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LOCAL SOURCE GUIDE
Edible Monterey Bay Fall 2016 LOCAL SOURCE GUIDE
ese businesses offer some of the best local, seasonal and sustainable products in the region. ey 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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BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS
Santa Cruz County Bank
7775Soquel Drive, Aptos 831.662.6000| sccountybank.com 819Bay Ave., Capitola | 831.464.5300 720Front St., Santa Cruz | 831.457.5000 4604Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley 831.461.5000 595Auto Center Drive, Watsonville | 831.761.7600 A leading community business lender and full-service bank of choice for locals.
BREWERIES AND TAPROOMS
East Cliff Brewing
21517East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz 831.713.5540 Neighborhood brewery specializing in British style, Cask conditioned ales.
East End Gastropub
1501 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 831.475.8010 | eastendgastropub.com Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
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 craft brewery featuring wildly imaginative seasonal beers, hard ciders, draught root beer and kombucha.
West End Tap & Kitchen
334D Ingalls St., Santa Cruz 831.471.8115 | westendtap.com Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
DESIGNERS
Dina Clark Design
831.466.9843| dinaclarkdesign.com A Central Coast graphic design studio for logos, labels, illustrations and websites.
CATERING
Aqua Terra
529Central Ave., Pacific Grove 831.657.9790| aquaterraculinary.com Fresh and seasonal food ideas, rooted in sustainability.
Carried Away
7564Soquel Drive, Aptos 831.685.3926| carriedawayfoods.com Seasonally driven and organic prepared foods and catering operating for 25 years in the Aptos Center.
LionFish SupperClub
Santa Cruz | lionfishsc.com Lionfish is ready to serve your guests the same locavore delights that have generated a passionate following for its own events.
EDUCATION AND NONPROFITS
Habitat for Humanity / ReStore
4230Gigling Rd., Seaside 831.899.1362| habitatsc.org 719Swift 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.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Seafood Watch Program 886 Cannery Row, Monterey 831.648.4800 | seafoodwatch.org Seafood Watch’s recommendations help businesses and consumers choose seafood that is fished or farmed in ways that minimize impact on the environment.
Quail Hollow Kitchens
235 Crown Drive, Ben Lomond 831.609.6226 | quailhollowkitchens.com Specializing in courses for the home cook including artisanal recipes, as well as French and American classics using homegrown and locally farmed organic herbs, vegetables and eggs.
Camp Vintage
Saturday Sept. 24, 8am–4pm Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel 831.375.6546 | campvintage.org e place to scout for treasures, from rustic antiques to 20th-century cool.
Corralitos Open Farm Tour
Sunday Oct. 9, 10am–4pm 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville and 10 Corralitos farms | openfarmtours.com Meet your farmers and learn new skills through this free self-guided tour of 10 Corralitos family-owned farms. Related demos, music and kids’ activities to be held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Monterey Symphony - Symphony of Flavors
October 2016 - May 2017 831.646.8511 | montereysymphony.org A pre-show party pairing local musicians with featured local wine, beer, and tasty bites.
FARMS, RANCHES, CSAS AND CFSS
Earthbound Farm
Retail: 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel 831.625.6219 | ebfarm.com e 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.
Live Earth Farm
831.763.2448 | liveearthfarm.net Watsonville based, with a new farm stand 10am–3pm Saturdays at 1275 Green Valley Road and CSA pickup throughout the Monterey Bay and South Bay regions. Committed to sustainable food through a CSA, farmers’ markets and on-farm farm stand and 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
CSF, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties 831.345.5153 | localcatchmontereybay.com A community-supported fishery connecting local fishers and sustainable seafood consumers.
Serendipity Farms
U-Picks and CSA: Several Monterey County locations 831.726.9432 | serendipityorganics.com Award-winning organic vegetables, herbs and flowers on 20 acres in Carmel Valley and Aromas.
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.
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 acupuncture and a number of other modalities.
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 on-site 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
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-bythe-Sea 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.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTERS
S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna
www.finedininglovers.com Mineral waters from Italy available at fine markets and restaurants throughout the area.
NURSERIES, LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN SUPPLIES
DIG Gardens
420Water St., Santa Cruz 831.466.3444| diggardensnursery.com A garden shop unlike any other: organic, bohemian, modern style from Santa Cruz.
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.
MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.384.5313 | mrwmd.org e 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.
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 more than 24 years.
Plant Landscape Design
2801 S. Main St., Soquel 831.476.1895 | plantlandscapedesign.com Full-service landscaping company: design, build, maintain, serving greater Monterey Bay.
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.
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
704Soquel 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. 47. SPECIALTY FOOD AND DRINK PURVEYORS
Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand and Organic Kitchen
7250Carmel 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.
e 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.
e 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.
Annieglass
310Harvest Drive, Watsonville 831.761.2041x21 | 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.
Last Chance Mercantile/MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.264.6900 | mrwmd.org e 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.
Madrigal
Carmel Plaza, Mission between Ocean and 7th, Carmel-by- the-Sea | 831.624.3477 Offering attire for men and women who prefer a classic look.
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.
Seven Bridges Cooperative
325A River St., Santa Cruz 831.454.9665 | breworganic.com e local source for certified-organic homebrew ingredients and equipment.
WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS
Beauregard Vineyards
10Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz 831.425.7777| beauregardvineyards.com Sustainably produced wines expressing the terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains through minimal impact winemaking.
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
Big Sur Vineyards Tasting Room
3 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley 831.652.3020 | bigsurvineyards.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
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
JoullianVineyards
2VillageDrive,CarmelValley 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.
McIntyre Tasting Studio
169 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel 831.626.6268 | mcintyrevineyards.com Small lot wines that embody the mountainous, maritime terroir.
Percheron-McFarland
464thSt.,Gonzales 831.675.2311|percheron-mcfarland.com Dedicatedtoaworld-famouslegacyofexcellencein CaliforniaPinotNoirandChardonnay.
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.