One of the brightest new spirits in town is Sausalito Liquor Co., producer of gin and whiskeys inspired by the flavors of northern California. Marketing exec and Sausalito denizen Scott Jampol launched the company earlier this year with a nod to the “fantastic story-tellers, poets, musicians, and salty characters whose spirit comes through in every pour.” Jampol enjoyed success at …
Best Day
Based in Sausalito, Best Day Brewing is one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic breweries in the country. Founder Tate Huffard, an outdoor enthusiast and new parent, was looking for ways to cut back on drinking alcohol. He started Best Day Brewing to celebrate life’s finer moments with great beer, but not the booze. Among Best Day’s most popular flavors: West …
Cookma
Based in Sonoma, Cookma is an Ayurvedic line of meal kits designed to nourish young families. Food entrepreneur Lisa Chatham launched the line to inspire a cycle of self-care – particularly for new mothers seeking postpartum wellness. Rooted in Ayurveda, each Cookma meal kit offers a healing, restorative meal to bring balance and beauty to busy homes. Lisa, with a …
Fat and the Moon
As an herbalist, Rachel Budde has a passion for plants and people. Rachel founded Fat and the Moon in Nevada City to provide handcrafted, herbal body care products to those seeking natural alternatives. The line is formulated by Rachel and her team of herbalists who design the products to feel like nourishing, magical potions. At its core, Fat and the …
Del Popolo
Just outside of San Francisco’s Union Square, Del Popolo serves some of the best Neapolitan-style pizza in the city. Home cooks won’t miss the restaurant’s blistering hot ovens: Del Popolo’s signature fermented dough maintains its tangy chewiness, and bakes fast – it’s really just a few minutes before your pizza is done. Here at Driver’s, you’ll find two popular Del …
TCHO
TCHO was born nearly 15 years ago out of a shared passion to reimagine the world of chocolate from the ground up. Curiosity ruled as the team set out to rethink the chocolate-making process, and bring resources directly to the farmers they partner with. Founded and operated in Berkeley by NASA and Wired Magazine alum, innovation through technology has always …
Cheeky Bits
Amid the challenges of the pandemic, Nina V. lost her job. She suddenly had a lot of free time, and the holidays were approaching. Every Christmas, Nina and her mom made her grandmother’s toffee recipe to give as gifts. Friends and family loved the sweets, telling Nina it was really the best. She explored selling her toffee to the public, …
Ritual
Visionary entrepreneur Eileen Rinaldi says she once had a shot of espresso that changed her life. She was at a cafe in Seattle, and knew immediately what she would do: open a shop, dedicated to coffee, in her favorite city. Eileen founded Ritual in San Francisco in 2005. Years later, Ritual is a deeply influential company, as committed to the …
Local books from Sausalito and Marin authors
One of the things we love about the Sausalito community is being surrounded by artists, craft people, and writers. In addition to cookbooks, we carry a selection of books by local authors and poets. Here are the local titles that we currently carry at the market.
Kid approved favorites from our Deli
The market is always full of little kids, and they are wonderful guests. Parents, grands, and caregivers come to Driver’s for fresh, organic meals for children – and for themselves. Some of our junior customers have rather sophisticated palettes and might order a Cuban panini or The Richmond sandwich. Others prefer the basics: Kids PB&J or Grilled Cheese on pain de mie, please! Our smoothies are loved by all ages, but Foggy Blues might be most popular with kids. Bagels are made to order with lots of options from Toasted with Butter to The Works! And, little guys tend to be quite passionate about our Soft Serve — either kid-size cup or cone, but definitely with Sprinkles! Our deli can prepare your child’s meal to enjoy in our dining area, or pack it for the playground.
Must love coffee: Local roasters you need to know
At Driver’s, we carefully source the coffee we carry, focusing on West Coast craft roasters. We stock classics like Coast Roast and Equator, as well as brands you won’t find at most grocery stores. Explore single-origin beans from Heart, and limited-edition blends from Ritual. Check out Sausalito’s own Big Baby, and roasts from St Frank cafe in San Francisco. Over in our deli, you can order a cup of Wrecking Ball’s Triple Double – locally roasted and freshly brewed. Read on to learn more about our selection of (mostly) local coffee.
