Old Monterey District Blog

Join poet and nonfiction author and workshop leader Patrice Vecchione for a writing burst of energy, a kickstart to your creative self. Get the juices flowing! My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Writing Workshop will be held in virtual, online space on Saturday, June 6, 9:30am-1pm. Fee is $80 - sign up here.

Sure, we’re living through one hell of a time and writing is a fail-proof way through. Calm the overwhelm brought on by fear and uncertainty. When words find their way to the page, you’ll get a bit of breathing space. This workshop is for writers of any and every genre.

Old Capitol Books, an independent, family run, beloved bookstore is in need of funds to stay afloat, and we need bookstores now more than ever! This is a bookstore that hosts poetry readings, experimental art performances, and offers both new and used books.

50% of the workshop fee goes directly to Old Capitol Books and the other 50% helps support an author (also challenged)!

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is here for your quarantine wine needs! We're pleased to offer complimentary local delivery, including same-day local delivery for orders placed by 6pm. Please visit our website to view our selection and place your order.

Sovino, a small business owned by local sommelier Claire Sutton, is located at 241 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. For inquiries, please call 831-641-9463.

Just in time for Mother's Day, Grace Lifestyle Boutique is offering beautiful, 100% soy candles by Capri Blue, hand-poured in the U.S. There are three fragrances available: Pineapple Flower, Volcano, and Coconut Santal. Prices are $24 for the smaller candle with a 40 hour burn time, and $32 for the larger candle with a 65 hour burn time.

Brittani Reid-Bristol, owner of Grace Lifestyle Boutique, is sheltering in place at home locally, but she has candles from the shop and she wants to share them with you! Please e-mail her or DM Grace Lifestyle Boutique on Instagram for a secure invoice you can pay online. Britanni is offering free local delivery to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Seaside, and Marina. She's also happy to ship your order.

Pineapple Flower
Close your eyes and feel the island sun! Sparkling pineapple with a hint of plum mixed with tart lemon flower and sweet sugar cane make the perfect blend of paradise.

Volcano
This fragrance is the perfect blend of citrus and sugar notes. Like the excitement and energy of a summer night rendezvous, it is simply unforgettable.

Coconut Santal
With flowering hibiscus, lime coconut, and hits of amber, this fragrance transports you to good times and gives you ultimate smooth sailing vibes.

Alvarado Street Brewery presents All Together. This beer represents a worldwide collaboration spearheaded by our friends at @otherhalfnyc to raise awareness for hospitality workers affected by the pandemic. This hazy IPA is loaded up with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Cascade hops and delivers all the fruit laden juiciness.

A portion of proceeds from purchases of this beer will go directly to the 100+ staff at all three Alvarado Street / Yeast of Eden locations. At the end of the day, we’re all in this together! A limited number of cases remain for shipping in California, as well as four packs for drive through pickup at our Salinas location at 1315 Dayton Street.

Code Ninjas Monterey is asking our community to nominate a high school senior and tell us that person's greatest high school accomplishment. Submissions are due via e-mail by May 18, 2020.

Code Ninjas will be raffling off 10 gift cards to local businesses for 10 of these seniors, and winners will be announced June 1, 2020. Let’s give back to these hardworking students!

A mother’s love (and patience) has been on full display in recent weeks, and Mother's Day is May 10. Comanche Cellars encourages you to show her you appreciate all she’s done with wine and chocolates. We are now offering a special wine and chocolate combination pack called "We Love You, Mom!" for only $50 (reg. $86). Place your order on our website.

Comanche Cellars, which now offers curbside pickup by appointment, is located at 412 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Ocean Sushi Deli is excited to have reopened our Monterey location for take-out and pick-up! We're now open daily, 12pm-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome but phone orders are preferred, 831-645-9876. (Please try to call 1-2 hours in advance to avoid waiting in-house and to help maintain social distancing.) View our menu online.

Ocean Sushi Deli is a family-owned restaurant that's been serving the Monterey Peninsula for more than 30 years. Located at 165 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey, we look forward to seeing you again!

