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I Need a Gyro: Rediscovering Love for Lighthouse Avenue's Heroic International Foodie Action
by Marc C. Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 11/29/12
Now through January 10, 2013, American Burger is celebrating the holidays in style with a delicious dinner special! Yes, that's right: 5pm-9pm every day we'll be offering a 3-course meal at the great price of $15.95 for one or $25.95 for two. The only day we might be closed is on Christmas Day, December 25.
The special 3-course dinner menu includes:
1. Choice of soup or salad
2. Choice of grilled salmon, NY steak, shrimp spicy pasta, or vegetable pasta
3. Choice of coffee, ice cream, or the sweet of the day
American Burger wants to thank you for your continuing support! For more information, please phone us at 831-373-7573.
Henry's BBQ Restaurant in the Lighthouse District is pleased to present Henry's Rack-Tracker! Over time, buy 10 full racks of our delicious pork spare-ribs and get the 11th free!
Pick up our free Rack-Tracker card at the restaurant. Every time you purchase a full rack of pork spare ribs, our staff will add our special stamp to your card. When the card is full, you can turn it in for a free rack of pork ribs.
Please excuse our dust! Despite the construction on Lighthouse Avenue, all our businesses are still open. Please consider supporting us by shopping and dining in the Lighthouse District, especially during this somewhat less-than-tidy time. We hope that all construction will conclude in early December. If you have questions or concerns, please phone Candy Ingram at The Ingram Group, 831-373-3609. Ms. Ingram is in charge of community outreach for the construction project.
Construction update as of December 4, 2012:
The bus stop at Irving is complete. The bus stop at Hoffman is nearly complete (MST still needs to put in some pavers and install the bus stop shelter).
The bus stop at Reeside is still at least one and a half weeks away from being completed. The installation of the bus pad, curb, gutters, and sidewalk will be very dependent on the weather because the next step is to pour concrete.
By the end of December, MST is hoping to have all the new signal controllers installed on Lighthouse and Foam, which we hope will improve traffic flow.
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 Theatre's 'Sylvia' Sheds Light on a Marriage Gone Astray
by Kathryn Petruccelli
Monterey Herald, 11/14/12
Your Town: Transit Construction Project Delayed
Monterey Herald, 11/09/12
Street Closures for Big Sur Half Marathon
Monterey Herald, 11/15/12
Because of the Big Sur Half Marathon on Sunday, November 18, there will be a number of parking restrictions, 2am-11am, and road closures, 4am-11am. We've tried to distill the information for the Lighthouse District below. For a detailed guide of all closures in Monterey that morning, please e-mail info@lighthousedistrict.net and we'll send you a copy of the original document.
The entire Half Marathon course will be posted, "No Parking - Tow Away 2am-11am on Sunday, November 18, 2012." Other parking restrictions will also be in effect in the Downtown and Cannery Row areas. All "No Parking" areas will be posted a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All vehicles left standing in a "No Parking" zone will be towed at the owner's expense.
Lighthouse Avenue and the Pacific Street connector southbound (from New Monterey to Downtown Monterey) will remain open all day. BUT the westbound lanes of Del Monte from Figueroa to the Custom House Tunnel (from Downtown Monterey toward Pacific Grove) will be closed 6am-8:45am. During this time, access to New Monterey and Pacific Grove will be via Highway 1 and Holman Highway (68) ONLY.
Details of Closures That Will Impact Lighthouse District:
Approximately 5am-8:45am, the southbound lanes of Lighthouse from Pacific to Washington (basically, this means the Custom House Tunnel), will be closed.
Approximately 5am-10:45am, the following streets will be closed:
Reeside from Foam to Cannery Row
Dickman from Lighthouse to Foam
Drake from Lighthouse to Cannery Row
Hoffman from Wave to Cannery Row
Prescott from Wave to Cannery Row
Irving from Foam to Wave
David from Lighthouse to Cannery Row
Wave from Drake to McClellan & from Prescott to Eardley
Cannery Row from Reeside to David
Approximately 6am-8:45am, the following streets will be closed:
Westbound lanes of Del Monte from Washington to Reeside, including the Custom House Tunnel
Pacific from Scott to Lighthouse Curve
Foam from Lighthouse to Drake
The New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) is currently seeking three local residents to serve as board members. The work can be easily folded into your available time, it's interesting work, and it fulfills our duty as citizens to be involved with our government.
The purpose of the NMNA is to preserve and enhance the quality of life and residential quality of the area and to support and enhance business and business development in the commercial districts of the area. For more information, please visit the NMNA's website.
Please contact us if you feel now is the time to get involved in your community! For more information, please contact Board President Bill Whipple at 831-594-2961 or Board Secretary Howard Fosler at 831-649-6935.
Is that great summer tan starting to fade? Come on down to Lighthouse District's Sahara Sun Tanning! In the month of November, we have several specials from which to choose:
*Purchase 5 Mystic Tanning Sessions for only $79.95
*Purchase 2 Njoy or Ultra Bronze Sessions and get 1 free
*Purchase 10 Regular Tanning Sessions for only $49.95
For more information and to make an appointment, please phone Sahara Sun Tanning at 831-375-9584.
Gift certificates make great holiday presents, and throughout the months of November and December, Henry's BBQ has some great deals for you!
November 1 - December 31, purchase $50 certificates for only $40, $75 certificates for only $60, and $100 certificates for only $75.
Give the gift of delicious food from Henry's BBQ!
And be sure to call us for all your holiday party needs this season. Henry's BBQ offers catering with drop-off or pick-up options available. We have a huge menu selection which includes a variety of barbecued meats, burgers (ground fresh daily!), sandwiches, chili, salads, and more.
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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.
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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.