Good Food Award finalists
Much of what we carry at Driver’s is made by small teams of artisans who are passionate about their craft. Our vendors work hard to make excellent food, and they work just as hard to get their goods on grocery store shelves. We love to see them win Good Food Awards, because they really deserve the recognition. We stock award winners here at Driver’s, many of them from the West Coast – look for the blue Good Food seal on our shelves! Read on to see a few of this year’s finalists.
Prepared Foods: Dinner is served!
Behind Driver’s prepared foods department is a talented staff creating fresh, organic meals for our customers every day. Lead by Chef Carlos and his team, our kitchen cuts no corners when it comes to sourcing 100% organic ingredients, and virtually all of our food is proudly made in-house. This means we prepare everything in the meals by hand, including meats, grains, produce, and all of our dressings and sauces. The team’s expertise spans various cuisines, ensuring a menu that is not only diverse, but also authentic and tasty. You’ll find a range of fresh dishes available throughout the week, from quiches and meatloaf in the deli case, to salads, wild-caught salmon dishes, and burritos in the cold case.
Discover local, women-owned brands
t’s Women’s History Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on female-led brands right here in the Bay Area. Women are the backbone of the food industry, from farm to table, yet they often go unrecognized in corporate leadership roles.
But here in the Bay Area, the landscape shifts. At Driver’s, we take pride in showcasing a diverse array of women-owned, fully independent brands. We carry so many that we can’t fit them all in one piece – so we make this an annual series.
Love is in the air: Valentine’s Day gifts
Love is in the air this month with luxe tastes, sensual body care, and creative cards stocked throughout the market. Find gifts that make your heart skip a beat, from romantic gestures to unique treats. Discover the perfect gift to celebrate love!
The Sausalito/Marin City Little League 2024 season starts soon!
The Sausalito/Marin City Little League has been supporting the health and well-being of local youth through organized baseball since 1957. Participation in the 2023 season was particularly strong, and the league is growing this year. The Spring 2024 season will include teams for T-ball (5 year olds), Coach Pitch (6 & 7 year olds). Machine Pitch (7 & 8 year olds), and Minors (9 to 11 year olds). Read on for a note from league president Al Spector, and to learn more about signing up your player.
Skincare products for a winter glow-up
Winter weather can make skin feel dry and dull, so it may help to adjust your skincare routine to suit the season. Giving your skin a gentle scrub, switching to a richer moisturizer, and adding a nourishing body oil is often enough to feel brighter and hydrated. We carefully vet the skincare lines that we carry at the market for sustainability and quality. Each of our vendors expertly channels wellness, but their lines are distinct. The products on our shelves range from holistic to clinical, and all points in between. Take a look at our beauty picks, and find the right product for your skin this winter.
Holiday gift ideas
Holidays are cheerful here at the market, with every corner and shelf stocked with luxurious food and wellness items. This year, we put together gift bundle ideas for the foodies and wellness-lovers on your list. Pack your treats in our colorful Ghanaian baskets, bundled in beautiful wrapping paper from our home section. And don’t miss our selection of hand made holiday cards!
Celebrating alcohol-free remedies
Our supplement buyer Danya Mosgofian is an herbalist, and this year she is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her own line of remedies, the Sultry Gypsy Herb Co. A long time Driver’s employee, she has been stocking our wellness department for almost that long. Read more about what inspires Danya!
Peaceful table: our wine picks for holiday gatherings
Take a moment with our wine merchant Niesa as she reflects back on holidays past, and helps us create joyful new memories as we gather around the table. Niesa’s wine picks this year are designed to make your wine pairing easy by laying out a full wine menu–starting with bubbles, moving to whites, and finishing with reds–to carry you through a beautiful holiday meal. Savor the peaceful moment when we raise a glass to one another, and let the merrymaking begin!