Dave Faries is the Managing Editor at Monterey County Weekly. He covers a diverse range of topics including food and beverages, culture and society, music, and events, with a particular focus on beverage production and pop culture. Dave's work has also been featured in NewsBreak, highlighting his expertise in consumer packaged goods and event technology.
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Dave Faries focuses on local events and expert commentary, particularly in the areas of sports, house & home, beauty & fashion, as well as entertainment news. His coverage also includes specific topics such as hairdressing, music, food shopping and health/fitness.
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By: Dave Faries
Mike Yaley takes over ownership of Paluca Trattoria on Sept. 1.
By: Dave Faries
“I’m ready,” says Freddy Ortiz, a restaurant veteran who is a first-time owner. While leaving the menu unchanged, Ortiz has already made Alfredo’s Pastaria & Mozzarella Bar feel like his own.
By: Dave Faries
There is the story everyone has come to expect, one that hasn’t happened in a couple of decades and one packed with high drama – even if it is for second p
By: Dave Faries
Can a cocktail be crafted in the spirit of a cocktail? No, this is not some mental Gordian knot. Thanks to a growing number of spirits capped at 24-percent
By: Dave Faries
A crab roll and house-made kettle chips have joined staples like clam chowder on the menu at Woodward’s, the soon-to-be name of Woodward Marine Market.
Peter B’s turned 30 this year. Cody Leano has been its brewmaster for less than one. But his two most recent releases celebrate that milestone nicely. A pe
Annee Martin laughs as she compares the subject of cookies with others – politics, for example – that set people against each other. “Everyone will talk about a chocolate chip cookie,” she says.
By: Dave Faries, Annie Cobb
Stars shine under the big top in our annual Readers’ Poll. Read more October 8, 2026
By: Dave Faries
Alvarado Street Brewery is putting the finishing touches on its new Castroville production facility and taproom.
By: Dave Faries
A new book examines how social media influencers and exotic car sideshows disrupt Monterey Car Week, threatening the tradition of historic local events.
