Michelleschmitt.com | Instagram: @MichelleSchmittMusic

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President and Owner Larry Hadley with his nephew General Manager Jeff Hadley HADLEY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC. HAS SERVED THE BAY AREA SINCE 1950.

Some of the charitable contributions: • Donated The Bandwagon (mobile concert stage) to Belvedere’s Concerts-in-the-Park.

• 24 years of annual donation to Concerts-in-the-Park.

• Replaced entry stairs at Old St. Hilary’s Church.

• Donated labor to install historic signs throughout Belvedere and Tiburon.

• Donated gazebo at Belvedere Park for Belvedere’s Centennial celebration.

• Donated all labor for playground construction at Belvedere City Park.

• Buildout of Belvedere-Tiburon Visitor Center for the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce.

85 Beach Road, Belvedere, CA l Lic#702420 415.383.0583 l hadleyconstruction.com

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AS A VISUAL OMNIVORE WHO EAGERLY POURED THROUGH HER MOTHER’S ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST MAGAZINES, Holly Hollenbeck’s raw talent and passion for design was apparent at a young age.

Before establishing HSH Interiors in 2002, Holly primed her entrepreneurial spirit and developed a sharp business acumen working in investment banking, consulting and at an internet start-up. Ultimately, she decided to pursue what she had always gravitated towards and enrolled at UC Berkeley’s Interior Design Program and quickly took the leap to start her own company. Driven by the mantra that “life is not a dress rehearsal,” Holly believes everyone deserves a home that is a means to living life to the fullest; a bespoke space that embodies their dreams, passions and lifestyle. While Holly’s projects are predominantly in the Bay Area, her portfolio also includes clients in Jackson Hole, Squaw Valley, Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills. Holly was a longtime Marin resident and currently lives on San Francisco’s Alamo Square with her husband and three children.

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FACE OF LUXURY CABINETRY & DESIGN Sean Kelly, Lamperti Contracting and Design

SINCE 1965, LAMPERTI CONTRACTING & DESIGN continues to be Ma rin Count y ’s premier k itchen a nd bath design f irm. The community of Marin retains our expertise for a myriad of services turnkey design-build, custom cabinetry or just adding Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances to their living spaces. We understand trends — what was old is new again with various updated features — aged brass, wood finishes, texture and pops of colors. Join us at our newly reimagined showroom.

Featuring the latest in custom cabinetry, countertops, mixed metals, oversized and custom hoods; and our new Sub-Zero/ Wolf/Cove appliance parlor.

“I’m seeing a new spin of old classic designs being incorporated in Marin’s finest homes.” — Sean Kelly, Owner/CEO

1241 Andersen Drive, San Rafael, CA 415.454.1623 l lampertikitchens.com

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FACE OF PLASTIC SURGERY FOR BAY AREA WOMEN Karen M. Horton, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC

DR . K ARE N HORTON is one of ver y f ew women Plastic Surgeons in the Bay A rea.

In private practice since 2006, Dr. Horton focuses on cosmetic surgery for women of the face, neck, breasts or body and complicated breast reconstruction or cosmetic revision cases.

A Marin resident and mother of f raternal t w i n g i rls, Dr. K a ren sees f el low Ma r i n Moms in consultation for Mommy Makeover procedures including breast augmentation, breast lif ts or reductions, t ummy t uck s, liposuction, labiaplasty and non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox and other neuromodulators, dermal f illers, IPL and CoolSculpting.

Dr. Horton’s entire office team is dedicated to providing EACH patient with the most comfortable, unintimidating and positive experience, f rom the f irst email or phone c a l l to t he f i na l resu lt s! She t reat s her patients like a good friend or family member, is available to them 24/7, and demands the very best results, no matter how minor the procedure. A perfectionist is exactly what a Plastic Surgeon should be!

2100 Webster Street, #506, San Francisco, CA 415.923.3067 l drkarenhorton.com @drkarenhorton @drkarenhortonbeforeandafters

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FACE OF ORTHODONTICS Jason Lee, D.D.S.

DR. JASON LEE’S DEDICATION to his patients and craft make him a true find in Marin County. A graduate of Columbia University’s School of Dental Medicine, he has spent his career cultivating a unique approach to orthodontics, marrying his knowledge and focus with a family-friendly ethos that welcomes children and adults alike.

Built from the ground up, JL orthodontics has been described as calm and zen- facilitating a smooth orthodontic experience for all involved.

As a result-driven orthodontist, Dr. Lee tailor-makes every treatment plan to fit with the unique needs of each patient. He arrives at the

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finish-line with spectacular smiles by providing an unparalleled level of care.

Dr. Lee lives in West Marin with his wonderful wife, two boisterous boys, and two Rhodesian Ridgebacks in tow. JL Orthodontics is here to care for you and your family during your orthodontic years.

770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 401A, Corte Madera, CA 415.924.JLEE (5533) | info@jlorthodontics.com jlorthodontics.com

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FACE OF FASHION LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION Victoria Hitchcock Style

SF’S HUSTLE CALLED ME “THE HOODIE EXTERMINATOR.” The Times (London) said I am “given to acts of benevolent ruthlessness.” But I prefer to think of myself as a style-icon creator and fashion lifestylist, transforming my clients’ fashion and lifestyle into a business or personal brand as unique as they are.

A product of southern California and Spain, my fashion journey began at age 10 on a family trip. As others viewed artwork at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, I dangled my scrawny legs from a bench, mentally dressing passing visitors with elements from the classic paintings on display.

I still optimize people’s style, but now it’s because they ask. And instead of using classic paintings, I use the Deconstructed Office and Lifestyle™ approach I’ve created.

Personal branding for work and life, in-person and virtual.

It’s gratifying to be referred to as “the world’s most exclusive stylist” by GQ, but the truth is, my most satisfying job is being a mom to my four kids.

Bay Area, CA 415.779.4577 l victoriahitchcock.style

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TILE AND STONE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION Martha Bodell, North Coast Tile & Stone

NORTH COAST TILE & STONE has been helping people navigate thru heartache due to the fires over the past 3 years. Now we face another challenging time with Covid19. NCT continues to be a company that cares, helps, contributes and is dedicated to keeping you in your home and working for you in a way that is mindful as well as detail orientated.

Martha leads the North Coast Tile and Showroom team in working with designers, contractors, architects and homeowners with a confident, thoughtful and professional attitude.

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NCT is a one stop shop which of fers stone slabs, a beautif ul tile selection, design services and installation of both stone and tile.

One client says, “Being in Martha’s showroom is like being in her living room. The care that was taken with the selection, design and installation of our slabs and tile made us feel like family”.

Please call with any questions on how to schedule appointments with us during this time.

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Stanley G. Poulos, M.D., Trent D. Douglas, M.D., Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D., Plastic Surgery Specialists PLASTIC SURGERY SPECIALISTS (PSS) HAS BEEN A FIXTURE IN MARIN AESTHETICS FOR 13 YEARS, and our three board-certified plastic surgeons boast more than 60 years of combined experience.

Our 6000sq. ft. clinic next door to Marin Health Center combines an accredited surgery center, a world class Medspa with specially trained aesthetic nurses utilizing the latest technologies in non-invasive services, and one of the most beautiful, friendly, and professional patient care centers you will find. Our team of 20 professionals works every day to do one thing: provide an exceptional experience, for every patient, every time.

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The first half of 2020 brought great challenges to all of us, but we will come out on the other side safer and stronger. We thank our patients for many years of support.

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FACE OF YOUTH SERVICES IN MARIN AND BEYOND Side by Side

AT SIDE BY SIDE, we walk with young people impacted by adversity on their journeys to heal from trauma, restore resilience, and embrace their potentia l. We prov ide comprehensive essentia l ser v ices that honor our clients’ unique needs and strengths to prevent the escalation of dangerous conditions and behaviors and set them on a positive path. A nd against the backdrop of the COVID-19, our behavioral and mental health services are needed now more than ever.

From special education and early intervention in school to LGBTQ support and transitional housing for foster youth, Side by Side provides the safe space most have missed in their lives. When they feel

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seen for who they are today, we believe the young people we serve can move with confidence toward a future with meaning and connection.

For 125 years, Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – each year reaching over 2,500 youth ages 5-26 and family members.

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FACES OF COMPASSION

Jesus Santana, George Estes, Melanie Flores and Mark Mulholland DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES IT IS ALWAYS COMFORTING TO SEE A FAMILIAR FACE. When you have suffered the loss of a loved one, you can trust that the caring staff at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral Home w ill provide your family w ith compassionate, dignified, affordable, highest quality of care during your time of need.

We take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing. By being full-service facility, we are able to handle all your needs in one location. Funeral Services held in our on-site Chapel or your house of worship, Cemetery Property

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for Traditional, Cremation or Green Burial, on-site Crematory, and Reception Center. From the first hour to the funeral service and or graveside burial, we will be there for you and your family.

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Samantha Tradelius, Executive Director, Sparkle Foundation Inc. / SparkleBiz AT SPARKLE, OUR MISSION is to serve single mothers and their children through gifts/goods, enrichment and resources.

We have set our sights high and know our efforts are needed now more than ever before.

2019 was a big year for us with the expansion of two new chapters, our reach now expands to Los Angeles and Sacramento metro areas.

In March, we enhanced our resource arm introducing, SparkleBiz - where we offer micro-loans focused on single mothers that want to start or grow their businesses.

Currently we are loading 1500 backpacks stuffed with forty items for our youth to begin the school year. Each bag will be filled with school supplies, hand sanitizer and face masks to enter the school year in a positive manner. These bags will be handed out by Team Sparkle and local law enforcement agencies in Novato, San Rafael, Solano County, San Francisco, Citrus Heights and Sacramento County Sheriff offices. We believe in women, and we know we can make a difference in their lives and those of their children as well, together.

Every day is a day to make a difference.

