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Edible Monterey Bay Spring 2016 LOCAL SOURCE GUIDE

These businesses offer some of the best local, seasonal and sustainable products in the region. They also advertise in Edible Monterey Bay, supporting our mission and enabling us to provide this magazine to you for free. Please drop by and thank them with your business!

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ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS Carmel Kitchens & Baths

26386 Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel 831.624.4667 | carmelkitchensandbaths.com Creating stylish, functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces in the home.

Dina Clark Design

831.466.9843 | dinaclarkdesign.com A Central Coast graphic design studio for logos, labels, illustrations and websites.

BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS Santa Cruz County Bank

7775 Soquel Drive, Aptos 831.662.6000 | sccountybank.com 819 Bay Ave., Capitola | 831.464.5300 720 Front St., Santa Cruz | 831.457.5000 4604 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley 831.461.5000 595 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville | 831.761.7600 A leading community business lender and full-service bank of choice for locals.

BARS AND LOUNGES My Attic 1937

414 Alvarado St., Monterey 831.647.1834 | myattic1937.com Historic lounge specializing in classic cocktails where one can sit and experience Monterey—history, heritage and hospitality!

CRAFT BREWERIES Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

426 Alvarado St., Monterey 831.655.2337 | alvaradostreetbrewery.com The Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill is a brewery and New American restaurant offering locally sourced and thoughtfully created food and artisan craft beer.

New Bohemia Brewing Co.

1030 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 831.350.0253 | nubobrew.com A Bohemian and Bavarian-influenced microbrewery in Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point neighborhood.

Peter B’s Brewpub

2 Portola Plaza, Monterey 831.649.4511 | portolahotel.com Monterey’s first craft brewery features delicious locally brewed beer and an innovative menu including vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

402 Ingalls St., Ste. 27, Santa Cruz 831.425.4900 | santacruzmountainbrewing.com An award-winning, certified-organic brewery featuring wildly imaginative seasonal beers, hard ciders, draught root beer and kombucha.

CATERING Aqua Terra

529 Central Ave., Pacific Grove 831.657.9790 | aquaterraculinary.com Fresh and seasonal food ideas, rooted in sustainability.

Carried Away

7564 Soquel Drive, Aptos 831.685.3926 | carriedawayfoods.com Seasonally driven and organic prepared foods and catering operating for 25 years in the Aptos Center.

Michael’s Catering

445 Reservation Road, Marina 831.884.2400 | michaels-catering.com A premier catering company serving the tri-county Monterey Bay area for more than 25 years.

EDUCATION AND NONPROFITS Habitat for Humanity/ReStore

719 Swift St., Santa Cruz 831.824.4704 | habitatsc.org A nonprofit home improvement store and donation center offering new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public. Proceeds build affordable homes, community and hope locally.

90.3 KAZU

100 Campus Center, Building 201, Room 317, Seaside | 831.582.5298 | kazu.org Public radio for the Monterey Bay area.

MEarth at the Hilton Bialek Habitat

4380 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel 831.624.1032 | mearthcarmel.org MEarth is a Carmel Valley-based environmental nonprofit organization that is growing the next generation of environmental leaders through education, collaboration, partnerships and community action.

FARMS, RANCHES, CSAs AND CFSs Earthbound Farm

Retail: 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel 831.625.6219 | ebfarm.com The country’s largest organic grower, Earthbound Farm has been delivering delicious, clean produce to the local community for more than 30 years.

Gizdich Ranch

55 Peckham Road, Watsonville 831.722.1056 | gizdich-ranch.com A third-generation farm and bakery-café specializing in heirloom apples, berries, juice and pie.

Inzana Ranch

Online and at the Pacific Grove Farmers’ Market, Mondays 3–6pm 855.687.6887 | inzanaranch.com A 30-year-old, certified-organic family farm growing a diverse array of tree fruits and nuts.

