PIE IN THE SKY… Is there Heaven without pizza? I think not, and the Treehouse Cafe’s sister restaurant, Pizza Heaven, agrees. Carmel’s newest pizza place is open for business and they welcome all pizza faiths. They have a selection of classic and specialty pizzas, as well as Mediterranean pies, which are more like flatbreads, plus a variety of appetizers, salads and pastas. 8th Avenue between San Carlos and Mission, Carmel. 574-8529, pizzaheavencarmel.com.
CHA-YA WE’RE STILL OPEN… Ariel Wolansky, owner of The Xocolatl Garden, is now also the owner of what was formerly Cha-Ya Tea & Things. She reached out to the original owner, Mitsuko Gammon, when she decided to close the store to retire and focus on life outside the shop. Cha-Ya Boutique and Tea House is now open so you can steep to your heart’s content. Find local teas from Garden of Universe and Zum Zum Tea, baked goods from their neighbors at Parker-Lusseau and an impressive variety of chocolates. 118 Webster St., Monterey. 646-5486, instagram.com/chayamonterey.
GOLD STAR… Congrats to The Sardine Factory, which won the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Gold Award of Excellence. The restaurant was one of the first to receive prestigious DiRoNA recognition back in 1993, and has won every year since. It’s now one of 16 restaurants nationwide to receive the Gold award, and the only one in California. We’ll toast with a glass from The Sardine Factory’s immense wine cellar.
UNCOMMON COMMON… The food truck Wing Uncommon has updated its weekly schedule, so despite the name, you know just where they’ll be. They start the week on Wednesday at Alvarado Street Brewery’s Salinas Taproom location from 4-7:30pm. Fridays find them at La Cocina market in King City from 3:30-7:30pm, and on Sundays at the Marina Farmers Market from 10am-2pm. 737-8244, wingsuncommon.com.
GIGGLES AND GRIGIO… Comanche Cellars is hosting its first stand-up comedy night on Thursday, March 14. Doors open at 5pm so you can get the party started with wine, charcuterie and chocolate before the comedians Steph and Tom Clark bring the laughter. Be careful to sip before the punchlines. Tickets are $30. 412 Alvarado St., Monterey. 747-2244, comanchecellars.com.
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