Morsels 02.15.24

HEART HAPPY HOUR… Carmel Valley neighbors Big Sur Vineyards and Quail & Olive are putting on a happy hour filled with things to make your heart happy. Quail and Olive are bringing a selection of olive oils to taste as well as appetizers made with their incredible oils and balsamics to Big Sur Vineyards on Friday, Feb. 23. Enjoy those with wine to complete the delectable evening. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. Big Sur Vineyards, 1 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. (415) 686-4550, bigsurvineyards.com. Quail & Olive, 14 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. 659-4288, quailandolive.com.

POUR A MARGARITA… Thursday, Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day and Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar is celebrating. Join them for margaritas and craft cocktails made with Tequila Fortaleza, a family-owned tequila brand. 1188 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 372-5325, mezzalunapasteria.com.

BEST IN CLASS… Wrath Wines was awarded Best In Class at the San Francisco Chronicle’s Wine Competition for their estate grown San Saba Vineyard Pinot Noir. They were also awarded a Double Gold Medal for their 2021 Fermata Chardonnay and a Gold Medal for their Boekenoogen Pinot Noir. Taste these award-winning wines for yourself at either of their locations. Winery at 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad, 678-2992; tasting room in Carmel Plaza, Ocean and Mission, Carmel, 620-1909. wrathwines.com.

PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA… Peter B’s Brewpub is hosting a special trivia night on Monday, Feb. 19 from 7-9:30pm. Participants will play rounds of Presidents’ Day trivia, with opportunities to win prizes. They can also enjoy special cocktails for the evening. 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 649-2699, portolahotel.com/dining/peter-bs-brewpub.

GOLFING GO… After a long delay, partly related to Monterey’s signage regulations, Tipsy Putt is opening at last. The grand opening celebration takes place Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5-10pm. Take a swing at the mini golf course while nibbling on tacos and sipping on local beers and craft cocktails. There will also be raffle opportunities, discounted memberships, photo ops and more. This event is free but tickets are required. Get your tickets at eventbrite.com 95 Prescott Ave., Monterey. 297-9048, tipsyputt.com.