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November 22, 2024
Carmel-by-the-Sea must have at least as many restaurants as I once counted in the Tri-Cities area of northern Illinois, oh,
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It is extremely difficult to describe Carmel-by-the-Sea, California… let alone the restaurants there. Starting with the salty and fresh air the wafts in from over the Pacific, to the sights and sounds of a thriving coastal town, to the multiple iterations of shops one might want to visit, to… oh, yes, the incredible number of eateries that can be found there – in town, as well as in the surrounding environs.
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There is quite literally something for every possible taste bud! No matter the location on the planet, imagine, if you will, a type of cuisine from there. You will likely find it in Carmel. Breakfast, lunch, dinner – and everything in-between – if you can imagine it, you can find it in Carmel. Seafood (an incredible selection), steaks, chops, burgers, handhelds, soups, and add infinitum. Don’t take my word for it – visit Carmel and see for yourself. Better yet, read a review or two of mine. That should convince you…
My six most recent Carmel reviews are listed here. Scroll down the page for the complete list in alphabetical order.
Carmel-by-the-Sea must have at least as many restaurants as I once counted in the Tri-Cities area of northern Illinois, oh,
Through the years, Lauren and I have made numerous visits to Carmel, California. What amazes me is that, on almost
Of all the time I have spent in Carmel or visited there, I always take time to head to the
Of my many favorite spots to stop for a family get together in Carmel, one of them has to be
There are dozens of reasons to fall in love with Carmel, California. Among those dozens are the almost uncountable number
Here you’ll find my complete list of Carmel reviews in alphabetical order.
In my career are twenty-five-plus years learning the restaurant business – from top to bottom – and six years in a Midwest university learning and polishing my writing skills. I have spent a good number of those years (just how many yet to be determined) on the road and authored well over 150 reviews & articles – and still counting.
I’ve traveled from Maine to Florida, from Boston to San Francisco, from Seattle to San Diego, and from Dallas to way north of Duluth, sampling and writing about food. And Yes, I love restaurants, I love preparing, writing about, and eating, food. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written!
Through the years, Lauren and I have made numerous visits