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otal to our success,” Anderson shares. “We allow our guests the ability to experiment with wines by the glass and ultimately make space for winemakers who aren’t on traditional wine lists.” This August, Anderson opened a new wine bar in downtown Carmel—Vin by the Sea— incorporating a larger food element. “We now have a full kitchen with Chef Paul Corsentino as our culinary director,” Anderson explains. The simple yet elevated space feels like a cozy living room, with a bar, tables, booths and courtyard seating.“We want it to be an inspiring place to get together and make the everyday something to celebrate,” Anderson says. “The emphasis is on small plates and big wines.” Vin by the Sea is in Su Vecino Court on Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Carmel. For more information visit www.vinbythesea.com . COCINA 1932 SERVES DELICIOUS CALI-MEX BARBECUE IN SALINAS Mouthwatering smoked meats, like pulled pork, brisket and tri-tip, served in sandwiches and tacos, house made jalapeno cheddar sau- sages, potatoes loaded with smoked meat cheese and sour cream, and smashburgers and fries are just some of the delights offered from the Cocina 1932 food trailer in Salinas. Sebastian Gomez was playing football for Eastern Washington University in 2020 when the pandemic hit, and he ended up back home in Salinas. When his brother got a smoker, he started experimenting on it, eventually selling wagyu beef smashburgers in his backyard. Word got out, and people started asking Gomez to cater parties. Several years later, small catering gigs turned into preparing food for pop-ups, food festivals, weddings, corporate events and, recently, running a food trailer. “I knew I could cook and little by little we started picking up momentum,” Gomez says. At only 24-years-old, Gomez’ work ethic is undeniable. He will work the trailer from 4:30 am until 6:30 pm smoking meats, if need- ed. Luckily, he has plenty of support from his parents, brother, uncle and girlfriend. “I would not be where I am today without my family,” Gomez says. The 1932 Cali-Mex BBQ food trailer is usu- ally located on San Miguel Avenue in South Salinas behind the bowling alley, opening at noon and serving smashburgers on Wednesdays and BBQ Thursday-Sunday. For more information, call 831/444-1546, visit www.1932calimexbbq.com or follow on Instagram for the latest menus and schedule @1932calimexbbq. 162 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 5 Rigo Gomez, Michelle Gomez and Julieta Camacho with Sebastian Gomez, owner of Cocina 1932 Cali-Mex BBQ food trailer. Gomez’ family and girlfriend have been integral to his success and Cocina 1932 has gained a serious local following. Photo: Kelli Uldall