Leanne Battelle

After a three-decade, far-reaching culinary journey that's earned him international acclaim, local chef Ryan Scott is making his mark in the historic Yolanda Station neighborhood of San Anselmo, where he lives with his family.

This week, the opening of Fairfax Brewing Co. by a group of Marin locals brings new life to the former Iron Springs Pub & Brewery space in Fairfax. The full-service gastropub not only revives a 25-year-old brewing facility that dates back to Iron Springs' predecessor, Ross Valley Brewing Co., but also introduces the town's first namesake beer brand.

Though the Bay Area's weather may not always mirror the conditions we tie to the seasons, a lineup of annual events — each featuring great food — reliably ushers in the arrival of fall.

Ali “Zoti” Turap, the owner and general manager of San Francisco's year-old Cal-Italian restaurant The Rustic, saw an opportunity to bring his Mission Dolores neighborhood eatery to downtown Larkspur after Locanda Marin closed its doors in July.

From the kitchens of wooden tall ships that sail the globe to handling gourmet cooking duties at Richmond's historic East Brother Light Station, Fairfax resident Dina Berkhout is now anchored in her hometown with Siren Sisters Kitchen, a storefront marketplace offering fresh and frozen grab-and-go meals, provisions and customized catering services.

The savory whirlwind of festivals, fairs and fundraisers continues before the holiday season sets in.

With the year well into its final quarter, it's time to turn off the grill and fire up inspiration in the kitchen. Enhance your skills and broaden your repertoire at Marin cooking classes running through December, including options for children.

Locally crafted specialty foods can be found throughout the county, but, for the greatest concentration, there’s no better place than Marin’s farmers markets. Fairfax resident Will Dudley of Dudley…

The West Marin town of Marshall welcomed a new-fashioned culinary destination last week with the opening of Mable’s at the Lodge at Marconi, an upscale coastal retreat alongside Tomales Bay within …

While turkey may take center stage on Thanksgiving, it's often the savory sides and decadent desserts that steal the show. Thankfully, Marin's talented bakers and specialty shops are here to help, offering an impressive array of additions for preorder and pickup.