Bon Air Spring Review 2013

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Bon Air Spring Fair Celebrating Local Flavor

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Inside:Fresh Spring LooksBon Air History

A Passion for PizzaEvents at Bon Air

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Just off of Highway 101

on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Greenbrae

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When: Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

Where: Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, CA 94904

What: Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire will be Marin’s largest ‘Do-It-Yourself ’ festival, showcasing local makers with activities, show-and-tell, and exhibits on arts, crafts, science, robotics, music, technology, sustainability, education, food, and creativity. Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire celebrates the imagination and ingenuity of our community, with hands-on learning and creative activities. It’s a day of sharing knowledge and talents in a family-friendly event that is fun, entertaining, educational and encourages the ‘maker’ in all of us.

Who: Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire is a collaboration between the host organization, Bon Air Center, and local m a ke r g r o u p s , i n d i v i d u a l s a n d organizations.

How: Please check our website www.makerfairegreenbrae.com for information on becoming a maker and participating!

About Maker Faire:

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.

Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community.

The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA and in 2012 celebrated its 7th annual show with 800 makers and 110,000 people in attendance. Community-driven Mini Maker Faires are now being produced around the world—including right here in Greenbrae.

Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under license from Maker Media, Inc.

Greenbrae MiniMaker Faire®

Bon Air Spring FairEat Local, Play Local, Live Local

Celebrate local food, recreation, health and living at the Bon Air Center Spring Fair, Saturday, May 18. Mollie Stone’s Market showcases local farms and

food business with food sampling and demonstrations. From farm-fresh ingre-dients to desserts, from healthy snacks to delicious beverages, meet the people behind the food. Taste and learn about the products and the businesses commit-ted to making healthy and delicious food locally.

Feel like dancing? We welcome Gypsy swing band Beso Negro, an all-star lineup of internationally experienced musicians who combine the Gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt with a modern sensibility, bringing the genre to a new generation.

There will be entertainment and ac-tivities for kids, and special activities and offers from Bon Air Center merchants. Saturday, May 18 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Check Events at www.bonair.com for more information.

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Bon Air Health

Fingers & Toes, Faces

& Places

Hair Salon

JumpstartMD

Luxton Optical

The Bar Method

The Pad Studios

The Ranch Salon

the style bar

The Water Store

Ben & Jerry’s

Bistro Vis à Vis

Fifi’s Diner

Hunan First Restaurant

Jamba Juice

Mollie Stone’s

Noah’s Bagels

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Peet’s Coffee & Tea

RoadRunner Burrito

Subway

SusieCakes

Victoria Pastry Co.

Wipeout Bar & Grill

ArchRival Sports

Johann Paul Jewelers

Lindisima Act 2

Sandbox

Secret Garden

Calico Corners

CVS/Pharmacy

david M. brian

Flying Horses

Stitchbirds

Needlepoint

Woodlands Pet

Food & Treats

Alterations To Go

Cell Depot

Computer Connection

Frame Crafters Gallery

Meaders Cleaners

Sprint PCS

UPS Store

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Chase

Citibank

Wells Fargo Bank

Health, Beauty & Wellness

Restaurant, Bakery & Market

Apparel & Jewelry

Gifts & Specialty

Services & Banking

It’s all here...Over 50 Specialty Shops & Restaurants

Bon Air CenterJust off Highway 101 on

Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Greenbrae

www.bonair.com

The Van Craeynest Story

Van Craeynest began in 1920 when Roger J. Van Craeynest went to work for The Shreve and Co. He apprenticed under some of the

finest European master craftsmen in America, including John Wrightburg, and became a master die cutter, designer, and engraver.

In 1926 he opened his own business

in San Francisco with two other jewelers.Larry Van Craeynest joined the

company in 1960 after studying art in college. He is dedicated to training young

art isans and passing on the tra-d i t i o n s a n d jewelry making techniques that were used in the Victorian Era. The factory still incorpo-rates a European apprenticeship system, directed by Larry Van Craeynest.

Van Craeynest is celebrating 87 years

of old world jewelry craftsmanship.

In Marin, Van Craeynest jewelery is

available exclusively at Johann Paul Jewelers.

Stone Pizza KitchenA Passion for Local & Handmade

When your Mollie Stone’s Market opened Stone Pizza Kitchen, they knew it had to be done right. The key was sourcing an au-

thentic Italian wood-fired oven to guar-antee the crisp, delicately blistered crust of a wood-fired pizza.

Stone Pizza Kitchen developed its recipes with the wood-fired oven in mind. Scratch-made sauces and an artisanal crust with complex flavors from an overnight rise were paramount. The Chef selects the finest fresh mozzarella and toppings, high-lighting fresh local and seasonal ingredi-ents. Whether it’s a slice of Classic Mar-gherita or Hog Heaven, each bite of pizza is perfectly balanced with that just-right

combination of chewy and crunchy. Every pizza is available hot as a whole pizza or by the slice, as well as unbaked for the convenience of Take & Bake later.

