With the days starting to feel more and more like spring, dining outside feels like a luxury at times. Not all patios are created equally, however, and we wanted to list a few of our favorites. We took into consideration the shelter from the wind, available heat lamps, views, and that little something extra that helps create those lasting memories.
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Monterey County hosts a large variety of vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms that attract wine lovers from all over. The Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) offers bus line 24, nicknamed the Grapevine Express, that follows a delightful route to your favorite tasting rooms!
Read MoreWe’ve been working hard to put together a list of food & drink related small businesses in Monterey County (and a few in Santa Cruz County) that are open for takeout or delivery. The list is still a work in progress, but we want to go ahead and share what we have so far. The list is going to be constantly changing and we by no means have everyone on the list. That’s where we can use your help! Leave us a comment below if you know of a business we left out and what they are offering and we will update our list as soon as possible.
Read MoreWhen most people are planning their trips to the Monterey Bay, there’s a pivotal city that oftentimes gets overlooked — Salinas! Birthplace of author John Steinbeck, agricultural center of California, Salinas is a town full of culture, history, and the thing we love most — food! There’s no shortage of fun things to do, so read on for our recommendations on some of the best and most memorable!
Read MoreIf you’re heading to a dinner, hosting a party, or just curious about what you can mix-and-match from our incredible tour partners list, we tried out a few options we’re definitely bringing to the family next week! Read on to find out our sides of choice, and what you can do to give this holiday season a little extra pizzazz with some product from local Monterey businesses.
Read MoreMonterey Bay has a rich history with our military. From the use of Fort Ord as an Army base from World War II to the mid 90s, to the Naval Postgraduate School located on the historic Hotel Del Monte property, and the Defense Language Institute on the Presidio overlooking the bay, it’s only fitting that local businesses offer discounts to our active duty service members. Here’s a few of our favorite choices.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been on our Old Monterey Food Tour, or tried out the Something Wild Mindful Food Tour, you’ll be familiar with our last tasting of the day — Comanche Cellars. As lovers of wine ourselves, we admit that we never thought too much about wine production, so when the owner of Comanche, Michael Simons, invited us to join him for this year’s bottling session, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.
Read MoreIf you know anything about us at the Monterey Bay Food Tours, you’ll know we love wine! And hey, when you live in wine country, who can blame you? Whether you’re a Monterey local or visiting the area, check out these local wineries. We promise you won’t regret it!
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