Ask Salinas Valley CEO Andy Matsui about his personal history, and he refers to a collection of newspaper clippings, magazine features and photographs showcasing his ventures with Matsui Nursery and the Matsui Foundation. Often, he also hands over a copy of the 2005 Po Bronson book, “Why Do I Love These People?” Sixteen pages of the book chronicle Matsui’s life, starting with … [Read more...] about A Green Thumb and a Generous Spirit
Winter 2008
At Your Service
Guests at Carmel area restaurants are spoiled. Crisp, locally grown produce fills our plates throughout the year. Meat and seafood options come fresh from area farms and fishing boats. More than 41,000 acres of Monterey County grapes are crushed and made into wines that consistently earn acclaim, and the views at many restaurants—overlooking the Monterey Bay, Santa Lucia … [Read more...] about At Your Service
A Jazz Label’s Rebirth Near Cannery Row
No obstacles will stand in the way of your success this month,” says Rhett Smith, reading a narrow paper pulled from a fortune cookie. He pauses, shaking his head. “I just wish we had more time left in the month.” In reality, Smith needs no fortune cookie motivation. The industrious Carmel native worked in home building, design, and sound installation before establishing The … [Read more...] about A Jazz Label’s Rebirth Near Cannery Row
Welcome, AT&T Golf Fans
It’s that time of the year again, as the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am becomes the focus of the golf world. With its mix of stunning venues, big-name pros and Hollywood royalty, no tournament in golf looks quite so good on TV, especially in frostbitten parts of the country where people endure a lot worse than “Crosby weather.” This year’s tournament—Feb. 7th through 10th, … [Read more...] about Welcome, AT&T Golf Fans