Dining

Nepal Fundraiser at Namaste India Bistro, September 2026

Monterey, CA

At Namaste, our hearts are with the families and communities affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Through September, $5 from every buffet lunch purchased at Namaste India Bistro will be donated to Nepal flood relief.

Namaste India Bistro is located at 538 Lighthouse Avenue. Our buffet lunch is served daily, 11am-3pm.

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor Offers Catering

Monterey, CA

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor now offers catering! Are you looking for a fun, unforgettable way to make your next event stand out? Let us turn your celebration into the sweetest event of the year.

From weddings and birthdays to corporate events, school functions, grand openings, festivals, and private parties, family-owned Scoops brings the smiles with award winning, premium Marianne's ice cream made into our wild and wonderful ice cream desserts. Learn more.

The Rayburn Family at Albatross Ridge

 
9/25/26
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents The Rayburn Family, all talented singer-songwriters. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Maya Rayburn at Albatross Ridge

 
9/12/26
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Maya Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Oktoberfest Tap Takeover at Alvarado Street Brewery 2026

 
9/19/26
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill invites you to join us for an Oktoberfest Tap Takeover, September 19 & 20.

We'll have guest taps of some of our favorite lager brewers in the country and Bavarian-inspired food specials showcasing sausages...

Artist Julia Madden-Fulk at Six Over Coffee

 
9/6/26
 
Free
 
Six Over Coffee and Company

Local artist Julia Madden-Fulk will sell her handmade block prints at Six Over Coffee and Company on Sunday, Sept. 6, 9am-1pm. Meet Julia and speak with her about her work! Her prints will be displayed on the walls of the coffee shop through September.

New Monterey Neighborhood Park Feast 2026

 
9/12/26
 
Free / $22
 
Oak Newton Park

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) is hosting our annual Park Feast for New Monterey residents on Sat, Sept. 12, 4pm-7pm, at Oak Newton Park.

Come meet your neighbors and enjoy an evening of good food, great company, and community connection. Registration is free for the first 50 people, $22 per person thereafter. Register here.

Catering from Ad Astra Bread Co.

Monterey, CA

Let’s say you've got a bunch of friends coming over for breakfast, or maybe just an early morning office meeting. Who has time to make food for everyone? Ad Astra Bread Co. does!

Ad Astra has a catering menu for breakfast and lunch and we make sandwiches. Send us an email and let's talk about it. We're open daily 7am-4pm, at 479 Alvarado Street.

Vote Downtown Monterey & OldMonterey.org for "Best of 2026"

Monterey, CA

Downtown Monterey has a number of spots that made it to the finals in Monterey County Weekly's Best of 2026 Reader's Poll , including our website, OldMonterey.org , which has been nominated for Best Local Website, and our Tuesday Farmers Market on Alvarado Street, nominated for Best Farmers Market and Best Place to See and Be Seen.

Now we need you to vote! The Old Monterey Business Association is a nonprofit organization with a tiny staff, a small budget, and big dreams, so your support means the world to us. Final voting is open until August 28.

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