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• PIZZALINA Italian Pizzalina is the perfect place to relax and unwind
with friends, family and neighbors. Pizzas are handmade and cooked
in a wood oven; other classic Italian items include shrimp risotto and a
burrata antipasto dish. Menus change daily according to the seasonal
markets. 914 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.256.9780, pizzalina.com
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS AND GOOD FOOD IN THE BAY AREA EDITED BY MIMI TOWLE
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CORTE MADERA
BRICK & BOT TLE
California From private parties to catered
events, chef Bob
Simontacchi’s menu
offers seasonal selections made with local
ingredients. Enjoy
signature dishes like
orzo mac ‘n’ cheese
with smoked Gouda
and local favorites like
saffron fettucine and
tomato braised short
ribs. The restaurant
also hosts one of the
best happy hours in
town. 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.
Aside from the pizzas
and pastas, the menu
offers a variety of salads
and carb-free entrées.
223 Corte Madera Town
Ctr, 415.927.4400,
ilfornaio.com
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 guaran-
teed to satisfy. For a fun
addition to your din-
ing 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 musi-
cians at the well-known
piano bar. 1585 Casa
Buena Dr, 415.924.2081,
marinjoesrestaurant.com
PIG IN A PICKLE
Barbecue/American
Fresh, local ingredients
and the highest quality brisket, pork, ribs
and chicken comprise
the menu of this Town
Center eatery. Sauces
are crafted to represent the best American
barbecue regions, from
Memphis to South
Carolina. House made
pickles, buns and sausages will keep you
coming back. 341 Corte
Madera Town Center,
415.717.7093, pig
inapicklebbq.com
THE COUNTER
California/American
The folks at the Counter
have taken the “have
it your way” motto to a
whole new level. Known
for all-natural Angus
beef, turkey, chicken
and veggie burgers,
the restaurant also
offers a burger bowl
(all the ingredients
without the bun). And
if you want a martini
with your burger, no
problem—there’s a full
bar. 201 Corte Madera
Town Ctr 415.924.7000,
thecounterburger.com
