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LOCAL SOURCE GUIDE
Spring 2018 LOCAL SOURCE GUIDE
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APPAREL
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.
ART GALLERIES & HOUSEWARES
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.
BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS
Santa Cruz County Bank
sccountybank.com 7775 Soquel Drive, Aptos | 831.662.6000 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, BREWERIES AND TAPROOMS 515 Kitchen & Cocktails
515 Cedar St. | 831.425.5051 515santacruz.com is downtown Santa Cruz rooftop destination for exception craft cocktails also offers a downstairs wine bar and a full dining menu in both locations.
Carmel Private Chef - Chef Christophe Bony and Kelley Lefmann
831.251.0168 | info@carmelprivatechef.com Chef Christophe works with each client’s unique needs, creating menus with local, organic ingredients with utmost quality and integrity and providing in-home meal prep, private parties, cooking classes for groups or individuals. Restaurant consulting and gift certificates available.
e Poke Lab
475 Alvarado St., Monterey 831.200.3474 | thepokelab.com Food truck and other catering formats serving fresh, locally sourced poke bowls.
East End Gastropub
1501 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 831.475.8010 | eastendgastropub.com Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
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.
Trailside Café and Beer Garden
3 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley 831.298.7453 | trailsidecafecv.com Café and beer garden with handcrafted food and a rotating draft selection of 15 beers and one cider plus over 40 bottled selections including Belgian, German and ciders.
West End Tap & Kitchen
334D Ingalls St., Santa Cruz 831.471.8115 | westendtap.com Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
CATERING
an epicurious lifestyle
104 Bronson St., Ste. 13, Santa Cruz 831.588.7772 | anepicuriouslifestyle.com An epicurious lifestyle is an event-based commercial kitchen and dining space in Santa Cruz.
Aqua Terra
529 Central Ave., Pacific Grove 831.657.9790 | aquaterraculinary.com Fresh and seasonal food ideas, rooted in sustainability.
DESIGNERS
Dina Clark Design
831.466.9843 | dinaclarkdesign.com A Central Coast graphic design studio for logos, labels, illustrations and websites.
EDUCATION
Monterey Peninsula College Hospitality Program
831.646.4123 | mjansen@mpc.edu e MPC Hospitality Program, chaired by Molly Jansen, offers students an opportunity to earn a certificate, associate’s degree or credits for transfer to a fouryear institution to pursue a rewarding career in culinary arts and hospitality.
Camp Vintage Antique Show
Saturday June 9th 8am–4pm Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley info@campvintage.com | FB: @campvintage Cool vintage kitchen gear and farmhouse treasures will be among the finds at this must-attend event for antique lovers; the reopened Farm Stand will offer breakfast and lunch items.
FARMS, RANCHES, CSAS AND CFSS 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 on weekends 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.
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.
MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.384.5313 | mrwmd.org Provides local businesses recycling and a chance to convert food scraps into green energy and compost through its Organics to Energy Program; offers consumers recycling services, workshops and home composting supplies.
Sambrailo Packaging
800 Walker St., Watsonville 831.724.7581 | sambrailo.com Packaging solutions from our hands to your farm.
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
1440 Multiversity
800 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley 844.544.1440 | 1440.org e nation’s newest immersive learning center located among the ancient redwoods on a 75-acre campus. Join us for personal growth, professional development, and health 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.
La Vie
101 Kennedy Drive, Capitola 831.316.0875 | drinklavie.com Small batch probiotic wellness drinks, juice cleanses, and almond milks available online and locally at La Vie’s Capitola Tasting Room and Santa Cruz farmers’ markets.
Woman’s Wellspring
Stephanie Taylor, M.D., Ph.D. 26365 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Ste. F, Carmel 831.622.1995 | womanswellspring.com A new approach to health care based on personal and community wellness.
HOME IMPROVEMENT/REUSE STORES
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. Proceeds build affordable homes, community and hope locally.
Last Chance Mercantile/MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.264.6900 | mrwmd.org A convenient drop-off location for reusable goods that also offers an ever-changing array of affordable, preowned and salvaged items for purchase.
