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Out & About / DINE
JOE’S TACO LOUNGE
Mexican Joe’s serves
up fish tacos, burritos
and enchiladas as well
as more unusual items
like Mexican pizza, tofu
tostada and crab tostadas. Colorful interior
and quick service make
this a fun, easy stop.
If there are too many
unsupervised kids for a
peaceful meal, takeout
is easy too. If you stay,
grab a selection of hot
sauce bottles from the
wall and find your perfect match. 382 Miller
Ave, 415.383. 8164,
joestacolounge.com
b $$ S Í BLD
PIATTI RIS TORANTE
AND BAR Italian The
staff prides itself on
capturing the warm and
welcoming atmosphere
of a traditional Italian
trattoria. Get a table by
the window or on the
outdoor deck for a truly
exceptional view right
on the water. Peruse
the impressive selec-
tion of Italian wines
to accompany your
rustic seasonal meal.
625 Redwood Hwy,
415.380.2525, piatti.com
s $$ S Í C LD BR
PIAZZA D’ANGELO
Italian Family owned
for over 35 years, Piazza
D’Angelo evokes a tradi-
tional trattoria dining
experience. Enjoy a
variety of house made
pastas, meat and sea-
food dishes, wood fired
pizzas, and gluten free
offerings with organic
and locally sourced
ingredients. 22 Miller
Ave, 415.388.2000,
piazzadangelo.com
s $$ S Í C LD BR º
PIZZA ANTICA
Italian This Italian-inspired restaurant
in Strawberry Village
offers much more than
impeccably prepared
thin-crust pizzas.
The seasonal dishes
are created with local
ingredients and include
chopped salads, house-made pastas, and meat,
fish and fowl entrees,
such as the Tuscan fried
chicken and roasted
pork chop. 800 Redwood
Hwy, 415.383.0600,
pizzaantica.com
b $$ S LD BR º
PLA YA Mexican
Drawing inspiration
from travels and the
fresh, flavorful cuisine
served on the playa,
Peter Schumacher
and Bill and Vanessa
Higgins, have devel-
oped a menu that
blends locally sourced,
organic and sustainable
ingredients with a bar
highlighting a selection
of tequilas and mezcals.
41 Throckmorton Ave,
415.384.8871,
playamv.com
s $$ Í D
SHORELINE COFFEE
SHOP American Tucked
away at Tam Junction,
this coffee shop is a
funky diner with a
small-town feel. Check
out the mix of Mexican
and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline
Hwy, 415.388.9085
b $$ S Í BL BR
THE WHISK + SKILLET
American This daytime
eatery in Strawberry
Village serves all-day
breakfast and lunch
with plenty of egg
options to choose from
and Equator coffee to
boot. Lunch options
include soups, sandwiches and salads. 110
Strawberry Village,
415.380.1900
b $$ BL
THEP LELA Thai This
jewel is tucked away in
the back of Strawberry
Village. Diners come
for the tasty kee mao
noodles, pad thai, fresh
rolls and extensive
bar menu. It’s also a
great place for lunch.
615 Strawberry Village,
415.383.3444,
theplela.com
s $$ S Í LD
URBAN REMEDY Juice
With a selection of
juices, snacks and bowls
including plenty of
gluten-free, grain-free,
and low-glycemic-index
options, this is a popular stop. Raw desserts
round things out. Try
the namesake salad or
give the cashew milk
with cinnamon and
vanilla a shot to see
what Urban Remedy is
all about. 15 E Blithedale
Ave, 415.383.5300,
urbanremedy.com
$$ Í BLD
VASCO Italian Whether
you’re at a table, the bar
or the back counter, you
can expect an intimate
and tasty dining experience in this one-room
trattoria. Try one of the
pasta dishes or thin-crust wood-fired pizzas.
106 Throckmorton Ave,
415.381.3343, vasco
millvalley.com
s $$ S D
NOVATO
HOPMONK TAVERN
American The beer
garden–styled outdoor
patio and live music is
what keeps fans coming back to this Novato
brewhouse. Weekly
events include country
line dancing and open
mic nights with an
ample selection of beers
on tap to wash it all
down. 224 Vintage Way,
415.892.6200
hopmonk.com
s $$ S Í C LD
RUSTIC BAKERY
California Organic pas-
tries, breads, salads and
sandwiches are on the
menu here, including
daily seasonal specials.
Try the Marin Melt —
Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt.
Tam and Point Reyes
Toma cheeses grilled
on honey whole wheat,
served with dressed
baby greens and crisp
apple slices. 1407 Grant
Ave, 415.878.4952,
rusticbakery.com
b $$ S Í BLD BR
SAN ANSELMO
BAAN THAI CUISINE
Thai Known for its
mango sticky rice, this
restaurant is committed to bringing their
customers fresh, local
and seasonal food.
Warm up with the tom
kha soup or stave off the
heat with a lychee iced
tea. 726 San Anselmo
Ave, 415.457.9470,
baanthaimarin.com
b $$ LD
COMFORTS CAFE
American Established
in 1986, Comforts has a
cozy sit-down patio and
serves breakfast, lunch
and weekend brunch.
A large take-out section offers fresh bakery
items, seasonal salads,
soups, sandwiches and
even entrees for dinner
at home. Besides the
• GREEN CHILE
KITCHEN Mexican
Don’t let the name
fool you; while green
chilies are present
on the menu, many
other varieties are
also featured. From
the organic, house
made, blue corn tortillas to the red chile
chicken wings, this
restaurant located
in downtown San
Rafael offers a cornucopia of hues and
flavors. 1335 Fourth
St, 415.521.5691,
greenchilekitchen.com
b $$ S LD
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