Morsels 04.20.23

BIRRIA FOR BRUNCH… Aquinos Birrieria has started serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-2pm. They offer a selection of waffles, omelettes, house specialties like chilaquiles and tostada rancheras, and classics like biscuits and gravy or sausage and eggs. 1116A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 224-6760, aquinosbirrieria.com.

BIRTHDAY BOTTLES… Vin Wine Bar + Bottle Boutique wants to celebrate its first anniversary with you. On Saturday, April 22, the Crossroads spot will host a birthday celebration with complimentary small bites and bubbles from noon-8pm and live music from 2-5pm. Toast to the shop’s first year in business, and then grab some bottles to bring home for your own celebrations. 237 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel. 293-8715, vinbarcarmel.com.

FISH DINNER… Maligne is hosting a benefit dinner in support of Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust on Saturday, May 6. The restaurant will serve a four-course, locally sourced, seafood-centric meal, proceeds of which will be donated to the nonprofit, which aims to support thriving community fisheries and sustainable local seafood. The meal is $85 per person. 600 Broadway Ave., Seaside. 601-1302, restaurantmaligne.com.

LOCAL TAP… On Wednesdays, locals can get a two-for-one deal on pizza at California Seltzer Co. Go take in the beautiful, waterfront view at Lovers Point while sipping on unique, specialty seltzers and a bonus cheese or pepperoni pizza. Open Wednesday and Thursday 3-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm, and Sunday 11am-8pm. 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. 717-3827, californiaseltzerco.com.

SPRING SPECIAL… Crab cake and avocado for spring? Groundbreaking. The Butter House is now offering a springtime breakfast special: a crab cake and avocado benedict. Be sure to stop by and try this seasonal offering while it lasts. 1760 Fremont Blvd., Unit B-1, Seaside. 394-2887, thebutterhouse.com.

SWEET-CUTERIE… Make your own sweet “charcuterie” board at this event at The Quail and Olive on Saturday, April 22. Participants will work in pairs to create a board of sweet treats like candies and cookies to take home, while enjoying small bites and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are $125 per pair and can be purchased at bit.ly/SweetBoardClass. 14 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. 659-4288, quailandolive.com.