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Carmel’s Yeast of Eden Wins Bronze Medal at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival®

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Saison Apotheca recognized for brewing excellence at world’s largest commercial beer competition

Boulder, CO, October 16, 2019 – Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Yeast of Eden was awarded a medal at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, the world’s largest commercial beer competition. The GABF, presented by the Brewers Association, recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded on October 5 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, in 107 beer categories covering 174 different beer styles (including all subcategories), establishing the best examples of each style in the country.

L-R Co-owners J.C. & Melanie Hill, Party Wave Dave, & GABF Founder Charlie Papazian.

Yeast of Eden was recognized with a bronze medal in the highly competitive Belgian-style Sour category among 91 other entries beer-style category for Saison Apotheca, a farmhouse-style ale brewed with California-grown malts, a blend of Belgian yeast, and a touch of native microflora to create acidity and highlight the terroir of

Monterey county. Considered a “mixed fermentation” beer, Yeast of Eden also brews ales and lagers of many styles, including IPA & Pilsner, but also curates rotating guest beers from some of California’s best.

Yeast of Eden’s sister brewery Alvarado Street in Monterey also received some hardware at this year’s GABF, taking Gold in Imperial IPA for Double Cone, and Bronze in Contemporary American Pilsner for Citraveza.

“What a weekend for our three breweries,” said Co-owner J.C. Hill. “This type of recognition you can only dream about, and it shows how hard our team works to execute these beers. Hats off to our pub brewers, Salinas production team, and the brew staff at Yeast of Eden. Big day for beers crafted right here in Monterey county!”

In the 33rd edition of the GABF competition, 9,497 entries were submitted to the general competition, along with 113 Pro-Am and 70 Collaboration entries. The beer was made by 2,295 breweries from across the nation, with entries from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Judging took place over the course of three days, with an international panel of 322 judges from 18 countries.

“This year’s GABF competition was the largest and most competitive to date,” said Chris Swersey, competition manager, Great American Beer Festival. “The beers and talent were as impressive as ever, and I’m thrilled to congratulate this year’s winners for their achievements in brewing.”

For more GABF competition information, including the 2019 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com

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Alvarado Street Brewery Wins Multiple Medals at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival®

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Double Cone & Citraveza recognized for brewing excellence at world’s largest commercial beer competition

Boulder, CO, October 16, 2019 – Alvarado Street Brewery was awarded gold & bronze medals at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, the world’s largest commercial beer competition. The GABF, presented by the Brewers Association, recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded on October 5 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, in 107 beer categories covering 174 different beer styles (including all subcategories), establishing the best examples of each style in the country.

Alvarado Street was recognized with a Gold Medal in the highly competitive Imperial IPA category among 173 other entries beer-style category for Double Cone, a Double IPA that the team has been brewing since 2014. Named after Double Cone peak in Big Sur’s Ventana Wilderness, the name also relates to copious amounts of hop cones used throughout the brewing process, which include Mosaic, Citra & Strata varieties. Double Cone also took top honors at a side competition in Denver called the Alpha King Challenge, which has been running for over 20 years and matches up the industry’s top double India Pale Ales. Double Cone was awarded first place out of 160 entries to earn Alvarado Street the title of the 2019 Alpha King Champion.

Additionally, Alvarado was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Contemporary American-style Pilsner category for “Citraveza”, a Citra-hopped West Coast-style lager. Citraveza was a homebrew recipe of Co-owner J.C. Hill that dated back to 2011, and was even brewed for his wedding in 2013. Having his wife, Melanie, up on stage this year at GABF to collect the award was a special experience, said Hill.

Alvarado Street’s sister brewery Yeast of Eden in Carmel-by-the-Sea also received some hardware at this year’s GABF, taking Bronze in the Belgian-style Sour category for Saison Apotheca.

L-R Co-owners J.C. & Melanie Hill, Party Wave Dave, & GABF Founder Charlie Papazian.

“What a weekend for our three breweries,” said Co-owner J.C. Hill. “This type of recognition you can only dream about, and it shows how hard our team works to execute these beers. Hats off to our pub brewers, Salinas production team, and the brew staff at Yeast of Eden. Big day for beers crafted right here in Monterey county!”

