exquisite living summer 2014

Summer 2014

PENINSULA RESTAURANT BOOM

THE PENINSULA’S LUXURY BATHROOMS

THE PENINSULA’S BEST MUSEUMS

33 PENINSULA Coastal towns, rural mountaincommunities and vibrant downtowns.

15 THE PENINSULA’S BEST MUSEUMS From soaring structureshousing computers, to galleries packed with artistic masterpieces.

07 THE PENINSULA REIMAGINES THE LUXURY

BATHROOM Modern trends in luxury bathrooms.

09 FEATURED COMMUNITY The Peninsula offers a little bit of everything — from coastaltowns and rural mountain communities, to vibrant downtowns and affluent neighborhoods.

03 LUXETRENDS Radiant Orchid is the officialshade of fashionistas and trendsetters in 2014.

05 PENINSULA RESTAURANT BOOM Some trulynoteworthy restaurants up and down the Peninsula.

17 FAXON ROAD A gorgeous estatehome that blends grandeur and comfort.

47 MARIN Natural beauty and outdoor recreation,all within close proximity of the city and wine country.

51 WINE COUNTRY One of the premiumwine-growing regions in the world.

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37 EAST BAY Some of the best cultural attractions the Bay Area has to offer.

55 SILICON VALLEY The leading hubfor high-tech innovation and development.

45 LAKE TAHOE The destination to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

53 SAN FRANCISCO Both a populardestination and a great place to call home.

41 MONTEREY BAY Located on the breathtaking Pacific Coast with iconic California attractions.

3 EXQUISITE LIVING SUMMER 2014

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If you want today's hottest

shade for your pair of

shades, feast your eyes on

the Erdem Metal-Trimmed

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give the world around you

a vibrant hue.

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For many of us, it's time to reclaim

the outdoor living area and if you're

looking to add a splash of color

to your poolside patio, the Roche

Bobois Corolle Armchair is

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PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: RADIANT ORCHIDRadiant Orchid is the official shade of fashionistas and trendsetters in 2014. Influencing the latest styles, Pantone selects a new color each year that subsequentlypops up in the works of top interior decorators, fashion designers, florists and the like. If you're looking for a little inspiration, here are a few of our favorite ways to rockRadiant Orchid in 2014!

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A modern shade that complements any

number of hair, eye and skin tones,

Sephora and Pantone Universe have

teamed up to create the limited-edition

Radiant Rush Matte Lipstick.

PENINSULARESTAURANTBOOM In the past fewyears, some truly noteworthy restaurants have started to appearup and down the Peninsula, with afew gaining recognition even on thenational level. It has been a slow transformation, butthe area has begun tomake a name for itself due some amazing chefsand nationally rated restaurants.

Topping the list of nationalacclaim on the Peninsula isBaumé in Palo Alto. ChefBruno Chemel’s menu isdeeply rooted in French cuisine, and the peerless dining experienceoffered has earned Baumé a 2-starMichelin rating.

Also earning national attention is the Village Pub in Woodside. Don’t let the quaint name fool you — this Woodside outpost offers an exceptional wine list and puts out

innovative fare prepared withthe finest ingredients available,earning it its own Michelin rating.

A favorite of APR San Mateo & Half Moon Bay Manager, Ron Gable, is Locanda Positano in SanCarlos, which has turned into aneighborhood favorite due to its

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great atmosphere,service and food,including excellentpastas and pizzas.

Speaking of pizza,from artisan thincrust pizzas atVesta in RedwoodCity, to deep dish

offerings at Patxi’s in Palo Alto and Blue Line in San Carlos and Burlingame, notable pizzerias

are showing up all over the Peninsula. Even the San Francisco establishment, Pizzeria Delfina, hasset up shop in both downtownBurlingame and Palo Alto.

Also popping up on the Peninsula is the reimagining of classic Latincuisine. Michele Korn, Menlo Park Office Administrator, loves both

La Viga and LV MAR inRedwood City, whereManuel Martinez, the chefof both, offers excellentLatin contemporary cuisine.