Live Earth Farm

Watsonville based, with CSA pickup throughout the Monterey Bay and South Bay regions. 831.763.2448 | liveearthfarm.net Committed to sustainable food through a CSA, farmers’ markets and on-farm education.

Morris Grassfed Beef

CSM, at markets and online 831.623.2933 | morrisgrassfed.com A provider of locally grown grassfed beef, fostering healthy relationships between people, land, animals and food.

Real Good Fish

(Formerly Local Catch Monterey Bay) CSF, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties 831.345.5153 | localcatchmontereybay.com A community-supported fishery connecting local fishers and sustainable seafood consumers.

GREEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Blade Tech

831.917.1330 | bladetechusa.com Professional knife sharpening services for business and home kitchen; also offering high-quality knives and accessories for purchase.

Eco Carmel

San Carlos between 7th and 8th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.624.1222 | ecocarmel.com Eco Carmel is a general store for planet- and peoplesafe products for your home remodeling and family needs.

MRWMD

14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.384.5313 | mrwmd.org Visit the website for a complete schedule of disposal and recycling services, workshops and home composting supplies available at Last Chance Mercantile.

Ringlets & Roots–Kristen King

240 Main St., Salinas 831.905.4242 | ringletsandroots.com Where curls and color meet an expert in a “green” salon.

Solar Technologies

705 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz 831.421.0440 | solartechnologies.com Local solar energy system provider featuring efficient technology, design and installation for your home or business.

HEALING AND WELLNESS Acubloom

833 Cass St., Monterey 831.383.9652 | acubloom.com Healing simply, simply healing with Kristan Roth, a healer with more than 20 years of experience in multiple modalities. Like a gardener, she will gently and compassionately assess the landscape of your health to help grow a healthier, more vibrant you in body, emotion and spirit.

The WellNest Skin & Body

240 Main St., Salinas 831.601.0844 | yourskinswellness.com A holistic wellness and skin care center offering massage, pain and stress management, facials and waxing.

HOTELS AND RESORTS Bernardus Lodge & Spa

415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.658.3400 | bernarduslodge.com Located in the heart of sunny Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is an elegant and intimate luxury resort

offering renowned dining and spa experiences and a 10acre onsite estate vineyard.

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

120 Highlands Drive, Carmel 831.620.1234 | highlandsinn.hyatt.com Seaside hotel and oceanfront retreat that seamlessly blends the amenities of a luxurious resort with the refined charm of rustic Big Sur.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel

1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey 831.372.1234 | monterey.hyatt.com Located on Del Monte Golf Course amid 22 beautiful acres of Monterey pines, this hotel also offers a spa and close proximity to Monterey Airport and the city center.

L’Auberge Carmel

Monte Verde Street and 7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.624.8578 | laubergecarmel.com A romantic, full-service boutique Relais & Chateau hotel within walking distance of all that Carmel-by-theSea has to offer, including the iconic Carmel Beach.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

400 Cannery Row, Monterey 831.920.6710 | montereyplazahotel.com At Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa you’ll be able to enjoy the best of Northern California such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, historic downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf, world-class golfing at Pebble Beach, shopping in Carmel, wine tasting in Carmel Valley and the memorable Big Sur coastline.

Portola Hotel & Spa

2 Portola Plaza, Monterey 831.649.4511 | portolahotel.com A relaxing retreat in historic Monterey surrounded by unique shopping, fine dining, spectacular coastal trails and beaches.

Post Ranch Inn/Sierra Mar Restaurant

47900 Hwy. 1, Big Sur 831.667.2800 | postranchinn.com A “sanctuary for the soul” offering the ultimate in luxurious coastal Big Sur lodging, including breathtaking views and exquisite dining.

Quail Lodge & Golf Club

8000 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel 831.620.8808 | quaillodge.com Quail Lodge features comfortable lodging, an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center and sustainably sourced, seasonal cuisine on the Monterey Peninsula.

