• SORELLA CAFFE Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella,
which means “sister” in Italian, serves fresh Italian food with
a northern influence. Customer favorites include the cioppino,
butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight
is the giant wheel of Grana Padana cheese. And if that isn’t enough,
stop by for live music. 107 Bolinas Rd, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.com
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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
BOCA PIZZERIA Italian
This Italian-inspired
pizzeria utilizes
Northern California’s
bounty of seasonal
ingredients and
showcases local micro-breweries 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
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BRICK & BOT TLE
California Seasonal
selections made with
local ingredients are
the specialty here, with
service also available
for private parties and
catered events. Enjoy
signature dishes like
orzo mac ’n’ cheese
with smoked Gouda
and petrale sole and
tomato-braised short
ribs. The restaurant
has been voted “Best
Happy Hour,” by
Marin Magazine readers. 55 Tamal Vista
Blvd, 415.924.3366,
brickandbottle.com
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IL FORNAIO Italian
This upscale Italian
restaurant franchise’s
menu offers, aside from
the pizzas and pastas,
a variety of salads and
carb-free entrées. 223
Corte Madera Town Ctr,
415.927.4400,
ilfornaio.com
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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
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PIG IN A PICKLE
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.
Crab Cakes
