Happy 50th anniversary, Double Rainbow!…read more Went to the new location--the old Copperfield's bookstore. It's absolutely delightful. Much bigger! A new level of fun is when you're greeted by a huge rainbow as you walk in to this new location! What a delightful experience. The new logo is cute--it includes the Autistry Studio which is in the back of the Rainbow ice cream area. This ice cream is one of the divest in the area.

We stopped in San Rafael to have a treat., We found Double…read moreRainbow Cafe! We had we ordered two generous scoops of ice cream in a bowl. The ice cream was fresh and delicious. I love the color scheme and the mission of double rainbow Café. There are arts and crafts made by people with autism. We purchased a beautiful handpainted stone. When we were there, there was a Friday night event which was fun to see.

Decided to come here after a day at Muir Woods a little skeptical about how good an organic plant…read morebased ice cream shop could truly be (it was conveniently on the way towards the Richmond Bridge for our way back home which is why we picked it compared to other places in San Rafael or Sausalito). The shop is pretty tiny, located next to a donut shop near the netrance of a medium sized open plan shopping center. Came in there and the worker offered us whatever samples we wanted and we immediately noticed the really interesting but unusual flavors that they had. Of the classic type flavors, we really liked the brown sugar vanilla and the breakfast cereal one. The cherry special drink and the grapfruit one also tasted quite nice. But the ones that stood out the most were the thom ka and the chaat masala ones. while the chaat masala didnt end up having that distinct tanginess you might expect, the thom ka ice cream was mind blowing. It tasted exactly like having the soup but in a cool and refreshingly creamy dessert form. My mind couldn't really process it other than the fact that it was delicious. We ended up opting to pair the thom ka and the brown sugar vanilla to have a "normal" flavor to offset the unusualness of having a thai soup ice cream. We honestly could not get enough of it - it easily was one of the best ice cream scoops we had ever had and it being a plant based ice cream was insanely impressive. Frankie & Jo's will definitely be a place we will be returning to especially as the new seasonal flavors roll out so we can see what other concoctions they might be able to try and conquer.

There were only three flavors available at the fairly small Frankie & Jo's as most of the board was…read moremarked as "sold out" so we taste tested the pistachio and the honey ended up choosing a small size sangria which had a light fizzy pop to it. The service was prompt and helpful but it seems like they're a small batch company so if you're already in the area shopping and it's easy to stop in you absolutely should.

SF Symphony celebrated Elim Chan's debut last night. They had a block party afterwards. This is…read morefantastic. 2000 exited into the party and one of the booths featured Fiorello's gelato. Wow, this gelato was the best I've had in a long time. I can't wait to eat it again. I had vanilla, green tea, and raspberry sorbet. I can't wait to go find it in Molli Stones or do a special run to San Rafael and load up the car. The flavor and texture is fantastic. (Noticed i use that word twice!).

Excellent gelato and sorbet. Amazing variety. Fantastic service. My husband loved a competitor's…read morevanilla gelato, but when it was unavailable, I brought home Fiorello's vanilla bean from the market. My husband was hooked. We googled Fiorello and paid them a visit. I love that there are amazing dairy free flavors. No deprivation in the dairy free department. The texture of their gelatos and sorbets is so satisfying. I feel as if I'm back in Venice. (They are in the canal, but it's not quite the same.) We stock up for ourselves and hand out a few to neighbors and friends in place of wine now that more people are not drinking. Cheers!

We've ordered their single pizzas here many times. They're tasty, fast, and inexpensive. They're…read morealso very thin crusted with not a lot of toppings, but I think a good value for the money. You can order ahead, but often the two people behind the counter are so overwhelmed with orders and long lines, that just getting their attention to grab your completed pizza is hard... they just don't look up while racing around the very small space. It's fun to watch them, like a well rehearsed choreographed dance. But the frenetic energy is not so fun. It would be helped if they just had one more person there during rush hours, to greet people, find out if your pizza is completed on the stack, rather than having to rudely jump the line and ask questions of these busy people.

