Here at Montero’s Restaurant, we want to make sure that we have something for everyone! We believe this so much that we have a specialized vegan and vegetarian menu that carries over to our catering side as well. Dishes like our Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad (seen above) have become so popular with vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike! We have a chef, Sondra, that has dedicated herself to this amazing menu, and it brings people from all over North Carolina and Virginia! Sondra has created fantastic dishes like our Linguini and “Meatballs”, and Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Chick Pea Curry. Our...
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Dine Out to Help Out {Montero’s Helps Food Bank of the Albemarle}
Here at Montero’s Restaurant, we’ve always prided ourselves on giving back to the community in some way shape or form. Whether it’s through the S.A.F.E. Schools Fund or events like Dine Out to Help Out, we’re always looking for new and different ways to give back to the city that we call home – Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Dine Out to Help Out is an event that runs on June 12th. We give back 10% of the proceeds from that evening straight to Food Bank of the Albemarle. We’re proud to be a participating restaurant, and we’d love to see...
Do You Know the Muffin Man – Montero’s Restaurant History
For those that have been following and growing with Montero’s Restaurant, you know the history of Andy Montero as the muffin man – but you may not know the whole story. In this month’s blog, we’re giving you a little insight into Andy, and why people still call him the Muffin Man. If you’re from Elizabeth City, you know about the coffee shop Muddy Waters. There, Andy began making what he calls “Texas-sized muffins and danishes.” On a daily basis, he would bake them fresh, and deliver them to Muddy Waters every morning. As their business began to level off...
S.A.F.E. Schools Fund & Montero’s Restaurant
Working in Elizabeth City and being part of the community has always been important to Karin and Andy Montero. Giving back is a huge component of owning a business, and they’ve found a way to do that via S.A.F.E. Schools fund. Andy and Karin Montero have been an advocate of the SAFE Schools Fund in Elizabeth City for quite some time – and we wanted to use this platform to tell you a little more about it! SAFE stands for “Safety Assurance for Everyone”, and, per Andy, a co-founder, “We didn’t feel like it was right to put it all...
Megan & Andrew’s Historic Post Office Wedding
Megan & Andrew had such a gorgeous wedding at The Historic Post Office in Hampton, Virginia. This venue is one of our favorites to work at – with a stunning, neutral palette and an amazing space that can fit a ton of people – this venue might be perfect for you! All that aside, these two had a beautiful day. Megan wore a gorgeous long-sleeve dress, and the wintery weather didn’t keep Megan and Andrew inside! Erika Mills Photography took amazing portraits outside of the statuesque building. Palette of Petals did an incredible job with the floral design and the...
Top 5 Reasons to Eat at Montero’s Tonight
Looking for a reason to come out to Montero’s Restaurant tonight? If you’re looking for an incredible Elizabeth City restaurant, we’ve got good news – we’ve got five great reasons to come out tonight! 5. The Food: The food is the first reason because it’s the most obvious. Come out and have a delicious meal with us – and with an extensive menu to choose from, there really is something for everyone. Here’s what a few customers had to say about our menu: “Wow, is only the to start. Yes staff was very friendly and professional. But the food, outstanding....