Movie and music buffs will love the Silvestri tasting room in Carmel because the owner proprietor made his living making music for many Hollywood movies. His music plays in the tasting room while movie posters flash on screen. Their white wines are on the sweeter...
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Rio Grill – Tempting Pub Food with Pizzazz
A little off the beat of Carmel's steep sidewalks, Rio Grill is worth the drive. Clearly a local hang out, they serve pub food dressed up with just enough pizzazz. These baby back ribs tempt you with a Cayenne potato yam cake. Yet, the best thing on this plate was the...
Carmel – Some Fun Facts
It's already covered in a previous post but some still don't believe that addresses do not exist in Carmel. Mail gets delivered to a central post office and all residents pick up their mail from a central place. Directions are given with cross streets and detailed...
Grasing’s – A Fun Lively Crew with Plenty of Delightful Cocktails
Grasing's is a really nice bar to start off your evening or finish your long and winding day of wine tasting. They have a fun lively crew with plenty of delightful cocktails. Their half chicken with truffle polenta and autumn vegetables was pretty good. But does this...
Katy’s Place – A Deliciously Simple Country Breakfast Stop
A good hearty breakfast is not just the best way to start the day. It can also warm your soul. Every wine town should have a deliciously simple country breakfast stop so be sure to seek them out before a rough and tumble day of wine tasting. The only bad thing about...
Forge in the Forest – Delicious Food, Subpar Service
Ever had a Reuben Egg Roll? Just like the famed sandwich, it is filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese but wrapped in a toasty shell with Russian dressing for dipping. What crispy salty tangy goodness! Who needs the bread! It is just an empty...
Hog’s Breath Inn – Home to Irresistible Baby Back Ribs
Once Clint Eastwood's favorite, the Hog's Breath Inn is a great place for a patio fire pit kind of night or Giants game in the afternoon. They serve meaty dishes like these baby back ribs with sweet potato fries. But they made the meat really tender by braising it...