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Mario "The Butcher" Montes

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Cathy Leone

A Dream In A Back Alley

After 30 years in the Grocery Business in Northern California, Mario "The Butcher" Montes decided to hang up his knives in 2018 to pursue his other passions in Acting and Stand-up Comedy. Relocating to the East Coast with his wife Jeri to continue his passion in the Performing Arts, and comedy. Mario began studying acting in New York City at HB Studios. Deciding to permantly reside in Ocean Grove, he felt his calling to pick up his butcher knives once again and do what he does best..  Create delicious, fresh food. 

A labor of love, passion, service and delicious food awaits you all in a Back Alley of Ocean Grove, New Jersey.  Mario has dedicated himself to all of his passions these days, embracing all that comes his way with love, faith, discipline, positivity and of course, humor!  It is his upmost pleasure to serve you at John and Mario's Back Alley Deli.

If you happen to reside in Ocean Grove, we are most certain that you have met Cathy before.  She is a member of the

Ocean Grove Bake Shoppe family.  Serving the community with fresh baked goods and delicious coffee specialties. Cathy partnered with Mario to bring unique sandwiches and salads to Ocean Grove.  When she is not at the deli nor at the bakery, she is serving many customers at a higher altitude.  Cathy presently works as a flight attendant for one of the largest U.S. Airlines for approximately 26 years.  Experiencing fine fresh food from all over the world, her dream was always to bring a taste of it into the beautiful town of Ocean Grove.  Being

an artist as well, Cathy enjoys creating delicious fresh sandwiches and salads.  It's her pleasure to serve everyone of you.

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