![]() ![]() The new Wild Thyme is similar to the old Wild Thyme, but Salinas provides a grander scope (full-service breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour) while allowing Teplitzky to make good on a long-held promise to bring authentic New York Jewish deli fare to Salinas. The owner of Michael’s Catering in Marina - and co-owner, along with his brothers, of two Boardwalk Sub Shops (Monterey and Salinas) - just opened the doors to a new version of Wild Thyme Deli & Cafe, this one in Salinas following 16 years running it in windswept Marina. ![]() So it makes sense to discover his restaurant is actually spelled Wild Thyme, a reference to the woody, aromatic herb, and perhaps a metaphorical elbow in the ribs to those who find it challenging to crack his poker face. Standing guard against impending doom, unearthing every detail. “Does anyone work harder, smarter, or take more calculated risks than Terry?” said fellow restaurant owner Rich Pepe (Vesuvio, Little Napoli), who calls Teplitzky “the Big Cat.” “His personal and work ethic drive are inspiring.”Įven given his successes, the 64-year-old Teplitzky always seems to be cautiously pessimistic. Operating restaurants, after all, is not exactly listed under fun and games. For someone first meeting Terry Teplitzky, it may sound odd to hear he owns a restaurant called “Wild Time.” The local chef and restaurateur seems as serious as a poker player waiting for the flop.Īpparently, his focus is legendary.
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