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AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS AND GOOD FOOD IN THE BAY AREA EDITED BY MIMI TOWLE
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CORTE MADERA
BLUE BARN GOURMET
American The first
Marin outpost of the
S.F.-based eatery has
proven very popular.
The menu includes
customizable salads,
toasted sandwiches,
soups and more, prepared with locally
harvested produce and
proteins. Try the Jersey
cow milk gelato from
Double 8 Dairy of West
Marin. Corte Madera
Town Ctr, 415.927.1104,
bluebarngourmet.com
b $$ S Í LD º
BOCA PIZZERIA Italian
This Italian-inspired
pizzeria utilizes
Northern California’s
bounty of seasonal
ingredients and
showcases local microbreweries and wine
country’s boutique
varietals. The menu
includes large selections of appetizers to
share, organic salads
when available, pastas,
local free-range poultry
and meats, desserts and
Neapolitan-style pizzas
with house-made mozzarella. 1544 Redwood
Hwy, 415.924.3021,
bocapizzeria.com
s $$ Í C LD º
MARIN JOE’S Italian
This Marin mainstay
has been around for
over 50 years. Choose
from a menu of soups,
salads, seafood, mes-quite-grilled or sautéed
meats and a plethora of
pasta options. For a fun
addition to your dining experience, order
the Caesar salad — the
server will prepare the
dressing at your table.
Not looking for a meal?
Enjoy a drink and hear
local musicians at the
well-known piano bar.
1585 Casa Buena Dr,
415.924.2081, marin
joesrestaurant.com
s $$ S C LD
PACIFIC CATCH
Pan-Asian The well-priced
menu features freshly
caught items and Pacific
Rim-inspired small or
main plates, including
wasabi bowls filled with
white or brown rice,
veggies and a choice
of chicken, beef or fish
(cooked or raw). Pacific
Catch is successfully
modeled after the Paia
Fish House on Maui,
down to the chalkboard
menu and Hawaiian
music. 133 Corte Madera
Town Ctr, 415.927.3474,
pacificcatch.com
s $$ S Í C LD º
WHO Justin and Tyler Catalana
WHAT Beer Hall and Rotisserie
WHERE Sausalito
The owners of Mill Valley Beer works opened Joinery earlier this year in the former Wellington’s Wine Bar space. The waterfront casual restaurant specializes
in rotisserie and local brews with favorites like a fried chicken sandwich with
shaved fennel or pulled pork tacos. The sleek wood interior features communal
tables and includes glass doors that open to an outdoor deck with views of the
bay. 300 Turney St, 415.766.8999, joineryca.com b $$ Í LD
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