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• MAYBECK’S American BIX and Fog City alums Erik Lowe
and Aaron Toensing serve inventive American standards like
St. Louis–style toasted raviolis and green chile-apple pie with
a cheddar cheese crust. The chefs explore regional culinary
traditions and translate them into a Northern Californian lexicon
as evidenced by their playful menu and a Negroni-centered bar.
3213 Scott St, 415.939.2726, maybecks.com s C D
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS AND GOOD FOOD IN THE BAY AREA EDITED BY MIMI TOWLE
Dine
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 buffalo milk gelato from
Double 8 Dairy of West
Marin. Corte Madera
Town Ctr, 415.927.1104,
bluebarngourmet.com
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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
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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 eat-
ery. 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
Ctr, 415.891.3265, pig
inapicklebbq.com
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FAIRFAX
123 BOLINAS California
Created by four friends
wanting to showcase
seasonal fare in a
relaxing, intimate
environment, this cozy,
one-room eatery offers
locally brewed beer,
small-production wines
and seasonal food along
with the view of Bolinas
Park through the floor-to-ceiling windows. 123
Bolinas St, 415.488.5123,
123bolinas.com
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BAREFOOT CAFE
American Chef Tony
Senehi prepares fresh
Californian dishes
made with local,
organic ingredients,
from sustainable
sources. A popular
brunch location, neighbors and tourists
come to this quaint
restaurant in the heart
of Fairfax for everything from their eggs
benedict to panna
Mesquite Clams with Sausage and Leeks
