"Once the kids have been sufficiently tired out, head to Stationæry. The lack of a physical address might seem intimidating, but like the spelling of the restaurant’s name, this is a place that embraces being a little different. The restaurant is tucked between San Carlos and Mission Street in San Carlos Square. The name is a nod to owner Anthony Carnazzo’s wife, a letterpress operator and stationer. The restaurant is a haven for locals and tourists that’s open for brunch and dinner. The kitchen is led by chef Amalia Scatena, who focuses on locally sourced ingredients from Monterey and the farms of Santa Cruz County. The menu offers everything from Tsar Nicolai caviar with fresh kettle chips to spot prawn aguachile and root vegetable soup with browned butter and Dungeness crab. For less adventurous diners, the restaurant also serves a really good burger and delicious spaghetti. For dessert, save room for the Basque cheesecake and enjoy it with a cup of coffee. Even if you’re prone to midnight jitters with caffeine late in the day, the coffee is worth it. Anthony formerly ran a coffee roasting company and buys his beans directly from growers around the world." - Marisa Churchill