The Monterey County Health Officer has released a new shelter-in-place order which is valid May 4 - May 31, 2020. Read the order here.

We might be living through a pandemic, but Mother's Day is still happening on May 10. Gasper Spadero, owner of Gasper's Jewelers, is sheltering-in-place but he wants to help you surprise the special woman in your life with something beautiful and elegant.

The shop on Alvarado Street is closed, but Gasper is now taking phone orders for his top-selling Ever-Lasting Hand-Dipped 24k Gold Roses as well as jewelry such as diamond earrings, pendants, and bracelets that will make any mama smile.

Please phone Gasper at 831-594-2773 to discuss your order and place your deposit. (Be sure to leave a message if he's not able to pick up the phone when you call.) Having provided high quality jewelry designs in Monterey since 1989, he can help you find just the right gift.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is hosting an online painting class with local artist Bunny Paivine on Saturday, May 2, at 6pm. Learn how to paint this picture from the comfort of your own home! Fee is $30 per person and includes paint, supplies, and delivery of the paint and supplies. (You can order wine or beer from us, too!)

To purchase tickets, visit Sovino's online store. Class details will be sent to you following your purchase. Please purchase your tickets by Thursday night, April 30, to ensure delivery of supplies.

Do you like talking about local history? Join Monterey Public Library for a virtual coffee shop style chat. Every other Friday, we will discuss a different topic relating to Monterey’s historic past. Our next online meeting is Friday, May 1, 11am-12pm.

Come learn, share your favorite memory, and explore the past! Visit the Monterey Public Library’s website and scroll down the page to "Upcoming Virtual Events" to register for our upcoming Local History Coffee Chat.

Do you miss hearing live music by local musicians? Puma Road wine tasting room has the next best thing: every Wednesday, 5pm-6pm, through the end of May, they'll be streaming a live music show online. To watch the live stream, visit Puma Road's Instagram Story page. It's all free, but don't forget to tip the performer via Venmo if you're able.

Please note: Puma Road will be CLOSED during the show. Their shelter-in-place hours for wine pick-up by the bottle and the case are Fri & Mon, 3pm-6pm, and Sat & Sun, 12pm-4pm.

Puma Road Live Streaming Schedule

April 29, 5pm
Bronwyn Koryn
Venmo: @bronwynkoryn

May 6, 5pm
Steven J. Shook
Venmo: @steven-shook

May 13, 5pm
Songbird Meadow
Venmo: @songbirdmeadowmusic

May 20, 5pm
Chasing Windmills
Venmo: @Chasing-Windmills

May 27, 5pm
Leche Malo
Venmo: @lechemalo

Being home for a while now makes the days blend together. Revival Ice Cream has come up with a way to make a regular night a little bit special - have an ice cream tasting party at home!

Order Revival's tasting party pack and get 5 different flavors to try plus 5 of our famous homemade cones.⁠ You'll get 15 cups total - 3 of each flavor you choose.⁠ You can make the tasting extra special by adding your own toppings, sauces, and whip cream. (Yum!)
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If you're in the Monterey area, Revival Ice Cream can deliver your tasting party pack on Thursdays, or you can order online and have it shipped to wherever you are. Visit our website and get ready to have some fun!

We at Paris Bakery have seen people camping in their backyard, having fun family picnics on their patio, and making obstacle courses for their kids out of household items. There's so much creativity at work, keeping some sort of normalcy and sense of fun during these hard times.

And now Paris Bakery is offering is a little grab-and-go lunch for everyone age 21 and up to enjoy whether you're eating at home, enjoying a patio picnic, or dropping something special off for a loved one. Pictured here is a jambon beurre sandwich, apple custard, and red wine. Our picnic offerings can be tailored to your taste! Call us at 831-646-1620.

Paris Bakery is located at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey.

Calling all pasta lovers! MidiCi Monterey is proud to offer our new lineup of delicious pastas: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Penne Vodka, Chicken Alfredo, Pesto Genovese, and Macaroni and Cheese. Try all your favorites now, via delivery or take-out!

MidiCi, the Neapoltian pizza company, is located at 467 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Our phone number is 831-264-7013. View our menu online.