Looking for something decadent? Try our Crunchy Caramel Baccara, a delicious caramel mousse on a crunchy chocolate biscuit topped with caramel glaze.
Congrats to The Vesper for being featured in Eater's top new restaurants for the South Bay.
Where to eat in California's Silicon Valley
So excited about the funky new-to-us furniture pieces we are bringing in to the boutique...coming soon! ...which brings us to...
Bright Coffee is happy to announce that Éclat Chocolate is here! Stop by and try this delicious gourmet chocolate.
From the City of Monterey: The City Council is accepting applications for the Planning Commission for 3 full-term seats beginning July 1, 2016. If you are interested in applying to serve on the Planning Commission, please submit a new application to the City Clerk's office. The deadline to turn in your application is 5pm on Monday, April 25, 2016. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office, 580 Pacific St., Room 6, or you may download it online.
From the City of Monterey: City of Monterey street crews are searching for potholes with the help of Monterey residents. January through March is typically the busiest season for pothole repairs, due to wet weather and cold temperatures. Over 600 potholes have been filled this year so far.
Potholes are the result of rain infiltrating the soil beneath the roads. Over time, the water can cause the material under the pavement to erode, causing the pavement to sink and break. Traffic loosens the pavement even more, and it eventually crumbles and pops out.
Pothole patching is a temporary repair, intended to minimize damage to vehicles and prevent further deterioration of the street. To report a pothole, please call 831-646-3927.
Literally, everything must go. The Jewel Box Jewelers in Campbell will be closing its doors and everything in the store is for sale at hefty markdowns including the furniture and fixtures.
Adults are invited to participate in a poetry contest at the Campbell Library all through the month of April as a way of celebrating National Poetry Month. Just pick up some paper on the poetry table on the Library's lower level. Select poems will be put on display. All participants will be put into a random prize drawing. For ages 18 and up.
I don't remember EVER selling out of our sporty guitar pick jewelry so fast - crazy! Good news for our local team sports fans - we just received an emergency shipment of Sharks & Giants earrings - new Dubs earrings & necklaces, too. Get 'em while they're hot!
Welcome, springtime! At Bright Coffee (located inside Lilify), we're loving lavender lattes and chocolate pistachio cookies with a dash of smoked salt.
Carbone's is now welcoming dogs to our Happy Hour! Yes, that's right - Happy Hour, held every day 3pm-7pm, is now "Pooch with a Hooch Hour"! So we'll be dog-friendly as long as your dog is people-friendly...daily, 3pm-7pm.
Ma's Green Living will be closing on April 30, so they're clearing things out this month. They have started to sell some small display items as well as mark down all the products in the store. As the month progresses, they will be putting larger displays on sale.
You can check Ma's Facebook photo album to get a sense of what's still in stock, and keep checking back as they add more items. They'll be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am-6pm; Saturdays 12:30am-5pm; and Sundays 10am-3pm.
Where is the best dining value in Silicon Valley? How about the best sushi restaurant? If you want the top rated burger in all of the South Bay, where do you go and if you want to take some out of town family out for some Greek food that they'll tell everyone back home about, what's your spot?
Well, according to Metro Magazine's annual Best of Silicon Valley 2016 reader's picks, if you're looking for the best, Downtown Campbell can hook you up in a big way. Our eateries and retailers left a mark by hauling in around two dozen awards and runner up mentions.
Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you, thank you, thank you from all of us in Downtown Campbell to all of you out there who showed us some love with your votes.
Blue Line Pizza
Brown Chicken Brown Cow
Khartoum
Frost Cupcake Factory
Psycho Donuts
Sushi Confidential
Tessora's Barra di Vino
Aqui Cal-Mex
Faux Salon
Heroes Comic Books
Katie Bloom's Irish Pub
Opa!
Orchard Valley Coffee
Rage Salon
Stacks
Willard Hicks
Oya Salon is happy to announce that we now have stylish t-shirts available for purchase! We're selling a women's black crewneck and a men's charcoal gray crewneck, available in small, medium, and large sizes. Both men's and women's t-shirts are priced at $35. Stop by and pick up yours!
At this time, until further notice, Old Capitol Books will only be buying books on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please be sure to call us in advance to let us know you'll be arriving with books to sell us, 831-333-0383.
Children ages 6-8 are invited to explore what makes Monterey special by spending a week at the local children's museum during My Museum's 2016 Summer Camp! Campers will play and experiment with unique hands-on exhibits, discover new friendships, and explore hidden treasures in our community. Each day offers a new adventure focused on learning through play.
There will be two sessions: June 13-17 and June 27 - July 1. Each day we'll meet 9am-4pm. Fee is $245 per child for MY Museum members; $260 per child for non-members. Space is limited - register today by phoning the museum at 831-649-6444.
