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14 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 79 31 departments {punchline} Peninsula Culture 31 Birdman at Bat 40 Perfect Shot 42 Diary of a Dog: Riley {due west} Travel & Wellness 47 Savor the Sonoma Coast 56 Ready to Jibe? {august 2023} IN EVERY ISSUE 18 Editor’s Note 20 Sloane Citron 23 QuickPUNCH PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF TIMBER COVE RESORT / PAULETTE PHLIPOT / COURTESY OF ANDROID GALLUCCI / GINO DE GRANDIS {food coloring} Eats, Drinks & Scoops 67 Italian Star 76 The Beat on Your Eats {home & design} Style and Substance 79 Ocean Vibes 86 Bonsai Bliss {landmark} 106 The Dish 47 67 Cover photography by: Paulette Phlipot (Page 92)
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16 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” —BABE RUTH FOUNDER/PUBLISHER Sloane Citron EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Sheri Baer CREATIVE DIRECTOR Britt Johnston ASSISTANT EDITOR Johanna Harlow CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Linda Hubbard COPY EDITOR Carrie Lightner PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTORS Annie Barnett Paulette Phlipot PHOTOGRAPHERS Gino De Grandis Robb Most Irene Searles Robert David Siegel WRI TERS Lotus Abrams Jennifer Jory Loureen Murphy Elaine Wu SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Dylan Lanier ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERS Sally Randall Georgina Fox CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Airiel Mulvaney ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Alexa Randall PRINT QUALITY DIRECTOR George Marquez PUNCH is an idea about how to live a life that is more engaging and authentic, from personal adventures, growth and what we feed our bodies and souls to the culture that fulfills us and the traditions and new discoveries offered by the Peninsula. It is about appreciating and exploring the richness of where we live and how that understanding can enhance our lives and make them more fulfilling and happy. PUNCH MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Please call 650.383.3636 or email hello@punchmonthly.com PUBLISHED 1047 El Camino Real, Suite 202 Menlo Park, CA 94025 ©2023 by 36 Media, LLC Members Sloane Citron, David Arfin hello@punchmonthly.com punchmagazine.com PUNCH® is a registered trademark of 36 Media, LLC FOLLOW PUNCH: @punchmonthly PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM FOR EVERYTHING PUNCH, COMPLETE CALENDAR, INSIDE SCOOPS & MORE: punchmagazine.com
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18 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM going to start the story.” As I register one fascinating fact after another (“That’s a great quote!” “That’s another great quote!”), I’m already anticipating the challenging task of whittling down my transcription notes and research (which turn out to be 15,000+ words) into a 1,200-word story. In tandem, I also activate PUNCH photographer Gino De Grandis, who makes his own trip to Redwood City to capture the phenomenal visuals that will transport PUNCH readers there as well. As you can see, much like Birdman Bats, our process involves many layers of sanding away (editing) with the goal of delivering the best product (content) that we can. Just some extra insight to keep in mind—whether you’re stepping into the batter’s box (Page 31) or digging deeper into PUNCH’s August lineup. For more stories that bring the heat, check out Paulette Phlipot’s favorite summer grilling recipes (Page 92) and exhilarating sailing adventures on the “Redwood City Riviera.” (Page 56) See how Half Moon Bay designer Kate Handel weaves ocean vibes into airy spaces (Page 79) and meet the Ink Dwell team behind monumental multi-story murals. (Page 96) Visit with Kusamura Bonsai Club to explore how the Peninsula helps preserve an ancient living art (Page 86) and swing by Burlingame’s reimagined Stella for classic southern Italian cuisine. (Page 67) Our QuickPUNCH Q&A offers up Michelinstar secrets from longtime Village Pub server Melody Mitchell (Page 26) and for our August getaway, get ready for a road trip up the spectacular Sonoma Coast. (Page 47) CRACK! That’s the sound of August PUNCH hitting it out of the ballpark. Enjoy our 5th Anniversary issue! Sheri sheri@punchmonthly.com {editor’s note} (squarely in PUNCH territory!), the company is also an official supplier to Major League Baseball. Beloved summer pastime. August issue. Ding! Ding! Ding! Confession now: I’m a longtime Giants fan and consider Oracle Park to be a true field of dreams, but I’m a neophyte when it comes to actual