09/13 CHEF DANNY, JACKS MONTEREY, THE PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA

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EXECUTIVE CHEF DANNY ABBRUZZESE TELLS US ALL ABOUT JACKS MONTEREY, THE NEW LOBBY RESTAURANT LOCATED WITHIN THE PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA IN MONTEREY, CA

The Portola Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of downtown Monterey.  Just steps away from historic Fisherman’s Wharf and the Monterey Bay, the hotel offers 379 elegantly appointed residential-style guest rooms and suites, 60,000 square feet of meeting space with the adjacent Monterey Conference Center, a full service spa and a variety of other amenities, perfect for both groups and leisure guests.

DINNING:  

The Club Room
Located inside the Portola Hotel & Spa, offers a daily European style breakfast buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, house made pastries, bottomless mimosas and more. Dine on the pet friendly, heated patio boasting a fire pit and patio seating and enjoy the fresh coastal breeze from the Monterey Bay. Reservations call (831) 649-2698.

Jacks Monterey
Located under the live trees in the hotel atrium, Jacks Monterey is Portola’s new restaurant offering California Cultural Cuisine. Chef Danny Abbruzzese’s inspiration and passion for creating signature dishes has brought him full circle to highlight different flavor profiles unique to cultures from around the world.  Chef Danny uses traditional techniques from immigrants who call California home, while highlighting our locally sourced, sustainably conscious ingredients found throughout Monterey County. Open 7 days a week Jacks Monterey offers lighter fares at lunch and sharing plates at dinner.  Reservations call (831) 649-7830.

Peter B’s Brewpub
Located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, Peter B’s Brewpub is Monterey’s original craft brewery that combines innovative pub food with award winning craft beer. Catch all your favorite sports on one of 18 High Definition televisions or relax on the pet friendly patio next to the fire pits.  Reservations call (831) 649-2699. Happy Hour 4pm - 6:30pm daily.

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