Pebble Power… If you’re not aware (and if you are reading these pages you certainly are aware) the posh Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival is back, April 4 – 7. There are many fine foods, wines and celebrity chefs, and tickets for some events may still be available. The grand Tasting Pavilion on Saturday-Sunday is a must, from 1-4pm. And get this: Locals get a 25 percent discount on Sunday. pbfw.com.
Patio Music… Twisted Roots Winery is welcoming spring by bringing back its music on the patio series. Sip wine in the sun – could happen – on the occasional Sunday while listening to live music from local artists from 1-4pm. The first of the series takes place on Sunday, April 7 with musician Casey Wickstrom. Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. 594-8282, twistedrootsvineyard.com.
Spring to It… Can’t get enough of cooking demonstrations? Everyone’s Harvest continues its series at noon on Sunday, April 7, guided by health coach Rondi Robison. On the menu are farmers market spring rolls, and the possibilities are staggering, thanks to the haul available at the Marina Farmers Market. 215 Reservation Road, Marina. 384-6961, everyonesharvest.org.
Get Hooked… Folktale Winery will host a benefit dinner to support the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust and the Monterey Bay Community Seafood Program on Wednesday, April 10. Dive in for an evening of live music, education and phenomenal food, all for a great cause. $85 per person. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 293-7500, folktalewinery.com.
Grazing in the Grove… Tickets for this year’s Great Taste of Pacific Grove are on sale for a discounted price of $85 before going up to $100 on April 15. Enjoy an evening wining and dining to support Pacific Grove schools. The event takes place Sunday, April 21 from 4-7pm. 884-8818, supportpgpride.com.
Michelada Star… Sometimes you want a little tomato juice in your beer, but you don’t want to spend more than you do for tacos. Good news: Mission 19 Taqueria extended its Monday-Thursday happy hour from 1-6pm. In that time, micheladas (mimosas, too) are only $5. 598 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. (925) 518-0402, mission19taqueriaca.com.
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