Robin Collins
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About Robin
Robin Collins is a San Francisco native who grew up in Fairfax because her parents had the good sense to move to Marin County in the 1950's. .
A member of the M.C.D.S. first graduating class, Robin also attended Dominican Upper School, Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles and UCLA where she graduated with a degree in English.
From ages 4-18, Robin was one of the lead ballet dancers in Marin's iconic Ballet Aquacade produced by Gladys Kenny Hodgson, and she also skated in many shows at Raydine's, Ray & Nadine Schramm's Ice Rink which was located in San Anselmo.
She's lived in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and is now back in Marin. For many years she ran a prestigious high end catering and event planning firm and she's also been a chef and restaurant owner. A former Restaurant Critic and Food Editor for SF Magazine, Robin also has a great deal of business experience in fashion design, advertising, public relations, interior design, home staging, the travel industry, and the luxury market.
A highly visible member of the community, Robin has taught many classes and has also appeared on radio and television. Following in the footsteps of her parents, Robin is a passionate contributor to many charity and arts organizations in the Bay Area and sits on several Boards.
Though she regularly makes San Francisco's Best Dressed Lists, in Marin County Robin can often be seen wearing shorts and hiking boots.
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Robin Collins left 2 comments on:
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Robin Collins commented on:
My favorite Thanksgiving dishes are made of memories. I honor my mother and both grandmothers, all superb cooks, by serving …
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Jeremy, You are on the right track for sure. Yes, it's a pasta dish...from a popular and busy restaurant in Fairfax. The shape…
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Robin Collins added 6 items to Business of the Week: Crystal Chalice
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Hi Dick, I wrote the article on Hanna's and wanted you to know that I just checked the video myself. Sorry you had a problem, …
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Robin Collins added a photo to Business of the Week: Dauth Hobbies
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Hi Peggy, I am delighted to tell you that Amici's was kind enough to give us the recipe for their Mustard Italian salad …
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Robin Collins commented on:
Dear Tony, Glad to know that you and your wife are such fans of Chalet Basque (me too) and that you liked our video. Chicken …
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Robin Collins answered:
I am writing about this in my column on Sunday 11/14. The movie "May I Be Frank" will be screened on November 18th at 7pm, Christ Church in San Rafael, across from Cafe Gratitude. Address is: 18 W Crescent Drive, San Rafael. Price is $10. There … See the question
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Robin Collins answered:
I agree with Sarah - Redboy Pizza for delivery. Two reasons. The crust usually stays crisp, if not pop it back in the oven on pizza stone or foil for few minutes. Toppings are extremely generous, veggies taste fresh (which they are.) They try to … See the question
The Board
Katrina Paulsen
10:36 am on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Hi Robin, We were just talking about you last night at our Event team meeting. We will be bringing Rev. Michael Beckwith (from Agape International and the movie, The Secret) and Rickie Byars-Beckwith to the Marin Center on October 21st. We LOVE it if you would cover the event, again. Love, Katrina Paulsen, Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living.
For more info you can contact sue@rouda.org or josh@unityinmarin.org. It would be GREAT to see you again <3
Dan Ross
4:29 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Robin: Nice review, and a nice way to participate with your readers via the comments section