38 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY AUGUST 17-23, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com CHILL Is it even possible to chill when the air is being tossed and turned by the snarl of vintage race cars? If you are at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion—or any track event, for that matter—the answer is a definite yes. Part of the paddock area, you see, has been leased to chef Todd Fisher and his crew of Bear + Flag Roadside fame. And the presence of a second Bear + Flag—this one trackside—turns the space into a beer garden, with benefits. The Laguna Seca location focuses on a few craft beer options, with selections from Russian River, Discretion, Firestone Walker and Monterey County’s Alvarado Street Brewery (“Because we’re big fans,” Fisher explains). But this is Car Week, so the place also pours fine wines. Which one pairs with screeching rubber and exhaust fumes? We’d suggest a Riesling. It gets better. Unlike a traditional beer garden, Bear + Flag serves its juice-dripping burgers, arguably the best in the county, as well as the area’s very best brisket—no arguing that one. There are also lighter items, such as salads. For big events such as the Reunion, the team staffs a walkup stand on each side of the building. “Not everyone wants to wait in line for a beer,” Fisher points out. Either way, with a beer and a sandwich, the picnic tables in the paddock around Bear + Flag become a haven of relaxation in the middle of hurtling machines. Bear + Flag Roadside at Laguna Seca serves from 7am-4pm during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, with hours varying during other events. Road and Track Bear + Flag’s location at the Laguna Seca raceway tames the roar of engines. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@mcweekly.com DANIEL DREIFUSS 10% OFF your order with this ad Valid until 8/31/2023 Smoothies your way sweet & savory crepes • paninis • bagels • tea • 11th Hour coffee THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ @ @ @ @ @ 1123 Fremont Blvd, Seaside 831-901-3900 Mon–Fri 7am–4pm (Sat & Sun 8am–4pm) Choose 5 items from our list of ingredients and build your smoothie • fruits • veggies • protein powder • flavored syrups • and more! FRESH. LOCAL. TASTY. Fisherman’s Wharf FRESHEST SEAFOOD with PANORAMIC VIEWS Open Daily at 11:30am • At the end of Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375 LIVE MUSIC Wednesdays 5–7:30pm ♦ 3 Card Poker ♠ Century 21st No Bust Black Jack ♣ Texas Hold’em ♥ Baccarat FULL BAR! BLACKJACK BONUS POINTS PAYS UP TO $20,000 SMALL TOWN BIG PAYOUTS! 1-800-Gambler • Gega-003846, Gega-Gega-003703, Gega-000889 Gega-000891 Gega-002838 The Marina Club Casino ensures the safety and security of all guests and team members at all times, while providing exceptional service. 204 Carmel Ave. Marina 831-384-0925 casinomonterey.com ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ Just minutes from Downtown Monterey Where Monterey Comes To Play SEASIDE’S FINEST THIN CRUST PIZZA SOURDOUGH PIZZA SALADS & CALZONES DINE IN OR TAKE OUT Tues – Sat 11am – 9pm Sunday 11am – 8pm 720 BROADWAY AVE. SEASIDE Phone 831-899-1762 DELIVERY AVAILABLE 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 8/31/23 One discount per transaction We’re Open! Mon-Sun 8am-5pm
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