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Best of Monterey County

2022

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Best Bagel (2022)

Bagel Bakery 

Best Barbecue (2022)

Salinas City Barbeque

Best Biscuits And Gravy (2022)

From Scratch

Best Burger (2022)

In-N-Out

Best Burrito (2022)

El Charrito

Best Butcher Shop (2022)

The Meatery

Best Calamari (2022)

Abalonetti Bar and Grill

Best Cappuccino/Latte (2022)

Captain + Stoker

Best Catering Company (2022)

Woody’s at the Airport

Best Cheese Selection (2022)

The Cheese Shop

Best Chicken Wings (2022)

Peter B’s Brewpub

Best Clam Chowder (2022)

Old Fisherman’s Grotto

Best Cookies (2022)

The Perfect Crumb Bakery

Best Cupcake (2022) | Best Cakes (2022)

Layers Sensational Cakes

Best Deli Sandwich (2022)

Compagno’s Market & Deli

Best Desserts (2022)

Alta Bakery

Best Doughnuts (2022)

Red’s Donuts 

Best Fish & Chips (2022)

London Bridge Pub

Best Food On A Stick (2022)

Monterey County Fair

Best Food Trend Of 2022

Blue Zones Inspired Dishes

Best Fried Chicken (2022)

The Butter House

Best Huevos Rancheros (2022)

The Grill at Point Pinos

Best Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt (2022)

MYO

Best Local Beer/Brewery (2022)

Alvarado Street Brewery

Best Local Red Wine (2022)

Hahn Pinot Noir

Best Local Rosé (2022)

Folktale Sparkling Rosé

Best Local White Wine (2022)

Tie: Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc, Bernardus Chardonnay

Best Milkshake (2022)

Lucy’s on Lighthouse

Best Omelette (2022)

First Awakenings 

Best Pickled Food (2022)

Happy Girl Kitchen

Best Pie (2022)

Sweet Elena’s

Best Pizza (2022)

Gianni’s

Best Poke (2022)

Marina Poke House

Best Salads (2022)

Salad Shoppe

Best Smoothies (2022)

Perfectly Pressed

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