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Here's a unique recipe with multiple tastes that makes a great side dish with meat, or just eaten plain over rice. It's a French dish called Mireillade, a bell pepper ratatouille. Although it features bell peppers, I find the grapes and lemons make the dish.</div>
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Preparation time: 15 minutes<br />
Cooking time: 180 minutes<br />
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3 red peppers<br />
3 yellow peppers<br />
3 green peppers<br />
1/2 cup Black olives <br />
1/2 cup Green olives (I used Castelvetrano) <br />
1 to 2 lemons (according to taste)<br />
Salt & Pepper<br />
Olive oil<br />
A large bunch of seedless grapes (I used Sun World's <a href="http://www.sun-world.com/products/grapes/adora-seedless-black-grapes">Adora Seedless</a>® Black Grapes)<br />
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Wash all ingredients, cut the peppers into small to medium squares, olives in half. Wash the lemons and cut into very thin slices leaving the skin on and quarter. Remove the grapes from the stems and wash, leaving whole. You can use other grape varieties, but you'll want to consider the taste blending when you also choose the varieties of black and green peppers to make a complimentary mix of flavors. I do recommend grape varieties with a large size so they don't turn into raisins and have enough juice to blend into the lemon slices.</div>
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Take a large shallow sheet pan, one that you can layer the ingredients as flat as possible. Mix and layer all the ingredients into the pan. Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients in the pan, and salt and pepper to taste. The ingredients will be reduced to about half through cooking.</div>
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Bake for 3 hours at 300° F, stirring regularly (about every 1/2 hour).<br />
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Here is the finished product I kept warm in a small crock pot (not all would fit into the pot at a time). I served it with turkey to raves from friends. The grapes add a sweetness and turn the lemon slices into sour candy-like pieces. I learned about Sun World grapes while consulting (non-food related) for Sun World. Sun World has developed proprietary varieties that are larger and more flavorful, in my opinion, than the usual grapes at the market. These remind me of premium grapes I ate in Japan, and had not ever seen in the market in the US (back in the 70s). I snatch any of their varieties up whenever I see them at Safeway.</div>
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Restaurants open, restaurants close. Here's a few more that closed since I last updated the closures:<br />
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<i>Corte Madera</i><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2010/02/something-new-in-corte-madera.html">SEA Thai Bistro</a><br />
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<i>Larkspur</i><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2011/08/enchanted-evening.html">The Tavern at Lark Creek</a><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-dungeness-crab.html">Yankee Pier</a><br />
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<i>Mill Valley</i><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2008/05/did-lemony-snicket-write-script-for-my.html">Champagne French Bakery & Cafe</a><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2007/06/flatfooted-it-to-flatbread-heaven.html" target="_blank">Small Shed Flatbreads</a><br />
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<i>Novato</i><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2009/09/translation-problem.html" target="_blank">La Hacienda Taqueria</a><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2009/08/won-many-awards.html" target="_blank">Phyllis' Giant Burgers</a> (San Rafael location open)<br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-of-those-drive-by-and-recircles.html" target="_blank">Tuscany Country Grill</a><br />
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<i>San Rafael</i><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2006/11/italian-with-middle-eastern-flair.html">Hanna's</a><br />
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<i>Sausalito</i><br />
<a href="http://mtkilimonjaro.blogspot.com/2014/09/bio-little-french-twist-in-sausalito.html">Bio</a><br />
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It's that time of year again -- Beaujolais Nouveau, the “first wine” of the harvest season is being fêted at Larkspur's Left Bank Brasserie November 20. The celebration features Georges Dubœuf, Beaujolais-Villages, Nouveau, 2014 ($9.00 per glass, $27.00 per carafe, $36.00 per bottle), plus a celebratory $46.00 three-course prix fixe menu available for lunch and dinner in addition to the restaurant's regular à la carte offerings. The prix fixe price excludes beverage, tax, and gratuity and each course can also be served à la carte. The menu, with al la cart pricing as well is:</div>