Sorensen’s Resort

14255 Hwy. 88, Hope Valley 530.694.2203 | sorensensresort.com A historic all-season resort with rustic cabins and outdoor activities located in majestic Hope Valley at Lake Tahoe.

NURSERIES, LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN SUPPLIES Gardner & Bloome

OMRI-listed Organic fertilizers and soils from Kellogg Garden Products distributed locally by:

Aptos Landscape Supply

5035 Freedom Blvd., Aptos 831.688.6211 | aptoslandscapesupply.com

Del Rey Oaks Gardens

899 Rosita Rd., Del Rey Oaks 831.920.1231 | drogardens.com

Drought Resistant Nursery

850 Park Ave., Monterey 831.375.2120 |droughtresistant.com

The Garden Co.

2218 Mission St., Santa Cruz 831.429.8424 | thegardenco.com

Griggs Nursery

9220 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel 831.626.0680 | griggsnursery.com

Hidden Gardens Nursery

7765 Soquel Dr., Aptos 831.688.7011

M. J. Murphy Lumber

10 East Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley 831.659.2291 | facebook.com/M.J.MurphyLumberHardware

Martin’s Irrigation

420 Olympia Ave., Seaside 831.394.4106 | martinsirrigation.com

Mountain Feed & Farm

9550 Highway 9, Ben Lomond 831.336.8876 | mountainfeed.com

The Plant Works

7945 Highway 9, Ben Lomond 831.336.2212

San Lorenzo Garden Center

235 River St., Santa Cruz 831.423.0223 | sanlorenzolumber.com/gardencenter

Scarborough Gardens

33 El Pueblo Rd., Scotts Valley 831.438.4106 | scarboroughgardens.com

Seaside Garden Center

1177 San Pablo Ave., Seaside 831.292.0400 | seasidegardencenter.com

Valley Hills Nursery

7440 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel 831.624.3482 | valleyhillsnursery.net

Indig Design–Peigi Duvall

650.704.3926 | indigdesign.com Excelling in residential landscape design, Indig Design uses native plants and sustainable practices to help ensure that the world-renowned beauty of the Monterey Bay area stays at your doorstep.

MRWMD

14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.384.5313 | mrwmd.org The MRWMD offers premium quality, OMRI-listed organic compost as well as topsoil and wood chips by the truckload at the district scales or bag-your-own at its Last Chance Mercantile shop.

Mountain Feed & Farm Supply

9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond 831.336.8876 | mountainfeed.com Mountain Feed & Farm Supply is a unique and complete organic farm, garden, homestead, pet, gift and housewares store located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Native Revival Nursery

2600 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos 831.684.1811 | nativerevival.com Growing, selling and installing California Native Plants on the Central Coast for over 24 years.

Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping

Santa Cruz 831.425.3514 | terranovalandscaping.com A full-service ecological landscaping company providing design, installation, and maintenance of beautiful living systems for public and private lands.

REAL ESTATE California Coastal Homes

2567 Main St., Ste. 101, Soquel 831.818.7524 | cacoastalhome.com/emb Service with a smile, serving the Monterey Bay area from Carmel to Santa Cruz for more than 25 years.

Tina Adams/Teles Properties

26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Ste. E105, Carmel 831.601.2040 | tinaadamshomes.com Fresh perspective, local experience.

RECREATION Chardonnay Sailing Charters

704 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 831.423.1213 | chardonnay.com Excursions aboard the Chardonnay II are perfect for any age group and fun for everyone from seasoned sailors to first-time adventurers.

RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS See our Dine Local Guide, p. 59.

SPECIALTY FOOD PURVEYORS Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand and Organic Kitchen

7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel 831.625.6219 | ebfarm.com Serving delicious organic, handcrafted food, gourmet groceries and unique gifts, as well as fresh produce and flowers.

