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Novato

Where to Eat: Novato

Novato lies on the northern edge of Marin, with the advantage of being two steps to Sonoma County.

Beso Bistro
by Marin Magazine Staff
January 22, 2021
Eggs benedict at Marvins Breakfast Club

What's Hot: 4 of the Best Breakfast Spots in Novato

Our guide on where to get breakfast on Grant Avenue.

by Jessica Gliddon
September 20, 2019
Legally Blonde

5 Life Lessons from Elle Woods

Some unlikely wisdom from the heroine of Legally Blonde the Musical, coming to Novato.

by Donna Berry Glass
July 12, 2019

The Loss of Two Novato High Students Turns Attention to Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Education

As a community grieves the loss of two of its students, there are hopes that their stories can be a warning to others.

by Kirsten Jones Neff
June 25, 2019

4 Places to Get International Ingredients in Marin

Check out our favorite exotic markets in Marin that have ingredients you won’t find in your typical grocery store.

SPANISH Spanish Table, Strawberry Come here for olives, sweet smoked paprika, vermouth, roasted piquillo peppers and olive oil.
by Jessica Gliddon
June 21, 2019

5 Best Things to do This Week: June 3–10

Hand-picked events and happenings you won’t want to miss.

by Jessica Gliddon
June 3, 2019

5 Best Things to do This Week: May 27-June 2

Hand-picked events and happenings you won’t want to miss.

by Jessica Gliddon
May 28, 2019

Meet the Baker: Catherine Brennan of Flour Chylde Bakery in Novato

Flour Chylde Bakery have been baking and promoting the benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle since 2002.

by Lynda Balslev
April 26, 2019
Marin Magazine Glaze and Confused

What Was New in Marin in May 2019

Keep abreast of new happenings in Marin, from shop openings to wellness innovations and beyond.

by Jessica Gliddon
April 19, 2019

The Origin of the Name: Novato

The story behind the name.

The Origin of the Name
by Jim Wood
November 10, 2018
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