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Knuckles Sports Bar unveils new menu Highlighted by the All-American Favorite Chicken wings

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Americans chowed down on 1.23 billion chicken wings while celebrating Super Bowl Sunday last season.

Monterey, CA, September 06, 2019 – Americans chowed down on 1.23 billion chicken wings while celebrating Super Bowl Sunday last season. When it comes to big games and the most popular protein on the planet, Knuckles Sports Bar inside Hyatt Regency Monterey pairs them perfectly.

The spicy, sticky snack highlights the eclectic new menu at Knuckles, voted Monterey’s favorite sports bar for 16 straight years.

Invented in the 1960s at Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y., hot wings have become a national phenomenon, and Knuckles has raised the bar while lowering the price.

Prepared four ways — with All-American Hot Sauce, Smoked Habanero Peach Sauce, Summer BBQ Sauce or Pedro’s “AY Chihuahua” Sauce — Knuckles offers Happy Hour wings for just $1 each.

With those bargain prices, guests can easily enjoy a few dozen, or try to break the world record (444 wings in 26 minutes), set at the 2015 Wing Bowl (the world championship of wing eating).

The new Knuckles menu goes far deeper than wings, of course. From Ultimate Nachos to House-made Pretzel Sticks to Steak Frites, there is something for everyone at this family-friendly sports bar.

Burger fans will enjoy a wide range of options, from Knuckles’ famous Surf & Turf Burger (Strauss grass-fed beef, tarragon aioli, and butter-poached crab and lobster) to the conventional Brass Knuckles Burger with smoked cheddar. Or be bold with a Muay Thai Spiced Turkey Burger with cucumber, pickled onions and mint.

When it comes to hand-held favorites, don’t forget tacos. Knuckles prepares them with either crispy shrimp, shredded chicken or beef — served with toppings of shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle aioli. Or how about a Fried Chicken “Sammie” with coleslaw, pickles, jalapeños and red onions?

Vegetarians will love a wide array of options, including Tomato, Avocado & Quinoa Salad (with roasted corn and cilantro vinaigrette), Marinated Portobello Sandwich (with provolone, arugula, roasted tomato and pesto aioli), or Tofu Poke Rice Bowl (with quinoa, avocado, tomato, cucumber and sesame soy sauce).

Knuckles doesn’t slouch when it comes to a proper sit-down meal, either, offering entrees featuring Seared Salmon with Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Marble Potatoes, or Grilled Petaluma Farms Chicken Breast with Honey-Stung Brussels Sprouts.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-regency-monterey-hotel-and-spa-on-del-monte-golf-course/mrydm/dining

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Holiday Shopping just got easier as Sweets of Eden offers Unique Online Gift packs of Old-fashioned, Slow-cooked, Small-batch, Hand-wrapped Caramels

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Sweet family memories gave Susanne McBride the inspiration to launch a career as a micro-confectioner.

Spreckels, CA, September 05, 2019 — Sweet family memories gave Susanne McBride the inspiration to launch a career as a micro-confectioner. Now her business Sweets of Eden makes it easy to sweeten anyone’s holiday by offering convenient online gift purchases of her famous hand-wrapped, small-batch caramels.

Previously sold only at pop-up events and through third-party outlets, McBride’s caramels — patterned after her mother’s coveted family recipe — can now be purchased online at www.sweetsofeden.net.

Just in time for the holidays, Sweets of Eden has created unique edible tri-gift packs (in three separate flavors) that are sold either in Mason jars ($27) or cellophane bags ($25).

Along with her daughter Kate Brown and their combined families, McBride started Sweets of Eden in 2016. McBride began making the creamy treats 30 years ago after remembering her mother’s caramels, a family recipe that was lost a decade before. She modified the recipe, and while not exactly the same as her mother’s, it was a hit and brought back fond memories.

