Dining
The inside scoop on Salt & Straw’s first Oakland shop and its exclusive flavors
By Katherine Langford
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Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Local news from Carmel-by-the-Sea Current
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
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Dining
Published
Friday, November 13, 2026
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