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Best of Monterey County

2016

IntroAgricultureAround TownArts, Entertainment and NightlifeEditors PicksRestaurantsShopping And ServicesSpecialty Foods

Best Art Gallery (2016)

Monterey Museum of Art

Best Bar For Baby Boomers (2016)

Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant

Best Bar For Darts (2016)

Bulldog British Pub

Best Bar for Millennials (2016)

Barmel

Best Bartender (2016)

Anthony Vitacca

Best Bloody Mary (2016)

Jacks Restaurant & Lounge

Best Club DJ (2016)

DJ Hanif Wondir

Best Club For Jazz (2016)

Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Best Coffee Shop | Best Cappucino/Latte (2016)

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company

Best Gallery for Contemporary Art (2016)

Carmel Art Association

Best Happy Hour (2016)

Hula’s Island Grill

Best Late Night Hangout | Best Bar For Gen Xers (2016)

Restaurant 1833

Best Local Artist (2016)

Erin Lee Gafill

Best Local Band (2016)

Red Beans & Rice

Best Local Musician (2016)

Dennis Murphy

Best Local Theater Company (2016)

Pacific Repertory Theatre

Best Margarita (2016)

Baja Cantina

Best Martini (2016)

Sardine Factory

Best Movie Theater (2016)

Century Cinemas at Del Monte Center Monterey

Best Neighborhood Bar Best Pub (2016)

The Crown & Anchor

Best Performing Arts Venue (2016)

Sunset Center

Best Photo Gallery (2016)

Center for Photographic Art

Best Place For Karaoke (2016)

The Britannia Arms Pub

Best Place for Day Drinking (2016)

Alfredo’s Cantina

Best Place to Shoot Pool (2016)

Blue Fin Cafe and Billiards

Best Selection of Craft Beer (2016)

Post No Bills

Best Selection of Wines by the Glass (2016)

Taste of Monterey

Best Sports Bar (2016)

Knuckles Sports Bar

Best Tasting Room (2016)

Scheid Vineyards

Best Winery to Visit (2016)

Hahn Family Wines

Best club for Rock | Best Club for Blues | Best Place for Dancing (2016)

Sly McFly’s

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