In the 33rd edition of the GABF competition, 9,497 entries were submitted to the general competition, along with 113 Pro-Am and 70 Collaboration entries. The beer was made by 2,295 breweries from across the nation, with entries from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Judging took place over the course of three days, with an international panel of 322 judges from 18 countries.

“This year’s GABF competition was the largest and most competitive to date,” said Chris Swersey, competition manager, Great American Beer Festival. “The beers and talent were as impressive as ever, and I’m thrilled to congratulate this year’s winners for their achievements in brewing.”

For more GABF competition information, including the 2019 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com

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Enjoy the splendors of the Rhine and Moselle wine regions during an epic cruise with De Tierra Vineyards

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Book 7-day European trip by Oct. 31 and get $750/per person savings

Carmel, CA, October 15, 2019 — Dan McDonnal and Alix Bosch share a love for wine, adventure and travel, and want to enjoy all three with like-minded friends during an epic river cruise next April.

Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys with the owners of De Tierra Vineyards, a boutique winery in Monterey County.

Book your cabin before Oct. 31, and receive an exclusive $750 per person savings.

The seven-day cruise aboard AMAWaterways sets sail from Luxembourg on April 2, 2020, stopping in the winemaking villages in the wine-growing region of Bernkastel, where you’ll learn about legendary Bernkasteler Doctor and Rüdesheim vineyards. Then it’s off to Cologne, Germany, for a taste of the city’s famous Kölsch beer. Complete your journey with a gentle ride through Amsterdam’s canals.

Reservations made through MillenniuM Travel ensure participation in all De Tierra Vineyards’ events aboard — and ensure $750 in savings.

The cruise includes 7-night luxury accommodation (April 2-9) in an outside stateroom, with on-demand entertainment, free high-speed internet, music library and television and mini-fridge.

An array of ship amenities include: Wellness host leading various exercise classes and relaxation techniques;

personalized service from a highly trained cruise manager during both cruise and land programs; sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track; fitness room, massage services and hair salon; main lounge with panoramic views and bar; and daily entertainment.

Dan and Alix will prove to be perfect hosts for such an adventure, each having logged countless miles visiting various countries and experiencing new cultures. Alix has lived in both Germany and France and is fluent in both languages. Through their various journeys, they’ve developed a love of wine and especially enjoy finding small boutique wineries and rare or unusual varietals from around the world.

To make a reservation, contact MillenniuM Travel at (831) 659-0151 or email cruises@MmMmTravel.com.

About De Tierra Vineyards

De Tierra Vineyards began in 1998 as an organic grape-growing operation on The Russell Vineyard in the area John Steinbeck wrote about in his book “Pastures of Heaven,” and today thrives as an artisanal brand with distribution in more than 20 states. De Tierra produces nine single varietals and three red blends. The Russell Vineyard grows five varietals — Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and Cabernet Franc. De Tierra also sources additional varietals from other high-quality vineyards in Monterey County and beyond. De Tierra’s mission is to make handcrafted, premium wines using the best fruit. Visit De Tierra’s tasting room at Mission and Fifth in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Information: 622.9704, www.detierra.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.detierra.com

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Cinq Mondes Spa in Carmel Will Host a ‘No-Tox & Bubbles’ Party Nov. 7, 2019, to Get Ready for the Holidays

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Cinq Mondes Spa Carmel, the French cosmetic company’s flagship location in the U.S., will get ready for the holidays by hosting a No-Tox & Bubbles Party on November 7, 2019, at the spa in Carmel.

Carmel, CA, October 15, 2019 — Cinq Mondes Spa Carmel, the French cosmetic company’s flagship location in the U.S., will get ready for the holidays by hosting a No-Tox & Bubbles Party on November 7, 2019, at the spa in Carmel.

The festive event, from 5:30–7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, will feature non-toxic skin treatments by homeopathic doctor Dr. Rozlynn Trotter, HD, as well as Prosecco, light hors d’oeuvres and makeup applications by Nicole.

