Looking for suggestions in or around Monterey, CA

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  1. polishkaz

    polishkaz Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Connecticut

    Unfortunately I have to attend a memorial service in Monterey, CA on Monday. Plan on hitting Sainte Adarius while I'm in the area. Looking for your suggestions for farm to table restaurants with quality beer selections in the area and also for good bottle shops. Hoping to show the deceased's mother a good time while we are out there.
     
    #1 polishkaz, Aug 6, 2013
  2. cbn1966

    cbn1966 Devotee (309) Aug 18, 2008 California

    If you plan on hitting Sante Adairius, you might as well go to Discretion as well... a few miles up the road.

    Bottles shops on the Peninsula... Rogers in Marina, Post No Bills in Sand City, Whole Foods and Bottles-n-Bins in Monterey.

    Stumped on the farm-to-table....
     
    #2 cbn1966, Aug 6, 2013
  3. rmdownward

    rmdownward Zealot (648) Feb 10, 2007 California

    English Ales is in Maria as well.
     
    #3 rmdownward, Aug 6, 2013
  4. JayORear

    JayORear Grand Pooh-Bah (3,058) Feb 22, 2012 California
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    Any chance you'd go as far south as Big Sur? Big Sur Bakery isn't just a bakery; it has some of the best "farm-to-table" food in the area. Plus, the Big Sur Taphouse recently opened next door with a pretty decent taplist and Pliny by the bottle.
     
    #4 JayORear, Aug 6, 2013
  5. t4h2c0

    t4h2c0 Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2007 Washington

    If you are in Monterey proper check out Cannery Row Brewing Company. It is not a brewery but they do have over 70 taps of good beer. The beer selection is usually really good but the crowd kinda sucks and its kinda spendy. Go in the afternoon when it will prob be less busy...good luck. If you are close by it is definitely worth it
     
    #5 t4h2c0, Aug 6, 2013
  6. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    Sante Adairius is only open Thurs-Sun at the moment.
     
    #6 AptosBeerDrinker, Aug 6, 2013
  7. 82300sd

    82300sd Aspirant (295) Dec 24, 2012 California

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  8. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    I would second the Big Sur Bakery rec. It's almost difficult to find "bad" food in Big Sur in general. Another place I've heard good things about is Cachagua General Store, a ways out in Carmel Valley.

    If you're headed up Santa Cruz way, I would rec La Posta on Seabright. I see the head chef shopping every weekend at Cabrillo Farmers Market.
     
    #8 AptosBeerDrinker, Aug 6, 2013
  9. polishkaz

    polishkaz Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Connecticut

    Thanks for the suggestions all. Will be in the area from Thursday-Monday so SARA will be no problem. Will check out Big Sur Bakery when I'm down in that area. Keep the suggestions coming.
     
    #9 polishkaz, Aug 6, 2013
  10. danscott

    danscott Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2006 California

    Try Lokal for low key Farm-to-Fork eating (brunch, burgers, etc), and they also have Czech beer!

    If you like seafood, there are some great choices. Passionfish is outstanding.

    Reservations recommended.
     
    #10 danscott, Aug 7, 2013
  11. polishkaz

    polishkaz Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Connecticut

    Nice, that's only a few blocks from where I'm staying in Pacific Grove.
     
    #11 polishkaz, Aug 7, 2013
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  12. xgeneralzodx

    xgeneralzodx Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2009 California

    Bad BA! Bad! This place should NOT be suggested or visited. you gave more reasons why its bad than good! Let this man leave the Monterey/Santa Cruz area with good experiences :slight_smile:
     
    #12 xgeneralzodx, Aug 8, 2013
  13. polishkaz

    polishkaz Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Connecticut

    Wasn't gonna stop there anyway, if they call themselves a brewery but don't actually brew and have 70 guest taps. That has bad idea written all over it but thanks for confirming my suspicion.
     
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  14. t4h2c0

    t4h2c0 Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2007 Washington

    Monterey sucks major ass when it comes to good beer. Stone even stopped disturbing there for a while because it sucks so bad there for sales, I think they are back now. Monterey Brewing Company does suck but it has the best beer on tap for 50 miles so I would still recommend it to people in the area...
     
    #14 t4h2c0, Aug 8, 2013
  15. xgeneralzodx

    xgeneralzodx Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2009 California

    "Cannery Row Brewing Co", and sadly that kind of attitude is why a crappy establishment such as them will continue to remain in business <smh> :slight_frown:
     
    #15 xgeneralzodx, Aug 8, 2013
  16. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    So you're saying you don't like Cannery Row Brewing Co? Just trying to confirm.
     
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  17. xgeneralzodx

    xgeneralzodx Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2009 California

    :slight_smile:
     
    #17 xgeneralzodx, Aug 8, 2013
  18. t4h2c0

    t4h2c0 Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2007 Washington

    I would say I am neutral when it comes to Cannery Row, but when stuck in the Monterey beer desert, Cannery Row Brewing is a rare oasis. If you are dying of thirst check it out...
     
    #18 t4h2c0, Aug 8, 2013
  19. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    Sorry, inside joke.

    I've been there. The space is beautiful and they've got some decent stuff on tap, I'll say that.
     
    #19 AptosBeerDrinker, Aug 8, 2013
  20. polishkaz

    polishkaz Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Connecticut

    I'll let ya know if I go and what I think. Probably wont make it, funeral will be taking up a majority of the time in the area. If its a restaurant with a solid tap selection that would work best.
     
    #20 polishkaz, Aug 8, 2013
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