baseball equipment. However, one certainty at PUNCH is that I’m always going to learn something I didn’t know the day before—which is what I love most about my job. After reaching out to Birdman Bats founder Gary Malec, I meet up with him on a Friday morning. Although I initially follow the same route I take to Costco, this outing leads me to a vastly different destination. Stepping inside Birdman’s industrial warehouse, I’m greeted by exotic-looking machinery and shelves and display cases lined with signed baseballs, bobble heads and shiny bats. And, atop everything, a fine layer of… “ACHOO!” I immediately sneeze. “Let me guess,” I say, “Dust is probably the… (I leave the end of the sentence hanging) … “Number-one headache!” Gary fills in the blank. Over the next 90 minutes, through a sit-down talk and tour, I learn about the genesis of Birdman Bats and the craftsmanship that goes into turning long, solid wooden sticks into sleek hitting instruments that can crush line drives and home runs over the outfield fence. Gary talks about the difference between birch, maple and ash, explains how the CNC machine creates a rough cut and walks me through the exhaustive process of sanding, sealing, coloring and finishing. “There’s a hand sand between every step of the way,” he emphasizes, which explains the profusion of dust. “The bigger chips are good for gardening and mulch. People come and take away whole trailer trucks of it.” When we walk up to the second floor, Gary quips a line that makes me laugh, and I mentally flash, “That’s how I’m Ever wonder how a PUNCH story comes together? Time for another peek behind the editorial curtain. A short while back, a friend, who happens to be a sports fiend, mentioned that she had received an engraved baseball bat as a gift. That immediately caught my interest, which doubly spiked when I beheld the striking handcrafted creation. Twotoned (gleaming purple with a glossy smoke-dyed handle) and emblazoned with her name in gold, this birch beauty also brandished an oval sticker with a seriously quirky logo and the maker: BIRDMAN BATS. One quick Google search later, I discovered that not only is Birdman Bats based in Redwood City PUNCH TURNS FIVE! With our August 2023 issue, PUNCH marks five years of capturing the Spirit of the Peninsula. Thank you for joining us on our joyful quest to celebrate this unique and wonderful place we call home. PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNIE BARNETT
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20 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNIE BARNETT {sloane citron} feet away from him and his eyes met ours several times as he performed. From the beginning to the finish, it was the best concert we’d ever attended. At the brief intermission, while the other musicians went backstage, Taylor hopped down from the stage to see and hug the man next to us, apparently a good friend of his. I couldn’t help myself and took a couple of steps forward so that it was the three of us in the conversation—those two talking and me silently nodding. When they were done, I turned to Taylor and seized my chance. He did not rush away but was fully engaging, welcoming and kind. We talked for a few minutes. I told him that he had made a difference in my life when I needed it and how appreciative I was of his music being there for me and how I admired the man he had become. I became misty-eyed, as my life flashed around me. He looked at me with understanding, the kind that comes from having lived a period of your life in turmoil and pain and recognizing that we are all fallible. We did the “man” shake and hugged and then he jumped back up on the stage. It was a surreal moment that will endure for me, the incredible joy of meeting the graceful, talented and humble man who had helped me through an early rough patch in my life. In his song, “Secret O’ Life,” there is a line that I have tried to embrace: “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.” It’s worth remembering. Thanks for everything, James. When I was shipped off to Andover prep school as a 15-yearold, it was a lonely journey. My father helped me carry my large black trunk to my third-floor room in Foxcroft Hall, shook my hand, wished me luck and happily left. There I was, 2,000 miles from home, an unsophisticated, immature Jewish kid from Amarillo, Texas. I felt like a scared little guppy in a tank full of sharks. The other boys had formed their cliques (I came as a 10th grader while most came in as 9th graders), were incredibly smart and had a confidence that I envied. My goal was to survive that year and hope that my father would not make me