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Terrine de jambon persillée, céleri-rave a la graine de moutarde</div>
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herbed ham terrine, whole grain mustard, celery root salad, garlic crouton</div>
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Quenelle de poisson sauce Nantua $15.75</div>
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traditional baked fish dumpling, crayfish sauce</div>
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Le bœuf Bourguignon $26.00</div>
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24 hour Beaujolais marinated beef stew with aromatic vegetables,</div>
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bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms</div>
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La tarte amandine aux poires et cassis, crème a la pistache $8.00</div>
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Burgundy style pear and huckleberry almond tart,</div>
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pistachio whipped créme fraîche</div>
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Left Bank Brasserie Larkspur</div>
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507 Magnolia Avenue</div>
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Larkspur, CA 94939</div>
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(415) 927-3331</div>
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<a href="http://www.leftbank.com/">www.LeftBank.com</a></div>
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Did you know the Best Lil' Pork House in Corte Madera now has brunch on weekends? One day running morning errands I saw a big sign announcing brunch from the freeway and thought that "I've got to try this!". Turning around swiftly at the next exit, I headed back. </div>
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I popped in the entrance and the friendly staff seated me right away and noticed that even in the morning there are trays of popcorn and peanuts waiting on all the tables. There are new pool tables in the bar area.</div>
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I chose the ham and eggs that day which is basically scrambled eggs with chopped ham and cheddar cheese accompanied by potatoes, fruit and well-buttered thick Texas toast ($11.95). The eggs tasted real (as opposed to hotel free breakfast eggs I've been having lately) and I was satisfied with this weekend morning comfort food. The service was prompt, the place was clean and the staff checked in with me at appropriate intervals. All in all it was a great start to my day.</div>
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There are now three locations, the original San Rafael, the Corte Madera, and later this month Alameda. The Corte Madera location is the only one serving brunch at this time.</div>
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Best Lil' Pork House<br />
60 Madera Blvd.<br />
Corte Madera, CA 94925<br />
(415)927-RIBS<br />
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2042 4th Street<br />
San Rafael, CA 94901<br />
(415) 457-7675<br />
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523 S Shore Center West<br />
Alameda, CA 94501<br />
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Sausalito's California Caviar Company will host a caviar and champagne tasting as part of the Sausalito Woman's Club Preservation Society (SWCPS) Harvest Festival from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday September 27, 2014. Guests will mingle around the communal table while SWCPS is pouring the champagne to complement the Caviar tasting at the same time as experts talk about the nuances and contrasting flavors of caviar. Among the caviars California Caviar Company offers is the highly coveted Premium Black Caviar, and their signature caviars include those that are infused with bacon, Bourbon, truffle and saffron. </div>
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$25 – Silver Tasting – One glass of MUMM Sparkling Wine and 3 tastes of caviar with the works (2 Signature caviars and 1 Premium Black Caviar)</div>
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$35 – Gold Tasting - One glass of MUMM Sparkling Wine and 3 tastes of caviar with the works (1 Signature caviars and 2 Premium Black Caviars)</div>
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There are limited seatings at different times to ensure the best experience for all. For more information and to purchase tasting tickets, click this link:<br />
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The event is a fundraiser and general admission is $40. Other local artisan food, beverage and wine purveyors will also be there. Enjoy meeting them while enjoying works of local artists and live music with jazz artist, Francesca Lee.</div>
