Commercial real estate veteran Andie Blade joined the team of Cannery Row Company this past August. Blade is working as the Company’s new director of leasing, bringing 30 years of experience in the niche world of retail real estate to the Company’s team. Cannery Row’s iconic location was a big draw for Blade. Its nearly mile-long stretch of restaurants, hotels, retail and attractions stretching along the waterfront of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary attracted her to the position. “It’s a beautiful area, historic and touristdriven,” Blade said. “The excitement and energy felt here drew me to this role.” As Cannery Row is one of the few places to attract such a large volume of annual guests, Blade is excited to become a part of the community and find fresh opportunities for the Cannery Row district. In her first few months in the position, Blade said she has met quite a few Cannery Row business owners and merchants but is eager to meet more. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to continue to develop this special place,” Blade said. Andie Blade, Director of Leasing for the Cannery Row Company, can be reached at ablade@ canneryrow.com and 831-649-2604. Andie Blade, Director of Leasing Cannery Row Company Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa joins the rest of Cannery Row as they hustle to put the finishing touches on a more soothing, contemplative fall and winter atmosphere across its restaurants, spa and hotel spaces. “Our team leans into the season,” said managing director Chris Sommers. “As the pace on Cannery Row shifts with the cooler weather, we see an opportunity to welcome guests seeking a quieter, more restorative coastal experience.” Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients reign on curated menus from Coastal Kitchen and Schooners. You can find honeynut squash and ratatouille vegetables on Coastal Kitchen’s current prix fixe menus, alongside trendy Dubai chocolate desserts. At Vista Blue Spa, located inside the Plaza at 400 Cannery Row, fallinspired treatments like the pumpkin mocha whip facial promote relaxation before the hectic holidays. During the quieter tourist season, Monterey Plaza continues to find ways to bring both locals and travelers together, Sommers said. Tidal Coffee, located across the Plaza de Monterey, is a popular oceanside gathering spot with locally roasted coffee and housemade pastries. For something stronger than espresso, the Lobby Lounge offers nightly live music and a happy hour Mondays through Thursdays. While the Plaza team has carefully curated their wideranging services, there are some seasonal delights that while not planned, are often the most magical. “[Recently] a corporate group remarked how extraordinary it was to watch sea otters play outside their meeting room window,” Sommers said. “It’s an experience you simply cannot replicate elsewhere.” Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa MEET ANDIE
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