Primo looks to build upon small plates and big wines.

The likeability factor is high at Primo, a pretty new restaurant and wine bar in Pacific Grove. The idea of being able to enjoy small plates or a full meal... read on»

By Tina May posted August 14, 2008 12:00 AM

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Gardiner’s Resort now uses its stunning setting as a spot to serve food.

After 51 years in business, Gardiner’s Resort, Carmel Valley’s renowned “world’s first tennis resort,” decided to invite the neighbors to dine. Visitors are now welcome for lunch and dinner year-round.... read on»

By Jeanne Howard posted August 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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As it celebrates a 10-year anniversary, tiny Parsonage Winery closes in on cult status by way of big flavor.

Frank Melicia cultivates and crushes and barrels and bottles a small river of grapes every year. He can identify a Syrah vine’s sickness with a passing glance. When he’s not... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted July 31, 2008 12:00 AM

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Totally Stacked: Seaside’s Phat Burger puts together a great thing with good beef and glorious condiments.

The Weekly policy is to wait at least three months to review a new restaurant. The philosophy is simple: Starting up a restaurant is damn hard, and it’s only fair... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted July 17, 2008 12:00 AM

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Culinary questions find delicious answers (and tasty recipes) with Flash in the Pan.

Q: Dear Flash, My boyfriend is a local-foods freak. When we go out to eat, he insists on interrogating the wait staff with questions about where the food comes from.... read on»

By Ari LeVaux posted July 24, 2008 12:00 AM

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The Democratic nominee-to-be exchanges e-mails with the Weekly and shares a family recipe.

Food and agriculture issues might not make the headlines very often in a presidential race, but they affect everything from health to the economy, and touch on a lot of... read on»

By Ari LeVaux posted June 12, 2008 12:00 AM

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How TusCA’s Mark Ayers plays with his menu.

Between the sparkling setting and the prominent chef, the distinguished wine list and the superlative service, the ingredients for greatness are certainly there at TusCA Ristorante, which just celebrated a... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted June 12, 2008 12:00 AM

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Two debuts and a discovery bode well for good times.

There was already plenty to admire at the C Restaurant in the new Clement Monterey Hotel on Cannery Row before the humpbacks started slapping the surface of the bay with... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted June 05, 2008 12:00 AM

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