BIG BUCKS… The Big Sur Food & Wine Festival (and associated projects under the Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation umbrella) announced on Dec. 31 that the 2023 events raised
The restaurant Bay Bar & Grill (209 Esplanade, 831-854-2244) had been closed for a year after severe storms in January 2023 caused major damage. With repairs complete and brand-new floors recently installed, Bay Bar was supposed to reopen later this month. Then, another bad storm hit early Thursday morning. The floors were damaged, and a new opening date has yet to be announced.