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• VILLAGE SAKE Japanese Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former
Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman and talented Marin-based
restaurateur partners have opened an Izakaya — a Japanese style
community pub –– on Bolinas Street. In this compact space you’ll
find maki rolls and skewers, plus sake and craft beers. Closed
Tuesdays. 19 Bolinas Road, 415.521.5790, villagesake.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
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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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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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 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 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 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
Ctr, 415.891.3265, pig
inapicklebbq.com
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THE COUNTER
California/American
Customers can build
their own salads and
burgers with fresh
ingredients. Burgers
are made with all-natural Angus beef,
turkey, chicken or
bison. Gluten-free
options and a vegan
Charred Octopus
