Winter 2025

172 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ The 36th Annual Taste of Carmel Kimberlie Guerrieri, Dale Byrne, Kati Enea Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Carmel Chamber of Commerce’s 36th annual Taste of Carmel – Boots, Bottles & Bites brought a little country swagger to the iconic Carmel Mission. Guests saddled up for an unforgettable evening, sampling creations from more than 70 of Carmel and Monterey’s finest restaurants, wineries and craft beverage makers. Once again, the sponsors, participants and community made this rodeo of flavor a shining success. Amy Herzog, Mitch Hoadley, Jill & Stephen Martin Jim Bareuther, Ken Spilfogel, Lee Morcus Sal Olalia, Pat Yates, Jimmy Cahill, Yudith Albarran Rosa Garcia, Paula Chase, Donna Jett Allen & Clarissa Rowe, Peggy Mille, Bobby Richards Dan McGee, Eileen & Steve Schloss Kimberly Roberts, Alex Armanasco, Stephanie Chrietzberg, Catherine Klein John Lloyd, Mary Boland, Greg Freeman, Susan Elwood ZachWestfall, Steve Moseley, Chris Miller, Zoe Alexander Martin Butler, Penny Harrison, LanceWills, Greg Avant Joe & Kristin Torrice Heather Gardner, Sunny Underwood Shannon Highfield, Ben Beesley Roseanne & Charlie Simpson Photos: Kelli Uldall