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FACE OF EXCEPTIONAL DERMATOLOGY Tracy Evans MD, MPH, FAAD, FACMS

DR. TRACY EVANS IS A BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST, MOHS SURGEON, and Medical Director of Pacific Skin & Cosmetic Dermatolog y in San Francisco and Corte Madera, CA. A s a C osmet ic Der matolog ist Dr. Eva n s specializes in proven, minimally invasive procedures with beautiful results. Dr. Evans and her care team offer clinical appointments while follow ing strict CDC a nd CA State g u idel i ne s t o en s u r e you r s a f et y w h i le addressing your skin concerns. The practice also offers online tele-health appointments and virtual cosmetic consults to help to guide your decision-making without leaving your home. She and her team value a personalized approach for facial and body rejuvenation to maximize your natural glow. Dr. Evans is a Master aesthetic injector, laser specialist and body sculpting and tightening authority.

She advocates regular skin checks to monitor for the signs of skin disease and skin cancer.

She and her team will create a customized regimine for you focused on anti-aging and clea n-beaut y to optimize the hea lth a nd radiance of your skin.

770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 403, Corte Madera, CA I 415.924.2055 2100 Webster Street, Suite 305, San Francisco, CA I 415.202.1540 pacificskin.com

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FACES OF DENTAL HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS Kelly Haechler, RDH, Vanessa Arellano, Reception, Rosa Macias, RDA, Frances H. Yankie, DDS, Felicia Martinez, Office Coordinator, Anne Charles, RDH, Anaiza Monteiro, RDA WELCOME TO THE PRACTICE! We are proud of our boutique dental establishment in one of the oldest Victorian buildings, surrounded

by Redwoods, in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. With our cozy candles, chandeliers, fountain, classical music, aromas of soothing, anti-mircrobial essential oils…a unique spa-like Marin experience. All the while surrounded by top-notch, state of the art dental technology.

It has taken Dr. Yankie, hundreds of hours of study to incorporate the latest, and most conservative methods of sustaining her prime directive, which is ta k ing ca re of her patients by hea ling a nd preserving. Dr. Yankie is on her third-generation cad cam lab, Cerec, to produce same-day, conservative crowns, onlays and veneers. She uses an iTero scanner for digital impressions for Invisalign, retainers, and night guards.

Si nce 20 07, Dr. Ya n k ie ha s been pa ssionate about prov id i ng Invisalign to her patients. This has earned her an Invisalign Gold Plus designation. In addition, she is the President of a team of 38 A ACA Dentists, and sits on the Board of the American Academy of

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Clear Aligners (A ACA). Dr. Yankie just added the most advanced dental laser available, the Fotona LightWalker™, to her practice. It treats gum disease and can even remove decay without numbing. With her laser, she can desensitize teeth, relieve facial pain, help eliminate snoring, improve sleep apnea, naturally plump lips and stimulate collagen improving facial esthetics. The laser is extremely effective at treating sensitive teeth and facial pain.

This laser is a great addition to other services that she offers à la carte, such as: Bleaching, B-12, Botox for masseters and, (per your request!) more esthetic zones soon! Dr. Yankie focuses on individualized, advanced patient care in a relaxing environment. Her entire career she has focused on enhancing her patients’ health and wellness.

Coupling genuine ca ring w ith state-of-the-a r t equipment a nd procedures, she continues to benefit everyone touched by her practice.

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TAKE A DIVE INTO TAHOE'S MOST UNUSUAL PARK At the Emerald Bay Maritime Heritage underwater trail, snorkels are required.

BY ZACK RUSKIN

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HEN W E THINK of Lake Tahoe in the summertime,

the two recreational activities that arguably best capture the natural splendor of this Sierra Nevada treasure are hiking and water sports. Indeed, choosing whether to enjoy some of the region’s countless trails (and eye-popping views) or the pristine water beckoning you for a swim can prove quite challenging.

However, thanks to a new and most unusual trail at Tahoe’s Emerald Bay State Park, visitors can now do both at once.

First opened to the public in the fall of 2018, the Emerald Bay Maritime Heritage Trail is the first of its kind in California. Utilizing scuba or snorkeling gear, visitors are invited to explore a curated underwater trail “showcasing the historic recreational watercraft and

barges that now rest below the surface of Emerald Bay,” with sites ranging in depth from 10 to 60 feet.

Free to access without reservation, the trail currently showcases two sunken wooden barges, a wooden fishing boat, a hard chine skiff, and a wooden passenger launch boat named the Florence M. In all cases, these crafts were employed on the lake during the early 20th century,

offering a unique window into Tahoe’s “golden age” of recreation, according to the Sierra State Parks Foundation.

While California State Parks granted access to the Historic Dive Barge site in Emerald Bay 1998, the other three dive sites featured on the Emerald Bay Maritime Heritage Trail represent the first time the locations of these sunken crafts has ever been publicly released.

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Pedal Away from Crowds to Enjoy Tahoe Safely Clockwise, from left: Visitors are literally submerged in local history; Boathouse on the Pier; At Emerald Bay's new Heritage Trail.

With the region cautiously welcoming visitors, outdoor recreation is best BY CARRIE KIRBY WITH THE CDC RECOMMENDING OUT-

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To assist with the experience, underwater interpretative panels have also been placed at the four dive sites, while waterproof cards for divers are available at the park’s visitor centers.

If you’re looking to explore a side of Tahoe you’ve never seen, swap your skis for a snorkel and make your way to this trail unlike any other.

terms of COVID-19 risk, Tahoe has never been a more attractive destination. Sure, there may be other places to pursue outdoor activities, but where else can you do it all with the majestic backdrop of that scintillating lake ringed with peaks?

Tahoe is welcoming tourists back — with caution. Just like at home, you gotta wear a mask in public. It’s still recommended that you only hang out with members of your own household. Keep in mind that you are visiting a region with far fewer hospitals than the Bay Area; carelessness could wreak disaster on these beloved lakeside communities. Already this summer, officials in the South Lake Tahoe area linked a July spike in COVID cases to visitors failing to take precautions.

Pedaling a bike is a great way to social distance in the mountain air. There are at least a dozen places to rent on both the north and south shores; Bike Tahoe’s list of shops can get you started.

Rusty? If you haven’t ridden a bike in years, you might find one of the new e-bikes a boon. You can pedal as if you’re riding a regular bike, but the motor gives you an assist when you need it to get up the steep parts.

Tahoe Ebikes delivers rental electronic mountain bikes everywhere in North Tahoe, and will come to South Lake Tahoe for a small group.

“I do take extra safety measures, wearing a mask, social distancing, and cleaning/ disinfecting the e-bikes,” said owner Harry Ward. “I have been insanely busy this year.”

Not all mountain bike trails allow e-bikes, but plenty do, such as the 50 miles

of trails at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.

Ward said one of his renters’ favorite rides is the 14-mile Marlette Flume trail, where you can drink in lake vistas unbound by a car windshield.

“It cuts high above the east side of the lake, my personal favorite area. My only issue was trying to keep my eyes on the trail. Seriously the view is that good,” writes Conor Barry on the MTB Project website.

If you’d prefer one of Tahoe’s many paved bike paths to the mountain trails, check out Bike Tahoe’s wealth of trail guides and maps, which rank rides by challenge level. You can rent a cruiser and hop from strand to strand on the South Tahoe Beach Cruise ride.

Serious cyclists can do their own 72-mile ride around the lake, since the 29th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride has been postponed to 2021.

One you’ve burned all those calories, you don’t have to go inside to recuperate. Relax with a brew on a terrace with a lake view.

In Tahoe City, kick back at Za’s Lakefront and tuck into Fat Zakel’s Fish Sandwich.

In South Lake Tahoe, sip a cocktail and watch the sunset turn the water tangerine from Boathouse on the Pier, located at the Beach Retreat and Lodge resort. Both restaurants were open for dining in at press time, but because pandemic conditions are unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call first to get the current status. The Tahoe area stretches over two states and multiple counties, and with the COVID crisis constantly evolving, it’s hard to predict what will be open at any given time.

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A R O U N D U P O F T H E H O T T E S T L O C A L E V E N T S , S O C I A L G AT H E R I N G S A N D P L A C E S T O E AT

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Alfresco All Summer Outdoor dining has always been appealing, and now there are more options than ever in Marin. BY KATE DELONG If we are looking for silver linings during the COVID-19 pandemic, one obvious one is how local businesses and cities are pivoting to keep our residents healthy and the economy moving forward. As Marin continues to navigate the murky reopening process, towns and small businesses are busy crafting innovative ways to welcome back their customers while following safety guidelines. Here are some new events throughout the county that have been created to help local restaurants and stores bounce back.

Dining Under the Lights – San Rafael The San Rafael Downtown Business Improvement District is holding Dining Under the Lights Thursday nights from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. so that local restaurants can expand into the street, and customers can enjoy Fourth Street under a myriad of Tivoli Lights.

It's scheduled to run the rest of the summer, closing down Lincoln Ave to D Street and Shaver Street to G Street with all cross streets except Cijos.

starting at 4 p.m. Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 to accommodate outdoor dining. It is unconfirmed whether this event will be ongoing. This is a response to a similar, successful earlier event titled #MillerTakeover which also saw the closure of Miller Avenue between Sunnyside and Throckmorton Avenue. Parts of the Downtown Plaza is being used for additional outdoor dining to accommodate larger seating areas. In a creative twist, Bungalow 44 has converted their once bustling parking lot into an expansive outdoor seating area to accommodate more customers.

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between Pine and Johnson streets and runs from dinner on Thursdays and lunch and dinner on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The street reopens at 9 p.m.

Restaurants currently participating include Fast Food Francais, Sartaj, San Drino and Osteria Divino.

