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Café Fina & Domenico's on the Wharf Join Monterey Bay Aquarium's ‘seafood Watch' Restaurant Program
Restaurants Protect Ocean Wildlife through Seafood Choices
Monterey, Calif. – March 16, 2010 – Environmentally conscious diners now have two additional restaurants where they can feel confident about the choices they are making in their food selection. Café Fina and Domenico's on the Wharf, both on Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf, have now joined the Seafood Watch Restaurant Program.
"We have always been very mindful of the seafood we serve in our restaurants, and it is an honor to be added to the Seafood Watch Restaurant Program", says owner Dominic Mercurio. Sam Mercurio, co-owner of Domenico's on Wharf adds, "from spending years in commercial fishing, I have a great respect for ocean wildlife and believe it is of great importance to protect it."
The Mercurio family has been fishing and purchasing sustainable seafood long before it became the growing trend. Café Fina and Domenico's on the Wharf offer handline Pacific Swordfish, wild caught Alaskan salmon and Alaskan king crab, sardines from the Monterey Bay, Australian lobster and other sustainable seafood options.
Restaurants accepted into the Seafood Watch Restaurant Program have had their fishing and seafood purchasing practices reviewed by program staff. By being part of the Seafood Watch Restaurant Program, Café Fina and Domenico's on the Wharf pledge to continue their practice of not serving items from Seafood Watch's "avoid" list and to train the waiting staff about seafood choices. It enables diners to know that the food selections they make at the two restaurants are brought to the table through sustainable, environmentally friendly means.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program started in 1999 and is part of a wider sustainable seafood movement, encouraging major seafood buyers and consumers to embrace ocean-friendly alternatives to their seafood selections.
For more information on Café Fina and Domenico's on the Wharf's involvement in the Seafood Watch Restaurant Program, call Dominic Mercurio at (831) 372-5200.
About Café Fina
Dominic Mercurio’s Café Fina opened in 1989 to rave reviews from both locals and its famous guests. Specializing in Italian seafood, Café Fina features fresh local seafood, seasonal organic vegetables from Dominic’s ranch, fresh homemade pasta and a classic wood burning oven—the first in Monterey. In addition to its standard menu, Café Fina offers vegetarian, children’s and banquet menus. The restaurant is pet friendly and has a doggie menu. Café Fina received the “2009 Best of Monterey Award” from the U.S. Commerce Association and is on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch List. Café Fina is located at 47 Fisherman’s Wharf No.1 in Monterey, Calif.
About Domenico's on the Wharf
Domenico’s on the Wharf opened in 1981 and is owned by Sam & Angeli Mercurio and Dominic Mercurio. A local favorite for over 30 years, Domenico’s on the Wharf features fresh sustainable seafood, handmade pasta made daily, friendly, impeccable service, an award-winning wine list and beautiful views of the Monterey Harbor. In addition to its standard menu, Domenico’s on the Wharf offers vegetarian, children’s and banquet menus. The restaurant is pet friendly and has a menu for its canine friends. Domenico’s on the Wharf is located at 50 Fisherman’s Wharf No.1 in Monterey, Calif.