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
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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
Adventuring toward the Self
When she first learned about Artista Creative, Newport Beach resident Debi Yao hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in 20 years. Still, the opportunity to spend a week creating ar t in Carmel felt right. “I was in a place in my life where I really needed something like that,” says Yao. “Suddenly, I found myself in tears. The ad was calling to me.” Artista Creative is one of three … [Read more...] about Adventuring toward the Self
Message in a Book
"I’m here today to talk about my friends in Mississippi,” says Carmel area photographer Kim Lemaire, addressing elementary students at Salinas’ Montessori Learning Center. “Do you know what happened there a couple of years ago?” “Hurricane Katrina,” answer several students, as their faces get serious. They ask Lemaire about her recent visits to the state. How many homes were … [Read more...] about Message in a Book