These purveyors offer some of the finest local, seasonal and sustainable products in the region. They also advertise in Edible Monterey Bay; please drop by for a free copy and tell them that we sent you!
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.
de sola.barnes architects
Big Sur/Carmel
831.624.2165 | desolabarnes.com
Kenneth Chrisman Construction
8730 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.238.2783 | kennethchrismanconstruction.com
Full-service, custom remodeling with aesthetic and ecological values.
Emanate Design
Santa Cruz
831.428.3225 | emanatedesign.com
Residential interior design firm specializing in sustainable finishes and cabinetry made locally from responsibly forested wood.
Salinas Valley Kitchen & Bath
1368 S. Main St., Salinas
831.422.9900 | svkb.com
A local, experienced team with a passion for eclectic kitchen and bath design.
Santa Cruz Kitchen & Bath
1824 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
831.426.9600 | sckb.com
A local, experienced team with a passion for eclectic kitchen and bath design.
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.
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.
EDUCATION AND NONPROFITS
Habitat for Humanity/Restore
719 Swift Street, Santa Cruz
831.824.4704 | habitatsc.org
MRWMD Organics to Energy Program
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina
831.384.5313 | organicstoenergy.org | mrwmd.org
Fueling a more sustainable future by transforming waste into energy.
EVENTS
Camp Vintage Antique Show
8am–4pm, Saturdays June 13 and Sept. 26
Earthbound Farm Stand
7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.375.6546 | CampVintage.org
The place to scout for treasures, from rustic relics to 20th-century cool.
Pebble Beach Food & Wine
April 9–12, 2015
Pebble Beach
866.907.3663 | pbfw.com
A four-day epicurean food and wine event that assembles 75 of the world’s best chefs and 250 of the world’s best wineries.
EVENT PLANNING
Lux & Jasper
831.566.0157 | luxjasper.com
An event coordinator and designer offering regal ambiance and luxury in any space.
FARMS, RANCHES, CSAs AND CFSs
Earthbound Farm
Retail: 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.625.6219 | ebfarm.com
The country’s largest organic grower, now celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Rd., Watsonville
831.722.1056 | gizdich-ranch.com
A third-generation farm and bakery-café specializing in heirloom apples, berries, juice and pie.
Inzana Ranch
Hughson
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
(Formally 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.
Route 1 Farms
Santa Cruz, offered through CSA and farmers’ markets
831.426.1075 | route1farms.com
A grower of high-quality organic produce on the Central Coast for more than twenty-five years.
Thomas Farm
P.O. Box 392, Aptos
831.768.7262 | thomasfarmorganic.com
Sustainable grower of a diversity of organic produce and cut flowers.
GREEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Blade Tech
831.917.1330 | sean@bladetechusa.com
Professional knife sharpening services and sales; offering high-quality knives, holsters, belts and accessories for purchase.
Eco Carmel
San Carlos between 7th and 8th,
Carmel-by-the-Sea
831.624.1222 | ecocarmel.com
Carmel’s source for green living and natural health resources.
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.
HOTELS AND RESORTS
L’Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde St. and 7th Ave.,
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.
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.
MEDIA
90.3 KAZU
100 Campus Center, Building 201,
Room 317, Seaside | 831.582.5298 | kazu.org
Public radio for the Monterey Bay area.
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.
Farm Fuel Inc.
275 Coward Road, Watsonville
831.763.3950 | farmfuelinc.com
A farmer-owned company dedicated to developing affordable, low-impact, biological solutions to agricultural and energy challenges.
Gardner & Bloome Organic Fertilizers & Soils
Local distributors:
Aptos Landscape Supply
5035 Freedom Blvd., Aptos
831.688.6211 | aptoslandscapesupply.com
Drought Resistant Nursery
850 Park Ave., Monterey
831.375.2120 | droughtresistant.com
Griggs Nursery
9220 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.626.0680 | griggsnursery.com
Martin’s Irrigation
420 Olympia Ave., Seaside
831.394.4106 | martinsirrigation.com
M.J. Murphy Lumber
10 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.2291
Mountain Feed & Farm Supply
9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831.336.8876 | mountainfeed.com
San Lorenzo Garden Center
235 River St., Santa Cruz | 831.423.0223
Seaside Garden Center
1177 San Pablo Ave., Seaside
831.393.0400 | seasidegardencenter.com
Valley Hills Nursery
7440 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.624.3482 | valleyhillsnursery.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
L+G LLP, Attorneys at Law
318 Cayuga St., Salinas
831.754.2444 | lg-attorneys.com
A Central Coast law firm specializing in agriculture, food safety, land use, business
and real estate.
REAL ESTATE
Courtney G. Jones/Carmel Realty Co.
