Montrio Bistro invites you to join us every Sunday night for Half-Price Wine Night, featuring 50% off all bottles of wine*. Try something new, order a favorite, or treat yourself to that bottle you normally reserve for special occasions!
*Please note: allocated wines are not included.
Summer is here and it’s time for a mini-vacation! Enter for a chance to win the ultimate getaway to the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey. Explore the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, stay for two nights, and wake up to a delicious breakfast in Jacks Restaurant. This is a Bay Area getaway you won’t soon forget!
The Monterey Hotel Giveaway Package includes: a two-night stay at Portola Hotel & Spa; breakfast for two at Jacks Restaurant each morning; and two Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets. Visit http://www.portolahotel.com/monterey-giveaway to enter.
Please note: Terms and conditions apply. Must be 18 or older to enter. Last day to enter is August 26, 2015. Winner will be notified via email by August 28, 2015.
Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill is pleased to announce that Jeremiah Tydeman, 37, joined our team last month and has already been making some great changes to the existing menu, overhauling the burger, mac 'n cheese, fish tacos, and introducing the wildly popular new carnitas tacos. Right now he's gearing up to launch a new, seasonal fall menu by mid-September.
Tydeman grew up in Half Moon Bay and worked as a aircraft technician for 8 years after serving in the Navy before he discovered his passion for the cooking. He earned a Culinary Arts degree from the Institute of Technology in Roseville in 2006 and began cooking under Chef Richard Reddington at Redd Restaurant in Napa Valley. Tydeman would go on to cook at two other Michelin Star restaurants in the area, including La Toque and Sante Restaurant in Sonoma before ending up at The Bench in Pebble Beach where he was the Sous Chef for three years.
While he considers his cooking style a hybrid of California and French fare, Tydeman is influenced by Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and is very drawn to the bold, bright flavors of Southeast Asian culinary traditions. His basic philosophy encompasses a wide range of flavors and celebrates classic dishes that are simply prepared but done well. Head Brewer JC Hill and Tydeman will be working closely together to marry the food and beer offerings at Alvarado Street, with the goal of giving guests the ultimate sensory experience.
Alvarado Street Brewery is pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded two more medals this year, this time at the crowded field at the 2015 California State Fair in Sacramento.
Minesweeper IPA took second place honors in the American IPA category in a field of 141 other entries. Triple Cone, our annually brewed Triple IPA, was awarded second place among 79 entries in the Imperial IPA category. In all, over 1,000 beers were judged at this year's California State Fair, making it one of the largest Commerical Craft Beer competitions on the West Coast.
Earlier in the year, Alvarado Street Brewery was awarded four medals at the Los Angeles International Beer Competition (Gold for Monterey Common and Mai Tai PA, Silver for Minesweeper IPA and Milk Stout) and two medals at the San Diego International Beer Competition (Gold for Smokestack Lightning Smoked IPA, Silver for Alta California Pale Ale). We're hoping to carry this momentum to the 2015 Great American Beer Fest in Denver this fall!
Every Monday and Tuesday at Red's Donuts, regular donuts only cost $5 a dozen...while they last! (Regular price, $7 a dozen.) Red's Donuts at 433 Alvarado Street in Monterey: making real, handmade donuts since 1950.
Montrio Bistro is proud to announce that Chelsea Roh has been named our new Banquet/Event Coordinator! She has more than a decade’s worth of experience in event planning and entertainment industries. Chelsea is excited to bring her knowledge, talents, and expertise to Montrio and looks forward to working with Montrio's customers to create memories that will last a lifetime.
In honor of Blush Makeup and Skin Studio's first anniversary, July 27 - August 1, 2015 we are offering our Blushing Beauty Glam Session for a special price of $50 (originally $85). Take advantage of this deal and make your appointment with any of our talented artists now! You can request your appointment at blushmonterey.com. (Of course, all our beauties who've booked their Glam Sessions already will be able to get this amazing price!) We are so excited and want to thank all of you who helped make Blush a success.
