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Restaurant Review: Monterey's Amir's Grill & Bar
by Ashley Beleny
Monterey Herald, 10/31/12
Kicking off the holiday season in Downtown Campbell will be the traditional Carol of Lights, a celebration for kids of all ages. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, 4pm-8pm, with bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, musical entertainment, dance performances, Santa Claus, and SNOW!
This festive and popular display of holiday spirit is made possible entirely through volunteer labor and private donations. Funds are needed to help us provide all the great activities at the event! Please consider making a contribution through our website or by check. No amount is too small. For more information, please click here.
Amir's Kabob House, located at 794 Lighthouse Avenue, is now Amir's Grill & Bar! That's right, we've renovated our dining room and expanded our bar, but the ownership and the kitchen staff is the same and we're still serving the same great Afghan kabobs that locals have come to love.
Stop by and enjoy Happy Hour at our full bar Monday-Friday, 5pm-7pm, featuring $4 draft beers and 1/2 off a glass of wine.
Amir's Grill & Bar is open 7 days a week:
Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm
Friday, 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm
Saturday, 11:30am-10pm
We're now hosting belly dancing shows on the second and fourth Friday of the month, as well as opening up our new dance floor for swing dance, salsa, and more on many Saturday nights. Check the Lighthouse District calendar for details.
Curious what it's all about? Download our dinner menu (served 7 days a week) and our lunch menu (served Fridays and Saturdays).
Photos are now online of the Fourth Annual Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse, October 27, 2012. We hope you enjoy them!
If you took photos at the event and would like to have them added to our online collection, please e-mail your favorites to info@lighthousedistrict.net.
The New Monterey Business Association would like to thank the many hard-working volunteers who made this event possible (including a fantastic team from the Defense Language Institute) as well as the many participating businesses and families who made it a great success!
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Mike Hale, Grub Hunter: Some Monday Night Specials & Tidbits (Carbone's & Doggie Stylez)
by Mike Hale
Monterey Herald, 10/23/12
All Lighthouse District businesses are strongly encouraged to attend the New Monterey Business Association Board Meeting at 9am on Wednesday, October 24 at Scholze Park Center (280 Dickman Ave).
At the meeting we'll be discussing the current construction schedule and challenges with MST and the City Traffic Engineer. This project has encountered a number of issues that have been extremely problematic for our merchants and businesses on Lighthouse Avenue. Please join in the discussion as we seek ways to lessen the impact on the business community.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Off the Menu: Best Bite (Doggie Stylez)
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 10/17/12
Oya Salon in the Lighthouse District is proud to announce the addition of several new members to their award-winning team of stylists and makeup artists.
New members of the Oya Salon stylist team include Carissa Rodriguez, Johnny Rodriquez, Ruey Tsay, Katie Woods, Yongsun Kim-McVannel, Brittany Myers, and Natalie Leandro. They join long time Oya stylists Courtney Ward and Shimeko Franklin.
Oya Salon is also pleased to announce the addition of veteran makeup artists Nancy Espinoza and Julissa Garcia. Both have spent over 10 years in the industry and have local, regional, and national experience. They lead Oya's newly-expanded makeup bar and offer individual or group services.
To make your appointment with one of our stylists or makeup artists, please phone Oya at 831-656-0570.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.
Heart Rock: The Dani Paige Band Celebrates Its New Album While Raising Money for Cause Close to Its Heart
by Adam Joseph
Monterey County Weekly, 10/11/12
The Dani Paige Band's Back in Action with New Album
by Mac McDonald
Monterey County Weekly, 10/10/12
Night of the Living Dead Staged by Paper Wing Theatre in Monterey
Monterey Herald, 10/05/12
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.
Halloween Fashion Shows Planned in Monterey (Cat's Meow)
by Mike De Give
Monterey Herald, 10/01/12
Best Bite: Crystal Fish Sushi
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 10/03/12
At about 3pm on Monday, October 1, 2012, a water line broke on Lighthouse Avenue. CalAm and MPWMD are on the scene. As a result of the problem, the lane going towards Pacific Grove on Lighthouse between Prescott and Irving will be closed 7pm-7am, October 1-2, for repairs. During that time, vehicles should use Foam instead as of Lighthouse as a route to Pacific Grove.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
The Grub Hunter: An Afghan Quesadilla? (Amir's Grill & Bar)
by Mike Hale
Monterey Herald, 09/25/12
Construction work along Lighthouse Avenue for the MST JAZZ Bus Rapid Transit System will begin on Monday, October 1. Intersections that will be affected will be Irving & Lighthouse and Hoffman & Lighthouse. (Work at Reeside & Lighthouse will be delayed until after October 21.) The construction is currently anticipated to take apx. 30 days.
