Overall, the store is lovely. I do enjoy visiting their produce section when I am in the area and…read morethey have this massive sourdough sandwich bread that is like 3 1/2 pounds that is gorgeous and I got a fresh loaf today. Banh mi Ba was closed today because they aren't open on Tuesday so I decided to get a sandwich from the Good Earth deli. It was meant to be a tofu banh mi -- It was on sourdough baguette with a pair of massive slabs of baked tofu. I give them credit for the delicious Japanese style pickle, but there simply wasn't enough of it and the scanty slices of daikon were OK, but ultimately this was better as a salad without the bread and added vinaigrette myself. Those chunks of tofu were undeniably tofu, but it was just not a great sandwich experience. The funny thing is, I had asked a couple of men dining outside the grocery store. If there was anything they recommended at the deli. They both told me what they had ordered and suggested requesting extra barbecue sauce for the brisket because it's quite dry. I was not expecting my tofu sandwich to be so dry but also soggy. I'll stick with Banh mi Ba for my banh mi -- and try other things at good earth going forward. Also, I just want to note that last November on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, my tire was vandalized by somebody who stuck a knife into it twice in on purpose purposes of the sidewall. They do not have cameras on the parking lot and even Fairfax police said "oh well we can't take reports for things that happened on private property" which honestly makes me wonder what they do when somebody breaks into a house or does something on "private" property. Does that mean laws are not enforced on private property in Fairfax? Stay tuned.

I'd love to share about this all certified organic grocery store we learned about when we moved to…read moreMarin. Believe the hype, folks, the produce here is top notch and totally can go toe to toe with farmers market quality produce! We have pretty much been buying all of our produce here and we are always so pleased with the taste and quality. There are also such high quality products in the beauty/ self care section. And, the RO water is so inexpensive and truly the best tasting water that you can fill up your own jugs from. Fresh baked breads and pastries are delish! Zucchini bread is my favorite!!! Finally, a huge shout out to the hot food bar and salad bar. So many vegan options, and they're soooooo good! My husband and I have lunched here many times after grocery shopping, after hikes, or just when we're in the area and are hungry. The vegan Cesar dressing is the t*ts!! Of course, this is one of the more pricey grocery stores. But, if you take good care of your health now, it pays off to be preventative rather than reactive. Good Earth, you make grocery shopping so fun and at the same time so zen. Thank you!!!

I stopped in while visiting the area, because the nursery looked interesting and we were hoping to…read morefind a small redwood or sequoia to take home. I was the only customer at the time. While browsing inside, I briefly approached a back room, immediately realized it appeared to be a private office area, and turned around. Even so, the woman running the shop called out to me in a noticeably alarmed tone, which felt surprising and unwelcoming. The overall atmosphere was not the relaxed, friendly experience I expected from a small local nursery. I left feeling more like I was being monitored than welcomed.

O'Donnell's is an extraordinary gem of a nursery, and a wonderland for California native plant…read moregardeners. We found an excellent selection of plants and seeds, including rare species. Potted plant prices are comparable to many other nurseries, and bulk seeds are much cheaper than other nurseries. The most memorable aspect of our long visit was Mr. O'Donnell himself--such an intriguing person with so much passion for what he does, and so much knowledge from decades spent making observations in the wild. He seemed delighted to teach about plants and the environment and to make suggestions for our garden. Looking forward to our next visit.

How did I not discover this before? My dog was at the vets', I had an hour and needed to do all of…read moreour Thanksgiving shopping--on the afternoon before Thanksgiving. Mission accomplished! What great, friendly, helpful service. Okay, we had a huge turkey. But everything else was exactly what I needed. Perfect apples for my pie, organic and crisp. Mushrooms, sausage, sourdough bread for the stuffing, herbs. Amazing green beans. On and on. Wide aisles, clean, easy parking. I got everything i needed, plus a few treats and was out in under an hour. It has since become my go to market. Oh, the people who shop here are so nice! That is an added bonus.

Small town grocery store. It's actually big, not like 7-11 size. Anytime I camp or travel through…read moresmall towns, I always go out of my way to shop at one for my meals during my stays, even if said small town has a Safeway or other chain grocery. I've probably been here like 3-4 times, getting just enough stuff for a day or 2. Even though not brimming with products, I always seem to find what I came in for. Not a lot of employees on my outs, but everything is clean and well represented. I find their meat case to be my main draw. Not a huge selection but I can always find a nice buy. Most recently I found some primo Hanger Steaks, which I rarely see at my local markets. I love that cut and they had some nice big ones, already trimmed and butterflied. It is in my top 3 for cuts of steaks, so I had some really nice meals for my trip. Also been able to find simple things from their produce section, cheese section and beer section. Like how the place isn't bombarded by national junk food brands like Lay's/Coke/Budweiser, where places like Safeway will have displays up front and center. Good small town grocer, will use them anytime I'm in the area.

Danielle Vantree Salk and her partner Jurg Spoerry sold my house in Bolinas and helped me buy a…read morehome in San Rafael. I cannot say enough about the experience. My house was on the market in a matter of weeks and had three bids above asking price after the first open house weekend. From the pictures to the negotiations everything was top notch. I was delighted with the end result of selling and buying. From there I was whisked away on a journey of looking at houses to buy. Danielle and Jurg have a team of professionals to ensure the house you choose is in the condition it claims to be in. I loved looking at the houses and imagining myself living there. The house I finally bought is absolutely perfect for us. My husband and I got a house in the Bret Harte neighborhood of San Rafael and feel truly blessed. Danielle and Jurg are the very best and I cannot recommend them enough!

