Summer 2026

216 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TED J. BALESTRERI LEADERSHIP CLASSIC Daniel Ramirez, Thomas Keller, Malorie Ramirez Photos by Kelli Uldall Chris & Marina Tebben Greg Cook, Nate Brazier, Michele Korsmo, Tom Perella, Greg Cocchiarella Jim & Beth Laverty Clay Harmon, Anne Fink Phil & Reedy Hickey Mookie Golden Ted Balestreri, Neil Sudaisar Vince & Rachel Balestreri, Allison & Teddy Balestreri Kehaulani & Tim McGregor Lynn & Ron Johnson Scott & Erin Olson Jack & Barbara Butorac T he multi-day golf event, which included a Wine & Lifestyle Auction on the evening of March 6 at The Inn at Spanish Bay, raised more than $3 million for foundation initiatives that create opportunity and career advancement in the restaurant workforce. Jeff & Pam Hetsel Bill Anton Dave Stivers, Marietta Bain, John Narigi