34 R esort: Marin-style The freshest looks and coolest colors for spring.
46 The Ultimate Marin Fitness Guide Get out and get moving.
54 Summer Camps Guide Letters home, local summer camp options, 145 listings for fun and adventure.
area at Saks, full of ready-to-wear that’s ready for anything Find ELIE TAHARI
In Marin
23 Currents Seniors speak out, riding with teen cyclists and St. Patrick’s Day.
26 Q&A Claudia Cowan of Fox News calls Mill Valley home.
28 Style Meet the 2013 color of the year.
30 Conversation Nationally known psychologist Madeline Levine.
Destinations
67 Go Food and wine festivals come to the Hawaiian Islands.
70 Appellations What’s happening in the world of wine.
72 Journey A Sausalito yogini travels the world.
Out & About
77 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond.
90 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area.
92 Flavor The vegetable that could save your life.
Marin Home
111 Backstory Living the California dream in Peacock Gap.
COLUMNS
12 View From Marin 14 POV
138 Looking Back
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SPRING IS ALMOST here, and that means it’s time to put away those winter boots and jackets and start thinking about clothes that are a little lighter and more colorful. To kick o the season, we head to the Marin Country Club in Novato with our models, ready to show o this year’s best resort wear. We hope these curated looks by fashion editor and stylist Veronica Sooley will inspire you to hit the links, the court or the pool this spring looking your absolute best.
Speaking of exercise, be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Fitness in Marin.
Writer Dawn Margolis Denberg takes a look at six activities that sync perfectly with Marin’s environs. Whether you choose standup paddleboarding, surfing, hiking, rowing, mountain biking or open-water swimming, it’s time to come out and play. Still sitting? We’ve got the resources you need to get started.
We wrap up our features with a chance for even more outdoor fun and adventure — this time for the kids. O ur third annual Summer Camps Guide has great local camp options and a list of 145 additional ideas for summer activities. Enjoy a laugh reading our letters home (actual letters from now grown-up campers) and then grab that bottle of Tecnu and start choosing your kids’ camp.
Up front, we meet some protesting seniors and get a look at what it takes to satisfy St. Patrick’s Day revelers at Finnegan’s in Novato. We also talk to Claudia Cowan, a Mill Valley mom and Fox News correspondent, about what she describes as “the best job in the world” and meet nationally known psychologist M adeline L evine as she discusses her role as a mother.
Toward the back of the book we introduce you to the tasty new trend of wine and food festivals in Hawaii, take a look at some amazing new local wines and wine-related products and, finally, join a S ausalito yogini who travels the world changing the lives of those she meets on her journeys.
S o with spring just around the corner, we encourage you to get out and explore this beautiful county — after you finish reading this issue, of course.
We hope these curated looks will inspire you to hit the links, the court or the pool this spring looking your absolute best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
“The weather gods were on our side,” fashion editor Veronica Sooley says about the clear skies that graced the January 22 spring fashion shoot. The very next day, rain poured down on the location, the picturesque assortment of lawns, courts and pools that make up the Marin Country Club in Novato. To the far left, the crew gets ready for the cover shot; to the right, Mauricio Lemus preps the model’s hair for the next shot.
Marin Magazine Staff Editors
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M imi Towle, Nikki Wood, Dan Jewett
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BEACH BELLA
This project has been under a microscope for almost 15 years; no redwoods will be lost and the coho salmon in bordering Lagunitas Creek have been protected.
A Marin Roundup
Things may seem quiet, but much is happening.
LBY JIM WOOD
ET ’S TAKE A spin around Marin. We’re on Highway 101 heading north; the fabric covering Nordstrom at the Village at Corte Madera isn’t a Christo wrap, it’s a $19.6 million 17,000-square-foot expansion that won’t be finished for another year; and, good news, more parking is part of the project. Across the freeway, still in Corte Madera, you might remember when wisps of steam came from the old WinCup plant? The plant is gone and a $74 million four-story, 180-unit apartment project is being constructed with 3,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor. Meanwhile, the freeway interchange at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is slated for $143 million in changes to handle its heavy tra c, estimated to be 165,000 cars a day. “Once final design decisions are made,” says Transportation Authority of Marin project manager Bill Whitney, “reconstruction could start by late 2015 and take 18 months.” Nearby, in the Marin Country Mart, Diesel, a Bookstore, will open in early summer — that’s a bookstore opening, not closing.
Farther east, near Home Depot o East Francisco Boulevard in San Rafael, construction is under way on a $24 million, 137,000-squarefoot Target store, with completion expected in about a year. This Target will have grocery as well as retail. West of the freeway, on Doherty Drive near downtown Larkspur, ground has been broken on Rose Lane, a community of 85 new homes on 16.8 acres. Sales start midsummer; prices are not yet set.
Meanwhile, out on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, a curvy five-mile stretch of 1930s crumbling concrete roadway running through Samuel P. Taylor State Park is getting a $5.5 million redo. “Installing an entirely new roadbed is what we’re doing,” says Marin
Department of Public Works engineer Ernest Clock. A one-mile segment is done, with four miles to go; construction resumes in August. “It will be smoother and safer to navigate for cars and bicyclists,” says Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey. “This project has been under a microscope for almost 15 years,” he adds. “No redwoods will be lost, and the coho salmon in bordering Lagunitas Creek have been protected.”
Still in West Marin, along Highway 1 near the Pelican Inn, coho salmon and the redlegged frog are foremost in mind in the 46-acre Redwood Creek Restoration at Muir Beach. “It includes realigned creek and trail systems, a new 225-foot pedestrian bridge and a new visitor area and parking lot,” says Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy spokeswoman Alex Picavet. The total investment “is in the many millions of dollars.” Construction starts soon.
Back on 101, Marin’s Main Street, and heading north, glance to the right after passing the Marin County Civic Center and note that the old railroad tracks have been torn up and the route lined with plastic orange fencing. “That’s SMART coming into Marin,” says Farhad Mansourian, CEO of the San Rafael to Santa Rosa commuter rail line approved by 70 percent of Marin and Sonoma County voters in 2008. “We’re on schedule to operate by late 2015 or early 2016.” The first 38-mile phase connects the county seats of Marin and Sonoma, will cost more than $360 million to construct, and includes a bicycle/pedestrian pathway. And at SMART’s San Rafael terminal, Whistlestop is planning a five-story building with 50 a ordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors.
Considering the above — and in comparison to other areas in America — I’d say Marin County is in very good shape, in a variety of ways, heading into the future. That’s my point of view. What’s yours?
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Your Letters
Palm Reader
In the February issue we showed images of palm trees (“Palms Up,” pages 136–137) and asked readers to send in some of their own. This photo was submitted by Cheryl Rusting and shows her kids Jacob and Emily with a palm-filled view.
In the Water
A letter in your January issue (Your Letters, “Cool Water”) advised people to drink the tap water in Marin County. As long as our water is fluoridated, I would not advise this. MARY LARKIN, SAN R AFAE L
All About the Covers
It’s all in the eyes. The beautiful January cover piqued my interest, and I really enjoyed this wedding edition. The charming tradition of the veil shot and the amazing vistas of the wedding venues made for a wonderful read.
DEBBIE C., ORL ANDO, FL A.
I just saw your January cover and the eyes certainly have it! I think there will be a lot of brides requesting a veiled eye shot this year, including me. MELI SSA CO RTEZ, UKIAH
I was very disappointed to receive the February issue and see that evidently you have decided to clutter up the cover with announcements about the contents. One thing I liked about Marin Magazine was the simple beauty of the covers. The mystery of discovering the contents each month has disappeared and now the magazine looks like every other magazine out there. Is this a test? I hope other readers feel the same as I do and that they let you know. M ARJ ORIE HOVER STEN, SAN R AFAE L
Eds.: It’s not a test. We really grew to like the look of the cover lines as they appear on the newsstand issues and decided that welldesigned, informative cover lines would benefit all readers of our magazine, even those who receive it at home. We hope home readers (who have not previously seen cover lines) grow to like the look as well.
Gun Control and Violence
Thank you Jim Wood for your article (POV, “What Can Be Done?” February 2013) — you hit it right. It shocks me that most fourthgrade boys in my son’s class have already been exposed to the most violent video games and are brought to movies with violence in them. Then I hear their parents preach that gun control is needed. What is needed is better parenting of our younger generation, parents who are not afraid to say no to their children, parents who give their time instead of plopping their children in front of the TV babysitter. It starts at home, and it starts young. We as parents have a responsibility; it’s our duty. K RI STIN K EA LEY SHO HET, SAC RAMENT O
Jim Wood, I enjoy your insightful monthly opinion pieces but was disappointed by your misstatement of fact in February’s POV. You incorrectly state “that America is the only industrialized nation in the world that practices capital punishment.” I can only assume you are passing along something you have heard time and time again. A quick check of numerous sources would give you a list
POV
of all countries and their stance on capital punishment. You will find there are other industrialized nations that do in fact have capital punishment. While I agree with much of your article, especially as it relates to the video and movie industry, the portrayal of America negatively and without regard to fact by the press and many politicians becomes tiring to this veteran. BO BM EANS, LARKSPUR
Jim, as to your POV, I had a conversation one time with a friend of mine. She was confident that execution was the correct thing to do to hardened criminals. When I explained it was much more costly to keep them on death row, she quickly changed her mind. The pocketbook seems to lead the way. M ARY LEE S TAN L EY, SAN R AFAE L
Jim, you raise many valid points in your POV article but merely gloss over the most important one by saying “too many deranged people.” The fact is that in our country we do not recognize the number-one medical issue that negatively a ects our society: mental illness. From slight depression to full-blown schizophrenia, no disease a ects us more. Yet we still don’t talk about it, there are no threeday walk-for-the-cure fundraisers. Mental illness is still something families, in general, don’t talk about. We need to embrace it and institutionalize some of the most a icted in health care facilities, not jails, where many end up. We need to ensure those not locked up are taking their conventional meds so that they continue to function without symptoms. I support near-absolute gun control but know that the inanimate object does not kill, the mentally ill person does. In every mass shooting those who carried out the heinous crimes were su ering. That’s just my point of view.
ANN M ANNIX, VIA EMAI L
Dear Jim, you write like a true liberal who only knows things in the abstract, who thinks that piling up law upon law is going to change people. Too many laws stifle people. Tell me though, when, in the history of mankind, have we not had violence? I am the daughter
of a history professor and know world history pretty well. Maybe violence in this country will cease when we cure the people by restoring the nuclear family, when people get a little education, when the horrible law of welfare is repealed, when people have faith in tomorrow and in their own strength — not in a government that gives them handouts and keeps them in complete dependency. N ATA LIA
S ETTEM B RINI CASI LL AS, VIA EMAIL
Just a note to compliment Jim Wood on the POV gun editorial in Marin Magazine. My wife was one of the people who helped ban gun shows at the Civic Center and on countyowned property many years ago. She is now on the “danger” list of the NRA. Keep it up. JU LIAN
LIFS CHIZ, S ANTA R OSA
Amsterdam Update
Your story about Amsterdam (“Adventure in Amsterdam,” February 2013) stated there is presently a ban on selling marijuana to foreigners, but a recent well-publicized note from Mayor Eberhard van der Laan indicates things may have changed: “It has been decided that Amsterdam law enforcement authorities will not attach any priority to enforcing the local residence requirement.”
JANNA BARKIN, VIA FACEBOOK
Taken to Task
I enjoyed your POV article “On Thin Ice” (January 2013). Lindqvist’s reasoned knowledge-based comments are a refreshing change from the chants of the catastrophic “man is causing it all” climate change true believers here in Marin and on the national political stage. Thanks for interviewing him and for passing on the highlights to your readers. I’d guess that you likely received a fair number of responses that took you to task for even printing the interview. LEO I SOTA LO, SAN R AFAE L
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NEW IN TOWN
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1 Beltane Brewing is Novato’s new artisanal beer brewery, tasting room and live music venue, beltanebrewing.com. Fairfax-based Iron Springs Pub & Brewery is one of many Bay Area beer establishments that will be expanding in 2013. Look for the brewery to increase production by as much as 30 percent with new tanks and fermenters; ironspringspub.com
» Marin is already a great place to live, and these new businesses are making it even better. Check out what’s new (or just getting better).
FOOD
San Francisco’s The Plant Cafe opened in Strawberry Village and serves local organic fare; theplantcafe. com. Farm House Local opened in February in Larkspur and o ers breakfast, lunch and take-out dinners; farmhouselocal. com 2 Farmshop, serving California-inspired comfort food, came to Larkspur’s Marin Country Mart in March. The space features indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, a private dining room and a wood-burning oven; farmshopla.com
H EALTH
3
Marin General
Hospital ’s new Braden Diabetes Center, initially funded by a patient donation, opened in February to help diabetics and physicians manage the disease. The hospital has also implemented a new program that o ers a midwife option for mothers-to-be; maringeneral.org
BAGS & B EAUTY
4 Hillside Bags are environmentally friendly and locally made by Greenbrae’s Hilary Wehlitz. Sold at Banana Republic in San Francisco and online, the colorful carriers are lined in oilcloth for easy cleaning; hillsidebags.com. Though skin care clinic and spa
5 SkinSpirit isn’t new to the area, its website has been revamped and now features testimonials from clients who have tried the procedures; skinspirit.com
Western Athletic Clubs partnered with Surfset Fitness and businessman Mark Cuban of ABC’s Shark Tank to create a new core workout program, now available at Corte Madera’s Bay Club Marin; westernathleticclubs.com. Marin resident Sloan Hemmer started 6 Fit in 15, a web-based exercise regimen for folks on the go. The “virtual motivator” provides daily recommended exercises and dietary advice; body blastfitness.me
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CELEBRATING
THE PEOPLE,
PLACES AND CAUSES OF THIS UNIQUE COUNTY
SENIORS SPEAK OUT
For more than a decade, the Mill Valley Seniors for Peace have staged weekly demonstrations at the corner of Miller Avenue and Camino Alto, opposite Tamalpais High School. “Wars were killing people when we started,” says 85-yearold Rolly Mulvey, “and they’re still killing people.” Yet no one is giving up. Every Friday, from 4 to 5 p.m., you’ll find Mulvey strumming his 12-string (some are missing) while chanting, “We ain’t gonna start no wars no more, ain’t gonna start no wars no more.” Next to him, banging on an Indian drum while sitting on his three-wheeled electric go-cart, is 95-year-old Bill Usher, who organizes the effort. “We live right here,” he shouts while pointing over his shoulder at The Redwoods retirement community nearby. “And we haven’t missed a
Friday since January of ’03, when Bush talked about a war against Iraq.” Elizabeth Moody, 85, is here too — smiling like there’s nowhere she’d rather be — holding a placard reading “A World in Peace — Or a World in Pieces.” Next to her is Betty Heininger, 84, who’s quick to admonish observers: “Don’t think this is celebration,” she says. “It’s a form of civil disobedience.” Ninety-one-year-old Verna Christen, joining the front of the group, leans against a traffic signal and positions her sign to face oncoming traffic. “May God Protect Our Soldiers,” it reads. A light rain starts, it’s windy and cold and the sun is dropping behind Mount Tamalpais, yet no one is leaving. Not until 5 p.m. And they’ll be back next Friday — and the Friday after that. J IM WOOD
Teen Cyclists Ride with Bear
Founded in Santa Cruz in 2011 by longtime cyclist Stu Bone, the Bear Development Team (named for California’s iconic grizzly) is a place for young, ambitious Marin cyclists to hone their skills and maybe even attract a few college recruiters. The 2013 team, composed mostly of Marin-based boys and girls, will ride mountain, road and cyclo-cross on their new Trek bicycles this season. Aiding them will be codirector Julia Violich, a competitive rider and Redwood High School bicycling coach. “Our philosophy isn’t just to produce fast racers, but good kids: well rounded, responsible, grateful, thoughtful and academic,” says Violich. While Bear is a recreational organization, last year two of its riders received early placement at their universities of choice — and they credit Bear for this achievement. beardevteam.com CAL IN VAN PARI S
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CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT FINNEGAN’S
To the delight of leprechaun lovers everywhere, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year. Finnegan’s Marin in Novato is taking this opportunity to host a weekendlong celebration — stop by Friday through Sunday for live music, a family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of Guinness. finnegansmarin.com C.V.P.