Food Lounge

1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz www.scfoodlounge.com A dynamic, community-minded venue featuring popup food experiences from many tenant-collaborators including:

Ashby Confections

831.454.8299 | www.ashbyconfections.com

Fogline Farm

831.212.2411 | www.foglinefarm.com

Kickin’ Chicken

818.458.8552 | www.facebook.com/kicknchickenSC/

La Marea of the Sea 831.331.3432

Lifestyle Culinary Arts www.lifestyleculinary.com

LionFish SupperClub www.lionfishsc.com

Ocean 2 Table www.getocean2table.com

Tanglewood 831.713.8983

Ty’s Eatery

925.451.7944 | www.facebook.com/Tyseatery/

Humboldt Creamery

Sold at fine retailers throughout the region humboldtcreamery.com More than 85 years of sustainable farming practices, a deep respect for the health and welfare of its cows and a commitment to quality all help make Humboldt’s certified organic dairy products wholesome and delicious.

New Leaf Community Markets

1134 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831.425.1793 | newleaf.com 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz | 831.426.1306 6240 Hwy. 9, Felton | 831.335.7322 13159 Hwy. 9, Boulder Creek | 831.338.7211 1210 41st Ave., Capitola | 831.479.7987 150 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay | 650.726.3110 Our mission is to nourish and sustain the community by offering the best, most wholesome food on the planet.

The Quail & Olive

3 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.4288 | quailandolive.com A boutique featuring quality, California olive oils and vinegars, as well as natural skin care products and cookbooks for better health.

Shopper’s Corner

622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 831.423.1398 | shopperscorner.com Santa Cruz’s oldest and friendliest family-run market.

Star Market

1275 S. Main St., Salinas 831.422.3961 | starmkt.com An independent grocer featuring the freshest, best tasting and finest selection of food in the Monterey Bay area; locally produced foods and wines are a specialty.

Stewart & Jasper Orchards

Monterey Plaza Hotel, 400 Cannery Row, Ste. C, Monterey | 831.375.6887 | stewartandjasper.com A family-owned almond grower committed to quality, eco-friendly practices, water conservation and customer service.

Stone Creek Kitchen

465 Canyon del Rey Blvd., Monterey 831.393.1042 | stonecreekkitchen.com Our mission is to create a unique educational and culinary destination for epicureans on the Monterey Peninsula.

Troia Foods

801 Foam St., Monterey 831.375.3354 | troiafoods.com A local dairy and fine food distributor for businesses.

Vertigo Coffee Roasters

81 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista 831.623.9533 | vertigocoffee.com Specialty coffee roasters that also feature wood-fired cooking and craft beers.

The Wharf Marketplace

290 Figueroa St., Monterey 831.649.1116 | thewharfmarketplace.com Monterey County’s fresh food destination, featuring the “bounty of the county”—locally produced provisions at their seasonal best.

Yogi Tea

Available at local retailers and online yogiproducts.com More than 100 exotic herbs and botanicals from around the world are used to create Yogi’s sweet and spicy herbal teas.

SPECIALTY SHOPS AND GALLERIES Annieglass

310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville 831.761.2041 x21 | annieglassstore.com Locally designed and handmade slumped-glass plates, bowls and serving dishes that add famed art and style to the dining room.

Botanic and Luxe

701A Front St., Santa Cruz botanicandluxe.com Botanic and Luxe is a lifestyle store in downtown Santa Cruz featuring home décor, gifts and botanicals.

Dark Horse Pottery

Cement Plant Road and 3rd, Davenport 831.425.5686 | darkhorsepottery.com Rustic wood- and gas-fired fine pottery available for purchase in the artist’s Davenport showroom.

Last Chance Mercantile/MRWMD

14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.264.6900 | mrwmd.org

The only reuse store at the entrance to a landfill in the U.S. where one person’s trash truly becomes another’s treasure, Last Chance Mercantile provides convenient dropoff for reusable goods and an ever changing inventory of affordable, preowned and salvaged items.

Pacific Trading Co.

