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PREP LIKE THE PROS In one of those "what goes around, comes around" events, the big space on Mill Valley's Throckmorton Avenue that once housed the town's hardware and houseware emporium, Vamey's, before it morphed into Banana Republic, is once again the place to go for cooking gear. There is one huge difference: It is now Tyler Florence-Mill Valley, a chic shop owned by the resident food celebrity. Behind its bright front with striped awnings and sophisticated signage, its light-filled space is a backdrop for goods like antique wooden chopping blocks, French copperware and other upscale equipment-along with cookbooks, imported olive oils and locally produced artisanal food products. A section of the venue is a demo kitchen, which was recently used to film a holiday episode for Florence's upcoming series, Dear Food Network. While this was taking place, a famous visitor just happened to drop in for a look-see: none other than Chuck Williams-one of the founders of Williams-Sonoma, the country's first notable source for upscale gourmet gear and accessories. Florence's television career continues while he is poised to open Bar Florence in San Francisco's Hotel Vertigo, his first restaurant, due to debut in the fall. (59 Throckmorton, 415/380-9200)
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One-Stop Cooking Shop
PREP LIKE THE PROS In one of those "what goes around, comes around" events, the big space on Mill Valley's Throckmorton Avenue that once housed the town's hardware and houseware emporium, Vamey's, before it morphed into Banana Republic, i...
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