go back, (Thankfully, I slightly improved my lot over time and managed to graduate.) My one steadfast friend was my guitar, an acoustic classical model made by Yairi Gakki. When I was not working to try to pass my classes (I did, barely) or enduring the humiliating effort three times a day of finding a place (alone) to eat in the dining commons, I listened to the few cassettes that I owned and played my six-string. One day, on a trip to the downtown Andover music store, I bought a songbook that had all the music of the newly emerging star James Taylor. I owned both his cassettes, Sweet Baby James and Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, and many of his songs spoke to me in my current situation. I learned them and sat for hours quietly playing and mouthing the words. Taylor’s first and second albums were a collection of mostly melancholy songs; they spoke of “challenging” times and were warm and lyrical. In the song “Blossom” he sings, “Smile some sunshine down my way lately, I’ve been lonesome; Blossom, it’s been much too long a day. Seems my dreams have frozen.” In “Long Ago and Far Away,” the lyrics go, “Long ago a young man sits and plays his waiting game. But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams.” The song tells how a young man’s dreams don’t match his reality and how expectations don’t last. Without my thinking too hard about it, the song deeply resonated. Taylor and I would go on to live our lives, he finally finding tranquility, peace and stardom, and I finding—post-Andover— happiness and fulfillment, taking a more traditional path, building my publishing companies, raising four children and trying to discover who I am (still working on that). James Taylor has always been my wife’s favorite too. A few years ago, I took her to see him at the SF Giants’ Oracle Park. It was somewhat of a disaster: freezing cold, too many people and seats that only allowed us to see him on the jumbo screen. We left in the fourth inning. This summer, when I learned that Taylor was coming to Stanford’s small, charming Frost Amphitheater, I bought the best seats available: second row, center stage. The evening of the concert, we made our way to our seats to discover just how good they were. As Taylor came on stage— the charming, lanky, smiling performer we loved—we were jt and me
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PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 23 AUGUST 2023 + 31 DAYS + ENDLESS SUMMER + OUR 61ST ISSUE {quickpunch} Start Up + The baseball season is in full swing. Grab your glove and catch a game. + Honor Orville Wright’s birthday on August 19 and book a last-minute flight. + A holiday nobody wants to celebrate—World Mosquito Day on August 20. + Don’t miss the bounty of the season: ripe tomatoes, crisp melon, sweet corn. Venture Out + CHEER ON man’s best friend as canines cruise the waves at Pacifica’s Linda Mar Beach for the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 5. surfdogchampionships.com + CATCH the epic romantic adventure of Cymbeline at RWC’s free Shakespeare in the Park in Red Morton Park on Saturdays and Sundays from August 12-27. + BINGE dramas and documentaries at Cinequest Film Festival with Mountain View screenings (August 23-30) at ShowPlace ICON Theatre. cinequest.org August is the perfect month to enjoy one of life’s great pleasures: leisurely outdoor dining, whether it’s a tasty sandwich while sitting by a pool or a grand al fresco experience. But it doesn’t need to be fancy. Just invite a couple of friends over, open some cold drinks and throw something on the barbeque. Delightful (and maybe meaningful) conversation will follow. Another good option is packing a picnic and heading to one of our wonderful parks or great coastal beaches. Whatever you do, take a moment to relax into summer. “Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” —Denise Levertov welcome back PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF JACK OWICKI