Dr. Trotter is a leader in women’s health, drawing on many years of experience in integrative and functional medicine, nutrition, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and Vega biofeedback. As a Homeopathic doctor, Dr. Trotter brings both insight and compassion to individuals seeking vitality and optimum health.

Dr. Trotter is owner of Crossroads Health and Beauty in Cinq Mondes Spa Carmel, located at 118 Crossroad Blvd., The Crossroads, in Carmel. Dr. Trotter offers a number of services, including custom therapeutic injections (such as B12, energy and anti-aging boosters), cutting-edge facial rejuvenation, non-surgical face and neck lifts, décolleté and hands, exosomes (stem cells), microneedling, scar and stretch mark removal, detox, nutrition, homeopathy and emotional healing.

“Skin undergoes physiological changes as a consequence of the aging process.

There are two types of skin aging, intrinsic and extrinsic aging,” says Dr. Trotter. “Intrinsic aging is genetically determined, meaning it’s inevitable as time passes. Epigenetic changes and post-translational mechanisms are more important pathways of intrinsic aging rather than genetic influences. How the genes are expressed.

“Extrinsic aging occurs by external factors such as smoking, air pollution, unbalanced nutrition, UV exposure known as photo aging,” she adds. “Photo aging being the most visibly damaging to skin aging causing irregular pigmentation, dryness, sallowness, roughness, premalignant lesions and skin cancer. Intrinsic skin aging is characterized by a loss of elasticity and fine wrinkles rather than deep wrinkles due to photo aging.

“I am excited to tell you that you can now regenerate your skin naturally and non-surgically with exosomes,” says Dr. Trotter. “These powerful messengers derived from stem cells dramatically improve the quality and texture of all skin types. Formulated using dermal fibroblast exosomes, growth factors, micro RNA, proteins and peptides to restore both the youthful contour and shape of the face as well as improve skin quality, tightness, and color irregularities caused by the extrinsic and intrinsic aging.

“It works with topical application and/or intradermal injections of exosomes.

Tissue abrasion using micro-needling stimulates a wound-healing response. Delivering the exosomes in the micro-channels to the skin aid in the production of collagen, elastin, and regenerates the aging skin restoring the skin to a youthful appearance.

“Intradermal injections of exosomes are a natural alternative for Botox. Our future of aesthetics is stem cells. Plastics, fillers and toxic injections are being replaced with natural human dermal derived stem cells. Come and experience the future of skin care.”

For more information about the event, call (831) 625-4410.

About Dr. Rozlynn Trotter

Dr. Rozlynn Trotter, HD, is a leader in women’s health, drawing on many years of experience in integrative and functional medicine, nutrition, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and Vega biofeedback. As a Homeopathic doctor, Rozlynn brings both insight and compassion to individuals seeking vitality and optimum health.

Dr. Trotter received a degree in Holistic Health and Asian Bodywork from the American University of Complimentary Medicine and is a licensed Doctor of Homeopathy registered by the Homeopathic Medical Council of Canada. And had a research position with the Thyroid and Adrenal Institute in Scottsdale, AZ.

While living in California, Dr. Trotter apprenticed with Dr. Michael Galitzer, MD, a nationally recognized expert in anti-aging medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Galitzer is featured in Suzanne Somers’ books “Breakthrough” and “Knockout” and author of Outstanding Health. She then went on to take a post as a Homeopathic Practitioner at the renowned Hall Center in Santa Monica, California, working closely with founder Dr. Prudence Hall, MD. There, she developed a Department of Homeopathy which included thyroid testing and a dispensary.

After studying and working in the United States for 11 years, Dr. Trotter saw a need to bring her knowledge to Canada and returned to her hometown of Toronto, where she became the Founder and President of Thyroid Health Canada. She was also a member of the Board of Directors at the Toronto Western Hospital for the Artist Health Alliance.

