34 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com CHILL If friends gathered at a coffee shop order a latte, a flat white and a café au lait, aren’t they asking for the same thing? Well, yes—and no. Confusing? Not really. While all involve coffee and milk, café au lait is the simplest presentation. Traditionally the drink calls for espresso and steamed milk in equal amounts, although warm milk will suffice if no steam wand is available. At Captain + Stoker, however, owner Tyler Ellis prefers his house blend drip coffee—The Stoker—at a two-to-one ratio. “You don’t want to drown out the flavor of the coffee,” he explains. Like pastel on canvas, milk softens the brew while providing a rich hue. The coffee itself is fruity, with impressions of blueberry tinged by heavier birch, a wicked little zing of citrus zest and the nutty, bittersweet notion of scored toast—all soothed by the wash of milk, making them appear as nuances rather than bold strokes. Café au lait can be forgotten, especially in the trendy world of the coffee shop. It’s a pedestrian form with versions similar to the French style found in many countries. And it’s one of the older coffee drinks, with references dating back to the 1600s. And, Ellis admits, “the older demographic seems to enjoy it more.” Flat white is more espresso than milk, and therefore more intense. Latte is a little more playful, with a foamed topping. Café au lait finds a simple balance—one that has endured. “It’s very popular,” Ellis says. Captain + Stoker, 398 E. Franklin St., Monterey; 206 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 901-3776, captainandstoker.com Milking It Simple café au lait stands out, even among the trendy coffee drinks. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@mcweekly.com DANIEL DREIFUSS COMMUNITY GRIEF RITUAL Part workshop and part ritual, this event will address grief in all of its forms. Whether grieving the loss of loved one, the end of a relationship, the plight of the planet or politics, processing lingering childhood wounds, this event will provide a safe container to gently move through it. Fri: March 17 FroM 3-9pM & Sat: March 18 FroM 9:30aM-5:30pM at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula in Carmel. For further information, email: kimbirdsong62@gmail.com or telephone Kim Birdsong (831) 915-5678 Pacific Grove Hardware 229 Forest Avenue • 646-9144 Locally Owned and Operated BEST Hardware Store THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES! Your Hometown Hardware Store ’09-’22 take $5 OFF ANY $25 or more regular items With this ad. Exp 2/28/23 One discount per transaction We’re Open! Mon-Sun 8am-5pm Indoor and outdoor dInIng and takeout Eat + Drink 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey 831-373-1851 2 HOURS FREE PARKING www.abalonetti.com ’22 OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AND TAKE-OUT Everyday 11:30am-8:30pm Monterey County’s Best Calamari BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT + BAR @ LOVERS POINT ★ Indoor dInIng & Take-ouT daIly, 4:30pm 620 Ocean View BlVd. Pacific GrOVe 831-375-2345 • beachhousepg.com lovers poInT Beach cafe Is also offerIng Take-ouT daIly, 9am-4pm Indoor, Patio Dining & Take Out Nightly from 4:30pm – Featuring Signature Tapas, Paella, Seafood & Specials Now Serving Breakfast Mon-Fri 7-10am, Sat & Sun 7-11am 700 Munras Ave., Monterey | 831-375-0176 | estebanrestaurant.com WOOD FIRED PIZZAS, BURGERS, PASTA, SALADS, SANDWICHES AND MORE 11:30AM MON-FRI, 10AM SAT & SUN melvilletav.com 484 Washington St., Downtown Monterey 831.643.9525 HAPPY HOUR FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS Sun-Thurs 4-6pm WEEKEND BRUNCH WITH BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS Offering indoor dining and takeout 4 – 8pm Wednesday – Sunday Call 831-333-1200 or go online bistromoulin.com 867 Wave Street Monterey 831-333-1200 ’22 Voted Best French Restaurant DINE IN OR TAKE OUT Seaside’s Finest The Oven Pizzeria (831) 899-1762 • 720 Broadway, Seaside Voted Monterey County’s Best Fish & Chips TEN YEARS IN A ROW! 256 Figueroa St, Wharf #2, Monterey • 831.372.0581 • www.lbpmonterey.com ’22 Open Daily 11:30am Mon-Fri, 11am Sat & Sun Fisherman’s Wharf’s Newest Restaurant Serving Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Steaks, Sandwiches Open Daily at 11:30am Great views at the end of the Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375
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