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It all began in Larkspur 20 years ago with the original Left Bank. It has grown to be a family of three restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area headed up by Propriétaire and CEO Ed Levine and Chief Culinary Officer Roland Passot.</div>
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From September 18 through 27 the celebration will showcase on the dinner menu classic from-the-past items: La Quenelle Lyonnaise with scallop and salmon mousse and a saffron cream sauce; La Tarte Lyonnaise (in the style of Chef Passot’s hometown), a leek and onion tart with applewood smoked bacon; La Bouillabaisse, a fragrant seafood stew from Marseille served with rouille croutons; and Coq au Vin, chicken stewed with red wine, pearl onions, lardons and mushrooms.</div>
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Many alumni who have taken a turn at the Left Bank are now names in the industry. A press release notes, "On the occasion of this milestone anniversary, Levine and Passot note with great pride the number of culinary luminaries who have able to propel their careers thought their association over the years with Left Bank. These include Richard Reddington, Proprietor, Redd and Reddwood; Shelly Lindgren co-founder, A-16 and SPQR; Todd Kniess, Bistro Liaison; Ralph Hershom, formerly Beverage Director with La Cirque and now at Ralph’s Wine and Spirits in Rye, NY; Erik Romme, Executive Chef Menlo Grill at the Stanford Park Hotel; Erik Oberholtzer, founder Tender Greens; Sean Canavan, Regional Chef Tender Greens; Michel Tersiguel, owner and Executive Chef of Tersiguel’s in Ellicott City, Maryland; Jim Vandercook, CEO of Eddie V’s; and Mario Vega, Managing Partner, Eddie V’s Restaurants, Inc. Levine adds, "I vividly remember the day in 1994 when the New York Times' Bryan Miller heralded the restaurant and then Focus Magazine ranked us the top North Bay new dining spot, ahead of French Laundry. Later that same year we were featured in Gourmet Magazine.""</div>
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Currently Chef de Cuisine Fabrice Marcon is responsible for the menu, with emphasis on seasonal, often locally sourced organic ingredients. </div>
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The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursdan from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday brunch at 11 a.m.</div>
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507 Magnolia Ave.<br />
Larkspur, CA 94939<br />
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<a href="http://www.leftbank.com/home_larkspur">www.leftbank.com/home_larkspur</a><br />
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Bio started in San Francisco, and now its Sausalito location is not only open, but beckons with French hospitality. The window denotes that its menu has an emphasis on crepes, and it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.</div>
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Enjoy watching a French television channel while waiting for your order. Bio is owned and run by Sylvie Krawec, who will greet you, seat you and do all the tasks, including cooking to bring you a meal which is local, organic, and with many gluten free options.</div>
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I think this is the only place in Marin to serve galettes, a buckwheat crepe that is gluten-free. The restaurant is also potato-free according to Sylvie. The Galette with vegetable of the day ($14) has a choice of filling featuring chicken, jambon de Paris, duck confit or smoked salmon. I chose the jambon de Paris.</div>
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I cut open the galette to find the filling also included a white cheese. The dish was accompanied by the vegetable of the day, a mix of finely sliced summer squash and red peppers which was sauteed in a little olive oil and herbs.</div>
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I enjoyed the food, beautiful decor, and not to mention the French TV so much I had to return for a second visit the next day. I changed it up by ordering a Bio Croque-Monsieur ($8) with vegetable of the day. That day's vegetable was a ratatouille freaturing very finely sliced vegetables. Summer squash, zucchini, onions and I think eggplant that made a nice addition to the sandwich. The surprise was that the sandwich base is a gluten-free thick slice of brioche, topped with ham, cheese and Béchamel sauce.</div>
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2633 Bridgeway</div>
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Sausalito, CA 94965</div>
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Sausalito has its own Halal Indian & Pakistani restaurant in Marin City, the BBQ N Curry House. Shahid and Sana Saracha have poured their hearts into making their offerings with care and giving friendly service. Besides being Halal, where the animals are killed humanely, the dishes are prepared with whole herbs and spices for the most part, which means you get all the flavor, without stomach upset. </div>