9 QUESTIONS FOR
Claudia Cowan
News Reporter
MI LL VA LLE Y
Given her work ethic and genetics, it’s no surprise that Claudia Cowan, the daughter of ’50s movie star Barbara Rush, has landed a prime spot on the mostviewed and often perceived as right-leaning news station in the country. It may be surprising, however, to find that this Fox News correspondent has lived happily in the left-leaning County of Marin for more than a decade. Cowan shrugs off the irony. “Everyone has his or her own political beliefs,” she says, “and my neighbors have always treated me with respect.” She points out that Fox News has two types of programming: news during the day (her department) and opinion shows in prime time: “The accusation that the conservative opinions of our popular prime-time hosts like Sean Hannity apply to our reporting is usually made by people who have never actually watched Fox.” Cowan lives in Mill Valley with her husband, Steve Baker, who is a sports agent, and their twins, Ben and Sabrina, both eighthgraders at Mill Valley Middle School. MIMI TOWLE
1 Why M arin? When I became pregnant with twins, moving to Marin from San Francisco was the obvious choice. After discovering the easy access to mountain bike trails, beaches, and waterfall hikes, we were sold on Mill Valley and still are.
2
Stephen Colbert or Jon Stewart — whose show would you rather be on? Jon Stewart is appointment viewing in our house, so I’d say The Daily Show, even though he loves taking shots at Fox News — it’s almost a pastime for him. But Stephen Colbert is a great interviewer. Tough choice, but I’d go with Stewart.
3 What are your favorite types of assignments?
I enjoy a lively, vigorous debate that allows for good pictures and intelligent arguments. The future of gun control is a hot topic I ’ve been covering closely. I also enjoy legal stories and courtroom proceedings like the Scott Peterson trial, which I covered for two years. However, natural disasters always offer compelling pictures.
4 Memorable moment of being your mother’s daughter? My mother is my mentor, and I love her perspective. She watches my stories and gives me feedback — the good and the less good. M emorable moment? Once in New York, when we spotted M ike Nichols, she saw an iconic director. I saw the husband of Diane S awyer. So there you go.
5 How did you meet your husband? When I became an anchor in M onterey, I began looking for an agent and met Steve, who worked at a firm that represented all of the Bay Area’s top anchors and reporters. He advised me to marry him and we’ve been together 25 years.
6
S pecial-occasion spot in M arin? Cavallo Point and El Paseo have everything you could ask for in a special-event venue. Still, a good band and hopping crowd at Sweetwater Music Hall can turn any night into a special occasion.
7 Favorite drink and where you like to drink it? Heather Russell’s top-shelf margaritas at the Mill Valley Tennis Club. Or the veggie smoothies at the new Mill Valley Plant Cafe.
8 I f you could invent a new political party, what would the color and mascot be? I think I ’d need one of H eather’s margaritas before answering that one.
9 Any uniquely M arin beauty tips? Big shoutout to Susan Hauser and Wendy M edeiros, two of my favorite yoga teachers in Marin. And on days when I want to cut it all off, Alicia Love at Dagaz Salon reminds me that I do, in fact, like having long hair. And of course, Christina Flach, my go-to stylist for any occasion. m
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glamorous
Pantone has spoken, and emerald is the color of the year for 2013. Lively and lush, emerald is the best way to give a stylish nod to St. Patty’s day. These glamorous jewels will help you bring the bling.
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18k yellow gold Venetostyle earrings with bezel-set square green tourmalines and diamonds, price upon request at Stephan-Hill Jewelry Designers (San Rafael), 415.459.5808.
Julianna’s Fine Jewelry (Corte Madera), 415.924.9711.
Platinum drop earrings with emerald-cut emerald (9.19ct) and round diamonds (1.42 cttw) by JB Star, price upon request at Johann Paul (Greenbrae), 415.461.1866.
Handmade 22k gold emerald slab pendant with double strand necklace, $6,120 (pendant); $6,920 (bead necklace), at Union Street Goldsmith (SF), 415.776.8048.
Mobius Strip 18k yg band channel set with a princesscut diamond .14ct (VS G) and two princess-cut emeralds (.17ct each), $2,950, at Lehrer Designs (Larkspur), 415.461.2212.
Joie De Vivre 7.90 cttw pearl-shaped emerald earrings with diamonds in platinum, price upon request at Kathleen Dughi (Mill Valley), 415.383.0462.
Necklace beaded with 77.20 cts of polished natural emerald beads and 18k yellow gold satin-finished rondelles, $995, at Meadowlark Fine Jewelry (Corte Madera), 866.924.2210.
Art deco emerald and diamond fringe necklace (diamonds 5 cttw, 85 mixed-cut emeralds 10 cttw), $18,750, at Lang antiques (SF), 415.982.2213.
Ellipse Ring in sterling silver with malachite and emeralds by Pamela Love, $1,000, at Azalea (SF), 415.861.9888, pamelalovenyc.com.
Madeline Levine, Ph.D.
This Kentfield psychologist and best-selling author is an in-demand speaker and — most important from her point of view — a successful mom. •
MADELINE L EVINE IS that rare person who’s relaxed, easy to be around and, incidentally, very smart. She doesn’t have to tell you, which she would never do, that she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Bu alo and holds a doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology in Berkeley. You just realize she’s überbright because of the way she talks. Levine’s conversation goes from the theoretical to the practical, then back again, and is interspersed with everyday examples that bring clarity to whatever she’s discussing. But what brings radiance to L evine’s face is talking about her three grown sons. There’s Loren, 32, a Bay Area attorney, Michael, 28, a New York theater director, and Jeremy, 22, a student at University of San Francisco. Completing this successful-andaccomplished-family picture is husband Lee Schwartz, a San Francisco eye surgeon. Schwartz and Levine met 37 years ago in New York City when she was teaching middle school in the South Bronx. After marrying, the couple moved to California, where she received her doctorate and Schwartz completed his ophthalmology residency and established his medical practice. The couple moved to Marin and started a family; now, 35 years later, the two are empty nesters and Levine is reopening her private practice while continuing to write and speak nationwide and internationally on the tricky topic of parenting in the age of soccer moms, social media and pressure-packed adolescence.
I n raising your three sons, do you feel you practiced what you now preach? Uhmm, not always. It’s one thing to “know” what is the absolute best thing to do; it’s another thing to do that all the time. I n my case, I had three boys with three very different temperaments. When child experts talk about the right thing to do, it’s in broad terms and the fact is that every child is different and different kids may benefit from different parenting approaches. But in general,
I think I did practice what I now preach. I really did get pleasure out of the fact my boys had very different skills and abilities — and as long as I stayed open to that reality, it greatly enlarged my world. Our greatest job is to see each of our children clearly.
How does a parent discover a child’s interests and abilities? Let them play. The job of young children is to play. That’s where they learn about sharing, problem solving, getting along with others and being creative. So stand back and let kids play without too much direction — as long as it isn’t dangerous — and children will, over time, gravitate to their interests, talents and abilities. Of course, and again over time, things will change, but watching children play is where you start getting to really know them. Since childhood is a time of
When I started parenting, I thought punishment was the most powerful tool. Well,
it’s not.
experimentation and discovery, allowing kids to sample a wide range of activities is helpful. Early specialization is often a mistake. If your kid plays soccer from the time he’s 8, he’ll never know if baseball was really his game.
You spent more than 30 years raising your own family; did that experience contribute to what you now teach and write about for other parents? Absolutely. Being a mom is the toughest class anyone can take. And there’s no book; you’re on your own most of the time. So when I say something like “a parent’s disappointment is a really powerful tool,” that comes from experience. When I started parenting, I thought punishment was the most powerful tool. Well, it’s not. My oldest kid once told me, “Mom, you know the worst thing you can do to me is be disappointed”; that was a huge lesson for me. A nd I learned to use it very sparingly. A parent’s disapproval is a very e ective approach, and while it doesn’t look that way during adolescence — because
all parents look like idiots to their teenagers — teenagers still care about their parents’ approval in profound ways.
What are your views on assigning household chores to young family members? Children have got to realize their lives won’t always be as it is while they’re growing up; they’ll have roommates, fellow workers and spouses. A nd parents shouldn’t fall for the excuse “I have homework.” We all have work to do.
Should kids be paid for doing chores? I don’t think so. Moms don’t get paid for shopping for groceries and toilet paper. T he family is a child’s first community and he or she must learn that the benefits of being in a community entail responsibilities. Kids ages 4 and 5 can start putting out place mats; as they get older, working outside at gardening or washing Dad’s car gives an excellent feeling of accomplishment, of learning something and of helping out. It also contributes to confidence and self-esteem.
Over the 30-or-so years you’ve been studying, observing, writing and consulting regarding parenting, have things changed — or are the basics the same? The basics of parenting are the same; however, how people parent has changed drastically. And some of it is positive, while much of it is negative. Now there’s more communication, more openness; children know more about their parents and
In a family there are times that are really tough, but there must also be times that are fun, when everybody gets to play.
parents know more about their kids — and I think that’s good. What has changed drastically and what I don’t think is good is what I call over-parenting. That’s when parents do too much and it gets in the way of a child’s ability to develop coping skills. It’s the parent who negotiates a child’s fight over a pail in the sandbox or excuses a teenager from household chores because he or she has to study for an AP class. This robs youngsters of
learning how to navigate challenge — and they’re going to face challenges all their lives. It’s better to let them muddle around their challenges so that they have to develop internal skills. If every time your child forgets her homework, you bring it to school, you’ve deprived your kid of the opportunity to figure out how to remember things and, just as important, how to deal with distress. T he problem I see with many children is that they overly depend on others to solve their problems. To the parent who says he or she can’t stand to see the child unhappy, I say, “You’re in the wrong business.” Our kids being unhappy at times is a mandatory precursor to their being able to handle challenge and di cult feelings.
In addition to your recent books
The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well, what other publications or resources would you recommend for parents? For those with young children, The Magic Years by Selma Fraiberg is excellent; for parents of teenagers A Field Guide to the American Teenager by Michael R iera is outstanding; and for parents in general, there’s nothing better than The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness by Edward Hallowell. A s for a resource, Challenge Success, a program I cofounded at Stanford University, has been e ective in dealing with many of the challenges, academic and personal, facing today’s young people. There are online and also live parenting classes given throughout the Bay A rea, including Marin. Interested parents can go to challengesuccess.org.
For a moment, let’s forget about children; what about the parents? How are they holding up in today’s pressure-packed environment? Parenting is a really tough job, and the culture for parenting is not always nurturing. Many parents work in stressful, highly competitive jobs. Meanwhile, there is a general sense that
if they are not perfect parents, their children will be disabled in some way; they won’t have the advantages of other children. The pressure on parents to perform is very intense and often leads to a whole bunch of negative outcomes — for both parents and their children. So if parents are thinking, “I’m in this alone and my value is only measured by how well my children do,” they’ve not only pressured their children in ways that are unhealthy; they’ve exposed the fact that their own needs aren’t being met. It’s very important for parents to consider the totality of the family, not just the needs of the children. We’ve become incredibly child-centric, but everybody has needs. In a family there are times that are really tough, but there must also be times that are fun, when everybody gets to play. I think for many parents that time has been squeezed out. It’s like the parents can’t take their eyes o their children for fear that they, the children, will be disadvantaged. The real disadvantage is to have parents who are exhausted and who themselves are unfulfilled. m
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Transition into spring with these sophisticated and sporty looks that are perfect for a trip to a destination resort or a staycation right here in Marin.
PHOTOS Trinette Reed and Chris Gramly EDITOR/STYLIST Veronica Sooley
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PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT Garry Belinsky ASSISTANT Sophie Shulman SHOT at the Marin Country Club in Novato
Gingham cotton poplin shirt by Faconnable, $175 at Faconnable (SF) 415.951.0115. Linen jacket by Canalli, $1,397 at Gene Hiller (Sausalito) 415.332.3636. Solid cotton chino by Perry Ellis, $60 at perryellis. com. Earthkeepers heritage boat shoe by Timberland, $100 at Timberland (SF) 415.777.5830. Leather belt by Mezlan, $125 at Gene Hiller. Folding aviator sunglasses by Ray-Ban, $250 at Rims & Goggles (Mill Valley) 415.383.9480.
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On Dan: Polo shirt by John Varvatos USA, $78 at John Varvatos (SF) 415.986.0138. Cardigan by Faconnable, $165 at Faconnable (SF) 415.951.0115. Denim jeans by True Religion, $218 at True Religion (Corte Madera) 415.945.9004. Oxford shoes by Donald Pilner, $298 at Gene Hiller (Sausalito) 415.332.3636. Adventurer polarized sunglasses by Silhouette, $299 at Joseph Torres OD Apoc (SF) 415.772.8282.
