The Best Restaurants in Monterey and Carmel | Eater SF

"The Old Town District of Monterey is chock-full of history and lore, and one of the richest places to absorb some of it is the rehabilitated Cooper-Molera Adobe and the surrounding grounds. The project to revitalize this property was no small feat, and one of the principal players was Ben Spungin, formerly of Post Ranch Inn and now culinary director of Alta Bakery & Cafe, housed in this historic corner on Munras Avenue. The tucked-away garden courtyard is a lovely spot to sip a cold brew coffee or kiwi and pineapple sage mimosa while nibbling on a croque-monsieur or obligatory avocado toast." - Paolo Bicchieri