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The yogurt used in the mango lassi ($1.99), and other dishes, is house made and it tastes exceptionally fresh. </div>
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This special dish - Aloo Keema ($12.99), roasted potatoes simmered with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, ginger and special spices will get you hooked. It is a very simple dish but elevated by the ginger and 'special spices'. Half of this came home with me and shared with a friend that had dropped by, who kept making 'mmm.. mmm' noises as he polished it off.</div>
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The service was great and the owners were friendly. If you want to catch a plate here soon, you'll need to show up before <span style="text-align: justify;">Shahid and Sana take a vacation from September 25 to October 13, reopening October 14, 2014.</span></div>
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Are Hatch Chiles on your radar? </div>
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These beauties are only in season a few weeks each summer, and still available for a couple weeks at our bay area <a href="http://blog.molliestones.com/post/93796594901/get-your-fix-hatch-chiles-are-coming-to-a-mollie" target="_blank">Mollie Stone's Markets</a>. Hatch Chiles are only grown in the Mesilla Valley of New Mexico, and its season is in August and September.</div>
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I got my hands on some fresh ones and took them to a friend's house for a birthday barbecue. First I split them so that the flat side would rest well on the grill.</div>
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Then these prepped chiles got a quick bath in a fresh lemon and olive oil mixture I whisked together.</div>
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With the oil marinade, it's not surprising that these flamed up a bit on the grill.</div>
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Nicely grilled, the Hatch Chiles made a nice addition to the summer's bounty of grilled vegetables.</div>
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There are other ways to preserve the experience year round, with dried Hatch Chiles, Hatch Chili powder and a peppy Hatch Salsa. <a href="http://www.melissas.com/" target="_blank">Melissa's</a> makes the Hatch Chile powder and the Hatch Salsa. Melissa's also provides fresh Hatch Chiles by the case to Mollie Stone's. A Hatch Chile cookbook is available for sale at Mollie's as well, with 176 pages of Hatch Chile inspiration.</div>
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The Hatch Chiles I bought were pretty mild with only a slight kick. The Hatch Salsa was a little spicier.</div>
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I brought the salsa to the birthday barbecue as well. My friends gave it a thumbs up and it disappeared fast. Mollie Stone's is celebrating the season not only with roasts at it's various San Francisco bay area locations, but its delis and bakeries are including it in some seasonal dishes, such as twice baked potatoes with Hatch Chiles, a Hatch Chile corn bread, and I even saw a Hatch Chile Relleno Casserole in its Sausalito store. Celebrate the Hatch Chiles as part of the fleeting fall season. And if you need another reason, a medium-sized fresh Hatch Chile has as much vitamin C as six oranges!</div>
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Enjoy Mill Valley blog reports that the former space of Champagne in Mill Valley is the intended home of a new modern Mexican restaurant "Playa". Karen Goldberg, owner of Mill Valley's TamalPie has big plans for it. Read more at <a href="http://www.enjoymillvalley.com/-blog/tamalpie-owner-to-open-playa-a-modern-mexican-restaurant-in-former-champagne-space-downtown?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EnjoyMillValley-Blog+%28Enjoy+Mill+Valley+-++BLOG%29&utm_content=FaceBook" target="_blank">Enjoy Mill Valley</a>.</div>
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The "Sailor" ($11.95) has a hamburger patty, two eggs, grilled mushrooms and onions piled on rye toast with a topping of cheddar cheese. This is definitely filling and indicated for those who need the calories to row the boat.</div>
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All the offerings are neatly listed on adjacent blackboards. I chose the Mole "El Huarache Loco" ($10). It is described as "Veronica's recipe for chicken mole comes from her family's restaurant in Mexico City". Veronica is the owner and started this in La Cocina in San Francisco, a nonprofit food business incubator. El Huarache Loco is one of its success stories.</div>