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THE MUltimate ARIN FITNESS GUIDE
SIX EXPERTS SHARE THEIR PASSION FOR GETTING OUTDOORS AND GETTING IN SHAPE.
BY DAWN MARGOLIS DEN B ERG • PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER
THE RAINY SEASON is winding down. Time to stop hunkering down at the health club or yoga studio and move your exercise routine outdoors. If the postcard-perfect landscape isn’t incentive enough, consider that a recent Glasgow University study suggested that working out in natural environments — parks, forests — improves mental health more than a gym workout can. Still need a little motivation? We asked five local fitness experts to discuss their favorite ways to exercise alfresco here in Marin.
SURFING STAND-UP P ADDLEBOARDING
Six years ago, when fitness trainer and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) instructor Leigh Claxton took her board to Larkspur Creek to get in a workout, she regularly fielded questions from onlookers. “They had no idea what to make of me,” says Claxton, who leads classes, retreats and workshops in stand-up paddling, hiking, mountain biking, trail running, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. “They wanted to know what it was or they worried that my kayak was sinking,” she recalls. “But now you see stand-up paddleboards everywhere.”
Stand-up paddleboarding, which began in Hawaii but only recently gained traction in places like Marin, originated as a way for surfers to train when the ocean was flat. Nowadays, however, the ocean is one of many places people put in. From Bolinas to the bridge, you’ll see stand-up paddleboarders plying the nearby waters. “It’s a great workout because people of all fitness levels can participate,” says Claxton. “People may think it’s just a workout for their arms, but it’s the turning of your torso and the engaging of the core muscles that power the paddle.” What’s more, you are constantly readjusting your weight to stay balanced, which keeps your leg muscles fired up.
If SUP isn’t enough of a challenge, consider adding a little yoga to your paddle. Yep, you heard right. Paddle out into the bay, and with the seals and seagulls as your audience, try a few sun salutations, a little downward dog, and if you’re really ambitious, a headstand. In case you’re wondering: “People do fall in, but it’s pretty rare,” says Claxton, who offers floating yoga classes daily through her company OnBoard SUP. And although there are dozens of places to enjoy the sport in Marin, Claxton’s absolute favorite way to go is a bioluminescent night float on Tomales Bay. “It looks like there’s pixie dust in the water when you paddle.”
Surfing is a sport that takes many skills. For starters, you must be a strong swimmer — a dog paddle won’t cut it. But you must also be tenacious, as waiting for the right wave takes patience. And, of course, there’s a whole lot of skill involved in catching a wave and riding it. Although it’s not the easiest sport to take up, enthusiasts will tell you it’s worth the e ort. “It’s the ultimate experience,” says 30-year veteran surfer James Higgins, a certified yoga instructor who teaches classes out of Yoga Works in Mill Valley as well as Larkspur. “You’re completely immersed in this liquid environment where there’s so much natural beauty and it’s always changing and moving.”
Higgins cautions beginners to keep their expectations low: “The learning curve is steep.” To that end, he suggests beginners steer clear of spots like Fort Cronkhite’s Rodeo Beach, which will likely be too challenging. “Beginners need to understand that there’s surf etiquette and, in addition to it being dangerous, you will just be in people’s way.” A better place to get your feet wet (no pun intended) is Bolinas Beach, which “has soft, rolling waves that are perfect for people who don’t have a lot of experience.”
This is not a sport you want to learn through trial and error, Higgins adds; you’ll cut down on the frustration factor by seeking advice from an experienced surfer. “Proof Lab Surf Shop in Mill Valley can hook you up with an instructor as well as any equipment you might need.”
As for the health benefits, “where do I even start,” Higgins says. “It works your core. And all that paddling is great for the biceps, triceps, back and shoulders. Then once you learn to get up, the leg muscles also come into play. But beyond the physical, it helps you develop both spiritually and emotionally.”
Looking for a low-maintenance sport? There’s probably no better way to go than hiking. Just pop on a pair of hiking shoes and o you go. According to Tina Vindum, who authored the book Outdoor Fitness and o ers group exercise classes held on and around Mount Tamalpais, there’s no comparison between a gym workout and the one you’ll get out in nature. “On a treadmill your movements are redundant, meaning you keep working the same muscles over and over again,” she explains. “In nature, you’re constantly readjusting to the terrain, which means engaging di erent muscles, burning more calories and improving agility.” Uphill works the glutes. Downhill is all about the quads. Add in some hiking poles and your upper body will also feel the burn. “Poles help work your arms, back and chest and take pressure o the knees, and if you’re feeling tentative about the terrain, it’s like having two extra feet,” Vindum says.
Naming a favorite trail isn’t easy for her: “That changes all the time,” she says with a laugh. Recently, she spent a fabulous day on Mount Tam’s Matt Davis Trail. “But then again, Muir Woods is also spectacular,” she says. “There’s all this moss and lichen around, which means the air quality is excellent. When I take my clients there I tell them to take a few deep breaths, because it’s the cleanest air they’re going to breathe all day.”
The rowing machine is a staple of any good health club. But why simulate the motion when we’ve got the perfect waterways right here? According to Sandy Armstrong, competitive rower, coach and director of the Marin Rowing Association, it’s a sport like no other because while there is a strong individual component, no one person bears more responsibility than the others. “There is no star,” she explains. “It takes everyone at their best.”
Of course, you can get great health benefits when you row on your own; in fact, rowing in a single-shell craft is the best way to get started. Once you’ve got some basic skills, you can continue to build new skills by yourself or take group lessons to prepare for crew. “Rowing is a non-impact, complete body exercise,” Armstrong says. “All the muscles are used throughout the rowing stroke. It is an outstanding aerobic sport and, when done alone, can be whatever the person wants it to be. Being on the water, generating speed, competing, being mentally and physically challenged — all of it is a rush.”
ROWING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Many consider Marin County the birthplace of mountain biking. And it’s almost a crime not to take advantage of the great selection of routes, including many fire roads and single-track trails that crisscross the county. Keep in mind that mountain biking requires more skill than what’s required to coast down a paved bike path. Lessons aren’t a must for newbies, but as with any sport, a few pointers on technique can really buoy your confidence. Folks who prefer to white-knuckle it should be sure to stick to trails that are appropriate for beginners.
Downhill U.S. national champion Celia Graterol owns Mountain Bike Marin, a company that leads guided tours and workshops on trails countywide. She recommends China Camp State Park in San Rafael as the ideal starting point. “It’s where I run most of my clinics,” Graterol says. “It has great scenery and there’s options for the absolute beginners up to the very advanced.” Her favorite trail for biking is Tamalrancho, a nine-mile loop in Fairfax that’s almost all single-track.
From a fitness perspective, working out on a mountain bike will give you legs of steel and strengthen your core to boot. But to get good results, body position and riding an appropriatesize bike are essential. “If you’re riding on the wrong-size bike or your seat isn’t properly adjusted for your height, you’re just asking for neck and elbow pain,” Graterol says. And even if your form and equipment are perfect, all that time in one position can lead to muscle tightness: “I always tell people to get o and stretch mid-ride. But ideally, people should think about practicing yoga along with biking. It’s the perfect complement because it loosens everything up.”
O PEN-WATER SWIMMING
Lap swimming is an excellent form of exercise. But let’s face it: all that back-and-forth across a concrete box is, well, kind of boring. Moving the discipline to the open water is a great way to shake things up. One attractive aspect of open-water swimming is that you’re not battling a clock; you’re racing against nature — things like currents, tides and other obstacles. “The adrenaline rush is huge,” says Bella Ferriter, a swimming coach at Scott Valley Swim and Racquet Club in Mill Valley, who regularly trains both children and adults for open-water swim events including the Tiburon Mile, which attracts about 800 swimmers of all ages and abilities. The September race starts on Angel Island and finishes at Sam’s Anchor Cafe in Tiburon.
As far as workouts go, it doesn’t get any gentler. “It’s one of those sports you can truly do forever,” Ferriter says. Water cushions sti joints and fragile bones that might be injured by the impact of land-based exercises. And while it’s a no- or low-impact sport, it works all the major muscle groups, including the shoulders, back, abdominals, legs, hips and glutes. Plus, water provides 12 times as much resistance as air in every direction, so working out in it helps build strength.
As for the temperature di erence between the pool and the bay, well, it’s an adjustment. But “the more you swim in cold water, the more brown fat you develop around your organs,” says Ferriter, who favors Aquatic Park in San Francisco and Paradise Beach in Tiburon as places to train. “This brown fat gets turned into energy during races.” (White fat is responsible for weight gain and calorie storage; brown fat, by contrast, burns calories and produces heat.) So with practice and perseverance, you can escape Alcatraz.
WHERE TO GET STARTED
SUP R ENTAL S
OnBoard SUP : OnBoard SUP Yoga, SUP Fitness, SUP lessons, adventures and trips. (Marin County), onboardsup.com
Sea Trek : OnBoardSUP Yoga/Fitness, SUP Rentals, lessons, trips. 85 Liberty Ship Way (Sausalito), 415.332.8494, seatrek.com
101 Surf Sports : OnBoard SUP Yoga, SUP Sales, Rentals, lessons. 115 3rd Street (San Rafael), 415.524.8492, 101surfsports.com
Open Water R owing Center, 85 Liberty Ship Way (Sausalito), 415.332.1091, owrc.com
MOU NTAIN BIKE R IDE S BEGINNER
Tennessee Valley Beach : Start at the Tennessee Valley parking lot located in the Marin Headlands. Descend to Tennessee Valley Beach. Ride time is 1 to 2 hours. (Mill Valley)
Bon Tempe/ L agunitas lakes : Start in Deer Park, continue on fire road to the trails. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours. (Fairfax)
I NTERMEDIATE
Old R ailroad/ Tenderfoot : Start in Mill Valley at the bottom of Mount Tamalpais and climb via Old Rail Road to Mountain Home Inn. This tour ends with a fun technical single-track that takes you back to downtown Mill Valley. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours. (Mill Valley)
H eadlands D ouble Loop : Start at the Tennessee Valley parking lot. Route offers steep fire roads for climbs and fun single-track descends. Ride time is 3 to 4 hours. (Mill Valley)
ADVAN C ED
Tamarancho : Start at the Java Hut parking lot in Fairfax. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours. (Fairfax)
Big Rock/ Lucas Valley : Start by the Big Rock at Lucas Valley Road. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours (San Rafael)
OPEN WATER SWIMMING S POTS (PUB LIC ACC E SS):
McN ears Beach (San Rafael)
Paradise Beach (Tiburon)
China Camp Swim from beach immediately in front of the lower parking lot in China Camp Village, use pier as landmark. (San Pablo Bay)
Letters Home
KIDS SAY THE darndest things — especially when they’re miles away at summer camp. And while that letter about the old toothless alligator that lives in the lake may be funny in retrospect, it was likely disconcerting to the parents reading back at home. Here are two collections of letters from local campers who made it home safe and sound.
Two campers recall long summer camp days and memories that will last a lifetime. BY CALIN VAN PARIS
BARRY KUHN
What was the name of the camp attended? Shady Lawn Farm Camp, Oakdale, California
How old were you when you attended camp? I attended from age 6 to 14; this letter is from age 9, I believe.
What’s your best camp memory?
Singing competitions between the cabins at dinner. We sang songs from commercials. I also enjoyed the campfires and skits. Working in the kitchen or nurse’s office to earn “merits” was interesting, as was swimming in the irrigation canals and lake.
Worst camp memory?
It was soooooo hot there — about 100 degrees most days. On the hottest days they gave us salt tablets to take. Also, the schedule was exhausting; there was so much to do. I slept for two days when I got home.
What are you doing now?
I’m a semiretired maternity nurse and a stay-athome mom. That’s probably why I liked the nurse’s office and the kitchen.
Barry Murray (now Kuhn) is seated on the bottom row, second from the right. She addressed her letters to her parents and her dog Ego as well as to the television set and the family beach house.
ED CABALLERO
What was the name of the camp attended? CYO Camp Armstrong , Sonoma, 1989
How old were you when you attended camp? 12 years old
What’s your best camp memory?
My best memory of sleepaway camp was being in nature all day. Growing up in San Francisco, I had never done anything like camping before, so to be able to row canoes, do archery, ride horses and play capture the flag in a quarter mile of forest was all new to me. I also remember there was a dance on the last night. I was particularly excited because my junior high didn’t have a dance until eighth grade. I packed a special all-white outfit just for the event: white jeans, white high-tops, white turtleneck and a gold chain. I looked pretty sharp — or so I thought in 1989.
Worst camp memory?
We were served “beanie weenies” for lunch one day. During the mile-long hike from the cafeteria back to our cabins I suddenly had an emergency. Word to the wise: always go to the back of the hiking group if you suddenly need to go while on the trail — don’t run ahead.
What are you doing now?
In 2004, I cofounded Edventure More, a nonprofit enrichment company that operates Camp Edmo and Camp EdTech as well as In Class and After School programs during the school year. We partner with top Bay Area museums like the California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Creativity Museum and the Museum of Children’s Art to bring innovative science, art, technology and recreation programs to local communities. Five percent of camp proceeds and 100 percent of donations support camp scholarships and subsidize the cost of our hands-on science programs in schools. Our very first camp location in 2004 was at Marin Horizon School in Mill Valley. This year we will be hosted at Old Mill School in Mill Valley as well as Hal Brown Park at Creekside in Greenbrae for our nature camp, Edmo in the Park.
Ed Caballero, shown here in a camp photo (middle) and as he looks today (bottom), now runs his own camps right here in Marin. Here are his letters home from the late 1980s.
Summer will be here before you know it. Now is the time to start planning where you might send your little ones for educational and adventurous fun. From sports and music to academics and theater, we’ve got great local camp options for you to consider. To find additional listings — searchable by town, price range and specifics such as ages, hours or specialty — visit marinmagazine.com/camps.
SUMMER CAMP LISTINGS 2013
Day Camps
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Academy Deturk Performing Arts Workshops, San Rafael Theater, ages 8–16
San Anselmo Recreation Department Camps, San Anselmo General, ages 3+ 415.258.4640 townofsananselmo.org
SUMMER CAMP LISTINGS 2013
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Culinary festivals catch on in Hawaii.
BY MIMI TOWLE
FOR DECADES ONLY a few food festivals could be found in our 50th state. Then, in 2011, two of the chefs who conceived Hawaii Regional Cuisine (HRC), Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, created the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival on Oahu. And in 2012 came a few more, including two on Maui: Kaanapali Fresh and the Wailea Resort’s Wailea Wine and Food Festival. Last December I caught a convenient Hawaiian Air flight out of Oakland and attended the Wailea’s first festival, a two-day event showcasing restaurants within the 15,000-acre resort area as well as vintners from around the country. Compared to the four-day Oahu event, where some 2,600 people explored farms around the island, learned about Hawaiian
cooking and sipped wine into the wee hours, Wailea’s festival had a more intimate feel.
