Blue Zones Project Approved
Restaurants
Restaurant meals can weigh us down or lift us up. The typical entrée in an American restaurant weighs in at 1,000 calories. For the average adult, eating one meal away from home per week translates to gaining about two additional pounds a year. The Blue Zones Project Approved™ restaurants below have demonstrated a commitment to offering smarter choices to their customers.
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Aki Fresh Mex
Marina, CA, 93933
Chef Isabel Escorcia owner of Aki Fresh Mex offers a variety of delicious plant-based dishes from their Blue Zones Inspired menu. From their Calabacitas Mexicana’s to their Aki Fresh Veggie Tacos served with Chef Isabel’s home-made salsa.
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Angelina's Bakery Deli & Café
Seaside, CA, 93955
Angelina’s Bakery Deli & Café is a local and family-owned bakery with a mission to provide quality service to each and every one of their valued customers. Stop by and check out their Blue Zones Inspired menu that offers delicious plant-based dishes for breakfast, lunch, and options for little Blue Angels!
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Coffee Mia Brew Bar and Cafe
Marina, CA, 93933
Coffee Mia Brew Bar and Café is a local coffee shop located in Marina, CA. This shop has its own personality and is a great stop to get a healthy bite to go. Everything at Coffee Mia is made from scratch with the finest and freshest ingredients as well as a whole lot of love...so you know it tastes good!
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Cultura Hidalgo y Oaxaca
Salinas, CA, 93905
Chefs Martha Tapia and Roman Monjaraz will welcome you with Norma Ramirez to taste their Tlayuda Vegana, Huarache Tostadita and other culinary delights. Go discover their creative cuisine on their outdoor patio or takeout.
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Del Monte Cafe
Seaside, CA, 93955
Del Monte Café located in Seaside is a family owned and family-run restaurant that offers delicious homemade breakfast and lunch! On their Blue Zones Inspired menu you can find plant-based dishes from their Garden Bowl made with fresh vegetables to options such as the Monkey Toast available on their now available kids’ menu.
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Drummond Culinary Academy
Salinas, CA, 93907
Under the direction of Executive Chef, Estevan Jimenez ("EJ") the Drummond Culinary Students prepare and serve the meals every Friday evening. Blue Zones Inspired dishes will change every time the menu is updated!
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Eagle Restaurant
Salinas, CA, 93901
Eagle restaurant is a gem in one of the most unlikely of locations. Serving authentic Chinese cuisine, Eagle surpasses your expectations in price, quantity, taste, and service. If you are looking for great food in a clean, relaxed place, look no further.
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El Cantaro Vegan Restaurant
Monterey, CA, 93940
Fresh Mexican Homemade Cooking. Healthy, Flavorful and they'll even please the Meat Eaters.
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Emma's Bakery and Cafe
Salinas, CA, 93901
Emma's Bakery and Cafe offers scrumptious cuisine to their diners that can be enjoyed in their restaurant or in the comfort of your home. Their menu features many mouth-watering dishes and scratch-made specials.
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Fountain Court Cafe
Monterey, CA, 93942
The Fountain Court, just inside the entrance of Community Hospital, offers freshly made food, snacks, coffee, and drinks for Community Hospital staff, visitors, and some patients. It is located next to the picturesque fountain that has a large atrium feel and where those visiting can see and sit next to the iconic Community Hospital koi fish. Employees and customers of the Fountain Court can find Blue Zones Inspired dishes throughout the menu. These delicious options range from a Veggie Hummus Sandwich to a Cowboy Caviar Salad served with a side of vegan chipotle cashew cream. The menu also includes healthy options for kids.
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Garden Café at Natividad
We strive to provide a healthy variety of foods to our customers, supporting Monterey County’s Healthy Food Policy as well as Blue Zones Project.
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Gordon's Cafe and catering
Salinas, CA, 93901
A Family Restaurant owned by siblings, Maribel and Roman Monjaraz, serve American and Mexican food. Best known for their sandwiches and specialty dishes. A must try is their enchiladas oaxaqueñas and vegan pozole.
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Guadalajara Grill
Salinas, CA, 93901
Try their cauliflower ceviche and their Tiffany Burrito bowl! Located right next to Nob Hill on Main Street (just off 68), go discover one of their four Blue Zones inspired dishes!
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Jacks Monterey
Monterey, CA, 93940
Jacks Monterey offers a refreshing dining experience in downtown Monterey. Enjoy globally-inspired traditions of California Cultural Cuisine, emphasizing local ingredients. Now you can find a variety of delicious plant-based dish options on their menu that can be identified by a blue check mark next to them. These menu options are available for both breakfast and dinner. Featured for breakfast is Javier’s Skillet which comes with scrambled egg-whites, tofu, spinach, black beans, salsa, and corn tortillas.
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James Dean Burgers and More
salinas, CA, 93901
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La Cantina Brewing Company
Salinas, CA, 93901
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La Casa del Sazon
Salinas, CA, 93901
La Casa del Sazón is a family friendly restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine from the state of Michoacán. Try their vegetable molcajete, fajitas, and huarache from the Blue Zones Inspired menu!
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La Casa del Sazon
Salinas, CA, 93901
La Casa del Sazón is a family friendly restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine from the state of Michoacán. Try their vegetable molcajete, fajitas, and huarache from the Blue Zones Inspired menu!
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La Plaza Bakery - Bardin
Salinas, CA, 93905
At La Plaza Bakery & Cafe, everything is prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients and delivered to our customers at the most affordable prices.
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La Plaza Bakery - Davis
Salinas, CA, 93907
At La Plaza Bakery & Cafe, everything is prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients and delivered to our customers at the most affordable prices.