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The mole was deep, rich and very satisfying. I detected hints of dark chocolate. It was accompanied by rice and creamy beans as well as tortillas. The service was prompt despite a hungry throng in the restaurant.</div>
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Next county north of Marin is the place where Stan and Susan Devoto started their 20-acre farm in 1976 with a diversity of crops, including more than 50 varieties of heirloom apples. Grown on the Goldridge soil of Sonoma county, 6,500 apple trees form the basis of Devoto Orchards Cider, and new brand, Golden State cider. Currently, Devoto Orchards Cider is owned and operated by Jolie Devoto and Hunter Wade.</div>
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The semi-dry Devoto Orchards Cider is pressed and fermented in stainless steel to preserve its bright acidity of the fruit and the aromas. There are several opportunities in August to taste and enjoy hard ciders sourced from the Devoto's organic and heirloom apples, as well as meet the owners.</div>
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August 23: 3:15 to 6:15 p.m. on a 150-foot yacht during Seven Stills first annual "I'm on a Boat" event. There will be 29 breweries and catered bites for 370 guests on a 3-hour tour while also listening to DJ curated tunes. Devoto will pour with sister cidery, Golden State Cider. Tickets are $100 for General Admission and $200 for the VIP Whiskey Lounge. Purchase tickets <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/seven-stills-presents-im-on-a-boat-tickets-12279515361" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Devoto Orchards will also be participating in the Taste of Petaluma same day, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 23. Devoto will be pouring alongside 40 participating restaurants and breweries. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased <a href="http://tasteofpetaluma.org/tickets.taste.of.petaluma.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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August 24: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Santa Rosa's Farm to Fermentation Festival. Devoto will participate in the cider and cheese pairing activities and libations lounge. The event is at the Santa Rosa Finley Community Center. Buy tickets <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/707234" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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August 27: Golden State Cider, Devoto's sister brand, will debut with a public party start at 4 p.m. at the <a href="http://www.southsidesf.com/" target="_blank">Southside Spirit House</a> in San Francisco.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Mary's Place in Novato highlights it's crepes as a speciality, the large sign at the top of the building reading "Mary's Place Crepes". Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner it is a versatile and friendly place with a real Mary who serves and oversees to be sure you have a good experience. Although she didn't serve me this visit, I could see her watchful eye over my service and hot food coming out. The house was not full, yet there were quite a few parties and it seemed that staff was on its game.</span><br />
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The crepe was dubbed "The Favorite" ($9.95). It even looks better when you see the tasty filling. It contains sausage, mushrooms, spinach, scrambled eggs and Swiss cheese. The home fries were dressed up with fresh and crisp chopped green onions. I enjoyed my meal and the thoughtful refills of my ice tea as I started my day with a fragrant and delicious treat. </div>
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Do you know about Chinese Valentine's Day? It is August 2, and Fang Restaurant in San Francisco is celebrating with a special one night only dish for romantics. Chef Kathy Fang is cooking up Heart-Warming Spicy Beef Noodle Soup for Two ($15). The noodle dish features a rich, flavorful broth made from beef bones, short rib, aromatics, and peppercorns, and is served with rice noodles and succulent pork wontons. Couples who order the special dish to share will also receive two sets of beautiful, satin-wrapped chopsticks which symbolize romantic love and are often gifted to newlyweds in the Chinese culture to encourage fertility. </div>
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The background to this day is a love story between the Weaver girl (symbolizing Vega) and the Cowherd (symbolizing Altair). They were in love but because their love was not allowed, they were banished to opposite sides of the Silver River (Milky Way), but once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, a flock of magpies form a bridge to reunite the lovers for one day. Thus a pair of magpies came to symbolize marital happiness and faithfulness. Currently in urban China people take the opportunity to buy flowers, especially blue roses symbolizing hopeful love as well as chocolates to gift their sweethearts.</div>
