We are in San Geronimo for the long weekend and this was the closest "town". We really enjoyed…read moreFairfax. Wonderful quaint town, with good restaurants, nice stores, and good vibes overall. We walked around the downtown area multiple times exploring the neighborhood.

AMAZING!! The food is delicious, but the service and atmosphere are unmatched!!!…read more The 4 of us ordered- Shrimp Louie, calamari, eggplant parmigiana, salmon picatta, and ciopina.

What a little slice of heaven! "Frad's" is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant- worthy of…read morewandering out of your own neighborhood to check out. Small and quaint, with throwback, comfortable styling. The food is fantastic (the salmon over homemade Meyer lemon pasta is to die for). The service is outstanding and friendly, and the prices are more than fair! Paul, the owner (as opposed to Paul the waiter) makes his own wine, which is very affordable but much more importantly, very good (try a carafe of the Red Blend). The staff- from Paul, to Bart, Nate, Cindy and Tanya have been here for years. Eating here feels more like going to a friend's house than going out to a restaurant (in the best sense of the concept). Think "Cheers" of Marin! You will often find the owners, Paul and Janine, holding court outside. What a true gem!

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring in Fairfax, California at the Sorella Caffe…read more This restaurant appears small but it will deceive you. The eatery has inside and outside dining with the inner dining smaller than the outside area. The extended dining area has both heat and covers available. Street parking is available so be warned but the this task is worth your effort. We chose to dine outside for the inner area was at capacity... a good sign. The customer service was outstanding beyond measure. We never saw our cups empty and at the end of our meal when we were selecting desserts, they packaged our leftovers. This gesture had never been performed in all of my experiences... bravo. The food was not simply made and put on our dishes but was created with the upmost heart. Our meals were outstanding and the desserts... the literally best we ever had to consume. If you want a great Family Italian meal, then go to Fairfax, California and seek out the Sorella Caffe. A master chef and a team of professionals await you.

This was our second time coming through Fairfax visiting friends, and we had to stop back at our…read morefavorite place Sorella Cafe. It reminds us of one of those old hometown Italian restaurants where everything feels authentic, welcoming, and comfortable. The food and service were amazing from start to finish. Heather was a fantastic waitress and took the time to walk us through the menu and explain everything. We originally stopped in for drinks and appetizers, but once again it turned into one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. A special shoutout to Soyara, the owner, who came by our table and treated us to tiramisu for dessert. Honestly, it was probably the best tiramisu I've ever had. If you're driving through or visiting Fairfax, California, this place is a must-stop. Great food, great people, and an atmosphere that keeps bringing us back. Way to go, Soyara and team!

What a sweet perk! Huge variety of topping from candies to cereal and everything in between…read more There's something for everyone. With so many flavors and toppings, who doesn't have an occasional craving for froyo. DIY froyo is simply the best. There's also vegan ice cream. Thank you to our NB CM Mary V. + Swirl for having this perk. It brought hubby and I out to San Anselmo on a date night. We used to pass this shopping center every time our kids played sports at the nearby field. So many great stores around here. I love this area of Marin, it's always sunny. Thanks for bringing back great memories. Will have to come out here more often, there's plenty of parking in the lot. 'Til next time ~ cheers & see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Was happy for a chance to make it back to Swirl in San Anselmo! Thank you to Swirl and Mary V. for…read morethe opportunity! We haven't visited here in several years, as it's a few miles from home. Funny how easy it is to forget what lies a few short miles from our door! One employee was manning the store when we came in this Sunday, shortly after noon and found everything tidy. There were at least eight flavors to choose from, including the favorite "original tart." I tried the coffee gelato, strawberry and cheesecake. The coffee has an amazing depth of flavor and didn't taste like a kid's dessert so much as a rich treat. The cheesecake flavor definitely came through, but the strawberry tasted a little artificial. While most of their flavors are nonfat, I'm partial to fat - for better or worse! As a result, Swirl's froyo seems less creamy to me than other options. The topping choices were first rate. I loved that they offer compostable cups and spoons! It always makes me so happy when there are environmentally-conscious packaging. It did amuse me that there wasn't a compost bin separate from the trash bin.

My experience with Punto Fino Coffee was a special one. Dan was our guide for this roasting…read moreexperience and he didn't disappoint. The roast was hosted at his lovely home tucked away on a wooded hillside in Fairfax (Amazing view I must say). Dan started off with some basic worldly knowledge about coffee and then got into different roasting techniques, sharing a couple of his passionate stories about coffee along the way (very enthusiastic and knowledgeable). The part most special to me was actually roasting the coffee beans over the open flame. Putting the knowledge I just learned to the test was a very gratifying experience. I look forward to drinking my freshly roasted coffee with my partner at home. At the end they have beginner roasting kits for sale so you can continue your roasting experience and you can even snag some cool merch! Overall the experience was very educational and would highly recommend to coffee enthusiasts or beginners alike! You won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Punto Fino Coffee is a recreational experience company offering a coffee roasting workshop for…read moreanyone interested in coffee or home coffee roasting. Roast Your Own Coffee is 90 minutes of coffee topics, home-roast methods, demonstration, coffee tasting, and hands-on coffee roasting. Reservations required. See the website to book.

