Thamin Saleh
jeninni kitchen + wine bar | 542 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove (831) 920-2662, jeninni.com
Anxious about finding the perfect pairing for dinner? Fear not, worried winos, you’re in good hands at Jeninni, where owner and sommelier Thamin Saleh makes choosing a good glass (or bottle) an effortless endeavor – no Bartles & Jaymes here. Saleh has worked in wine for more than 30 years, with stints at many of our local legends of haute cuisine (Anton & Michel, Bernardus, Casanova, Pacific’s Edge). In 2013, he opened a spot all his own and Jeninni consistently lands on critics’ catalogs of best bets. Interesting food and unpretentious wine service are hallmarks of this spot anchoring the newly remodeled Holman Building. He’s also taken wine in a creative direction, with all sorts of spirited “cocktails” made from wines, not liquor.