Menke Park Space – Corte Madera The town of Corte Madera is utilizing two parking areas adjacent to Menke Park to provide local restaurants and businesses with much needed relief intended to house meetings and additional dining spaces. The program will run through the summer months, Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

On the Avenue – San Anselmo San Anselmo’s On the Avenue Project began on June 27 to support local businesses. The program shuts down Tamalpais Avenue to Tunstead Avenue and the Pine Street parking lot to Woodland Avenue on weekends starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday through 11:59 p.m on Sunday to allow local shops and restaurants to expand their outdoor accommodations.

Downtown Novato Outdoor Dining – Novato The City of Novato is hosting Downtown Novato Outdoor Dining with the Downtown Business Association. Grant Avenue will be closed down every weekend starting at 1 p.m on Friday through 7 a.m. on Monday to ensure there is a larger space availalbe for outdoor dining and small businesses.

Miller Avenue Closure –Mill Valley

Caledonia Street Dining Program – Sausalito

The City of Mill Valley is closing down Miller Avenue between Throckmorton and Sunnyside Avenue

The City of Sausalito started the Caledonia Street Dining Program on July 2. It closes Caledonia Street

Slow Street Program – Tiburon Tiburon’s Slow Street Program runs from July 3 until Labor Day, September 6, in an effort to promote local restaurants and businesses by providing a space for customers to shop and dine safely. The program closes down fairly inactive streets from Friday afternoons through Sunday evenings, and closes Main Street during the weekends from Friday to Sunday night. All participating streets wil be closed to through traffic.

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CORTE MADER A Benissimo Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout and to go menu available daily 4-10 p.m.

“Benissimo” means “really, really good” in Italian. Aside from the daily 4 to 6:30 p.m. happy hour, the menu offers a large selection of pizza, pasta and large plates, like cioppino, fresh fishes of the day, T-bone steaks and the signature Benissimo Burger or portobello burger. 18 Tamalpais Drive, 415.927.2316 Blue Barn Gourmet American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Delivery via Postmates. 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. 335 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.1104 Burmatown Asian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, Tuesday–Saturday, 3-8 p.m. or delivery 3–7 p.m.

The small home-style Asian fusion restaurant offers fresh, light meals like tea leaf salad and basil shrimp stir-fry, as well as curries, coconut rice and chili-garlic green beans. Extra heat optional. Prepare for a short wait if dining in,

or order for takeout.

60 Corte Madera Ave, 415.945.9096 Cafe Verde Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout and delivery daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. This revamped cafe offers wraps, paninis, salads, tea and more nearly all day long.

Enjoy any of these items inside or out on the patio and be sure to inquire about the German and Belgian beer samplers.

502 Tamalpais Drive, 415.927.1060 Il Fornaio Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for outdoor dining and takeout daily, 5-9 p.m. Delivery available daily, 4-9 p.m. Aside from pizzas and pastas, this upscale-Italian franchise serves a variety of salads and carb-free entrées. 223 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.4400 La Maison De La Reine Vietnamese COVID19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Dine on family-style Vietnamese fare in the Town Center.

The crunchy cabbage chicken salad with peanuts, fresh spring rolls and pho options are popular picks. 346 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.0288 Marin Joe's Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 4–8 p.m. Delivery via Dine-In Marin. A Marin

mainstay for over 50 years, with a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options. 1585 Casa Buena Drive, 415.924.2081 Pacific Catch Seafood COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery, Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday– Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

The Pacific Rim–inspired restaurant has a familyfriendly atmosphere.

The menu, showcasing freshly caught seafood, includes tacos, poke, ceviche, sandwiches, salads, rice bowls, seasonal cocktails, and daily specials. 133 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.3474 Pig In A Pickle American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, takeout, and curbside service daily, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Delivery via Dine-In Marin (415.927-9007).

Fresh and locally sourced brisket, pork, ribs, and chicken get star billing at this Town Center eatery. Sauces are crafted to represent various American barbecue regions, including Memphis and South Carolina. House-made pickles, buns, and sausages will keep you coming back. 341 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.891.3265

Veggie Grill Vegan/ Vegetarian COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout daily, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Delivery via DoorDash. Veggie Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain that celebrates the veggie by offering a variety of hot sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and housemade desserts prepared only with vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts.

147 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.945.8954 World Wrapps Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Delivery via GrubHub. Owners Keith Cox and Matt Blair have revamped this “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

FAIRFA X Fradelizio's Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout and contactless curbside available Wednesday–Monday, 3-8 p.m. Fradelizio’s blends Northern Italian with California-inspired healthy fare, featuring natural beef and

free-range chicken dishes. 35 Broadway Blvd, 415.459.1618

with Lodge tots and slaw; and pour-over coffee and draft beer for riders and hikers alike.

1573 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.456.8084

The Hummingbird American COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout available daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Delivery via Grubhub, Uber Eats, or Seamless, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This New Orleans–style restaurant serves up creole staples like fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, po’boys, gumbo, and beignets. Opt for the spicy syrup or homemade hot sauce to get that Cajun kick. Cash only. 57 Broadway Blvd, 415.457.9866 Iron Springs Pub & Brewery American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, Thursday, 4-9 p.m, Friday–Sunday, 12-9 p.m, Monday, 4-9 p.m.

Pair your pick from the extensive beer list with an ale-braised barbecue pork sandwich, shrimp tacos or the houseground-chicken bacon cheeseburger. 765 Center Blvd, 415.485.1005 The Lodge American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout, Tuesday– Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Delivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash. Beer, cider and wine to go in Growlers and Cans.

The Lodge features all-American eats like a breakfast burrito stuffed with eggs, spinach and salsa; share plates like a sausage board served

Mas Masa Mexican COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout only, Wednesday–Friday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 12-7:30 p.m. Chef and owner Patrick Sheehy focuses on the ancient technique of corn nixtamalization, using organic, non-GMO blue corn to make its handmade tortillas.

The beer and wine lists highlight local California microbreweries and wineries. 31 Bolinas Rd, 415.529.5444 Sorella Caffe Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout available, Tuesday–Sunday, 4:30-8 p.m. Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella serves fresh Italian with a northern influence.

Customer favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli, and Pollo alla Sorella.

Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padano cheese. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520 Split Rock Tap & Wheel American COVID-19 UPDATE: Café and Taproom open for outdoor dining and takeout, Monday–Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 12-8 p.m. Menu items include pizzas, sandwiches, and snacks like

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Beers on tap are almost all exclusively local favorites. 2020 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415. 721.7644

wonton soup before a show at the Lark Theater; the outdoor patio is a scene-stealer in itself. 435 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0717

Way Station American COVID-19 UPDATE: Outdoor dining, takeout and delivery available, Tuesday–Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 12-9 p.m. Delivery in Fairfax and San Anselmo residents via TOWN FLYR program; or GrubHub, DoorDash, Uber Eats. The ‘cue gets all the love but salads, flatbread pizzas, and a wide selection of tapped and bottled beers plus wines round out the menu. Kid-friendly and dog-friendly with outdoor seating. 2001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.300.3099

Farmshop American COVID-19 UPDATE: Patio dining daily, 5:30-9 p.m. Takeout and curbside pickup available daily, 4-9 p.m.

Located in the Marin Country Mart since 2013, Farmshop Marin has quickly become a top spot here in the county and earns raves for its avocado hummus. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700

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Backstage Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio seating (reservations suggested, please call or use Open Table) and takeout, Tuesdays– Thursdays, 4-9 p.m.; Fridays–Saturdays, 4-9:30 p.m.; Sundays, 4-7:30 p.m. Nestled in downtown,Backstage is a comfortable, sociable setting for wine tasting and light appetizers. Flights of exclusive picks from small-scale California vineyards bring wine country closer to Marin.

Happy hour Tuesday through Friday 4 to 6 p.m. 295 Magnolia Ave, 415.898.6778 DJ's Chinese Cuisine Chinese COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout only, lunch Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner Tuesday–Sunday, 4:309:30 p.m. A great place to satisfy a craving for

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Hog Island Oyster Co. Seafood COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout Wednesday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Delivery available with DoorDash and Caviar.

The full-service Marin Country Mart location features a full bar with seasonal cocktails, beer and wine and the same bay-to-bar philosophy as the Tomales Bay original.

Oysters, raw and grilled are a must, then check the day’s menu to see what was most recently pulled from Marin’s waters before deciding what to eat. 2401 Larkspur Landing Circle, 628.253.5905 Marin Brewing Co. American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, takeout beer and food, Sunday– Thursday, 12-7 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 12-9 p.m. Grab a cold beer made on-site and pair it with fish ’n’ chips — in this case, fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or anything from the

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Perry's American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining (reservations strongly recommend, please call to reserve) and takeout, Monday–Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday–Sunday, Bruch 12-3 p.m.; Dinner, 3-9 p.m. Delivery via Caviar. Perry's on Magnolia has the quintessentially American fare, bustling bar and warm personality the San Francisco original has always been famous for. Along with three separate dining rooms in a historic building, there’s outdoor dining on the patio and in the redwood grove. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends and holidays; valet parking in the evenings. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877

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The homegrown bakery is known and loved the world over: Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the U.S. in 2015.

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Posie American COVID19 UPDATE: Open for takeout only, ThursdaySunday, 1-9 p.m. This hip artisan ice cream shop opened by Kyle Caporicci, former pastry chef of Michelin-starred Commis, is making a name for itself with seasonal flavors, homemade gluten-free cones,

Roma SF Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, takeout, and contactless curbside (please call for reservations or to order), daily, 12-9 p.m.

Delivery via Caviar, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.

Oval-shaped pizza, fried rice balls, burrata with artichoke hearts, and pasta with fresh pear and Gorgonzola are just a few of the dishes that reflect the regional Roman ingredients and style of this sister restaurant to the San Francisco original.

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Pizzeria Picco Pizza COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout, MondayThursday, 5-8 p.m.; Friday–Sunday, 12-8 p.m.

Delivery via Dine-In Marin. This upscale parlor offers Californiainfluenced Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-burning pizza oven. Fresh mozzarella is pulled in-house and the menu also features organic salads, a daily soup, and Straus Dairy soft-serve ice cream.

