The West Marin Culture Shop
Foodies and vinophiles of Marin need one thing and one thing only for the holidays…well, maybe two things—good food and good wine. Although many places in Marin County cater to the taste buds of both bougie and bohemian alike, it can be hard to find the right gift that strikes that perfect balance to please any palate.
But in West Marin (downtown Point Reyes Station, to be more specific), there is a shop that has just about everything one could possibly need to make a wine-loving foodie go weak at the knees. That’s right; it’s time to take a nice, scenic drive out toward the coast and stop by to stock up on holiday gifts at the West Marin Culture Shop.
The West Marin Culture Shop has it all: wine, chocolate, perfectly fermented delights, fantastic books for foodies, cured meats, cheeses and enough miscellaneous items to stuff more than a few stockings. The selection available in the shop is beautifully curated and unpretentious without sacrificing quality. In other words, it’s hard to imagine a local foodie/vinophile not loving a culture shop holiday gift. Plus, Wild West Ferments operates in and with the West Marin Culture Shop; though remember that it is best to keep certain items like sauerkraut in the fridge rather than under a Christmas tree.
The West Marin Culture Shop is open Thursday through Monday from 11am to 5pm, located at 80 4th St. in Point Reyes Station. wildwestferments.com
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