At the close of 2022, two long-dormant spaces were revitalized. Oahu native Zane Chess and partner Jeffrey Konen revived the Sausalito Market deli counter with fresh poke bowls and vintage Hawaiian décor at Gilligans Poke Shop. In downtown San Rafael, local residents Joe Carlo and Saandra Bowlus opened their third Pink Owl Coffee, adding their […]
Lighten the Thanksgiving preparation load with a little help from Marin’s artisan bake shops that are offering an extensive selection of sweet and savory additions for pre-order and pickup. • Two-month-old Madrona Bakery in downtown Mill Valley will prepare Parker House rolls made with pain de mie dough and pies (house-roasted pumpkin, farmers market apple […]
Gemma Edward Aron and Nicola Carey are stepping it up at Madrona bakery in downtown Mill Valley after its subtle September opening. Late last year, the duo took over the side street storefront restaurant from Ged Robertson (Watershed, Shoreline Coffee Shop) who, in 2002, outfitted it with a historic Alan Scott brick oven that turned […]