FRIED CHICKEN FRIDAYS… You have just three more opportunities to enjoy Fried Chicken Fridays at Peter B’s and Jacks Monterey. Get yourself a fried chicken dinner with Chef Carl’s secret retro-style recipe now through Nov. 17. Both locations are serving a plate with fried chicken, tropical coleslaw and French fries for $24. 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 649-4511, portolahotel.com/dining.
TIME TO WINE AND DINE… The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 2 and continues through the weekend. While many events are long-since sold out, there are still tickets available to a couple of things, including two informative panel tastings. Indulge in some of the area’s finest wines and bites, and contribute to organizations that support this beloved place. bigsurfoodandwine.org.
PLAY WITH PLANT MEDICINE… Take a stroll through nature to learn about local plant species and their medicinal qualities with herbalist Lianne Neptune, then experience their flavors while you nibble on specialty small bites made with the same kinds of edible plants. The next tour takes place on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1:30pm, and there are more opportunities throughout the month. The tour starts in Seaside. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/medicinalplants2023.
DINE WITH MINER… The C Restaurant hosts its first post-pandemic wine dinner on Thursday, Nov. 16. Enjoy a seasonal five-course meal, each course paired with a glass of wine from Napa family winery Miner Wines, and an evening of conversation in the picturesque Library Room for $150 per person. 750 Cannery Row, Monterey. 375-4800, thecrestaurant-monterey.com.
DUMPLINGS AND DISCO… Name a more iconic duo. Miss Lippe’s Dumplings, the flavorful and creative brainchild of Emily Lippe, is now available late-night at Compact Disco in Monterey on Fridays. Dumpling happy hour lasts from 6-8pm, but you can get a lil’ snack up until midnight. 420 Tyler St., Monterey. misslippes.com.
MASHUP MANIA… There’s a new concept on the menu at Nacho Bizness: the Macarrito is a burrito with mac and cheese, waffle fries and carne asada inside. Just because these things taste good independently, should they be combined? Decide for yourself. 470 Alvarado St., Monterey. nachobiz.biz
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People can also go to MontereyHerbalist.com for the medicinal plant tours. Thank you!
Thank you for covering my Medicinal plant tour!
The correct link for the Medicinal plant tour is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-food-plant-medicine-tour-tasting-with-an-herbalist-tickets-738672698927?aff=oddtdtcreator
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