Sunday, November 30, 2014

Romance at Monterey Restaurants: Tips for Pairing Wine with Meals


Preparing meals for a picnic, however, can be a laborious task so why not take a rain check on the picnic and instead dine at romantic Monterey restaurants like Cafe Fina? Monterey is teeming with all kinds of fish and shellfish; our restaurant turns local seafood into delectable dishes like Fresh Local Abalone. A romantic meal, however, is not complete without great wine to go with it. A good bottle of wine, after all, sets the romantic mood between partners. Couples are in luck if their palates are leaning more toward seafood dishes because several types of wine go great with them.
http://www.cafefina.com/blog/romance-at-monterey-restaurants-tips-for-pairing-wine-with-meals-6.htm

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Let Monterey Seafood Restaurants Take Away Your Stress of Holiday Meal Prep!


What better way to get people to socialize than to have them dig in at the same plate for delicious Monterey seafood meals? Order dishes meant for groups. Better yet, order in combos or platter to get the party going. Christmas is known as a time for spreading good cheer and exchanging gifts, but it's also infamous for being a cause of stress—especially for those in charge of throwing a holiday party. Luckily, they can hold the affair at a seafood restaurant like Cafe Fina. and rest assured that it will be a complete success. Call us today and ask about our private dining options – and let the festivities begin!
http://www.cafefina.com/blog/let-monterey-seafood-restaurants-take-away-your-stress-of-holiday-meal-prep-5.htm

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Crazy for Dungeness Crabs

Central California’s proximity to the Pacific gives the area access to a wide variety of marine life, so it’s no surprise that locals love their seafood. Crabs, in particular, are a special treat around these parts, and the most predominantly featured among them in many restaurants within the area is the Dungeness crab. Although smaller than its Alaskan cousins, the Dungeness crab more than makes up for that with its uniquely sweet flavor.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Monterey Seafood Restaurants Announce Dungeness Crab Season is Here!


According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Dungeness crabs are typically found at depths of about 300 feet on sandy or sand-mud bottoms. Once Dungeness crab season starts, these appetizing crustaceans can be caught for several months in the region. Of course, for those who don’t want to get their hands dirty, there are seafood restaurants in Monterey, CA like Cafe Fina that can prepare for you the most delectable of Dungeness crab dishes. Here are two Dungeness crab recipes sure to be worth your while: Steamed Dungeness crab Steaming Dungeness crabs is a delicate process. Since this recipe calls for most of the flavor to come naturally from the crab itself, every phase of the cooking process must be carefully monitored to ensure perfection. The best restaurants make sure they season the crab lightly to complement its distinct taste.
http://www.cafefina.com/blog/monterey-seafood-restaurants-announce-dungeness-crab-season-is-here-4.htm

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

What to Order from Monterey Restaurants: On Sustainable and Wild Seafood

What better way to enjoy the bounty of the Pacific than by dining at your favorite restaurants in Monterey Bay? Before you stop by local hotspots like Cafe Fina though, you should know to ask where the restaurant got their fish – was it farmed or caught in the wild? For the most part, wild caught salmon are typically healthier and safer than those bred in farms, especially with the rise of controversies regarding fish farming processes. For one, for farmed fish to remain healthy until they are ready for harvesting, certain antibiotics and pesticides are mixed in with their food. These substances include polychlorinated biphenyls, dibutyltin, and polybrominated diphenyl ether. While such compounds keep bacteria at bay, they can also lead to a number of health complications in humans.
http://www.cafefina.com/blog/what-to-order-from-monterey-restaurants-on-sustainable-and-wild-seafood-2.htm