Carmel

Silvestri

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...

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...

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...

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