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Bastille Day cometh! Whether you are French or not have fun celebrating the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille. On the day, July 14, Left Bank Brasserie in Larkspur will be celebrating in style with staff dressed in Moulin Rouge garb, as well as decorations in same theme, plus live music, and caricature artist Jon Casey will be available to sketch guests from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by Orgue de Barbarie musician Michel Michelis who will play from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Besides the regular menu, celebratory al la carte menu specials will be served. Selected menu items include smoked pistachio sausage wrapped in brioche dough with lamb’s lettuce salad and truffle sauce; herb rubbed Provençal roasted rack of pork with porcini sauce, green beans and baked potatoes; and Provençal fish stew with branzino, local snapper, mussels, clams and prawns served with garlic toasts and spicy aioli.</div>
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Anna Haighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01322505190424736466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687372.post-26525340440383172012014-06-27T12:03:00.000-07:002014-06-27T12:03:46.552-07:00Point Reyes Farmers Market Opens June 28<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Caterer Missy Will brings on the appetizers for summer with her quick and easy recipes, among the items will be a strawberry treat wtih Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese and Molly Meyerson's Little Wing Farm strawberry. She'll also make a BBQ shrimp dish paired with Wild Blue Farm's fresh basil.</div>
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I spied a notice on the former El Patio location on Bridgeway in Sausalito. The former Crêpe o Chocolat in San Francisco transformed into Bio, a French cafe in 2012. Now Bio is opening a new outpost in Sausalito, and according to its website the new location will be open July 1, 2014. Bio offers a gluten free menu with organic vegan and vegetarian options. Lunch items include baguette sandwiches, soup and salads ranging from $5 to $8 at its San Francisco cafe. Ooh la la!</div>
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Larkspur resident Andrew Chun and Jan Wing of Kentfield recently re-opened Schroeder's near the Embarcadero Center in San Francisco. The managing partners remodeled the interior, keeping historical highlights and keeping the comfortable feeling that has prevailed in its last 120 years. Schroeder's reopened with dinner service in May, and is now open for lunch as well. It's updated hours are:</div>
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The Renaissance Center in San Rafael is the temporary home of Uchiwa Ramen, which is expected to open in its own space on B Street in San Rafael in August 2014. The co-owners, San Rafael’s Kevin Fong and Corte Madera’s Benson “Ben” Yang have been honing their recipes for authentic Japanese ramen at the center and gaining loyal followers for several months. Currently open on Mondays and Tuesdays for lunch (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) at the Renaissance Center at 1115 3rd St. in San Rafael.</div>
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Kevin and Ben love noodles, and also aim to provide a welcoming atmosphere much like you were visiting their home kitchen for a friendly meal. Currently Uchiwa Ramen offers Tonkatsu Ramen ($8.88), Shoyu Ramen ($8.88), Miso Ramen ($9.88), Shio Ramen ($8.88) and Vegetarian Ramen ($8.88) with an option for extras such as Roasted Black Garlic Seasoning ($.88) or Spicy Roasted Chili Seasoning (mild, spicy or extra spicy ($.88). A surprise was how many customers enjoy a bit of spice in their ramen. In addition, there is a changing menu of ramen-friendly sides such as Spam musubi, chicken lollipops, and gyoza. The broths are made from scratch and toppings are mostly locally sourced.</div>
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I had difficulty choosing my first taste of Uchiwa ramen. Having lived in Japan, I'm particularly fond of ramen, and have brought home a number of books on ramen (in Japanese with LOTS of photos) over the years. I finally settled on a classic, Shoyu Ramen which consisted of a savory soy sauce broth, chashu (pork slice), soft boiled egg, fish cake and some veggies like moyashi (mung bean sprouts), mushroom, bok choy, sliced bamboo shoots, and green onion. </div>
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Anna Haighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01322505190424736466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687372.post-64511670399057739122014-06-06T17:05:00.000-07:002014-06-07T11:31:44.633-07:00Summer cooking camp with The Culinary Dudes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chef Scott Davis started his cooking career early, at age seven to earn a merit badge while in Cub Scouts. From there he continued cooking while earning a degree in Early Childhood Education AND a degree from Le Cordon Bleu Program at the California Culinary Academy.<br>