The coast has its share of delicious fare too. Therotating seasonal menu

of contemporary Italian dishes atHalf Moon Bay’s Pasta Moon hasbeen a favorite for 25 years, while thewonderful ambiance and romanticpatio at It’s Italia shouldn’t bemissed.

The list of the best food spots on the Peninsula can go on and on, and from dedicated local patrons, to national ratings and acclaim, people are beginning totake note.

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A remarkable

transformation is

happening in the

Peninsula’s luxury real

estate market. Classic,

traditional styles are

being phased out in

favor of new, modern

examples of

architecture that stand

on their own as pieces

of fine art. These

modern trends have

extended into the

bathroom with a

distinctive twist, as a

minimalist, eco-friendly,

and almost Zen-like

sensibility meets the

latest in cutting-edge

technology and

aesthetics. Of all the

latest trends in luxury

bathrooms, here are a

few favorites:

MINIMALIST WOOD

AND GLASS ACCENTS

Some of the finest

consumer products

designed in the Bay

Area are of minimalist

design, though

incredible in output and

functionality. Likewise,

many luxury bathrooms

on the Peninsula

include some fantastic

features while retaining

a minimalist design.

Subtle accents of wood

and glass, paired with a

neutral palette of slates

and pewters, work

together to form a

soothing quality. The

result is a space that

retains a sense of

calmness, even when

combined with

advanced technology.

HIGH-TECH FEATURES

Technology in the

THE PENINSULA REIMAGINES


bathroom is also

becoming en vogue

throughout the

Peninsula. From digital

showers that are

customized based on

preference of

temperature and water

delivery, to touchless

faucets with sensor

technology, innovations

are popping up

everywhere. New

medicine cabinets

featuring an LCD

television and MP3

hookup are even

coming onto the

market, turning your

morning routine into a

multimedia experience.

ECO-FRIENDLY

FIXTURES

Water-saving and

energy-saving features

are everywhere in

luxury bathrooms on

the Peninsula. In a

region prone to

droughts, designers are

taking their

environment into

account to create

luxury bathrooms that

help, not harm, the

ecosystem around

them.

Today, smart luxury is

the way of the world,

and it is showing up

everywhere in the

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The mountains running up

the Peninsula provide a large

wilderness area that's great

for hiking and mountain biking.

High tech is not only for the

Silicon Valley, with big names

populating the view driving

up 101, from veterans like Oracle,

to relative newcomers like

Evernote.

And just in from 101, you will

find some of the most affluent

towns in the country, including

Atherton, Menlo Park, and

Hillsborough.

You can enjoy extensive trails for

horseback riding, as well as

equestrian events in Woodside,

take in the beautiful views while

hiking the Portola Valley Loop,

bike Skyline Boulevard to the

city, or even go horseback riding

on the beach in Half Moon Bay.

Outdoor recreation isn’t all the

Peninsula has to offer, with the

downtowns of the communities

that run up the bay all offering

unique shopping, dining and en-

tertainment options. Burlingame’s

two downtown areas are lined

with shops, gourmet wine stores,

boutiques, and jewelers, while

wonderful destination restaurants

abound in downtown San Mateo.

THE PENINSULA’SCantor Arts Center at Stanford UniversityCantor Arts Center is believed to be

among the top-rated museums of the

Bay Area. Located on the campus of

Stanford University in a 130,000-

square-foot space, it contains one of

the largest collections of Auguste

Rodin sculptures, with 199 mostly

bronze works by Rodin. The center

houses a vast collection that includes

ancient and contemporary pieces from

Native America, Oceania, Europe, Asia,

Africa, America and Europe.

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Coastal Arts League Museum Founded in 1979, Coastal Arts League

Museum is a corporation meant to

develop and support creative artistic

talents from the coast-side and Bay

Area.

Computer History MuseumIn Mountain View, this museum is

dedicated to the preservation the

artifacts, stories, and ephemera of the

information age. Large-scale exhibits,

docent tours, a speaker series, and a

respected educational program bring

the history of the computer to life.