The caramels are all made by hand, slow-cooked in small batches and individually wrapped. Making up to 20 pounds of caramels per week, Sweets of Eden has launched different flavors. Starting with vanilla, they soon expanded and now produce up to more than 15 flavors seasonally, including sea salt, apple pie, coffee, pumpkin, peppermint, raspberry, root beer, green apple, orange creamsicle, passionfruit, lemon, cinnamon and licorice. All are gluten free and dye free. The family is testing out several new flavors, including chai, hot spicy caramel and vegan and sugar-free versions. They never lack for volunteers for the taste testing. The maker’s favorite? McBride says: “The last batch made is always the favorite until the next batch is made.”

McBride is a third-generation Monterey County resident — her family has been in the area since the 1870s. Both McBride and Brown have full-time jobs, but love to step into the kitchen and stir the pot. As for how the name of the company was created, well, it just made sense. “We are surrounded by Steinbeck and it clicked. There is a sweet history here and we are going to include it.”

Sweets of Eden

(831) 783-5566

sweetsofeden831@gmail.com

https://sweetsofeden.net

https://www.facebook.com/pg/sweetsofeden/

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

https://www.sweetsofeden.net

Business

Indian Spiritual Guide Shreekalp to Hold One-on-One Spiritual Meetings in September 2019 at Hyatt Regency Monterey

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“Three qualities that identify a true human life, Love which is Truth, Happiness is in Purity and Knowledge with Consciousness.” — Shreekalp

Monterey, CA, September 04, 2019 — Companion guide and spiritual mentor Shreekalp from India will be holding 90-minute one-on-one spiritual meetings Sept. 13-15, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.

Shreekalp has been helping people across the globe to lead a fulfilled life filled with love, knowledge and happiness. Through his gifted clairvoyance Sheekalp has been a guiding mentor to help enlighten souls and awaken individual consciousness.

“In Conversation With Shreekalp” is a one-on-one spiritual meeting with Shreekalp where he listens to you individually and guides you to lead a blissful life filled with love, happiness and knowledge.

The one-on-one sessions will be held Friday-Sunday, Sept. 13, 14 and 15, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey. Cost is $200. Light refreshments and snacks are offered before and after the meeting.

Email gaikwadsamit@gmail.com or call (917) 399-7899 to reserve a spot.

The related Divine Harmony Retreat being held at the same time at the Hyatt Regency Monterey is sold out.

About Shreekalp

Shreekalp is an established companion guide and spiritual mentor. He is a writer, philosopher and a visionary who understands the holistic and spiritual aspects of different ideologies.

Shreekalp has an ability to understand human emotions and has art to visualize energy patterns of people. Based on that he can suggest how to maintain energy with in a person, and how to develop it for giving a meaning to the individual life. He has creativity to tailor expectations, dreams, goals and views; he can even customize them as per the interest of the individual.

Shreekalp had interest in spirituality from an early childhood and gives spiritual guidance and discourses. In his companionship one can experience love, knowledge and happiness of mankind to do spiritual celebration of life. Along with his spiritual interest Shreekalp has love for social activities for uplifting the under-privileged people of the society.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel& Spa on Del Monte Golf Course

Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well known attractions. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s house, TusCA Restaurant, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools. The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com/.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com/

Food & Beverage

A Fisherman’s Wharf Original, Abalonetti Bar & Grill Honors Locals with Specially Priced Daily Menu

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One of Monterey’s original restaurants on Fisherman’s Wharf, Abalonetti Bar & Grill rolls out the red carpet for locals, offering a specially priced menu.

Monterey, CA, September 02, 2019 – One of Monterey’s original restaurants on Fisherman’s Wharf, Abalonetti Bar & Grill rolls out the red carpet for locals, offering a specially priced menu.

Combine that with two hours free parking courtesy of the City of Monterey, and it’s one sweet deal of a meal.

