BIG BUCKS… The Big Sur Food & Wine Festival (and associated projects under the Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation umbrella) announced on Dec. 31 that the 2023 events raised a total of $225,000 for the Big Sur nonprofits that the festival supports. The money will be distributed, in varying amounts, to 17 beneficiaries working in the areas of health, education, safety and the arts – a good outcome from enjoying good food and drink. Learn more at bigsurfoodandwine.org.
OPEN AT LAST… Congrats to the Salinas family behind 31st Grill, which has opened its doors and is ready to feed you breakfast, lunch and dinner. The new restaurant from the restaurateur who launched Emma’s Bakery & Cafe has an extensive menu of all the Californian favorites. Stop in and find something for everyone. 32 John St., Salinas. 208-6111, instagram.com/the31stgrill. Read more about Eddie and Miriam Estrada at mcweekly.com/food_wine.
HOME COOKING… Cook all of your favorites from Rosine’s Restaurant at home, made with a touch of your own love and with the help of Rosine’s new and improved cookbook. The restaurant has updated the tome and added new recipes, as well as insider tips and other fun tidbits. Whether you are craving a cake, craft cocktail or another kind of dish from this homey restaurant, now you can try making it in the comfort of your own home. The cookbook can be purchased at the restaurant or online. 434 Alvarado St., Monterey. 375-1400, rosinesmonterey.com.
FUN WITH FUNGI… It’s mushroom season and the Big Sur Foragers Festival is approaching. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets because this weekend full of fungi fun is not to be missed. The weekend starts Friday, Jan. 19 with the Foragers’ Feast, followed by Foraging Walk and Talk hike on Jan. 20. It concludes with the Fungus Face Off and Giving Back With Every Bite dinner at Big Sur River Inn on Jan 21. bigsurforagersfestival.org.
SIP ’N FOLD… Get your hands dirty at Holman Ranch on Friday, Jan. 26 when Miss Lippe’s Dumpling Party comes to the tasting room. Guests get to make a set of their own dumplings while sipping on Holman Ranch wines. Tickets are $30 for club members, $45 for non-members. 18 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 659-2640, holmanranch.com.
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