One of the vintners on hand was Alex Ryan of Duckhorn Winery in St. Helena. A veteran of these festivals and a regular at the resort, Ryan has been bringing his family to Wailea to celebrate Thanksgiving for the past 30 years. So when friend and master sommelier Fred Dame suggested he participate in last year’s inaugural event, it was an easy decision. Despite the smaller group, Ryan says, the presentation rooms were packed, and “there was a good ratio of guests to vintners, with a nice concentration of wine geeks.” He presented a retrospective of 30 years of Duckhorn cabernet. “It was like I was talking about my babies; I loved it,” he says. He particularly likes these events because
they attract a demographically varied group — basically anyone over 21 who enjoys good food, wine and entertainment. “Tag on philanthropy and it’s the perfect party,” he says.
Among the big-name chefs there was Alan Wong, whose popular (reservations required) restaurant Amasia is at the Grand Wailea resort. Wong credits the Food Network’s exposure of chef-centered restaurants for the sudden popularity of food and wine fests: “When people see chefs they recognize participating in an event, they flock to it. And from the chefs’ perspective, we have created more programs and opportunities to interact with customers and highlight a region’s cuisine.” These events, he notes, are also a new way to raise funds for a cause — this year’s benefited
The Seafood Sausage from Nick’s Fishmarket is made with Hawaiian spiny lobster, tiger shrimp, scallops, smoked salmon and Hawaiian opakapaka, which are processed as sausage, grilled, then served with a limoncello mostarda and a confit of leeks.
various island groups — and shine a welcome spotlight on Hawaiian farmers and ranchers. HRC chef Peter Merriman was also here to help promote his newly opened Wailea restaurant Monkey Pod. A regular on the festival scene, Merriman particularly enjoys participating in the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival on the north side of the island. “It’s the granddaddy of them all, and it’s held in gorgeous venues,” he says — including his own restaurant. Moreover, most of the chefs are based in Hawaii. “It’s always fun to taste the food the other chefs are making,” he adds, “and I don’t think I have ever met a boring winemaker in my life.”
From a restaurant owner’s perspective, wine and food festivals are a good way to introduce chefs to customers, says Aaron Placourakis, whose Fairmont Kea Lani dining venue Nick’s Fishmarket just underwent major renovations. The challenge, he adds, is coming up with dishes to create in a very limited kitchen environment.
I can personally attest that this issue was successfully addressed on both nights. The challenge for me was finding the time and space to enjoy each dish. Example: after chatting about how he fishes right in front of his hotel for his shrimp, chef Tylun Pang of the Fairmont Kea Lani–based restaurant Ko explained the preparation, which incorporates ideas and family recipes from members of his sta . Balancing a drink while shoving these not-so-bite-size morsels into my mouth did not seem a su cient way to honor the results. So far, my best solution to this common food festival quandary has been to find a table and a willing partner or two to take turns refilling (er, tasting) the wine, then hunt-and-gather multiple platefuls to sample together. I scored on the first night, as my friend turned out to be a picky eater. On the closing night, as I stood in line for my eighth spring roll from Alan Wong’s station, I found myself next to Bud Piskrone, general manager
of the Wailea Resort Association. As he’d given the welcome speech the night before, I figured he might o er some interesting insights from a host’s point of view.
So why did he jump on the wine and food bandwagon? Not, as it turns out, because he’s a regular at food events — he hasn’t been to any others yet. But he and his resort partners thought it would be an ideal way to highlight the dozen-or-so world-class restaurants in the Wailea area. And as much as he wants to attract new visitors to Wailea, the festival is equally attractive to the locals and seasonal residents, he says. For his part, he’s also liked meeting the winemakers: “It was so interesting to learn how these guys and gals are breaking the rules and trying different approaches to wine making. Now I’m personally excited to track down their wines. I’ll be spending some time at the Wailea Wine store.” m
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THE DISTILLED TRUTH Explore the old-world tradition of distilling at Charbay Winery & Distillery, high in the hills above the Napa Valley. For $38 a person, a special tasting package offered through the end of the month reveals how brandy and port are made. Guests get a mini-seminar about the unique alambic charentais pot-still distillation process, followed by tastings of a selection of Charbay’s wines, distillers’ port, aperitifs and pomegranate dessert wine. Complete the experience with a barrel tasting of an upcoming port release and a sensory evaluation of brandy. charbay.com MIMI
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New Releases
Here are a few exciting releases we wanted to share — a white, a red and an ale. If you try them, let us know what you think. M.T.
Fleuron, the second label from Captûre Wines on Pine Mountain in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, was recently released by husband-and-wife team May-Britt and Denis Malbec. The chardonnay ($24) was just named best value for under $25 by Forbes Magazine capturewines.com
Vinaceous, an English old ale from Hangar 24, was released this year. Described as a craft beer with a twist, Vinaceous features an ample amount of Mourvèdre red wine grapes from Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, Calif. $5, 22-ounce bottle, hangar24brewery.com
Rubicon , the latest release from 133-year-old Inglenook winery, is not going to be found on any budget wine list. The wine, which goes for $200, features an almost exact replica of the original Inglenook label from the post-Prohibition era. inglenook.com
FIND THE WINE If you haven’t checked out the zany wine reviews on ThumbsUpWine.com , you’re missing out — but even if you don’t have time to sift through reviews, you should definitely download the site’s accompanying app, WineFinder. Just enter the name of the store where you’re shopping and this intelligent app will recommend bottles based on criteria like price range, wine type and planned pairings. thumbsupwine.com
CALIN VAN PARIS
ALL IN THE FAMILY You’ve heard of Robert Mondavi and Don Sebastiani, but do you know about their blood-related successors? In Rock and Vine, author Chelsea Prince profi les 11 wine industry pioneers who are destined to make a change in Napa and Sonoma like their familial predecessors. Included are fourth-generation winemaker Angela Mondavi and Jordan Kivelstadt, CEO of the premier wine-kegging business Free Flow Wines. rockandvinebook.com SOPHIE SHULMAN
Ride the Wine Train
Picture yourself with a loved one (or three) rolling through the Napa Valley in a 1952 Pullman domed railcar, sipping wine and dining on regional cuisine. The popular Marin Magazine Dine Out program o ers discounts on dining experiences including the Wine Train. So get on board and see what great deals are waiting for you. marinmagazine.com/dineout M.T.
PEBBLE BEACH FOOD
& WINE
It’s not too late to grab your tickets to the 6th A nnual Pebble Beach Food and Wine on April 4–7. Meet and mingle with more than 100 chefs, including locals Tyler Florence and Justine Everett, as well as renowned chefs Daniel Boulud, Masaharu Morimoto and Pierre Gagnaire. Tickets range from $100 per person to $4,750 for a four-day VIP all-access pass. pbfw.com S.S.
Calling All Foodies
Wine and food festivals are popping up all over the islands; check page 67 for why, and below for when. C.V.P.
BIG I SLAND
Kona Brewers Festival : March 8–9, konabrewers festival.com
Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range : September, tasteofthehawaiianrange.com
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival : November 1–10, konacoffeefest.com
MAUI
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival : June 7–9, kapalua wineandfoodfestival.com
Kaanapali Fresh : August 30–September 1, kaana palifresh.com
Wailea Wine and Food Festival : December, waileawineandfoodfestival.com
KAUAI
Puna ‘ U lu Festival : March 2, hawaiihomegrown.net
A Culinary Romp Through Paradise : April 19, kauaifestivals.com
OA HU
Waikiki S pam Jam : April 27, spamjamhawaii.com
Mangoes at the Moana: July 13, moana-surfrider.com
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival : September 1–8, hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com
Rice Festival : September, ricefest.com
MOLOK AI
Business & Food Expo : N ovember 2, molokai chamber.org
Destinations / JOURNEY
This page: One of many strategically placed hammocks on Necker Island. Opposite page: Gina (far left) stretches out before a balloon ride over the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan.
a YOGINI’SJourney
After a decade, I’ve learned that travel isn’t about what you take away, but what you leave behind. BY LISA R UEFF
IF YOU TOLD me a few years ago I’d be working on a humanitarian venture with English business magnate Richard Branson and leading a philanthropic journey with Queen Noor of Jordan, I’d have thought you o your rocker. At age 40, I had precious few celebrity contacts and was feeling burned out after teaching yoga for the past 10 years, although I did enjoy leading yoga groups on adventure tours through my Sausalito-based company Yoga Ventures. T he big change began after I met a kindred spirit named Gina Murdock, a yoga teacher living in Aspen, and we decided to plan a yoga-based humanitarian service trip to the legendary Machu Picchu.
In my wildest dreams, I never imagined a little more than a year later we’d be in the heart of the British Virgin Islands on Branson’s own Necker Island, raising our glasses with the man himself in the luxury retreat he purchased at a stunningly low price in 1978. Here’s how this life-altering series of events unfolded.
Peru
In October 2011 Murdock and I led our first service-based yoga trip together to Peru. We both had always wanted to visit Machu Picchu and had heard intriguing stories about the Sacred Valley. We gathered 15 participants and set out for the breathtaking country.
Trip highlights included a visit to Cusco, a picturesque town near the Urubamba Valley in the Andes Mountains situated at more than 11,000 feet, where we explored cobblestone streets, historic sites and sacred ruins. We also spent time in the elaborate Chakra Gardens — each of the seven gardens is designed to correspond to the seven chakras of the human body — in the Sacred Valley and ventured on to the City of the Incas, Machu Picchu.
While in the Sacred Valley we took the group to the Casa de Milagros orphanage, where we provided children with supplies and clothes. The children loved to be held and played with, and our
volunteers enjoyed sweet and heartfelt moments giving back to the Peruvian people who had been so welcoming and friendly.
Haiti
I had been to Jacmel, Haiti, on a relief trip shortly after the devastating January 2010 earthquake; I helped out by building and repairing tents, preparing and serving meals, washing and drying dishes, hammering nails on makeshift homes, and teaching yoga. After leaving, I wanted to get right back. Later that same year, my husband and 12 yoga practitioners from Marin returned and worked all day in these endeavors. In the evenings, after leading a yoga class to relax and ground our group, we would discuss our experiences.
Since that trip, I’ve led seven additional humanitarian trips to Jacmel, including one last summer. With a lot of fundraising help and support from the Bay Area yoga community, we are building a 13,000-squarefoot home and school for orphaned children called the Jacmel Children’s Center. We were even able to enlist the help of our friend Misha Collins; the Supernatural television star used the power of Twitter to bring 50 of his fans, at the fundraising minimum of $5,000, to Haiti, adding $300,000 to the orphanage fund. Another trip is planned for this summer.
Necker Island
Murdock’s husband has a friendship with Richard Branson that goes back many years. She and I researched Branson’s Virgin Unite, a nonprofit foundation, established in 2004, that aims to help revolutionize the way government, business and the social sector work together. Feeling that a partnership would provide a platform for people to do good while traveling, Murdock and I took advantage of an already planned trip to the island to introduce the idea to Branson.
A 28-year-old Branson purchased the island in 1978 for just £180,000, six years after starting the Virgin Group. After a few years and approximately $10 million in expenditures he opened it as a luxury retreat in 1984. With first-class guest services, Balinese-style villas, pristine beaches, more than 200 flamingos and hundreds of lemurs, Necker is now a shining jewel in the Virgin Limited Edition. The ultimate host, Branson greeted us on arrival with a welcoming smile and a hearty handshake — he is by far the most fun, friendly and mischievous person I’ve ever met. Next, Murdock and I enjoyed a few days basking in the beauty of Necker (and practicing what we were going to say to Branson) until we felt the time was right. We pitched him the idea of expanding the Voluntour sector of the Virgin travel market to provide hands-on support to global communities in need. He loved the idea and immediately said, “ Yes! Lets do it.”
Our idea was to expand Virgin Unite’s Connection Trips program — wherein participants meet dynamic young individuals launching new businesses in developing countries and brainstorm on ways to give their own experiences and skills new purpose — to include other frontline leaders such as Jordan’s Queen Noor.
Branson has known Noor for years and thought it would be a great collaboration. In his book Screw It, Let’s Do It he talks about leveraging his personal friendship with King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan to help broker the safe release of British hostages being held in Iraq by Saddam Hussein in 1990.
Jordan
We extended an invitation to Noor, currently chairperson of the King Hussein Foundation, whose mission is to promote social equity and peace in Jordan, the Middle East and beyond. She said she’d be honored to accept. In mid-2012 we arrived in Jordan bearing a gift: Sausalito jeweler Amy Nordstrom had created a special “Harmony Necklace” to honor Noor and the programs that are successfully lifting women and their families out of poverty.
As a Virgin Unite Ambassador, Queen Noor treated us to the adventure of a lifetime, steeped in cultural exchange and natural beauty. Highlights included dining with her at her residences in Amman and Aqaba; dinner in a Bedouin tent in the stunning Wadi Rum desert, followed by a sunrise hot-air balloon ride; touring the World Heritage Site of Petra; a boat cruise and snorkel in the Red Sea; and an afternoon spent floating in the picturesque Dead Sea.
We also visited places reflecting important causes supported by Queen Noor and the King Hussein Foundation, including Tamweelcom, a regional and international leader in microfinance. Tamweelcom loans have given thousands of entrepreneurs, more than 90 percent of them women, the opportunity to start businesses, generate income, build assets and raise their families’ living standards. We toured the Jubilee School, a coeducational secondary institution for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as the Aqaba Business Incubator and Center, where since its inception in 1986 the number of beneficiaries has exceeded 50,000, the majority of them women.
On our final afternoon we presented Noor with her necklace. She was touched by the gesture and it sparked an idea: Amy Nordstrom is now replicating the necklaces for sale, with 50 percent of proceeds going to the King Hussein Foundation to support women, children and nurture social equity and peace in Jordan and the Middle East.
What I enjoy most about these humanitarian trips is witnessing the profound impact our visits have on everybody involved, from the participants and benefit recipients to tour operators and artisans. It’s great to see so many people enjoy the collective impact and mutual reciprocity that become possible as we contribute to making our global village a better place to live. m
Opposite page: A visit to Cuyuni, a traditional Incan community in the Andes. This page, clockwise from top left: Feeling love in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert; boys playing in Haiti; the city of Machu Picchu in Peru.
