Restaurant Review: Passionfish, Pacific Grove, CA
Artwork at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Source: Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Squash and ceviche tostaditas appetizers Arctic char The first thing I noticed about Monterey and its neighboring towns is the focus the community places on sustainable practices on behalf of the rich marine wildlife in Monterey Bay. When I visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, I was excited to be educated on the protection of the wonderful species i was observing, with exhibits such as art made from plastic bottles, information about endangered species, and an interesting information session on the tracking and conservation of great white sharks in the Pacific. However, at the aquarium I was particularly enthused to be given a concise flier about how to make sustainable choices when deciding to eat fish. I received the same flier from the aquarium with my check at Passionfish in Pacific Grove, a restaurant which prides itself on having a completely sustainable menu, using locally sourc