The Blushing Beauty Glam Session is a session of glamorous makeup application which includes regular faux lashes, highlighting and contouring, smokey eyes, and perfectly winged liner. It's appropriate for any special event - day or night. You will be camera ready!
Please note: this special offer excludes bridal makeup packages and bridal parties. Offer not valid 7/30/15, as studio will be closed during the day.
Photos taken at the 2015 4th of July celebrations in Old Monterey are now on our website! On the Old Monterey Photos page, check out the photo albums for:
On behalf of the Old Monterey Foundation and the Old Monterey Business Association we would like to thank our long time partner, the City of Monterey. They have played a huge part in ensuring that the parade marches as smooth and safe as possible.
Peter B’s Brewpub has been awarded two Gold Medals by the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI). Based on a scale of 1-100 points, Peter B’s Je T’Aime and Midnight Lighting earned 90 and 92 points, respectively.
Je T’aime has a clear gold amber color and is described by the BTI as bright and fruity. There are floral aromas of banana nut muffin, orange blossom honey, and herb baguette. It has a velvety, lively, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingly, interesting, medium-length arugula, peppercorns, stone fruit custard, and brown spices finish.
The second winning beer, Midnight Lightening, has an amber color with aromas of fruitcake, berry compote, and vinaigrette. It has a supple, tangy, effervescent, sourish medium-to-full body and a warming, nuanced, medium-long balsamic and soy drizzled dark berries, pomegranate, crème brulee, and salty roasted chestnuts finish.
On behalf of the Old Monterey Foundation and the Old Monterey Business Association we would like to thank the following Independence Day Contributors for their sponsorship of the 2015 4th of July Parade.
Portola Hotel and Spa, which currently holds the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED® certification for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance, has completed the highly esteemed recertification process. This recertification represents a continuation of the eco-friendly initiatives set out in 2009. As the first LEED® hotel in Central California, Portola Hotel & Spa takes much pride in providing both eco-friendly and superior services and amenities to their guests.
Portola Hotel has invested in a new set of initiatives to guarantee its already existing superior “green” hospitality and live up to the eco-friendly standards of the LEED® certification. Some efforts include:
*Almost 20% of the hotel’s employees commute using alternative forms of transportation including biking, walking, and public transit.
*Native and adaptive plants that are drought-tolerant and provide habitat are placed throughout the property.
*In order to eliminate the hotel’s contribution to ozone depletion, all refrigerants containing CFCs have been phased out.
*Portola Hotel has purchased Renewable Energy Credits equivalent to 100% of yearly energy, which supports renewable energy generation offsite.
*Portola Hotel has a green cleaning policy and program and purchases over 60% sustainable cleaning products and materials leading to better air quality for staff and guests.
*Portola Hotel is diverting approximately 78% of waste from landfills and conducts an annual waste audit to identify areas that can be further approved.
On behalf of the Old Monterey Foundation and the Old Monterey Business Association we would like to thank the following Founding Fathers Sponsors for their contributions towards the 2015 4th of July Parade.
On behalf of the Old Monterey Foundation and the Old Monterey Business Association we would like to thank Union Bank, our Presenting Patriot Sponsor, for their continued support and donations that make our 4th of July Parade possible, year after year.
Monterey County Weekly has teamed up with Monterey Beer Festival to bring you Monterey County Beer Week, June 5-12, 2015. Here, in one spot, are all the Beer Week events taking place in Old Monterey, grouped by location.
ALVARADO STREET BREWERY AND GRILL, 426 Alvarado St
Sat, June 6: Join in the Strong Ale Celebration with rare, barrel-aged offerings from Sierra Nevada, Stone, Anchor, North Coast, and others.
Mon, June 8: $3 pints of Easy Jack (hoppy session ale), Opal (farmhouse ale), Pivo Pilsner, and Wookey Jack (hoppy black ale). For $4, keep the glass! We'll also offer Stickee Monkee, an extremely limited Belgian Quadruple ale that's been aged in spirit barrels and will be served in 5 oz tasters only.