Out & About
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Bobby McFerrin
MUSIC
Bobby McFerrin at Davies Symphony Hall, S .F.
THEA T ER / COMEDY / M USI C / GALLERIES / M USEUMS / E VEN T S / F ILM ED I
GALLERIES
CALDWE LL SNYDE R Art by Deladier Almeida, through March 6. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com
THEATER
TH RU MAR 3 M ike
Tyson: Undisputed
Truth A one-man show about the life and mind of one of the most feared men ever to wear the heavyweight crown, directed by Spike Lee. Orpheum Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com
THRU MAR 3 Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
Popular Disney characters come to life in an ice-skating show. Coliseum (Oakland). 510.569.2121, coliseum.com
THRU MAR 10 Steel
M agnolias A story about friendship and trust set in the South. Company Playhouse (Novato). 415.883.4498, novatotheater company.org
THRU MAR 24 Dead
M etaphor A dark comedy about a war
veteran’s readjustment into society. American Conservatory Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, actsf.org
MAR 1–31 The Chairs Comedy about an elderly couple who invite imaginary guests to their home. The Cutting Ball Theater
(SF). 415.292.4700, cuttingball.com
MAR 7 Tom N eilson, Folk M usician An evening of song and comedy. 142 Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley). 415.383.9600, 142throckmorton theatre.com
MAR 9–APR 28 Jersey
Boys An award-winning musical about singers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, otherwise known as the Four Seasons. Curran Theatre (SF). 888.746.1799, shnsf.com
MAR 13 –APR 21 Fallaci
The tale of an Italian journalist’s ardent search for truth. Roda Theatre (Berkeley). 510.647.2917, berkeley rep.org
MAR 14 –APR 14
Enchanted A pril A romantic comedy set in Italy about housewives taking a holiday from their marriages. The Barn Theatre (Ross). 415.456.9555, ross valleyplayers.com
MAR 21 In the M ood A 1940s big band theatrical swing dance revue featuring the music of Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, marincenter.org
MAR 27–APR 4 The
Happy Ones In 1975, an appliance store owner must deal with grief, forgiveness and
friendship when his life takes a dramatic turn. Magic Theatre (SF). 415.441.8822, magic theatre.org
MAR 28 The Whipping M an A play about two slaves taking care of their former owner’s wounded son and how they come together during a seder. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). 415.388.5200, marintheatre.org
DANCE
ON GO IN G Israeli Folk Dancing Learn dances that combine Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Latin and African traditions, all inspired by the ambience of Israeli festivals. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org
THRU MAR 10 Program
3 A world premiere of The Rite of Spring, an interpretation of Igor Stravinsky’s composition. Also included are the shows Beaux and Guide to Strange Places. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000, s allet.org
MAR 1–9 Program 4
Alexei Ratmansky premieres his work. The evening also features performances of Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour and George Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000, s allet.org
Tonic Shift by Deladier Almeida
MAR 9 An Evening of Dance Performances of classical, contemporary and modern dance in celebration of Marin Ballet’s 30th anniversary. Phyllis Thelen Theater (San Rafael). 415.453.6705, marinballet.org
MAR 21 –28 Program 5
Onegin The popular ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s music and based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel, returns. War Memorial Opera House (SF). 415.865.2000, s allet.org
COMEDY
TU ESDAYS Mark Pitta and Friends The comic hosts an evening for up-and-comers and established headliners to work on new material. 142 Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley).
415.383.9600, 142throckmorton theatre.com
MUSIC
TU ESDAYS Swing Fever
The band pays tribute to jazz artists and composers with selections from its roster of more than 1,000 tunes, every first and third Tuesday. Panama Hotel (San Rafael). 415.457.3993, panamahotel.com
MAR 1 Ana M oura
A performance of Portuguese music that combines poetry and melancholy melodies. SFJAZZ Center (SF). 866.920.5299, s azz.org
Strauss emphasized the radical shifts of mood throughout the piece, from the alternately fiery and lyrical passages… His performance had an air of refreshing spontaneity that made it seem that the violinist was exploring and discovering the piece anew.
SUN @ 3:00PM
TUES @ 7:30PM
Beethoven’s “Eroica” broke all the rules and established new musical boundaries. Two centuries later its astonishing powers remain undiminished. American composer Aaron Jay Kernis’ Musica Celestis is a heavenly meditation painted in radiant, ecstatic colors.
Kernis Musica Celestis
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, “Eroica”
Work from
– Alexander Kahn, San Francisco Classical Voice ”
David Luning
MAR 1 Bach, Handel and Vivaldi A night of baroque music performed by American Bach Soloists. St. Stephen’s Church (Belvedere). 415.621.7900, americanbach.org
MAR 1–10 The Secret Garden San Francisco Opera’s family-friendly version of the children’s classic, with optional interactive workshops. Zellerbach Hall (UC Berkeley). 415.864.3330, sfopera.com
MAR 3 The R ussian Chamber Orchestra Concert A performance of Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Mozart, directed by Alexander Vereshagin. United Methodist Church (Mill Valley). 415.664.1760, russian chamberorch.org
MAR 4 A nne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis The violinist and pianist perform Mozart and Schubert. Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.392.2545, sfperformances.org
MAR 5 Yes The band performs songs from three of its rock albums.
The Warfield (SF). thewarfieldtheatre.com
MAR 7 Rhythm: Hussain, Hidalgo, Harland, Smith A percussion show featuring Puerto Rican drummers. SFJAZZ Center (SF). 866.920.5299, s azz.org
MAR 8 Maria M uldaur
A concert by the singer known for her 1974 hit “Midnight at the Oasis.” Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley). 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com
M AR 14
David Luning
A jam session featuring the folk artist and vocalist as part of Bill Hansell's improv series. The Sleeping Lady (Fairfax). 415.485.1182, sleepinglady fairfax.com
MAR 10 Of Heroes and A ngels A performance by violinist Axel Strauss. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.479.8100, marinsymphony.org
MAR 13 M aroon 5 The American pop rock band performs. HP Pavilion (San Jose). 408.287.7070, hppavilion.com
MAR 15 Steven Wright
A night of comedy with the popular stand-up comedian. The Regency Ballroom (SF). the regencyballroom.com
MAR 24 San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra A performance by youth instrumentalists from the Bay Area. Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org
MAR 28 –31 SFJAZZ Collective Featuring international musicians such as saxophonist David Sanchez, drummer Je Ballard and vibraphonist Stefon Harris. SFJAZZ Center (SF). 866.920.5299, s azz.org
MAR 9 Buck N ickels and Loose Change
An evening of country music. Studio 55 Marin (San Rafael). 707.373.0700, studio55marin.com
MAR 10 A BBAthe
Concert The ABBA cover band pays tribute to the iconic ’70s group. The Regency Ballroom (SF). theregency ballroom.com
MAR 29 Bernadette Peters The three-time Tony Award winner and TV’s Smash star performs. Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org
MAR 30 Bobby M cFerrin The 10-time Grammy Award winning vocalist brings his unique vocal techniques and singing styles to the stage. Davies Symphony Hall (SF). 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org
GALLERIES
MARIN
Art Abloom Studio and Gallery Oil paintings by Gabriella Spina Drake and classes for artists. 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.256.1112, artabloom.com
Art Works Downtown Shadows Art by Kay Russell, Patricia Ancona and Claudia Tarantino, through March 22. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.451.8119, artworksdowntown.org
Bubble Street Featuring genres of fantastic art, imaginary realism, neoVictorian and steam punk. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.339.0506
Falkirk Cultural Center Works by BayWood artists, a group dedicated to painting and preserving Marin’s natural landscape, through March 9. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3436, falkirkcultural center.org
Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California and around the world. 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, fineartetc.com
Gallery Bergelli New Voices — New Visions Work by Li Ma, Eliza Bui, Teymur Guseynov, Ivy Jacobsen, Marie Van Elder and Je Snell. 483 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.945.9454, bergelli.com
Gallery Route One Mars’ Book: Confessions of My Inner Dog (ii) Art by Judith Selby and Richard Lang, March 22–April 28. 11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org
Marin Society of A rtists Rising Stars High school show, through March 2. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Ross). 415.454.9561, marinsocietyofartists.org
Marin County Watercolor Society Ravishing Red, March 4–April 30. 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael. 415.456.2692. marin countywater colorsociety.com
O’Hanlon Center for the A rts Darkness and Light A mixedmedia juried show. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org
Robert Allen Fine A rt Abstract Works on Canvas A group exhibition featuring art by Suzie Buccholtz, Heather Gordon, Michael Moon and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.com /
brochu walker, twelfth street by cynthia vincent, theory, vince, j brand, AG, liebeskind, paper denim & cloth, kooba, clare vivier, velvet and more.
Now open in Novato! Carolina Boutique, a fine women’s contemporary clothing retailer, is happy to announce the opening of our second store. facebook.com
Aya Sophia by Diana M arto at Gallery Route One in Point Reyes
Robert Green Fine A rts
Art by Jim Shay. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfinearts.com
Room Art Gallery Art by Katherine Warinner. 86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.380.7940, roomartgallery.com
Smith A ndersen N orth Photography by Klea McKenna, through March 23. 20 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smith andersennorth.com
Studio 333 Ongoing exhibition featuring more than 40 Bay Area artists’ work in di erent mediums. 333A Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.8272, studio333.info
Studio 4 A rt Work by local artists; classes and workshops with materials included. 1133 Grant Ave, Novato. 415.596.5546, studio4art.net
SAN FRANCISCO
A rtHaus California Impressions A group exhibition featuring works by Carolyn Meyer, Matthew Frederick, Daniel Berman, Brian Blood and Deborah Brown. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com
Berggruen Gallery
The Picture Collection Photography by Taryn Simon. 228 Grant Ave, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com
Gregory Lind Gallery
Works by Amy Feldman. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregory lindgallery.com
Rena Bransten Gallery
Art by Bovey Lee and Sam Perry, through March 9. 77 Geary St, 415.982.3292, renabransten gallery.com
MUSEUMS
M ARIN
Bolinas M useum A Delicate Imbalance
Featuring the work of Carl Dern, through March 3 (Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org
Marin History M useum Justice and Judgment
Three-part exhibition about Marin’s law enforcement
and judicial system, through June (San Rafael). 415.454.8538, marinhistory.org
Marin Museum of the A merican I ndian Explore Native American history, languages, art and traditions (Novato). 415.897.4064, marinindian.com
Marin Museum of Contemporary A rt The Emerging Artists of the Bay Area Work by three local artists, through April 14 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org
BAY AREA
A sian Art M useum China’s Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor’s Legacy, through May (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org
California Academy of Sciences Nightlife Enjoy music, creatures and cocktails for adults only and take some time to explore the exhibits and aquarium displays every Thursday night (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org
Conservatory of Flowers Boomtown: The Barbary Coast A garden railway exhibition celebrating San Francisco’s Gold Rush boomtown era and Barbary Coast neighborhood, through
April 14 (SF). 415.831.2090, con servatoryo owers.org
Contemporary Jewish M useum The World Stage: Israel Portraits by Kehinde Wiley, through May 27 (SF). 415.655.7800, thecjm.org
de Young Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis A collection of paintings from the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis at The Hague, through June (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung. famsf.org
Exploratorium
Celebrate the annual Pi Day with an aerial performance of synchronized aircraft, March 14 (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu
Legion of Honor Artful Animals A portrait of the animal world, represented in an array of cultures, artistic styles and media, through April (SF). 415.750.3600, legiono onor.org
Oakland Museum of California we/customize A showcase of customized objects as part of artistic and personal expression, through May (Oakland). 510.318.8400, museumca.org
San Francisco Botanical Garden Annual Magnolia Bloom A display of 100 rare and historic magnolias (SF). 415.661.1316, s otanicalgarden.org
JEREMY
DANIEL
Jersey Boys at the Curran Theatre, S.F.
SFMO MA Lebbeus
Woods, Architect Work presenting shifts, cycles and repetitions within the built environment, through June (SF). 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org
The Walt Disney Family M useum Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic Featuring more than 200 works of conceptual art, model sheets, layouts and animations, through April 14 (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org
Yerba Buena Center for the A rts Without Reality There Is No Utopia An examination of false narratives that masquerade as truth, including the collapse of Communism in the 1980s and the current financial crisis, through June (SF). 415.978.2787, ybca.org
EVENTS
MAR 1–3, 8–10 Wine Road Barrel Tasting Meet winemakers from the Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander valleys; sample wines from the barrel and purchase wine by the bottle. Various locations (Sonoma). 800.723.6336, wineroad.com
MAR 2 The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch Featuring traditional music with bagpipes, military marches and Celtic dancing from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 415.473.6400, marincenter.org
MARCH 13
Embassy Suites San Rafael 101 McInnis Pkwy
MARCH 14
Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square 335 Powell St
MARCH 15
Renaissance Walnut Creek 2805 Jones Rd
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Annual M agnolia Bloom at San Francisco Botanical Garden, S.F.
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SPINE
MAR 22–23 Pigs and Pinot A celebration of pork and wine with tastings, seminars and cook-offs, emceed by actor and comedian Mario Cantone. Proceeds donated to Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign. Hotel Healdsburg (Healdsburg). 707.922.5249, pigsandpinot.com
Cooking at Charlie Palmer's Pigs and Pinot at Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg
MAR 3 Napa Valley M arathon The 35th annual running of the race takes place along the Silverado Trail. Various locations (Napa). 707.255.2609, napavalley marathon.org
MAR 8 Y for Youth Luncheon Join philanthropists, community leaders and civic activists to discuss how to make a positive impact on youth today. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (SF). 415.777.9622, ymcasf.org
MAR 9–10
Contemporary Crafts M arket Featuring work from over 200 artists, including jewelry, glassware, textiles and more. Fort Mason (SF). 415.345.7500, fortmason.org
MAR 10 On the M ove
An outdoor festival with exhibits, performances, food, music and more, at the Exploratorium’s new location on Pier 15. Exploratorium (SF). 415.563.7337, exploratorium.edu
MAR 16 –17 Engadget
Expand A fair for fans of technology and gadgets with the chance for hands-on interaction with the newest products. Fort Mason (SF). 415.345.7500, fortmason.org
MAR 19 –23 Bouquets to A rt Celebrate spring with 125 floral exhibits, a dinner bu et, cocktails and entertainment to benefit Fine Arts Museums. de Young (SF). 415.750.3600, thinker.org
MAR 30 Marin County
Swim Choose between a 500-meter or a 1,500-meter swim, to promote kids’ safe swimming techniques. McNear’s Beach (San Rafael). 415.479.1013, marinswim.com
MAR 31 Spring
Celebration and Easter Parade Featuring family activities, music entertainment and a mini parade on Union Street. Union Street (SF). sresproductions.com
FILM
MAR 1–3 I nternational Buddhist Film Festival
A presentation of nine premieres, including rare screenings and guest filmmakers. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, cafilm.org
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MAR 10 –APR 7 Aardman Family Film Festival A showing of three animated films, including Chicken Run, Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit and Flushed Away. The Lark Theater (Larkspur). 415.924.5111, larktheater.net
MAR 15 A Fierce Green Fire A documentary about the environmental movement, narrated by Ashley Judd, Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael). 415.454.1222, cafilm.org
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Nine Reconstructed Boxes by Lebbeus Woods at SFMOMA , S.F.
