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Taco Tuesdays in Marin

From street-style tacos to mouthwatering margaritas, these hotspots are serving up all the flavor you need to spice up your week.

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Top Chinese Restaurants

Whether you're in the mood for delicious dim sum or weeknight takeout, here are some of our favorite Chinese spots.

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Marin Restaurants & Bars

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The Baan Thai Cuisine

Casual, upscale Thai eatery elevating fresh, local ingredients into innovative specialties.
San Anselmo

Marché Restaurant

French bistro boasting creations made with farmer's-market finds, plus boutique wines & a patio.
Ross

Red Rooster Brick Oven

Family-run restaurant specializing in wood-stone pizzas and American-Italian comfort food.
San Rafael

Humbowl

Fast casual spot serving healthy, veggie-and-protein-forward bowls and salads.
San Rafael
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Our Top Picks

Our roundups of favorite places to eat, drink and play.
Top Shows (week of 4/26)
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Mother's Day (Northern/Central Marin)
Here are some tasty ways to celebrate Mother's Day.
Mother's Day Specials (Southern Marin)
Here are some tasty ways to celebrate Mother's Day.
New Restaurants in April & May
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Featured Events

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San Rafael
Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center
2026 DocLands Documentary Film Festival
Celebrate the art of documentary film through stories that inspire, challenge and entertain.
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April 30, 2026
Event Date:
April 30 - May 3
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Mill Valley
Sweetwater Music Hall
Karla Bonoff at Sweetwater Music Hall
Legendary singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff brings her timeless, soul-stirring sound to Sweetwater for an intimate concert.
Event Date:
April 30, 2026
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Forest Knolls
Paper Mill Creek Saloon
Deep Thicket Dwellers @ Paper Mill Creek Saloon
This four-piece ensemble blends Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gypsy Jazz, and a touch of John Hartford-inspired playfulness into their own signature style.
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April 30, 2026
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Marin County Vegan Chef Challenge 2026
Join us for a month-long celebration of new vegan dishes all over Marin County!
Event Date:
May 1, 2026
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May 1 - 31
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The Barfly Podcast

We chat with the makers & the shakers in the local food & bar scene.
Season 4

Barfly Podcast: Heidi Krahling (Insalata's)

We chat with celebrated chef/restaurateur Heidi Krahling, owner of Insalata's and the leader of ExtraFoods Souper Food Kitchen.
Released:
April 12, 2024
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Season 4

Barfly Podcast: Scott Jampol (Sausalito Liquor Company)

We chat with Scott Jampol, hospitality marketing wiz + founder of Sausalito Liquor Company.
Released:
October 31, 2023
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Season 4

Barfly Podcast: Larry Mindel

We chat with Larry Mindel, restaurant legend, and the man behind both Poggio and Copita.
Released:
September 5, 2023
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Season 4

Barfly Podcast: Colleen Bidwill (Marin IJ)

We chat with Colleen Bidwill, Lifestyle Editor/Events Calendar Editor for the Marin IJ.
Released:
September 5, 2023
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Meet Your Maker Videos

Enjoy great recipes & stories from local chefs & bartenders.
Domenico Petrone

Recipe: Pasta Bolognese

Chef Domenico Petrone invites us into his kitchen to show us how to make a hearty meat sauce for your next pasta meal.
Piazza D'Angelo
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Domenico Petrone

Recipe: Capellini la Nonna

Chef Domenico Petrone invites us into his kitchen to show us how to make this simple, healthy pasta dish.
Piazza D'Angelo
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Sly Garcia

Let's Tai One On at Sam's Anchor Cafe

Sip sip hooray! Sly Garcia shows us how to make the restaurant's famous Mai Tai.
Sam's Anchor Cafe
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Lauren Enos

The Tequila Sunrise That Rocked the World

Watch how to make The Trident's signature cocktail and learn how The Rolling Stones made it a global sensation.
The Trident
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