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e Ties at Nourish At e Salted Table in Encinitas, cooking, connection, and community come together thoughtfully selected ingredients, bakeware, and household gifts, while the centerpiece of the space is a gathering table lovingly handmade by their uncle — a fitting reminder that this is truly a family affair. e Salted Table invites the community to create traditions of their own through hands-on experiences for all ages, including Little Chefs on Tuesday mornings, All Chefs on Wednesday afternoons, and Adult Chefs on ursday and Friday evenings. Weekends are reserved for membership-based Salt Society gatherings. More than a place to learn a recipe or pick up something special from the market, e Salted Table is an invitation to slow down and rediscover the joy of being together — to "inherit" a little of what was so lovingly shared with Sophie, PJ, and Jenna, while making room for new memories along the way. thesaltedtable.co S ome of the most meaningful family legacies aren't found in heirlooms or photo albums, but in the kitchen. ey're passed down through recipes prepared by heart, lessons learned standing beside a parent or grandparent, and meals shared around a table where generations have gathered. e ingredients may be simple, but the memories are lasting. It's this spirit of connection that inspired e Salted Table, a new workshop kitchen and curated market tucked behind Salt Culture, the boutique on South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas owned by Sophie Machado and her husband, world-renowned professional surfer and Cardiff native Rob Machado. e Salted Table, created by Sophie and her brother, PJ Vilardo, and his wife, Jenna, celebrates the simple rituals of preparing food from scratch, learning together, and making time for one another. at family bond was beautifully evident at a pre-opening reception, where generations gathered to toast to their new endeavor. Family photographs adorn walls and shelves alongside BY MIA PARK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB STEFANKO Indulge dining Jenna Vilardo, Sophie Machado, and PJ Vilardo 68 NOVEMBER 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE