Agreement on the matter of hidden gems is likely to prove elusive. First of all, the phrase itself is perhaps obsolete in an era when online maps and electronic guidance can easily pinpoint a sidestreet taqueria, that joint on the edge of town or some small home bakery in a suburban neighborhood. Few places are truly hidden. With the advent of social media, it is also difficult for a restaurant to 26 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® EAT + DRINK 2025-2026 NOW YOU SEE THEM While it is no longer difficult to find restaurants, hidden gems still exist. By Dave Faries El Estero Snack Bar DANIEL DREIFUSS Paluca Trattoria DANIEL DREIFUSS
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