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American Burger introduces the Gilroy Burger, a certified Angus beef burger with shrimp and garlic! It comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, a spread of house sauce, and fries on the side.

Our family-owned restaurant is now open for outdoor dining, take-out, and no-contact curbside pick-up every day, 11am-8pm, at 738 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is happy to announce that our Women Empowered Classes have resumed at the studio every Saturday at 10am! With Covid restrictions lifting and vaccinations on the rise, we are thrilled to offer this class again.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey offers a 25% discount for military, law enforcement, nurses, and doctors, and the Women Empowered program is free to all currently enrolled students who identify as female. Class sizes are limited - please reserve your spot through our website. We can’t wait to see you on the mat!

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu studio is located at 636 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Get ready for summer adventure at Catalyst Consignment! Stop by and explore our selection of men’s Hawaiian shirts, shorts, boat shoes, and more at 801-A Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Catalyst Consignment, offering men's and women's clothing in a wide array of sizes, is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-6pm, and Sunday, 12pm-4pm. Our online shop is open 24/7.

Bamboo Reef Dive Shop wants to know: are you Nitrox certified yet? Whether you're diving locally or taking a trip abroad, there are many benefits of diving Nitrox including: a reduced risk of DCS, extended bottom times, shorter surface intervals, longer repetitive dive times, and reduced exhaustion.

If you think Nitrox diving may be for you, our SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Course lasts 2 hours and is held online 2-3 times a month. For more information and to sign up, please click here.

Bamboo Reef is located at 614 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Mother's Day Cards at Lilify

Posted on May 5th, 2021 by Lilify

This Sunday, on Mother's Day, we honor mothers and all the selfless caregivers in our lives including teachers, health care workers, community leaders, aunts and aunties, grandmas and nanas.

If you're looking for just the right card to express your appreciation, Lilify has a lovely collection of Mother's Day cards made by independent designers and artists. There's a little something for everyone. Visit Lilify at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Monterey Fire Department is hosting a free Covid vaccine clinic at Monterey Conference Center on Thursday, May 6, 1pm-7pm, for ages 18 and up. The J&J ("one-and-done") and the Moderna vaccines will be available. There are still plenty of appointments! Make your appointment here.

Monterey Conference Center is located at 1 Portola Plaza in Downtown Old Monterey. Free parking will be available at the Portola Hotel & Spa Garage. Participants who share their selfie will be entered into a raffle to win free tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, restaurant gift certificates, gift cards, and more.

Now through May 31, 2021, Supercuts Monterey is offering 50% off our Tea Tree Experience (reg. $12). And with the purchase of a Tea Tree Experience, you'll also save 10% off all of our Paul Mitchell tea tree products.

What is Supercuts' Tea Tree Experience? An invigorating shampoo and conditioning treatment using Paul Mitchell tea tree products, a relaxing scalp massage, and a hot steam towel for your face featuring a minty tea tree fragrance.

Supercuts, located at 488 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rosine's Restaurant is offering 10% off for teachers who work for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, May 2-8, with proof of employment. Just bring a pay stub, your badge, or e-mail signature with DL or other picture ID. Rosine's is located at 434 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

The new Turbo Como Super Light from Specialized, now available at Workhorse Bicycles, will have you riding in style. It’ll also carry your goodies and leave you with enough energy to make dinner when you get home! Sweet!

Carry it down stairs, zip across town, pack it full of groceries, it’s ready to take flight. The Super Light System motor gives a natural assist to every ride. Start pedaling and the assist kicks in. Climb every steep hill that comes your way without breaking a sweat and enjoy a motor that will never weigh you down.

Visit Workhorse Bicycles at 486 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey, a locally owned business.

Revival Ice Cream is happy to announce our newest signature flavor: banana caramel ice cream! Our house made ice cream is infused with sweet bananas and combined with thick, rich ribbons of chewy caramel. (It's sooooo good!)

As with all our other treats, our new flavor is gluten-free and free of any artificial ingredients. It's just pure goodness. Come into the shop at 463 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey to get a taste of our new flavor today, or order it online and have it shipped to your door.

Jamba Launches New Breakfast Items

Posted on May 4th, 2021 by Jamba

Jamba, located at 398 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, has launched new fuel-good menu items including their take on the classic breakfast sandwich, the Handwich, designed to fit in one hand for easy eating on-the-go.

For a limited time, order any one of the new items listed below and pair it with your favorite smoothie to save $1*.

Impossible™ Handwich
Featuring Impossible™ Sausage made from plants, each Impossible Handwich is layered with melty white cheddar cheese between toasted sprouted grain buns, boasting 12 grams of protein and only 220 calories.

Classic Sausage, Egg & Cheese Handwich
Made with all-natural pork sausage, egg, and melty white cheddar cheese layered between toasted sprouted grain buns. Packed with 12 grams of protein and containing 320 calories.

Spring Veggie Egg Bake
Light, fluffy, and bursting with red bell peppers, spring leeks, and artichoke hearts. Under 200 calories and free of ingredients containing gluten, it’s a good source of protein and calcium to help you stay on track and it's entirely portable.

*When placing an online or app order, guest must purchase the ”Smoothie Bestie” pack to save $1. Online or app orders subject to $0.35 service fee.

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to join us for Mother's Day Brunch at Fin & Field Restaurant and a complimentary wine tasting by Daou Vineyards of Paso Robles in our Ferrantes Bayview Room on Sunday, May 9, 10am-2pm. View full menu here.

Price for brunch is $60 per adult, $30 per child ages 5-12 (prices do not include gratuity or tax). Please phone for reservations, 831-647-4048. Monterey Marriott is located at 350 Calle Principal in Downtown Old Monterey.

May 2021 Drive Thru Produce Distribution in Monterey

Posted on April 27th, 2021 by lighthouseave

Need food assistance? Reservations are now available for the May 2021 Drive Thru Produce Distribution for Families and Seniors offered by the City of Monterey Recreation and the Monterey County Food Bank. This is a contact-free drive-thru program and reservations are required.

Pick-up times are on Mondays - May 3, 10, 17, 24 (not May 31), 10am-1pm - by appointment only at Dennis the Menace Parking Lot, 777 Pearl Street in Monterey.

All produce is pre-packaged and the same for everyone. Please read the official flyer which contains all the details. Questions? Please call 831-646-3866 or e-mail Monterey Recreation.

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