STRAWBERRY BLAST… Feb. 27 was National Strawberry Day, but Café Carmel is continuing the celebrations through March 3. They have all the strawberry classics – shortcake and chocolate-covered and tarts and more treats made with this seasonally celebrated berry. Ocean and Mission, Carmel. 624-3870, cafecarmel.com.
SNACKS BY THE SEA… There is a new beach-adjacent cafe in town. 831 Beach Kitchen is open and ready to meet your caffeine and food needs. From soups and salads to coffee beverages and baked goods, they have what you need to get you through the day. 1098 Del Monte Ave., Monterey. instagram.com/831beachkitchen.
BAKED GOOD… There is a new owner of Paris Bakery, but expect the same beloved pastries, cookies and sandwiches at the Monterey and Seaside locations. “The bakers are all staying on,” says Vivianne Borges, who has been heading operations for the family business started by her father, master baker Jackie Jegat. “It’s the same name, the same recipes.” Read more at mcweekly.com/food_wine.
MORE TO MANGIA… Rudolfo’s Café, known for Italian offerings like homemade pastas and pizzas, is adding brunch to their repertoire. Friday and Saturday they now serve from 11am to 2pm. In addition to staple menu items, they have coffee drinks and brunchy bevvys. Is there any better way to start the day than with a mimosa? If you’re wondering why this isn’t also on Sundays then you must not have discovered Heatwaves yet. Do yourself a favor and look into it. 543 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 920-1381, rudolfoscafe.com.
NEW YET NOT… Though Monterey Donuts isn’t new, their social media presence is – and so are some menu items. Keep an eye on their new Instagram page to keep up with menu additions, like the spicy brunch’wich. 2440 N. Fremont St., Monterey. 333-0281, instagram.com/monterey.donuts.
SHOP AND CHOP… Head to Everyone’s Harvest’s Marina Farmers Market on Sunday, March 3 for a cooking demonstration starting at noon with Chef Rondi Robinson. Learn to make a healthy Buddha bowl, mostly with produce that can be bought at the market (handy). Grab the ingredients to make your own nutritious, locally sourced meal at home. 215 Reservation Road, Marina. 384-6961, everyonesharvest.org.
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