Old Monterey District Blog

Have you placed your baked goods orders for Thanksgiving? Paris Bakery wants to remind you that we carry a wide array of delicious breads and desserts, perfect for your holiday feast! We'll be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so be sure to place your order in advance and check with us then about the best time to pick it up. We're located at 271 Bonifacio Plaza in Old Monterey.

Grace Lifestyle Boutique is now stocked with gorgeous new copper patina jewelry by local designer Nautilus & Sway such as the sand dollar-inspired earrings pictured here. We also have lovely semi-precious stone drops, chic long layering necklaces, and more! Stop by our shop at 459 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey and check out this beautiful collection.

Have you stopped by The Poke Lab to try our cold pressed juices by Pressed Juicery? If not, come and try these healthy, refreshing, and delicious juices at our restaurant at 475 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey. We will also be taking orders for 1, 3, and 5 day juice cleanses soon. Please email us for details!

Esteban Restaurant, located at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, is pleased to announce our new dinner menu, featuring some delicious and savory fall inspired dishes. Stop by soon to try this roasted pear dish (pictured) served with harissa and goat cheese. Find us at 700 Munras Avenue, or call for a reservation, 831-375-2411.

Sovino Wine Bar's Fall Special is definitely a favorite from our new menu. It includes apple ginger chutney and aged cheddar served with toasted crostini and rosemary spiced almonds. Paired with a Pelerin Chardonnay it's perfect! Visit us at 241 Alvarado Street and try it.

MYO Pure Frozen Yogurt is happy to announce that fall is here and our favorite seasonal flavor, pumpkin, is back! Even better, our pumpkin frozen yogurt is non-fat and contains live and active cultures. Come enjoy it while you can. We're located at 491 Alvarado Street in Old Monterey and open seven days a week.

Throughout October, Union Yoga is hosting donation-based classes to entice you to try something new for a good cause. Mid-day classes are better than an afternoon espresso to keep you fit and focused on the day in less than an hour! Funds raised through your donations will go toward Union Yoga's Teachers' Education Fund. Classes by donation are being held Mondays at 11:15am ("The Catalyst") and 12:15pm (Vinyasa Yoga) and on Wednesdays at 12:15pm (Vinyasa Yoga).

Throughout the month of October 2017, Jacks Monterey and Peter B's Brewpub will donate $1 per Pink Panther Lemon Drop purchased to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County. Stop by and try one! Both Jacks Monterey and Peter B's are located at Portola Hotel & Spa.

The Breast Cancer Awareness Group of Monterey County, an all-volunteer organization of breast cancer survivors, provides emergency need-based grants that help patients in active treatment with their basic living expenses.

Have you ever tried Pilates? If not, now is the time! If you're a new student at Pilates Monterey, you can buy 8 classes and get 1 free, now through October 31, 2017. Drop by our studio at 533 Hartnell Street in Monterey to purchase your prepaid pack. If you have any questions, call us at 831-521-2410. (Please note that not all of our trainers are participating in this special.)