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Get a Taste

To know Monterey, you need to know its flavors—the richness of the wine and the bounty of local ingredients. In keeping with the region’s flourishing culinary culture, our restaurant and dining experiences highlight local flavors, served as fresh as possible, and sourced from our local partners.

Meet the Tastemakers 

Paul Corsentino

This is Paul Corsentino

With over a decade immersed in the peninsula’s culinary scene and honing his craft at two of the area’s finest restaurants, Paul’s approach to coastal American cooking is simple: find what’s local, make sure it tastes good, and serve that. By developing close relationships with local foragers, fishermen, and farms, he’s able to source premium quality ingredients—creating a diverse palette of flavors that are easily transformed into plates of art. 

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This is Ian Brand

Named “Winemaker of the Year” by The San Francisco Chronicle and “The Vineyard Whisperer” by in-the-know enthusiasts all over the region, Ian Brand knows what he’s talking about regarding wine. He understands how the unique geography and weather of Monterey influence the flavors of the wine, creating distinctive characteristics that set them apart. Ian knows what varietals pair best with specific flavors, how to identify what makes your glass of red taste “earthy,” and can explain precisely why Monterey is the source of some of the best wines in all of Monterey County, California.