By Whitney Butler

 

Today’s farm-to-table scene means different things to different people. In fact, the very concept—the use of locally sourced products with little alteration—has become a commodity in and of itself. Even global food chains are jumping on the wagon.

But with its deep roots in farm-to-table culture, long-standing preservation efforts pursued by the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT), artisanal boutiques around every corner, and spirited chefs supporting small farms and purveyors, the food system in Marin County, California, is as authentic as it gets—and it’s for everyone.

Here are some of Marin County’s best places to score farm-to-table food:

Farmshop Marin
Larkspur

Located in the Marin Country Mart, Farmshop Marin is a culinary beacon on the bay sitting a stone's throw from the Larkspur Landing ferry dock offering up a full-flavored experience with style, finesse and comfort.  Enjoy a drink at the 50-foot hand-sculpted wooden bar, watch the chefs in the open kitchen and at the pizza oven, or dine on the expansive patio. If for drinks after work, weekend brunch, a special night celebrating with friends and family and anything in between, allow them to create an experience to be remembered. 

Farmshop Marin has a distinctive voice and is an experience that captures a new kind of luxury, one that is relaxed, handcrafted, free of decoration and highly appealing to all senses.

The next time you’re in Larkspur, don’t miss a chance to enjoy a juicy burger or signature cheesesteak sandwich at this restaurant or pick up a few chops to grill at home.

Valenti & Company Ristorante
San Anselmo

Farm-fresh Northern Italian cuisine using thoughtfully sourced local organic ingredients.

Chef Valenti's cuisine is inspired by the love for his native northern Italy, and the magnificent ingredients produced locally in Marin County. He uses the best organic produce from small farms and his own gardens, meats from Greater Omaha, Liberty duck, Superior Farms, pasture raised soy free eggs and the best of authentic Italian products. His seafood is Safe Harbor certified and comes in every day from local and east coast small "day boats". He jokingly says: "I only want the best, after all I eat here every day." Menu Here
 

For all you need to plan your Marin County vacation, visit the Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website or Facebook page.