Posts Tagged ‘Food & Drink’
Marin JCC Returns With a A Winter Nights’ Concert Tribute to Tito Puente ā Sat., March 8th, 5-10pm
This Tito Puente Tribute Band gets everyone dancing with their explosive salsa dura rhythms. Master timbalero, Wally, leads a world class 9-piece salsa swing band comprised of only the finest musicians in the Bay Area who have performed with artists like Tito Puente Jr., Celia Cruz, Gabino Pampini, Josimar y su yambu, Frankie VĆ”zquez, Rey de La Paz and Rey SepĆŗlveda; and hail from the US, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru. Together, they create powerful Latin big-band music that will move you like no other.
Read MoreThe 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival lineup is HERE! š ā Gary Clark Jr. & Niles Rogers & Chic to Headline, Along with the Crosby Collective, Monophonics, Vieux Farka Toure, Sister Nancy. Thee Sinseers & More!!
āIn a community like ours, live music is so deeply ingrained in our day-to-day existence, from the buskers at the Depot to performances happening in venues throughout the 94941 year-round, we go to great lengths to curate a Mill Valley Music Fest lineup that resonates with a broad swath of the Bay Area and beyond,ā said Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. āWe are delighted with this multi-talented, hyper-creative group of artists in 2025! More than anything, we canāt wait to gather together again and celebrate the wonders of Mill Valley and bask in the power of the arts. Unequivocally, youāre gonna love the heck out of these bands!ā
Read MoreLocal Kitchens Teams Up With with Social Media Sensation and Forbes ā30 Under 30ā Honoree Tue Nguyen (aka TwayDaBae) to Collaborate on a new Vietnamese-Inspired Menu, Further Enriching the Restaurantās Array of Globally Inspired Cuisines from Award-Winning ChefsĀ
“I see myself as an educator and storyteller,” said Chef Tue. “While dishes like phį» and bĆ”nh mƬ are well known in the States, broken rice plates are a core staple in my culture and deserve more of the spotlight. Through social media and food, I can share my heritage, whether it’s teaching a new recipe on TikTok or inviting people to discover elevated twists on broken rice plates at Local Kitchens.”Ā “We invite our guests to explore global cuisines and avors, while celebrating the unique culinary journeys and heritage of our chef partners. When fans asked for more Southeast Asian dishes, we knew Chef Tue’s creativity, talent, and devoted fanbase made her the perfect partner.”Ā
Read MoreLongtime Owner of the Majestic, One and Only Mountain Home Is Putting Has Unveiled an Amazing 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner for $82 Valentine’s Day!
SFGATE: Longtime Owner of the Majestic, One and Only Mountain Home Is Putting Has Unveiled an Amazing Multi-Course Valentine’s Day Meal!
Read MoreLooking to Learn More About the Potentially Volatile Road Ahead? These Bay Area Experts Have You Covered
Event Highlights: Keynote 1:Ā Fostering Innovation and Growth in the North Bay; Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the North Bay; Keynote Address 3:Ā The Road Ahead: Navigating Potholes and Possibilities in the North Bay Economy
Headline Speaker: Dr. Robert Eyler, Economist & Professor, Sonoma State University will analyze key economic trends and offer insights into the opportunities and challenges ahead for 2025 and beyond.Ā
Steve Goldman, Who Splits His Time Between Mill Valley and Winter Park, Fla., Has Created a Scintillating Paean to the Wonders of the 94941!
“This is not a money-making project, this is a money-spending project, Goldman said to the City Council with a laugh earlier this week. “The goal was just to get as many people to witness the video and understand what an incredible place Mill Valley is.Ā I just want to share it with as many people as possible. Mill Valley is a great model, in my opinion, for what an ideal town would be.”
Read MoreMarin JCC Returns With a A Winter Nights’ Mardi Gras Concert Featuring the Zydeco Flames ā Sat., Feb. 8th, 5-10pm
Zydeco Flames, the lauded West Coastās Premier Zydeco Band, is bringing New Orleans vibes to our own backyard. Dance all night long to their riveting Louisiana and Creole roots music laced with Chicago Rhythm & Blues, Funk, and one of the tightest rhythm sections in the business. Zydeco Flames carries on the tradition of Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Queen Ida. Winner of a North Bay Music Award, in the World/International Music category. Wear your best Mardi Gras attire and get ready to let the good times roll! Southern comfort food, beads and bar will round out this epic celebration.Ā
Read MoreThe Marin Sonoma Narrows Project, Whose Construction Began in 2011, Marches Toward the Finish Line
Construction crews have been working steadily to complete the final section of the 17-mile Marin-Sonoma Narrows project to add high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along US-101 from Novato to Petaluma. Travelers along northbound US-101, in the construction area, can expect an alignment shift in early 2025 as crews move to finalize the median barrier, final paving and striping in preparation to shift traffic onto the HOV lanes in summer 2025. When the HOV lanes are open, they will complete a 52-mile HOV system from the Richardson Bay Bridge in southern Marin County to Windsor in Sonoma County.Ā
Read MorePiazza D’Angelo’s Luigi Petrone Has Stepped up to Host a Fundraiser for LA Fire Victims ā If You Can’t Make It In, Consider Donating Directly at the Links Below, or to Another Aid Group of Your Choosing
Like everyone, weāve been devastated by the news coming out of Southern California. To help wildfire victims, join us this Thursday January 16th when weāll be donating 100% of all profits to three organizations coordinating aid, including the California Community Foundation, Baby2Baby, and Pasadena Humane. This applies to all sales, all day, including dine-in and to-go. Not in the mood for Italian food? Canāt make it on Thursday? Consider donating directly at the links below, or to another aid group of your choosing. Make a reservation if you can, to help us plan for staffing. Weāre all in this together, and weāre all Southern California Strong.
Read MoreHelp Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers, Former Mill Valley Arts and Recreation Director, Recover After Wildfires
Clove and Jenny are pillars of their community who now face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after experiencing unprecedented losses. They are overwhelmed by where to start, and any contribution will be immensely appreciated. We are raising funds to help them with immediate needs like clothing, housing, food and essentials, as well as to rebuild their home in the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. At top left is a photo showcasing their home and the fruits of their love and labor.
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