BestOf 2006 Readers' Picks

CHEAP EATS  Turtle Bay

1301 Fremont Blvd, Seaside 899-1010 | 431 Tyler St, Monterey 333-1500

A bearded man recently moved to Humboldt from Monterey so he could start his own business. He misses a number of things about the area, but it’s impossible to tell, since all he outwardly pines for is T-Bay’s fresh and generous grilled shrimp burrito. When once asked what he would give to have one delivered, he didn’t hesitate. “Five hundred,” he said. “Throw in some habañero sauce.” That’s pricey. Back here they’re just $7.45. That’s cheap. (Plus there’s another 38 tasty dishes that can be had for less.)