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Out & About / DINE contactless curbside, Monday–Thursday, 4-8 p.m; Friday–Sunday, 12-8 p.m. Delivery via Dine-In Marin. Coffee Cart open Monday–Friday 6-10 a.m. Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs, and chili-lime “brick” chicken are a few of the satisfying comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s.

15 Shoreline Highway, 415.331.2600 Bungalow 44 American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for outdoor dining, takeout and curbside pick-up daily, 5-8 p.m.

Reservations recommended. One of Mill Valley’s neighborhood hot spots, featuring contemporary California comfort food, signature cocktails, fine wine, and one-dollar oysters from 5 to 6 p.m. every day. 44 E Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500 Cafe Del Soul Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout available, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m-7 p.m.

Healthy options become addictive at this eatery that now has locations in both Tam Valley and San Rafael. Once you stop in for the deliciously fresh quinoa wrap, you’ll want to return to try the chipotle rice bowl. A casual lunch spot and great for takeout, Cafe del Soul also serves smoothies and pressed juices.

247 Shoreline Highway, 415.388.1852 Floodwater Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout daily, 12-8 p.m. Delivery via DoorDash. Sip “The Obligatory Vodka Drink” at the room-length bar while noshing on scallop crudo or dive into

a house-made veggie burger in the TV-free front room. Up the coziness factor in the back room as you tuck into a margherita pizza cooked in the wood-fired oven at this spacious Tam Valley tavern. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.843.4545 Gravity Tavern American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, takeout, and curbside pickup daily, 12-8 p.m. Delivery via Uber Eats, Postmates and DoorDash. Updated with ingredients to reflect modern tastes, American classics like grilled chicken Waldorf salad with pickled grapes, lobster roll with toasted challah and veggie slaw, and a land and sea pasta with housemade egg pasta, pork belly and crab. 38 Miller Ave, 415.888.2108 Grilly’s Mexican COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout daily, 9 a.m-8 p.m. 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. 493 Miller Ave, 415.381.3278 Hook Fish Co Seafood COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout daily, 4-8 p.m. Adjacent to Mill Valley’s Proof Lab has 13 taps, but the draw at this counter-service joint is the seafood. The transparent supply chain means you can enjoy the poke, fish and chips or fish tacos secure in the knowledge of exactly where and on what boat your meal came from.

254 Shoreline Highway, 415.569.4984

India Palace Indian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m. Known as “that great restaurant in the Travelodge,” India Palace is a favorite with the take out crowd; eating on-site is also a treat.

707 Redwood Highway, 415.388.3350 Joe’s Taco Lounge Mexican COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Cup of Joe's coffee cart, MondaySaturday, 7 a.m.-12. Joe’s serves up fish tacos, burritos and enchiladas as well as more unusual items like Mexican pizza, tofu tostada, and crab tostadas. A colorful interior and quick service make this a fun, easy stop. 382 Miller Ave, 415.383.8164

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625 Redwood Highway, 415.380.2525 Piazza D’Angelo Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining (walk-in only) and takeout (including items from their new Alimentari) daily, 4-8 p.m. Delivery via DoorDash, Dine-In Marin and Uber Eats.

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 Ave, 415.388.2000

Kitchen Sunnyside American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for outdoor dining and takeout daily, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Delivery via Caviar, Uber Eats, or GrubHub. This brunch stop brings some gourmet to your morning with options like Dungeness crab hash, cornflake French toast, eggs Florentine and bottomless mimosas. Lunch choices like paninis and burgers are also available. 31 Sunnyside Ave, 415.326.5159

Prabh Indian Kitchen Indian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout, Monday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.9:30 p.m. Delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash, Caviar, Grubhub. This restaurant emphasizes healthy, organic, sustainable eating in choices like chicken pakora, vegetable biryani, and basil garlic naan foods, with options for the vegan and glutenfree. At lunch, the thali menu lets you try several Indian dishes at once. 24 Sunnyside Ave, 415.384.8241

Piatti Ristorante and Bar Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 12-8 p.m.

Delivery via DoorDash and Caviar. The staff prides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your

Robata Grill and Sushi Japanese COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout daily, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Delivery via Dine-In Marin and Grub Hub. Personal delivery for high-risk and the elderly on a case-bycase basis. Please call.

Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, food here can be cooked on an open fire and served in appetizer-size

portions to pass around the table. Or simply order your own sushi or entree from the menu.

591 Redwood Highway, 415.381.8400 Sol Food Puerto Rican COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Delivery via Caviar. This Marin favorite has opened in Mill Valley, still serving up everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican cuisine.

The line can get long, but the food is well worth it. 401 Miller Ave, 415.380.1986 Tamalpie Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout with curbside service upon request, Monday–Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday– Sunday, 12-9 p.m.

Delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash and Dine-In Marin. 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 Thep Lela Thai COVID19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Delivery on a case by case basis.

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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 Vasco Italian COVID19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 5-8 p.m.

Whether at a table, the bar or the back counter,

you can expect an intimate dining experience in this one-room trattoria. Try one of the pasta dishes or thincrust wood-fired pizzas.

106 Throckmorton Ave, 415.381-3343 Watershed Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout daily, 12–8 p.m. The Stemple Creek Ranch burger and fresh pastas are matched with a bevy of simply prepared, easy to share dishes (like spicy rock cod lettuce cups or lamb riblets) that reflect chef Kyle Swain’s careful sourcing and focus on local flavor. 129 Miller Ave, 415.888.2406

NOVATO Boca Pizzeria Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for outdoor dining and takeout, daily 12-9 p.m. Delivery via DoorDash. Enjoy authentic pizza prepared with fresh mozzarella made in house and tomatoes imported from Italy, or go for a grilled rosemary chicken sandwich or the braised beef short rib pappardelle.

Weekly specials include half off all wines by the bottle on Wednesdays and half off draft beers on Thursdays. 454 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.883.2302 Boca Tavern American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout daily, 12-9 p.m. Delivery via GrubHub. Favorites at this classic restaurant include bigeye tuna poke, Dungeness crab cakes, mac ’n’ cheese croquettes, and duck-fat fries. From the woodburning grill, there’s fresh fish, shrimp, and dry-aged ribeye. On Tuesdays, wine is half

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off. 40 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.883.0901 Chianti Cucina Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout available, Sunday–Thursday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday–Saturday, 4:30-8 p.m. Order via phone or Drive-Thru app. This cozy eatery offers an array of Italian and American dishes, including a long list of pastas; try the housemade ravioli cooked up by chef Edgar DeLon. 7416 Redwood Highway, Novato, 415.878.0314 Finnegan's American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, takeout, and contactless curbside, Wednesday– Sunday, 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Please call to order.

Delivery via DoorDash.

The dark wood paneled booths and high backs on bar stools mean it is easy to linger over Irish-inspired meals like corned beef and cabbage or nachos made with waffle fries instead of corn chips. 877 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.899.1516 Hopmonk Tavern American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, takeout and delivery, Sunday– Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m.10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The beer garden-style outdoor patio and live music keep fans coming back to this Novato brewhouse. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200 Marvin’s Restaurant American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout and delivery, daily 6 a.m.-2 p.m. This place, known for “Best Breakfast in Novato,” also serves up generous portions for lunch.

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SAN ANSELMO Baan Thai Cuisine Thai COVID-19 updates: Open for take out and curbside pickup, Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.; Sunday 12:30-9 p.m. Please call to order.

Known for its mango sticky rice, this restaurant is committed to serving fresh, local and seasonal food. Warm up with the tom kha soup or stave off the heat with a lychee iced tea.

726 San Anselmo Ave, 415.457.9470 Creekside Pizza & Tap Room American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for take out and curbside daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats and GrubHub. Under the direction of chef Janet Abrahamson, Creekside serves American-style artisan pizza (vegan and gluten-free options available) and organic salads, along with an

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Out & About / DINE extensive selection of craft beer on tap and Northern California wines. 638 San Anselmo Ave, 415.785.4450 Cucina sa Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and take out daily, 4-8 p.m. Delivery 4:30-8 p.m. Homemade pastas, seasonal salads, and wood-fired pizzas strike a balance between southern Italy and northern California at Cucina. Proprietor Donna Seymour recently revamped the cozy space on San Anselmo Ave, adding a 30 seat bar and outdoor seating on the bridge. Plans are in the works for the upstairs mezzanine to become a lounge.

510 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.2942 The Hub American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and take out daily, 12-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-8 p.m. Delivery via GrubHub, DoorDash and Uber Eats. The delicious burgers and fries, like the #1 Hub Burger with white cheddar and special sauce, and seasonal focus at the former Farm Burger in the Red Hill Shopping Center haven’t changed, but the addition of an array of big salads like Thai spinach and keto cobb necessitated a rebranding. The chicken burger with srirachachile mayo is a new fave.

Red Hill Shopping Center, 415.785.4802 Insalata’s Mediterranean COVID19 UPDATE: Take out available daily, 11 a.m.6:30 p.m. (order by 4 p.m.). Award-winning chef Heidi Krahling’s restaurant features delicious, soulful Mediterranean fare, as

well as food-to-go at a counter inside. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.457.7700 Madcap Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for take out and curbside pickup for dinner, Tuesday–Saturday for pick-up 5–7 p.m.

Chef Ron Siegel opened his first solo venture in a contemporary art-filled space with an urban edge. The vegetable-centric menu incorporates seafood and local ingredients, fusing California and Japanese cuisines in colorful dishes that are bold, balanced and bright. 198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.453.9898 M.H. Bread and Butter Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and take out, Thursday–Monday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. A one-stop shop for everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread, with a seasonal brunch menu.

High-quality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere make MH worth checking out.

101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575 Pizzalina Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, take out, curbside, and delivery daily, 12-8 p.m.

Along with handmade pizzas baked in a wood oven, you’ll find classic shrimp risotto and a caprese salad with mozzarella di bufala. Menus change daily according to seasonal markets but always include salads, antipastos, house-made pasta, and main dishes.