The menu could have stopped there, but it’s called a “pizza kitchen” for a reason. The Chef folds the crust into old-world style Calzones, including favorites like Chicken Meatball with spinach and ricotta. The wood-fired oven is also used to bake Stuffed Potatoes and Lazones (family-style lasagnas). The domed oven roof lends a subtly smoky flavor and ad-dictively unique taste to everything that comes out of Stone Pizza Kitchen, located in Mollie Stone’s Market. Call 415-461-1164 to place your order in advance.


415-461-7400

Patio New menu items

www.wipeoutbarandgrill.com

Outdoor Eat ... Drink ... Surf

Events in 2013Visit www.bonair.com for the latest information on our events.

Spring Fair May 18 11:00am – 3:00pm

15th Annual Spring Far, celebrating Marin’s local farms & businesses. “Eat Local, Play Local, Live Local” Food sampling, kids’ entertainment, music by Beso Negro.

Treasure Hunt Weekly Series

June 15 – August 31Join us for a weekly Treasure

Hunt and win Gift Certificates.

September 14Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire will

be Marin’s largest ‘Do-It-Yourself ’ festival, showcasing local makers with activities, show-and-tell, and exhibits on arts, crafts, science, robotics, music, technology, sustainability, education, food, and creativity. More at makerfairegreenbrae.com

Greenbrae Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under license from Maker Media, Inc.

Pumpkin Patch October 1 - 31

Car Show October 12

Halloween Bash October 26

Marin Food Bank Food Drive November 25 - December 31

Pronzini’s Christmas Trees

November 30 - December 24

Holidays at Bon Air with free Santa Photos December 7, 14, 21

Swimsuit Season is Calling!

Spring’s here, so summer is around the corner. If the words “swimsuit season” fill you with dread, consider these tips from JumpstartMD to help

you slim down by summertime:

Staying hydrated helps with weight loss. Being hydrated ensures your body doesn’t confuse thirst pangs for hunger pangs. Drink a big glass of water before each meal to take your hunger level down a notch so you don’t overeat.

Choose delicious veggies and healthy proteins. Although “healthy”, watch fruit intake to avoid excess sugar. Opt for fresh veggies and herbs like asparagus, watercress, mustard greens, parsley and cilantro. All are natural diuretics and can help cut down on any water retention. Avoid calorie and carbohydrate-loaded sauces and side dishes.

Avoid bottled juices and teas—they can be packed with excess sugar. Stick to home-brewed sun tea and don’t add sugar. Or add a burst of flavor to your water with lemon & lime wedges, cucumber slices, or even some nice, sliced up strawberries and chopped mint leaves – delicious!

Move it already! Get out there and walk Marin’s trails. People who walk just 30 minutes a day weigh an average of 15 pounds less than those who are sedentary.

Trouble with your knees? Swim–it’s great for muscle strengthening and easy on the joints. While some form of exercise 3-5 times a week is ideal, any movement is good movement !

Buy that swimsuit you want to look good in. This can be a great reminder that getting healthy is a gift you’re giving yourself!

Need more tips like this to shape up? JumpstartMD is the non-surgical medical weight management program most rec-ommended by Bay Area physicians. Enjoy the JumpstartMD coupon in back!

Greenbrae MiniMaker Faire®

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Bon Air Super: The First Store in the Center

When James T. Kilpatrick opened

the Bon Air Super Market in

1952, he was full of confidence.

“Never for a minute did I

doubt,” he later said, “that the largest

undertaking of my life could be anything

but a success.” And so Jim Kilpatrick

became a household name in Greenbrae

after creating the first business in the new

Greenbrae Shopping Center.

Kilpatrick had once operated a bread

delivery business in San Anselmo, and for

almost 20 years had been the proprietor

of a grocery store in Millbrae, where he

had a close relationship with that

community’s founder Niels Schultz.

When Schultz developed Greenbrae after

World War II, he invited Kilpatrick to

anchor the new shopping center. Having

a market hub was key in Schultz’s vision

of a community with all its needs to be

found locally.

Prominent architect Victor Gruen

worked with Schultz and Kilpatrick to

build “the most modern super market”

of the time in a location across Sir Francis

Drake Boulevard from the fast-growing

community of Greenbrae. They took the

name Bon Air from a nearby Victorian-era

hotel, long gone by then. The 125,000

square foot market being built was

considered “tremendous” at the time.

The big store’s grand opening on November 20, 1952, drew people from all over. Employees wore white uniforms, emblazoned on the back with “Bon Air SUPER,” and garrison-type white caps. The checkout facilities were of the latest design with turntables and conveyor belts, the shelves stocked with anything the people of Greenbrae could need: two pounds of bananas for a quarter, or a fifth of Kentucky bourbon for $3.98.