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26 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {quickpunch} What’s the secret to delivering a memorable fine dining experience? Honestly, there’s no secret or substitute. It’s constant dedication and a ton of hard work. It may sound clichéd, but paying attention is critical. Every member of our team commits themselves every day to being 1% better than the day before. What guided you towards the hospitality industry? It runs in my blood! My mom and grandmother used to have really elaborate dinner parties, and me and my three sisters would get dressed up and host and run drinks and food. It sounds adorable, but we really learned so much. What’s your go-to comfort food? Nachos. What’s your personal motto? Do what you love and be the best at it. How has the fine dining experience evolved over the years? It’s like an antique luxury car—I would imagine they’re always in the shop, with very fine adjustments being made all the time. I am happy to see that the scene is less serious now, and that guests seem more and more about being comfortable and just having a great time. What’s your favorite type of exercise? Hiking. I love being out in nature—it’s so grounding. THE Q & A MELODY MITCHELL What’s a movie you could watch over and over? Midnight in Paris or The Grand Budapest Hotel. Both are so beautiful and full of magic. What TV show are you most embarrassed to admit you watch? Everything on Bravo. Andy Cohen is my spirit animal! How many steps do you take during an average shift? Not sure, but I’d say between 10 to 15K. I really should start recording that… What’s something people are surprised to learn about you? That my husband is shorter than me. (I’ve always listed my height as 5 feet, 13 inches.) How do you unwind after a long day? MEZCAL! Well, it usually starts with an adult beverage, but just being home, in our own space, makes me feel a million miles away from everything. My man and I also love cooking at home. What do you enjoy the most about your work? Look, I make a good living, and that’s awesome, but the best part about what I do is knowing that for the two hours you’re in my section, you’re going to have an extraordinarily memorable experience. Favorite celebrity encounter? Paul Newman. He said, “Young lady, go ahead and order for me.” I chose the roast chicken. He was so kind—and he kissed me on the cheek! Now marking 22 years at Woodside’s iconic Michelin-star restaurant, Village Pub’s lead server shares her go-to comfort food, her crazy step count during a typical shift and a cherished encounter with the star of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. PHOTOGRAPHY: IRENE SEARLES
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32 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} in America’s storied national pastime. Gary’s obsession with baseball dates back to his earliest memories growing up on New Jersey’s Cape May Peninsula. “Since I was little, I was drunk on baseball,” he says. “There are photos where I’m barely able to walk and I’m carrying around a bat and a ball.” As he tallied up innings from Little League into high school, his love of the game only intensified: “There’s nothing like crushing a baseball. The feeling you get when you barrel it up!” And then there’s that other proclivity—he’s a maker by nature. “I like to build things. I’ve always been very mechanical and hands-on,” he says. “I used to take my toys apart with my dad’s screwdriver, and I’ve been building cars since I was 15.” When he was 18, Gary recalls buying a $20 bat to play in a wood bat-only league. “It was like hitting a ball with a wet newspaper,” he grimaces. Trying out a handcrafted bat made by a teammate’s father came as a revelation. “I wanna do that,” he remembers thinking. “It was so much nicer. That’s what really sparked my interest in making a wood bat.” The second floor of a Redwood City warehouse looks like it’s been swarmed by a colony of bats. “They hang upside down just like the animal,” quips Gary Malec, as the arresting sight comes into view. But unlike their homonymous nocturnal flying counterparts, this kind of bat is associated with fly balls, line drives and grounders—and rather than sleeping, they’re hanging upside down to dry. Welcome to a very different kind of bat cave. Established in 2011, Birdman Bats specializes in handcrafted wood baseball bats that are surging in popularity with both major leaguers and enthusiasts alike. As founder, Gary essentially serves as Birdman’s team captain, leading the charge to become an influential player
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34 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} Given these hard-wired passions, it’s easy for Gary to reconcile why he dropped out of law school after a year. “I just didn’t love it,” he reflects, which prompted him to hightail it out West. “I was California dreaming,” he adds. “And I thought, ‘There’s too many lawyers in the world.’” As he pursued film production work and acting gigs—look for Gary in Porsche, Sony and John Deere commercials—he also took courses at City College of San Francisco so he could play baseball. Galvanized by running the bases again, he bought a lathe on Craigslist and turned his first bat. “The first time I hit a ball, the