Palettes quiver and chefs shiver at the mere mention of the name Thomas Keller, a king among princes in the gastronomic arena. He founded world-famous The French Laundry restaurant in California's Yountville in 1992. Bouchon, Per Se and Ad Hoc followed over the next few years from the West Coast to New York. Keller is the 'Michelin Man,' and not the kind made out of … [Read more...] about A Culinary Genius*
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A Sea of Culinary Delights
Some of the most-recognized names in the culinary, environmental research and food policy fields will meet in Monterey this May, when the Monterey Bay Aquarium presents its pioneering Cooking for Solutions event for the tenth time. The weekend-long celebration of sustainable food features a stronger-than-ever schedule packed with panel discussions, cooking demonstrations and … [Read more...] about A Sea of Culinary Delights
The Sky’s the Limit
When retired Monterey County Superior Court Judge John Phillips first explored the idea of turning the abandoned Natividad Boys' Ranch into a facility for at-risk and underserved youth, he spent $26,000 researching whether such a project could succeed. "Even my own feasibility study said this was too daunting of a task. It seemed impossible," he remembers. Still, Phillips … [Read more...] about The Sky’s the Limit
Table for Two
For some people, romance means a single red rose or a heart-felt poem. Others count on candy hearts and greeting cards to make their sweetheart swoon.And for some romantics, true love means a truly passionate display of emotion—rose petals on the bed, a custom-made diamond ring or words of devotion written in the sand for all to see. On Valentine’s Day, the sky is the … [Read more...] about Table for Two
From Their Tables to Yours
Tis the season for holiday dinners, and whether you’re throwing a big bash for friends or hosting a cozy family get-together, you want menu items that impress. These six local chefs can help: Read on for their favorite holiday recipes, ranging from traditional staples to drinks that sparkle, and find out what these culinary experts appreciate most about the season. During the … [Read more...] about From Their Tables to Yours