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In bid for a third Michelin star, Aubergine chef decides to focus on home-style cooking.

In bid for a third Michelin star, Aubergine chef decides to focus on home-style cooking.

  • Staff Report
  • Apr 1, 2025

After earning two Michelin stars, Chef Justin Cogley is looking to add a third. And he knows how to wow critics.

Aubergine earns second Michelin star, Chez Noir holds one star in 2024 guide.
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Aubergine earns second Michelin star, Chez Noir holds one star in 2024 guide.

  • Dave Faries
  • Aug 6, 2024

Aubergine has been awarded a second Michelin star, becoming the first restaurant so honored in Monterey County.

Chez Noir awarded a Michelin star, joining Aubergine on the list of California's standout restaurants.
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Chez Noir awarded a Michelin star, joining Aubergine on the list of California's standout restaurants.

  • Dave Faries
  • Jul 19, 2023

A few weeks ago Jonny and Monique Black received an invitation to the Michelin Guide California awards dinner in Oakland, held on Tuesday, Jul…

What is a Michelin Plate, and what does it mean for local restaurants?
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What is a Michelin Plate, and what does it mean for local restaurants?

  • Agata Popęda
  • Oct 28, 2021

The Highway 1 corridor would appear to be a natural Michelin Guide destination. This high-brow culinary guide was originally created to celebr…

Famed Michelin Guide to expand California coverage to include Central Coast.
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Famed Michelin Guide to expand California coverage to include Central Coast.

  • Raúl Nava
  • Mar 6, 2019

Locals have long lamented that the Michelin Guide—the famous gastronomy guide—overlooks the Central Coast, but that’s poised to change this summer.

This week fine vine is celebrated, The Meatery holds a meet and greet and new places open.
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This week fine vine is celebrated, The Meatery holds a meet and greet and new places open.

  • Raúl Nava
  • May 21, 2018

It’s a wine win for Smith Family Wines’ Paraiso Vineyards. The Monterey County vineyard has been named Vineyard of the Year by the California …

Morsels: Thursday thing, cellar soirees, sunset bites, linguini for a cause and more.
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Morsels: Thursday thing, cellar soirees, sunset bites, linguini for a cause and more.

  • Raúl Nava
  • May 9, 2018

May 10 marks the return of “Thursdays in the Courtyard” at Aubergine, not coincidentally on a Thursday. Enjoy a special salon menu from chef J…

Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest features fresh lead by David Kinch.
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Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest features fresh lead by David Kinch.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Feb 18, 2016

EDIBLE: Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest features fresh luxury lead by David Kinch.

Popular Carmel Italian spot Cantinetta Luca rolls out lunch for the first time in a long, long time.
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Popular Carmel Italian spot Cantinetta Luca rolls out lunch for the first time in a long, long time.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • May 1, 2015

As this goes live, Cantinetta Luca (625-6500) in Carmel-by-the Sea is deep into its first lunch service since opening nearly a decade ago.

Quick Bites: Two major foodie events in one weekend, Cafe Lumiere's inspired brunch and State Bird in Big Sur.
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Quick Bites: Two major foodie events in one weekend, Cafe Lumiere's inspired brunch and State Bird in Big Sur.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Oct 1, 2014

A dozen food purveyors like Cantinetta Luca, Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar and Marinus—and twice as many wineries like Manzoni Cel…

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