MEET THE MAKERS… Wine and art: two things Carmel has lots of. On Saturday, Oct. 14 stroll the small city’s quaint streets and enjoy the two simultaneously at the Meet The Makers Art & Wine Walk. Pop in to participating galleries to admire the talents of local artists while sipping wines from Bernardus Winery, Scheid Vineyards, Tira Nanza and more, plus beer from Hidden Hills Brewing and Blending, as well as small bites from a variety of local food vendors. Get tickets ($45) at bit.ly/MeetTheMakersWineArt. 6th Avenue and Mission Street, Carmel. 375-9400, montereywines.org.
WINNER, WINNER, CHICKPEA SNACK… The Grill At Point Pinos is rewarding weekly fantasy football winners with an order of chickpeas on the house. Not only can you watch the Sunday, Monday and Thursday games there, but you can celebrate your managing successes. Show them your fantasy win from the previous week and get some crunchy, spiced chickpeas at no charge. 79 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-1313, grillatpointpinos.com.
SUNDAYS WITH CELLA… Cella Restaurant & Bar is launching Sunday brunch service. Head over to the restaurant’s cute garden terrace on Sundays from 10am to 2pm for a seasonally inspired brunch menu, and, of course, incredible craft beverages. Reservations can be made online via resy.com. 525 Polk St., Monterey. 920-1046, cellarestaurant.com.
CHEF’S TABLE… Themed nights are joining the rotation at Sur At The Barnyard. In addition to the ever-popular Taco (& Tequila) Tuesday, they are hosting Chef’s Special Wednesdays where a new entree will be highlighted each week, and Sangria Mondays will feature creative sangria creations from around the world. 3601 The Barnyard, Suite 21-A, Carmel. 250-7188, surcarmel.com.
TREAT YOURSELF… Halloween is coming, and there are plenty of local treats to be found. Themed chocolates are available at Parker-Lusseau Bakery in Monterey; Main Street Bakery in Salinas has pumpkin-spice cupcakes and Halloween-themed cookies on offer, and is also taking orders for custom spooky cakes in the likeness of vampires or skulls; cookies (shaped like bats, ghosts and more) are on offer at Paris Bakery in Seaside and Monterey, and you can find pumpkin-shaped cookies at Cafe Carmel in Carmel.
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