The Monterey County Weekly (formerly the Coast Weekly) is a locally owned and independent newsmedia company founded in 1988. Below is a selection from some 400+ articles I wrote for the Weekly over the course of five years as a regular columnist, producing both Window Seat and Chef Profile, then later as a guest food and features contributor.
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/bedside-matters/article_7ce7f28c-c488-5b26-9369-b71570363bf6.html
Bedside Matters, Window Seat
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/local-chefs-and-growers-are-rediscovering-some-great-leafy-veggies/article_f8359b92-95ef-5652-a3e4-7e89cf97af7a.html
Local chefs and growers are rediscovering some great leafy veggies.
Greens Revolution By Catherine Coburn May 6, 2004 Updated May 17, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/its-good-lookin-and-good-for-you/article_3412edd3-39fe-5961-b8cd-4d9208f355d6.html
It’s good lookin’ and good for you.
The Lovely Olive By Catherine Coburn Oct 9, 2003 Updated May 17, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/food_wine/a-sustainable-foods-festival-at-the-aquarium-teaches-how-to-eat-right-and-help-the/article_611e2337-deca-5f26-9783-07c10ac2ba93.html
A sustainable foods festival at the Aquarium teaches how to eat right and help the environment. Good Fish, Bad Fish By Catherine Coburn
https://www.montereycountynow.com/food_wine/local-restaurateurs-take-note-of-americans-growing-interest-in-healthy-eating/article_60329f3f-6f5a-55c3-9967-3218402db966.html
Local restaurateurs take note of Americans’ growing interest in healthy eating.
Eat Right Now By Catherine Coburn May 1, 2003 Updated Feb 23, 2024
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/nothing-goes-better-with-a-raging-fire-and-mistletoe-than-port-and-a-good-rich/article_4c3535f1-176c-591a-b81c-4711a3d63177.html
A Thousand Things About Cheese By Catherine Coburn Dec 26, 2002 Updated May 17, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/star-chefs-lend-a-hand-to-the-aquariums-celebration-of-sustainable-eating/article_8472b003-c34c-53bc-9e0a-d48828b1f3f4.html
Star chefs lend a hand to the Aquarium’s celebration of sustainable eating.
Fishing For Change By Catherine Coburn May 23, 2002 Updated May 17, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/loutas-brings-classic-french-dining-to-an-out-of-the-way-corner-of-carmel/article_e0a9cc92-88a3-5ae3-9ff4-2888f8de4d11.html
Loutas brings classic French dining to an out-of-the-way corner of Carmel.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/a-new-cookbook-for-dudes-includes-recipes-for-big-lebowski-style-entertaining/article_a35b4a34-da47-5f4e-9a52-d57f97124f7a.html
A new cookbook for dudes includes recipes for Big Lebowski-style entertaining.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/local-waitpeople-offer-tips-for-diners-who-failed-manners-101/article_085d8579-1241-5976-85b4-a1f73215b7f7.html
Local waitpeople offer tips for diners who failed Manners 101.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/alice-waters-teaches-children-that-good-food-helps-build-strong-communities/article_9288a02d-efdf-57d0-9654-707fc6b8953b.html
Alice Waters teaches children that good food helps build strong communities.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/baja-cantina-offers-mexican-fare-in-a-bucolic-country-setting/article_012fb14c-761a-555a-beb7-6a34331335d2.html
Baja Cantina offers Mexican fare in a bucolic country setting.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/the-sandwiches-soups-and-salads-at-goodies-live-up-to-its-name/article_1c3d2783-e388-5b6b-a762-15398d36babb.html
The sandwiches, soups and salads at Goodie’s live up to its name.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/at-katys-breakfast-is-a-meal-to-be-taken-seriously/article_687d8041-e992-57af-8a0b-86219b593e9b.html
At Katy’s, breakfast is a meal to be taken seriously. By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/the-dining-options-of-the-future-may-include-increased-dependence-on-takeout-fare/article_a9f4b6fd-0318-57e9-82b6-7c89f043dcf8.html
The dining options of the future may include increased dependence on takeout fare.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/some-innovative-dishes-are-emerging-from-the-village-corner-bistros-bustling-kitchen/article_9f49a921-440a-5cc4-a9c6-15f8b17236e5.html
Some innovative dishes are emerging from the Village Corner Bistro’s bustling kitchen.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
The Village Corner Mediterranean Bistro, which makes its home at the lively corner of Dolores and 6th
in Carmel, is home itself to a lively kitchen….By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/corkscrew-cafe-will-be-bringing-diners-to-carmel-valley-in-droves/article_8c152798-f55b-5e05-8448-530f79915c38.html
Corkscrew Cafe will be bringing diners to Carmel Valley in droves.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/by-catherine-coburn/article_387956ab-10db-555a-87f2-e8fe71fd4aa0.html
Speaking in Tongues…
The Mexican food revival in Monterey County is producing traditional regional specialties
By Catherine Coburn May 4, 2000
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/a-splash-of-wine-can-elevate-a-sauce-to-heavenly-culinary-heights/article_80864082-f0ee-5d89-b3ac-fa71c8a1046d.html
A splash of wine can elevate a sauce to heavenly culinary heights.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/a-closer-look-at-mexican-sauces-reveals-a-complex-sophisticated-cuisine/article_1bc4e827-9b38-5b2c-95a9-4fcacc6c7804.html
A closer look at Mexican sauces reveals a complex, sophisticated cuisine.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/great-mexican-dining-takes-flight-at-el-palomar/article_c059fc3b-5a8e-5726-86bc-57f487468338.html
