Dine
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS AND GOOD FOOD IN THE BAY AREA EDITED BY MIMI TOWLE
Hangtown Fry at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael
BLUE BARN GOURME T
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, bluebarn
gourmet.com
Dad can enjoy a tasty
Thai crunch salad and
a glass of wine while
the little ones feast on
child-size portions of
pasta and pizza. 347
Corte Madera Town Ctr,
415.945.0401, cpk.com
BOCA PIZZERIA Italian
Good luck getting a
seat at this new indoor-outdoor family-friendly
pizzeria in the Village
at Corte Madera.
Owners Shah Bahreyni
and Sam Ramadan’s
142-seat eatery features Neapolitan-style
pizza topped with
imported San Marzano
tomatoes and fresh
house-made mozzarella. 1544 Redwood
Hwy, 415.924.3021,
bocapizzeria.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
• TERRAPIN CROSSROADS American Phil Lesh
opened this waterfront restaurant and music venue
serving fresh food and local talent. Veteran chef Chris
Hernandez 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
CORTE MADERA
BENISSIMO Italian
“Benissimo” means
“really really good” in
Italian. Happy Hour
daily 4 to 6: 30 p.m.
daily.
18 Tamalpais
Dr, 415.927.2316,
benissimos.com
BRICK & BOT TLE
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
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
LA MAISON DE LA
REINE Vietnamese A
refreshing change amid
the plethora of Italian,
Mexican and Chinese
options. The crunchy
cabbage chicken salad
with peanuts, fresh
spring rolls and combinations of pho are
popular menu items.
346 Corte Madera Town
Ctr, 415.927.0288
CALIFORNIA PIZZA
KITCHEN California/
Eclectic Be prepared
for chaos. Easy place to
bring the kids: Mom and
