Summer 2025

212 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Rancho Cielo’s Culinary Round Up Photos by Kelli Uldall R ancho Cielo’s 15th Annual Culinary Round Up at the Portola Hotel & Spa was a delicious night infused with Western flair, showcasing a collaboration between Drummond Culinary Academy students and Monterey County’s most esteemed chefs.Thanks to the community’s support, 2025 marked the most successful event yet, with over 760 attendees and more than $550,000 raised. Ricky Cabrera, Brian Thayer, Sara Rudin, Pam Marino Paul Farmer, Monica Lal, James Derbin Julie Lorenzen, Wanda Straw, Efren Diaz, Syndee Thomas Kirkor Kocek, Natalie Kocek, Gabriel Gandzjuk Chris Manke, Lesley Miller, Steve & Kay Frauenholtz Joanne Hellwig, Miguel Velasquez, Stephanie Hulsey Melanie Garcia, Raul Hernandez, Alexsandro Plaza, Juan Garcia Cristina Dirksen, Ruby Dirksen, Dennis Donohue, Mariessa Dirksen, Douglas Dirksen Patti Phillips, Ted Balestreri, John Phillips, Beth & Joe Heston Tene Shake, Pete Scudder, Jamie Kitz, Jeff Cook Bella & Bert Cutino Mike & Kim Costa Susan Castello, Estevan Jimenez Don Chapin, Adam Joseph Photos: Kelli Uldall Chris Devers, Dave Potter, Janine Chicourrat