Outdoor dining available. 914 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.256.9780

Sushi 69 Japanese COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for take out, Monday–Saturday, 3-8 p.m. Opened in 2001 in San Anselmo, Sushi 69 has been a favorite for locals looking to get their fill of no-frills sushi. The owner hails from Japan and has created an extensive menu featuring traditional tempura and the popular Hiro’s roll (spicy tuna with avocado, salmon and ponzu sauce wrapped in sushi rice). 69 Center Blvd, 415.459.6969 Tony Tutto's Pizza COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and take out, Wednesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. After nine years in Mill Valley, owner Greg DiGiovine relocated to Ross, bringing his familiar pies and kid- and dog-friendly vibe to downtown. The vegan pies are still here and a gluten-free crust is now available.

16 Ross Common, Ross, 415.383.8646 Valenti & Co. Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for courtyard dining, take out and curbside pickup, Tuesday—Sunday, from 5 p.m.; pickup 5-7 p.m.

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

SAN R AFAEL Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria Californian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for delivery, pickup, and contactless curbside daily, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. A wide array

of thin-crust pizzas, freshly made pastas, and salads are the ticket here, along with flameroasted lemon chicken wings, for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Gluten-free pizza crust is available. 1242 Fourth St, 415.455.9777 Boiadeirus Steak Brazilian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and delivery through DoorDash or Uber Eats. The picanha is the signature cut at this Brazilian-style steakhouse where gauchos carrying grilled meats on long swords cruise the room, offering portions of up to 10 meats.

A huge salad bar offers everything from feijoada and potato salad to yucca and deviled eggs. 925 Fourth St, 628.253.5854 Caribbean Spices Caribbean COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, TuesdaySunday, 4-10 p.m. Jerk chicken with just the right amount of heat is a menu highlight at this brick-and-mortar San Rafael extension of chefowner Frantz Felix’s food truck of the same name.

Go for the Caribbean sangria and Haitian specialties like griot or goat curry and African American–inspired versions of creole snapper and seafood gumbo. 819 Fourth St, 415.299.2680 Flatiron American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, Thursday–Saturday, 4-8 p.m. Please call to order. Delivery via Grub Hub. The remodeled Flatiron is where refined American bar food lives happily in its ideal environment — with a bevy of craft beers. This polished sports bar serves

noshes like chili lime cauliflower, classic sandwiches, and truffle and waffle fries in a space that also features classic arcade games. 724 B St, 415.453.4318 Il Davide Italian COVID19 UPDATE: Open for curbside pick-up and delivery, Tuesday– Saturday, 3-7:30 p.m.

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. 901 A St, 415.

454.8080 La Toscana Ristorante & Bar Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for outdoor dining and takeout, Tuesday–Saturday, 12-8 p.m. Family owned and operated since 1985, La Toscana has completed an extensive interior and exterior renovation, transforming an already popular San Rafael gathering spot into a place for any occasion. The menu features classics like gnocchi and carbonara and an ample selection of wine.

3751 Redwood Highway, 415.492.9100 LaVier Cusine Mexican COVID-19 UPDATE: Open daily, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please call for curbside pickup. Free-range meat and fresh seafood are the focus at this all-organic Latin fusion eatery run by Gabriela and her husband Guillermo, who hails from Yucatán. Try the popular puffy fish tacos with slaw and black beans. Brunch is served on weekends until 2 p.m.

1025 C St, 415.295.7990

Le Chalet Basque French COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, takeout, and delivery, Wednesday– Sunday, 4-8:30 p.m.

Order by phone, through Dine-In Marin, or with DoorDash. This familystyle place features dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain, like frog legs in a garlic butter and lemon sauce, a veal calf liver sauté and sweetbreads with port wine sauce and mushrooms.

405 North San Pedro Road, 415.479.1070 Le Comptoir French COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout meals and Epicerie Shop are open daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Curbside pickup available. The owners of San Francisco’s Gamine have opened their second restaurant, this time in the heart of San Rafael.

The bistro serves up traditional French favorites like beef cheeks bourguignon and onion soup gratinée in a chic and cozy setting. 1301 Fourth St, 415.454.5454 Los Moles Mexican COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout and delivery daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nestled centrally on Lincoln Avenue, Los Moles offers traditional pueblo Mexican cuisine, with — you guessed it — a variety of different moles to enhance your dish. Offering brunch, lunch, dinner and party options, Los Moles’ menu includes enmoladas, tacos, pollo al horno, carne asada, flan and much more. 912 Lincoln Ave, 415.453.5850 Pho Viet Vietnamese COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout only, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4:30-9

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p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Of course you come for the namesake bowl of hearty soup with clear broth, beef, noodles and vegetables at this Best of the County winner. 555 E. Francisco Blvd, Ste. 22, 415.455.8063 RangeCafe American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining (reservations recommended–please call to reserve a table), takeout and delivery daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Call or order online. The cuisine is local, seasonal, made with naturally raised ingredients and served in a casual, comfortable and refined setting, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grand Peacock Gap lawns.

333 Biscayne Drive, 415.454.6450

Sol Food Puerto Rican COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Fast becoming a Marin legend, Sol Food whips up traditional Puerto Rican dishes just like the ones owner Sol Hernandez grew up eating. Favorites include the bistec sandwich, mofongo and other fried plantain dishes, but anything tastes good with a dash of the signature hot sauce, also for sale by the bottle (as is the lemon-garlic salad dressing). 901 Lincoln Ave, 415.451.4765

is rewarded with fresh sashimi and unique sushi rolls. 816 Fourth St, 415.721.0392

Sushi to Dai For Japanese COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, Monday–Saturday, 12-3 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. Snagging a seat in this popular Fourth Street spot can be a challenge, but patience

VN Noodle & Grill Vietnamese COVID19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 11:30 a.m.6:30 p.m. Order online.

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Vin Antico American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout and curbside pickup, Tuesday–Saturday, 4:30-8 pm. Vin Antico, “where passion meets the plate,” serves seasonal market-inspired cuisine like stoneoven-baked flatbreads, handmade pastas and organic salads, all innovatively prepared. 881 Fourth St, 415.721.0600

fare, including a wide selection of rice plates, pho, and of course, iced coffee. 421 Third St, 415.306.4299 Whipper Snapper Restaurant Caribbean COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout or contactless curbside, Tuesday–Sunday, 4:30-8 p.m. Owner/chef Bill Higgins serves tapas, sangria and reasonably priced organic dishes. The CaliforniaCaribbean lunch and dinner cuisine blends local farm-fresh ingredients with Latin flavors.

Be sure to try the popular fish tacos, Cuban “cigars” and chocolate bread pudding. 1613 Fourth St, 415.256.1818

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Saturday–Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Delivery via Dine-in Marin. This Sausalito favorite serves up popular dishes like prawn arawan with yellow curry as well as $10 lunch specials. 47 Caledonia St, 415.729.9395

Angelino Restaurant Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Patio dining and takeout available Tuesday–Sunday, 5-9 p.m, orders taken via phone. Angelino Pastry Bar (with classic croissants and focaccia and a raspberry-polenta Pop Tart), is open for pick-up at 8 a.m, Tuesday–Sunday.

Authentic Italian eatery with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti, showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for more than 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225

Aurora Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian COVID19 UPDATE: Open for takeout or delivery daily, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Novato’s Aurora has a counterpart in southern Marin. Traditional Italian food, a full bar, and friendly service make it a great option for families, groups, dates and sports fans, who can keep upto-date on the game via flat-screen TV. 300 Valley St, 415.339.8930

Arawan Thai Thai COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m.;

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Avatar’s Indian COVID19 UPDATE: Open for patio, takeout and delivery, Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. If you’re on the hunt for innovative Indian fare, head to Avatar’s. Sip masala chai sweetened with brown sugar in this casual one-room restaurant, ideal for a quick lunch or dinner. 2656 Bridgeway, 415.332.8083 Copita Mexican COVID19 UPDATE: Outdoor dining and takeout available Monday–Friday, 12-9 p.m.; Saturday– Sunday, 12- 10 p.m.

Delivery via DoorDash or call for pick-up.

Co-owner Joanne Weir, along with chef Daniel Tellez, presents fresh Mexican fare in the heart of downtown Sausalito. The everchanging menu is 100 percent gluten-free, and the in-house tequila bar serves over 100 varieties and fantastic cocktails. 739 Bridgeway, 415.331.7400 Davey Jones Deli American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout daily, 9:15 a.m.-4:20

p.m.; grab-n-go case at the Bait Shop open, 7 a.m.–12 midnight.

Stationed in the New Bait Shop Market, Davey Jones Deli offers houseroasted sandwich meats, healthy condiments and local, organic vegetables; the deli serves sandwiches, veggiewiches, wraps and salads with vegetarian, vegan and meat-lover options. Gate 6 Road, 415.331.2282 Fish Seafood COVID-19 UPDATE: Outdoor dining daily, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. for groups of 6 or less. Fish market is open; to-go orders via phone or website, delivery via Caviar. 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. Though cash is still king, credit cards are now accepted (woot!). 350 Harbor Drive, 415.331.3474 Kitti’s Place Thai COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for takeout, Monday—Friday, 12-6 p.m. 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 Le Garage French COVID-19 UPDATE: Outdoor dining available with a reservation Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday brunch 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; dinner 5–8 p.m.

Takeout available via contactless pickup (order 2 days in advance) or delivery via Uber Eats. Escape the tourist crush for an indulgent meal right on the water. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625 Poggio Italian COVID19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining, reservations recommended, Monday–Thursday, 6:30-11 a.m. and 4-8 p.m.; Friday–Sunday, 6:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-8 p.m. Call for takeout or curbside pick up. Delivery via GrubHub. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771

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Cucina is now open for dinner on our Bridge! Serving dinner seven nights a week al fresco.

