Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor came into the chocolate business through their love of craft. With backgrounds in boatbuilding and woodworking, the pair brought a unique background when they established Dick Taylor Chocolate in 2010. The illustrations on Dick Taylor wrappings, and the design of the chocolate within honor the finest American boats and woodwork. Adam and Dustin cut no …
Spring skin care under the mask
Green hills, gorgeous weather, and…masks. Signs of spring are everywhere, and uplift our bodies and the world around us. But what is going on under our masks? Here are a few suggestions to rejuvenate your skincare routine, and make it mask friendly.
Cowgirl Creamery
The legacy of Cowgirl Creamery started when Sue Conley and Peggy Smith took a post-college road trip to San Francisco in 1976. Both established careers in some of the Bay Area’s best kitchens. By the 1990’s the duo launched Cowgirl Creamery in Pt. Reyes Station, and the rest is food history. Cowgirl’s award winning Mt Tam is a triple cream …
INNA
Dafna Kory was so inspired by a jalapeño jam she tried at a dinner party that she started making her own for friends. They loved it! Before she knew it, Dafna was making batch after batch and INNA jam was born. INNA’s preserves are known for their luxurious quality and flavor. All of INNA’s ingredients are local to their Emeryville …
Good Food Award winners sold here!
We are delighted to see a number of our vendors win 2021 Good Food Awards, and we proudly stock many of their winning products here at Driver’s. Look for the blue Good Food Awards seal on our shelves! Read on to see the winners.
Break up with Plastic: an update from the Sustainability Commission
February 2021 – Though so many 2020 goals were put on hold, the Sausalito Sustainability Commission (SSC) kept their focus on the future of environmental protection. We checked in with Commissioner Kathy Hutton to get current on the Sustainability Commission’s programs, including the approaching Plastics Ban. Read on to learn more, and find out what changes we’re making here at Driver’s.
Jacobsen Salt Co.
Ben Jacobsen was living in Denmark when he first discovered good salt. Back in the US, he noticed that people were into artisanal food, but weren’t paying attention to salt quality. Ben moved to Oregon and started Jacobsen Salt Co in 2011, where he harvested from the pristine waters of Netarts Bay. Jacobsen’s salts are clean, brightly white, and flaky …
Wrecking Ball
Business partners Nicholas Cho and Trish Rothgeb are known within the coffee industry for raising the bar — both on the quality of their roasts, and for their progressive edge. At the Wrecking Ball Coffee cafe in San Francisco, the pair are committed to diversity and inclusion. A leader in social justice issues in San Francisco and beyond, count on …
A few of our favorite vegan Instagrams
January 2021 – Whether you are looking for inspiration to try a plant-based diet this year, or you’re a long time vegan looking for fresh ideas, here are a few of our favorite vegan Instagrams. We put together a list that includes a cookbook author, a busy local mom, and a political activist to give you a range of ideas to work with. Check these talented cooks out and let us know: Who do you follow?
Chantelle’s
One morning Chantelle Cheng treated her mom, Sally Li, to a breakfast of freshly made granola. Sally loved it! They knew Chantelle, a nutritional chef, had created a great recipe, and they were inspired to share it with the world. The mother-and-daughter team launched Chantelle’s, at first with Chantelle in California, and Sally in Hong Kong. When Sally relocated to …
Cookbooks to Inspire You: New for Fall 2020
We have a new crop of cookbooks for you to dive into this season! Our Fall 2020 collection has hundreds of recipes to bring you joy, outstanding food, and a sense of wellness. From everyday cakes, to CBD down time, to bold flavors from around the world, these books have a little bit of everything for the home cook. Enjoy!
Cali Love: Drink Local!
A note from our wine merchant Niesa, who put together a diverse list of local wines that work well with Thanksgiving menus. Whether you plan to pull out all the stops, or keep your celebration very low key, we encourage you to support California wineries.
Drivers stands with No Bully!
October 2020 – We are proud to partner with No Bully during the month of October – National Bullying Prevention Month – and help spread the word about the San Francisco-based non-profit’s important work.
As part of our partnership, we are fundraising for No Bully at the Market, and we invite the community to their October programming. Learn more about No Bully and their strategies to bring awareness to bullying in the United States.
Art in the time of COVID
September 2020 – The quarantine may have forced Artists@Issaquah to cancel their show this month, but it doesn’t hinder the floating home community’s creativity. In fact, one of Issaquah’s artists, Jim Woessner, decided to “make lemonade” during the pandemic shelter in place. He collaborated with his friend and writer, John Hewitt, to write and publish a novella. Learn more about their new book, The Roadkill Saga, and about Artists@Issaquah here.
U-Konserve
Based here in Sausalito, U-Konserve is the result of two mothers’ struggle to be environmentally conscious as they packed school lunches. They knew the disposable bags and containers they used were headed to landfill. They took action and launched U-konserve in 2008, initially offering reusable school lunch gear. Demand increased, and customers began asking for products designed for a variety …
Dram
Dram Apothecary makes their line of unique bitters and syrups in Colorado, where they forage plants and herbs from the wild. Native Coloradan Shae Whitney founded Dram with a background in food science, bartending, and a passion for botany. Shae believes that bitters are not just for the cocktail enthusiast, and that their health benefits — including as a digestif …
Spirit Works
Founded in Sebastopol in 2012 by husband and wife team Ashby and Timo Marshall, Spirit Works is an award-winning distiller of craft spirits. Though Timo hails from England and Ashby from the West Coast, they share a passion for the environment and working with their hands. At the distillery, the pair work side-by-side with their team of mostly female producers …
Granola Guru
Ayana K.’s Oakland-based granola company is committed to excellence. She started The Granola Guru as a personal mission to elevate a timeless classic. The Granola Guru’s collection of small batch granolas are designed to provide you with sustainable energy throughout the day, and Ayana bakes each batch with coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and organic coconut sugar for unrefined goodness. …
Teranga Baobab
Teranga means “hospitality” in Wolof, the national language of Senegal. It is this spirit of camaraderie that inspired founder Nafy Flatley to start her own company. Born in Senegal, Nafy’s favorite childhood memory is of her grandmother using baobab fruit to make refreshing drinks. The baobab tree is an essential part of African culture, and Senegalese use the entire tree, …
Meet our craft whiskeys
We’re excited to explore whiskeys from American distillers and beyond in our new craft liquor section. A growing selection of small-batch labels will grace our shelves in the coming months. Let us know what you think about our current offerings, and what else you’d like to see!