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San Rafael Chamber Hosts 2025 Economic Forecast: Growth, Housing & Mobility

“Our goal is to bring together business leaders and community resources to showcase solutions at our local fingertips,” says San Rafael Chamber Executive Director Karen Strolia. “The information shared will outline actionable strategies that can be implemented to attract more companies and address this year’s economic concerns.”

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The 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival lineup is HERE! šŸŽ‰ – Gary Clark Jr. & Niles Rogers & Chic to Headline, Along with the Crosby Collective, Monophonics, Vieux Farka Toure, Sister Nancy. Thee Sinseers & More!!

ā€œIn 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. ā€œWe are delighted with this multi-talented, hyper-creative group of artists in 2025! More than anything, we can’t wait to gather together again and celebrate the wonders of Mill Valley and bask in the power of the arts. Unequivocally, you’re gonna love the heck out of these bands!ā€

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Local Kitchens Teams Up With with Social Media Sensation and Forbes ā€œ30 Under 30ā€ Honoree Tue Nguyen (aka TwayDaBae) to Collaborate on a new Vietnamese-Inspired Menu, Further Enriching the Restaurant’s Array of Globally Inspired Cuisines from Award-Winning ChefsĀ 

“I see myself as an educator and storyteller,” said Chef Tue. “While dishes like phở 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 

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Looking 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 

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Piazza D’Angelo’s Luigi Petrone Has Stepped up to Host a Fundraiser for LA Fire Victims – If You Can’t Make It In, Consider Donating Directly at the Links Below, or to Another Aid Group of Your Choosing

Like everyone, we’ve been devastated by the news coming out of Southern California. To help wildfire victims, join us this Thursday January 16th when we’ll 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? Can’t 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. We’re all in this together, and we’re all Southern California Strong.

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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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