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Scop Family’s Chabad Mill Valley, Hosts a Teen Challah Bake – Sun., Feb. 9, 7-9pm

Chabad Mill Valley, the local chapter of one of the largest Hasidic groups and Jewish religious organizations in the world, has been in Mill Valley for 20 years. Chabad Mill Valley founders Rabbi Hillel and Chana Scop, who saw a 20-year dream become reality when they openedĀ Brooklyn, a Project of Chabad Mill Valley, in the space formerly occupied by True Botanicals in the downtown strip of shops on Miller Ave. near the Depot Plaza, have another reason to celebrate. They’re hosting a Teen Challah Bake! Delicious refreshments! Make your own Challah dough. Explore the coolest braiding techniques. Challah toppings bar. Take home your own masterpiece to bake.

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Local Kitchens Partners with Bay Area Institution Koi Palace to Launch Its Award-Winning Dim Sum at All Local Kitchens Locations, Including Mill Valley @ 741 E Blithedale Ave #775b

Founded in 1996 by brothers Willy and Ronny Ng, Koi Palace set out to bring the rich tradition of Cantonese dim sum to the Bay Area. After nearly three decades, the restaurant has become an icon in Northern California’s culinary landscape, earning widespread acclaim for its authentic, meticulously crafted dishes. This dedication to quality and avor continues as Koi Palace brings their fan-favorite dishes to all Local Kitchens locations.Ā 

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Marin IJ’s Leanne Battelle: What Came & Went in Marin’s Food Scene in 2024

Mill Valley got its first swanky day-through-midnight craft cocktail and chef-driven food venue with the opening ofĀ Corner BarĀ in April, moving into the prominent downtown space briefly occupied by Coho in 2023 and, before that, Vasco for 23 years. In July, Petaluma-foundedĀ Angela’s Organic Ice CreamĀ debuted its fourth North Bay location in Mill Valley. In August, Tam Valley resident and chef Tony Adams openedĀ Mill Valley Pasta Co., a downtown retail store catering to cooks and gift givers alike. Adams also operates a factory store in San Rafael and maintains a strong presence at seven Bay Area farmers markets along with other retail outlets.

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NY Times: Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results, By Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, Co-authors of ‘The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better’

Giving kids agency doesn’t mean letting them do whatever they want. It doesn’t mean lowering expectations, turning education into entertainment or allowing children to choose their own adventure. It means requiring them to identify and pursue some of their own goals, helping them build strategies to reach those goals, assessing their progress and guiding them to course-correct when they fall short.

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Playa, Mill Valley’s Popular Modern Mexican Restaurant, Recently Received a 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand Accolade and Has Just Unveiled an Exciting New Menu!

In keeping with the adventurous spirit at Playa, General Manager, Manfred Mendez has designed a new cocktail program with stunning and colorful concoctions that complement Siegel’s spicy and earthy flavors. The Santa Madre combines two mezcals and sweet and spicy notes from pineapple syrup and ancho verde. Allspice adds a warm note to a Tepache Cocktail of mezcal and house-made tepache. The whimsically named Smokin’ Mirror is inspired by the classic Manhattan but offers a decidedly Mexican twist with Tequila, Mezcal and port.Ā 

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SF Chronicle: Treasured San Francisco Restaurant Piccino to Expand to in the Presidio First and in Mill Valley in Early 2026, Near the Seaplane Adventures Space Along the Waterfront

According to food reporter Elena Kadvany, after nearly two decades in the Dogpatch neighborhood, beloved San Francisco restaurant Piccino is expanding to two new locations – first in the Presidio and, likely in Mill Valley in early 2026, set at 242 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd., the space near Seaplane Adventures facility along the waterfront.

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Marin Economic Forum to Shut Down, With a County Supervisor Calling It ‘Mission Accomplished’

Over the last eight years, MEF has received an average of more than $177,000 per year from the county. For the fiscal year that began in July, however, the county had budgeted only $100,000 for the organization. Lucan said the allocation was reduced because de la Rosa would be carrying some of the load. Nevertheless, Lucan said he considers MEF a ā€œbig success.ā€

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