by Tanya Henry
I am frequently asked why I live in Marin. One of the most commonly asked questions goes something like this: “How can you live in such a snooty, yuppie-ridden area where only white people live?” My response is typically, “There are many Marins.” I like to point out that Corte Madera and Bolinas couldn’t be more different from one another. How about Terra Linda and Tiburon? ’Nuf said.
CELEBRATE SAUSALITO On Saturday, April 18, I will be heading to Sausalito to attend their Made On Caledonia Street event, which celebrates the artists, chefs and merchants who produce Sausalito-made products. As if Sushi Ran and F3 weren’t good enough reasons to visit Caledonia, now places like the 1-year-old, family-owned Driver’s Market and Studio 333 are contributing to a growing and vibrant community in this sweet, off-the-beaten-path neighborhood. The event will include demonstrations, food sampling and more. Festivities are planned from 12-5pm and it’s free! For more information, visit facebook.com/madeinsausalito, or contact Jill Giordano at 415/331-7969, [email protected].
RAISE A GLASS Not only is this a fabulous way to enjoy food and wine from more than 20 different chefs and wineries in the North Bay, but Great Chefs & Wineries also supports an important cause—all proceeds benefit Lifehouse, an organization that serves people with developmental disabilities in Marin and Sonoma counties. Heidi Krahling of Insalata’s will handle the culinary host duties, while Huey Lewis serves as honorary chair. The evening begins with dinner in an outdoor tent and features small plates from many of the county’s favorite chefs. More than 20 wineries are also participating. An auction, live entertainment and much more are planned for this dinner, wine and cocktails event taking place on Saturday, April 18 from 6-11pm at the Clubhouse at Peacock Gap Golf Club, 333 Biscayne Dr., San Rafael. For more information, visit greatchefandwineries.org or call 415/526-5300.
TIME TO SIP! Some of the best wines are produced at the southern end of the Sonoma and Napa valleys in Carneros. And lucky for us—they are having a multi-winery open house on April 18-19, from 11am to 4pm. Taste wines—including new releases, enjoy live music and sample some delicious snacks. Each participating winery will offer their own special blend of activities to April in Carneros attendees. For a list of participating wineries and to purchase tickets, visit carneroswineries.org/events.
BEST-DRESSED CHEF Fashion model/actor-turned chef Daniel de la Falaise will be promoting his new cookbook, Nature’s Larder at an upcoming Cooks with Books Book Passage event at Left Bank in Larkspur. The Wales-born food-lover who lives in France happens to have a Tiburon connection and will be touching down in Marin next month. The dapper chef says that he approaches cooking as a sensual task and a celebration of quality ingredients involving as little interference as possible. Daniel de la Falaise gained his culinary chops at Harry’s Bar in London, later opening George, a private members club in London’s Mayfair with his great uncle Mark Birley. Today, he works as a private chef, growing many of his ingredients on his farm in southwest France. The $120 ticket includes dinner, wine, tax, tip and a signed copy of the book. Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm, at Left Bank, 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. For more information, call 415/927-0960, or visit bookpassage.com/cooks-with-books.
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Yes, there are many Marin’s. Some areas are a little more middle class, wannabe than others but overall the people are the same and they intend to keep it that way.