bat blew up into a bunch of pieces that went flying out over the field,” he admits, but Gary kept iterating and carving away. Meanwhile, his brother Mark (now a Birdman partner) was simultaneously playing baseball at Savannah College of Art and Design. In what turned out to be a lifealtering act, he sent Gary a “goofy drawing” he had made for a project. “He said it was an 1800s ball player head on a bird—it was just silly,” Gary recounts. Knowing his brother’s tendency to get “all up in his head,” Gary put the drawing on a sticker, slapped it on to one of his handmade bats and shipped it to Mark. “Baseball’s so cerebral and mental and you think too much,” he explains. “So this was like, ‘Look at your stupid doodle and stop being so stressed.’” Handmade wood bat + silly logo = origin of Birdman Bats “That was the first bat,” Gary affirms, continuing, “And then
36 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} Mark’s teammate was like, ‘Hey I want one,’ and my other friend said, ‘Hey, I want one,’ … and spiral, spiral, spiral.” At this point, Gary ticks off a series of pivotal events that got the ball rolling—and the bats swinging. Meeting up with Half Moon Bay native Cody Silveria, who signed on as Birdman’s batmaker. Connecting with Red Sox player Lars Anderson, who became both an investor and fervent Birdman evangelist. Social media posts with All-Star Manny Ramirez added more heat, and in 2016, a Kickstarter campaign raised enough money to buy a CNC machine, pallet of wood and laser engraver. Two years later, Birdman earned official MLB approval with a letter of recommendation from now-SF Giants manager Gabe Kapler. And 2019 marked the move to the Redwood City warehouse. As one baseball season followed another, more and more players caught on to the Birdman Bat craze. “The industry is so tight,” Gary points out, “so the brand has really grown organically.” Among the early buzz builders: former Dodgers (polarizing) outfielder Yasuil Puig. “He hit five home runs in 24 hours and put one of our bats in Cooperstown in the Hall of Fame,” Gary relays. He also credits Giants players Pablo Sandoval, Hunter Pence and Austin Slater with having outsized influence, along with Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves. “Ozzie has 15 home runs with Birdman this year,” he cites. “He’s such a great ambassador for us.” And then there’s Redwood City’s own James Outman. “He’s a big-time rookie sensation center fielder for the Dodgers, and he uses our bat.” So what’s the winning for-
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38 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM mula behind Birdman’s success? “It’s why people drink craft beers instead of Bud Light,” remarks Gary. “It’s a smallbatch, handcrafted product that goes through so many sets of hands and so much work.” He also doesn’t underestimate the power of Birdman’s logo. “It’s an old-fashioned Americana caricature brand,” he observes. “It’s a totally different take on playing the game and having fun—even at the highest level.” In addition to selling through Birdman’s website, the brand is getting traction in baseball hubs across the country. Locally, Goetz Brothers came on board early with Birdman’s retail roster ranging from Sacramento’s Baseball Loaded and personal best! It was the hardest hit I ever hit,’” beams Gary. And for this team of grown-up kids still dedicated to baseball, there’s also the vicarious thrill of making it to The Show. “It’s nerveracking,” Gary says of watching MLB games. “It’s like you’re there— you’re up to bat and everyone’s watching.” And when even the big leaguers start to psych themselves out? Cue Birdman. “Just imagine being in the World Series, in a big situation,” Gary muses. “Looking at that silly logo, it’s like, ‘Calm down and make it happen.’” take a swing birdmanbats.com Atlanta’s Better Baseball to Dick’s Sporting Goods nationally. “We’re at the table,” Gary smiles. “I always say, ‘We’ve made it to the table!’” Last year, Birdman hit the 10,000 bats sold milestone—and Gary envisions selling tens of thousands, along with a line of Birdman-branded merch. Customization is another big draw. Although pro players are limited in their color selection, enthusiasts can inject personality through swirly hydro dip paints, highlighter-like dyes and personalized engravings. Managing Birdman’s growth is a relentless undertaking, which is why customer feedback is so vital to morale. “There was a 13-year-old yesterday who reached out to say, ‘I got my {punchline} ABOVE (right): The Birdman Bats team includes (left to right) Mark Malec, Gary Malec, Cody Silveria and Enrique Sanchez.