I found this Pop-up event & thought its a nice idea. I t was a delightful evening, hands-on class &…read morethen we had dinner. The event held in the Chef's beautiful house & everything was well organized, well prepared & extremely flavorful! People at the group were very sweet & enjoyable to cook with. I highly recommend any event with Chef Mashav. She is really professional & knowledgeable!

What a fantastic tour by Mashav (the owner and the chef of Le Couloir)! Richmond neighborhood in SF…read moreis known for its mix of cultures, but Mashav masterfully uncovers all the hidden secrets and gems - Secrets only someone who lives in this community is familiar with. And she does that through food and hand-picked dishes that you will never uncover without a guide. Even though locations may change per tour, our group tasted a mix of cultures and got some stories behind the dishes, the restaurants, and their owners. Few examples - * Russian cuisine - Herring with a pickled onion on fresh bread * Indian street food - I was surprised how much I enjoyed this vegan street snack - I would have never ordered anything without meat, and I dislike spinach, but the fried spinach snack was mind-blowingly good. * Mexican - Quesadilla with plantain. Again, no meat but it was soooooo good. * Chinese - Glazed Pork and pork-filled bun I won't spoil the surprise for some of the other locations. And more, and more - Total of about 7-8 places. You won't stay hungry, guaranteed. The walk itself is not challenging; there are no hills to overcome, even though it's San Francisco. Don't wait - Just go!

Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the redwoods They…read moreoffer lots of Pinots a great chenin blanc and various chardonnay's. It's a trek to get up here they offer Beautiful vistas and nice grounds They have space for private tastings. You can hold private events or fundraisers up to 100 guests. And stay nearby at timber cove. They also offer great food pairings. Tammy was super nice as our hostess

I was driving up 1 and I saw the sign so I decided to drive in. The trip on the side road felt a…read morelot longer than the advertised 2 miles but I wasn't in a hurry. I got there and saw a sign that said "Appointments Required" which almost turned me away but I decided to drive down the dirt road since the gates were open anyways. I arrived at the tasting room which was quite nice looking. After walking up to the counter the staffmember I talked to apologized for not having their private chef there but gave me the rundown of their offerings. The tasting price was unexpected but I guess I'm just used to how things were in the early 2000s when tastings in Sonoma were a lot more casual. I decided to just dive in and got two bottles to go. I think this place is more of a destination than I expected, which is cool, it was very much a nice spot to visit. I'll probably come back in the summer to get the full experience.

Great food and wine tour through Tiburon with Renee. It was a small group so we got a very…read moreintimate tour to the RR Museum, Tiburon Tavern, Sams, Luna Blue, Cafe Renzo, and the Tiburon overlook. We all started at the Tiburon RR Mueum where we got a nice overview of the areas history. Who knew this was all a giant Railroad yard at one time? Tried a variety of great foods and wine along the way. They were prepared especially for us by the chefs at each restaurant. Had some delicious deviled eggs and hush puppies with honey butter at the tavern. It was served with a good glass of Chardonnay though I don't recall the name. At Sams had a delicious shrimp dish with crunchy toast. It was paired with a JCB Rose from Province that Renee brought She also gave us some lavender cheese which was a perfect complement to the wine. Went next door to Luma Blue and were served eggplant parmigiana paired with a bold Tuscan Red. Strolled to the cafe owned by the same family and got coffee with cannoli. To top it off we had Meyers port from Anderson Valley with a crunchy cookie (also from the cafe) at the top of Tiburon. It was a great unrushed tour through some of Tiburon's finest restaurants for delicious food and wine pairings. Great way to enjoy the town or to host out of town guests.

I had a team workshop in Tiburon and the Food & Wine Pairing tour was a perfect team activity…read more Tiburon is easy to walk with beautiful views of the bay. The weather was wonderful and we really enjoyed our time with Viv as she navigated us from venue to venue. The food and wine selections were tasty and Viv's knowledge of Tiburon and surrounding areas made for fun conversation throughout. I would recommend this as a team activity, or would also love to try this with a small group of friends!

Some friends and I wanted to go wine tasting but didn't want to have to worry about who was going…read moreto drive. A friend of mine recommended HipTrips so I gave them a call. They were able to accommodate our group of 5 and even took us to a couple of hidden gems! All in all we had a great time and felt like VIP's pulling up to the wineries in their blacked out SUV! Thank you Susan!

From the owner: HipTrips is an elevated take on the beloved industries of tourism and transportation. Servicing…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area, HipTrips is rooted in a passion for experiencing travel through shared human connection and experiences. In a world overflowing with ways to “connect,” people are lonelier than ever. Our mission? To put the human back into the human experience. We don’t believe in Bucket Lists or the Zombie Apocalypse. We believe in Thrive Lists and living our lives fully engaged and connected. We provide relatable and reliable private drivers to chauffeur you through your day. Whether you are embarking on a bespoke adventure or need an attentive professional to keep you on track through a heavily scheduled day, we have the solution for you. For meetings, off-sights, concerts, sporting events, wine and food tours, weddings, shopping sprees, and more, we will get you where you need to go on time and prepared. For the adventurer, our Ambassadors of Bespoke Experiences are always on the prowl to bring new and exciting experiences to our clientele. From the sublime to the unusual and everything in between, personalized journeys will be remembered for a lifetime. For the curious soul seeking connection and nourishment, a few times a year, limited engagements will be offered. From hikes led by a Certified Mountain Guide to photography expeditions with a professional photographer, HipTrips clientele will be invited to grab a seat and let the good times roll.