Also come and join us Fridays through Sundays for “On the Avenue”, when San Anselmo Avenue becomes a car-free zone! We will have tables on the Avenue on these nights to accommodate more diners.

Reservations through our website.

Saylor’s Restaurant and Bar Mexican COVID19 UPDATE: Agave Terrace open for al fresco dining, Monday– Saturday, 4-8 p.m.

Takeout available with same hours or delivery through Dine-In Marin, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. Chef/owner Sean Saylor uses fresh local ingredients and seafood to create a distinctively Cabo combination of California and Mexican cuisine. 2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512 Taste of the Himalayas Himalayan COVID19 UPDATE: Takeout available, Wednesday– Mondays 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Popular for lunch and dinner, serving authentic food from a faraway region. 2633 Bridgeway, 415.331.1335

TIBURON Caffe Acri Italian COVID-19 UPDATE: Open daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. with coffee, espresso, beers, scones, and bakery items; along with baking supplies, yeast, flour, oats, basmati rice, eggs, dairy, bread, english muffins, coffee beans, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, bleach and more. Order all items (food and grocery) online at CaffeAcri. com, allow 30 minutes for pick-up. The well-lit corner cafe in Tiburon is a go-to for bikers, city commuters, and locals.

Diners will find Italian roast espresso drinks, freshly baked pastries, and eggs for breakfast and a selection of soups, salads and paninis for lunch. 1 Main St, 415.435.8515

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Milano Italian COVID19 UPDATE: Takeout available daily, 11:45 a.m.-11 p.m. Located

in the Cove Shopping Center, this familyowned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. Favorites, like the cheesy garlic bread and pesto, keep customers coming back. 1 Blackfield Drive, 415.388.9100 Salt & Pepper American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for patio dining and takeout daily, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. With its hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, the sun-filled, one-room restaurant is an area favorite. Scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce are some of the popular choices. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594 Sam’s Anchor Cafe American COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for dining on the deck, takeout and delivery, Monday–Friday, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Reopened after an extensive remodel, Sam's boathouse feel and boat tie-ups are intact and spiffy white umbrellas and deck chairs line the waterfront patio. Allday cocktails remain a fixture as does the signature cioppino, while offerings like crab toast, a roaming oyster cart, and a raw bar reflect the menu's enduring seafood focus. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527 Waypoint Pizza Pizza COVID-19 UPDATE: Takeout and delivery available, Sunday–Thursday, 12-8:30 p.m.; Friday– Saturday, 12-9 p.m.

Family-friendly, with cooked-to-order gourmet pies, slices, fresh salads and, for sports fans, a large-screen TV.

Order online for quick pickup or delivery. 15 Main St, 415.435.3440

WEST MARIN Nick’s Cove American COVID-19 UPDATE: Outdoor dining and takeout available daily, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Flower bouquets available for Saturday pickup at William Tell House via the Tomales Farmers' Market. This escape along Tomales Bay is famous for barbecued local oysters, Dungeness crab mac ’n’ cheese and cocktails incorporating homegrown ingredients.

Large windows in the 120-seat restaurant provide picturesque views of Tomales Bay and Hog Island and a fireplace in the main dining room makes the most of fog-whipped and rainy days. 23240 Highway 1, Marshall, 415.663.1033 Saltwater Oyster Depot Seafood COVID 19 update: Summer prix fixe patio dining open by advance reservation only, Friday–Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Please call 415.299.3736 to reserve patio. Daily lunch and dinner menu available for takeout, 12– 6 p.m.

Please call 415-6691244 to order. A seat at the room-length bar or on the patio at this snug spot on Tomales Bay’s west shore can be tough to snag on a busy summer weekend but oysters pulled straight from the bay moments before, served broiled and on the half shell, are worth the wait. Locallysourced ingredients get equal billing in dishes like halibut crudo and a lamb burger. 12781 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, 415.669.1244

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Entertainment and enrichment abound: here is a curated selection of streamable community events.

For the complete listing go to marinmagazine.com renowned author Anne Lamott. “I’ll discuss how to get some work done every day, sticking with it, coming up with a god awful first draft, and sticking with it till you have something you can be proud to share.” (live stream 12-3 p.m. PT; $75 to register). bookpassage.com

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VIRTUAL EVENTS THRU AUG 31 Marin Shakes at Home Fun Shakespeare activities for ages 5-7 and 8-12, as well as resources for learning at home. marinshakespeare.org THRU SEPT 13 Broadway Under the Stars A virtual compilation of the best of the last eight seasons of Transcendence Theater’s Broadway

Under the Stars concerts with never before seen footage and featuring hundreds of artists, all from the comfort of your own home. (Fridays: 6:30 p.m. pre-show and 7:30 p.m. show; Saturday and Sundays: Matinee – 1 p.m. pre-show and 2 p.m. show Evening: 6:30 p.m. pre-show and 7:30 p.m. show). bestnightever.org AUG 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 I Hope You Dance Featuring spectacular dance numbers from

some of Broadway’s greatest musicals including Chicago, Cabaret, Anything Goes, & Singin’ in the Rain!

Join us as we express love, strength, gratitude and power in a theatrical evening of awe-inspiring dance. bestnightever.org

ARTS & LECTURES JUL 2 Beauty & the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change Rob Badger and Nita Winter

will take you behind the scenes on their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers throughout California. (Zoom 7:30 p.m. PT). cnps-yerbabuena.org/calendar/ speaker-series/ Book Passage (Live) Website allows audience members to ask a question beforehand.

Conversations rather than readings.

AUG 8 Anne Lamott: On Writing A live threehour workshop with

AUG 29 Ursula Hegi Award-winning author and MFA professor discusses her latest novel The Patron Saint of Pregnant Girls — about three mothers, and set on the shores of the Nordsee — is testament to the ways in which women hold each other up in the most unexpected of circumstances. (live stream 4 p.m. PT; $75 to register). bookpassage.com Commonwealth (Live) Must pre-register for these free events.

AUG 6 Climate Change Through the Artist’s Eyes with Alonzo King A conversation about art, beauty and humanity in the age of climate disruption

with celebrated choreographer Alonzo King, whose new dance is inspired by the beauty and tragedy unfolding in the Arctic. Can art reach and activate people on climate in new and compelling ways?

How can art convey the joy of nature and the grief of how humans are destroying it? (live stream 4 p.m. PT). commonwealthclub.org AUG 12 Making Change: Shaun King Journalist, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the Real Justice PAC, Shaun King stands out for his long list of public service — including becoming one of the most prominent voices in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Learn how to navigate social justice and movement building among the best and worst of political climates. (live stream 12:30-1:30 p.m. PT). commonwealthclub.org AUG 19 How Ike Led A virtual conversation with Susan Eisenhower, who describes in How Ike Led the ways in which her grandfather, President Dwight Eisenhower, led America through a transformational time using strategic, principled leadership. (live stream 3:30-4:30 p.m. PT). commonwealthclub.org AUG 20 God’s Shadow: Sultan Silem and His Ottoman Empire

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A virtual conversation between Alan Mikhail and Adam Hochschild about Mikhail’s new book, God’s Shadow.

Drawing on previously unexamined sources, Mikhail uses Selim’s life to upend prevailing shibboleths about Islamic history, radically reshaping our understanding of the history of the modern world. (live stream 3:304:30 p.m. PT). commonwealthclub.org AUG 25 Sarah Chayes: On Corruption in America Chayes shows how corrupt systems are organized, how they enforce the rules so their crimes are rarely punished, how they are overlooked and downplayed — shrugged off with a roll of the eyes — by the richer and better educated, and how they shape our government, affecting all levels of society. (live stream 3:30-4:30 p.m. PT). commonwealthclub.org AUG 27 Sophy Roberts: The Lost Pianos of Siberia From the piano that Maria Volkonsky, wife of an exiled Decembrist revolutionary, used to spread music east of the Urals, to those that brought reprieve to the Soviet gulag. That these pianos still exist in such a hostile landscape is remarkable. (live stream 10-11 a.m. PT). commonwealthclub.org

VIDEOS AUG 6 American Pickle Seth Rogen stars in this absurdist take on Rip Van Winkle, based on a 2013 short story by Simon Rich, in which a 1920s Brooklyn man falls into a barrel of pickle brine and brines himself for 100 years.

(Available on HBO Max).

(Available On Demand & in theaters).

LIVE VIRTUAL MUSIC AUG 1 Petaluma Virtual Music Festival Live-streamed performances by many of the headline artists which American Pickle

were a part of this year’s lineup (plus surprise guests), and performances showcasing the tremendous wealth of local music talent in Petaluma and the Bay Area. (live stream 11:30 a.m. PT). petaluma musicfestival.org

AUG 2, 9, 16 (EVERY SUNDAY THRU AUG 16) Stern Grove ‘Best of the Fest’ Festival Video series featuring epic performances from the archives, artist interviews and special surprises. Each week, the playlists will spotlight a different genre

and highlight many of the biggest names to play Stern Grove Festival, including Sheila E. (2012), George Clinton (2016), The Doobie Brothers (2015), Pink Martini (2013), and more. (Broadcasted on KPIX-TV 4:30 p.m.

PT; replay available on website and Stern Grove YouTube). sterngrove.org AUG 2 World Music Day AUG 9 Summer Classics AUG 16 Best of the Fest Finale

AUG 14 Charm City Kings Based on 12 O’Clock Boys, a 2013 documentary about the dirt bike scene in Baltimore, this intense drama features Meek Mill and a handful of newcomers. (Available On Demand).

AUG 14 Project Power This sci-fi lm stars Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Courtney B. Vance and involves a pill that gives people superpowers.

(Available on Netflix).

AUG 21 Tesla An absurdist and satirical biopic about inventor Nikola Tesla (Hawke) and his feud with Thomas Edison (Kyle MacLachlan).

