38 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY september 7-13, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com CHILL A good cocktail can set the mood. But one crafted with ingredients foremost can enchant the mind and send it drifting into a different space. In the case of summer garden-toglass cocktails at Lucia Restaurant & Bar, these are cool and serene daydreams. A vivid garden of herbs and peppers walled by raspberry bushes laden with fruit comes to mind as you sip the Spice of Mint cocktail, for example. Mixologist Colleen Kelly sends you drifting along with a chile liquor, muddled mint and fresh lime juice in organic raspberry Vodka—a twist on the mojito only more sublime. The Lavender Lemon Drop, her take on another tradition, drops you into a garden of lavender blowing in the wind as you recline in the shade of citrus trees. Again the cocktail is fresh and light, with subtle notions that lead you into a perfumed reverie, until a dose of lavender-infused simple syrup waiting at the bottom of the glass brings you floating back to earth. The trick is in picking lavender at the right time. “That’s it,” Kelly says. “It is that simple. When you have this backyard”—the gardens and orchards at Bernardus Lodge—“you’d be a fool not to explore.” A third cocktail, this time brunch-only, starts with Moet & Chandon Rosé Imperial and Nolet’s Gin. But with housemade rosewater and fresh juices, it becomes a rose garden blossoming wild among herbs and berries. “If that doesn’t say special, I don’t know what does,” Kelly observes. Lucia Restaurant & Bar in the Bernardus Lodge, 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 658-3400, bernarduslodge.com. Garden Party Lucia’s summer cocktails rely on fresh goods from the gardens of Bernardus Lodge. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@mcweekly.com DAVE FARIES Sun - Thurs 12PM– 8PM Fri & Sat 11AM – 9PM 720 BROADWAY AVE. SEASIDE Call 831-899-1762 to order DINE IN / TAKEOUT / DELIVERY Using fresh, quality ingredients The Oven continues a tradition of New York style pizza, alongside signature San Francisco sourdough pizza. Come enjoy a slice today. Great Dough Great Pizza is Thin crust & Sourdough pizzas Salads & Calzones • Pasta • Subs Draft beer on tap • Wine • Dessert “Come take some time for yourself and those you’d like to break bread with, where the coast meets the Valley...” - Tim 500 Del Mesa CarMel, CarMel Valley To reach us by email: hello@woodysatdelmesa.com OPEN Wednesday – Sunday Lunch: 1:00-2:30 Dinner: 4:30-7:30 Please call for reservations: (831) 624-1854 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • 580 Broadway Ave • Seaside • 831-583-0411 Authentic Mexican Seafood TASTE THE TRADITION! TRY OUR CANTARITO An agave cocktail made with grapefruit soda and citrus We Speak German… CARS! Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and Mini-Cooper Using current modern technology our experienced staff will diagnose, maintain and repair your German car. Certified Monterey Bay Green Business 373.5355 249 DelaVina, Monterey www.ccrepairmonterey.com 146 12TH STREET • PACIFIC GROVE Mari Black Trio Multistyle violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black delights audiences around the world with her energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dazzlingly virtuosic fiddling. She will be joined by celebrated guitar player and multi-instrumentalist, Colin Cotter, and extraordinary acoustic bass player, Noah Harrington. SUN, SEPT 10•3PM Doors open at 2:30pm Advance tickets available at www.celticsociety.org Celtic Society membership discount recognized. $30 ADVANCE / $35 DOOR Kids prices avail. Call or text 831-224-3819 for more info. www.stmarysbythesea.org
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