MAR 9
Mill Valley Philharmonic Music from Beethoven, Barber and Boccherini, featuring soloist Robert Howard. United Methodist Church (Mill Valley).
415.383.0930, millvalley philharmonic.org
MAR 23 Mark Cantor’s Giants of Jazz on Film A presentation of films about the big band and swing eras, featuring artists such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Duke Ellington. Jewish C ommunity C enter (SF). 415.292.1233, jccsf.org
NATURE WALKS & TALKS
ON GO IN G The San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour A threehour walking tour from the San Francisco waterfront to Union Square with seven stops and generous tastings at each. Justin Herman Plaza (SF). gourmetwalks.com
ON GO IN G Foodie Adventures E xperience the Mission District, North Beach or Chinatown on a culinary walking tour. Various locations (SF). 888.498.2008, foodieadventures.com
ON GO IN G Mark Twain Walking Tour of Napa and Sonoma Local actor George Webber morphs into Mark Twain as he brings alive the pasts of the historic towns. 707.694.5097, georgewebber.com
ON GO IN G Sausalito Walking Tours Take a one-hour walk through Old Town and learn about its history. Vina del Mar Plaza (Sausalito). 415.331.3791, travelswithteri.com
MAR 4 Zanny
M inton-Beddoes The Economist ’s economic editor discusses international financial issues and her experiences abroad. Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium (San Rafael). 650.340.7004, speakerseries.net
MAR 5 Joyce Carol Oates A conversation with the best-selling fiction author. Herbst Theatre (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net
MAR 6 Salaam, Shalom
Palestinian doctor
Izzeldin Abuelaish discusses his book and foundation. Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8080, marinjcc.org
MAR 7 Dick Costolo
The CEO of Twitter discusses his experiences managing the global social media site. Commonwealth Club (SF). 415.597.6700, commonwealthclub.org
MAR 19 Journey of Hope Laura Ling, journalist and reporter for E! Investigates, talks about her capture in North Korea. Community Center (Mill Valley). 415.888.2329, speaktomeevents.com
MAR 20 Marin Scuba
Club Brendan Laing discusses photographing the Northern California coast. Saylor’s Restaurant (Sausalito). marinscuba.org
MAR 20 The Power of Language with Lera Boroditsky The Stanford University professor explains how language shapes our thoughts. Herbst Theatre (SF). 415.392.4400, cityarts.net
MAR 30 WildCare Family Adventures
Ring Mountain Family
Walk Explore the wildlife that lives at Ring Mountain and the site of an old kitchen used by Native Americans hundreds of years ago. Ring Mountain gate (Tiburon). 415.453.1000, wildcarebayarea.org
SPECIAL OPENING N IGHT G ALA
Gala Pre-show Talk and Reception with James Dunn
Opening Night Performance and Post-show Party
Preferred Seating and Parking
Friday, March 1, 2013, 6:30 pm
John H. Myers Rehearsal Hall, PA 75
Performing Arts Building, COM Kentfield Campus
Opening Night Performance and Post-show Party
Friday, March 1, 2013, 8 pm
James Dunn Theatre, COM Kentfield Campus
Tickets for All Other Performances
February 28, 8 pm
Pay-what-you-will preview
March 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16, 8 pm
March 10 and 17, 2 pm
$25 general, $18 seniors, $15 students, $10 children
James Dunn Theatre, COM Kentfield Campus
Tickets are limited. RSVP recommended. All proceeds support the College of Marin Performing Arts Programs.
James Dunn Theatre Performing Arts Building Corner of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Laurel Avenue, Kenfield
COM Kentfield Campus 835 College Avenue Kentfield, CA 94904
Karma at the International Buddhist Film Festival at Smith Rafael Film Center
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POGGIO Italian A classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destinationcaliber cuisine. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri cooks up delicious Northern Italian cuisine using fresh and local ingredients, including produce from the nearby Poggio chef garden. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com
CORTE MADERA
BLUE BARN GOURMET
American The first Marin outpost of the S.F.–based Sustainable Restaurant Group, Blue Barn Gourmet has proven to be very popular since opening in October 2012. The menu consists of customizable
salads, toasted sandwiches, soups and more, prepared with locally harvested produce and proteins. 335 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.1104, bluebarngourmet.com
BRICK & BOTTLE
California Sourcing local and artisanal ingredients, executive chef Scott Howard brings simple California cuisine to Corte Madera’s Brick & Bottle. The restaurant features a large bar area, an outdoor patio and family-friendly dining. 55 Tamal Vista Blvd, 415.924.3366, brickandbottle.com
CHAMPAGNE BAKERY
French This casual bakery displays freshly made pastries, croissants, tarts, cookies and cakes to be enjoyed indoors or out on the patio. Brioche French toast and a French dip sandwich with Swiss cheese are among the many menu options. Catering is also available. 103 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.5470, champagnebakery.com
LA P LANCHA Mexican
Max’s cozy red booths have been repurposed for this family-style Mexican eatery and tequila bar. 60 Madera Blvd. 415.924.629.
THE COUNTER
California/American
The folks at the Counter have taken the “have it your way” motto to a wholenew level. Mostly known for all-natural Angus beef, turkey, chicken
or veggie burgers, the restaurant also o ers options like a bowl (all the ingredients without the bun) or salads. And if you want a martini with your burger, no problem—there’s a full bar. 201 Corte Madera Town Center 415.924.7000, thecounterburger.com
FAIRFAX
IRON SPRINGSPUB & BREWERY American
Grab a beer and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, which one Chronicle reviewer calls “the best mushroom dish I have ever tasted.” 765 Center Blvd, 415.485.1005, ironspringspub.com
PANCHO VILLA’S
Mexican A Fairfax favorite for over 30 years. Since 1976, head chef Francisco has been turning out treats like chile relleno stu ed with jack cheese, cilantro and onion and crab enchiladas topped with a mild tomatillo sauce and sour cream. 1625 Sir Frances Drake Blvd, 415.459.0975, panchosfairfax.com
STEAKHOUSE GRILL & BAR American
Celebrating its 90 year anniversary, this steakhouse at Deer Park Villa is more than just a restaurant serving signature Angus steaks and prime rib. It is a gathering place with daily happy hour, live entertainment and a large heated deck. Events include Ladies’ Night, Prime Rib Weekend
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio at Poggio in Sausalito
and the Redwood Music Series. 367 Bolinas Rd, 415.456.8084, deerparksteakhousegrill.com
GREENBRAE
BISTRO VIS À VIS
California This Bon Air
Shopping Center eatery features the cooking of Soo Young Kim, who previously acted as owner, chef and sommelier at Petaluma’s Sooze Wine Bar. The neighborhood spot boasts outdoor seating for casually fine dining. 282 Bon Air Ctr, 415.925.4370, bistrovisavis.com
WIPEOUT BAR & GRILL
American The familyfriendly hot spot has sur oards hanging from the ceiling, funin-the-sun music, a full bar and large televisions displaying surfers riding waves. Menu includes fish tacos, salads and burgers. The only thing missing is the sand at this surf-style, upbeat eatery. 302 Bon Air Ctr, 415.461.7400, wipeoutbarandgrill.com
LARKSPUR
BELCAMPO MEAT CO.
American This eatery serves classic grilled items like the roasted tri-tip sandwich and classic sloppy joe. The meat is delivered from the certified-organic Belcampo Farms near Mount Shasta, dedicated to practicing a holistic approach to pasture management. Marin Country Mart, 2405 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.448.5810, belcampomeatco.com
EL HUARACHE LOCO
Mexican Bringing authentic Mexico City dishes to Marin, chef Veronica Salazar’s menu has gained quite a following. From mini huaraches (filled corn masa cakes) to the footlong huarache with two salsas, crema, queso fresco and two toppings of your choice, you get a true taste of a homemade Mexican meal.
Marin Country Mart, 1803 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.925.1403, huaracheloco.com
EMPORIO RULLI Italian
Pastry chef Gary Rulli is renowned for his Northern Italian specialties. The Larkspur location is a favored spot for lunch as well as co ee and a sweet. 464 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7478, rulli.com
RUSTIC BAKERY
California Organic mouthwatering pastries, breads and sandwiches are on the menu here, including Meyer lemon mascarpone danishes and a bacon, avocado and heirloom tomato sandwich with mesclun. Two locations: Marin Country Mart, 415.461.9900; 1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556, rusticbakery.com
TABLE CAFE Indian/
American This Indiainspired cafe’s unique menu features entirely organic ingredients. Dishes include seasonal salads, incredible soups and fresh juices. The specialty of the house is dosa, filled with a variety of ingredients and served with savory homemade chutneys. 1167 Magnolia Ave, 415.461.6787, table-cafe.com
Amazing Asparagus
A no-nonsense recipe that might save your life.
Rebecca Katz shares her recipe for roasted asparagus salad from her latest science-meets-cookbook tome, The Longevity Kitchen. The recipe pays homage to Katz’s friend Chris, of Stockton’s Zuckerman’s Farm, who not only grew asparagus but also considered it his favorite vegetable. Katz learned to love the vegetable through Chris and considers it a real winner as it promotes healthy digestion and also decreases the levels of amino acids linked to cardiovascular disease and dementia. Join Katz and other scientists at the Buck Institute on March 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a conversation about nutrition and disease prevention, a book signing and a sampling of her new recipes.
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Hazelnuts
YIELDS 4 SERVINGS
I ngredients
L cup hazelnuts
2 bunches peeled asparagus (about 2 pounds), with the tough ends snapped off and discarded
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
4 cups loosely packed arugula
Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven for 5 to 7 minutes as it preheats, until the nuts are aromatic and browned.
2 Remove skins, coarsely chop and set aside. 3 Put asparagus on the same baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and generously sprinkle with sea salt. Toss gently to evenly coat asparagus. 4 Bake for 8 minutes, until asparagus is just barely tender, and remove from oven.
5 For dressing, combine lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, N teaspoon of sea salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl and mix well with a small whisk.
6 Put arugula in a large bowl. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss until evenly coated. 7 Mound the arugula on individual plates or a platter and arrange the asparagus on top. D rizzle with the remaining dressing and sprinkle the hazelnuts on top. For a different take, substitute toasted pistachios or walnuts for the hazelnuts. Store in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 5 days.
THE TAVERN AT LARK CREEK American
The next chapter in the 1888 Victorian Murphy House, formerly known as Lark Creek Inn, is being written by chef Aaron Wright. 234 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7766, tavernatlarkcreek.com
MILL VALLEY
BOO KOO Asian
Authentic Asian street food is now available for $10 or less. The restaurant o ers options for every eater—vegans, gluten-frees, vegetarians and carnivores alike. Menu items include chicken pho, vegan summer rolls, pad thai and five-spice pork satay, all made with organic, locally sourced veggies and proteins. 25 Miller Ave, 415.888.8303, eatbookoo.com
BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE
American Oysters
Bingo, baby back ribs and chili-lime “brick” chicken are a few of the satisfying, comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com
BUNGALOW 44
American Much like sister restaurant Buckeye Roadhouse, Bungalow 44 o ers a mean dose of homey carbo- and lipid-laden dishes, such as the burger, fried chicken and tru e fries, as well as a few lighter items. The bar is a neighborhood favorite, known for tasty spirits and eye candy. 44 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com
CHAMPAGNE
BAKERY French Enjoy a croque-monsieur alfresco, linger over a flaky, buttery croissant with a cappuccino, or pick up chocolatedipped strawberries for your dinner party. 41 Throckmorton Ave, 415.380.0410, millvalley.champagne bakery.com
FRANTOIO RISTORANTE
ITALIANO Italian
Known for its in-house olive press, superior olive oil and excellent Italian cuisine, this spot is a great location for an intimate dinner, large groups and anything in between. Owned by Roberto Zecca and chef Duilio Valenti, the kitchen uses local and organic ingredients. For special occasions and private parties, reserve the olive-press room. The popular weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.com
HARMONY Chinese
Dishes here are an infusion of many flavors. The barbecue pork bun is filled with housemade roasted meat in a savory sauce, and fresh mussels are accented with red chili and Thai basil. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmonyrestaurant group.com
LA GINESTRA Italian A favorite family spot for over 30 years; getting a table or booth here can take awhile. While this old-school Italian eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas and dry martinis, the familiar wait sta is also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224
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Out & About / DINE
NOURISH GRILL
American Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, Nourish o ers a variety of classic seafood, like fish ’n’ chips, as well as American grill fare like the Niman Ranch black ’n’ bleu burger. The establishment is also the restaurant for the Club at Harbor Point and is situated on the waterfront and open to the public. Many ingredients are locally sourced and organic.
