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Best of Monterey County

2023

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Specialty Foods - Best Of Monterey County 2023
Specialty Foods - Best Of Monterey County 2023

Specialty Foods - Best Of Monterey County 2023

Best BBQ (2023)

Salinas City BBQ

Best Bagel (2023)

Bagel Bakery

Best Biscuits & Gravy (2023) | Best Fried Chicken (2023)

The Butter House

Best Burger (2023)

In‑N‑Out

Best Burrito (2023)

El Charrito

Best Butcher Shop (2023)

Star Market

Best Cakes (2023)

Layers Cakes

Best Calamari (2023)

Abalonetti Bar and Grill

Best Cappuccino / Latte (2023)

Alta Bakery

Best Catering Company (2023)

Coastal Roots Hospitality

Best Cheese Selection (2023)

The Cheese Shop

Best Chicken Wings (2023)

Woody's at the Airport

Best Clam Chowder (2023)

Old Fisherman's Grotto

Best Cookie (2023) | Best Cupcake (2023)

Sweet Reba's

Best Deli Sandwich (2023)

Compagno's Market & Deli

Best Desserts (2023)

Paris Bakery Cafe

Best Donut (2023)

Red's Donuts

Best Fish & Chips (2023)

London Bridge Pub

Best Food On A Stick (2023)

Monterey County Fair

Best Food Trend (2023)

Blue Zones Inspired Dishes

Best Huevos Rancheros (2023)

The Grill at Point Pinos

Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt (2023)

MYO

Best Local Beer / Brewery (2023)

Alvarado Street Brewery

Best Local Red Wine (2023)

Hahn Pinot Noir

Best Local Rosé (2023)

Folktale Sparkling Rosé

Best Local White Wine (2023)

Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc

Best Milkshake (2023)

The Fountain Court Café, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

Best Omelette (2023)

From Scratch

Best Pickled Food (2023)

Happy Girl Kitchen

Best Pie (2023)

Sweet Elena's

Best Pizza (2023)

Gianni's Pizza

Best Poké (2023)

Marina Poké House

Best Salads (2023)

Salad Shoppe

Best Smoothies (2023)

Perfectly Pressed

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