Category Archives: Coming Soon

Coming Soon: Lilify to host first pop-up dinner

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

After last month’s successful Valentine’s Day dessert reception, Lilify is taking the plunge into pop-up dinners. This Sunday, March 10, the shop will be converted into a dining room for an intimate dinner experience. Chef Amber Kirpes from Sierra Mar … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: 21st Amendment Brewery beer dinner at Point Pinos Grill

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Point Pinos Grill is entering the new year with a boozy bang. After a sold-out beer-pairing dinner with Uncommon Brewers, the Grill is hosting a sake dinner with Ty Ku this coming Thursday. Now, they’re hosting another beer-pairing dinner on … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Hess Collection wine dinner at Jacks Restaurant

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Fresh off their culinary facelift, Jacks Restaurant at the Portola Hotel is launching a new quarterly wine dinner series next week. For the inaugural wine dinner this coming Wednesday, Jacks is teaming up with The Hess Collection, with Zack Obedin … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Ty Ku sake and soju dinner at Point Pinos Grill

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Pacific Grove’s Point Pinos Grill has been making quite the name for itself with some innovative—and affordable—pairing dinners with local breweries and wineries. (Just this past weekend, they hosted a sold-out beer-pairing dinner with Uncommon Brewers.) Next Thursday, they’re turning … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: Pranzo di Lavoro lunch at il Vecchio

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

il Vecchio is poised to debut their hotly anticipated lunch service on Monday, January 21. The lunch concept is a simple, no-frills Pranzo di Lavoro—lunch for the workers. Lunch service takes a cue from the popular Family Dinner on Tuesdays. … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: Savor the Local Catch pop-up dinner at La Balena

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

The new kid in town, La Balena Cucina Toscana, isn’t wasting time planning some delicious events for local foodies. The restaurant has only been open for a week and already there’s a special pop-up dinner planned for December 16 with … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: Dessert First! pop-up dinner

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Who says you can’t have dessert first? On Thursday, December 6, four regional pastry superstars will be hosting Dessert First!, a pop-up dessert dinner at Sand City’s The Independent in conjunction with the next Independent Marketplace. Yep, you read that right: … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: La Maialata V at Cantinetta Luca

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

It’s almost time for Cantinetta Luca’s popular pork party. The fifth annual La Maialata celebration is just two weeks away. This year, the festivities are expanding to two nights: Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7. Chef Jason Balestrieri will give the … Continue reading →

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Comforts of home

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

In case you missed it, my column in this Thursday’s Go! section of the Monterey Herald was a quick round-up of some of recent baked bites I’ve sampled at some of the Peninsula’s local bakeries. I’ll be reposting my reviews … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: 400° Gourmet Burgers and Fries

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

My inbox buzzed this morning with news about David Fink’s new gourmet burger concept coming to Carmel later this year. It’s official: 400° Gourmet Burgers & Fries will be opening in the Carmel Plaza this spring. Why 400°? The star … Continue reading →

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