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There’s something primal about grilling. This is, after all, the original form of cooking – the activity that arguably distinguishes humans from other members of the animal kingdom. The concept is simple: Make a fire, put food on top of that heat, then voila. Of course things have evolved, w…

Many of the performers at Cali Roots have toured or played together before, regularly draw on each other for inspiration, and think of the event as an extended family reunion…

NEW CHEF, OLD CHEF… It is good to plan ahead. Montrio, long the pillar of downtown Monterey, has its second new executive chef since reopening in February. Eddie Moran, who made his name locally at Cantinetta Luca, has taken over as head chef after the departure of the heralded Sascha Lyon. …