SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW… Chalone Vineyard, the oldest producing vineyard in Monterey County, is opening a new tasting room in Carmel Plaza on Monday, Nov. 20. Stop by to try these timeless wines by the flight, or do a wine and cheese pairing, or – even more fancy – a wine and caviar pairing. Reservations are recommended for tastings and required for pairings. Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, Carmel. 223-0120, chalonevineyard.com.
TURKEY TROT… Gobble around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca from 7-11am Thursday, Nov. 23, to benefit the Food Bank for Monterey County. For a $10 donation you can get your tail moving before the big feast by walking, jogging or running around the track. 1021 Highway 68, Salinas. 242-8201, weathertechraceway.com.
MMMMALL CHURROS… There’s now a brick-and-mortar location for the mobile (and beloved) MMM… Churros at Northridge Mall. That means you can get their fried deliciousness on a regular basis, whether you are trying to avoid dropping while shopping or are simply craving some cinnamon-y delight. 796 Northridge Drive, Salinas. 408-887-8755, mmmchurros.com.
FEAST FOR ALL… It seems like every single restaurant is offering its own take on a Thanksgiving meal special, from Wild Fish’s turkey-free spread to a buffet at Sea Root and beyond. But what’s the difference between the offerings, and what is the obligatory squash soup? Find out in the Weekly’s Thanksgiving meal breakdown on p. 47.
AND WE REALLY MEAN ALL… Speaking of Thanksgiving offerings, there are invitations for all community members, regardless of income, to get in on the spirit of the holiday. It kicks off at 9am-1pm Wednesday, Nov. 22 with the Food Bank for Monterey County, City of Monterey and Kiwanis Club of Monterey teaming up to distribute meal kits. Reserve at signupgenius.com/go/montereythanksgivingnov22#.
SUPER TIME… After much anticipation, Vallarta Supermarket has opened in the long-vacant Kmart location in Salinas. Vallarta is a popular, Southern California-based independent supermarket chain that caters to Latino shoppers. The location held a grand opening on Nov. 15 – stop by to see what they’ll bring to Salinas. 1050 N. Davis Road, Salinas. 244-8884, vallartasupermarkets.com.
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