California Trip

[wondersofwine]

Enjoyed your travel and wine log. I'm glad the Monterey wines are holding their own. I like some of Chateau Juliens that I've had at a tasting there. I always favored Whaling Station Inn over The Sardine Factory but haven't been back to it (Whaling Station Inn) since it was remodeled and went to a mainly steak and seafood menu. Will maybe get there in September. While in Monterey County order artichokes with everything! You can't go wrong. I even like the deep-fried artichoke hearts (and zucchini too) that they serve at the Monterey County Fair. Other favorite restaurants in the area--Anton and Michel in Carmel by-the-Sea, Will's Fargo in Carmel Valley (great lamb chops!)and Gernot's in Pacific Grove (he's from Kitzbuhel area and serves wild game dishes and continental/Austrian specialties). Melac's and the Fishery in Pacific Grove both closed (too bad) and the little bistro I used to visit in Carmel is closed also. Can't recall the name but the owner was from Brittainy (sp?) IK has given me a new breakfast place to try in the Barnyard shopping area. On the last visit I had lunch at the Swiss restaurant in the Barnyard (it was only so-so).