AUG 28 Fridays at Five – Wayne Shorter Celebration Pt. 4 A series of weekly prerecorded concerts that aspire to connect you – to music, to musicians, to the warm and unique feeling of experiencing live music at the SFJAZZ Center. This week, with Joshua Redman & Ambrose Akinmusire, Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, & Brian Blade. (members only; $5/ month). sfjazz.org

For a comprehensive events list visit marinmagazine.com/ calendar

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• ULTRA CYCLISTS PAUL WEBB AND YANN BERTRAND “EVEREST” CAMINO ALTO IN FUNDRAISER CHALLENGE Raising over $18,000 for at-risk youth and young adults experiencing mental health issues and addiction.

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“Everesting” — climbing 29,029 feet, the equivalent elevation of Mt. Everest — has become a popular challenge in the cycling community during shelter-in-place. Webb and Bertrand successfully completed their fundraising event by continuously riding to the top of Mill Valley’s Camino Alto Drive.

After 21.3 hours, 239.1 miles, and 15 shots of espresso, they successfully “Everested” and raised over $18,000 for Sky’s the Limit Fund, a nonprofit that makes wilderness therapy programs accessible to youth in crisis. skysthelimitfund.org

• BAY AREA ORGANIZATION, 10,000 DEGREES, STEPS UP TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME STUDENTS DURING PANDEMIC 10,000 Degrees Fellowship program providing $4 million in annual scholarships as well as access to other vital resources.

Leading Bay Area college success nonprofit 10,000 Degrees has redoubled their efforts in the face of the COVID outbreak to provide necessary support to students from low-income backgrounds. In addition to collaborating with school partners and community organizations to increase student support — connecting students with critical resources for education, food, housing, internet, mental health support, disaster relief funds, unemployment insurance, and more — 10,000 Degrees has extended scholarship application deadlines and expedited over $2 million in scholarship funds to provide students with immediate financial relief. 10000degrees.org 90 A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 M A R I N

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• AIDS WALK SF: LIVE AT HOME 2020 RAISES NEARLY $1 MILLION FOR PRC AND BAY AREA SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Benefitting those affected by HIV/AIDS and the COVID-19 outbreak.

AIDS Walk SF partnered with PRC (formerly Positive Resource Center), a nonprofit providing integrated legal, social and health services for those affected by HIV/AIDS, substance abuse or mental health issues, to put on their 35th annual fundraising event — virtually this year. Their event attracted thousands of walkers nationwide and included virtual guest appearances by Senator Nancy Pelosi, Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan, Vanessa Williams, Jordin Sparks, Laura Linney, Alan Cumming, Matt Bomer and many more. At time of print, donations reached almost $975,000. PRC aims to raise $1 million by the end of their fundraiser on August 7. sf.aidswalk.net

• HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS PLEDGES 10% OF AUCTION PROCEEDS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK Supporting Headlands’ artists and programs as well as Bay Area social justice organizations.

Headlands held their annual art auction benefit from July 9 to July 21 this year. They raised over $625,000 in support of their artists, mission, and programs, with up to 50% of auction sales going directly to their artists in recognition of their labor, thinking, and vision. They also pledged 10% of their proceeds, over $80,000 this year, toward Bay Area organizations Transgender GenderVariant & Intersex Justice Project and Anti Police-Terror Project — two groups doing work on the ground to prevent racism and racist policing. headlands.org

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Over the years, they toyed with the idea of renovating. But the timing never felt right.

“There were a lot of reasons not to do it, one of which was my decision to take a job at Stanford,” says Jodi. The couple contemplated relocating to the Peninsula. But, ultimately decided to stay put, continuing to raise their

two kids, Drew and Lila, in the community they’d grown to love. Once committed, they surrounded themselves with a team of seasoned experts and with their help, turned their dated gingerbread cottage into a showstopping California Modern.

Priority one was a cohesive space where one room organically rolls into the next. “The home, which was built in the fifties, had been added onto by different people at different times resulting in a choppy layout,” says Jodi.

Highlights of the down-to-the studs remodel include reducing the number of bedrooms from five to four to increase the home’s shared living spaces; moving and expanding the kitchen from the lower level to the entry-level; and relocating and expanding the couple’s master suite.

The construction phase, while challenging, was worth the effort. “We planned to be

out for six months and it took two years,” says Jodi. Furnishing the space, a project that began in 2018, took another two years. “When we moved back into it, we took almost nothing with us,” she recalls. This meant living with a lot of empty rooms. But the Martini’s wanted to be thoughtful about their purchases. This also meant teaming up with interior designer, Jill McCrae of JM Interiors in Mill Valley. “Jill was superbly helpful and has an unbelievable eye,” says Jodi. “She knew we were after a clean design, and wanted everything to be serene, peaceful and cohesive.”

Jill’s idea: Keep the space monochromatic to complement rather than overpower the home’s views. “Their place is nestled in a canopy of trees,” says McCrae. “It also has sweeping views of Mount Tam.” So, after discussing a workable color palette, the couple found inspiration in an

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unexpected muse, namely, Leo, the family’s seven-year-old havapoo. “He’s an unusual mix of gray that also sort of reminds us of the Bay Area fog,” says Jodi. “And while they stayed with varying tones of gray, Jill encouraged them to layer the home with endless textures, which allows the things to feel dramatic and understated, simultaneously. “We used leathers, linens, mohair, cashmere, velvet, faux fur all within the same space.”

Jill’s design also blended materials from across the globe and price points. In the kitchen, for example, she sourced Italian bar stools by Calligaris that allow the family to gather for informal meals at the island. But they also swivel for an effortless conversation with family members lounging in the adjacent family room. A hide rug in front of the fireplace comes from the Montreal based company, Outpost Original. In the media room, the gray sectional pops with the help of a mix of throw pillows. “We paired inexpensive linen pillows from Room and Board with a trio of more luxurious ones by Auskin, one hide, one shearling, and one a Tibetan sheepskin.”

But Jill’s true stroke of genius — and serendipitously indispensable for a pandemic induced quarantine — was her plan to create defined spaces throughout the home that provide opportunities for the family to be together, yet separate. “The home has six different lounge areas,” says Jill. “But we created them with furniture, not walls, so the home doesn’t feel compartmentalized. “You can define the space without obstructing any of the views.

Also, fortuitous: the project wrapped up last March. The final piece, an oystercolored, leather sectional by Italian company Loggia for the home’s upper-level lounge. “We ordered it in February, and it got delivered just as we were about to go into lockdown,” says Jodi.

Jill’s “together, yet separate” plan has made adjusting to a new normal exponentially easier. A typical day in the Martini home, for example, would include Jodi, a professor of medicine at Stanford, teaching psychiatry residents via Zoom about nicotine addiction treatment protocols from the home office.

While Mark, a partner at the Mill Valley Depot Café + Bookstore, collaborates with designers on renovation from the master bedroom. The kids also spend a fair bit of time on Zoom, as well, as dance and baseball team meetings are currently virtual. But the kids also indulge in old-fashioned, teenage fun goofing off together or just chillaxing in the home’s garage, now reimagined as a teen lounge.

“Honestly, we didn’t think we would need all the different sitting rooms, but now we feel incredibly fortunate to be able to gather in all these incredible spaces and yet be able to disappear when we need to find our own zone,” says Jodi. And, now more than ever, they’re taking advantage of the home’s outdoor spaces. “It’s been amazing to have fresh air and sunshine and still have distance from people and a true respite during this tumultuous time.

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judyklaymansmith@yahoo.com Lic.# 00871536

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L I V E , WO R K , PL AY: M A R I N L I F E ST Y L E AT I T S B E ST 240 Bayview Avenue, Belvedere

Offered at $6,350,000

Ideally located on Belvedere Island overlooking San Francisco Yacht Club and steps from town, this historic architectural residence offers the ultimate Belvedere lifestyle with panoramic views of Corinthian Island, Raccoon Straight and Angel Island. Imagine entertaining on the sprawling decks or playing a friendly game of bocce ball while watching the sailboats pass by. Be wowed by spectacular views from every room. With an executive home office and spacious gym, savor the ultimate live, work, play lifestyle from your own oasis.

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Lindy Emrich 415.717.4005 lindy@sir.com

Lic.# 00511105

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Vacation at home with all the amenities of a five-star resort: multi-level infinity pool with spa, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen, and a spacious guest house featuring a fireplace, wet bar with wine refrigerator, and spa bath with steam sauna. Gated and absolutely private, this property has just been extensively renovated with grand scale outdoor spaces and dynamic, customfinished interiors. Located in close proximity to the vibrant towns of San Anselmo and Fairfax, the community of Sleepy Hollow offers easy access to excellent educational opportunities, equestrian sport, tennis, biking, and abundant hiking trails.

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Tammy Wilks Kornfeld

415.279.9362

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Lydia Sarkissian

Bill Bullock

Magda Sarkissian

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Lic.# 00837358

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415.517.7720 Lic.# 01159670

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415.384.4000

415.847.7913

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$29,500,000 Belvedere

41BelvedereEstate.com This architectural masterpiece above Belvedere’s west shore has commanding, panoramic views of the City, the Golden Gate Bridge, Richardson Bay, Sausalito, Mill Valley, and Mount Tamalpais. Designed by award-winning architects Aidlin Darling Design, the approximately 7,500 sq. ft. home took over five years to build before its completion in 2015, resulting in one of the most architecturally significant homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its dramatic setting and approximately 26,660 sq. ft. grounds are further complemented by meticulous landscaping and manicured gardens by Blasen Landscape Design. Sleek, modern and defining sophistication, the home incorporates a stunning use of materials, including concrete, steel, stone, reclaimed oak, leather, bronze, and of course, glass to perfectly frame vistas and invite the enveloping views in. Approached through an olive tree-lined courtyard, the home’s main level features formal living and dining spaces, an expansive water view terrace, an art studio office, and a luxurious media room. Upstairs, there is an ensuite bedroom, a huge custom office, and an expansive master suite worthy of a five-star resort with terraces and uninterrupted views. The lower level has three additional bedrooms and a light filled exercise room opening to a pool and spa as well as a sun deck. A two-car garage with carport and an auto-court allow ample parking. The stylish full sized guest house furthers the allure of this incredible estate.

