Restaurants

MONTEREY, Calif- The MotoGP will generate about $100 million on the Central Coast this week, "We have people who are flying in from all over the world, they are flying into Monterey and spending money here.They are staying for a good week to ten days and making a vacation out of it," said Gill Campbell CEO of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Bars and restaurants in down town Monterey and on Cannery Row are gearing up for the massive crowds expected in the upcoming days. John Eales is the owner of Bullwacker's on Cannery Row, he says this is the busiest weekend all year for all of the bars and restaurants in the area, "This is pretty important we bank on this ever year without it we would really miss it. It gives us a good push to save some money for the winter," said Eales.

UPDATE: They say, "Something new is brewing on Cannery Row!"  The manager says an opening date is projected for June 14th. 

Major renovations have been underway for a few months and the new signs are up! It's location is the former home of Willy's BBQ on Prescott Avenue at Cannery Row.

The Cannery Row Brewing Company will have 70 beer on tap & homemade grub. 

Website is under construction @ www.canneryrowbrewingcompany.com

Bistro Moulin, a quaint European Bistro run by Chef/Owner Didier Dutertre and Wine Director Colleen Manni, will be celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with $3 Pomme Frites and $3 Glass of French Bubbly (one per customer per visit)  from June 1st – June 30th.

 Also, beginning in June, Bistro Moulin will be open on Sunday nights for dinner.

To make reservations to celebrate the 3nd Anniversary of Bistro Moulin call (831) 333-1200.  To get on the weekly email list of specials, unique wine dinners and more email bistromoulin@gmail.com.

Bistro Moulin offers lunch 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and dinner is served nightly from 5pm.

Bistro Moulin is located at 867 Wave Street in Monterey.

Late-night snacks getting a higher class make-over?

The Taco Bell on Monterey's Alvarado Street is closed for big improvements.  The restaurant is currently gutted as crews works inside.  

A sign outside says the popular fast-food joint will re-open in early February after a major remodel.

A re-grand opening?  Free Gorditas?  Yes, please.