Crave – food & drink

One of Monterey Bay’s most popular & festive events, International Flavors of Marina, is next week. A ticket to this food, wine & beer tasting gets you samples from more than 25 establishments—all in one location! This year, Flavors takes place March 14th, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carpenters Union Hall, 910A Second Avenue in … Read Entire Post

Pulse – events & entertainment

Interested in beer travel? Wanna know what it takes to fulfill a beer geek’s fantasy of a year in beer? Check out Teachings from the Tap: Life Lessons from Our Year in Beer by Merideth Canham-Nelson, one of the world’s most experienced female beer travelers. Merideth, who proudly calls herself a … Read Entire Post

Vampire Bites – musings & news

Vampires love blood drives. It’s the best place to find healthy humans, generously willing to give to those in need in their community. Today, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) kicks off its “pint-for-a-pint” blood drive. From now thru March 15th, everyone who donates blood receives a coupon for a … Read Entire Post

Pulse – events & entertainment

Looking for a dark & twisty read? Try Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This novel about a modern-day marriage gone wrong (way, way wrong) has garnered critical and public acclaim, making it a New York Times bestseller. Gone Girl is a suspenseful psychological thriller about Amy and Nick Dunne, warped … Read Entire Post