The JAZZ rapid transit system includes installation of new bus shelters and road and sidewalk construction related to the bus stop areas. Initial work will include the removal of asphalt and some sidewalk concrete. Following removal work along the corridor, the next phase will reconstruct the bus stops, replace the sidewalk areas, and install the shelters. Traffic along sections of Lighthouse will be narrowed during the construction period.
In-bound traffic from Monterey can use either Foam or Lighthouse. Portions of Lighthouse will be narrowed to one lane heading west and may affect parking immediately in front of some businesses. Two lanes will remain open for traffic heading east toward Monterey but this will affect parking immediately in front of some businesses.
Construction work along the Lighthouse corridor for the MST JAZZ bus system will begin on Monday, October 1, 2012. Intersections that will be affected will be Irving and Lighthouse as well as Hoffman and Lighthouse. (Work at Reeside and Lighthouse will be delayed until after October 21.) The removal and replacement construction is currently anticipated to take approximately 30 days.
The JAZZ "rapid bus" system includes installation of new bus shelters and road and sidewalk construction related to the bus stop areas. Initial work will include the removal of asphalt and some sidewalk concrete. Following removal work along the corridor, the next phase will reconstruct the bus stops, replace the sidewalk areas, and install the shelters. Traffic along sections of Lighthouse will be narrowed during the construction period.
In-bound traffic from Monterey can use either Foam or Lighthouse. Portions of Lighthouse will be narrowed to one lane heading west and may affect parking immediately in front of some businesses. Two lanes will remain open for traffic heading east toward Monterey but this will affect parking immediately in front of some businesses.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact Candy Ingram at 831-373-3609.
October 21, 2012 is Oya Salon's Sixth Annual Day of Healing where we celebrate and pamper breast cancer survivors. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer within the last five years, please join us 10am-1pm that day. Oya Salon and community volunteers will provide makeup, acupuncture seeds, scarf tying, pharmaceutical consults, hand massage, brow tutorials, hair styling, mini massages, and more!
Please phone Oya at 831-656-0570 if you have additional questions or are interested in attending.
Want to feel better, move better, and look better by Halloween? Challenge yourself and join the Lighthouse District's own The Prime Method, a health and fitness "retreat" you can do anywhere for $29.99 - less than a dollar a day.
In this program, you'll overhaul three crucial pillars of health with expert guidance and online support. There are specific workouts, meals, and tasks each day. Your mission is to simply follow our plan 100% and track workouts, food, sleep, and mood on the website.
To join the challenge, sign up today, become a member of ThePrimeMethod.com, and create your customized plan. We'll call you right away and get you on track!
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the link below to read the full article.
Paper Wing's 'Don Juan' Explores Questions of Heaven, Hell
by Judy Higgerson
Monterey Herald, 09/19/12
The Monterey County Fairgrounds Isn't the Only Place for Music this Week [Carbone's]
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 06/19/12
Off the Menu: Sushi Bars Offer Delicious Lunch Specials that Will Fill You Up without Breaking the Bank [Crystal Fish Sushi]
by Raul N.
Monterey Herald, 09/12/12
The Campbell Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking volunteers for the 18th Annual Oktoberfest, taking place October 13 and 14. Being a volunteer at this event is lots of fun! From meeting new people to listening to all the live music, you won't want to miss being a part of such a great event.
Shifts are available:
Saturday, 9:30am-1:30pm
Saturday, 1:15pm-5:45pm
Sunday, 9:30am-1:00pm
Sunday, 12:45pm-4:45pm
To volunteer, please download and fill out the Oktoberfest Volunteer Form and return it to the office of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.
The City of Monterey has 80 parking permits available on a monthly and quarterly basis to employers and employees in the Lighthouse District. Current fees are $21.50 per month ($19 plus a $2.50 surcharge) or $57 per quarter.
Parking permits may be purchased at the Parking Division Office located at 340 Tyler Street in Monterey. Hours of operation are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Each business is limited to 5 permits and must have a City of Monterey business license. Employees applying for a permit must bring proof of employment (i.e., a paystub).
New Monterey permits are valid for parking on side streets that have signs marked "90 Minute Parking Except by Permit." These designated side streets can be found between Foam and Hawthorne from Reeside to David.
For more information, please phone the City of Monterey Parking Division at 831-646-3953.
Welcome to Lighthouse District in the News, an occasional post featuring recent news articles on Monterey's Lighthouse District. Please click the links below to read the full articles.
Bay View Campus Switch Not Likely
by Claudia Melendez Salinas
Monterey Herald, 09/04/12
The Grub Hunter: Tidbits (The Bulldog British Pub)
by Mike Hale
Monterey Herald, 09/04/12
Two Last Items (The Bulldog British Pub)
by Mac McDonald
Monterey Herald, 09/05/12
