Category: Food & Wine
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Big Sur Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Dine and Explore
Big Sur, California is one of the world’s most unforgettable stretches of coastline—and for good reason. The scenery is unmatched and an eclectic vibe flows through the area and permeates Big Sur hotels, shops and restaurants. A table with a view isn’t hard to come by, nor is a sense of well-being. Cliffs, rocks, redwoods…
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AAPI-Owned Businesses to Support in Monterey County
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 success. To show your support year-round to the AAPI community, choose to shop at local AAPI-owned businesses found throughout Monterey County. Read on for…
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10 Outdoor Patios to Grab a Drink in Monterey County
What better way to spend your day in Monterey than to kick back and embrace the views from a sunny rooftop or outdoor patio? Here are the top 10 rooftop bars and outdoor patios to enjoy. 1. Abalonetti Bar & Grill (Monterey) Photo Credit: Abalonetti Bar & Grill Located on Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Abalonetti…
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LGBTQIA+ Businesses in Monterey County
Photo Credit: Monterey Peninsula Pride Monterey County is made up of a large community of diverse, family-owned businesses including a variety of LGBTQIA+ owned, supporting and SVPC (Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations) Safe Space Program Members. The SVPC Safe Space Program allows businesses to showcase that they will welcome and respect those in the LGBTQIA+ community. …
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10 GREAT PLACES FOR A HOT DRINK
Just because Monterey County's average winter temperature is a mild 60 degrees, don't let that stop you from warming up with a hot beverage! Whether it's Mexican coffee, hot cocoa or traditional Irish coffee, the restaurants and cafés below will serve up drinks that will warm you up from the inside out. Sardine Factory 701…
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Where To Eat & Drink in Monterey County
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 point of view? Check out our story below: Is your mouth watering yet? With an abundance of regionally sourced ingredients and a year-round growing season, Monterey County's unique…
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New in 2022 in Monterey County
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 bullets to navigate some of the new experiences you can find when visiting Monterey County in 2022: Expanded Dining and Drinking Spots Newly…
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New Restaurants & Wineries in Monterey County
Monterey County is a hub of some of the country’s freshest foods and wines. The region is perfectly positioned to access both coastal seafood from the Monterey Bay and verdant fields, home to the Salad Bowl of the World, Artichoke Capital of the World and nine different wine appellations. With its fertile lands (and waters),…
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Mocktails Around Monterey County
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 the Salty Jasmine Lemonade made with salted lemon-lime cordial and jasmine tea. Or try the Oro Blanco Shrub with serrano…