The sixth annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine extravaganza takes place April 4-7 in picturesque Pebble Beach on the Monterey Bay. The “epicurean lifestyle event” brings together 250 wineries and 75 chefs for an array of tantalizing events including: Wine seminars Reserve wine tastings Lunches Dinners Cooking demos & more The hedonistic four-day party … Read Entire Post
One of Monterey Bay’s most popular & festive events, International Flavors of Marina, is next week. A ticket to this food, wine & beer tasting gets you samples from more than 25 establishments—all in one location! This year, Flavors takes place March 14th, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carpenters Union Hall, 910A Second Avenue in … Read Entire Post
Noir: Black. Dark. In the case of Pinot Noir from Monterey County, it also means delectable. Pessagno Winery recently earned 94 points from Wine Enthusiast for its 2010 Four Boys Vineyard Pinot Noir. With flavors of ripe black cherry, spice, candied plum and vanilla, it’s a favorite among night-dwellers. For those who prefer white … Read Entire Post
One of the many admirable & awesome things the Surfrider Foundation does is Beach Cleanups. This Sunday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, the Monterey Chapter will lead a cleanup at Sandholdt Beach in Moss Landing, south side of the harbor. In an email yesterday, Surfrider Monterey reported that volunteers … Read Entire Post
Wanna get up close & personal with sharks this weekend? The Monterey Bay Aquarium hosts Shark Days Feb. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (included with Aquarium admission). During the two-day event, visitors can: Attend sessions on great white sharks, hammerhead and tiger sharks, and whale sharks Hear shark stories from experts … Read Entire Post
Like your coffee California-style? Surf City Coffee Company offers specialty coffees, food & more in the tradition of the California coastal experience. The employee-owned company has 3 locations—Aptos and Scotts Valley (Santa Cruz County), and Moss Landing (Monterey County). I visited the company’s original store at 9105 Soquel Drive in … Read Entire Post
Yesterday morning, Feb. 14, surfers spotted a great white shark in the Monterey Bay. But this shark wasn’t looking for a valentine; it was looking for breakfast. The Monterey County Herald reported that veteran surfer Mark Hull watched the great white shark attack a sea lion about 150 yards from … Read Entire Post
