The Fish Hopper Restaurant Donates 50% of Proceeds from Four Special Pink Cocktails to the Susan G. Komen Foundation 

Sipped for a Great Cause!   The Fish Hopper Restaurant Donates 50% of Proceeds from Four Special Pink Cocktails to the Susan G. Komen Foundation 

 

Monterey, CA – November  2024 – Sipped…for a Great Cause! The Fish Hopper Restaurant, located at 700 Cannery Row in Monterey, CA, has announced its donation of $5,330 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Breast Cancer Awareness raised through cocktails throughout the month of October. As part of its “Sip for a Cause” campaign, the restaurant donated 50% of all proceeds from four special pink cocktails to support breast cancer research and awareness.

 

The featured Fish Hopper cocktails included:

 

-          Pink Watermelon Refresher: Watermelon-infused vodka, triple sec, agave, and fresh lime juice. This was the 2nd most popular drink .

 

-          Pink Guava Sparkling Mimosa: Sparkling wine with guava puree.  This was the 3rd most popular drink.

 

-          Pink Pomegranate Margarita: Jose Cuervo Traditional Tequila, pomegranate syrup, lime juice, agave, and sweet and sour mix. This was the most popular drink that was enjoyed.

 

-          Pink Perfect Martini: Tito's Vodka, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice.  This was the 4th most popular drink.

 

These cocktails were available in both alcohol or mocktail versions.

 

“We are so pleased to make this donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation,” said owner Sabu J.R. Shake. “By buying and sipping our four special cocktails, our guests contributed to a vital cause while savoring delicious flavors.”

 

“Every sip made a difference,” added Nicholas Shake, son of Sabu J.R. Shake, “It was great to see everyone joining in to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation through our cocktails!”

 

About the Susan G. Komen Foundation

 

For over 40 years, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has led the charge against breast cancer, investing $3.6 billion in research, community health outreach, advocacy, and innovative programs worldwide. This partnership not only supports groundbreaking research but also helps foster community awareness and education.

 

For more information about the Susan G. Komen Foundation, please visit www.komen.org.

 

About the Fish Hopper Restaurant

 

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The recently renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pasta, and live shellfish. Their seafood is either locally caught or shipped fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, their famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

 

About some of the Shake Family: Sabu Shake, SR, Chris Shake, Sabu J.R. Shake, and Nicholas Shake

 

The late Sabu Shake, SR was a hands-on restaurateur who founded Old Fisherman's Grotto in 1950. Over 70 years later, the Grotto continues to be a Monterey flagship, along with the addition of the Fish Hopper and the Fish Hopper in Kona, Hawaii. Today, Sabu’s sons Chris and Sabu J.R. Shake, and grandson Nicholas Shake, continue in his footsteps. They pride themselves on still serving local sustainable seafood and fresh local produce. From a young age, they learned the importance of giving back to the community, beginning with watching their parents help those in need and feeding the homeless. Currently, their restaurants are proud to support over 300 local nonprofit groups each year.

 

For more information, visit www.fishhopper.com