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Shelter in Place this Summer in Lucas Valley

Private Tiburon Retreat with Sweeping Bay Views

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this elegantly remodeled home has vaulted ceilings, tons of natural light and a sparkling pool. Close to open space, bike trails and Creekside park. Award-winning Miller Creek School District.

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This luxurious contemporary home provides a respite for relaxing at home with indoor/outdoor flow to the level lawn and infinity pool overlooking the Bay. 2 offices, gym, media room, 2 outdoor fireplaces plus 3-car garage.

TranquilTiburon.com

Melissa DiVita

Patricia Montag

m.divita@ggsir.com AW-Marin.com

pat.montag@sothebysrealty.com PatriciaMontag.GoldenGateSIR.com

Lic.# 01387955

Lic.# 01045523

415.860.9337

415.384.4118

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Mill Valley | $1,895,000 Remodeled contemporary 3br/3.5ba home + legal separate unit with loft and full bath. Sunny gardens, lawns and multiple fruit trees.

Kim Strub 415.218.4255 kstrub@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01402651

Tiburon | $1,475,000 Enjoy amazing views from this Chandlers Gate exclusive community located in the heart of Tiburon.

Annie Lasley 415.531.2710 Michael Sommer 415.264.0166 CalRE #01214824 | CalRE #00573928

San Anselmo | $1,049,000 Super primo and first time ever on the open market! Iconic and historic 3br/1ba Gioana Vineyard, two lots (total almost 2.5 acres) & fruit trees.

Ken Licht 415.302.7421 klicht@cbnorcal.com CalRE #00957928

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guiding you home since 1906

Tiburon | $4,487,000 Cape Cod style 5br/5.5ba w/studio & views in Paradise Cay. Kim Corbett-Morgan 415.999.9797 Eric J. Morgan 415.999.5382 CalRE #00988741 | CalRE #01999265

Bolinas | $2,450,000 Eclectic Bolinas Mesa home w/koi pond, patio and views.

Kentfield | $3,950,000 Unique Kent Woodlands property on Mt. Tam boasts 5br/4ba w/pool!

Jerry Piro 415.515.3927 jerrypiro@aol.com CalRE #00521674

Connie Tudor 707.888.0903 connie.tudor@camoves.com CalRE #00938773

San Anselmo | $2,300,000 Extensively remodeled 4br/4ba modern farmhouse w/pool & big yard.

Carolyn Bednarz 415.699.4043 Carolyn.Bednarz@cbnorcal.com CalRE #02006531

Novato | $2,250,000 Turnkey single level home on 13th hole at Marin Country Club.

Muir Beach | $2,200,000 Renovated high-style beach retreat with breathtaking views.

Amadeo Arnal 415.531.2599 amadeo.arnal@cbrealty.com CalRE #01756869

Jennifer Boesel 415.497.3383 jboesel@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01201781

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Belvedere | $2,150,000 Updated in 2014, this charming updated Bungalow has 3 bd & 2 ba.

Randi Brinkman 415.602.0300 rbrinkman@cbnorcal.com CalRE #00997180

Larkspur | $1,875,000 4bd/3.5 ba blocks to downtown Larkspur.

Linda Gridley 415.531.3622 Mary Edwards 415.652.2566 CalRE #01077981 | CalRE #1053526

Mill Valley | $1,595,000 Well-appointed 3br/2.5ba home with views.

San Rafael | $1,550,000 Large flat lot w/ 2200 sq ft one-story. Spacious kitchen/fam rm.

Marty Bautista 415.342.9394 mbautista@cbnorcal.com CalRE#01211231

Jill Hill 415.464.3529 jillhill@well.com CalRE #00819597

San Rafael | $1,399,000 Bright 3br/2.5ba Lucas Valley Estates home with wonderful garden.

Susan Coleman 415.925.3264 coleman.susan@comcast.net CalRE #01336715

San Rafael | $1,349,000 Distinguished 3br/2.5ba Dominican Cape Code home w/large backyard.

Susan Coleman 415.925.3264 coleman.susan@comcast.net CalRE #01336715

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guiding you home since 1906

Fairfax | $1,199,000 Masterfully renovated 4br/3ba home w/private patio and garden.

Kerry Berry 415.516.8581 kerry.berry@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01392730

Yountville | $1,100,000 Lovingly maintained 3br/3ba home, close to downtown.

San Rafael | $1,195,000 Retreat at home w/pool, flat lawn, spa & spacious floor plan!

Linda Gridley 415.531.3622 Mary Edwards 415.652.2566 CalRE #01077981 | CalRE #1053526

Katie Wigington 415.827.3626 katie.wigington@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01907619

Novato | $1,050,000 5br/3ba two story rancher on a large level lot - In contract.

Sean Perkins 415.426.8369 sean.perkins@cbnorcal.com CalRE #02007561

Sausalito | $1,030,000 Sunny 2br/2ba unit with remodeled kitchen.

Novato | Price Upon Request 5br/3ba Great bones with upgrades galore.

Susan Coleman 415.925.3264 coleman.susan@comcast.net CalRE #01336715

Hetti Schramm 415.637.9426 hettischramm@outlook.com CalRE #01814115

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Novato | $925,000 Amazing 4br/3ba home w/gorgeous views & a pool in great location.

John Hammer 415.971.4769 jhammer@cbnorcal.com CalRE #00975220

San Anselmo | $915,000 Stunning design 2br/2ba w/soaring ceiling, curve walls & skylight.

Carolyn Horton 415.299.0370 chorton@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01468252

Novato | $899,000 Two-story 4br/3ba home w/backyard oasis w/pool and garden.

San Rafael | $849,000 Rarely available 3br/2ba townhome w/deck.

Toni Shroyer 415.640.2754 tonishroyer@hotmail.com CalRE #01876201

Terri Dawson 415.257.2062 Scott Cherry 415.257.2000 CalRE #01152254 | CalRE #00483672

Mill Valley | $825,000 Multi-level townhouse sun-filled and stylish desirable. Five-unit.

Novato | $795,500 Single level mid-century 3br/2ba home w/ office and sunroom!

Christine Flechsig 415.320.3433 christine.flechsig@cbrealty.com CalRE #01939464

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

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Rohnert Park | $659,000 Upgraded 3br/2.5ba home in University Park with contemporary kitchen.

Karyn Kambur 415.516.3221 karyn@karynkamburrealestate.com CalRE #01785669

Novato | $539,000 Spacious 2br/1.5ba townhome w/ 2 fireplaces and a 2-car carport.

Abby Tanem 415.497.9542 atanem@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01301798

San Rafael | $439,000 Sunny 1br/1ba corner unit, Lg deck, near stores & transportation.

San Rafael | $1,299,000 Upgraded 4 bd 3 ba w/ideal floorplan

Iraj Zolnasr 415.271.1342 iraj.zolnasr@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01280834

Rose Capurro 415.690.6762 rosecapurro@yahoo.com CalRE #01911774

Fairfax | $1,100,000 Charming 3br/2ba home with lovely garden.

Susan Coleman 415.925.3264 coleman.susan@comcast.net CalRE #01336715

Novato | $759,000 Rare and spacious 4br/2.5ba end unit.

Novato | $695,000 Charming 3br/2ba end unit w/wine cellar.

Novato | $325,000 Beautifully updated 1br/1ba condo.

San Rafael | $179,000 1Br/1Ba Condo in Villa Marin.

Lynn Ascencio 415.259.7661 lynnascencio@gmail.com CalRE #01920704

Lynn Ascencio 415.259.7661 lynnascencio@gmail.com CalRE #01920704

Nina Lo Coco 415.899.9256 Nina.LoCoco@cbnorcal.com CalRE #01979189

Cecilia Lillie 415.302.9886 cecilia.lillie@cbnorcal.com CalRE #02090815

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HOMESTEAD VALLEY TREASURE

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M I L L V A L L E Y | Offered at $3,495,000 This classic Mill Valley shingled home showcases discernable quality, tasteful design & fine finishes throughout. A spacious living room has direct deck access for seamless indoor/outdoor living and the great room features a stone fireplace & direct connection to a large patio & level lawn. The gourmet kitchen boasts a center island, marble backsplash & premium stainless appliances. Four bedrooms includes an en suite master with marble fireplace, sitting area, and two fabulous walk-in closets. Design excellence, tranquil outlooks, & sophisticated serenity offer a sensational living experience.

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K E N T F I E L D | Offered at $8,695,000 Located high atop the exclusive Kent Woodlands enclave, 665 Goodhill Road is a magnificent Tuscaninspired villa that is situated to take advantage of supreme and uninterrupted Marin views. This unique residence perfectly combines awe-inspiring vistas, the enduring appeal of Mediterranean architecture and the treasured benefits of luxury, privacy and comfort.

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CHELSEA E. IALEGGIO | 415.300.6881

JEFF MOSELEY | 415.602.7272

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This classic shingle-clad home is located on one of Sausalito’s best “Banana Belt” avenues. On a street-tostreet lot, its stately presence and its spacious front yard with a level lawn, landscaping, rock walls & fruit trees will immediately impress. Lovely period millwork, molding, wainscoting, wood ceilings, cabinetry, built-in window seats & crown molding are perfectly balanced with modern amenities for timeless historical design and contemporary comfort. Walls of windows frame spectacular Belvedere, Angel Island & Richardson Bay views. Multiple office spaces to work from home. An idyllic and magical Marin retreat.

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665 GOODHILL ROAD

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KENTFIELD $8,695,000 JEFF MOSELEY | 415.602.7272

665GOODHILL.COM CHELSEA E. IALEGGIO | 415.300.6881

PT. REYES STATION $7,000,000 JANEY KAPLAN 415.272.0726 TIM FREEMAN 707.933.6200 POINTREYESWINERY.COM

313 UPPER TOYON DRIVE

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