North Bay Woman

S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 19 Sam's Anchor Café A sunny Sunday morning calls for a trip to Sam's Anchor Café in charming downtown Tiburon. Ask for a table on their expansive patio to watch all the action and take in the stellar views of the San Francisco Bay and city skyline. 27 Main St., Tiburon, (415) 435-4527, samscafe.com Le Garage Owned and operated by two Frenchmen, this funky French bistro in Sausalito's Marinship neighborhood is a hidden gem. There are plenty of both breakfast and non-breakfast items on their brunch menu. Satisfy your sweet tooth with "Gaufres": house-made waffles topped with Nutella chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Ooh la la! 85 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, (415) 332-5625, legaragebistrosausalito.com 1313 Main Brunch-loving wine and food connoisseurs rejoice because 1313 Main in downtown Napa will fulfill all your foodie desires. Pair lobster benedict with Bubble Trouble, a sparkling wine and champagne flight, for rich taste experience. You will delight in the stunning food presentation as well as the phenomenal fare at 1313 Main. 1313 Main St., Napa, (707) 258-1313, 1313main.com B runch is more than a just a meal. Brunches are gatherings, celebrations, and in my opinion, the most joyful and high calorie feast of the week. And brunch is one of the few times when imbibing before noon is not only acceptable, but encouraged! Whether gathering generations of family together on a Sunday morning over blueberry pancakes, sausage links and gin fizzes or catching up on the latest gossip with your best girlfriends while sipping mimosas and biting into fresh beignets, I've got the best brunch spots in the North Bay. Waterfront dining at a Tiburon institution, Sam's Anchor Café. Left: Bacon and poached eggs with caviar. – Photos by Stuart Lirette Funky Le Garage touts itself as French fast food. Left: Mussels with pequillo peppers, chorizo sausage and saffron. – Photos provided by Le Garage Al fresco dining at upscale 1313 Main in Napa. Left: A silky lobster benedict. – Photos provided by 1313 Main >> Con't on page 48 Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Sam's Anchor Cafe –Photo by Stuart Lirette; A 1313 Main signature cocktail – Photo provided by 1313 Main; Eggs with caviar at Sam's Anchor Cafe – Photo by Stuart Lirette; Champagne flutes at 1313 Main and 1313 Main staff member at bar station – Photos provided by 1313 Main; The Fremont Diner exterior – Photo by Adrienne Shubin

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