Category - Food & Wine

Photo Credit: Old Fisherman's Grotto Clam chowder is a must-have when visiting the Monterey Peninsula. From restaurants in Cannery Row, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and throughout the County, you will be sure to be satisfied...

September is California Wine Month, and in Monterey County, it's the time of the second summer. The harvest season is in full swing, and the vineyards are alive with color after the fog has lifted. Did you know that...

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the generations of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) who have enriched Monterey County’s history and are influential in its future...

Black-Owned Businesses in Monterey County

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 6:00 AM by Leslie Chavez

Monterey County is made up of a large community of diverse, family-owned businesses including a variety of Black-owned businesses. If you are committed to supporting Black-owned businesses, we’ve rounded up 15 awesome...

Mocktails Around Monterey County

Thursday, January 5, 2023 1:00 PM

Looking to participate in Dry January? Or simply wanting to enjoy an alcohol-free drink in Monterey County? Here are some tasty sips that will quench your thirst. Carmel-by-the-Sea Chez Noir You can't go wrong with...

Where To Eat & Drink in Monterey County

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:00 AM by Hōkū Young

Monterey County is filled with culinary moments to be savored. Awaken your taste buds to indulge in award-winning dishes, farm-to-table cuisine, sustainably caught seafood and world-renowned wines. Ready to change your...

New in 2022 in Monterey County

Thursday, January 6, 2022 6:00 AM by Hōkū Young

From innovative culinary experiences and must-see attractions to new and renovated lodging properties, now is the moment to make a plan to explore the iconic destination along California’s central coast. Use the below...

Raise your glasses –– the Carmel-by-the-Sea Wine Walk is back! Visit Carmel has relaunched the Wine Walk in the form of a free mobile wine tasting guide. Wine aficionados can easily navigate the guide to explore numerous...

Wine Tasting Package at Portola Hotel & Spa

Friday, March 12, 2021 12:00 PM by Jackie Olsen

For a limited time, Portola is teaming up with their local wine shop and tasting room to offer a food and wine package perfect for your next getaway to Monterey. Experience a wine tasting for two from Sovino Wine Bar &...

Monterey County has had a variety of influential women throughout its history that drew inspiration from the region and innovated beyond county borders. From famed socialite lighthouse keeper, Emily Fish, who took charge...

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