Farmshop Marin, one of the county’s top dining destinations, first fired up its ovens in 2013. Opened by Thomas Keller protégé Jeff Cerciello, this 7,000-square-foot space, impeccably designed by L.A.-based firm Commune, has attracted locals and visitors ever since. Recently Cerciello brought in some new team members, including general manager Andy O’Day and bar manager Russell Sheldon, both formerly of S.F.’s DOSA, and executive chef Brian Bowen, recently of Murray Circle. Their new spring menu includes Marin Roots curried nettle soup, fava bean falafel, Spanish octopus, and green asparagus pizza, just in time for summer nights on the patio — an ideal spot to enjoy Marin Country Mart’s live music while enjoying a bite to eat.
WHO New culinary talent: Brian Bowen, Russell Sheldon, Andy O’Day
WHAT Hip, hot spot celebrates new menu
WHERE Larkspur 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700, farmshopca.com
This article originally appeared in Marin Magazine’s print edition under the headline: “Food with a Beat.”
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.