Tues, June 9: $3 pints of Red Eye (American red ale), 7x70 IPA, Alpha Session (the original session IPA), 1500 Pale Ale, and Drake's IPA. For $4, keep the glass! Kitchen will be rocking $2 street tacos from 5 pm until closing.
Wed, June 10: Participants will be asked to identify eight different IPA's - winner will receive a $25 gift card and growler of their choice.
Thurs, June 11: Ticket holders to the Brewers and Baker's Collaboration Dinner will stop in for a course at the Brewery.
Fri, June 12: We'll be bringing in at least 6 of some of our favorite tart libations, including Cuvee des Jacobins Rouge, Duchesse de Bourgogne, Petrus Aged Pale Ale, Timmerman's Framboise, Echt Kriekbier, and Farmhouse Noir from Sante Adairius Rustic Ales in Capitola.
BRITANNIA ARMS OF MONTEREY, 444 Alvarado St
All week long: Enjoy $2.75 pints of Stella Artois at Britannia Arms. Monday through Friday, swing in for happy hour from 3:30-6:30pm for $4 on all drafts and half price appetizers.
BULL AND BEAR WHISKEY BAR AND TAPHOUSE, 479 Alvarado St
All week long: Daily happy hour, 4pm-7pm, with $2 off all draft beers (there are 48 to chose from).
PETER B'S BREWPUB, 2 Portola Plaza
Thurs, June 11: Ticket holders to the Brewers and Baker's Collaboration Dinner will stop in for a course at Peter B's.
TURN 12 BAR AND GRILL, 400 Tyler St
Wed, June 10: Firestone Walker Pint Night - buy Firestone Walker tonight and keep the glass. Plus special...Read More
Stop by Montrio Bistro’s new pet-friendly parklet with your four-legged friend any Wednesday this summer, June 10 through Labor Day, and we will make a donation from every wine purchase to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue and Animal Friends Rescue Project. Furry friends can also nosh on a special house-made treat from Chef Tony Baker!
The Brewers Association is happy to announce American Craft Beer Week, May 11-17, 2015. Each year, we celebrate the culture and community of craft brewers across the U.S. See what's brewing at Peter B's Brewpub for American Craft Beer Week 2015!
MONDAY 5/11/15
- 5 Course Brewer’s Dinner at 6pm
Includes a pint of Peter B’s Raspberry Wheat
- Greenflash Brewing Co. Guest Keg: $2.5 Pints & $4 Mugs
TUESDAY 5/12/15
- Mug Club Appreciation Night
Complimentary Peter B’s Raspberry Wheat Pint for each Mug Club Member
- Dogfish Head Brewing Co. Guest Keg: $2.5 Pints & $4 Mugs
WEDNESDAY 5/13/15
- 102.1 KRML’s Pub Talk at 5pm
Featuring Peter B’s Wing Sauce Judging & Winner Announcement
- Peter B’s Collaboration Release with Drakes Brewing Co.
- Stone Brewing Co. Guest Keg: $2.5 Pints & $4 Mugs
THURSDAY 5/14/15
- Cask Tapping at 4pm
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Guest Keg: $2.5 Pints & $4 Mugs
FRIDAY 5/15/15
- Live Music: Brandon Swanson from 6pm-9pm
- Lagunitas Brewing Co. Guest Keg: $2.5 Pints & $4 Mugs
SATURDAY 5/16/15
- Live Music: Mark Banks from 6pm-9pm
- Drakes Brewing Co. Guest Keg: $2.5 Pints & $4 Mugs
SUNDAY 5/17/15
- Anchor Brewing Co. Guest Keg: $2.5 Pints & $4 Mugs
**Each evening Peter B's will have nightly giveaways at 7pm and 9pm. Winners must be present to win.
We have some featured items this month at Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things! They are gorgeous lamps, made by a California artist from 100% re-purposed/recycled materials (including disk brake parts, old copper pipes, pennies and even guitar strings). The lampshades are made from various pulps, adding a rich and textured depth to each lamp.
The lamps come in 3 sizes: "condo size" table lamp, regular table lamp, and floor lamp. They are stunning and provide a warm accent to any room. Please stop by and take a look!
