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This week, we received this photo for our #MyOrchardCity campaign from Ron Bonhagen with the following caption: "Checking out the newly opened Portal Project under Hwy. 17 at Campbell Ave. The boys wanted to get out of the car and walk through. :)" We happy to that the Bonhagens are enjoying the completion of this Campbell Public Works project! Send us photos of what you love about Campbell for a chance to be featured!

Six things you should know about this dress, aside from the obvious fact that it is a stunner: New York Designer Made in USA Fits like a glove Original price, $345 We have two left, sizes 6 & 8 Both now hanging on our $39 SALE rack :) #DesignedinNewYork #MadeinUSA #fitslikeaglove #limitedquantity #onsalenow #rundontwalk #simplysmashingboutiqueca

Here's a Firebike Fluid we finished up for a customer. This bike rolls on 26x3's front and rear, Nexus 3spd in the rear with a suicide shifter set up. Triple tree forks up front finished off with a Cruiser Shop headlight and handle bars from Alejandros Garage. The bike was powder coated by RCE Finishing.

The bike is sold, a build like this would run $2,300.

Every Tuesday night, Esteban Restaurant is the place to be for our special three-course paella dinner. Begin your meal with two seasonal tapas dishes to share followed by your choice of one of Chef Tom Snyder’s tantalizing paella entrees and finish with two Spanish-inspired house-made desserts. Fee is $52 per couple.

Spanish paella offerings include Paella Del Mar (a rich assortment of chorizo, prawns, mussels, and clams), Paella De Tierra (with savory sausage, lamb and chicken), and Paella Negra (Monterey Bay Calamari and Serrano ham with squid ink). And Esteban is well stocked with a variety of Spanish and Monterey County wines and signature cocktails including the mojito and house made sangria. Reservations may be made online or by calling the restaurant directly at 831-324-6773.

Portola Hotel & Spa is pleased to announce Danny Abbruzzese is our new Executive Chef. Abbruzzese looks forward to bringing his brand of healthy, organic cooking to Portola Hotel & Spa by continuing to use local, sustainable produce, meats, and fish. He also hopes to bring his own approach to the experience of food by appealing to all of the senses and focusing on dishes that highlight regional ingredients.

Abbruzzese’s experience includes serving as the Executive Chef at the Shrine Mountain Inn, Pearl Alley Bistro, and Asilomar Conference. He has overseen dining transformations at his previous places of employment and has been involved in assisting in the openings of projects such as the Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley.

“Portola has an excellent reputation and I am humbled to be joining such a wonderful team. We are truly blessed to be living in such a pristine growing region. I would like to continue highlighting the fruits of the bay, fields and orchards of the Central Coast as well as local artisans in our area.” said Abbruzzese.

Have you tried Yippie Calle Principal at Alvarado Street Brewery? It's their new IPA brewed with a unique yeast strain formerly classified as Brettanomyces. It produces bright, fruity esters and leaves the beer with a beautiful haze. It's dry hopped with Calypso to augment the tropical notes produced during fermentation. You're wondering about the name? It's a combination of a quote from "Die Hard" and the street behind us.

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