Yes, it's my go to place for grabbing a six pack of beer or a bottle of something and maybe even…read moregrabbing a lotto ticket

While not quite the nirvana as the name suggests, Paradise Wine & Spirits can be a wonderful oasis…read morefor your boozy needs. You'll find them in East Corte Madera in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it location (a hop/skip/and jump away from Nugget Market). This liquor store's been a Marin County staple for years. I remember trying to buy beer here with my fake ID in high school over 20 years ago (spoiler alert: it didn't work). This place ain't fancy by any means. You'll pretty much find beer, spirits, candy, snacks, and some random canned food & cleaning products. It's not exactly what I think about when I hear the word "Paradise," but this place always has what you need when you're in a jam, so in a way, I could argue that's quite heavenly. Long review short, this is a solid liquor/convenient store option when you're in Marin. They have plenty of free parking in the front. And I gotta give them props for adhering to all the proper Covid-19 safety guidelines (masks, gloves, and a glass partition between the customer and cashier).

Friendly, no nonsense vibe and their dance party with DJ last night was totally fun! It was "East…read moreBay" night and the place was busy with people of all ages. I love that I can get taster size glasses at about $4 each so I can try a good variety. I love rice lagers so it was a plus the night I found Hanamachi there on tap and I took a can home to share. James and Alicia are always helpful with their suggestions to help those, like me, who have no clue but are learning, what I like. Now I know I also like Strata hops, like in the DDH Strata Salad. Onward to new learnings! Thanks for a great party!

Great spot! Great selection of beer without having to take a trip to Sonoma county. Great service…read moreas well.

We are obsessed with this place. Just moved to town and this is our favorite place to eat, chill,…read morework....it has such great friendly vibes and the food is amazing. The fish tacos are my fav

I was back in San Rafael again visiting family. I brought the gang to the marina for the trail…read morewalk. We "had" to go into Andy's Local Market. Luv this place. Some folks in my group wanted fresh coffee, sodas and juices from the cold case, pre-packaged deli items, bbq from the grill, and to use the restroom. Don't let the size of this market fool you into believing they are a one trick pony. Besides groceries they have alot to offer. The bbq stand (outside near the back parking lot), plants, gifts, groceries, fresh seafood and meat counters, sandwich and deli counter, self serve hot prepared food bar, coffee and pastries bar, bar ( in the back patio facing the marina), and individual cold case drinks... and that is not everything. They have a backyard patio area and a small indoor seating area. During the summer, live music is held out in the patio. Everyone enjoyed the food items they purchased. Great offerings, prices (normal and comparable to simple places in the area), clean, organized, and beautiful simple decor and aesthetics. Plus they have the BBQ stand out front. It is open daily 11:39am-2pm. Serving up chicken (thigh $8.95, plate $18.95), Miller hot dog $8.95 and tri tip. I have yet to try the tri tip, but the chicken and hot dog are fantastic. Mmm. And I have to give a shout out to the houseplant selection. It caught the eye of some family members, so much so they bought a couple. Beautiful, healthy plants that cost nearly 40% less than the cheapest big box store in our hometown.

I did an on-line order for this wine (see attached photo of 2017 vintage). When I showed up at the…read morestore I noticed that the wine was actually a 2019 vintage. I brought this up the the staffer who went and checked the shelf and came back and told me that this was an un-vintaged wine. I was like WTF? I clearly has a vintage and I bought a 2017. He explained to me that they just sell whatever corporate sends them and that he has no control over what shows up. He was able to change it on the website almost immediately though to 2019. I needed the wine for an event the next day so I had no choice but to take the new vintage. I sent an email to both corporate and the store manager thinking that they would make some amends. The manager called me the next day and politely explained that they have no control over what shows up on the website and that they just shelve what is sent to them by corporate. In addition he explained what was meant by "un-vintaged." Evidently what that means is that they don't stock and store several vintages like they do with some wines and that because corporate doesn't always update what they've been shipped this can sometimes occur. OK, so he talked me down and I guess I was convinced that it wasn't the store's fault. But still I feel like they should have made some monetary amends for the mistake they made as a corporate entity. so, I was gong to leave it along. But today almost a week later I get an email from corporate saying: Hi! Thanks so much for reaching out to Customer Care about this. Per the information from your order 355673938, the La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva 2019 is indeed the correct vintage/item purchased on the order. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. What the actual heck? Did they not even see my original email that VERIFIES that my order was a 2017 vintage. Sheesh, whatever so done with the corporate BS. I will not be returning to this store.

Well, when this place first opened it was hit or miss. But nowadays they seem to have things…read moredialed in. Competent staff and very wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits, and sometimes, the hard to find bottle of bourbon.

Great local spot always well stocked with an amazing tequila selection. Fair prices on hard to…read morefind allocated brands too.

Great place to buy ghetto beers, good selection of malt liquor. One of the few places where you…read morecan find St. Ides

Excellent customer service! I placed an order with an expensive bottle of whiskey, and…read moreunfortunately one of the bottles was missing from my delivery. I contacted customer service, and they got back to me within 12 hours and handled the issue quickly and professionally. Really impressed with their responsiveness and how they took care of the problem. Highly recommend!

AVOID THIS SCAM STORE!!…read more Promising and not delivering!! Lost a huge amount of money because of this.

A Novato Brewery Worth the Search…read more During a weekend drive north of San Francisco, we found ourselves in Novato and decided to stop for a bite to eat. Before grabbing our late lunch, we wanted to try a local brewery, and Adobe Creek Brewing caught my attention. Adobe Creek Brewing is a newer craft brewery started by Jonathan MacDonald in March 2017. Jonathan was a homebrewer before turning professional. Adobe Creek is known for its tasty, hop-forward beers. At first, they only made small batches for local bars and restaurants. But in 2019, they opened a taproom for the public. The taproom is in a parking lot in Novato's business district. It was a bit tricky to find, but it was worth the effort. The place has a simple and open feel. I asked for a light beer, and the friendly staff member gave me a few options. I chose a clear IPA, though I can't remember the name. It was smooth and flavorful, perfect for a nice day. Since we were hungry, we didn't try more beers, but our samples were so good that I knew I would go back and explore more of their offerings. Overall, Adobe Creek Brewing is a great place to visit if you're in Novato.

Really great beer - fun vibe and dog friendly! Loved this place! There isn't food, but you can…read morebring your own in which is perfect for us as everyone in our group had exactly what they wanted. The gentleman working was very cool.

Update. The owner gave me credit for a sandwich because of my negative experience last time. I got…read morethe Italian this time and it was very good. I will definitely be back. Thank you to the owner for being kind enough to do that. That's good service. Thank you

Golden market is the oldest continuously running community market in Old Town Sausalito…read more It opened at 1947 . It has been serving as a vibrant neighborhood hub with a gourmet deli , coffee bar , and second bay views . Guest can enjoy indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the San Francisco Bay . The market deli is known for handcrafted sandwiches made with fresh local ingredients and famous ACME bread . It offers organic produces , local pastries , crafted beers , and a curated wine selection . It has unique services like Wednesday wine tasting and live music nights . A group of local friends bought the market in 2018 and restore the historic buildings . Recently there are some negative and positive comments about the new owner / staff . I myself enjoy shopping at this market .