From soaring structures housing computers, to galleries packed with artistic masterpiec

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CuriodysseyOriginally known as The Coyote Point

Museum, Curiodyssey was established

in 1954 and it continues to encourage

the curiosity of kids to learn about

nature. It’s a science and wildlife

center where children acquire tools to

understand the ever-changing world.

Curiodyssey hosts over 80,000 visitors

annually to visit the gardens, encounter

wildlife, and learn through science

exhibits and hands-on programs.

Palo Alto Junior Museum and ZooDedicated to engaging the curiosity of

kids in both nature and science, this is a

great place where they can explore,

discover, create and play.

Burlingame Museum of PezMemorabilia and Classic ToyMuseum Just 10 minutes south of the San

Francisco Airport, this museum

features a whimsical collection of

vintage Pez dispensers and

memorabilia. It only takes 15-30

minutes to tour this museum, and

it is a perfect place for kids to learn

and play. Colorful exhibits include

toys from the 1960’s like Colorforms,

View-Masters, Mr. Potato Head, Lincoln

Logs, Erector Sets, and Tinker Toys.

ces, there’s a museum on the Peninsula for many an interest. Here are a few of the best:

THIS GRAND ESTATE on a gorgeous 1.7+/- acre lot in the Circus Club area is reminiscentof a fine Italian manor, with 12,800+/- square feet of true old-world craftsmanship.

Entering through the manicured gardens and

into the grand foyer with 25’ ceilings and an

imperial staircase, you will find a home that

blends grandeur and comfort. Despite being

able to host large galas, this home is also

remarkably comfortable for everyday living.



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• 5 Bedrooms• 5+ Bathrooms• 12,840+/-sf• 1.73+/-ac Lot• Built in 2003• Menlo Park Schools

$21,988,000MLS#: 81411300

THE PENINSULA HAS A LITTLE

BIT OF EVERYTHING — FROM COASTAL

TOWNS AND RURAL MOUNTAIN

COMMUNITIES, TO VIBRANT DOWNTOWNS

AND SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S

MOST AFFLUENT NEIGHBORHOODS.


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18 Farm Lane HILLSBOROUGH

• 5bd/5+ba

• 9,403+/-sf

MLS# 81419338

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Offered at $13,980,000

MARY GULLIXSON

650.543.1175

• 4bd/5.5ba

• 5,103+/-sf

MLS# 81405752



A. RILEY/A. GREENMAN

650.931.2020

peninsula96 Selby Lane ATHERTON


25857 Westwind Way LOS ALTOS HILLS

190 Island Drive PALO ALTO

3bd/4.5ba •

4,144+/-sf •

MLS# 81417872



J. BOGARD-TANIGAMI/S. HUGHES

650.209.1603

5bd/4.5ba •

5162+/-sf •

MLS# 81419165



ARTI MIGLANI

650.804.6942

THE EAST BAY

BOASTS SOME OF THE BEST

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

THE BAY AREA HAS TO OFFER —

GREAT FOOD, MUSIC, SPORTING

EVENTS, AND MUSEUMS.


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ALAMEDA CONTRA COSTA

east bay

79 Jennifer Lane ALAMO

• 5bd/5ba

• 5,818+/-sf

MLS# 40655966



L. BRYDON/K. IVES

925.438.2022

• 6bd/4.5ba

• 4,841+/-sf

MLS# 40664636



LOU PLUMMER

925.791.2600

16 Quail Xing MORAGA


34 Stephens Way BERKELEY

1740 Toyon Road LAFAYETTE

4bd/3.5ba •

4,755+/-sf •

MLS# 40655517



A. RASKOPF/D. GUNDERMAN

510.205.3575

5bd/4.5ba •

4,430+/-sf •

MLS# 40657279



KAREN RICHARDSON

925.639.3904

LOCATED ON THE

BREATHTAKING PACIFIC COAST,

THE MONTEREY BAY AREA

BOASTS ICONIC

CALIFORNIA ATTRACTIONS.

