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Tasting Notes // August 2026

Reflections and notes from summer so far, what's on my radar for August and a taste of the month ahead

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All the spots I tell my friends to stay, eat and see in one of the most magical places on the California coast

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If chocolate is your love language, this dessert is for you!

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Tasting Notes by Alyssa Ponticello is a curated blend of notes on dishes, destinations and everyday rituals grounded in seasonal living and a life lived in good taste.

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