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Sounds like the perfect background for creating and running summer cooking camps for kids.<br>
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This summer The Culinary Dudes are offering the following camps:<br>
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Summer Cooking Camp-June 16-19-All Ages-Gross Foods You Can Eat<br>
Summer Cooking Camp-June 23-26-All Ages-International Cuisine<br>
Summer Cooking Camp-July 7-10-TEENS-International Cuisine<br>
Summer Cooking Camp-July 14-17-All Ages-Healthy Meals and Snacks<br>
Summer Cooking Camp-July 21-24-TEENS-Healthy Meals and Snacks<br>
Summer Cooking Camp-July 28-31-All Ages-The Americas<br>
Summer Cooking Camp-August 4-7-TEENS-The Americas<br>
Summer Cooking Camp-August 11-14-All Ages-Seasonal Cooking 2<br>
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Not only that, but there is a Single Parent Family scholarship rate of $200, that's $100 off the regular rate of $300. There is also the possibility of a scholarship as the "Dudes" are offering two free scholarships for each of the sessions that are running. See the website for more detail.<br>
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The Culinary Dudes offer classes in San Rafael, Napa and Sacramento.<br>
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<a href="http://www.culinarydudeontour.com/">www.culinarydudeontour.com</a><div><a target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">info@theculinarydude.com</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> or 971-30-DUDES(38337) for specifics</span></div>Anna Haighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01322505190424736466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687372.post-63472357848401028852014-05-29T08:16:00.000-07:002014-05-30T13:07:39.828-07:00Tiburon Tavern celebrates Tiburon's 50th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Celebrate with Tiburon Tavern May 30 for the town of Tiburon's 50th birthday. At lunch or dinner order “The Bees Knees” -Woodstock Honey Bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup, served with a small order of Fried Herbed Rice Balls with lemon thyme aioli all for only $2. One order per adult at the table only.<br />
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Tiburon Tavern<br />
1651 Tiburon Blvd.<br />
Tiburon, CA 94920<br />
(415) 435-5996<br />
<a href="http://lodgeattiburon.com/amenities/tiburon-tavern">http://lodgeattiburon.com/amenities/tiburon-tavern</a>/Anna Haighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01322505190424736466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687372.post-15465296792636780062014-05-23T03:55:00.000-07:002014-05-23T03:56:55.756-07:00DeLoach Vineyards' Pinot Classic Paulée Dinner<div style="text-align: justify;">
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The Pinot Classic Paulée Dinner at DeLoach Vineyards will feature food by Michou Cornu, Director of Cuisine and Hospitality at Boisset Family Estates who will prepare a three-course, Pinot-inspired menu. In Burgandy France, the original Paulées celebrated the end of harvest where the winemakers would enjoy a meal out of a sauté pan and bring a special bottle of wine to share.</div>
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Dine al fresco and rub elbows with the wine personalities including more than 15 winemakers on site, such as Arista Winery, Bacigalupi Vineyards, Benovia Winery, Bucher Vineyard, C. Donatiello Winery, Davis Family Wines, DeLoach Vineyards, Hartford Family Winery, Iron Horse Vineyards, La Crema, La Follette, J. Vineyards & Winery, Joseph Swan Vineyards, Kosta Browne, Merry Edwards Winery, Russian Hill Estate Winery, Siduri Wines, Thomas George Estates, Trione Vineyards and Winery, Williams Selyem. Of course these winemakers will bring special bottles of wine, and you are invited to bring yours as well. Because the number of people will be larger than can accommodate a meal out of one sauté pan, so to should you bring multiple bottles or a magnum of your choice of wine to bring. Bring a wrap, and ladies, leave the stilettos at home unless you want to be trapped in the lawn. This is a once in a lifetime type event, and TOMORROW, May 24 from 6 p.m. To insure your ticket, call ahead to the vineyard, online sales have ended but there are a few seats left. The cost is $250 per person.</div>
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DeLoach Vineyards<br />
1791 Olivet Rd.<br />
Santa Rosa, CA 95401<br />
707.755.3309<br />
<a href="http://www.deloachvineyards.com/">www.deloachvineyards.com</a>Anna Haighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01322505190424736466noreply@blogger.com0