WINTER 2016 LOCAL SOURCE GUIDE

Edible Monterey Bay Winter 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!

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.

BREWERIES AND TAPROOMS

East Cliff Brewing

21517 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz 831.713.5540 facebook.com/east-cliff-brewing-company Neighborhood brewery specializing in British-style, caskconditioned ales.

East End Gastropub

1501 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 831.475.8010 | eastendgastropub.com Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.

Grillin & Chillin Alehouse and Brewery

401 McCray Street, Ste. B24, Hollister 831.637.2337 | facebook.com/GrillinChillinAlehouse “Drink well and Eat Well” is the motto of this alehouse where the proprietors brew handcrafted beer and offer more than 40 beers on tap and gourmet pub food as well.

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.

Pour Taproom

110 Cooper St., Ste. B, Santa Cruz 831.535.7007 | pourtaproom.com is novel taproom allows you to pour your own from the 70 beers on tap and several kegs of beer—and then pay by the ounce!

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.

Trailside Café and Beer Garden

3 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley 831.298.7453 | www.trailsidecafecv.com e emphasis is on local craft beer at this café and beer garden with a rotating draft selection of 15 beers and one cider plus more than 40 bottled selections.

90.3 KAZU

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

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.

EVENTS

Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest 2017

March 16–19, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.622.5909 | gourmetfestcarmel.com Four day foodie extravaganza featuring an exclusive roster of Relais & Châteaux Chefs and wine estates.

West End Tap & Kitchen

334D Ingalls St., Santa Cruz 831.471.8115 | westendtap.com Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.

BUILDERS AND DESIGNERS

Dina Clark Design

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

Monterey Bay Builders

P.O. Box 366, Carmel Valley 831.659.9110 | montereybaybuildersinc.com Since 1989, Eric Barstad has successfully taken on ambitious and complex projects, delivering the highest level of general contracting and construction management services for his clientele.

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.

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

ACF - American Culinary Federation

Monterey Bay Chapter P.O. Box 7034, Carmel montereybaychefs.org A non-profit association of professional chefs, cooks, bakers, home enthusiasts and business associates in the foodservice and hospitality industry, our chapter focuses on continued education and participates in many local community events.

Habitat for Humanity/ReStore

4230 Gigling Road, Seaside 831.899.1362 | habitatsc.org 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, with proceeds going to build affordable homes, community and hope locally.

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.

Live Earth Farm

831.763.2448 | liveearthfarm.net Watsonville based farm committed to sustainable food through a CSA with locations throughout the region, 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.

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 people-safe 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.

HEALINGANDWELLNESS

Acubloom

833CassSt.,Monterey 831.383.9652|acubloom.com Healingsimply,simplyhealingwithKristanRoth,a healerwithmorethan20yearsofexperienceinacupunctureandanumberofothermodalities.

HOTELS AND RESORTS

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- the-Sea has to offer, including the iconic Carmel Beach.

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.

InterContinental e Clement Monterey

750 Cannery Row, Monterey 831.375.4500 | ictheclementmonterey.com e premier luxury hotel in the heart of Cannery Row, situated right next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and overlooking the pristine Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

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.

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.

RECREATION

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.

Sanderlings/Seascape Beach Resort

1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos 831.662.7120 | sanderlingsrestaurant.com Overlooking the Monterey Bay, this beachside all-suite hotel is only 12 miles from the Santa Cruz Wharf, but with a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and hot tubs, and a great restaurant, you may see no reason to leave the hotel.

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

finedininglovers.com Mineral waters from Italy available at fine markets and restaurants throughout the area.

Yogi Tea

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

NURSERIES, LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN SUPPLIES

DIG Gardens

420 Water 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.

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. 47. SPECIALTY FOOD AND DRINK 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 St., Santa Cruz scfoodlounge.com A dynamic, community-minded venue featuring local artisanal products, special events, a bar and the products and services of resident collaborators Fogline Farm, Kickin’ Chicken, La Marea of the Sea, Lifestyle Culinary Arts, Ocean 2 Table and Tanglewood.

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.

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.

La Sirena Nouveau & Vintage

328D Ingalls St., Santa Cruz 831.427.2766 | lasirenaantiques.com La Sirena has assembled the most eclectic selection of wonderful treasures, decor and boutique clothing, all nestled on Santa Cruz’s hip Westside.

Last Chance Mercantile/MRWMD

14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.264.6900 | mrwmd.org Last Chance Mercantile provides convenient dropoff for reusable goods and an ever-changing inventory of affordable, preowned and salvaged items for purchase.

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.

Sojourn Box

Santa Cruz 831.566.7136 | sojournbox.com Curated gift boxes featuring local artisan products.

WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS

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.

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 Place, Carmel Valley 831.652.3020 | bigsurvineyards.com

Bunter Spring Winery

9 Del Fino 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 Del Fino 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.

McIntyre Tasting Studio

169 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel 831.626.6268 | mcintyrevineyards.com Small lot wines that embody the mountainous, maritime terroir.

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.

Taste Morgan

e Crossroads Carmel 204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.626.3700 | morganwinery.com e Taste Morgan visitors’ center brings the Lee family’s history and artisanal, vineyard-centric winemaking craft to life through a relaxed tasting experience.