THE MONTEREY COUNTY ARTICHOKE TRAIL

Artichoke Trail Interactive Map

Attractions

• AG VENTURE TOURS PEZZINI FARM WALK: Walk the Pezzini family farm to demystify the artichoke, learning how to cultivate and prepare the vegetable. 460 Nashua Road, Castroville
• WORLD'S LARGEST ARTICHOKE STATUE: 11261 Merritt Street, Castroville

Bars

• PEARL HOUR: Tiger Style cocktail with bourbon, Artichoke Amaro (Carciofo Amaro),Amaro Dilei and blood orange amaro. 214 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey

Events

• ARTICHOKE FESTIVAL: The Artichoke Festival is fun for the whole family, featuring local chef demonstrations, artichoke-inspired food, musical entertainment, wine tasting and contests.
  Held every summer! Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey

Farm Stands and Farmers Markets

• ALISAL CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Tuesday from June to September. 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas
• CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA FARMERS' MARKET: Every Thursday, year-round. Mission Street & 6th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea
• CARMEL FARMERS' MARKET: Every Tuesday from May to September. 3618 The Barnyard, Carmel
• CARMEL VALLEY CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Sunday, year-round. 25 Ford Road at the Community Center, Carmel Valley

• DEL MONTE CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Friday, year-round. Del Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey
• DOWNTOWN SALINAS SATURDAY CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Saturday, year-round. Gabilan Street between Main and Salinas Streets, Salinas
• MARINA EVERYONE'S HARVEST CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Sunday, year-round. 215 Reservation Road, Marina
• NATIVIDAD CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Wednesday from May to October. 1441 Constitution Boulevard, Salinas
• OLD MONTEREY MARKETPLACE: Every Tuesday, year-round. Alvarado Street, Monterey

• OUTDOOR MARKET AT THE RODEO: Every Wednesday, year-round. Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 North Main Street, Salinas
• PACIFIC GROVE CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Monday, year-round. Grand Avenue and Central Avenue, Pacific Grove
• PEZZINI FARMS: Artichoke Cupcake, 460 Nashua Road, Castroville

• SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Friday from May to October. Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, 300 block Main Street, Salinas
• THE POWER PLANT CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET: Every Saturday, year-round. The Power Plant Coffee & Store 7990 CA-1, Moss Landing

Food Trucks

• THE CHOKE COACH: Artichoke Po'boy. 460 Nashua Road, Castroville

Information

• OCEAN MIST FARMS: Ocean Mist Farms started as a small artichoke farm in the Salinas Valley, founded by four Italian immigrants in 1924. Today, the company has grown into the leading grower of fresh artichokes sold in grocery stores and restaurants nationwide.

Restaurants

• BAJA CANTINA & GRILL: Monterey Bay Quesadilla with grilled prawns, artichoke hearts, Jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, tartar, and dill sauce. 7166 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley

• CARMEL'S BISTRO GIOVANNI: Artichoke Hearts deep-fried with lemon aioli. San Carlos between 5th &, 6th Avenue, Carmel-By-The-Sea
• FISH HOPPER: Artichoke Ravioli with spinach, mushroom and tomato sauce. 700 Cannery Row Suite K, Monterey
• FLAHERTY'S SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR: Pacific Crab & Fire-Roasted Artichoke Quesadilla. 6th Avenue between Dolores & San Carlos St, Carmel-by-the-Sea
• FLYING ARTICHOKE: Choke Burger with sautéed sliced artichoke hearts, fresh ground beef, Swiss cheese and basil aioli spread on a sesame bun. 40 Mortensen Avenue, Salinas

• FORGE IN THE FOREST: Roasted Artichoke marinated with balsamic vinegar & charbroiled, served with dijon mustard dip. Junipero Street & SW Corner of, 5th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea
• GIANT ARTICHOKE RESTAURANT: An ode to the artichoke with an entire artichoke menu from nachos to pizza. 11261 Merritt Street, Castroville
• GUSTO HANDCRAFTED PASTA & PIZZA: Artichoke-Fontina Ravioli - Ravioli Carciofi e Fontina - with a black truffle cream sauce, marinated artichoke, white truffle oil. 1901 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside

• JULIA'S VEGETARIAN: Roasted Globe Artichoke served with a vegan garlic and lemon aioli. 1180 Forest Ave F, Pacific Grove
• LITTLE NAPOLI: Fried artichoke crocchette with aioli della casa/ Corner of Dolores & 7th Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea

• OLD FISHERMAN'S GROTTO: Grilled Castroville artichoke marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, served with lemon dill aioli. 39 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
• PHIL'S FISH MARKET & EATERY: Artichoke Provencal with sautéed scallops, shrimp, garlic and wine. 10700 Merritt Street, Castroville

• RESTAURANT AT BIG SUR RIVER INN: Pasta Castroville with fettuccini pasta, artichoke hearts, creamy pesto sauce,
  zuchinni, yellow squash, carrots, and mushrooms. 46800 CA-1, Big Sur

• SALT WOOD KITCHEN AND OYSTERETTE: Artichoke & Dehydrated Lemon Butter, served with Ad Astra olive bread and local sea salt. 3295 Dunes Drive, Marina
• TARPY'S ROADHOUSE: Coal-Roasted Artichoke with blistered tomatoes and lemon-basil pesto. 2999 Monterey Salinas Highway, Monterey
• THE TAP ROOM AT THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH: Crispy Artichoke Hearts & Calamari with green beans, lemon and chipotle aïoli. The Lodge at Pebble Beach, 1700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
• WOODWARD MARINE MARKET: Crispy Artichoke & Prosciutto Sandwich with meyer lemon marmalade, garlic aioli, served with sweet potato fries. 10932 Clam Way, Moss Landing

Shops

• ELROY'S FINE FOODS: Castrochill artichoke-infused salt by Big Sur Salts. 15 Soledad Drive, Monterey
• GIL'S GOURMET: Artichoke & Olive Tapenade. 577 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City
• MONTEREY FARMS AT STAR MARKET: Fresh artichoke hearts hand trimmed and prepared daily in small batches. Sold at Star Market in Salinas. 1275 S Main St, Salinas