Summer 2023

per pizzas are the most popular ones. Of the pastas, the bucatini car- bonara, the lasagna and the pappardelle are favorites.The grilled pork chop and the lamb filets are often ordered as well. I also joined the Blue Zones Project. [Noted on the menu are Blue Zones inspired dishes. Blue Zones is a community-wide well-being initiative designed to make it easier to make healthy choices while dining out, with plant-based, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options indicated on the menu.] Q: What is the overall feeling you wish your dining guests to expe- rience at Patria? A: I want them to come in here and feel like they are in Europe, because this is a European restaurant. I want them to enjoy their com- pany and relax as it’s not a fine dining establishment, it’s a bistro, a more casual place to enjoy…I’ve enjoyed cooking my whole life, and when I see the smiles on people’s faces here, I win. I also want to say that the City of Salinas has helped me a lot and I’m very happy with the support from the local people. We are in the stage after the pandemic where things are going to get better and better. Patria is located at 228 Main Street in Salinas. For more information, visit www.patria.top-cafes.com or call 831/424-5555. Exquisite Dining Experience Seasonally InspiredMenus Hand-craftedCocktails A Coastal Roots Hospitality Restaurant Come SeeWhat Everyone is Talking About at Our HistoricMonterey Firehouse! 414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA ( 831)648-8880 Montrio.com RedHouse 662 L IG HTHOUSE AVENUE, PAC IFI C G ROVE, CA 831.643.1060 Cafe 190 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 3