African American Women of Monterey Bay

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Monterey, CA, US

152 members · Public group

Organized by Okima Hod and 1 other

What we’re about

This group is for black women interested in connecting, networking, learning, making friendships and growing personally and professionally.

If you enjoy engaging conversation, dinners with great company, self-care, fun activities, movies, books, the arts, and are looking to network or just hang out with other strong black women, you have come to the right place!

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Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 10:00 AM PDTMakuria's Birthday Brunch
First Awakenings, Monterey, CA
Birthday Brunch!!!!

Date: September 21st, 2025
Time: 10:00 am- until

Location #1 :
First Awakenings
300 David Avenue, Monterey

First Awakenings Information and Links:
Price Range- $$

American style breakfast/brunch. They make virtually any brunch dish, whether that’s egg prepared in any style—from omelettes and scrambles to skillets and benedicts—or something sweet like
blueberry-ricotta pancakes or cinnamon bread french toast.

Website:
https://firstawakenings.net/
7 attendees+2
Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 10:30 AM PDTSisterhood Brunch- October 2025
Winston’s- A Brunch Place, Pacific Grove, CA
Sisterhood Monthly Brunch!
Sisters let's come together monthly to have brunch, make new friends, catch up with old friends, share experiences and resources, and just enjoy getting to know each other. AAWMB will be hosting a monthly brunch, "tentatively" scheduled for every first Saturday of the month. We will tour and experience different brunch spots in the Monterey Bay and Central Coast area. Recommendations are welcome. I can't wait to see you at brunch!

September Brunch was great. Let's keep it going!!!!

If you can't make this one, ...come next month.
PLEASE RSVP SO I CAN MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR US!!!! :)

October Brunch
Location: Winston's Brunch Place
Time: 10:00AM- until (restaurant closes at 2:30PM)
Address: 602 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Attire: Golden Brown!
Let's welcome in Fall with Brown Girl Magnificence!!! Wear your browns, golds, beiges, and tans that accentuate your beautiful skin tones.

Topic and Agenda: NONE. Let's just show up and Have Fun!

What’s on the menu? A range of American Style breakfast and lunch items, including a few vegetarian and vegan options. They also serve beer and wine 🍻 🍷

Yelp Reviews:
"Located on the busy downtown area. This little restaurant has beautiful decor, friendly staff and delicious food. All the ingredients were fresh and flavorful."

"It is the cutest breakfast/lunch join that offers your standard brunch items with some fun twists. The lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes were heavenly - fluffy and light with a sweet acidic bite from the lemon curd. Another show stopper was the corned beef hash with kale, béchamel sauce, and a poached egg - absolutely delicious."

"What a lovely place to have breakfast/brunch! The food was delicious and the latte was great. I would definitely come back again. We are outside for fresh air but the inside was decorated adorably as well."

Price Range : $$ on Yelp
Website and Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/winstonspg/
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Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 10:30 AM PDTSisterhood Brunch-November 2025
il vecchio, Pacific Grove, CA
Sisterhood Monthly Brunch!
Sisters let's come together monthly to have brunch, make new friends, catch up with old friends, share experiences and resources, and just enjoy getting to know each other. We tour and experience different brunch spots in the Monterey Bay and Central Coast area every month.
This month we will be visiting a restaurant that was per request of one of our members. Let's see how good this recommendation is. I can't wait to see you at brunch!
If you can't make this one, ...come next month.
PLEASE RSVP SO I CAN MAKE RESERVATIONS AND GET A TABLE FOR US!!!! :)
July Brunch
Location: Il Vecchio Restaurant
Address: 110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Time: 10:30AM- until....
Attire: Festive Fall Foilage- greens, browns, yelows, orange etc.
Topic and Agenda: NONE. Let's just show up and Have Fun!
Restaurant Description:
Traditional, award winning, family owned Italian restaurant! il vecchio presents traditional recipes mainly from the regions of Central Italy: Lazio, Umbria, Tuscany. Everything is made on the premises, from scratch. All our fresh pastas is made by us, or we use imported DeCecco. We don't take shortcuts. Many of our dishes are gluten free, and we have great vegetarian options. Wait til you taste our delicious housemade desserts. We have a wonderful wine list and a full bar. We hope to see you soon.
Bon Appetito!
What’s on the menu?
(Menu pics posted)
Price Range $ About $ 11-15 per plate Mimosas $1.00!
Website Links:
ilvecchiorestaurant.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ilvecchiopg/
1 attendee
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 10:30 AM PSTDecember Sisterhood Brunch! (Monthly)
Rosine's Restaurant, Monterey, CA
Sisterhood Brunch December!!!!

This month our brunch will take place at Monterey's beloved Rosine's Restaurant and Bakery.

Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 10:30am- until

Location : Rosine's Restaurant and Bakery
434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940

Attire: Winter Holidays
Dazzle us in your festive holiday outfits of silver, gold, blue, greens, and reds. Get sparkly, wear bows, lights, or ugly sweaters...wear whatever puts you in the spirit.

Rosine's Information and Links:
Price Range- $$
American (Traditional), Desserts, Comfort Food
Rosine's is known for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Voted #1 'Best Family Restaurant' and 'Best Desserts' since 1992 in Monterey County
Restaurant Website: https://www.rosinesmonterey.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosinesrestaurant/?hl=en
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Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 11:00 AM PDTSisterhood Brunch! (Monthly) September 2025
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