Lallapalooza
474 Alvarado St., Monterey
645-9036,
Just walking into this seductively lit restaurant and bar feels like a flirtation. There’s a touch of sleek urban flair that, when combined with a martini (or two or three), might transport you to the set of Sex and the City, where cocktails the color of tropical fruits are still plenty strong, and the drinkers come dressed to impress. The extensive martini menu is heavy on fresh lime juice, so the expert bartenders are poised to help you pucker up.