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John Pisto 6 Whaling Station Inn Receives Accolade From objects of his affection with similarly smitten customers. He is equally ardent about the native seafood and believes in the natural superiority of fresh produce obtained at its source. Travelers searching for unusual vins du pays and distinctive delicacies of the Monterey Peninsula, prepared with skill and an Italian flair, need look no further than Mr. Pisto's Whaling Station Inn Restaurant, at 763 Wave Street, overlooking Cannery Row. The Gourmet article is one of a series of kudos and glowing write-ups garnered by the popular dinner house.

MAGAZINE John Pisto's Whaling Station Inn Restaurant has been given a full page write up in Gourmet Magazine. It amounts to a rave notice, beginning with, "There are three things one should know at once about John Pisto and his immensely appealing restaurant. The proprietor is carrying on a passionate affair with California wines and shares the The Legendary Pleasures of Old Japan IN OLD MONTEREY Enter a world of Japanese charm and beauty at The Ginza, where you'll savor culinary delights prepared at your table by a lovely Japanese hostess in traditional kimono. She might suggest our special Three Star Japanese Dinner a superb blend of our special Sukiyaki, crisp and fluffy Tempura, and tender, juicy Chicken Teri-yaki. The prawns and vegetables are cooked in our light batter, with all the tantalizing flavors, enhanced by The Ginza's exotic sauces.

Famous for 25 years. Plan to dine with us soon. NEW! Teppan Yaki cuisine: "Showtime" at your table. Friday, 1981 Salinas Californian A Cook's Tour de Force: Our Open-hearth Broiler John Pisto's latest innovation is cooking cooking, using fresh local produce and fish. savory steaks and fresh fish on a broiler, to Enjoy these thrills in our newly-enlarged, achieve remarkably delicious flavors.

(The refurnished restaurant and "Cocktail Parlor." area's only oakwood broiler). It's all regional DINNER NIGHTLY FROM 5:00 Major Credit Cards Accepted VALET PARKING FRI. SAT. WHALING STATION INN JOHN PISTO, OWNER 373-4248 763 WAVE STREET, ABOVE CANNERY ROW HI A AR CO The Ginza Offers the Charm and Culture of Old Japan Lunch. Dinner 'til 10, Monterey.

Here, dainty kimonoCocktails. hostesses prepare and serve traditional Turn eff Pacific at Scott Japanese dishes at your table. The Ginza has Free Parking at nearby been famous for 25 years for its distinctive Heritage Harbor Garage cuisine and exotic setting. It is on 'The Path of History, near Fisherman's Wharf, a block from the First Theatre, at 136 Olivier Street. Next door is The Ginza Shop, featuring imGINTA and snack ported a while gifts, Teri-bar, shopping.

wearing where you apparel, may enjoy housewares, a tasty At The Ginza Restaurant, lunch is served dinner 'til 10, daily except Monin a Garden) days. You may dine at regular tables or seated 375-5264 on cushions in tatami rooms. The charm and culture of Old Japan are faithfully recalled at The Ginza Restaurant in are in Restaurant, Gift Shop, Teribar (Snacks 136 OLIVER MONTEREY.