www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 22-28, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 43 CHILL It begins as a typical margarita— tequila, Cointreau and lime. But then things get a bit weird. The cocktail has an orange hue and resembles citrus on the palate, somehow a contribution of passionfruit and guava puree. The fruit is dense, with a drifting smokiness and an unexpected bite as the jalapeño kicks in. The Dock Ellis No No is a fitting tribute-in-a-glass to one of baseball’s most notorious tales. In 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates hurler supposedly dropped acid and then threw a no-hitter. Some doubt the story, although Ellis did manage to walk eight batters and thinks he might have hit a few, as well—he claims that his catcher faded in and out of view. No No is a margarita on a good trip. It’s one of two baseball-themed cocktails on the Brophy’s Tavern menu. While the No No is more scandalous, the vodka-based Say Hey Kid celebrates one of the game’s greats. Like Willie Mays, the concoction is good-natured and brisk. An herbal note, like baseball when the grass was real, emerges from the tart citrus, as well as a fresh notion of cucumber. Yet it remains sharp and refreshing. Both cocktails share complexities that are reluctant to emerge from the simple first impression. Yet as they do, you begin to realize what the team at Brophy’s has accomplished. These are easy to enjoy while distracted by, say, the World Series, but they also welcome craft cocktail scrutiny. As a contemporary of Mays once said, “Let’s play two.” Brophy’s Tavern, 368 San Carlos St., Carmel. (831) 586-5566, brophystavern.com. Twin Bill Two cocktails at Brophy’s honor the glory days of baseball, with a little caveat. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@montereycountynow.com DAVE FARIES THIN CRUST PIZZA SALADS & CALZONES TAKE-OUT TODAY SOURDOUGH PIZZA SEASIDE’S FINEST 720 BROADWAY AVE. SEASIDE PASTA & SUBS BEER ON TAP DESSERTS EAST COAST PIZZAS NY style, thin crust w/ butter & garlic. 14” has 6 slices. 18” has 8 slices. WEST COAST PIZZAS SF sourdough crust w/ garlic olive oil. 14” has 6 slices. 18” has 8 slices. STUFFED CALZONES Made from pizza dough, stuffed w/pizza sauce, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of basil. (Onions upon request). 831-899-1762 DELIVERY AVAILABLE DINE-IN TOO 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 WOODY’S THANKSGIVING 831-373-1232 831-722-7077 831-624-1854 831-620-7371 INDIVIDUAL DINNER TO-GO $54++ THANKSGIVING DINING & TO GO ARE NOW OPEN! CALL YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE OR PLACE YOUR TO-GO ORDER NOVEMBER 26TH LARGE THANKSGIVING FEAST TO-GO $425++ To-Go Orders are to be picked up between 10am - 2pm Please place your orders by November 24th Monterey Airport CVAC Carmel Valley Watsonville PER PERSON WATSONVILLE, DEL MESA & MONTEREY SERVES 8-10 WATSONVILLE, DEL MESA, & CVAC DINE-IN PRICING $54++ PER PERSON WATSONVILLE, DEL MESA & MONTEREY Palermo Bakery Dinner Rolls Swank Farms Butternut Squash Soup Sip Apple Cider Brined Diestel Turkey Mom’s Famous Giblet Gravy Chef Tim’s Famous Baked Brioche Stuffing Double Whipped Mashed Potatoes Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts Caramelized Shallot Blue Lake Green Beans Citrus Marinated Cranberry Sauce Choice of: Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie Or a little bit of both w/ whipped cream WOODY’S THANKSGIVING 831-373-1232 831-722-7077 831-624-1854 831-620-7371 INDIVIDUAL DINNER TO-GO $54++ THANKSGIVING DINING & TO GO ARE NOW OPEN! CALL YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE OR PLACE YOUR TO-GO ORDER NOVEMBER 26TH LARGE THANKSGIVING FEAST TO-GO $425++ To-Go Orders are to be picked up between 10am - 2pm Please place your orders by November 24th Monterey Airport CVAC Carmel Valley Watsonville PER PERSON WATSONVILLE, DEL MESA & MONTEREY SERVES 8-10 WATSONVILLE, DEL MESA, & CVAC DINE-IN PRICING $54++ PER PERSON WATSONVILLE, DEL MESA & MONTEREY Palermo Bakery Dinner Rolls Swank Farms Butternut Squash Soup Sip Apple Cider Brined Diestel Turkey Mom’s Famous Giblet Gravy Chef Tim’s Famous Baked Brioche Stuffing Double Whipped Mashed Potatoes Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts Caramelized Shallot Blue Lake Green Beans Citrus Marinated Cranberry Sauce Choice of: Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie Or a little bit of both w/ whipped cream CALL YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE OR PLACE YOUR TO-GO ORDER
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