1224 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz | 831.423.3349 504C Bay Ave., Capitola | 831.476.6109 facebook.com/pages/pacific-trading-co/65027935549 Independent, local, family-owned women’s apparel boutique.

TOURIST INFORMATION AND SOUVENIRS Destination Salinas/Salinas Valley

411 Visitor Center, 222 Main St., Salinas 831.594.1799 | destinationsalinas.com Destination Salinas offers everything about the area for visitors and locals alike: information, maps, souvenirs, T-shirts, local art and much more—plus we are a green business!

WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS Albatross Ridge Tasting Room

Mission Street between Ocean & 7th Avenues, Carmelby-the-Sea | 831.402.8992 | albatrossridge.com Pinot noir and chardonnay wines that express their place of origin just seven miles from the Carmel Coast and made from organically grown grapes.

Beauregard Vineyards

10 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz 831.425.7777 | beauregardvineyards.com Sustainably produced wines expressing the terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains through minimal impact winemaking.

Calera Wine Co.

11300 Cienega Road, Hollister 831.637.9170 | calerawine.com Award-winning producer of Burgundy-style Pinot Noirs offering a tasting room, stunning views and a picnic area at its winery and caves.

Carmel Valley Wine Experience

cvwineexperience.com A group of tasting rooms offering a unique way to experience wines in the Carmel Valley sunshine. Members include:

Bernardus Winery

5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.298.8021 | bernardus.com

Bunter Spring Winery

9 DelFino Place, Ste. 102, Carmel Valley 202.744.1343 | bunterspringwinery.com

Chesebro Wines

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.2125 | chesebrowines.com

Cima Collina

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.620.0645 | cimacollina.com

The Coastview Vineyard

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.298.7521 | coastviewvineyard.com

Holman Ranch

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.2640 | holmanranch.com

Idle Hour Winery

9 DelFino Place, Carmel Valley 831.298.7526 | idlehourwinery.com

Jarman Tasting Room

18 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.298.7300 | jarmanwine.com

Joullian Vineyards

2 Village Drive, Carmel Valley 831.659.8100 | joullian.com

Joyce Vineyards

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.2885 | joycevineyards.com

Mercy Wines

40 W. Carmel Valley Road, Ste. A, Carmel Valley 831.659.4321 | mercywines.com

Parsonage Family Winery

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.7322 | parsonagewine.com

Cima Collina Tasting Room

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.620.0645 | cimacollina.com Award-winning, artisanal wines from small Monterey vineyards. Tasting room is located in a picturesque historic building.

Hallcrest Vineyards

379 Felton Empire Road, Felton 831.335.4441 | hallcrestvineyards.com A family-owned business that takes pride in producing original, organic wines and hard ciders with a taste of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Holman Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room

19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.2640 | holmanranch.com Featuring diverse wines with complex flavors reflective of the Carmel Valley terroir and frequent special events.

Jarman Tasting Room

18 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.298.7300 | jarmanwine.com Holman Ranch’s Jarman Wine is a new premium chardonnay and pinot noir label. $1 from each bottle sold benefits the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation.

Percheron-McFarland

46 4th St., Gonzales 831.675.2311 | percheron-mcfarland.com Dedicated to a world-famous legacy of excellence in California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

San Carlos at 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.626.WINE | scheidvineyards.com

Scheid Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room

1972 Hobson Ave., Greenfield 831.386.0316 | scheidvineyards.com Forty years of success in family winemaking in Salinas Valley.

Storrs Winery

303 Potrero St., Ste. 35, Santa Cruz 831.458.5030 | storrswine.com Handcrafted wines made in the Santa Cruz Mountains; downtown Santa Cruz tasting room open daily.

Windy Oaks Estate

550 Hazel Dell Road, Corralitos 831.786.9463 | windyoaksestate.com New: Su Vecino Court, Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.786.9463 | windyoaksestate.com Unique and fine wines reflecting the terroirs of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

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