Spring-2023

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E SPRING 2023 IN EVERY ISSUE 44 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 46 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 48 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 50 Artist Profile David L. Potigian 52 Musician Profile Bill Spencer 54 Hospitality Profile Pat and Gina Phinny 80 Working Dogs Puddin’ and Teddy 82 Collecting By Marjorie Snow 84 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 152 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula SHORTCUTS 58 Carmel Confidential 62 Nature Shines in Joint Monterey Museum of Art Exhibition 64 Best Selling Memoirist to Speak at Sunset Center 66 The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Celebrates 13 Years 68 A Commitment to Diversity Drives New CSUMB President 70 Whiskey is on the Menu at This Iconic Monterey Restaurant 72 Riding the Rails at the Former Fort Ord 74 Local Sheet Music Store Serves Diverse Audiences 76 The Brew Bus Brings Beverages to Peninsula Events FOOD ANDWINE 130 Gourmet Profile Jonny Black 138 Food for Thought Kona Steak & Seafood Comes to Del Monte Center; Foray Brings Seasonal Fare to Carmel; and Ad Astra Bread Expands Operations 98 Photo: Carlos Gonzales