Fall 2025

Mir th Br ings Joy and Generosity to Local Diners B Y R ENE E B R I NCK S C hef Annie Hobbs says her world turned to Technicolor when she entered the catering ½eld “There’s nothing better than seeing people eating, laughing, talking and just having a good time,” says the entrepreneur, who recently marked 20 years at the helm of A Taste of )legance 'atering )vents Her business shares its Carmel Valley Village location with a sister company called 1irth Hobbs launched this three-pronged culinary operation in 1irth +oods sells stylish home items like vintage French pickling jars and hand thrown ceramics 1irth 'atering brings Hobbs’ high-quality food to more casu- al events than those served by A Taste of )legance 1irth /itchen hosts seasonal pop ups with graF and go goodies Hobbs sources ingredients from area farm- ers, ½shmongers and cheesemaOers “We live in Monterey, where the most beautiful things are grown, ² she says ±=ou´ve just got to highlight and present what is already gorgeous and Feautiful and delicious ² A discreet sign posted at each Mirth pop-up invites those facing ½nancial challenges to swing Fy at designated times for free food ±-t taOes a village, and we´re all villagers - mean this,² ,oFFs says ±;e can´t call a place Mirth and have people going hungry because they can´t afford to eat 8o have this outlet means everything to me ² For pop-up schedules and more information, call 831/201-0419 or visit www.mirthcv.com. SHORT CUTS BUSINESS Chef Annie Hobbs brings her delectable creations to the community through her many creative outlets, including Mirth Kitchen, Mirth Goods and a Taste of Elegance. 76 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 5 Photo: Kelli Uldall