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40 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} PERFECT SHOT baylands golden hour The first hour after sunrise is considered the “magic hour” by photographers. That was certainly the case for Palo Alto’s Brian Krippendorf, who captured this golden silhouette of birds during an early morning walk just 10 minutes from his home. Image by Brian Krippendorf / @briankrippendorf
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42 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} calling all dogs If you’ve got quirky habits or a funny tale (or tail) to share, email hello@punchmonthly.com for a chance to share a page from your Diary of a Dog in PUNCH. hend the meaning of “love” and “home.” Thankfully, ever-so-patient Gabriella gave me the care and space I needed to settle in. (It took me eight months to figure out that an outstretched hand can be a positive thing: treat!) I’m still a bit shy and fearful around people, but I let my guard down completely around my pals, which include my cat housemate Lola, my bestie Kaida and my dog mom Marge, also a Jindo mix, who was adopted by a family just a few blocks away. Seeing that my personality comes out when I play, Gabriella recently pulled off a big surprise. In June, she rescued another Jindo mix from Korea to be my dedicated fur buddy. “Riley doesn’t really fit the mold of what most people think a dog should be,” I’ve heard her say, “but I love her like crazy, and I’m just trying to give her the best life possible!” I was born in a public pound in South Korea and came to the Peninsula through @princedogkorea, a rescue organization that saves pups from overcrowded shelters and neglect. When I first arrived in Menlo Park in 2021, I felt really lost—and it wasn’t just because I didn’t understand the language. I also didn’t comprephotography by ROBB MOST riley DIARY OF A DOG
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PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 47 GETAWAY savor the sonoma coast {due west} words by LOTUS ABRAMS TRAVEL & WELLNESS PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF TIMBER COVE RESORT - THE NOMADIC PEOPLE
48 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} PHOTOGRAPHY: LOTUS ABRAMS Standing on a windswept bluff on Bodega Head, gazing out at the Pacific Ocean as the waves crash onto the beach below, it’s not hard to appreciate the rugged beauty of the Sonoma Coast. There are so many reasons to visit this remote, unspoiled area. Sweeping vistas appear around nearly every bend along Highway 1; stunning trails and beaches beckon; and seaside eateries offer a taste of the region’s freshest bounty. Spend a few days exploring the area around Bodega Bay and Jenner—luxurious lodgings invite you to linger. BODEGA BAY Start your getaway in picturesque Bodega Bay. Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 thriller The Birds— filmed in Bodega Bay and the surrounding area—put this petite fishing village on many a traveler’s map. But credit also goes to the natural beauty of its setting, offering ample opportunities to enjoy outdoor pursuits. Part of Sonoma Coast State Park, don’t miss Bodega Head Trail, an easy 1.7-mile loop on a rocky peninsula that juts out into the Pacific, providing panoramic views of the ocean as well as the bay. Depending on the time of year, you may glimpse migrating whales, seals, wildflowers and seabirds on your walk. Across the channel from Bodega Head, sheltering the bay and harbor, Doran Regional Park is another scenic spot to explore, with its two-mile-long beach, rock jetty (a popular spot for fishing) and grassy dunes that connect with the Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail. When it’s time for lunch, head to one of Bodega Bay’s casual seaside spots for fresh seafood specialties like local oysters and clam chowder. Two popular options are Fishatarian Fish Market for fish tacos and local brews and
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50 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF LODGE AT BODEGA BAY / LOTUS ABRAMS / COURTESY OF DRAKES FIRESIDE LOUNGE Spud Point Crab Co. for crab sandwiches and crab cakes. After lunch, burn some calories by taking a kayak or stand-up paddle board from Bodega Bay Kayak out for a spin (rentals and tours are available as well as lessons for beginners), or sign up for a surf lesson at the Bodega Bay Surf Shack. You can also explore the beach dunes and hills around Bodega Bay by horseback After an activity-packed day, check in to the Lodge at Bodega Bay for a luxurious overnight stay in one of the hotel’s 83 beautifully renovated rooms and suites boasting private balconies and patios and stunning views of the bay, ocean, harbor and marsh, along with wood-burning fireplaces in many rooms. Take a dip in the infinityedge hot tub, which offers unobstructed water views, and make sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, Drakes Sonoma Coast, or in the more casual Drakes Fireside Lounge, where you can sample fresh regional seafood, meat, produce, cheeses and wines. A heated swimming pool, sauna, spa, fitness center, outdoor fire pits and complimentary cruiser bikes are also among the amenities. {due west} on a trail ride arranged through Chanslor Stables or Horse N Around Trail Rides. In the afternoon, make your way to Sonoma Coast Vineyards to sample cool-climate rosé, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir. Enjoy your tasting with a cheese and charcuterie plate in the inviting tasting room or in the family- and pet-friendly picnic area offering scenic views of the bay.
