EGG-STRAVAGANZA… We already know there are Easter brunch options and various Easter egg hunts for the kiddos in the area, but Peter B’s Brewpub is throwing an adult (ages 21+) Easter egg hunt. Kick the weekend off with them on Thursday, March 28 from 4-6pm. Get there early to lock in your spot for the hunt, since sign-ups begin at 3pm. Search for eggs containing surprise prizes in the beer garden and enjoy food and drink specials. 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 649-2699, portolahotel.com/dining/peter-bs-brewpub.
KULINARY FUN… Karnaval Café is celebrating their Carousel Bar on Friday, March 29 from 6-9pm. Enjoy cocktail hour followed by a three-course meal. They will serve up exciting elixirs and spirit-free mocktails so guests can eat and drink to their quirky hearts’ content. Tickets are $50. 145 Main St., Salinas. 998-8026, instagram.com/karnavalsalinas.
PAW-TY TIME… Head to Scratch Winery on Saturday, March 30 from 2-5pm and bring your furry friends for an afternoon of wine and fun in the sun to benefit Animal Friends Rescue Project. Purchase Easter eggs with surprise gifts inside, all proceeds of which go to AFRP. They will have fur-babies to adopt if you don’t have a furry friend already, or if you are looking for a furry friend for your furry friend. 1 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 320-0726, scratchwines.com, animalfriendsrescue.org.
BEHOLD BRUNCH… To those who say brunch is only for weekends, Pacific’s Edge and I say, “You’re wrong.” They now have an elevated brunch menu served seven days a week from 7am-2pm. Enjoy classic pancakes and unique dishes like Point Lobos Benedict with dungeness crab, cioppino, a seared ahi sandwich and much more. Don’t let the day of the week limit your meal options. 120 Highlands Drive, Carmel. 620-1234, hyatt.com.
LIQUID GOLD… Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm on the county border near San Miguel earned two gold medals at the prestigious 2024 New York International Olive Oil Competition. Honored oils were the Estate Extra Virgin and the Arbequina Extra Virgin. Medals are nothing new to owners Stuart de Haaff and Kathryn Keeler. The trophy case at Rancho Azul is packed with over 100 medals. 74941 Ranchita Ave., San Miguel. 805-467-9470, ranchoazulyoro.com.