Dr. Trotter opened Crossroads Health & Beauty in 2018, joining the team at Cinq Mondes Spa Carmel, where she administers custom therapeutic injections (such as B12, energy and anti-aging boosters). She practices homeopathy, nutrition, detox and performs the cutting-edge facial rejuvenation, exosomes (stem cells), microneedling, scar and stretch-mark removal.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.cinqmondesspacarmel.com/

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Writers’ Connection Announces Launch of Publisher’s Portal

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Denver, CO, 2019-Oct-14 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — Writers’ Connection, an online community connecting new and traditionally unpublished authors with the resources required to publish a book, today announced the launch of its much anticipated Publisher Portal. This latest community feature connects the writer and author community with publishing industry professionals seeking new manuscripts to publish.

Since October 2017, Writers’ Connection has been a support network for emerging and established self-published authors, providing access to information on traditional and self-publishing options through a blog, social media outlets, articles and events. The Publisher Portal opens up the door for aspiring and existing authors to be contacted by legitimate agents and publishers specifically seeking their work. Agents and publishers can now browse new, unpublished manuscript descriptions and directly contact authors they are interested in publishing, providing detail specific submission guidelines for their organization.

“It’s essentially the reverse of the aging traditional publishing model,” said Anne Meick, CCO of Writers’ Connection. “Writers’ Connection strives to modernize the book publishing process by allowing publishers to seek and contact an author with the story they want to publish next, down to a very specific subject, story or mixed genre. The options for new works in progress is continuous and endless.”

The Publisher Portal is the latest addition to the growing Writers’ Connection community features. To date, thousands of emerging authors have joined Writers’ Connection, making social connections, and finding guidance, and information to get from book idea to their dream of published author credit.

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About Writers’ Connection

Writers’ Connection is a growing online community established to connect new and traditionally unpublished authors with the resources required to publish a book. Since 2017, it has been a resource and community for new and unpublished authors, providing connections, guidance, and information to writers just beginning the book publishing journey.

For more information, press only:
Anne Meick
720-580-1904
More@writers-connection.com
https://www.writers-connection.com

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Advanced planning required to Reserve Holiday party space at Landmark Beach House at Lovers Point

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Many of us don’t want to even whisper the word “Christmas” until after we’ve carved the Thanksgiving turkey.

Pacific Grove, CA, October 14, 2019 – Many of us don’t want to even whisper the word “Christmas” until after we’ve carved the Thanksgiving turkey.

Understandable. But when it comes to planning a holiday party, booking early is the best present of all. Celebrating the holiday at The Beach House at Lovers Point requires some advanced planning.

This landmark restaurant, with a one-of-a-kind view perched above the sand in Pacific Grove, offers private and semi-private dining areas for groups of 16-35. For reservations call 375-2345.

Enjoy the casual California cuisine in a relaxed setting, featuring a full bar, heated outdoor patio and plenty of window seats.

Don’t forget to make your holiday season “brew-tiful” by visiting Lovers Point Beach Cafe, where you can find rich Italian espresso, Belgian waffles, panini and more. The cafe is open daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And for those foodies searching for a unique local gift, why not consider one of our special coffee mugs? Or better yet, visit www.beachhousepg.com and purchase an electronic gift card (eGift) to send to any recipient via email or text message. You choose the value and the recipient can use that value to make purchases at The Beach House.

The Beach House is closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to allow its employees to share these special holidays with their families.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.beachhousepg.com

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Book a table at Big Fish Grill on the Wharf today to Enjoy some Sea-swept Holiday Spirit Later

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Is it too early for tinsel-strewn trees and Christmas carols? Of course it is, but when it comes to holiday parties, it’s prime time to begin planning.

Monterey, CA, October 14, 2019 – Is it too early for tinsel-strewn trees and Christmas carols? Of course it is, but when it comes to holiday parties, it’s prime time to begin planning.

Big Fish Grill on Fisherman’s Wharf encourages those with party plans to get preparations underway sooner rather than later.

Located at the tip of the pier and offering unmatched panoramic views of Monterey Bay, Big Fish Grill offers the freshest seafood served in a casual-California ambiance. Book your table today to enjoy some sea-swept holiday spirit later.

When it comes to gift-giving, Big Fish Grill has you covered with its unique electronic gift card (eGift) system. Go to www.bigfishgrillmonterey.com and send an eGift to any recipient via email or text message. You choose the value and the recipient can use that value to make purchases at Big Fish Grill.

