I first experienced Pastry Chef Ben Spungin’s desserts at Marinus, in Carmel Valley, http://www.bernardus.com/. His mom must be extraordinarily proud. Ben’s sweets are some of the most creative, smart, irreverent and successful I’ve experienced. The entire meal was outstanding.  Run don’t walk to Marinus for your next special occasion (make a reservation first.) My dinner selections were mostly vegetarian … Continue reading →