Tastes and Treats Schooners “This time of year is a truly magical time at Schooners,” says food and beverage manager Isabella Barbini. “As the seasons change, so does our menu. It’s an exciting time to showcase the incredible flavors of the region that only reveal themselves during harvest season.” Fall flavor favorites get gourmet treatment on Schooners menu. Guests may see autumnal items like burrata with persimmon, pistachio and citrus vinaigrette and ciderglazed local black cod with honey nut squash, tender gnocchi and toasted hazelnuts. For dessert, try the Gizdich Ranch apple and caramelized fennel tart paired with buttermilk sherbet. Schooners’ location inside Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row makes it a prime spot to experience the Monterey Peninsula’s “quiet shift” this time of year, Barbini says. “This season gives us the opportunity to connect more personally with our guests and focus on the finer details that make a meal memorable,” she says, describing candlelit dinners on Schooners extensive outdoor patio or enjoying the waves from inside the dining room in a cozy booth. “Fall and winter invites us to slow down and savor the beauty of the moment.” Lalla Oceanside Grill Like Schooners, Lalla Oceanside Grill also pairs unbeatable views with a welcoming menu. Located inside the Spindrift Inn at 654 Cannery Row, Lalla Oceanside is known for its contemporary California cuisine. Lalla Oceanside Grill is dedicated to local, from-scratch cooking, including its extensive menu of housemade pastas. Cioppino, the beloved seafood stew, is also a perennial favorite at the restaurant. As for that view, guests can get an uninterrupted chance to enjoy the bay via Lalla Oceanside Grill’s “frameless” windows. The Grill is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Monterey’s Tasty Olive Bar As you read this, Christmas is already in full swing at Monterey’s Tasty Olive Bar. “We deck out the store seasonally and Christmas for us starts just before Thanksgiving weekend,” says owner Debbie Baron. Monterey’s Tasty Olive Bar is across the street from Bubba Gumps at 751 Cannery Row. While Thanksgiving arrives just once a year, The Olive Bar’s free samples of extra virgin olive oils, paired with local bread, is a year-round treat. Nico’s Ice Cream November marked the one year anniversary of Nico’s Ice Cream, located at 711 Cannery Row in suite H. While the shop has already gained many locals’ attention with its novel New Zealand-style ice cream, it has recently added a coconut cream-based vegan option to its menu. “We get to deliver a completely new experience to almost every single person who walks into our shop,” says owner Zane Provenzano. “Fall season on Cannery Row is especially fun because we get an extended window of ice cream swirling before
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