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.

Lilify wishes to introduce you to our minimal and modern lambswool poncho. It has a luxurious drape which cascades over the body and adds the perfect amount of warmth. This gorgeous piece, available in light beige and dark sand, is available online and in our shop at 281 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

The poncho is designed in Monterey by Rebecca and Pavan of Exhibit-A and handmade in India in small batches. All the materials are sourced locally and ethically, within 100 miles of the production unit.

Mission 19 Taqueria invites you to come in and try our new Torta Tijuana! Featuring queso asado, guacamole, beans, and your choice of carne asada, al pastor, chicken, or birria. Yum! We're located at 598 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Recycled Records now has these simply stylish tote bags for sale. It was a limited run, so come and get one while they're still in stock at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. It's a great way to show your support for one of our longtime Lighthouse District institutions.

June is here and so is a new session of classes for all ages! Our Classes and summer camps start as early as next week! Spaces are filling fast so be sure to register today to secure your spot!

For more information or to register, click the links below!

Adult 18+ Classes www.campbellca.gov/adultrecreation 
Zumba
Spin
Tennis: TDA
Hula/Polynesian Dance (12+)
Pilates *Virtual*
Yoga *Virtual*
Intermediate Jazz Dance

Adult 50+ Classes www.campbellca.gov/adultcenterclasses 
Pickleball Monthly Pass
ZUMBA Gold
Aqua Aerobics
Body Conditioning
Enhance Fitness *Virtual*
Forever Young
Line Dance, Low Intermediate
Sketching & Drawing - Back in Person!
Strength & Core
Strength Training
Total Body Fitness *Virtual*
Watercolors
Yogilates *Virtual*

Youth Day Camp www.campbellca.gov/campbelldaycamp  
Camper Cubs (4-5 YRS)
Bull Frogs (5-6 YRS)
Grasshoppers (6-7 YRS)
Sea Turtles (6-8 YRS)
Sunshine Kids (7-8 YRS)
Adventure Camp (9-10 YRS)
Ultimate Teens (11-12 YRS)

Youth Sports Camps www.campbellca.gov/youthsportcamps 
Basketball (7-12 YRS)
Flag Football (7-12 YRS)
Lacrosse Camp (7-12 YRS)
Multi-Sport: Baseball, Flag-Football, & Soccer Camp (7-12 YRS)
Track & Field Camp (7-12 YRS)
Tennis: TDA (7-11YRS)
World Cup Soccer (5-13 YRS)
Futsal Kingz- Soccer (6-12 YRS)
Cheerleading Cheer Kids (5.5-10 YRS)

Youth Specialty & Enrichment Camps - STEM, LEGO, Cooking, Art, Public Speaking, Debate & More!
www.campbellca.gov/specialtycamps 
Smart Money and Investing (8-14 YRS)*
Public Speaking, Writing,
Debate Skills (7-14 YRS)
Oceans and Robotics, Science and Technology SSROV (8-14 YRS)
LEGO MARVELous Engineering (8-12 YRS)
LEGO Enchanted Engineering (5-8 YRS)
Art Beat Family & Friends (5-12 YRS)
Art Beat Out of this World (5-12 YRS)
Cooking Camps
Cooking Round the USA (6-12 YRS)
Dish of Disney (6-12 YRS)
Foods ala Cart-oon Network (6-12 YRS)
*Virtual Camps

Youth Classes www.campbellca.gov/youthclasses 
Music Classes
Music Together (0-5 YRS)
Drum Set, Ukulele, Guitar,
& Piano/Keyboard (4-15 YRS)
Dance Classes
Tap & Ballet, Combo, Hip Hop (2-12 YRS)
Hip Hop & Break Dance (3-13 YRS)
Mom/Dad and Me Hula (3-7 YRS)
Keiki Hula (5.5-12 YRS)
Sports, Fitness & Movement
Volleyball Class (8-17...Read More

East Village Cafe, located at 498 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey, invites you to stop by and try our amazing macaron ice cream sandwiches made by Mavens Creamery in nearby San Jose. They’re perfect for the sunny weather!

Some of our staff's favorite flavors are: lemon cheesecake, cookies n’ cream, salted caramel, and chocolate cheesecake.

The Monterey Museum of Art is proud to announce our participation in Museums for All, a national initiative to expand access to museums. At Monterey Museum of Art, individuals and families who present a CalFresh / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card will receive free admission for up to four people! We invite you to visit us at 559 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

A fan favorite is returning to Revival Ice Cream in June! Our campfire s’mores ice cream is a fun way to usher in the summer. Using our classic Theo dark chocolate ice cream base, we add in house-made toasted marshmallow fluff and some speculoos crumbs which are just like graham crackers. It reminds us of summer nights with friends and family.

But campfire s'mores ice cream is only available in June, so visit us soon at 463 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. You can even pre-order it on our website for store pickup.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Linda Elling, our featured artist for June, whose paintings celebrate the incredible beauty of the Monterey Peninsula and Central Valley.

There is something magical in the quality of light in these paintings. Linda is captivated by scenes from California's Central Coast. Her work, in turn, has inspired collectors throughout the U.S.

Venture Gallery is now open daily, 10am-6pm. Linda Elling's artwork will be featured through June 2022. We invite you to meet the artist on Monday, June 6, 2pm-6pm or on Sunday, June 26, 10am-2pm, at the gallery. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.