Fall 2024

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E FALL 2024 IN EVERY ISSUE 50 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 52 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 54 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 58 Artist Profile Nicole Cromwell 60 Musician Profile Luca Fredericksen 62 Volunteer Profile Amanda Preece 92 Working Dogs Georgie and Max 94 Collecting By Marjorie Snow 96 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 180 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula 190 Last Shot SHORTCUTS 66 Carmel Confidential Area Accolades, Scholarships and Grants 72 Annual Gala Gets a Michelin-Starred Update 74 Monterey’s Newest Recording Facility 76 Natalie Baroni Celebrates 21 Years in Carmel 78 New Stilwell Hotel NowWelcomes Carmel Visitors 80 Mobile Pizza Caterer Makes Every Pie With Love 82 A Garden-Inspired Lifestyle Blooms at Pepper Drive Living 84 Football Legend is Honored at One of His Favorite Spots 86 Monterey Facility Helps Locals Tackle Housing Difficulties FOOD ANDWINE 162 Gourmet Profile Matt Bolton 168 Food for Thought Local Couple Launches Bean Brigade; Otto’s Opens Salinas Brick-and-Mortar; and Sunday Entertainment at Twisted Roots 174 Photo: Courtesy of Auberge Resorts Collection