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52 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM JENNER The following day, drive north, taking in the majestic coastline as you make your way toward Jenner. In the tiny town, located where the mouth of the Russian River meets the Pacific, local gathering spot Café Aquatica makes a good pitstop for breakfast or lunch. Serving up house-made pastries, sandwiches and fair-trade, single-origin coffee, Café Aquatica hosts live music acts during the weekends in the summer on its outdoor deck overlooking the river. Leaving Jenner, the grassy hills paralleling the coast quickly give way to steep, wooded slopes thick with stands of Bishop pine, redwood, Douglas fir and tan oak. Take in 360-degree views of both {due west} the Coast Ranges and the mighty Pacific from the Vista Trail, an easy one-mile loop trail located about five miles north of Jenner. A few miles up a side road from Highway 1, Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery produces estate-grown chardonnay, pinot noir and pinotage wines from its Fort Ross-Seaview American Viticultural Area (AVA) vineyard located a mile from the sea—the closest to the Pacific Ocean in the entire state of California. The seated wine and food tasting experience (available by appointment) features locally sourced small bites prepared by the winery’s in-house chef served on the tasting room’s expansive deck overlooking the ocean or inside by a roaring fire. Back at the coast, Fort Ross State Historic Park offers an intriguing glimpse into what life was like when the site was a RussianAmerican Company settlement from 1812 to 1841, the southernmost settlement in the Russian colonization of North America. Several reconstructed buildings, and one original, have been furnished with artifacts that are representative of the era. Check out the visitor center for informative exhibits that also cover the area’s natural history, native Kashia Pomo people PHOTOGRAPHY: LOTUS ABRAMS / COURTESY OF FORT ROSS STATE HISTORIC PARK / COURTESY OF FORT ROSS VINEYARD & WINERY - MELISSA ZINK
54 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM coastal relaxation sonomacounty.com and ranch era (1842–1972). After you’ve wandered through the park, make your way to the Timber Cove Resort, set on a dramatic bluff above the ocean. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Timber Cove has been lovingly renovated with furnishings that evoke its mid-century heritage while adding a offers seasonal fare featuring ingredients sourced from many local purveyors and a Sonoma-dominated wine list—all with a gorgeous ocean view. Before heading home, visit Gerstle Cove at Salt Point State Park to see the fascinating honeycomb-like erosion called tafoni (Italian for cavern) visible in the sandstone rocks near the water’s edge. Fun fact: The sandstone from Salt Point was used to construct San Francisco’s streets in the mid-1800s. Look carefully and you can see eye bolts in the rocks where ships once anchored to load sandstone slabs. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF TIMBER COVE RESORT / COURTESY OF TIMBER COVE RESORT - THE NOMADIC PEOPLE {due west} sense of rustic-chic charm. An “outdoor living room” outfitted with firepits, billiards and ping-pong tables, and accommodations stocked with yoga mats, record players and Nest-controlled fireplaces (in many rooms) add to the experience. The onsite restaurant, Coast Kitchen,
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56 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} words by JENNIFER JORY • photography by GINO DE GRANDIS SAILING ready to jibe? ker Sailing owner Rich Ferrari. In a Sausalitolike setting, perfectly aligned 25- to 75-foot-long sailboats gently rock in their moorings in the Port of Redwood City Marina. “It’s the best-kept secret,” Rich confides. He should know. As a lifelong sailor and businessman, he has owned sailing schools and boating marinas from San Francisco to Mountain View, in addition to serving as harbormaster in Redwood City for 25 years. As we hoist the jib on the Merit 25-foot sailboat, it takes off flying, heeling into the wind. A wave splashes over the bow, gently spraying our team. It’s race day at Spinnaker Sailing and we scramble to the boat’s high side, trying to chase down the more competitive sailors ahead of us. Gliding through the sapphire blue water, I feel like I’m on vacation, but I’m just off the shore in Redwood City. One of the Peninsula’s under-explored treasures lies along the waterfront dubbed the “Redwood City Riviera” by Spinna-
