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Mark C. Anderson
Stories by Mark C.
Controversy settles on Carmel-by-the-Sea and its tasting room strategy.
A review of the epicurean elements that we didn’t expect.
One Half-Century at Esalen Institute
Edging Out: John Cox nudges landmark (and cliffside) Sierra Mar to new places, like lunch and eight-course dinners.
Kids teach local pols – and us – something worth salivating over.
The best in the business – and the hometown star of California International Airshow - takes the <em>Weekly</em> for a ride.
A taste earthquake shakes Salinas’ Harden Ranch Plaza.
Two roommates deal with catastrophic injuries through endurance events like the Triathlon at Pacific Grove.
Three familiar-but-pioneering agents brighten the local flavorscape.
Haulin’ Oats’ mosh pit of organic morning-flavor-in-a-jar earns rabid fans.
How an Oaklandish dinner hits on news back home – and how our transplants are scheming up north.
Rombi Vineyard lands in Carmel Valley Village with a world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
From L.A. Food & Wine 2 to Curly’s Barbecue, tastebuds are buzzing.
<em>Cancer-Fighting Kitchen</em> author Rebecca Katz delivers delicious therapy.
The Bench lays out an eye-catching reinvention of the longtime Pebble Beach legend Club XIX.
Blue-collar comedy bad-boy Ron White totes scotch and surprising sensitivity to Salinas.
Coastal Luxury Management schemes and dreams up Los Angeles Food & Wine 2.0.
Stunning developments in the world of Burger King and Taco Bell are a call to arms/forks.
Amtrak’s Route 21 bus transports locals to San Francisco smoothly and speedily.
The ever-evolving Carmel Valley Wine Trail gets a new star in Cima Collina.
A local doctor takes on Mount Everest during its second deadliest season ever.
Mundaka Carmel Chef Brandon Miller’s yelp for help in the battle against mediocrity.
A reminder that crisp pig is crucial, as are better Aquarium restaurant hours.
The longtime local chef with a plus-size personality takes to TV.
If you must invade Monterey County’s singular company town, follow the rules.
Opening an understanding of the way Morro Bay Oyster Company works.
Restaurant 1833 hits a magic number and CRBC celebrates with spins and sliders.
Jack Nicklaus partners with Pasadera Country Club to take on China golf market.
A star leaves Big Sur orbit; beer haikus are the best.
Unparalleled oysters at Sardine Factory and Breakfast Club love for a server who’s sick.
If Carmel’s current, major food moves take you into a time warp, you’re not alone.
Chris Shake, Calamari Fest and Cooking for Solutions take a savvy and savory tact: smart seafood.
A review of Seaside’s police reports from 2012 charts part of a community’s character.
Carmel Valley ‘Beer Geek’ publishes <em>Teachings From the Tap: Life Lessons From Our Year in Beer</em>.
Lokal plates buzz-worthy grub worth waiting around for, plus so much more.
The 30th Wildflower Triathlon defines endurance, inspiration and effort.
Braving three on-fire Salinas franchise restaurants that opened in the last month and a half.
What and where to eat to best honor the best mamas in Monterey County.
Wildly creative home artichoke recipes – from chips to cakes – and a peek at the passion behind them.
A Chef of the Year tale made for Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Cooking for Solutions.
Holman Ranch evolves its game beyond weddings – with heart.
Pebble Beach 5.0 delights in two different directions, while tasty Quick Bites breed and multiply.
A blind tasting reveals what Big Hurt’s swinging for.
A Major League legend teams with a Sand City brewmaster to debut a national brand ahead of Monterey Beer Festival.
Recent updates to Carmel institution Casanova are downright delicious.
Defining moments from Pebble Beach Food & Wine’s first half decade, and how Miami crab fits in.
Flavor bulletins from Puerto Rican places, plus Lokal love.
A battle over high-value Vietnamese and Rush Limbaugh’s food legend lives.
Restaurant At Ventana
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