www.montereycountynow.com MAY 1-7, 2025 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 43 CHILL The Long Island Iced Tea is a rite of passage. With the last sip, the pangs of the world vanish—until returning with a vengeance come the dawn, after the villainous concoction of vodka, gin, tequila, rum, triple sec and Coke has scoured your memory. What if, however, there was a version that didn’t end up with an unfortunate initiate splayed on some fraternity lawn? Give the Long Island Iced Tea at Patria on Main a stir and it becomes—and this is going to be hard to write in the context of the drink—a balanced and nuanced alcohol-bomb with a pleasant finish that lingers like coffee-scented chocolate milk. Naturally, this calls for an explanation. Patria’s LIIT begins conventionally, with vodka, tequila and rum. But then Kalua and Bailey’s Irish Liqueur enter the fray. Topped with a splash of Coke and a tumble of coconut flakes, and you are no longer in Riverhead, but basking on Manzanilla Beach. Coffee with tinges of cola, cream with a tropical flair, a friendly wave of chocolate—that’s how they dress the glass—hints of vanilla and bittersweet herbs, this is a version rich like a milkshake, but with an effervescent ripple. This is a big break from tradition, and one unlikely to cause the same regrets. Patria also offers a “Tokyo Tea,” made with Midori. That’s for another visit. A note of caution on this one, however: specify the version on the menu, otherwise you will be served the original—and all of its consequences. Patria on Main, 228 Main St., Salinas. 424-5555, patriaonmain.com. Get LIIT Patria refreshes—and upgrades— the memories lost to the Long Island Iced Tea. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@montereycountynow.com DAVE FARIES 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 Mother’s Day Brunch MONTEREY MARRIOTT PRESENTS FERRANTE BAYVIEW ROOM Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Complimentary Champagne Toast Complimentary Two Hour Valet Parking For reservations, please email Isabella.Martinez@marriott.com or call (831) 647-4018 $89/Adult | $79/Senior (65+) | $45/Child (5-12 years old) 4 and Under Complimentary Prices Exclusive of Taxes & 20% Gratuity SEAFOOD DISPLAY Jumbo shrimp, oysters, snow crab claws, smoked salmon. SALADS Strawberry poppy seed, baby iceberg wedge, baba ghanoush. CRAB CAKE STATION Crab cakes with creamy corn sauce and roasted pepper remoulade. OMELET STATION Custom Creations with Cage-free eggs, bacon, veggies & More TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST ITEMS Eggs Benedict, waffles with blueberry maple syrup, and whipped cream. CARVING STATION Glazed bone-in ham and certified Angus prime rib with natural jus. ENTRÉES Seared salmon, chicken parmesan, vegetarian stuffed peppers, and ravioli. DESSERTS Tiramisu, cannolis, fruit tarts, cake squares, cream puffs, and more. Monterey Marriott | 350 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940 Scan For Full Menu 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
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