I won't pretend that apizza is serving the sort of pizza I was served in Naples, Italy. But then,…read moreneither is (insert name of almost every pizza shop everywhere). What I will say is this: * apizza's pizzas are made to order, personal-sized, and ready in under 10 minutes; * the ingredients are fresh and creative; * the crust is very thin and goes well with the pizza; * the pizzas taste really good; and * all of them are priced under $10. On my first visit to this location I consumed my entire pizza in one sitting. On this visit, two of us each brought home half of our pizzas. The next morning I woke up to "these pizzas are great for breakfast too!". As I walked back out to the car following my visit to apizza I nodded at the salad place one door down saying "our meal would've cost twice as much there" and it would have. Is it "fast food"? Yes, but fast food that's in a different league from most. Good stuff this place is offering.

So, it has been a while since we were here, and things have changed - overall, for the better…read more We came at lunch time (about noon) but the place was not at all busy. A few folks outside some inside. This made ordering quick and easy, and the food was prepared quickly; a benefit for us, perhaps not for the business. The place is still attractive and clean, with plenty of tables outside and inside. I did not that, as my last visit, there is no shade really provided for the outside seating, save ONE small umbrella. Ugh - not sure what the issue is, and being it was a sunny day, we opted to sit inside as much as the patio called to us. The inside is nice, too, though, and there is easy access to the soda fountain machine and condiments. There are still self-ordering kiosks, large digital menus, and of course, you can also order through the app (even if standing inside!) or at the counter. We ordered a bit of each - side, main, and dessert! There was a portabella "'Shroom" burger (with a crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato bun), cheese fries, a mac 'n' cheese, chicken bites, and a Key lime shake, a special offering! Damn the calories, full taste ahead! The food was indeed prepared quickly and served hot. The Shroom burger was my favorite last time, and for taste and texture this time was also delicious and good. The cheeses inside were melty-gooey, and the mushroom crispy. It was, though, much smaller than I remember - it fit within my hand! A con, against the price, for what is a nice option for veggies or anyone wanting a change in their burger. The chicken bites were smaller than expected in size, more like nuggets, but tasty. The mac 'n' cheese was also tasty, but also a bit small for the price. The fries are always good, and in this case, you need to dig to the bottom early on to scrape some of the melted cheese that dripped down back onto the fries. Very yummy. But the best part was the Key lime shake, a flavor I just love (cheesecake is my favorite iteration of this flavor) but this milkshake satisfied me greatly. A little pricier than their everyday shakes, but how often so you find a unique flavor like this! A win! Overall, a solid 4-stars for food flavor and quality, and also for ambience and environment. Price wise, it was about $40 for two of us, so not a great bargain, but given the economy today I have the same financial shock at other places as well. Still, a nice treat and we left happy.

This place is filthy ! we just left and it was NOT BUSY 7:45 pm…read more Outside tables were just gross. bathrooms floors just a very dirty place !most Shake Shacks are clean, not this one. I'm not the only one who said something. we sat out side and looked for the cleanest table we could find. They were all dirty some more than others Nope no pics, but they know !

yogurt & staff are good & friendly consistently. The young MALE riders blocking the sidewalk are a…read moredifferent story. Young, rude & inconsiderate expecting others to treat them with kindness & respect. oh, they're on their phones, how rude of me to ibother them.

Good local self-serve yogurt shop in Larkspur that has many flavor options: six flavors and untold…read moretoppings including nuts, berries, sugar cereals, brownie bites and mochi. Cute ski decor, a gratis book with the full history of the town by the counter, and an adorable town mural, and importantly a customer bathroom. The place is spotlessly clean. It was empty in the late afternoon I came it, but come during the school year on a nice day and it will be bombarded with local families: a real afterschool hot spot. My medium sized yogurt and berries came to $13, but on reflection, I suppose I'm not surprised that is the going rate for fro-yo in Marin. They offer tiny dixie cups and free water, but I wish they were bigger --it can be a challenge to drink water through a thimble.

As the kids say today, "This place is fire!" My second time back within weeks. A truly authentic…read moreItalian dinner experience. Try the Speck pizza. OMG it was good. Great owners and staff. Quality food and a really welcoming eating environment.

Careful! The part owner who seemed to be behind the menu (and perhaps the kitchen) left. On our…read morelast visit, the food was not great. Transition? New chef? We'll see next time. Still a great location.

