42 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY April 20-26, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com CHILL It’s been only four months since Joint Venture, a cannabis dispensary located in the Mid Valley Shopping Center, opened its doors to customers, but this small store is already busy. Also, it’s the only dispensary in Carmel Valley—so far. The name is a double entendre, the first meaning being more or less obvious. As for the second, it is actually a joint venture between two local cannabis dispensary owners—Aram Stoney of Big Sur Canna+Botanicals in Carmel and Salvatore Palma of Seaside’s Higher Level. And they’ve clearly learned customer service points. It’s not a big store, but offers a great variety. “We have a lot,” a budtender says. “And every couple of weeks we get new stuff added to the menu.” A chart of what (CBD, CGB, THC) is good for what (cramps, migraine, PTSD, asthma) hangs on the wall and tells you the place is ready for anything—from those who seek a $4 pre rolled joint to “get through the day” to senior citizens in need of a specific medicinal. Expect flowers with such exotic flavors as frosted cherry cookies and vaping cartridges at really attractive prices (even $16 per full gram). Add to it daily deals, nice customer service and good old rap from the 1990s playing on the speakers and that’s all a successful venture needs. The drive up Carmel Valley to Greenfield is legendary for its scenic views, especially during wildflower season. A stop to add cannabis to the experience—for passengers—makes a Carmel Valley adventure all the better. Joint Venture, 27280 Dorris Drive, Carmel. 609-4202, jointventure-cv.com. Chill Valley Carmel Valley’s first dispensary is small but mighty—in a relaxed kind of way. By Agata Pop˛eda SEND IDEAS TO: chill@mcweekly.com DANIEL DREIFUSS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING AND TAKEOUT Eat + Drink Now offeriNg A New Three-Course TAsTiNg MeNu Available sunday-Thursday. $49 per person. Call or go to sardinefactory.com for details, reservations. 701 wave street, Monterey, 831-373-3775 OPEN EVERYDAY for DINNER at 4:30pm Offering all your favorites plus wine, cocktails, bottle and draft beers. 763 Wave St., Monterey 831.373.3778 thewhalingstation.com ’22 Best Steak and Martini 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 We’re Open! Come In or Carry Out! Open at 4pm Mon-Thurs • Open at 3pm Fri Open at 12pm Sat.& Sun. 725 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey giannispizzamonterey.com 831-649-1500 BEST PIZZA ’08-’22 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 Indoor 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 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 KALI GOLD EXTRACTS Locally grown cannabis, locally extracted shatter • sugar badder • crumble GET YOUR LOCAL GOLD RUSH LIC#: C11-0001324 AVAILABLE AT: Canna Cruz SALINAS 1156 Abbott St Higher Level SEASIDE 1440 Canyon Del Rey Blvd Element 7 MARINA 234 Reservation Rd
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