Morsels 02.08.24

LODGE WITH LOVE… Quail Lodge hosts a special three-course, prix-fixe dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 14 for Valentine’s Day. Guests will start with a smoked salmon roe amuse bouche, then can select their preferred dish for the following three courses – a citrus salad, carrot soup or scallops for the first course; beef Wellington, Petaluma chicken roulade or Maine lobster for the second; and Paris-brest or mille feuille for dessert. $98 per person. 8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel Valley. (866) 675-1101, quaillodge.com/dining.

BATTLE OF THE BARTENDERS… Carmel’s best bartenders are going head-to-head in Links Club’s Battle of the Bartenders. For eight weeks, seven bartenders from local establishments will showcase their mixology skills. The preliminary rounds are every Monday through February, with semi-finals on March 8 and 14, with the championship on April 1. You can have a front-row seat to the action. Purchase tickets to each event for $35. Carmel Plaza, Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, Carmel. 250-7816, linksclubgolf.com.

LOVE POTIONS… The Yolk Marketplace is teaming up with Acme Coffee Roasters to bring you a couple of incredible coffee potions. Infuse your favorite coffee beverages with these elixirs, made with high-quality extracts and rosewater, for added flavor. Head to Acme to fall in love with the goodness yourself at their unveiling event on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 9am-1pm. 485B Palm Ave., Seaside. 393-9113, acmecoffeeroasting.com; theyolkmarketplace.com.

IT’S SUPER… The Oven Pizzeria is celebrating the big game with a couple of super seasonal pizzas. Backing the Niners? The pizza of choice features rainbow chard, onion, tomato and lemon zest on sourdough. Joining with the Swifties? The Kansas City pie has barbecue chicken, bacon, roasted red pepper and more on a thick crust. 720 Broadway Ave., Seaside. 899-1762.

KISSING BOOTH… Here’s a mix of delightful things – California Seltzer Co. hosts Animal Friends Rescue Project’s kissing booth event on Sunday, Feb. 11 (noon-2pm). Get smooches from some adorable – and adoptable – kitties and pups while shopping for Valentine’s gifts from local vendors, sipping seltzer, and eating. 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. 717-3827, californiaseltzerco.com/lovers-point.