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Quick Bites: National Bacon Day, Tillie Gort's going strong, plus Foragers Fest.
Eat + Drink

Quick Bites: National Bacon Day, Tillie Gort's going strong, plus Foragers Fest.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Dec 29, 2017

The real holiday season is finally here.

FORA board approves Del Rey Oaks RV resort, and makes other sausage.
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FORA board approves Del Rey Oaks RV resort, and makes other sausage.

  • David Schmalz
  • Nov 5, 2016

For those who care about the machinations of local government bureaucracy, yesterday—Nov. 4—was a great day to see how the sausage gets made. 

Love and charcuterie with PigWizard-Firestone tasting explosion.
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Love and charcuterie with PigWizard-Firestone tasting explosion.

  • Marielle Argueza
  • Jul 27, 2016

When a flyer at a local coffee stop offers the rare opportunity to taste the seasonal offerings of the elusive Jonathan Roberts, better known …

Quick Bites: BaconFest insanity, Jimi sighting, new wine event and more.
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Quick Bites: BaconFest insanity, Jimi sighting, new wine event and more.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Jun 21, 2016

Mac ’n’ cheese waffle cone with crispy double smoked bacon.

Bonus Quick Bites: New Carmel Valley spot, bacon underwear, drinks and wreaths.
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Bonus Quick Bites: New Carmel Valley spot, bacon underwear, drinks and wreaths.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Dec 2, 2015

J&D’s Foods, makers of bacon salt and bacon sunscreen and bacon deodorant and bacon condoms and bacon-scented pillowcases and naked bacon …

Lalla Oceanside Grill opens on Cannery Row.
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Lalla Oceanside Grill opens on Cannery Row.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Updated Nov 24, 2015

A prime restaurant space on the water has a sparkling new look and a familiar formula in place.

The Cork and Plough
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The Cork and Plough

  • Daniel DeCamp
  • Nov 19, 2015

200 Broadway St., King City

EDIBLE: Monterey County’s top bargains for the belly, from Lovers to Randy’s to Tommy’s.
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EDIBLE: Monterey County’s top bargains for the belly, from Lovers to Randy’s to Tommy’s.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Aug 13, 2015

A beautiful thing happens hundreds of times a week, in a humble little mom-and-pop spot named Tommy’s Restaurant (582-9503), in the heart of b…

Bon Ton L’Roy’s Lighthouse Smokehouse
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Bon Ton L’Roy’s Lighthouse Smokehouse

  • Daniel DeCamp
  • May 14, 2015

Monterey

Quick Bites: Carmel Belle throws down some fresh takes, and a handful of other nutritious nuggets.
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Quick Bites: Carmel Belle throws down some fresh takes, and a handful of other nutritious nuggets.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Dec 24, 2014

Those wondering what ambition would next come to fruition at progressive eatery Carmel Belle (624-1600) have several answers at once.

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