www.montereycountyweekly.com July 27-August 2, 2023 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 27 f Debbie Baron Monterey’s Tasty Olive Bar It was “Love” at first bite for Debbie Baron. A simple gift, a bottle of olive oil, one holiday and a few months later she was opening the doors to her very own olive bar. “There is something for everyone, with over 70 varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars all available for tasting. From as far away as Australia and Tunisia we bring you the best, healthiest, olive oils and the richest variety of balsamics from Italy and France. Come experience the way olive oil is meant to taste, with olives harvested young and crushed within hours, bursting with amazing flavors and all the heart healthy benefits for your body. Located on Cannery Row across from the InterContinental Hotel in a beautifully appointed shop. It’s the perfect place to pick up a gift or plan your next dinner party. “Come in today and fall in love.” 751 Cannery Row Monterey 831-242-8900 montereystastyolivebar.com Clarissa Rowe Monterey County Bank Serving as Vice President of Community Relations, Clarissa has been with Monterey County Bank; the oldest locally owned and managed Bank in Monterey County since 2016. She moved to the Monterey Peninsula over 30 years ago and worked as a Branch Manager for most of her career at various financial institutions but found her Banking Home at Monterey County Bank. Clarissa stays involved in the community and serves on the Boards for Monterey Peninsula, Carmel and Pacific Grove Chambers of Commerce. In 2022 Clarissa was voted Best Banker in Monterey County by the Readers of the MC Weekly. Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel and Salinas 831-649-4600 montereycountybank.com Lillian Barbeito is the Co-Founder of Carmel Dance Festival, a 501c3 nonprofit that presents world-class dance. She is also the Artistic Director of Ballare Carmel, Monterey County’s only PROFESSIONAL contemporary dance company. Lillian has a BFA from The Juilliard School, was a professor of dance at Loyola Marymount University, served as a Cultural Ambassador of the USA, and Co-Founded BODYTRAFFIC, an internationally acclaimed dance company. Want an unforgettable experience for a special occasion? Consider infusing it with dance! Contact Lillian for tailored dance entertainment at private or corporate events. Whether you’re a dance enthusiast or know one, why settle for anything less than the best? Lillian offers extraordinary private and group dance classes. Embrace the art of dance and get in touch with her today. Lillian Barbeito Carmel Dance Festival lillian@carmeldancefestival.org • 310-923-2766 @carmeldancefestival • carmeldancefestival.org Fleurs du Soleil f P p y Kim England Fleurs du Soleil For as long as Kim can remember, her love for floral design has been inherent. After graduating from UC Berkeley she spent a year in Paris which further ignited her passion for floral design. Soon after, she gifted her sister with her wedding florals she then went abroad to the South of France and studied floral technique. Upon returning, she opened Fleurs du Soleil. Her extraordinary floral designs at weddings, events and resort venues have created a highly sought after service in an area where spectacular events demand spectacular floral designs. In 2017 Kim expanded her business by taking over the remodeled Myrick’s building next to El Estero Car Wash in Monterey. Her vision of expansion has encompassed a European-Urban style retail floral and lifestyle store featuring grab & go arrangements & wraps, contemporary gifts, home goods, one of a kind furniture and daily deliveries. #FLOWERPOWER 598 Fremont Street Monterey 831-656-0455 fleursdusoleil.com • Meet the Women In Business •
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