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4th Quarter 2015-16 • San Anselmo Network Success 3 Blasen Landscape Architecture Announces Studio Manager Promotion Gary Rasmussen was promoted to manager of the San Anselmo-based Blasen Landscape Architecture, architects for San Anselmo's Imagination Park. Gary joined Blasen Landscape Architecture in 2001, and has since brought his design and management talent to the development of significant award-winning projects, including private residences, wineries, schools and the AT&T San Francisco Giants' edible garden. His current projects include a ranch in Montana, a residence in Palm Beach, Florida, and a nature preserve in Sonoma County. Gary Rasmussen's leadership and talent have greatly contributed to the firm's success. Congratulations Gary! Blasen Landscape Architecture 500 Red Hill Ave., San Anselmo (415) 485-3885 Insalata's and Marinitas Make Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands 2016 Michelin Guide declared their 2016 honors and, always putting San Anselmo on the map, we're proud that Insalata's and Marinitas are among the winners. According to the official guide: "Bib Gourmands are selected by Michelin's inspectors who dine in anonymity at restaurants across the region. ese local inspectors are trained to scrupulously apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin inspectors for many decades throughout the world. is ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin inspectors pay all their bills in full." Insalata's 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo (415) 457-7700 insalatas.com Marinitas 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo (415) 454-8900 marinitas.net Tinkering/Crafts Doodlebug "For your budding artists, a trip to this shop is a must. e front of the store is stocked with all the supplies your little one needs to get crafty, as well as great gifts and school supplies. e Art Studio, in the back of the retail space, is a multi- purpose area where little ones and their parents can paint pottery or a wooden treasure box, make mosaics, decoupage, or even knit, using the vast resources available onsite." — Red Tricycle Doodlebug 641 San Anselmo Ave. (415) 456-5989 doodlebugmarin.com Eat/Play Comforts "Time to refuel your tuckered tots? Head over to San Anselmo institution, Comforts, for picnic essentials. For mom, there is the famous Chinese Chicken Salad, which has achieved near cult-status and the kids will swoon over Chicken Okasan—boneless chunks of white meat dipped in teriyaki, then panko-crusted and flash-fried. Local moms have dubbed this 'kiddie crack' although adults seem to be equally addicted. e deli case is packed with an abundant selection of salads, sides and entrees to take away, all using locally sourced produce and meats." —Red Tricycle Comforts 335 San Anselmo Ave. (415) 454-9840 comfortscafe.com Imagination Park "Once your brown bag is packed, head over a few blocks Members in the News Submission Deadlines All Chamber members can submit business news and promotions for inclusion on our Facebook and Twitter pages and in our two publications, Network Success and Member News e-blasts. Mail all submissions to info@sananselmochamber.org. Submission deadlines are as follows: • Network Success : Q1 Issue: Deadline December 30, 2015 Free quarterly publication mailed to 5,500 residents, businesses and Chamber members in the San Anselmo community. • Member News: Send at least two weeks prior to when you want news published. • Facebook and Twitter: Email the chamber any time! Members in the News Continued on page 5 Gary Rasmussen Valenti & Co 337 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo (415) 454-7800 • valentico.com "Guests leave both their hearts and their hunger behind after a meal at this utterly captivat- ing spot in cozy San Anselmo, where the chef busily prepares each dish from scratch in the back as his bubbly wife hugs regulars and ushers them inside. Adding to the quaint tratto- ria feel, fragrant blooms from the window boxes release their delicate scents into the dining room. e bill of fare is largely Italian, with a few fun twists: house-made fettuccine is twirled in a shrimp bisque and topped with plump, sweet Hawaiian prawns, and tiramisu becomes 'crunchymisu' when puff pastry is subbed for ladyfingers. But even simpler dishes, like flaky, moist griddled Mt. Lassen trout with braised fennel, radicchio, and tangy lemon emulsion, are full of flavor." —Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Awards Two Forks to Valenti & Co Restaurant Red Tricycle Highlights Kid-Friendly San Anselmo Businesses and Attractions