The New Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 15 Lighthouse District businesses that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County Readers’ Poll 2016. Click the links below to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.
Bamboo Reef
Best Dive Shop
Bulldog British Pub
Best Bar for Darts
Cat’s Meow
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Crystal Fish Sushi
Best Japanese / Sushi
Gianni’s Pizza
Best Pizza
Gold Coast Tattoo
Best Tattoo Parlor
Goodwill
Best Thrift Shop
Hula’s Island Grill
Best Happy Hour
Best Appetizers / Small Plates
International Market & Deli
Best Ethnic Market
Nor Cal Smoke Shop
Best Head Shop / Best Vape Shop
On the Beach Surf Shop
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The Old Monterey Business Association would like to congratulate the 35 Old Monterey businesses that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County Readers’ Poll 2016. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.
Alfredo’s Cantina
Best Place for Day Drinking
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill
Best Local Beer
Ambrosia Indian Bistro
Best Indian Restaurant
Bagel Bakery
Best Bagel
Bay Bikes
Best Bike Shop
Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Best Club for Jazz
Dennis Murphy School of Music
Best Local Musician - Dennis Murphy
Federico’s Shoe Service
Best Shoe Repair
Gasper’s Jewelers
Best Jewelry Store
Judson Martin Ferrante Street Witten & DeMaria
Best Attorney - Jeannette Witten
Jacks Restaurant & Lounge
Best Bloody Mary
Jamba Juice
...Read More
In Spa on the Plaza’s continued effort to operate as a green business, we are constantly looking at ways to become more environmentally friendly and more energy efficient. Being a green business, we consider the environment in how we operate the business, as well as the products we use in our treatments and feature in our retail space.
Most recently, we’ve updated all of our lighting to a lower energy option, utilizing LED bulbs and fixtures. In our retail and salon areas, we are quite proud to have removed all cosmetics from the spa that are not approved by the Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic safety database.
In other updates and renovations, we now are featuring new salon reclining chairs to relax in, as well as a new pedicure chair with water foot chamber and a new manicure table. All linens are new, and upgrades are constantly being implemented in our treatment rooms, including equipment to allow for hot towels. All session tables are now electrically heated featuring new colored linens with unique table sashes. We also added decorative shells that can also be used to hold jewelry or other items not removed prior to the appointment, so personal items are not forgotten in robes and free the body for better bodywork.
We are also quite proud to feature new facial equipment including: microcurrent galvanic machines, microdermabrasion machines, high frequency machines, oxygen machine, and LED light therapy machines.
And last but not least is our beautiful new flooring and fresh paint, as well as the renovation of our private relaxation area! Now a warmer and brighter bleached oak, this new flooring complements the soothing and calming design elements of the spa.
We look forward to sharing our updates and renovation with our clients, and look forward to seeing you for an amazing spa day!
Bella's Studio, Old Monterey's sewing, craft, and design studio, is presenting Summer Kids' Camps June 6 - August 5, 2016 for a variety of ages and skill levels. For a complete list of our summer camps, including descriptions, please click here. Be sure to sign up early because sessions fill up quickly.
Kids' Summer Camps 2016
June 6 - 10: For the Young Ones (ages 6-8)
This is the perfect camp for young ones who want to get their little hands all crafty. Campers will create fun, easy projects to jump-start their sewing journeys. No sewing experience necessary, just a desire to learn a new craft and meet new friends. $360
June 13 - 17: Boys Can Sew (ages 8-12)
Boys love to sew! This camp focuses on projects that boys will love. $325
June 20 - 24: Fashionista #1 (ages 8-16)
June 27 - July 1: Fashionista #2 (ages 8-16)
Fashionista Camps are for those with some sewing experience who want to take their designing and sewing skills to the next level. Budding designers will create an original outfit while learning to follow a pattern and sew with professional results. We'll explore design theory and fashion illustration. $385 per week; $750 for both sessions
July 11 - 15: Quilt & Stitch (ages 7-16)
A summer favorite! Campers will create a cozy quilted blanket and learn the art of hand embroidery. $360
July 18 - 22: It's a Doll Party (ages 8-12)
Campers will create a matching sleepover outfit with their favorite 18" doll. Cozy jammies and a snuggly pillow will make quite a fashion statement. We finish the week with a tea party - all dolls invited! $360
July 25 - 29: Accessories Galore! (ages 7-16)
Totes, pouches, pencil cases, book covers, hair flowers - this camp is a week of fun small projects that are stylish and practical. $360
August 1 - 5: Sew Green Fashionista (ages 7-12)
All budding fashionistas can take this camp. Campers will create a simple outfit and learn to re-purpose a favorite piece that needs a little makeover. No sewing experience necessary! $360
