Our next call for art is live at The Pearl Works! It was so much fun to curate our current installation with Emerging Artists' Alliance that we're going to do it again. Selected art will be exhibited at The Pearl Works for 6 months. Submission deadline is August 1, 2022.

The theme for this exhibition will be In Situ. "In situ" means something in its original, existing, or natural place or position. It is also used to describe a piece of artwork that has a direct relationship to the place where it is created and displayed.

This will be a juried exhibition of emerging artists from across Monterey County, using any medium that the space may accommodate. Accepted works will center on themes of belonging in one's community, hyperlocality, and the relationship between something and its original or indigenous place. Large submissions are encouraged (max size: 40" x 50")

Please create your artist profile here to begin the application process. Questions? DM us on Instagram.

The Pearl Works is a community co-working space located at 288 Pearl Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is offering three specials in summer 2022. To make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

Summer Specials

Summer Glow Facial
$170 for 60 minutes
A brightening and preventative facial that includes a Bilberry Marine mask to cool off from the summer heat. You'll also receive a sample of Image SPF.

Ocean Salt Glow
$230 for 95 minutes
These fine salts are mixed with essential oils to exfoliate and hydrate your skin. Includes a bath, Vichy shower, & 50-minute Symphony massage. Also receive a sample of pure Fiji Lotion.

Beach Ready Waxing
Bikini & underarm wax: $70
Brazilian & underarm wax: $90

Have you visited Fashion Trade Boutique lately at 554 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey? Whether you're looking for something casual or formal, we've got you covered! We have a beautiful selection of vintage dresses and formal gowns (like the one pictured here) in addition to a great collection of men's and women's clothing for work and play.

At Fashion Trade we buy, sell, and consign vintage, designer, and name brand articles of clothing.

Did you know that Escape Room 831 is dog friendly? We think four-legged friends make the best teammates! Take your dog on an adrenaline-fueled adventure - book your escape room today on our website. We're conveniently located at 599 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, with additional locations a short walk away on Wave Street and Cannery Row.

On The Beach Surf Shop, located at 693 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey, now carries Maaji swimwear in our shop! Each swimsuit is full of details that give the feel of a one-of-a-kind handcrafted work of art and provide just the right amount of support without leaving marks or indentations on the skin.

Maaji is committed to a path of cultural and social change that contributes to a more conscious world. Their swimsuits are carbon neutral, and the company is a certified B corp, the only certification that measures a company's entire social and environmental performance.

The Perfect Crumb Bakery introduces s'mores...cupcake style. That's right, we're serving up a delightful s'mores cupcakes at the shop with a graham cracker bottom and a toasted marshmallow top drizzled with chocolate, all made in-house. Place an order for your summer event or outdoor gathering! Everyone loves s'mores.

The Perfect Crumb is located at 301 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite B in Monterey. Phone 831-241-6269 to make an order.

MAUS, by Art Spiegelman, is one of the most important graphic novels ever made and Current Comics has copies in stock at our shop at 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey and online.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning MAUS is a brutally moving work of art widely hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever written. It recounts the chilling experiences of the author's father during the Holocaust, with Jews drawn as wide-eyed mice and Nazis as menacing cats.

Maus is a haunting tale within a tale, weaving the author's account of his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of one of history's most unspeakable tragedies. It is an unforgettable story of survival and a disarming look at the legacy of trauma.

Monterey County Youth Museum is happy to announce our new summer music program with Jessica Bunn from The Farm in Salinas. Join us on Thursdays at 10:15am for a half hour of singing, dancing, and more! Children have a natural love of music and exposure on a regular basis helps them become more creative when problem solving and stimulates healthy brain development.

Program is free for MY Museum members, and covered in the regular price of admission for non-members.

Om Studios invites you to join us for a new weekly yoga class, Mellow Flow, taught by Angel Lupo on Tuesdays, 7pm-8pm. Please register on our website.

Mellow Flow is meant to warm you from the inside and out, but not burn you up like our lives can sometimes do. This practice is chill, focusing on reducing stress and deepening the practice with juicier sequencing, deep breath work, and elements of restorative yoga.

The class isn't always easy, but it isn't built to make you sweat either. Come nourish your mind, body, and spirit and get grounded. Angel Lupo's classes are fun and creative, focusing on connecting the mind, body, and breath while letting go of tension and stress.

Chef Mario Garcia at Esteban Restaurant, located at 700 Munras Ave in Downtown Old Monterey, has announced innovative changes to the restaurant's seasonal menu, which combines Spanish-influenced cuisine with farm-to-table ingredients.

Esteban can accommodate a romantic dinner for two or a celebration for up to 20 people in our private dining room. To make a reservation, please call 831-375-0176.

STARTERS MENU INCLUDES:
Datiles
sweet California Medjool dates stuffed with Point Reyes bleu cheese and wrapped in Baker’s bacon

Pan con Tomate
olive oil toasted Ad Astra ciabatta served with Borba Farms fresh tomatoes, torn herbs, pounded garlic and drizzled with Carmel Valley extra virgin olive oil finished with sea salt

Durazno y Jamon
fresh Kashiwase Farms organic peaches wrapped in jamon serrano and Genovese basil leaves

TAPAS MENU INCLUDES:
Empanadas
house-made eight-hour braised Niman Ranch pork shoulder and feta cheese inside a flaky puff pastry served with fresh salsa verde

Carpaccio Montaditos
thinly sliced spice-crusted seared Mishima wagyu beef atop olive oil toasted milk bread with creamy pimento cheese, lightly pickled piquillo peppers, and Spade and Plow Farms baby arugula

Pulpo Frito
lightly fried Spanish octopus with a tangy remoulade sauce served atop crispy Yukon potatoes tossed with Silva Farms chorizo and drizzled with rosemary chili oil

Verduras a la Brasa
a seasonally changing selection of grilled farmers' market vegetables marinated in our sherry vinaigrette, grilled to perfection, and served with creamy romesco and mojo verde sauce

DINNER MENU INCLUDES:
Coffee Rubbed Ribeye
45-day wet-aged certified Black Angus beef, lightly fried bechamel, jamon serrano fritters with farmer’s market vegetables, rioja shallot butter, and demi-glaze

Pesca del Dia
Basque-style catch of the day and clams with salsa verde broth

Westholme Wagyu Bavette
grilled and sliced Wagyu steak over crispy artichoke hearts, blue cheese, harvest local greens, citrus yogurt, pickled red onion, and rosemary oil

Pollo a la Parrilla
grilled chili-rubbed Fogline Farms half chicken with mojo verde, patatas fritas, farmer’s market vegetables, and milk aioli

Paella del Mar
wild Gulf prawns, P.E.I. Mussels, little neck clams, and fresh chimichurri sauce

Fideua (Pasta Paella)
Silva Farms chorizo, Red Argentinian...Read More

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Found Treasures: Mission 19 Tijuana-Style Tacos in New Monterey
by Mark C Anderson
Edible Monterey Bay, 06/10/22

Who’s feeling beachy? With summer right around the corner, stop in at Catalyst Consignment to find a variety of affordable beach shorts in a wide selection of sizes. Located at 801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A, we're open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, and Sunday, 12pm-4pm.

Gentlemen, freshen up your next warm weather look with a breezy poplin shirt from Cypress Boutique Monterey! We now have a variety of crisp, light, short-sleeve shirts that are perfect for summer, with new items arriving daily. Come visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey. We're happy to help you find the look that's right for you.