Taste of Monterey
700 Cannery Row KK, Monterey
646-5446, www.atasteofmonterey.com
More than 95—yes, 95—different local wineries enjoy representation here. Combine that with floor-to-ceiling windows on top of the bay, comfortable table and booth options, an extensive wine shop that boasts the deepest selection of county wines. Add to that high-grade grub like fennel sausage flatbreads, bacon-wrapped meatloaf sliders and garlic shrimp-and-grits from the Aqua Terra Culinary team and it makes this place a hero.