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( www.thebovinebakery.com ; 11315 Hwy 1; pastry $3; 6:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Sat & Sun)
Don't leave town without sampling something buttery from possibly the best bakery in
Marin. A sweet bear-claw pastry and an organic coffee are a good way to kick off your
morning.

Tomales Bay Foods & Cowgirl Creamery DELI, MARKET
( GOOGLE MAP ; www.cowgirlcreamery.com ; 80 4th St; sandwiches $6-12; 10am-6pm Wed-Sun;

)
A market in an old barn selling picnic items, including gourmet cheeses and organic pro-
duce. Reserve a spot in advance for the small-scale artisanal cheesemaker's demonstration
and tasting ($5); watch the curd-making and cutting, then sample a half dozen of the fresh
and aged cheeses. All of the milk is local and organic, with vegetarian rennet in the soft
cheeses.

Osteria Stellina ITALIAN
( GOOGLE MAP ; 415-663-9988; www.osteriastellina.com ; 11285 Hwy 1; mains $15-24;
11:30am-2:30pm & 5-9pm; )
This place specializes in rustic Italian cuisine made from locally sourced produce, includ-
ing pizza and pasta dishes and Niman Ranch meats. For dessert, the water-buffalo-milk
gelato is the way to go.

Pine Cone Diner DINER

( www.pineconediner.com ; 60 4th St; mains $9-13; 8am-2:30pm; )
The Pine Cone serves big breakfasts and lunches inside a cute retro dining room and at
shaded al fresco picnic tables. Try the buttermilk biscuits, the chorizo or tofu scramble, or
the fried oyster sandwich.

Entertainment

Old Western Saloon LIVE MUSIC, BAR
( 415-663-1661; cnr Shoreline Hwy & 2nd St; 10am-midnight or 2am)