East Village Cafe has introduced a new item on our Grab-N-Go Menu: japchae! We invite you to stop by and try this savory and slightly sweet dish featuring stir fried glass noodles and assorted vegetables seasoned with sesame oil.

Place your order for pick-up or delivery online , or visit us in person at 498 Washington Street.

Did you know? Epsilon Restaurant can ship any amount of our homemade baklava anywhere in the world! It's our family recipe made with filo dough, walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar. Surprise a loved one with a special treat, or enjoy a taste of Monterey when you're far away. Call us at 831-655-8108.

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Craving some heat this winter? Sample The Spicy Bee, MidiCi's newest specialty pizza! Our signature Bianca base is topped with calabrese (spicy Italian salami), creamy ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and a drizzle of spicy honey.

MidiCi is located at 467 Alvarado Street and offers dine-in, to-go, and delivery.

Every Sunday, 11am-7pm, Epsilon Restaurant and Savvy Bar are now joining forces to present a delicious brunch menu on the premises of Savvy, 420 Tyler Street. Join us for great food, live music, and no dress code. Reservations are recommended.

Are you over 60 years of age, able to drive, amd in need of a warm meal? If so, Monterey Recreation and Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula is offering a drive-through meal pick-up program, Tue-Fri, 11am-12pm, at Scholze Park Community Center, located at 280 Dickman Ave. Registration required - read details here .

One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Nacho Bizness is why we use Taco Works chips. And we're all for keeping a little mystery in our lives, but today we're giving you the answer here .

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe is now offering five flavors of Buche de Noel (Yule Log), including several gluten-free options! Please place your orders for Christmas by Monday, Dec. 20. Visit us at 539 Hartnell Street or phone us at 831-641-9188.

Paris Bakery is now offering freshly baked Christmas cookies as well as a full complement of holiday baked goods including stollen, pannetone, candy cane shaped bread, and Buche de Noel in four flavors.

All items are available daily until Christmas Eve at 271 Bonifacio Place, but ordering in advance is recommended - call us at 831-646-1620.

First Awakenings, located at 300 David Avenue, is participating in the Holiday Toy Drive sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Pacific Grove . If you would like to make a donation, please leave a new, unwrapped toy (or toys!) in the marked barrel inside our restaurant by December 12.

Fin + Field restaurant and bar inside Monterey Marriott Hotel at 350 Calle Principal announces a new seasonal dinner menu of California cuisine using locally sourced ingredients and an updated bar menu featuring such favorites as fish and chips, artichoke dip, and hot wings.

Fin + Field serves breakfast and dinner daily and the bar is open Sun-Thu, 4pm-10pm, and Fri-Sat, 4pm-11pm. Happy Hour daily, 4pm-6pm.

Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our December drink of the month, a peppermint latte just right for the holidays. Come and try it - we're located at 502 Munras Ave.