If it’s civic pride or adherence to tradition we’re measuring, Fairfax might again win the prize. First Federal Savings and Loan is our banker, and, because of the currency’s distinctive design, people will probably collect Fairbucks as souvenirs.” “Starting in mid-June, most of the town’s merchants will honor them as currency. “A Fairbuck will be worth three dollars,” Baker says of the new trade tokens meant to promote local spending, to be introduced at the Fairfax Festival this summer. “We’re more and more becoming a ‘destination.’ ” Regarding who will move into the current Good Earth space, Baker cites a local rumor: “They say the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh wants it for a music venue, to jam with his friends, for special events, that sort of thing - it’s a bit vague.”Īs for the overall business climate, one could say it is so strong that Fairfax is minting its own money. “We’re excited about the move,” says Good Earth partner Al Baylocq. “But only across town.”īy late October, Good Earth will occupy twice as much space at an entrance-to-town location left vacant when Albertsons moved out two years ago. “Good Earth is moving!” exclaims Wendy Baker, a former Fairfax mayor and now executive director of the town’s chamber of commerce. Fair warning, however: There’s about to be a seismic shift of sorts. It’s Fairfax at its greenest and most gregarious it’s where everyone in town connects. “We’re all about preserving the social, economic and environmental well-being of Fairfax and its sphere of influence.”Īs for where that sphere’s social center lies, few will deny that it’s Good Earth Natural Foods on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. “We were the first in California to do it.” Hartwell-Herrero also points with pride to Sustainable Backyard, a public exhibit at 141 Bolinas Road that demonstrates the reasons and procedures for rainwater retention, organic gardening and effective composting. “In 2008, our town voted overwhelmingly to ban plastic bags,” she says. “We take conservation and sustainability seriously,” stresses Pam Hartwell-Herrero, a past president of Marin Master Gardeners who’s currently serving on the town council and is executive director of the educational nonprofit Sustainable Fairfax. Yet there’s more to Fairfax than nightlife. “If you ask me, it’s chichi,” Grips offers. “They have lines out the door.” A newer place attracting evening crowds is 123 Bolinas (that’s the address and name), an artisan wine bar with beer and light food items also on the menu. “There are open mikes at 19 Broadway, the Sleeping Lady and Peri’s,” he says, referring to three venerable Fairfax nightspots. “That means midnight or later.”Īccording to him, the town really rocks on Monday night. “As late as people come in, we’ll stay open,” he adds. “This town has great nightlife,” he bellows in a baritone that echoes throughout his modest-size beer hall. For instance, Vise Grips (he swears that’s his last name) is the owner of Gestalthaus, a new eatery on Bolinas Road specializing in locally brewed beers, homemade German potato salad and all kinds of sausages, hot dogs and bratwursts. Murals cover building walls, flowers grow from sidewalk cracks and smiles are on faces. Are you hungry? You might try Barefoot Cafe, Cafe Lotus, Hummingbird Cafe or the Fat Angel Bakery.įolks seem to have fun in Fairfax. There’s Magpie, Yeah Baby, Lola’s Depot, Purple Haze and Crystal Chalice. *Some units are directly referred by the County’s Coordinated Entry Program.If there were a contest for cleverly named stores, the town of Fairfax would win, hands down. Translated materials available on the website. Additional information is also available on RCD’s website at.
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