HOTELS AND RESORTS
L’Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde Street and 7th Avenue, Carmel-by- theSea 831.624.8578 | laubergecarmel.com A romantic, full-service boutique, Relais & Chateau hotel is within walking distance of all that Carmel-bythe-Sea has to offer, including the iconic Carmel Beach.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 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 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.
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.
Pebble Beach Resorts
17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach 866.935.6341 | pebblebeach.com Stunning views, legendary golf, diverse and exceptional cuisine and luxury accommodations are all part of the world-renowned Pebble Beach experience.
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.
MEDIA
90.3 KAZU
100 Campus Center, Building 201, Room 317, Seaside 831.582.5298 I kazu.org Public radio for the Monterey Bay area.
KZSC
Santa Cruz, 88.1FM 831.459.2811 | kzsc.org College radio broadcasting from UC Santa Cruz. Tune in for music, news, public affairs, sports, and more!
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.
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 Road, Del Rey Oaks 831.920.1231 | drogardens.com
Drought Resistant Nursery
850 Park Ave., Monterey 831.375.2120 | droughtresistant.com
e Garden Co.
2218 Mission St., Santa Cruz 831.429.8424 | thegardenco.com
Griggs Nursery
9220 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel 831.626.0680 | griggsnursery.com
Hidden Gardens Nursery
7765 Soquel Dr., Aptos 831.688.7011
Lakeside Nursery
190 Espinosa Road, Salinas 831.632.2100 | lakesidenursery.net
J. Murphy Lumber
10 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.2291 | facebook.com/m.j.murphylumberhardware
Martins’ Irrigation
420 Olympia Ave., Seaside 831.394.4106 | martinsirrigation.com
McShane’s Landscape Supply
115 Monterey Salinas Hwy., Salinas 831.455.1876 | mcshaneslandscape.com
Mountain Feed & Farm
9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond 831.336.8876 | mountainfeed.com
Plant Works
7945 Hwy. 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 Road, 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 Road, Carmel 831.624.3482 | valleyhillsnursery.net
MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina 831.384.5313 | mrwmd.org Provider of 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 the on-site 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.
REAL ESTATE
Courtney G. Jones/Carmel Realty Co.
Dolores Street between 7th and 8th Avenues 831.233.4839 | courtneygjones.com Courtney@carmelrealtycompany.com Family-owned firm offering local luxury real estate experts with a reputation for integrity, longevity and excellence.
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. 53.
SPECIALTY FOOD AND DRINK PURVEYORS
Big Sur Salts
PO Box 546, Big Sur bigsursalts@gmail.com | bigsursalts.com Craft salts that bring the color, tastes and aromas of Big Sur to you.
Food Lounge
1001 Center St., Santa Cruz scfoodlounge.com A dynamic community venue for food, art and entertainment; also available for private events, meetings, fundraisers and parties.
e Meatery
1534 Fremont Blvd, Seaside 831.656.8810 | themeatery.us A friendly and modern chef-owned and run artisanal butchery providing housemade charcuterie, sustainably and ethically raised meats as well as sandwiches and other prepared foods to eat in or take out. Catering also available.
Monterey Farms
1354 Dayton St., Ste. I, Salinas 831.757.7297 | montereyfarmsartichokes.com Small, locally owned and operated producer of fresh prepared artichoke hearts for use by chefs and home cooks.
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.
Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets
831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org Lincoln and Cedar streets, Santa Cruz 21511 E. Cliff Drive, Live Oak 2801 Mission St., Santa Cruz 120 Russell Ave., Felton Scotts Valley Community Center, Scotts Valley For more than 25 years Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets (SCCFM) has been committed to your health and to the health of the local economy.
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.
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.
TRAVEL
Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
401 Camino El Estero, Monterey 888.221.1010 | seemonterey.com Tourism information for Monterey County.
WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS
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.
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.
Talbott Vineyards
25 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley 831.659.3500 | talbottvineyards.com Enjoy renowned, award-winning pinots and chardonnays on the sunny terrace or spacious interior of Talbott’s tasting room in the heart of beautiful Carmel Valley.