Great Mexican dining takes flight at El Palomar. By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/passover-seder-recalls-the-exodus-of-the-jews-from-egypt/article_0040276d-782a-544c-aa42-c89d365343b2.html
No, the Seder has nothing to do with Easter.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/any-way-you-slice-it-genetic-food-modification-is-here-to-stay/article_168a1ad8-a9d5-5d81-ba16-c1f6207f337c.htmlAny way you slice it, genetic food modification is here to stay. So, what’s in that tomato you’re eating? By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/star-sushi-presents-diners-with-another-reason-to-feast-in-marina/article_bd690c54-57a3-5ff8-bd5d-763cdd9a5425.html Star Sushi presents diners with another reason to feast in Marina.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/a-new-carmel-valley-village-restaurant-proves-that-great-food-doesnt-have-to-empty-your/article_21b1a84b-0e40-5902-9753-38eba59f0640.html
A new Carmel Valley Village restaurant proves that great food doesn’t have to empty your bank account. By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/those-nasturtiums-and-marigolds-on-your-plate-are-doing-more-than-just-looking-pretty/article_d4e2abec-f3f7-570f-aac2-37a66e8c0007.html
Those nasturtiums and marigolds on your plate are doing more than just looking pretty.Exciting new research has lead me to the discovery of the ultimate menu to celebrate the triple arts of cookery, seduction and romance.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/montereys-new-indian-restaurant-does-justice-to-a-fascinating-cuisine/article_2587e73a-08e7-5e3d-85b4-86caf428acdd.html
Monterey’s new Indian restaurant does justice to a fascinating cuisine. By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/in-indian-cookery-its-the-spices-that-make-the-meal/article_b7820665-c9f0-5a9e-95f0-81dfd34796b4.html Here’s the antidote for the bored, diminished, apathetic palate: Put a little jhinga on it. My food forecast…By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/irish-whiskey-long-the-poor-cousin-of-scotch-is-finally-asserting-itself-in-the-liquor/article_11dbd775-89c1-5062-9646-4726c6c8f0cf.html May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra year to repent! May the grass grow long on the road to hell for want of use! May your troubles…By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/what-could-bring-friends-closer-than-a-delicious-meal-shared-in-pleasant-company/article_4edfa59d-4b48-5b75-8a07-a6f350241bca.html
MFK Fisher, food writer and gastronome, knew how to dine alone and do it well. But she knew even more than the soul-pleasing pleasures of being…By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
Tony Baker carries on Montrio’s tradition of new American regional cuisine. By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/dining-review/article_66bce661-8ef7-59e5-98f4-d4eabbdf6fa8.html
There are many ways to experience the newly spiffed-up Ventana Inn and Spa, Travel & Leisure magazine”s No. 2 pick for the world”s “Best… By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/carmel-valley-coffee-roasting-co-puts-the-jolt-in-your-morning-cuppa/article_d94e03eb-105a-564f-8dd8-7a49f1fca83e.html
It was first considered good for what ailed you, hailed for its medicinal value whether you were suffering from dropsy, gout, scurvy, or just …By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/there-are-all-kinds-of-home-brewed-recipes-for-flus-and-colds-but-soups-the/article_12db8c0c-530a-5d43-9036-9fc67a5af554.html
Coughing, sneezing, snarfling all over your friends and co-workers during this cold and flu season? The cure may be as close as your kitchen….By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/root-vegetables-and-dried-beans-once-dismissed-as-peasant-food-have-been-elevated-to-haute/article_42ddf95d-66b5-535b-acef-1a60a7fd5257.html Remember when ordering a vegetarian plate meant being served all the side dishes that went with everybody else”s main course? By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/brains-kidneys-liver-and-intestines–theyre-culinary-delicacies-all-over-the-world-so-why/article_1475658a-0a8d-5615-8841-fa2d1c78c843.html Brains, kidneys, liver and intestines–they’re culinary delicacies all over the world. So why don’t Americans get it? By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/the-past-12-months-spelled-the-end-of-the-line-for-some-eateries-and-a/article_1e0beb6d-e65c-58a7-a11f-cefc6a3c7b48.htmlThe past 12 months spelled the end of the line for some eateries, and a rash of new endeavors. By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/none/article_2ea358ce-bf55-5149-9a9a-a0d118b642ac.html
We know it as that cute roadside stand on Carmel Valley Road. The one with the big sunflowers and baskets of shiny tomatoes and sunwashed squashes…By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/theres-never-been-a-better-time-for-champagne-than-new-years-2000/article_91fb974d-c3a5-5ca2-9b47-450cd0d7cc53.html “In victory you deserve it, in defeat you need it.” Although no one is exactly sure who came up with this snappy phrase, it pretty much describes…By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/what-to-get-the-chef-who-has-everything-something-weird-of-course/article_d4aef915-4063-5a29-b2f2-c02d017903d4.html What to get the chef who has everything? Something weird, of course.
By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/haul-out-the-lights-and-dust-off-the-gourds-for-one-more-holiday-decorating-spree/article_cdb23b5e-424d-5e52-9aa9-46acf1637fd9.html
Haul out the lights and dust off the gourds for one more holiday decorating spree. By Catherine Coburn, Updated May 18, 2013