Since we can't host an in-person event at Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop, we're holding it online! Enjoy a tasting of bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company and meet the principals over Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6pm.

Price is $20, which will apply to purchase. To secure your spot and order your bourbon tasting box, please call 831-373-2816. Hellam's is located at 423 Alvarado Street.

Everyone in our community should be able to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner. The Kiwanis Club of Monterey, Food Bank for Monterey County, and City of Monterey are working together to offer a drive-thru and walk-up Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10am-2pm, at the Dennis the Menace Parking Lot.

Because of Covid-19, this is a no-contact program and reservations are required. To make a reservation, please visit this page. For complete instructions, please click here . All participants must wear face masks.

Did you see the article in Monterey County Weekly about the new werewolf novel written by local author Joshua Converse? Set in Big Sur, The Diana Strain is a murder mystery with a diverse cast of characters and it's a lot of fun!

The book is now available for $15 at Current Comics - you can buy a copy in the store at 400 Lighthouse Avenue or visit our website for mail order .

2021 Trek and Electra bikes have arrived at Epicenter Cycling! Get your holiday bike(s) now before they're gone. We have electric bikes, traditional bikes, kids' bikes, commuter bikes, and more in lots of colors that run the gamut of sizes.

Once this latest batch is gone, we won't be getting in another huge shipment like this until spring. Stop by Epicenter Cycling at 230 Lighthouse Avenue to score your dream bike before it's too late.

Lilify is thrilled to have Ad Astra's Lilify Loaf, a beautiful sourdough bread with herbs from our garden, back at the shop on Fridays!

To ensure we have a loaf waiting for you, feel free to pre-purchase your loaf online by Thursday at midnight and we will hold it for you on Friday for pickup, 11am until closing, at 281 Lighthouse Ave.

Om Studios in Downtown Old Monterey is now offering outdoor yoga classes 7 days a week! Most of our classes are held behind Alta Bakery and Cafe at 502 Munras Street - view them all here . Advance registration is required as class size is limited - please register online .

Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our November drink of the month, an apple cider latte with burnt cinnamon stick. Come and try it this month - we're located at 502 Munras Ave.

Sushi Fly now has stylish new hoodies with our logo! Come and get yours and show your Sushi Fly pride. $35, tax included. Located at 413 Alvarado Street, Sushi Fly is open for outdoor dining and take-out.

Cult Taco invites you to check out our new vegan, plant-based Cult Verde Menu ! Try our yam enchiladas with Cultura mole and cashew crema, our "meatloaf" made with shiitake mushrooms and lentils, or our "pulled pork" sandwich featuring seasoned jackfruit. Gluten-free options abound.

Visit us at 481 Alvarado Street for outdoor dining or take-out. And don't worry, omnivores, we're keeping our Regular Menu too.

Venture Gallery presents a show by our featured artist for November, William Eatmon. In his new exhibit, Tribute Series , he pays homage to paintings that represent major movements in art. William's work will be featured through the month of November at our gallery at 260 Alvarado Street, open for in-store shopping Thu-Sun, 10am-6pm.

Ciao, tutti! Tutto Buono Eataliano is now open for take-out and curbside pick-up on Sundays, 12pm-7pm. Order one of our delicious Sicilian pan pizzas and enjoy it during your Sunday football game!

You can place your order online or give us a call at 831-920-1940. Tutto Buono is located at 598 Lighthouse Ave.

We have good news and bad news. Bad news first: everybody's favorite late-night nacho spot, Nacho Bizness, has officially left Lighthouse Avenue. The good news: it's moved nearby, to 470 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey!

Your pals at Nacho Bizness now have a big, fun, newly redecorated restaurant where they're slinging piping hot 'chos and burritos for take-out. They've still got great vegan and gluten-free options and all their take-out packaging is green certified.

You can purchase plants that have been hand propagated from the Cooper Molera Adobe Gardens! Just visit the Cooper Molera Museum entrance Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm, or call 831-332-0172, ext. 7776. Payments must be made by by cash or check - all proceeds benefit Cooper Molera. Located at 502 Munras Avenue. Masks and social distancing required.