No greeting when we walked . Didn't offer help it was our first time here. Rude. Didn't say…read moregoodbye. Customer service makes it or breaks it for me. Employees need work ew Young blonde guy and young blond female with pony tail

I wanted a sweet treat after dinner and decided to share a cup of fro yo with the hubby. There are…read moremany different flavor options. I saw one that was vegan which is great for people who like vegan fro yo. I chose the pistachio flavor and my hubby wanted the banana flavor. We added a little bit of chocolate and caramel sauce. There are lots of toppings too! I was tempted to add more toppings because they looked really good. The flavor of the fro yo was great quality. I can't believe this was my first visit but we'll definitely be back.

i've been eating french at this location since about 1988. that's when i began to lease a small…read moreoffice on the second floor of the ross garage next door. the first proprietor was a british guy whose menu was basic bistro, not much in the way of originality but it was very well done indeed, maybe it was more what was once termed "continental". a solid 4* day in and day out, french cuisine as interpreted by a guy who grew up eating pork n beans for breakfast. a few years later, a young couple dan and holly moved in and changed the name from whatever it was to marche aux fleurs. the menu got a lot more interesting, never mind there were some initial hiccups. I began to eat lunch on the patio. this not so much because i like eating outside but the lovely holly usually served tables there... go figure. the food improved after a short period of adjustment, sometimes it lapsed but there were periods when if you wanted to see a menu in french, it was one of few, certainly, and best, perhaps, in marin... for what that's worth. then for various important reasons i completely forgot about the place, until a few weeks ago when i needed something new. here's the impression i came away with: get a reservation for sure on weekends. prepare to only understand only about half of what your dinner companion says because the tables are crowded and the room acoustics are terrible. pay attention to the european wines on the list because they're good and reasonably priced. the appetizers are well done, especially liked some kind of thing done with avacado of all things. i didn't like the cassoulet, the stew was crowded into a smaller kind of crockery with a huge piece of undercooked cabbage occupying almost half of the volume. the fish on the other hand was very good. service was very friendly, but not nearly enough for the number of diners, unless the problem was in the kitchen... slow maybe? overall, i'd say give it another try.

Have been coming here for years, but I don't think the food quality and flavor is as good as it…read moreused to be under the new ownership. The service is great and the patio has a nice atmosphere, but for the price point the food should be better. Especially when you're comparing to spots like Guest House that offer a similar price point but better food. The apps and desserts were better than the mains, especially the avocado toast and the lemon crème brûlée which we all enjoyed. For my main I ordered the gnocchi which I've been getting for years, and sadly it fell flat. The sauce was bland and I needed to heavily salt it. My sister also got a pasta dish and said hers needed salt as well. They made the gnocchi sauce creamier and thicker than it used to be and I think the older sauce was better and complimented the pasta and corn more. Nobody at my table raved about their mains. I will probably be back because this is a staple spot in Marin but they need to step up their flavor game!

My go to for dinner, and sometimes lunch and always excellent: The service, the staff, the…read moreenvironment, the food, the cocktails. Stopped in late tonight after work. For me, a nice eggplant pizza and the chicken dinner for my wife which is a house favorite since they first opened. My favorite cocktail, the ADMIRAL and a beautiful, tasty nonalcoholic cocktail for my wife. Simply superb! The remodeled outdoor patio is really something to behold- it's a beautiful cozy setting, especially on a warm evening. For several years now this has been just about my favorite spot to go to in the bay area and certainly my number one Marin spot! Sometimes just to sit at the bar and have a nice exquisite craft cocktail is a complete joy. Or, if you only want a pizza, this is the best place to do it as the wood-fired pizzas are second to none and who doesn't want some pizza and good beer? With a price that's not out of line in comparison to the region. Check out the private dining area which can be shut off and secluded which is great for meetings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, or graduation events. Oh, and let's not forget the succulent desserts. Be sure to take a stroll before or after dinner, and check out the captivating retailers at this charming shopping area known as the Marin Country Mart. There are even freestanding retailers in the various parking areas. Most assuredly, a good place to spend an afternoon or evening. ***Please note that I'm in two areas frequently southern California and Northern California. So I post my favorites in both spots.

The hostess was indifferent at best. Seemed like we were a bother to seat. No smile or welcoming…read moregesture The food is average. The pizza toppings were very good. The crust was not cooked properly and was soggy. And what's up with cutting the pizza with a dull pair of scissors The quality at this restaurant has gone way down