Offered daily at lunch or dinner, the menu includes a wide variety of entrees:

  • Mile-High Meatloaf (roasted garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onion tangles, mushroom gravy and fresh vegetables), $10.95.
  • Grilled Calamari Steak (Italian breadcrumb crust served with roasted-garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables), $10.95.
  • Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breast (sundried tomatoes, capers and white wine sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables), $10.95.
  • Italian Sausage Penne Pasta (tossed with roasted peppers, sweet onions and Sicilian marinara), $10.95.
  • Flame-broiled Pork Loin Chop (marinated in herbs and spices, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables), $10.95.
  • Fresh Catch of the Day (grilled salmon fillet or sand dabs served with rice and fresh vegetables), $12.95.

The special allows diners to add a glass of house Chardonnay, Cabernet, White Zinfandel or 12-oz. draft beer for an additional $3.99.

For more information visit www.abalonetti.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.abalonetti.com

Food & Beverage

Big Fish Grill on Fisherman’s Wharf Celebrates Fishing Heritage and Locals with Value-priced Menu

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Big Fish Grill celebrates the bounty of Monterey Bay — along with the proud folks who call this region home — with a specially priced, seafood-laden locals menu.

Monterey, CA, September 02, 2019 — Big Fish Grill celebrates the bounty of Monterey Bay — along with the proud folks who call this region home — with a specially priced, seafood-laden locals menu.

Available weekdays for lunch or dinner, each entree is priced at $13.95 and includes either the restaurant’s famous clam chowder or mixed green salad. Diners can enjoy a glass of house Chardonnay, Cabernet or draft beer for $3.99 more.

For more than 100 years, fishing has been a vital part of the local economy. The Big Fish Grill celebrates that tradition and boasts the Wharf’s most expansive, panoramic views of the working harbor.

The following entrees are currently available on the Locals Menu:

  • Grilled Salmon Fillet (roasted-garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, lemon-caper sauce).
  • Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast Piccata (roasted-garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables).
  • Pan-Seared Pacific Rockfish (sauteed vegetables, garlic-mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce).
  • Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs (beef, pork and veal in a hearty marinara).
  • Seafood Pasta Fettuccine (fresh-caught fish, shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in garlic and white wine).
  • Charbroiled Center-Cut Pork Chop (sautéed spinach, kale and bacon, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, wild mushroom sauce).
  • Grilled West Coast Sand Dabs (sautéed vegetables, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, lemon-caper sauce).

For more information visit www.bigfishgrillmonterey.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.bigfishgrillmonterey.com

Food & Beverage

The Whaling Station offers the most Comprehensive Bar Menu on the Monterey Peninsula

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Gathering around the horseshoe-shaped bar at the iconic Whaling Station has become a repeat habit for locals and tourists alike.

Monterey, CA, September 02, 2019 — Gathering around the horseshoe-shaped bar at the iconic Whaling Station has become a repeat habit for locals and tourists alike.

This year the internationally acclaimed steakhouse celebrates five decades of tradition, starting with USDA Prime cuts of America’s finest beef. But the action is not limited to the comfortable dining room. The Whaling Station offers a lively cocktail scene that begins shaking daily at 5 p.m. — while offering the most comprehensive bar menu anywhere.

From prime rib egg rolls to its famous open-faced steak sandwich, the Station’s bar has its own menu and its own loyal following, with drink specials and lively conversation served nightly.

Try the Slow-Braised Prime Beef Short Rib with Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, Pan-Fried Sand Dabs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Citrus Beurre Blanc, and Sauteed Spinach, or perhaps the Station’s iconic Caesar Salad with Garlicky-Anchovy Dressing.

The Whaling Station brings classic cocktails up a notch, from its signature Manhattan (12-year, small-batch George Dickel, Amarena Cherry Liqueur) to its Rob Roy (15-year Dimple Pinch Scotch, sweet vermouth, burnt lemon rind).

Come experience Monterey’s prime destination restaurant, right in the heart of Cannery Row.

For more information, visit www.thewhalingstation.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.thewhalingstation.com

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The Beach House Sunset Menu could very well be the Greatest Dining Value in the History of Mankind

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When a restaurant promotes “the greatest dining value in the history of mankind,” it had better deliver on that promise.

