The William Tell House, Marin’s Oldest Saloon, Reopens with Refreshments | Eater SF

"It's a new day for the Historic Highway 1 stop: the William Tell House, a Tomales bar and restaurant at 26955 Highway 1 whose sign proclaims it the county's oldest saloon (est. 1877), has been taken over by restaurateur Ted Wilson (The Hall; Fine & Rare). Wilson is aiming high, bringing in chef Austin Perkins (Nick’s Cove; Cyrus) and consulting beverage director Ethan Terry (Alembic; 15 Romolo), but he still wants to keep the place a local favorite for its simplicity and history — the massively charming old mahogany bar where you can have a simple, good cocktail and a good burger. Next week the closed bar will reopen with a limited pop-up menu served in a fast-casual format at a big new oak slab counter with bites like oysters, chowder, and Dungeness crab deviled eggs; Perkins says he plans to “localize” the fuller menu using nearby farms and ingredients, with items such as a Stemple Creek Burger on the way. Wilson will close the William Tell House in November for renovations and plans to return in full force next spring." - Caleb Pershan