Fall 2026

BEST OF THE CARMEL POLICE LOG… Found property: Found stroller, pending pickup. Coyote spotted: Report of a coyote sighted that ran off when seen by citizen. Case of suspicious circumstances: Investigated suspicious circumstances. Information only. SHORT CUTS CARMEL CONFIDENTIAL 0ocal Chef, 1aOers and 2onprofits 6eceive 6ecognition C oastal 6oots Hospitality won a /CB% High Five Community )\cellence %ward for its PicO -t 9p¯Pay -t Forward initiative. Through the program, the group’s 1ontrio, Tarpy’s and 6io +rill restau - rants donate of all to go orders to nonprofit partners on a rotating, two month basis. 7ince launching PicO -t 9p¯Pay -t Forward during the C3:-( pandemic, Coastal 6oots Hospitality has generated more than , for 1onterey County community organi^ations. The High Five Community )\cellence %ward from /CB% Central Coast C; recogni^es local individuals and organi^ations maOing a meaningful difference in their communities. Coastal Roots Hospitality Receives Award for Philanthropy F ood & Wine Magazine featured .ustin Cogley in a story about athlete chefs and the healthy meals that support their active lifestyles. The %ubergine chef, who was named Best 2ew Chef by Food & Wine , was a pro - fessional figure sOater before attending culinary school. He’s also a triathlete and long dis - tance trail runner. The story included Cogley’s recipe for tuna salad tartines with a toast - ed sourdough base topped by avocado, cucumber and pine - apple preserves. The 7tudent Philanthropy ProNect at 7tevenson 7chool has reached a new charitable milestone, awarding more than , to 1onterey County nonprofits since . Through the proNect, students worO as grant maOers who identify, interview and evaluate potential finalists before awarding funds to local organi^ations. This year, students gave , in funding to +athering for ;omen, +od’s Tooth Fairies, Harmony at Home, .acob’s Heart, 6ancho Cielo and :ictory 1ission. The 7tudent Philanthropy ProNect welcomes grant applications from local c organi^ations, with a current focus on food security, housing, employment, health - care and youth prevention education programs benefit - ting low income, unhoused and immigrant families. 7i\ First Tee¯1onterey County participants were selected for the 0P+% +irls +olf 0eadership %cademy. 0ocal repre - sentatives were among Nust girls nationwide chosen for the two day Florida program. The academy helps students build self confidence and strengthen their leadership, communication and decision maOing sOills through the game of golf and related mentorship opportunities. ±This is the Oind of opportunity that can change how a young person sees herself and her future,² said a statement from Paulina :alde^, local First Tee marOeting manager. ±To 74 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 6 Chef Justin Cogley of Aubergine, a MICHELIN two-star restaurant, was recognized by Food & Wine Magazine for his athleticism. Photo: Kelli Uldall