Leanne Battelle

California, San Francisco

Food Columnist at Marin Independent Journal

Founder, The Real Deal Marin restaurant search guide / Food Columnist, Marin Independent Journal

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Articles

Fun food events coming up in Marin

3 days ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

San Rafael’s downtown lights up from 5 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of the month (June 13, July 11 and Aug. 8) when its summer market returns on a new night and with a revamped spin that includes live music, local artisans, a beer garden and a mix of bites from regional pop-ups.
Mill Valley welcomes 2 new sandwich spots

1 week ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

When it opened last year, Mama’s Luncheonette, a takeout spot in San Francisco, made waves as word spread and lines formed for inventive, flavor-layered breakfast burritos and savory wraps. The second location brings the business and its owners back to the city where they grew up.
Marin resident opens coffee shop with Ukrainian influences

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

Inspired by the old-world café scenes of Berlin and Vienna, Mill Valley resident Iryna Nevozhai has opened Franko & Co on Bridgeway in Sausalito. While she and much of the team are Ukrainian, she aims to create something more universal and in keeping with the high standard of hospitality she admired in her home city of Kyiv.
West Marin barbecue to benefit volunteer fire department

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department presents its 51st annual Memorial Day weekend barbecue and live music bash from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Santos Meadows near Muir Beach. Members of the volunteer fire department will dish out a spread of barbecued chicken, baked beans, garlic bread and green salad.
New Mediterranean restaurant opens in Tiburon

3 weeks ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

Turkish Mediterranean restaurant Troya, the newest addition to Tiburon’s Cove Shopping Center, breathes fresh life into the former home of fried chicken eatery Flybird that closed last July. Currently open for lunch, with dinner service beginning May 19, the restaurant reveals a striking transformation into a refined, welcoming space that complements its authentic, health-conscious menu and vibrant flavors.
Tiburon resident opens pizzeria in Bon Air shopping center

1 month ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

What began as a dad perfecting deep-dish pies for his children has turned into Squared Pizza, a new addition to the Bon Air shopping center in Greenbrae. The Detroit-style square-pan pizzas have crispy, caramelized edges and a soft, pillowy interior, a tribute to Motor City style with a Bay Area edge. Owner and Tiburon resident Joe Garfola previously held high-level roles in tech and cybersecurity at companies like Google, Blizzard and 2K.
Bites and brews to enjoy at Mill Valley Music Festival

1 month ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

The Mill Valley Music Festival returns this weekend with two full days of live music, local flavor and laid-back revelry on the expansive grounds behind the Mill Valley Community Center. Now in its fourth year, the family-friendly spring gathering has grown into a signature event that blends big-name talent with community spirit.
San Rafael’s Vin Antico changes name, menu

1 month ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

A familiar downtown San Rafael restaurant has a new name, a new look and a new culinary team. Family-owned Vin Antico was reintroduced last month as Vin after a brief two-month closure. Although the storefront restaurant has been serving diners since its return, the changes will be made official with celebrations on May 9 and 10.
New San Rafael restaurant offers nourishing bowls

1 month ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

Wholesome bowls packed with grains, vegetables and proteins are a convenient solution for health-minded diners looking for a complete meal on the go. Berkeley fast-casual restaurant Humbowl brings the concept to Marin with the opening of its new location in downtown San Rafael. The menu, which focuses on fresh, scratch-made combinations, is designed to cater to a wide range of diets, from carnivore and vegetarian to vegan and gluten-free.
Fun classes coming up at Sausalito cooking school

1 month ago | marinij.com | Leanne Battelle

Curious to take a closer look at classic beef traditions, one with roots in Argentina and the other from the world of American grilling? Cavallo Point’s Cooking School in Sausalito has two upcoming options among its demonstration and hands-on cooking classes. On May 11, explore Argentina’s beef-loving culture with signature dishes like empanadas and grass-fed rib-eye with chimichurri, plus cast-iron provoleta, grilled vegetables with burrata and dulce de leche banana pudding.