Style Magazine June 2024
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| editor’s letter |<br />
Is it strange that I keep a copy of STYLE on my nightstand and sometimes thumb<br />
through it before bed? My husband seems to think so (“Don’t you want to give<br />
your brain a break from work?”), but I find it to be an effective (easy, enjoyable,<br />
oftentimes educational) way to drift<br />
off to dreamland. A treasure trove of<br />
information and inspiration, each and every<br />
issue makes me feel happier, hungrier, and more<br />
connected to our community.<br />
And this month’s magazine—an unofficial ode<br />
to summer—is no different. From island-inspired<br />
eats (page 96) and sweet scoops (page 100) to the<br />
latest, greatest in pool design (page 64), it’s an extra<br />
colorful copy full of delicious discoveries and<br />
entertaining editorial.<br />
Here are just a few of the things that personally<br />
piqued my interest in the glossy print pages ahead:<br />
HOORAY FOR HOOPLA. I’ve always loved<br />
libraries, but it wasn’t until editing Jennifer<br />
Maragoni’s story, “Beyond Books” (page 18), that<br />
I realized all the fabulous freebies a local library<br />
card grants you. From complimentary California<br />
State Parks passes and access to the New York<br />
Times (including NYT Cooking and NYT Well!)<br />
to a streaming service called Hoopla (where you can watch fantastic, thought-provoking<br />
flicks like Past Lives, The Whale, and Big Eyes), the offerings are ample and unexpected.<br />
RULES THE SCHOOL. When we decided to run our inaugural “Teacher of the Year”<br />
contest, I wasn’t prepared for the abundance of inspiring, at times tear-jerking nominations<br />
we would receive. Picking a winner wasn’t easy—all educators are angels, after all—but<br />
when I read about Aaron MacDonald, our entire team knew he was “the one.” Keep the<br />
Kleenex close, and learn more about the sixth-grade math teacher and athletic director<br />
on page 24.<br />
O IS FOR OMAKASE. Chances are, you’ve heard about our region’s most-ravedabout<br />
newish restaurant: Omakase Por Favor. It’s one of the hottest tables in town and<br />
fast becoming a foodie favorite. While I knew of the eatery, I didn’t realize just how<br />
extraordinary it is. Ryan Martinez takes us on a “spiritual journey” (his words) through the<br />
fully chef-curated experience—which features a multi-course<br />
tasting menu plus wine pairings—beginning on page 92.<br />
“A life<br />
without<br />
love is like<br />
a year<br />
without<br />
summer.”<br />
—Swedish proverb<br />
SUMMER BUCKET LIST. The next time someone asks, “What<br />
should we do today/this weekend?” turn to Sharon Penny’s piece,<br />
“Here Comes the Sun” (page 68). From unique activities for all<br />
ages (roller skating, railbiking, river rafting, and horseback<br />
riding) to can’t-miss community events (lavender, peaches, and<br />
paddleboarding, oh my!) it’s jam-packed with over two dozen<br />
boredom busters and creative ways to beat the heat.<br />
Whether you're a dedicated STYLE reader ( just like me) who always keeps a copy close by or<br />
someone who simply skims its surface, my wish is that the articles awaiting you leave you<br />
feeling lighter, brighter, and fully prepared for a summer filled with sun and fun. Cheers!<br />
—Megan<br />
megan@stylemg.com<br />
@meggoeggowaffle<br />
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Photo by Dante Fontana.<br />
6 stylemg.com | JUNE <strong>2024</strong> | /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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