475 E Strawberry Dr, 415.381.4400, nourish. harbor-point.com
PEARL’S PHAT BURGERS American Dubbed a silver-spoon alternative to a greasy spoon diner by The New York Times, Pearl’s has a loyal following for the big juicy all-natural patties (vegetarian, turkey, beef, bu alo or grilled chicken) served up with tasty sides such as garlic or sweet potato fries, shakes and seasonal smoothies. Eat in if you can get a seat, or take out. 8 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.6010, pearlsdeluxe.com
PIAZZA D’ANGELO
Italian It’s always a party at this longstanding hot spot. A great place to meet up with friends for a fresh plate of pasta, zuppa di pesce or pollo novella, or make some new friends at the bar. Chef Andrea Guilini, originally from Venice, is known for his creative, seasonal dishes like the short ribs and ravioli with butternut squash. 22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com
PIATTI RISTORANTE
AND BAR Italian The sta prides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Try for a table at the window for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Take a peek at the impressive collection of Italian wines to accompany your rustic seasonal Italian meal. 625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com
ROBATA GRILL AND SUSHI Japanese Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, food here can be cooked on an open fire and served in appetizer-size portions to pass around the table. Or, simply order your own sushi or entrée from the menu. 591 Redwood Hwy, 415.381.8400, robatagrill.com
S OL FOOD Puerto Rican
This well-loved restaurant has found a new home in Mill Valley. But don’t worry—this location is an addition to the San Rafael mainstays. 401 Miller Ave, Ste. B
VASCO Italian You can expect an intimate and tasty dining experience at this one-room trattoria. Try one of the restaurant’s pasta dishes or thin-crust pizzas. 106 Throckmorton Ave, 415.381.3343, vascomillvalley.com
NOVATO
CHIANTI CUCINA
Italian This cozy eatery features Italian and American dishes, including a penne pesto described by one Yelp contributor as a “hot creamy bowl of heaven.” Another standout menu item is the house-made ravioli
cooked up by chef Chris Harman. 7416 Redwood Hwy, 415.878.0314, chiantinovato.com
HILLTOP 1892 California
Situated on a historic estate in Novato with sweeping views, Hilltop 1892 o ers traditional favorites with a California flair. Open from breakfast through dinner, as well as Sunday brunch. 850 Lamont Ave, 415.893.1892, hilltop1892.com
LEFT COAST DEPOT
American Located in Old Town Novato, this new eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared bychef Mike Garcia formerly of Toast. Fare highlights include Chicken Pear Salad and Mac ’n’ Cheese. 807 Grant Ave, 415.897.7707, leftcoastdepot.com
MUSCIO’S Italian
Inspired by the tradition of family dinners, Muscio’s is serving up traditional Italian food. Meals include Mom’s Fettuccine with Prawns (gluten-free rigatoni available), My Sister’s Minestrone Soup and
pesto chicken pizza. The kids’ menu encourages the whole family to spend an evening at Muscio’s. 1200 Grant Ave, 415.898.2234, muscios.com
RICKEY’S RESTAURANT & BAR
American Besides a full-service restaurant and bar (with banquet/ meeting rooms,) this comfort food classic o ers poolside dining and a garden patio overlooking green lawns. During the summer, dine while listening to jazz by the pool from 6:30–9:30 p.m. 250 Entrada Drive, 415.883.9477. rickeysrestaurant.com
RUSTIC BAKERY
California Organic mouthwatering pastries, breads and sandwiches are on the menu here, including Meyer lemon mascarpone danishes and a bacon, avocado and heirloom tomato sandwich with mesclun. 1407 Grant Avenue, 415.878-4952, rusticbakery.com
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Tostada Salad with Grilled Shrimp at Blue Barn Gourmet in Corte M adera
TAVOLAITALIAN
KITCHEN Italian A neighborhood gathering place for friends and family, Tavola o ers locally sourced and sustainable produce, meats and decor. Traditional favorites like heirloom tomato and zucchini panini and minestrone soup pay homage to its Italian roots. Open for Sunday brunch. 5800 Nave Dr, 415.883.6686, tavolaitaliankitchen.com
SAN ANSELMO
COMFORTS CAFE
American This cozy spot features local ingredients and serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Be sure to try the Philly cheesesteak and Chinese chicken salad, both classics. 335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com
INSALATA’S
Mediterranean Awardwinning chef Heidi Insalata Krahling o ers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
dishes prepared with local organic produce and artisan meats.
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.457.7700, insalatas.com
L’APPARTRESTO
French Owners Bruno Denis and Olivier Souvestre, of Le Garage, o er a menu most Francophiles would be proud of, complete with items like smoked herring, bone marrow and cassoulet de legumes. 636 San Anselmo Ave, 415.256.9884, lappartresto.com
MARINITAS Mexican
The sister restaurant of Insalata’s, Marinitas continues to flourish as a bastion of creative Latin cuisine in Marin. It may not be as lowpriced as most Mexican restaurants in the area, but this is not your typical south-of-theborder spot. The festive atmosphere and funky decor complement the excellent food for a classy, lively experience. Finish with the rich tres leches cake.
This place gets packed, so make reservations.
218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net
SWEETLIFE BAKERY
AND CAFE American
With an emphasis on simplicity and tradition, the menu here includes fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches, salads and pizza. Swing by in the morning for a breakfast pizza topped with bacon, potato, chives, egg and a thyme-infused white sauce, lunchtime for a tea sandwich, in the evening for a glass of wine. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.456.4580, sweet lifebakeryandcafe.com
SAN RAFAEL
AMICI’S EASTCOAST
PIZZERIA California The array of pizzas includes gluten-free crust options and the new Siciliano, an enticing mix of mozzarella, slowroasted garlic, sausage, broccoli and crushed red pepper flakes,
IL FORNAIO Italian Sausalito’s Larry Mindel hit a home run with this upscale Italian restaurant franchise. Besides the award-winning breads, pizzas and pastas, the menu offers a variety of salads and noncarb entrées.
223 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.4400, ilfornaio.com
sans tomato sauce. 1242 Fourth St, 415.455.9777, amicis.com
MULBERRY STREET
PIZZERIA Italian Chef
Ted Rowe won first place in the Food Network Television Pizza Challenge with his Mushroom Lover’s Pizza — sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce atop a fresh pizza crust. Located across from the Smith Ranch Road movie theaters, it’s a great place to grab dinner and a movie. 101 Smith
Mediterranean This casual art cafe was inspired by “La Grande Odalisque,” an oil painting of a slave done in 1814 by Jean-AugusteDominque Ingres. Menu items are built from seasonal items available at farmers’ markets and include roasted butternut squash risotto and a variety of pizzettas. 1335 Fourth St, 415.460.1335, odalisquecafe.com
SAN RAFAEL JOE’S
Italian Guido and Theresa Farina run this Marin institution, which has been famous for sophisticated yet casual Italian fare since 1947. Great for large parties, the dining room holds 240. The Pacific red snapper meunière and roast sirloin of beef are standouts. 931 Fourth St, 415.456.2425, srjoes.com
SOL FOOD Puerto Rican With south-ofthe-border treats like yellow rice, beans and plantains and authentic Puerto Rican specialties, this one-room eatery on Fourth Street just o Highway 101 can be hard to get into, but it’s worth the wait. No alcohol served. 903 Lincoln Ave, 415.451.4765, solfoodrestaurant.com
TAJ OF MARIN Indian
Delicious North and South Indian cuisine, from the $8.95 lunch special to dinners that include goat curry, spinach, lentils and tandoori. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available. 909 4th Street, 415.459.9555, tajofmarin.com
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TERRAPIN CROSSROADS
American Phil Lesh opened this waterfront restaurant and music venue serving fresh food and local talent. Veteran chef Chris Fernandez prepares salads, savory dishes and wood-fired pizzas to go with a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Come for the food, stay for the music. 100 Yacht Club Dr, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net
SAUSALITO
ANGELINO
RESTAURANT Italian
Father-and-son chefs Pasquale and Alfredo Ancona o er handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti at this authentic Italian restaurant, which has been showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for the past 24 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelinorestaurant.com
FENG NIAN Chinese
Busy at lunch and dinner, this spacious hangout has been a popular spot for wonton soup, pot stickers and daily specials for nearly two decades. For an indulgent treat order the Szechwan crispy calamari or honey-glazed walnut prawn. Free delivery. 2650 Bridgeway, 415.331.5300, fengnian.com
LE GARAGE French
Escape the touristy Sausalito spots and grab brunch right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (think Amélie). The Kobe Burger, though not as Parisian as the other menu items, is to die for, and the much-adored
croque-monsieur is under $10. Opt for indoor or outdoor seating. 85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625, legaragebistro sausalito.com
MURRAY CIRCLE
American Enjoy the sun on the deck of this Cavallo Point restaurant. Locals say they come back for the fresh seasonal specials like wild sturgeon and Wolfe Ranch quail. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com
NAPA VALLEY BURGER
COMPANY American
Serving local, all-natural and organic meats, produce and wines, this burger joint o ers classic burgers (glutenfree buns available), fries, salads, tacos and root beer floats. With outdoor and indoor tables, the space can accommodate up to 100 people. 670 Bridgeway, 415.332.1454, napavalleyburgercompany.com
POGGIO Italian A classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri cooks up delicious Northern Italian cuisine using fresh and local ingredients, including produce from the nearby Poggio chef garden. 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com
SALITO’S Seafood In a well-known location on Richardson Bay that was most recently home to Paradise Bay. Salito’s features a new look and casual ambience. Enjoy a Nick and Nora’s Cocktail Special or a signature dish, including whole
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SAYLOR’S RESTAURANT AND BAR California/Mexican Marin’s first tequila bar o ers over 100 tequila options. Nightly meal specials include chicken potpie, roasted salmon, baby back ribs and traditional meat loaf. Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. M-F. 2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512, saylorsrestaurantand bar.com
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local farmers, fishermen and organic food producers, prepares dishes like Hawaiian mahi mahi fish tacos and grilled swordfish. 558 Bridgeway, 415.331.3232, thetridentsausalito.com
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Book the private party room for large groups or just relax in what one Yelp reviewer called “the perfect romantic dinner spot.” Midweek, take advantage of the restaurant’s wellpriced three-course dinners for less than $25. 2000 Paradise Dr, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com
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Seafood A great place to seek out fresh seafood in a warm and inviting environment. Varieties of East and West Coast fish are flown in daily. 303 Johnson St, 415.332.1492, seafoodpeddler.com
SUSHI RAN Japanese
Fresh, innovative small plates are just big enough to share, the traditional sushi is melt-in-your-mouth good, and the wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. The prices don’t deter the herd of sushi enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake. Reservations are required in the main room. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620, sushiran.com
THETRIDENT Seafood
DYNASTY Chinese Mu shu pork and pot stickers are among the menu choices; located near the point of Tiburon. 1801 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.6766, tiburondynasty.com
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TRATTORIA Italian
Located in Tiburon’s historic Ark Row, this trattoria o ers authentic Italian cuisine in a quaint setting. The menu includes traditional courses with selections such as chicken piccata, organic roasted rack of lamb and house-made pesto. 114 Main St, 415.435.0400, donantoniotrattoria.com
GINZA Japanese
Originally a turn-ofthe-century building constructed in 1898 for the San Francisco Yacht Club, this waterfront restaurant reopened in October after a remodel. Executive chef James Montejano, known for supporting
Whether you simply go for the volcano roll or indulge in the eightcourse Omakase meal, the fresh ingredients coupled with the tremendous view of San Francisco keep this place busy, so make reservations or get there
early. 41 Main St, 415.789.5123, ginzasushi-tiburon.com
GUAYMAS Mexican
Situated right next to the Tiburon ferry terminal on the waterfront. The touch-it-you’reso-close city views and outdoor seating make it a great place to bring visitors on a warm summer night. Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. M-F. Menu includes specialties like puerco macho — pork loin chop with grilled plantain, topped with an ancho chile, garlic and onion sauce. 5 Main St, 415.435.6300, guaymasrestaurant.com
MILANO Italian Located in the Cove Shopping Center, this familyowned neighborhood spot is known for its pasta and friendly service. A good place to take the kids — or catering option for your next birthday party. 1 Blackfield Dr, 415.388.9100, tiburonmilano.com
MING’S Chinese Hospitable service and large portions are just two of the reasons this family-run business is a favorite. Try the sautéed mango chicken with rice and don’t miss the lunch specials. 1550 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4312
NEW MORNING CAFE
American Sit outside or indoors at this casual cafe. On a sunny morning, tables will be filled with locals enjoying the sun and extensive breakfast menu; lunch served as well. 1696 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.4315
SALT & PEPPER
American This sunfilled, hardwood-floored one-room restaurant with blue-checkered tablecloths is a local favorite. Popular items on chef Abraham Monterroso’s menu include scallops, rib-eye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main Street, 415.435.3594
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soups at this casual spot (Inverness). Walk on the beach after lunch. 1 Drakes Beach Rd, 415.669.1297, drakescafe.com
NICK’SCOVE American
American Everyone knows Sam’s deck is the prime spot for brunch on a lazy sunny Sunday, and its bar is the town’s historic watering hole, but Sam’s is also a great place for lunch or dinner. Enjoy transfat-free calamari, fresh fish, seasonal salads and pastas. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com
SERVINO RISTORANTE
Italian Executive Chef Massimo Covello comes to the kitchen via Frantoio and Piazza D’Angelo; here, he cooks up an array of rustic Italian dishes, including house-made pastas, wood oven pizzas and seasonal specialties. A member of Marin Organic and one of Marin’s first eateries to become certified as a green business, Servino uses fresh, local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Check the website for the live music schedule. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com
TIBURON TAVERN
California The atmosphere here is truly enchanting, with two outdoor patios, two indoor fireplaces and candlelit tables at dinner. No item is more than $20, including the steak, with entrées falling in the $14 to $18 range. Happy hour is 4 to 6:30 p.m. M–F. 1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, tiburontavern.com
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DRAKESBEACH CAFE
American If you’re OK with the long drive, you can’t beat the view and the fresh, local ingredients used to make the burgers, salads and
Large windows open the 130-seat eatery to the picturesque Tomales Bay and Hog Island. Menu consists of the freshest available local seafood, oysters and bounty from nearby West Marin farms, including Bodega Bay Dungeness crab cake and Tomales Bay clam chowder (Marshall). 23240 Hwy 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com
PARKSIDE CAFE
American Most people know it as the ultimate breakfast spot (think Guatemalan scramble or wa e with blood orange–strawberry compote and whipped cream — served alfresco) but lunch and dinners are popular here too. Choose from an array of organic, locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com
SURFERS GRILL
American The view doesn’t get better than this — nor does the surf salad. Built right out on Stinson Beach, this casual lunch spot o ers up fresh organic salads alongside corn dogs, burgers and fries. Stinson Beach Park, Hwy 1, 415.868.1777, surfersgrill.com
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sophie Boero kurnik, owner at Bluebird Yarn and Fiber Crafts
Bluebird Yarn not only stocks beautiful yarns, but provides customers with great service, fun classes, private instruction, social knitting times and more. When you enter the store you will be in awe of the colors and textures that surround you. We have knitwear samples for inspiration and plenty of patterns to pick from. We have a great selection of needle felting supplies, including jars of roving.
Briefly describe your business philosophy.
Gratitude is more of a life philosophy than a business one. People have so many choices on where to spend their time. I appreciate anyone who takes the time out of their day to share time with me.
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People knit and crochet for enjoyment. If all they wanted was a scarf or a sweater, they would go to a store and buy one. Knitting is an experience, so
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A staple of San Francisco manufacturing since 1899, McRoskey Mattress’ aims to produce the most comfortable mattresses and box springs that money can buy. Our products are all handcrafted with pride and the experience that comes from more than a century in business. Our buyers can choose the mattress that’s just right for them and buy directly at our two local area showrooms with the help of our “comfort consultants.”
