Tastemakers 2016

IN A COUNTY known for its farm-fresh produce, artisan meats and caught-that-day seafood, we are spoiled when it comes to dining. Next time the question of where to go for a meal arises, we hope you turn to these pages for inspiration. Here, Marin’s top tastemakers, as voted by our readers, are seen jostling for position in the new Henrybuilt studio in Mill Valley, along with the delicious top-selling dishes they create. And so you too can feel like an insider, the chefs and owners also let us know where they like to go after a long shift.


Mimi Towle

Mimi Towle has been the editor of Marin Magazine for over a decade. She lived with her family in Sycamore Park and Strawberry and thoroughly enjoyed raising two daughters in the mayhem of Marin’s youth sports; soccer, swim, volleyball, ballet, hip hop, gymnastics and many many hours spent at Miwok Stables. Her community involvements include volunteering at her daughter’s schools, coaching soccer and volleyball (glorified snack mom), being on the board of both Richardson Bay Audubon Center. Currently residing on a floating home in Sausalito, she enjoys all water activity, including learning how to steer a 6-person canoe for the Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club. Born and raised in Hawaii, her fondness for the islands has on occasion made its way into the pages of the magazine.