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58 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} country and the only one on the Peninsula that teaches large boat sailing on 25- to 42-foot boats. Through Spinnaker’s 15-plus courses, novices can earn certification from basic keelboat sailing to coastal cruising and navigation. The school also equips students to charter boats locally and in reciprocal sailing locations worldwide. “Our courses are designed to give students internationally recognized certification for the various levels of achievement,” underscores Rich. With a fleet of 30 boats, students can progress from small crafts to larger steering cruisers. “There is always an online portion of the class and then a practical on-the-water session,” Rich explains. “You could get through a basic keelboat course in four days. There’s more wind and currents on the Bay, however, so it takes time “If you’re living in the Bay Area and not sailing, it’s like living in the Alps and not skiing,” Rich observes. Committed to sailing education for over 43 years, he’s a steadfast booster for our legendary local sailing conditions, known worldwide for consistently strong winds. “It’s a social, wonderful recreational resource,” he notes. “Sailing also presents a lot of challenges and problem-solving opportunities. Engineers are enamored with sailing because there is always something to figure out, and it engages them physically and mentally.” Spinnaker Sailing is the oldest American Sailing Association (ASA)-affiliated school in the
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60 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM under supervision to develop a certain spontaneity and confidence in your decision-making.” Sailing enthusiasts who want to advance to the next level to charter 50foot boats or larger can join the school’s overseas sailing vacations and earn a Bareboat Cruising or Catamaran certification. Spinnaker Sailing offers numerous ways to engage through sailing charter trips, company team-building excursions and a sailing club with access to sailboats any time. “We want to set incoming sailors up for success,” stresses Rich. “Time on the water is important to further refine new skills so they become instinctive.” Born and raised in the Redwood City and Menlo Park area, Rich developed a passion for the sport at 16 when his father introduced him to sailing on a friend’s boat on the Bay. It wasn’t long before he bought his first 41foot boat in his early 20s. While he was varnishing his yacht one weekend, someone asked him if he would consider becoming a sailing instructor and he soon began teaching. From then on he was hooked. “I’ve been engrossed in sailing for the last 45 years,” he affirms. “I feel like I’ve
62 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} been on vacation my whole life.” Rich brings a fearless attitude to sailing that he honed through numerous outdoor extreme sports. “I had an appetite for challenges in my youth that I probably should have thought twice about,” he admits. “I sailed from Maui across the channel to Molokai on a windsurfer by myself. The excitement of river rafting also drew me in as well as climbing rock faces without ropes.” While teaching sailing, Rich also raced sailboats for many years. He applied this same adventurous spirit as a sailing perience the outdoors locally and beyond. In fact, several Spinnaker students have completed classes and taken off sailing around the world. Rich relays how an ambitious newly-certified sailor recently set off for Cabo San Lucas with the help of a Spinnaker skipper. In Mexico, the student found a crew mate to continue sailing through the Galapagos, Australia and all through the Indian Ocean. Back in Redwood City, as Wednesday night racing draws to a close, sailors maneuver their brightly-colored boats back to the marina to swap stories. “Sailing becomes part of your lifestyle and it’s a very soothing environment,” reflects Rich. “It’s like being rocked in your mother’s arms.” come aboard spinnakersailing.com world entrepreneur, developing projects like Mountain View’s Shoreline Park, Redwood City’s Seaport Conference Center, sailing schools at local waterfronts and a Peninsula windsurfing retail store: “Opportunities would avail themselves and I would say, ‘Let’s go do that!’” After marrying his wife Kris, Rich’s life gained balance, and he stayed in port to raise their two now young adult children Nikola and Sean. Clearly influenced by his upbringing, Sean lives on a 41-foot sailboat in Marina Del Rey. With a substantial portion of the Bay Area located on the water, sailing offers a way to ex-
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