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A tour of Pajaro’s culinary spots continues the momentum of attention to the tiny town.
Opinion

A tour of Pajaro’s culinary spots continues the momentum of attention to the tiny town.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Oct 24, 2025

Celia Jiménez here. I've been thinking about Pajaro for two reasons: One, I read the update from my colleague Erik Chalhoub about the County o…

With the holiday season coming to an end, bakeries prepare for one last tasty tradition.
Arts & Culture

With the holiday season coming to an end, bakeries prepare for one last tasty tradition.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Jan 2, 2025

January 6 marks the end of the long holiday season. It’s time to take down the tree and decorations. But it’s also a day for one last celebration.

Paris Bakery sold, but as the new owner takes over expect nothing to change.
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Paris Bakery sold, but as the new owner takes over expect nothing to change.

  • Dave Faries
  • Feb 27, 2024

Paris Bakery is under new ownership, but regulars may not notice a difference.

Monterey County’s bakeries have plenty of spooky, seasonal sweets on offer.
Eat + Drink

Monterey County’s bakeries have plenty of spooky, seasonal sweets on offer.

  • Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
  • Oct 26, 2023

This means colorfully decorated cookies, spooky cakes and fall flavors…

Pumpkin spice latte? Not so fast, say the folks at Ad Astra.
Eat + Drink

Pumpkin spice latte? Not so fast, say the folks at Ad Astra.

  • Dave Faries
  • Oct 20, 2023

Ron Mendoza and his team at Ad Astra Bread Co. refuse to be bound by convention. Although convention demands they dole out pumpkin spice—being…

Pajaro is a small town, but its restaurants and bakeries pack a lot of flavor.
Eat + Drink

Pajaro is a small town, but its restaurants and bakeries pack a lot of flavor.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • May 11, 2023

Little by little, life is returning to normal in Pajaro. After the Pajaro River levee broke on March 11, thousands of residents in the small N…

Purveyor of British meat pies draws long lines to its opening day.
Eat + Drink

Purveyor of British meat pies draws long lines to its opening day.

  • Dave Faries
  • Aug 2, 2022

“I think we’re going to run out.”

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