Pacific Grove, CA, September 02, 2019 – When a restaurant promotes “the greatest dining value in the history of mankind,” it had better deliver on that promise. But much like the enchanting panoramic views from the dining room perched along Monterey Bay, the daily Sunset Specials Menu at The Beach House at Lovers Point comes exactly as advertised.

Offered daily from 4-5:30 p.m., the special menu includes a myriad of entrees — from a Charbroiled Pork Chop to Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf — for just $9.90. Upgrade to Panko-Sand Dabs Almondine (with wild rice pilaf, blue lake green beans, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, lemon beurre blanc) for $11.90. Or choose Grilled Salmon Fillet (wild rice pilaf, sautéed spinach, lemon beurre blanc) for $12.90.

The Sunset Specials Menu also offers the restaurant’s famous Firecracker Shrimp appetizer for $5, and allows diners to add a cup of soup, house or Caesar salad, glass of wine or Lovers Point Amber Ale (on draft) for just $3.90 more.

It’s all part of the landmark restaurant’s commitment to providing casual California cuisine that is fresh, flavorful and innovative, yet affordable.

The relaxed setting features a full bar, heated outdoor patio and plenty of window seats.

For more information, visit www.beachhousepg.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.beachhousepg.com

Business

Salinas Self Storage Celebrates Facility Expansion and the Art of decluttering at Ribbon-cutting party Public Event Tuesday, October 29th features Music, Food truck, Charity partnership

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Never in modern history has there been more focus on decluttering our lives, with tidying up falling into three distinct categories — charity, trash and storage.

Salinas, CA, August 30, 2019 – Never in modern history has there been more focus on decluttering our lives, with tidying up falling into three distinct categories — charity, trash and storage.

It’s no wonder that Salinas Self Storage just invested in a six-month renovation to create the most secure and comprehensive self-storage facility in Monterey County.

Conveniently located just off the new Sala Road exit along Highway 101with easy access from both the north and the south, Salinas Self Storage offers modern, safe and clean storage, with all units individually alarmed, monitored and equipped with fire-safe sprinklers. The expansion also made room for new RV and boat storage as well.

Salinas Self Storage will celebrate its new beginning with a community gathering on Tuesday, October 29th (5-7 p.m.), with both the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Salinas Valley Chamber on hand. The unveiling and ribbon-cutting will include live music, a food truck and other activities.

During the celebration Salinas Self Storage will officially announce its new charity partner, Gil’s Basketball Academy, a community-minded program that surrounds local youth with positive role models, peer influences and constructive activities.

From October 29th through November 30, 10 percent of all new rental proceeds up to $1,000 will benefit Gil’s Basketball Academy. Such support is a major tenet of Salinas Self Storage, family owned and operated by locals invested in their community.

Gene and Nancy Spencer started Salinas Self Storage in 1999. Widowed in 2015, Salinas native Nancy Spencer — a retired teacher who spent 28 years at Spreckels Elementary — now owns SSS with Salinas raised businessman and real estate developer Mike House.

“My son Michael and Mike House were classmates (1981) at Palma High,” said Nancy, who still lives in a house on the facility property. “When I needed a new partner, Michael got in touch with Mike and we have been working together ever since.”

The mission of Salinas Self Storage centers around supreme service not usually seen in the industry. Nothing tops the care of the facility’s onsite manager for extra peace of mind. And for extra convenience, SSS is the only storage place in town to offer free carry-in service to new customers.

Serving the Salinas area, including Prunedale, Castroville, Gonzales, Royal Oaks, Marina and Monterey, Salinas Self Storage is proud of its friendly, professional staff. SSS offers a variety of sizes to fit the needs of residential or business users.

“We aim to tailor your storage experience to fit your storage schedule and make your life easier,” House said.

Less clutter, less stress, with more room to enjoy life.

Lauren Chocholak

Asset Manager

House Properties

35 Corte Madera Ave.

Mill Valley, CA 94941

(847) 224-3346

lauren@houseproperties.us

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.houseproperties.us