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Honoring the life of Homeless Advocate and Pastor Brian Bajari. Brian inspired retired chef, Al Siekert, to found Al & Friends. “It’s all because of Brian,” Siekert says. “I wouldn’t have had the epiphany to do it had it not been for Brian. It’s been amazing to me how much influence that little movement was to me in my life.”


Edible Monterey Bay - Article - "Found Treasure: Nine Local Legends and Spadaro Honorees" - A recap of the John Spud Spadaro Awards held on January 20, 2023, where Al & Friends was honored with the Humanitarian Award


Monterey County Weekly - advertisement on page 13 - and a graphic image of the John "Spud" Spadaro Hospitality Awards on page 14, where Al & Friends was the recipient of the Humanitarian Award for 2023


Al & Friends Teams up with KMBY’s “Sunday with Sinatra and Friends!” presented by David Marzetti who broadcasts live from Table 17 at the Old Fisherman’s Grotto on Wharf #1. David will be spinning all the Sinatra and friends’ classics, during our Sunday breakfasts.


Monterey County Weekly interview Al Siekert - learn about how Al got started, and he we went from serving only one meal per month, to now serving weekly breakfasts for those in need


KAZU 90.3 FM radio advertisement on NPR radio


GoodWorks article on Al & Friends, his background, how he started Al & Friends, and how Al & Friends grew into what it has become today.