MONTEREY SANTA CRUZ

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1568 Sonado Road PEBBLE BEACH

• 7bd/6.5ba

• 8,000+/-sf

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MARTA KARPIEL

831.620.6120

• 7bd/5.5ba

• 9,600+/-sf

MLS# 81413008



JAMAL NOORZOY

831.620.6128

monterey bayPadre Lane PEBBLE BEACH


Aurora Del Mar CARMEL HIGHLANDS

Ocean Ave NE Corner of San Antonio CARMEL

3bd/2.5ba •

3,612+/-sf •

MLS# 81404629



AIMEE DARBY

831.620.6116

6bd/5ba •

2,220+/-sf •

MLS# 81410555



JUDITH PROFETA

831.622.1040

1062 Serene Road SODA SPRINGS

2140 John Scott Trail ALPINE MEADOWS

• 6bd/4ba

• 3024+/-sf

MLS# 20141807



LINDA GRANGER

530.581.6927

• 4bd/3ba

• 2,216+/-sf

MLS# 20141689



LINDA GRANGER

530.581.6927


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NESTLED IN THE

PICTURESQUE SIERRA NEVADA

MOUNTAINS, BEAUTIFUL LAKE TAHOE

IS THE DESTINATION TO

ESCAPE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE

OF THE CITY.

LOCATED JUST ACROSS THE GOLDEN GATE

BRIDGE FROM SAN FRANCISCO,

MARIN COUNTY HAS IT ALL — NATURAL

BEAUTY AND OUTDOOR

RECREATION, ALL WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY

OF THE CITY AND WINE COUNTRY.


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marin

289 Redwood Road SAN ANSELMO

• 4bd/3.5ba

• 3,183+/-sf

MLS# 21414195



RITA GATLIN

415.924.7881

• 4bd/3.5ba

• 3,812+/-sf

MLS# 21408768



STEPHANIE LAMARRE

415.806.3176

985 North Vernal Avenue MILL VALLEY


95 Hillside Avenue SAN ANSELMO

20 Montecito Road SAN RAFAEL

6bd/5.5ba •

7,372+/-sf •

MLS# 21405679



SUZANNE SHELHART

415.755.1111

6bd/6ba •

6,052+/-sf •

MLS# 21412859



LINDY EMRICH

415.496.2922


4699 Wallace Road SANTA ROSA

• 4bd/5.5ba

• 5,891+/-sf

MLS# 21413309



NICKI NAYLOR

707.953.9456

• 3bd/2.5ba

• 2,940+/-sf

MLS# 21408965



SUSAN WHITE

707.537.1236

730 Adobe Canyon Road KENWOOD

ONE OF THE PREMIUM

WINE-GROWING REGIONS IN THE WORLD,

THE WINE COUNTRY OF

THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA IS NOT

ONLY A PREMIER TRAVEL DESTINATION, BUT

A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.

NAPA SONOMA

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WITH ITS RENOWNED

LANDMARKS AND DIVERSE

NEIGHBORHOODS,

SAN FRANCISCO IS BOTH

A POPULAR DESTINATION AND

A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.

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2096 Castro Street SAN FRANCISCO

1150-1152 Fell Street SAN FRANCISCO

3bd/2.5ba •

2,103+/-sf •

MLS# 422062



SUSAN RING

415.746.1111

2 units •

3,950+/-sf •

MLS# 420150



ADELE ZIERLER

415.614.4364

BIRTHPLACE OF THE

IPHONE AND IPAD, THE SILICON

VALLEY IS THE LEADING

HUB FOR HIGH-TECH INNOVATION

AND DEVELOPMENT.

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22000 Via Regina SARATOGA

• 5bd/7ba

• 11,507+/-sf

MLS# 81411364



CHUCK NUNNALLY

408.357.8700

• 6bd/5+ba

• 8,630+/-sf

MLS# 81411236



STEFAN WALKER

408.209.6100

silicon valley16040 Overlook Drive LOS GATOS


285 Wooded View Drive LOS GATOS

15668 Bohlman Road SARATOGA

6bd/6.5ba •

8,249+/-sf •

MLS# 81407592



D. KNIGHT/T. YORE

408.313.2191

4bd/3+ba •

5,255+/-sf •

MLS# 81330724



MICHAEL NEVIS

408.357.7975

32 offices throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

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