Briefly describe your business philosophy. We maintain integrity in everything we do, from crafting the best products for our customers to using locally made materials whenever possible. We also take pride in being fair and honest with our employees and vendors.
What is your competitive edge?
Comfort, plain and simple. Our mattresses are handcrafted in the same way they were in 1899, with the addition of certain refinements we’ve made along the way. We have never mass-produced mattresses. At our showrooms, we offer a highly personalized shopping experience that focuses on customers’ needs.
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coming to the shop should be one, too. The colors in the store are amazing. I stock the store with a variety of well-priced yarns and fibers. Having instructors on staff and designers allows us to help people of all abilities.
Describe your dream customer.
I don’t have a dream client. I love the diversity of the customers that come to the store. It makes my day interesting and my life rich. A good attitude is always appreciated.
What (or who) did you want to be when you grew up?
I grew up in San Anselmo and have an extremely artistic mother. The truth is, I wanted to grow up to be like her. I’d like to think that I have some of her creativity and strong work ethic.
Which product or service that you offer is your favorite?
I love the Knitting Circle classes we are offering right now. It is a great way for people to get support for bigger projects. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite yarn, but Malabrigo Twist, Be Sweet Bamboo, Swans Island Organic and Shibui Yarns are some of my favorites.
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linens and the perfect-warmth camel hair blanket. And I love my Canadian goose down pillows, too. They make me feel like royalty every night.
What makes you excel at what you do?
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From a business standpoint, who is your inspiration?
My grandfather, Edward McRoskey, who cofounded the company with his brother. He was an amazing entrepreneur and risk-taker, who instinctively knew how customers liked to be treated. He thought of every customer as a friend back then and I try to continue that practice today.
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SNAPSHOTS FROM SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARIN AND SAN FRANCISCO EDITED BY D ANIEL JEWETT
19TH SPIRIT OFMARIN AWARDS
Awards were given honoring the achievements and volunteer spirit of local businesses and business people. The September event was sponsored by Bank of Marin and held at the St. Vincent School for Boys.
TOM STEEL CLINICANNUAL FUNDRAIS ER
Attendees learned about HIV/AIDS in Marin and celebrated World AIDS Day while enjoying wine, hors d’oeuvres and music at the December 5 benefit for the Tom Steel Clinic.
Lou Hexter and Grace Dammann
A gne Correll, Tim Pompel and Chelsea Thompson
Joel Sklar, Dana King, Steve L avin, Russell Colombo and Joan Capurro
STONETREE GOLF CLUB’S LOBSTER BAKE The Novato-based golf club held an October lobster bake that also featured wine tasting, competitive trivia games and live entertainment. Money raised went to help Guide Dogs for the Blind.
SUN VALLEY FAMI LY NIG HT As part of Sun Valley family night and book fair in San Rafael last October, popular artist Danny Scheible had kids making elaborate sculptures out of masking tape. Attendees enjoyed getting to experience Scheible’s selfcreated tapigami art form.
SAUSALITO ART FESTIVALFOUN DATION The foundation held its 60th annual diamond jubilee in August at Marinship Park in Sausalito. The art deco–themed event featured dinner, cocktails, a preview of work from more than 260 artists and music from the Dick Bright Orchestra.
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IN THE SWIM
Living the California dream in Peacock Gap.
The Brookses found the perfect home with a pool.
“IT WAS A classic story of should we stay or should we go,” says Kate Brooks, a senior vice president at the public relations agency Ogilvy Worldwide, when asked about the purchase of her new Peacock Gap home.
As it turned out, a serendipitous meeting at a supermarket made the choice easy.
“We were living in Glenwood, the neighborhood adjacent to Peacock Gap, and loved the community,” she recalls. “It was brimming with families in similar situations and with young children, but our house was a little cramped and it was missing two things — a family room and a swimming pool.”
A s Brits — both she and her husband, A ndrew, in sales at Google, relocated here from England in 2001 with son Ben, 7, daughter Beau, 5, and a chocolate Labrador named Harvey — having a home with a pool represented the fulfillment of the California dream.
So this fall, the couple kept one eye on the real estate market for a new home and also went ahead with plans to add a family room to their existing one and break ground for a swimming pool in the spring.
“It was a crazy time to look for a house,” Brooks says now with a laugh. Her husband had started a new job, her two children were just starting school, her parents were visiting from England, and she herself was scheduled for major surgery.
Still, she couldn’t resist checking out a house that a friend mentioned when they bumped into each other at nearby A ndy’s Market. The home was a three-bedroom, three-bathroom split-level in Peacock Gap with a family room and a swimming pool. That’s when “it got rapidly crazier,” she says.
W hen Brooks and her husband visited the home, it only took 10 minutes for them to make an o er on it, she says. “It instantly felt like home with its easy flow, high ceilings and its 320-degree views of Mount Tam, the bay and the Peacock golf course.”
They asked their neighbor and realtor, Caroline Nelson, to represent them and, on the day Brooks headed to the hospital, her husband and Nelson prepared the paperwork, including a heartfelt letter to the owners outlining the many reasons their family loved the home.
Once their o er was accepted, Nelson listed the couple’s Glenwood home. It sold within days and the Brookses signed papers for both homes on the same day.
With its great floor plan and indoor/outdoor style, says Brooks, the house lends itself to entertaining. Since moving in, the family has already hosted a holiday party for about 70 friends and neighbors and looks forward to holding more.
“This is a house that needs to be opened up for people to enjoy,” Brooks says. “I can’t wait for spring and summer.” m
THE DETAILS
WHERE THEY PURCHASED San Rafael/ Peacock Gap
WHAT THEY BOUGHT A three-bedroom home with swimming pool
LISTING AGENT Rosalie Weigle, Frank Howard Allen Realtors
SELLING AGENT Caroline Nelson, Pacific Union International
STATS Average cost per square foot for homes in neighborhood: $432
O pposite page, top to bottom: A slant-top desk rests in the living room corner; the breakfast room exudes a fresh modern style. This page, clockwise from top: the threebedroom home; the master bedroom; B eau’s room; the kitchen has a subdued color palette; the B rookses.
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This stunning estate located on Belvedere Island was remodeled in 2010 has six bedrooms five full and two half baths and en oys sweeping views from every room. A flagstone fa ade welcomes you into a beautiful contemporary home with soaring ceilings a desirable floor plan great for family living or entertaining and walls perfect for displaying art. eatures include floor to ceiling windows and doors a new custom kitchen and master bath two family rooms a legal second unit a street to street lot with pedestrian entries a large level lawn a two car garage on the main level of the home...and so much more. Conveniently located near renowned restaurants and boutiques San rancisco Yacht Club the ferry youth sailing community activities and highly ranked schools. This is a must see
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Earlier this year my parents unfortunately had to sell their home and move into a long term care facility. As their trustee, I had the task of finding a realtor and turned to my good friend Kevin Kearney and Coldwell Banker to spearhead the sale. This was the first time I had been involved in a real estate transaction, and Kevin and his team at CB took the time to explain all the details and work through my many questions. He provided helpful advice with finding contractors to make needed upgrades before putting the home on the market. He also made it very easy to navigate all the documents required to list and sell the property. And when all was said and done, Kevin’s knowledge and expertise helped provide for a smooth transaction and bring us a sale price $70k over asking!! Great service provided by a great friend! Thanks Kevin!!
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— Larry Brackett, Owner/CEO, Frank Howard Allen Realtors
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211 Dipsea Road in Stinson Beach: Located at the head of the Seadrift Lagoon, this is one of the most unique and charming homes in the Seadrift community. Three bedrooms, three baths plus a fourth bedroom or den surround a beautifully landscaped interior patio - ideal for year-round use. This property is a wonderful example of sophisticated design focused on providing a casual but elegant atmosphere. Just 45 minutes from the heart of San Francisco. Offered at $2,395,000 www.211dipsea.com
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185 Rancho Road, Tiburon $2,195,000 Cypress Hollow stunner! Stylish 5BD/4.5BA home embodies elegant living in a traditional floor plan integrating the best of outdoor living & spacious cosmopolitan elegance set in a peaceful, sunny cul-de-sac. he home s 3 42 sq. ft. encompass two levels of carefully planned living space. www.185Rancho.com
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8 Old Landing Road, Tiburon Price TBD Beautifully constructed Pottery Barn style Craftsman shingled home on a much sought after street. xquisite details and finishes throughout. Bright and sunny with water views and lush gardens. Coming in pril 2 3. Call for more information.
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$5,380,000
Perfectly set atop Wolfback Ridge on a nearly 3/4 acre level lot, this magnificent residence overlooking Richardson and San Francisco Bay boasts stunning views spanning from Mount Tamalpais to the Bay Bridge from every room. Originally built by Reece Clark, a Maybeck student, the property has undergone a major transformation by renowned local architect Scott Couture, tastefully updated throughout with today’s most luxurious amenities. A modern oasis of contemporary architecture and exquisite residential design, the property is accented by dramatic walls of glass, Cherrywood flooring, Bluestone, a 9-zone hydronic heating system and the finest building materials. Look no further for your state-of-the-art contemporary retreat, offering the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. www.11WolfbackRidge.com
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Belvedere –Corinthian Island
Located at the entrance of Corinthian Island, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features 2,569 square feet with an attached garage. This remodeled home is light and bright with great picture views of the water, yacht club, and north. Outdoor lounging deck off kitchen and dining room faces water. Large living room features high ceilings and stunning sitting area showcasing fabulous view. Literally steps to town.
$2,050,000
Ross
This Mediterranean style home is ideally located off Lagunitas Road on a quiet lane featuring privacy and beautiful views and just blocks from Ross School and Phoenix Lake. Owned by the same family for nearly 50 years. A private driveway takes you to this charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with pool and great sun exposure. Situated on nearly 1/2 acre lot.
$1,695,000 8HillRoad.com
On Belvedere’s West Shore, in the traditional style and exquisitely finished in every detail. Formal living and dining rooms with 14-foot ceilings, stunning kitchen/family area with adjacent view-side patio with stone fireplace; gracious lounge with built-in bookcase, intimate study with fireplace, view-side terrace, and full bath; and four en-suite bedrooms including the guest-au pair and the luxurious top-floor master with gorgeous dressing area and bath. Extraordinary tidal estuary that provides the property’s own “moat” and wildlife habitat. Elevator to all floors, radiant heat throughout and refrigerated wine cellar. Four bedrooms, five and one-half baths and sweeping views of Mt. Tam, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco… $4,995,000
Perfect bay-front retreat, offering year-round resort living with waterside deck, pier and boat lift. Newly remodeled, with bright and airy great room with “driftwood” floors, whitewashed and hessian walls, white shuttered windows, open-beam cathedralceiling, fireplace and floor to ceiling windows that capture the panoramic view from Golden Gate Bridge through Mt. Tam and the San Francisco Bay. Kitchen with marble-top isle and counters, bar seating, wine cooler and Wolf, Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances. Master suite with two walk-in closets and the large, beautiful bath. Three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, hot tub, newly landscaped level lawns and gardens, wired for sound inside and out, two car garage, and the sound of the water lapping on the rocks… $5,495,000
Remodeled waterfront beauty with water-side decks, patios and up-close views of the Belvedere Cove, Corinthian and Angel Islands. Beautiful garden entry, formal living and dining rooms with fireplaces, coffered ceiling and French door access to the sunny, view-side deck. Intimate turret study/family room with shoreline views through the three floor-to-ceiling bay windows. Large upper-level master bedroom suite with the turret bay window, high ceiling, large dressing area and marble bath. A second bedroom and bath share this level. The second upper level features the large loft/bedroom with vaulted, angular ceiling and cozy window bed. The downstairs level features a bedroom/bath suite with large-window bay views and a large “bonus” room with separate entrance and laundry. Two-car parking, four bedrooms, three full baths, private boat mooring, waterfront privacy and intimate living… $3,495,000
CIRCA 1905
Olema Inn, Revisited
AJIM WOOD
It first opened on the Fourth of July in 1876 and reopened on Valentine’s Day, 2013. BY
CCORDING TO LOCAL historian Dewey Livingston, the above photo was taken around 1905. It shows the West Marin village of Olema, meaning “little coyote” in the language of the Coast Miwok Indians, who’d long resided in the area. The road in the foreground became Highway 1, and coming in from the upper right is today’s Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. “Back then,” says Livingston, “it was called the Olema road; a stagecoach connected the area to San R afael.” The two-story in the middle of the photo was, and still is, the Olema Hotel, which first opened on July 4, 1876. Now, nearly 140 years later and after a succession of owners, one of whom renamed it the Olema Inn, it is once again ready for dining guests as The Olema. “We opened on Valentine’s Day,” says Daniel DeLong, who co-owns the Olema with chef Margaret Grade (both of Manka’s Inverness Lodge). “The restaurant will begin serving at 2 in the afternoon and continue through the dinner hour.” Plans for the inn’s six upstairs rooms are, at present, indefinite. m
Olema means ‘little coyote’ in the language of the Coast Miwok Indians, who’d long resided in the area.
69 LAUREL GROVE, ROSS
Privacy, tranquility, and panoramic views - a very rare opportunity to own your very own rural retreat minutes from e City. is hilltop estate in Ross is on 2.6 acres with a beautifully designed and expansive main house. It has a casual elegance that seamlessly blends the indoor amenities with the outdoors. Gorgeous gardens, hobby vineyard, in nity pool, and extensive outdoor facilities. A must See.
O ered at $10,950,000 • www.69LaurelGrove.com
Joseph Gartland Moore
Gartland Moore Sarah
415.351.4681
415.309.5908
jmoore@mcguire.com
415.464.7484
skowalczyk@mcguire.com
DRE# 00987189 Sarah Kowalczyk
DRE# 01742287
Larkspur and Sausalito
69 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, LARKSPUR
is classic Larkspur home is light, open and inviting. Private, sunny backyard lawn & patio right o the great room. Nicely updated kitchen overlooks private back yard. Close to the park, Little League elds, transit, trails, historic downtown & great schools.
O ered at $879,000 | www.69Magnolia.com
415.412.7471
lmoore@mcguire.com
DRE# 01744042
263 GLEN DRIVE, SAUSALITO
Beautifully updated vintage bungalow nestled in a magical garden setting with enchanting views! is 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is in one of Sausalito’s best weather areas with excellent views of the bay & Angel Island. Good indoor-outdoor ow between the living areas, gardens and terrace. is is truly a unique, graceful, and artistic home.
