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squash was exquisite and the Wild King salmon with bacon-onion- corn braise, roasted tomato and lemon jam was the best salmon we’ve had yet.
The next day we ventured into Carmel, which I fell in love with
immediately. If you don’t think you’ll ever get to the Amalfi coast in Italy, then you have to come to Carmel as it’s about the closest thing to it I’ve seen. All Italian style architecture; the shops, galleries, tasting rooms, and restaurants are beautifully designed with many tucked away in cozy little courtyards. Just a short walk from town down to the beach, you can see one of the most amazing sunsets you’ll probably see in your lifetime. We dined at Basil in their out- door patio area – when it got a little chilly, they had lovely fleece blankets and gas fireplaces to keep you warm. The menu is based on seasonal and locally grown organic ingredients; fresh, wild sus- tainable seafood and creative local California cuisine. Chef Peters’ passion for Farm to Table food and being sustainably responsible made Basil the first Certified Green Restaurant in Monterey County. Don’t miss the shaved brussel sprout salad with hazelnuts and the local burrata – some of the best I’ve had.
Our last day we drove the classic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble
Beach – unbelievably stunning cliffs and shoreline. So much so that it actually costs $10 to drive the route – but it was well worth it. There were many places you could pull off and take photos – which might not do it justice, but you’ll still want to remember. We head- ed down to Big Sur and were lucky enough to see a whale breach- ing out in the ocean. Unlike the east coast – because you’re driving on the side of cliffs here, you can see the ocean for miles and miles. We stopped at Nepenthe for a glass of wine and the sunset and I
loved their open air pavilion. In Greek, Nepenthe means "isle of no care," a place to find surcease from sorrow. People have come to this place, not just from the ridge-tops and canyons, but from all over the world. The cool and eclectic Phoenix Shop grew out of the traveling merchants who brought their colorful wares. Famous even before it opened for its unique architecture and incandescent views, Nepenthe is known today for its family hospitality, legendary guests, and irresistible "Ambrosiaburger."
We ended the day a few miles down the road at the Big Sur
Roadhouse, which features Chef Matt Glazer's fresh take on classic California cuisine with a Cajun twist. The seasonal menu is filled with locally sourced organic ingredients. Also, not to be missed, San Francisco designer Steve Justrich's "homegrown modernism" has transformed the Roadhouse into a truly unique and fitting en- vironment for dining in Big Sur. It’s a great place to relax and dine, especially on their open air patio with couches and fire pits.
If that wasn’t enough, the Portola Hotel sponsors the annual Monterey Beer Garden event, which happened to be occurring the weekend we were there. Hosted by the first craft Monterey brew- ery, Peter B's Brewpub, this beer enthusiast event features the top central California regional breweries. We got to meet the actual brewers of many breweries and sample from Stone, Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz Mountain, Uncommon Brewers and more. It was a great day with live music, lots of food and delicious beer tastings. What an awesome way to end our fantastic Monterey experience! Visit
www.portolahotel.com.
Submitted by Dr. Diane Hayden.
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