Thanks to Danielle Vantress Salk and her team at Eleven Real Estate https://elevencalifornia.com…read morewho helped me along a (probably quite typically) winding road to find the floating home that I purchased earlier this month. Danielle, Iryna and Jurg were generous, thoughtful, honest, gentle, kind and also fun to work with, and I'm grateful for their professional help in finding my unique and beautiful new home! Ring her up, they will treat you well.

Cazadero makes some absolutely delicious wines. Their Parameter King Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay is…read moreoutstanding and so is the Bei Ranch Chardonnay. As a big fan of Pinot, I'm looking forward to trying their Parameter King Ridge Pinot Noir. I know some awesome Pinots come from Cazadero. The owner, Frank, is a very friendly man. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Our Gold Medal winning Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons have been honored with 76 Gold & Silver…read moreMedals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Comp, New York Finger Lakes International, Women's International and Monterey Wine Competitions, The Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Sunset Magazine, Orange County Fair and the Grand Harvest Awards. We sell in many local Grocery Stores, Wine Bars, Restaurants, Specialty Shops and Our Website. To name a few of the places we like to sell out Wine at are: Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa CA, Wilibess in Petaluma CA, Big John's in Healdsburg CA, Fircrest in Sebastopol CA, Cazadero General Store in Cazadero CA and Sophie's Sellers in Duncans Mills CA.

Trying to describe the best of the town of Fairfax would be most easily accomplished via a late…read moreSaturday afternoon photo of the Fairfax Festival in full bloom: Good, live music on a low stage underneath towering redwoods, happy members of the community with wine glasses raised as they dance in the grassy glen greeting neighbors and newly made friends, close at hand food booths serving fresh roasted corn, fully organic tacos, and just-squeezed lemonade, and a glimpse in the background, of unique crafts not found at every summer fair, peeking out from beyond the trunks of massive trees that entice you to wander amongst them to discover something you never knew you needed. Feel it? There's many more parts to the festival, which sort of meanders from redwood grove to community ball-field, to... oh, just discover it yourself when it comes back next year. It's what Marin might have been before all the towns 'cept Fairfax got a freeway plowed through them, a Starbucks on every corner, and huge feelings of entitlement amongst their residents. Fairfax and the Fairfax Fest are two of the really nice, special, unique parts of today's Marin. And even your dog is welcome here!

My friend and I thought we had been to just about every festival in the Bay Area but the Fairfax…read moreFestival was new to us. At first glance this event appeared to be rather small, but after walking around we realized the various events were really spread out and they had a lot of activities going on. The main part of the festival had a large stage for the band, some arts and crafts vendors (good products and some pretty unique items), and food/beer tents. The booths were set amongst the trees - pretty darned cool, if you ask me. A short walk up the hill from the main stage led to the Eco-Fest where various exhibitors and vendors set up spaces to educate, inform and sell products., all to support an eco-friendly existence. Everything in this part of the festival was organic and local, including the bands! We sat through a couple of sets, but I have to say that thanks to this event Spark and Whisper just gained a new fan (they were AMAZING!)!! Organic wine and beer tasting was available and their tent was CROWDED. I enjoyed sampling the large selection of good organic wines, sparkling wines, mead (honey wine), cheeses and olive oils showcased that day and we had a great time chatting with the folks about their products. Plenty of cheese, crackers and dark chocolate were provided and replenished by the local grocery store. There was a huge area on the ball field for kid-friendly events and activities. I'm sorry to say we never made it to the flea market or the parade so I cannot comment on those. The sun was shining, a slight breeze was blowing, people were in a really good mood and the overall vibe of this event is pretty mellow. Everyone was there to listen to some really good local bands, sit back and enjoy the day with their friends and neighbors. Overall I thought this fair was well organized and definitely incorporated the local flavor.

I attended the festival today. Absolutely no parking anywhere. Listened to four bands, each…read moremediocre. All vendors were ladies clothing, some jewelry. The ads keptl saying BRING CASH. and No dogs, although there were at least 30 dogs. Maybe the music I saw was coincidentally poor, but these singers weren't Ella. Walked a LONG time to find a bus stop and fortunately one eventually arrived. Bring cash, buy ladies clothing and ecoutrements, and expensive beer and everything else.

The fair has been held every June for 35 years. It is held in such a pretty setting. The small…read moreredwood grove, the larger park and the ball field make this an ideal setting for a fair. The event is part flea market and part crafts fair. There are 3 music stages and several food vendors. The fair is crowed and it is hard to park. I wasn't impressed with the food offerings. I never did find the BBQ oysters. It is too bad that none of the local restaurants had booths; Fairfax is a town full of locally owned restaurants. The wine choices were impressive. The music was great.

This is a 5 star review for Mark Biggins. Mark helped my husband and I purchase our new home. Mark…read moreis knowledgeable, courteous and guided us every step of the way. We never felt pressured. Mark listened to what we wanted and because of his diligence, we were able to find a home that met all of our criteria. Mark was relentless and always on our side. We highly recommend Mark!

Mark did the impossible, he made me feel comfortable leaving San Francisco and moving to the East…read moreBay. He found the perfect home, negotiated a great deal, and made sure I was happy. Mark and I have remained in touch over the years and I can tell you, he knows his stuff. You want him on your team.