Marin Magazine - April 2020

SAN RAFAEL

AMICI’S EAST COAST PIZZERIA California A wide array of thin-crust pizzas, freshly made pastas and salads are the ticket here, along with flame-roasted lemon chicken wings, for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Gluten-free pizza crust is available. 1242 Fourth St,

415.455.9777, amicis.com

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BOIADEIRUS STEAK

Brazilian The picanha is the signature cut at this Brazilian-style steakhouse where gauchos carrying grilled meats on long swords cruise the room, offering portions of up to 10 meats.

A huge salad bar offers everything from fei-joada and potato salad to yucca and deviled eggs. 925 Fourth St,

628.253.5854, boiadeirus.com

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BRAZILIAN BREADS

Brazilian Brazilian street eats and the country’s famed pao de quejo are on offer at this catering and baking hub and take-out shop in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.

Naturally gluten-free cheesy bread and tapioca crepes pair well with Brazil’s native acai bowls, coffee and desserts or build your own sandwich with linguica or roasted eggplant.

brazilianbreads.com

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CARIBBEAN SPICES

Caribbean Jerk chicken
with just the right
amount of heat is a
menu highlight at this
brick-and-mortar San
Rafael extension of
chef-owner Frantz
Felix’s food truck of
the same name. Go for
the Caribbean sangria
and Haitian specialties
like griot or goat curry
and African American–
inspired versions of
creole snapper and sea-
food gumbo. 819 Fourth
St, 415.299.2680,
carribeanspicesdba.net
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GASPARE’S Italian Carved Moroccan-style plaster works grace the foyer at this boisterous, t wo-room spot. The room to the left hosts a busy bar where an Italian Cosmo cocktail is topped with Prosecco but anyplace is fine to try homemade gnocchi, veal scaloppini or a Sicilian style pizza with eggplant and feta. 200 Merrydale Road, 415.472.7101, gasparespizzeria.com s $$ S D

LAVIER CUSINE Mexican Free-range meat and fresh seafood are the focus at this all-organic eatery run by Gabriela and her husband Guillermo, who hails from Yucatán. Try the popular puffy fish tacos with slaw and black beans. Brunch is served on weekends until 2 p.m. 1025 C St, 415.295.7990, lavier latinfusion.com b $$ S LD BR º

LE COMPTOIR French

The owners of San Francisco’s Gamine have opened their second restaurant, this time in the heart of San Rafael. The bistro serves up traditional French favorites like beef cheeks bourguignon and onion soup gratinée in a chic and cozy setting. If you’re planning to go, call ahead. 1301 Fourth St,