Dolores Street between 7th and 8th
831.233.4839 | CourtneyGJones.com
Family-owned firm offering local luxury real estate experts with a reputation for integrity, longevity and excellence.
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
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.
El Salchichero
402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz
831.423.6328 | elsalchichero.com
An artisanal and chef-inspired butchery sourcing local and sustainably raised meats for the conscious consumer.
Just Cake
712 Capitola Ave., Capitola
831.345.9838 | justcake.com
Extraordinary wedding and celebration cakes by award-winning pastry chef, Marina Sousa.
Lula’s Chocolates
2 Harris Court, Ste. B-6, Monterey
831.655.8527 | lulas.com
Lula’s Chocolates offers all-natural premium gift chocolate made on the Monterey Peninsula.
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.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
102 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel
831.293.8773 | nothingbundtcakes.com
Home-kitchen-style bakery with modern taste, providign all-natural, fresh-baked, delicious cakes of all kinds.
Perfectly Pressed Juice Bar ‘N’ Eatery
961 W. Alisal St., Salinas
1123 Fremont Blvd., Seaside
831.998.8770 | perfectlypressedjuice.com
Delivering nutritious juices that help people achieve great health and a happier life; reservations for parties available at Seaside location.
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
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
The local dairy and fine food distributor for businesses.
The True Olive Connection
106 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz
831.458.6457 | trueoliveconnection.com
7960 Soquel Drive, Suite C, Aptos
831.612.6932 | trueoliveconnection.com
Local providers of gourmet extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar and healthy skin and body care.
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.
SPECIALTY SHOPS AND GALLERIES
Amoureuse
1119 Soquel Ave., Seabright
831.423.7363
Open Tues.–Sat. 10:30am–5:30pm
Lingerie and feminine gifts with personality and style.
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.
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.
Great Infusions
317 Potrero St., Ste. A, Santa Cruz
831.458.3568 | greatinfusions.com
We support specialty coffee by providing the finest espresso machines, coffee makers and accessories.
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.
Petite Provence
506 Bay Ave., Capitola
831.462.2120 | petiteprovence.com
Tablecloths and household accessories made in Provence, France.
Sea Breeze Gallery
The Mercantile | 115 San Jose Ave., Ste. D, Capitola
831.359.7311 | seabreezegallery.net
Featuring local artists and local gourmet foods.
Seven Bridges Cooperative
325A River St., Santa Cruz
831.454.9665 | breworganic.com
The local source for certified-organic homebrew ingredients and equipment.
WELLNESS
Health & Water Store
1180 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove
831.373.8933
Providing purified water and supplements.
Network Chiropractic Wellness Center
149 Josephine St., Ste. A, Santa Cruz
831.459.8434 | spinalsense.com
Serving Santa Cruz families since 1992 with gentle chiropractic care for all.
Thrive
2840 Park Ave., Soquel
831.515.8699 | thrivenatmed.com
Wellness center providing naturopathic and holistic health care to California’s Central Coast.
Tree House Treats
Tree of Health, Redwood Village,
9099 Soquel Drive, Aptos
831.345.1476 | treehousetreats.org
Practitioners of Theragem light therapy for pain reduction and promotion of circulation and tissue repair.
WINERIES, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES
AND TASTING ROOMS
Armitage Wines
105 Post Office Drive, Ste. C, Aptos
831.708.2874 | armitagewines.com
Award-winning, handcrafted wines produced in the Santa Cruz Mountains with a focus on Pinot Noir.
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
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 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley
831.298.7526 | idlehourwinery.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
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.
Hahn Family Wines Tasting Room
37700 Foothill Road, Soledad
831.678.4555 | hahnwinery.com
Hahn Family Winery produces diverse and unique Monterey wines of distinction.
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.
Lúpulo
233 Cathcart St., Santa Cruz
831.454.8306 | lupulosc.com
A craft beer café that specializes in unique craft beers, ciders and meads and features a creative tapas menu.
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
Santa Cruz | nubobrew.com
A Bohemian and Bavarian-influenced microbrewery in Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point neighborhood. (As of press time was set to open in March.)
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.
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 innovative seasonal beers, hard ciders, draught root beer and kombucha.
Sante Arcangeli
216-A Stage Road, Pescadero
831.406.1262 | santewinery.com
Boutique producer of pinot noir and chardonnay from the Santa Cruz Mountains and Sonoma Coast, with a winery in Aromas and tasting room in Pescadero.
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.
Talbott Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Winery and Tasting Room
1380 River Road, Salinas
831.675.0942 | talbottvineyards.com
Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room
Pilot Road at Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley
831.659.3500 | talbottvineyards.com
Talbott Vineyards devotes itself to handcrafting world-class wines using only the most exceptional raw materials.
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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