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KIDS 2 KIDS
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                                                                 The Spotted Duck       BY OUR GREET
                                                                                        COMMUNITY MYSTERY DINER!


                                                                               Pacific Grove is home to many unique
            Steak and ‘Chokes                                                  restaurants. Although I’ve visited many,
                                                                               this restaurant in particular is worth
                                                                               mentioning: The Spotted Duck. This
                                                                               restaurant, located in downtown Pacific
                                                                               Grove, features fusion-like dishes,
                                     Drunken Skillet Seared Octopus
                                                                 captivating unique flavors as well as comforting flavors all
                                                                 in one dish. The atmosphere is elegant, making it suitable
                                                                 for family dinners, business appointments, and dinner
                                                                 dates. On my visit to The Spotted Duck, I tasted 5 dishes:
                                                                 the Drunken Skillet Seared Octopus, the Spotted Duck
                                                                 Cheese Fries, the Crispy Seared Duck Breast, Sautéed
                                                                 Rock Cod, Steak and ‘Chokes, and Chocolate Pot de Creme.
                                                                    Starting with the appetizers, including the Drunken
        Crispy Seared Duck Breast                                Skillet Seared Octopus and the Spotted Duck Cheese
                                                                 Fries, my personal favorite was the Drunken Skillet Seared
           Kids if you’d like to be featured or                  Octopus. The octopus was tender and had a sweet, spicy
           have a friend who would be perfect                    sauce. The portion size was perfect, and it arouses one’s
           for Kids 2 Kids, have your parents                    appetite and taste buds. The Spotted Duck Cheese Fries
           email Laurie at Laurie.Martin@n2co.
           com or phone 272-4620.  Sauteed Rock Cod              weren’t my favorite, it was particularly underwhelming for
                                                                 me and lacked flavor. However, they were crisp and hot,
                                                                 which was what my family enjoyed.
                                                                    Moving on to the main courses, I ordered the Crispy
           EXPERIENCED                                           Seared Duck Breast, Sautéed Rock Cod, and Steak and                                                 Call Norm for more information on these
                                                                 ‘Chokes. The first dish I tried was the Crispy Seared Duck
           DENTAL CARE                                           Breast. The duck breast wasn’t as crispy as I’d hoped, but                                      listings or upcoming listings in The Meadows.
                                                                 the flavors made up for the lack of texture. The duck breast
                                                                 was tender, had a lot of flavor, and was very juicy. The corn
                                                                 polenta side dish paired well with the fatty duck. Next, I                                             Well-known for its friendly and welcoming residents.
           Need to schedule an                                   tasted the Sautéed Rock Cod, which wasn’t to my liking.                                                  The Meadows is a vibrant community for all ages.
           appointment or have a question?                       The potato puree was sweet and tasted of lemons; I felt
                                                                 that it clashed with the flavor of the rock cod. However, my                                   www.normyop.com  •  norm@normyop.com  •  831-206-6310
           CONTACT US TODAY!                                     dad enjoyed the dish. I also tried the Steak and ‘Chokes. I
                                                                 enjoyed this dish; the steak was a juicy medium rare and
           WE WELCOME                                            was balanced out with the spicy horseradish aioli.                                     A SAMPLING OF CURRENT LISTINGS IN THE LOOP MARKET
                                                                    Lastly, I tried the Pot de Creme, a French chocolate
           new patients, appreciate referrals                    mousse with berries and cream. Although it was delicious,
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                                                                    My experience at The Spotted Duck restaurant
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                                                                 flavor combinations. The portion sizes were just right for a         24325 Barn Owl Ct.         The Meadows    1495000     4         2        1           2818       .276 acres
                                                                 satisfying dinner. If you ever find yourself in Pacific Grove,       15490 Weather Rock Way     Corral de Tierra   1395000   4       3                    2532       1 acre
                                                                 I urge you to make a point of visiting The Spotted Duck.             28900 Underwood Rd.        Corral de Tierra   1395000   3       2        1           1798       51 acres
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