Summer 2024

Twin sisters Sarah and Rebecca “Boo” Simms recently opened a new location of their custom charcuterie board business on Del Fino Place in lovely Carmel Valley. Photo: Kelli Uldall T wins Sarah and Rebecca “Boo” Simms grew up in Carmel Valley in a family that made entertaining into an art form. “The kitchen was the heart of our household,” Sarah shares. “It had all the energy…We realized creating something delicious from your heart is a way you can show love to other people.” The two launched their custom charcuterie board business, Lady and Larder, in Santa Monica and recently opened a second location in Carmel Valley Village at 9 Del Fino Place. The space also hosts a wine bar with patio service and fresh sandwiches. Stunning boards can be customized with artisan charcuterie, fresh flow - ers, cheese from local farmers, ripe fruit, crisp vegetables, bright jams, salted butter, cured meats, thick honey, California olives, crusty bread, chunky hummus and more. The decision to move home was family centered, as they joined brother Matt, a beer consultant, in supporting their parents when their father, Scott, a restaurateur, was diagnosed with cancer. “Our dad was our number one fan,” Boo says. “After our dad’s passing, we wanted to bring our kids and our families here and support our mom…It is a dream come true to be home.” For more information, call 310/392-1700 or visit www.ladyandlarder.com . Lady and Larder Br ings Charcuter ie to Carmel Valley B Y B R E T T WI L BUR SHORT CUTS BUSINESS 94 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 4