FOOD Ginger Thai Kitchen Thai Curries and noodles and, yes, sukiyaki. Thai cuisine has a lot of regions and influences, and the owners are from Thailand, so they get it. Best of all, it’s a handsome place. 1104 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 422-8424, gingerthaikitchen.com Gino’s Fine Italian Food Italian This storied, family-owned restaurant serves traditional Italian and American-Italian (spaghetti and meatballs stands out) meals that bring back satisfied customers year after year. 1410 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 422-1814, ginospasta.com Kokoro Sushi Japanese The rolls roll on at this Salinas sushi joint, with something to please every species of Calistyle sushi lover. The appetizer list is packed with fresh seafood. Bento box lunches and charbroiled combo plates, with crazy generous portions. 36 W. Gabilan St., Salinas. (831) 424-7553, orderkokoro.com La Casa del Sazón Mexican La Casa del Sazón began as a couple from Michoacán selling street tacos from a cart. There are now three restaurants, with two Salinas locations. The cooking is homestyle and very much comforting. 22 Romie Lane, Salinas, (831) 751-2300; 438 Salinas St., Salinas, (831) 783-1277, lacasadelsazon.com Live @ Heirloom Pizza Co. Pizza, Italian A branch of Heirloom Pizza (see listing under Monterey), but with differences that deserve note. First, it’s a much bigger space. Second and of equal importance is that this location has a top-notch stage for hosting touring bands. 344 Main St., Salinas. (831) 9988824, heirloompizzapie.com Los Dos Potrillos Mexican Brush up on your Spanish before visiting this spot. And focus in on the seafood dishes, particularly those involving shrimp. The restaurant also prepares massive party trays. 301 E. Alisal St., Salinas. (831) 757-4540 Mama Lupita’s Mexican It looks like a family-run Mexican joint. That’s because it is. Try the street tacos and you won’t be disappointed. 321 Salinas St., Salinas. (831) 424-5300, ordermamalupitas. com Mamichelas Sushi If sushi had been invented in Mexico, it would look like this. Tacos and whomping drinks, too. 131 Main St., Salinas. (669) 437-1021 WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 113 Lunch & Dinner Served Daily from 11:30am to 8:30pm 57 Fishermanʼs Wharf, Monterey Reservations Recommended: 831-373-1851 • abalonetti.com ’23 Serving Monterey’s Favorite Calamari Over 20 Ways! One of Monterey’s Original Restaurants With the Largest Patio Seating Area on the Wharf $12.95 - $17.95 Monterey County Favorite Localsʼ Menu Served Everyday Voted The Best Calamari 20 Times! Abalonetti_1-3s_VG24_GK.indd 1 6/20/24 3:31 PM Homemade Ice cream, SHakeS & SundaeS 43 Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey 831-288-6218 montereybaycreamery.com MtyBayCreamery_1-3s_VG23_GK.indd 1 6/13/23 6:22 PM
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