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Out & About / DINE
biryani and basil garlic nan. Try the thali
menu (offered at lunch),
a selection of several
Indian dishes served
at once. 24 Sunnyside
Ave, 415.384.8241,
prabhindiankitchen.com
b $$ S Í LD
SHORELINE COFFEE
SHOP American Tucked
away in a parking lot
at Tam Junction, this
coffee shop is a funky
diner with a small-town feel. Check out
the mix of Mexican and
traditional breakfast
fare. 221 Shoreline Hwy,
415.388.9085
b $$ S Í BL BR
SOL FOOD Puerto Rican
This Marin favorite
has opened in Mill
Valley, still serving
up everyone’s favorite
Puerto Rican cuisine.
The line can get long,
but the food is well
worth it. 401 Miller Ave,
415.380.1986,
solfoodrestaurant.com
$$ S BLD
TAM TAM RAMEN Pan
Asian Ramen options
and more as in bao sliders, wonton nachos and
pan-fried gyoza made
fresh to order, with
sushi and salads from
Whole Foods and Urban
Remedy in the grab-and-go cooler. For those
dining in, opt from an
array of sake, beer and
wine to complete the
meal. 745 E Blithedale
Ave, 415.381.3900,
genjiweb.com
$$ LD
THE WHISK + SKILLE T
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. 125
Strawberry Village,
415.380.1900,
whiskandskillet.com
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
BOCA PIZZERIA Italian
Enjoy authentic pizza
prepared with fresh
mozzarella made
in-house daily and
tomatoes imported
from Italy. Other menu
items include grilled
rosemary chicken sandwiches and braised beef
short rib pappardelle.
Enjoy weekly specials,
such as 50 percent off
all wines by the bottle
on Wednesdays and
half off draft beers on
Thursdays. 454 Ignacio
Blvd, 415.883.2302,
bocapizzeria.com
b S Í C LD
BOCA TAVERN
American Bring a
date or celebrate a
special event at this
classic steak house,
which features wholesome American fare.
Favorites include
the mac ’n’cheese
croquettes, hanger
steak and duck-fat
fries. 340 Ignacio Blvd,
415.883.0901,
bocasteak.com
s $$$ S Í C LD º
CHIAN TI CUCINA
Italian This cozy eatery
features an array of
Italian and American
choices, including a
long list of pastas; try
the house-made ravioli
cooked up by chef Edgar
DeLon. 7416 Redwood
Hwy, 415.878.0314,
chiantinovato.com
b $$$ S Í D º
HILLTOP 1892 California
In a historic country
estate in Novato with
sweeping views, enjoy
classic favorites with
a California flair.
There’s a private banquet room for special
events. 850 Lamont Ave,
415.893.1892,
hilltop1892.com
s $$$ S Í C LD BR º
HOPMONK TAVERN
American The beer
garden–styled outdoor
patio and live music is
what keeps fans coming back to this Novato
brewhouse. Weekly
events include country
line dancing and open
mic nights with an
ample selection of beers
on tap to wash it all
down. 224 Vintage Way,
415.892.6200
hopmonk.com
s $$ S Í C LD
MARVIN’S
RESTAURANT
American Voted “Best
Breakfast in Novato,”
this spot is known for
serving up generous
portions of American-style breakfast and
lunch fare at a great
value. The corned beef
hash, benedicts and
superb service attract
a consistent crowd all
year round. 1112 Grant
Ave, 415.892.4482
$ S Í BL
RUSTIC BAKERY
California Organic pastries, 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 $$ S Í BLD BR
THE SPEAKEASY
American There’s nothing like the comfort
of a solid burger and
beer when you’re kicking back and watching
the game, and the
Speakeasy provides
you with just that.
In addition to the 10
beers on tap, you can go
beyond traditional pub
grub with treats like a
deconstructed salmon
salad. 504 Alameda del
Prado, 415.883.7793,
thespeakeasynovato.com
s $$ LD BR º
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
Beignet at Salito’s, Sausalito
