Weekly Lunch at Pacific Catch in Corte Madera

I'm just kind of saying "yes" to everything I see on the menu at the Pacific Catch restaurant in Corte Madera, when I stop there for a quick lunch on my way to San Francisco. It's almost the end of the local crab season, and I think now is the time to show that loving, crab-devoted side of myself :)

My absolute favorites for lunch are Dungeness Crab & Corn Chowder with peppers, potato, bacon, cilantro pesto and Glazed Crab & Shrimp Dumplings paired with fantastic fresh coffee.    

Sbragia Family Vineyards: "Crab on its Back" Dinner

The beautiful view from my window in the late January morning light was what convinced me to do something special and celebrate winter on the edge of spring. The Sbragia Annual Crab Dinner event seemed like a perfect idea. So on February 1st, under the young stars and all the miracles of the night, my husband and I drove to the Sbragia Family Vineyards to find the Crab Feast in full swing. 

Smiling at the sight of the most delicious looking crab, mussels, shrimp, artichokes, corn and bread, loaded on the tables in a simple and direct manner,  I couldn't help but remember the painting by Vincent Van Gogh: "Crab on its back" :)