Mark C. Anderson

She ticks off several: An enchantment with the island's vibe and its early-onset bohemian community. The chill days and wild nights. The lilt and catchiness of the name itself.

August 27, 2024 – Notable numbers and names are part of the promise at reborn Monterey Beach Hotel, officially launched last week.

August 30, 2024 – Pacific Grove has official sister cities in Chambéry, France, famed as The Gateway to the Alps, and Anacortes, Washington, the gateway to the San Juan Islands (including Orcas Island, Edible's own sibling of sorts).

September 3, 2024 – Alvarado Street Brewery has a lot going for it, including booming brewpubs in three cities, a popular production facility/tasting bar in industrial Salinas and a growing regional following.

September 3, 2024 – We're just going to go ahead and judge this new restaurant by its cover. Because some great elements don't require more than a glance.

September 4, 2024 – The best cafeteria on the continent sits right on the edge of it.

September 7, 2024 – Something surreal happens right before 6pm amid the famed natural hot spring pools at Esalen Institute in Big Sur.

September 13, 2024 – A number of things feed the soul at Della Rose Deli & Drive-Thru before any of the sturdy sandwiches satisfy the stomach.

September 17, 2024 – For Journey Pigeon, Can of Corn, Chooch, Koyuki and Jedi Jim, this will not be news. Same for Chokey, Mrs. Lip, Ale Satan and Fast Layne.

Adorable French Bakery debuts new outposts in Soquel and Scotts Valley