Taste of Marin

It's that time of year again when The Olema Inn & Restaurant teams up with Marin Organics and Marin Agricultural Land Trust to celebrate everything wonderful to eat in Marin County.
Our wonderful chef Ed will be there serving Cous Cous Salad with Marin Sun Farms Harissa Roasted Chicken, Cherry
Tomatoes, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Cilantro Basil Mint Dressing.

Special guest this year is best selling author, environmentalist and inspired speaker, Paul Hawken. Hawken has dedicated his life to sustainablity and changing the relationship between business and the environment.

Don't miss this great event with wonderful food & music - September 17th from 4-9pm at St. Vincent's school for Boys at the Marinwood Exit in San Rafael.

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The 7th annual "Taste of Marin"-- September 17th, 4-9pm at St. Vincent’s in San Rafael

On Sunday, September 17th, Marin Organic and Marin Agricultural Land Trust will once again team up to bring you a spectacular Taste of Marin 2006 – a celebration of Marin’s agricultural bounty and the people who bring it from the field to the table. A special highlight for this year is guest speaker Paul Hawken. Best-selling author, environmentalist and inspired speaker, Paul Hawken has dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment.

Taste of Marin features world renowned farmers, ranchers, cheese makers, bakers, and vintners, as well as the best of local restaurants and celebrity chefs and a rousing selection of musical talent, the event is a showcase of some of the world's most phenomenal food - presented in the magical atmosphere of an Indian summer evening in a 19th century mission style courtyard.

Some of the well-known restaurants in evening's line-up include Fish, Insalata’s, the Olema Inn and Restaurant; Manka’s Inverness Lodge, Small Shed Flatbreads, Piatti Mill Valley; the Station House Café; Drakes Beach Café, Indian Peach Food Company; Three Twin Ice Cream; Comforts and many more. Chefs will offer a variety of specialties made from organic produce, grass-fed beef, cheese, seafood, local wines, and even locally produced organic ice cream!

Held once again at the beautiful Saint Vincent’s School for Boys in San Rafael, the event will include opportunities to meet with local farmers, peruse an exciting array of silent auction items and bid on amazing live auction items.

Special guest speaker best-selling author and environmentalist Paul Hawken and the musical talents of the Cuban Orquesta
La Mordena Tradicion promise to make the evening an incredible celebration.

St. Vincent’s is located in San Rafael just off the Marinwood Exit.