The Bon Air Super stood alone at first, soon to be joined by six other businesses including a hardware store, beauty parlor, and dry cleaning outfit. Later the market moved east in the center as Petrini’s, serving another generation of Marinites. Mollie Stone’s keeps up with the local demand today just as Jim Kilpatrick did over 60 years ago.

“...anything the people

of Greenbrae could

need: two pounds of

bananas for a

quarter, or a fifth of

Kentucky bourbon

for $3.98”


Spring Forward to Style!

190 Bon Air Center in Greenbrae461-2133

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Spring Trendsfrom SandboxSpring is here, and with it comes these great fashion trends:

Color: The color parade continues to march into Spring 2013. Look for the many shades of blue including bright sapphire and navy. Emerald green is another strong color for spring this year along with yellow and shades of orange (think citrus.)

Prints: especially florals. Prints abound this spring, especially large, colorful florals and geometrics with a Pucci-esque vibe. Sandbox literally has you covered, with tops and dresses from Haley’bob and beautiful sheer shirts from Ella Moss and Language.

Stripes: Now, practically a staple from great lines like Bailey 44 and Splendid.

Maxi dresses: A spring fave. Come see our fun styles from Weston Wear and Nicole Miller and Ella Moss.

Denim: Not to be overlooked, especially in shirt form, crop jackets and crop pants.

Here’s the skinny: Pants, that is. Looking good with easy t’s and sleeveless shirts. Check out our skinny jeans from AG Rich and Skinny and Fabrizio Gianni.

The Wedge: Sandals with a wedge heel definitely have the edge this spring, looking very fresh—especially in cork, in natural, or in color. Come try on sandals from Donald Pliner and Cordani.

Bon Air Center Congratulates its 2013 Best of Marin Winners:

Johann Paul Jewelers, Computer

Connection, Woodlands Pet Food &

Treats, Secret Garden, david M. Brian,

Frame Crafters Gallery, Arch Rival Sports.

110 Bon Air CenterGreenbrae, CA1.800.278.4494

1129 Broadway PlazaWalnut Creek, CA1.800.833.2182

Sterling silver charms from $25

20% off custom framing on any featured art purchased at store through August.

Excludes Rushes, Special Orders & Repairs1 coupon per customer • Exp. 8-31-13

320 Bon Air Center • 461-7688 • 10-6 Mon-Sat • www.framecraftersgallery.com

BITE!

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One Free Kids Meal*

415-461-7400 www.wipeoutbarandgrill.com

*with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids must be 12 and under and order from the

kids menu. Not valid with any other offer.

Free Spring Cleaning

Bring us your jewelry for a free cleaning and inspection.

Start Spring with a sparkle!Offer good May 1 – June 15

Try our new savory pastries

Buy 1 get 2nd for H priceduring the months of May & June

Also enjoy our traditional Italian pastries and cakes.

Made fresh daily.

Buy one burrito, bowl, taco or quesadilla and receive a second one of equal or

lesser value at

50% OFFOne cOupOn per persOn. nOt valid with any Other Offer.

expires July 31, 2013

Excludes Rushes, Special Orders & Repairs1 coupon per customer • Exp. 5-31-13

20% OFFCUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING

Maximum Value $60

Bon Air Center was built in 1952 as Greenbrae’s commercial and community center, and today remains the focal point for local services and

shopping with over fifty stores and restaurants. Throughout the year the Center hosts events that showcase local interests and activities,

including master gardeners, local farms and food producers, makers, food drives, fundraising, student athletes, and vintage car enthusiasts.

Please visit these Merchants for Spring 2013 special offers.

Just off Highway 101 on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

in Greenbrae

www.bonair.com

50 Bon Air Center #200 Greenbrae, CA 94904

(415) 461-0200 Just off Highway 101

on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. www.bonair.com

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDAd-Vantage

burrito

286 Bon Air Center • 461-9100

10:00 am to 6:00 pm M-F • Closed Sunday

www.lindisimaact2.com

Special Looks at Special Prices

Every DayBon Air Center’s First Flash Store

350 Bon Air Center Ste. 240

Above Coldwell Banker

1-855-Jumpstart

www.jumpstartmd.com

158 Bon Air Center461-6939

8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday8:00 am to 7:30 pm Saturday10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday www.roadrunnerburrito.com


7:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday & Monday www.victoriapastry.com


10-6 Mon-Satwww.framecraftersgallery.com

P R E S E N T S

Van Craeynest Wedding RingsComing Soon!

M-F 10-6Sat. 10-5

272 Bon Air Center www.johannpauljewelers.com

20% OFFCUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING

see reverse for details

One Free Kids Meal*

415-461-7400 www.wipeoutbarandgrill.com

*with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids must be 12 and under and order from the

kids menu. Not valid with any other offer.

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