Roxx On Main
627 Main Street
Martinez, CA 94553
925 370-7699
www.roxxonmain.com
From Executive Chef Lesley Stiles, Roxx on Main offers absolutely delicious dining options with the friendliness and comfort of a neighborhood restaurant.
The moment we sat down, we were joyfully welcomed by Darlene who took great care of us.
She entertained us with her fun-loving and mouth watering descriptions of various menu items. We would have loved it if she could have joined us for our meal!
We chose the crab melt sandwich, which is nothing short of epic—perfectly toasted sourdough with at least 3 ounces of freshly chunked crab meat, avocado and ripe tomato slices in a delicious light dressing, with a tasty side salad.
The steak sandwich was also just like you’d want it to be—perfectly thin slices of marinated beef with caramelized onion and dijonnaise on a warm roll. The full menu includes burgers, pasta, wild salmon, chicken and pork chops; a variety of fresh salads, veggie sides, desserts and TATER TOTS!!! Fabulous focaccia with lemon infused olive oil. Delish. You can’t go wrong.
Specialty cocktails are meticulously prepared.
Lovely wines are available by the bottle or the glass. Happy hour is very happy! Indoor and outdoor seating.
Roxx’s features live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Check the website calendar. Reservations are strongly advised.
All food is organic and as wild and local as possible. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free offerings. Street parking. Take out and catering are available.
Foodies unite! This place will tickle your tastebuds. Less than 7 miles from Benicia. Gracie can’t wait to go back.
Fantastic Fungi
81 minutes, 1999
Directed by Louie Schartzberg
Narrated by Brie Larson
Streaming on Amazon Prime in English/Spanish
Not rated
Did you know there are at least 14,000 different types of mushrooms?
This acclaimed documentary offers a gorgeous, time-lapse journey through the magical, mysterious, and medicinal world of fungi. Mushrooms literally have the power to heal and regenerate the world. This film guides us through the earth beneath our feet and shows the extraordinary fungi network doing its work behind the scenes. You’ll learn that turkey tail mushrooms help fortify our immune systems and support the treatment of cancer. Lion’s mane mushrooms can improve memory and sleep. There’s so much more.
Renowned scientists and mycologists Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan, Andrew Weil and others describe the beauty, intelligence and solutions that the fungi kingdom offers.
RogerEbert.com calls this “one of the most mind blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining documentaries of the year.”
The film also explores the history of scientific mushroom research, which was stalled for years, but now has gained the focus and respect of the scientific community. Fungi offer extraordinary, universal benefits for humans and for the earth. You’ll come away feeling a greater connection to our planet. A little bit kooky, this informative film is hopeful and inspiring. The cinematography is strikingly beautiful.
Trivia Tip: The Star Trek: Discovery character, Lieutenant Commander Paul Stamets, was named after the real fungi phenom, Paul Stamets, who is the center of the Fantastic Fungi documentary.
Magic Moon gives this 4 1/2 Moons out of 5.