During the holiday season, Big Fish Grill is open for Thanksgiving, but closed on Christmas Day to allow its employees to share it with their families.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.bigfishgrillmonterey.com

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Avoid the nightmare before Christmas and book holiday parties early at The Whaling Station

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For many, the nightmare before Christmas surrounds the early run-up to the holiday.

Monterey, CA, October 13, 2019 — For many, the nightmare before Christmas surrounds the early run-up to the holiday. But The Whaling Station on Cannery Row believes the real nightmare is waiting too long to secure space for your holiday party.

Plan your holiday soiree early, and get the best seat in the house at Monterey County’s No. 1 steakhouse for more than 40 years. The Whaling Station offers private and semi-private dining areas for groups of 8 to 50. For reservations call 373-3778.

When it comes to holiday gift-giving, the fallback is always a gift card, and The Whaling Station has you covered with its unique electronic gift card (eGift) system. Go to www.thewhalingstation.com and send an eGift to any favorite foodie via email or text message. You choose the value and the recipient can use that value to make purchases at Monterey’s iconic steakhouse.

During the holiday season, The Whaling Station is open for Thanksgiving, but closed on Christmas Day to allow its employees to enjoy the festivities with their families.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.thewhalingstation.com

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Abalonetti Bar & Grill on Fisherman’s Wharf the Perfect place for Holiday parties and Gift finds

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It’s a debate that rages every year when summer ends and the leaves begin to fall: When are we allowed to start thinking about Christmas?

Monterey, CA, October 12, 2019 — It’s a debate that rages every year when summer ends and the leaves begin to fall: When are we allowed to start thinking about Christmas?

Abalonetti Bar & Grill on Fisherman’s Wharf believes it’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit, especially when it comes to party planning.

Whether some of us are ready to accept it or not, December is right around the corner. Plan your holiday parties early, and get the best seat in the house at Monterey’s favorite seafood restaurant since 1951.

And for those foodies searching for the perfect gift, Abalonetti has you covered. Abalonetti specializes in Monterey Bay calamari — dressed in house daily and prepared in a dozen varieties, including its exclusive Buffalo Calamari. So how about one of the restaurant’s famous Got Squid? T-shirts?

Or perhaps consider buying someone special Abalonetti’s vintage The Joy of Cooking Squid poster, complete with diagrams and instructions on how to properly clean this famous, fast-swimming, elongated cephalopod with eight arms and two tentacles.

The holiday gift-giving fallback is always a gift card, and Abalonetti has you covered with its unique electronic gift card (eGift) system. Go to www.abalonetti.com and send an eGift to any recipient via email or text message. You choose the value and the recipient can use that value to make purchases at Abalonetti Bar and Grill.

During the holiday season, Abalonetti is open for Thanksgiving, but closed on Christmas Day to allow its employees to enjoy the festivities with their families.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.abalonetti.com

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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa ranked Top 25 in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler readers

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Each year more than 600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the world rank their favorite experiences as part of the luxury and lifestyle travel magazine’s global Readers’ Choice Awards list.

Monterey, CA, October 10, 2019 – Each year more than 600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the world rank their favorite experiences as part of the luxury and lifestyle travel magazine’s global Readers’ Choice Awards list.

Results of the 2019 survey released Monday, Oct. 7, saw Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa ranked No. 21 in the category “Top 25 Hotels in Northern California.”

For the first time since its brand reorganization, Condé Nast Traveler combined the annual surveys in the United States and United Kingdom into one global list. The final rankings were announced globally online, and will also be highlighted in the November 2019 US and UK print editions of Condé Nast Traveler.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa

Nestled within 22 acres of majestic Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course provides the most discerning traveler with the quintessential Monterey experience. The property features 550 guestrooms, including 27 suites with expanded living areas, a spa, fitness center, pools, tennis courts and access to Del Monte Golf Course, the oldest operating course west of the Mississippi.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-regency-monterey-hotel-and-spa-on-del-monte-golf-course/mrydm