October 1,2009 at 9:44 AM

A standout experience for me was meeting the culinary superstar, Tyler Florence. Not just because he’s a superstar — and exceptionally hunky-dory! — but because he’s so approachable and down to earth. There’s not a hint of self-importance and he clearly loves what he does. His passion is contagious, and the way he engages [...]
Tags: cooking demo, famous chefs, Tyler Florence
September 29,2009 at 10:52 AM
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Chris | Posted in
Events, Wine/Spirits

The Harvest Carmel Food & Wine event turned out to be everything I imagined. First of all the setting was breathtaking; it was held at the beautiful Quail Lodge, where green lawns provided a lush stage for the nearly 150 purveyors, chefs and winemakers who gathered to offer their best. One of my favorites [...]
Tags: wine
September 26,2009 at 1:59 PM
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Chris | Posted in
Events

Situated almost exactly equidistant from California’s 2 meccas of fine dining, Carmel is itself a hub of exquisite cuisine. Which makes sense when you consider its attributes; it is located within close proximity to the central valley, one of the worlds most fertile farming regions, in a county (Monterey) that boasts 9 appellations of winegrapes [...]
Tags: famous chefs, farm to table, locally grown, organic, Tyler Florence, wine