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Comfort food and fine dining don't always go hand in hand, but a relatively new restaurant in Monterey proves that these two dining traditions can comfortably cohabitate. The restaurant, 1833, which opened in the summer of 2011, has quickly become one of the focal points of Monterey's culinary scene, which is due in no small part to t Read More

In the last few years, a demand for locally and responsibly sourced food has swept across California, and a new tasting menu at one of Monterey's top restaurants has embraced the trend. Sierra Mar, a nationally regarded fine dinging venue in picturesque Big Sur, has introduced a new tasting menu that incorporates carefully foraged seafood and seas Read More

When Zagat released its 2012 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant Survey, a surprise entrant appeared in the list's coveted top five. Typically, the top spots are reserved for Bay Area haute-cuisine stalwarts like Chez Panisse and Manresa. However, Aubergine, a meteorically rising restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea that didn't even appear on the Read More

One of the benefits of living close to a coast is the abundance of fresh food that emerges from the water daily. Coastal communities benefit from their proximity to the sea due to the large number of fine-dining establishments that hug the shoreline and offer some of the freshest food money can buy. Few regions exemplify this more than Monterey, C Read More

As the local eating trend gains steam and more celebrity chefs tout the benefits of farm-fresh produce, the CSA movement has substantially increased its number of adherents across the country. Standing for Community Supported Agriculture, these small farms provide customers with weekly or monthly shares of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy Read More

Monterey is known for many things: fine living, elegant luxury homes and engaged, fun-loving residents. Of course, it is also known for another famous citizen - the sardine. For centuries, this small fish has been a staple of the cuisine and culture of the picturesque peninsula. It is fitting, therefore, that the city hosts a festival each year to Read More

Cheese serves a variety of purposes, as it can be part of a delectable appetizer, a top-notch complement to a dinner or perhaps an entire meal on its own. Monterey stands apart for its gourmet cheese offerings, and several restaurants and shops throughout the area give visitors the chance to experience a wide selection of options. The Cheese Shop Read More