Old Monterey District Blog

Want your house to smell amazing with a strawberry and rhubarb pie or an apple crisp in the oven? Alta Bakery and Cafe is now offering take-and-bake pies and crisps / crumbles! Give us a call at 831-920-1018. We're located at 502 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey.

MidiCi Monterey is happy to announce the arrival of the Supremo pizza on our menu. The Supremo is made with our Italian tomato sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, house made sausage, sliced garlic, green bell peppers, black olives, red onions, and sliced mushrooms. Yum!

MidiCi Monterey, The Neapolitan Pizza Company, is located at 467 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. We are now open for take-out, pick-up, and delivery orders.

New in stock at Grace Lifestyle Boutique: a hand sanitizer that's actually good for your skin! We now carry hand sanitizer from Natural Inspirations, a moisturizing gel that contains aloe vera and Vitamin E and is paraben free. It has a beautiful citrus fragrance. Please phone us to purchase and arrange for curbside pickup or shipping, 831-324-4200.

Grace Lifestyle Boutique, locally owned and operated, is located at 459 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Osio Theater is rolling out new independent films to rent and screen at home! View the list of currently available and upcoming films here. A portion of the proceeds from your rental benefits Osio. For general technical support on how to view your rental on your smart TV or device, please visit Osio's Streaming Support Page.

VIRTUAL SCREENINGS BEGINNING MAY 15, 2020

CRESCENDO
When world-famous conductor Eduard Sporck accepts the task of creating an Israeli-Palestinian youth orchestra, he is quickly drawn into a tempest of unsolvable problems. Having grown up in a state of war, suppression, and the constant risk of terror attacks, the young musicians on both sides are far from able to form a team. Will Sporck succeed and make the young people forget their hatred, at least for the three weeks until the concert? Watch the trailer.

UP FROM THE STREETS
The documentary is Michael Murphy's omnibus celebration of the music that shaped the culture of New Orleans. It features personal reflections from New Orleans’ most impactful musicians including, but not limited to, Terence Blanchard, Harry Connick, Jr, Wynton Marsalis, Mannie Fresh, Dr. Michael White, and commentary by national and international musicians along with archival and newly filmed performances by Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, and The Neville Brothers. Watch the trailer.

CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi is the story of 20-year-old Daniel who experiences a spiritual transformation while living in a youth detention center. He wants to become a priest but this is impossible because of his criminal record. When he is sent to work at a carpenter's workshop in a small town, on arrival he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of the young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened there. Watch the trailer.

DRIVEWAYS
Cody is a sweet, sensitive boy who doesn't always fit in easily with other kids his age. He's not bothered by spending the summer in an unfamiliar New York town while his mother, Kathy, cleans out the house left behind by his recently deceased aunt, trying to ready it for sale. As Kathy--estranged from her reclusive sister for years--learns how much she didn't know about the woman, Cody strikes up a surprising friendship with A gruff Korean War vet who lives next door. Watch the trailer.

AND THEN WE DANCED
A passionate...Read More

The past two months have presented unparalleled challenges to our Monterey community and there will certainly be additional unforeseeable challenges as we move through the next phases in social distancing and toward a new and different "normal" in our daily lives.

Sushi Fly would like to thank our guests and employees for being so patient and for doing their part to slow the spread of Covid-19. Your loyal support of our restaurant over the past two years has been greatly appreciated.

As we look toward the future, we have been planning for a new and different reality that might include a new and more limited menu, waiters with face masks and gloves, disposable menus, and tables six feet apart,

Because we anticipate that we will have to reduce the capacity of our already small restaurant, we will be introducing to-go orders, online ordering, and curbside pick-up.

Our hours of operation will be Fridays and Saturdays starting May 15, 3pm-8pm. Please have your orders placed before 7:30pm. You can place your orders on our website.

Our staff has been extremely patient with our closing and we thank them for sticking with us during these trying times. All of us are looking forward to seeing you again.

-Mike Adams
Owner, Sushi Fly

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill is now open for walk-up, curbside service at 426 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey! Monday and Tuesday we're open for beer only, 2pm-7pm. Wednesday through Sunday, we're open 12pm-7pm with a new takeout menu posted on our website. It features burgers, daily meal specials, and cocktails, bottled wine, and beer to-go.

Abiding by social distancing regulations, we have taped off 6ft standing positions and have a one-way line system set up right on Alvarado Street. Please phone in your food orders in advance so things don't get crowded on Alvarado Street, 831-655-2337.

Come and say wassup to Wade and Dre as they are slinging all of this week’s releases as well as Anniversary Ale VI. We're pumped to be back, y’all!

The Code Ninjas Monterey center is back open to the public! Our new operating hours are Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 10am-2pm. We can't wait to see those award-winning smiles at 465 Pacific Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Do your kids like computers? They'll love Code Ninjas! Our center is a fun and welcoming place where girls and boys ages 7-14 learn to code by building their very own video games. They have a blast while learning coding, robotics, math, logic, and teamwork.

Your child’s health and safety are our top priority and we're enforcing strict safety measures as advised by the CDC. Here are the steps that we’re taking to ensure a clean and safe dojo:

Cleanliness
*Increased frequency of professional cleaning
*Increased frequency of in-house cleaning by employees, especially devices, tables, door handles, bathrooms, and other frequently used surfaces
*Computer, monitor, mouse, and workspace cleaned between every student session
*No food or drink permitted in the lobby or dojo (coffee bar temporarily closed)

Social Distancing
*Increased distance between individual student workstations in the dojo
*Careful monitoring and enforcement of no-contact interactions
*Reduced student capacity in the dojo as needed, per local regulations

Personal Health & Hygiene
*Increased enforcement of hand washing and sick policies including mandatory temperature self-checks by staff
*Increased volume of sanitation stations

Bella's Studio, Monterey's sewing, craft, and design studio, is offering summer sewing camps for kids this summer, but with a twist. As we emerge out of our shelter-in-place reality and ease into a new normal, being creative and flexible is paramount. To help parents feel comfortable with the children with whom your kids are hanging out, Bella has designed her camp curriculum to meet that concern.

Details
Choose your friends and the week you attend. The camp curriculum will be customized for the students enrolled. We'll have a minimum of 2 campers and maximum of 4 campers per session. Each session will meet daily, Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm. Fee is $350 per child, which includes all supplies, materials, and a daily snack. Campers must bring their own lunch and beverage. $100 deposit is required to reserve your week.

Kids' Camp Options
We are offering the following camp themes...or you can tell Bella your ideas! Sewing camp themes include: All Dolled Up; Snuggle Quilt and Cozy Pillow; PJ Party; Soft and Cuddly; Totes, Pouches, and Organizers; Aprons, Table Runner, and Dish Towels; Just for the Boys; and Sewing Campers' Choice.

5 Week-Long Camps
June 22 - June 26
July 6 - July 10
July 13 - July 17
July 27 - July 31
August 3 - August 7

Sign up early as space will fill up quickly! Please phone Bella at 831-920-2272 or e-mail her to register. Bella's Studio is located at 140 W Franklin Street, Suite 309, in Downtown Old Monterey.

Cult Taco has reopened for curbside pick-up and delivery! We're now serving breakfast tacos and burritos, classic lunch tacos and burritos, take-and-bake meal options (i.e., enchiladas), and margaritas to go Tues-Sat, 9am-3pm. Please place your order on our website.

Cult Taco, located at 481 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is a modern taqueria inspired by the vibrant cuisine and art of Mexico. We offer many gluten free and vegan options.

To support your home yoga practice, Om Studios is offering Yoga Prop Bundles. Prop Bundles are priced at $99 and include one small rectangular bolster, two Manduka blocks, one blanket, and one Manduka strap. It's everything you need to create an in-studio experience at home! Purchase yours online today.

Bundles are available only for curbside pickup by appointment at our Monterey studio (631 Cass Street) or for local delivery on the Monterey Peninsula. Questions? Please e-mail us.

Melville Tavern is happy to announce that we've reopened for curbside pickup! That's right, we're serving our delicious burgers and sandwiches, wood fired pizzas, pasta, salads, and bottled beer and wine to go. Just check out our menu, place your order over the phone, and pay by credit card. When you arrive, stay in your vehicle and we'll bring your food out to you.

We're very excited to offer you our wood fired, freshly baked pizzas. After a 2-year hiatus, our wood fired brick oven is now back in operation, and we're making some great pizza! Try our Margherita, Mediterranean, Pepperoni, Tavern, Pesto Chicken, Hawaiian, or Barbecue pizzas.

Melville Tavern, located at 484 Washington Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is open daily, 12pm-8pm. Our phone number is 831-643-9525.

Osio Theater is rolling out a new slate of independent films to rent and screen at home! View the list of currently available and upcoming films here. A portion of the proceeds from your rental benefits Osio. For general technical support on how to view your rental on your smart TV or device, please visit Osio's Streaming Support Page.

VIRTUAL SCREENINGS BEGINNING MAY 8, 2020

DRIVEWAYS
Cody is a sweet, sensitive boy who doesn't always fit in easily with other kids his age. He's not bothered by spending the summer in an unfamiliar New York town while his mother, Kathy, cleans out the house left behind by his recently deceased aunt, trying to ready it for sale. As Kathy--estranged from her reclusive sister for years--learns how much she didn't know about the woman, Cody strikes up a surprising friendship with A gruff Korean War vet who lives next door. Watch the trailer.

AND THEN WE DANCED
A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the ultraconservative confines of modern Georgian society, the film follows Merab, a devoted dancer who has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli--gifted with perfect form and equipped with a rebellious streak--throws Merab off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships with Mary and his family. Watch the trailer.

BOOKSELLERS
Antiquarian booksellers are part scholar, part detective, and part businessperson, and their personalities and knowledge are as broad as the material they handle. They also play an underappreciated yet essential role in preserving history. This documentary takes viewers inside their small but fascinating world, populated by an assortment of obsessives, intellects, eccentrics and dreamers. Watch the trailer.

SAINT FRANCES
Flailing 34-year-old Bridget finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances. But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’s moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and difficulties of becoming a part of someone else’s family. Watch the trailer.

THE ETRUSCAN SMILE
Based on the bestselling novel by José Luis...Read More

Code Ninjas Monterey is hosting a series of week-long onsite and virtual summer camps for kids in 2020. Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure! Guided by our team of Code Senseis, the camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills, make new friends, and have fun. Visit our website for more information.

Onsite Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' in-person summer camps, taking place at our dojo at 465 Pacific Street in Monterey, are scheduled Monday - Friday, 10am-2pm. Price is $225 per child. Each camp is limited to 12 children. We'll be offering: Roblox Create, Minecraft Modding, Game Builders Club, Robotics Pro, Co-Drone Camp, and Application Builder.

Virtual Summer Camps
Code Ninjas' virtual summer camps are scheduled Monday - Friday, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Price is $149 per child. Each camp is limited to 6 students. We'll be offering: Roblox Create and Minecraft Modding.

View class descriptions and the full schedule on our website.