Category Archives: Dining

Pacific’s Edge in Carmel Highlands

Posted on January 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a restaurant that we have eaten at twice and loved it both times.  Pacific’s Edge is just around the corner from Carmel-by-the-Sea in Carmel Highlands.  It is located in the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hotel high up on a … Continue reading →

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Bernardus Winery and Marinus Restaurant

Posted on January 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips, we were very over dressed to visit some of the wineries in the Carmel Valley.  The reason being, we planned on having the last wine tasting at Bernardus Winery.  Not that you have to … Continue reading →

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Casanova Revisited

Posted on January 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On our return visit to Carmel, the first restaurant that we had to dine at was at Casanova.  The memory of our first dinner there was like a Siren calling us back.  The memory of our first night there was … Continue reading →

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Casanova in Carmel, California

Posted on January 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Some may opine that I have this high thought of myself when I am on holidays, but actually it is the name of the first restaurant we dined at in Carmel.  When I was doing research on where to go … Continue reading →

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Cambria, California and a Side Trip for “Rosebud”

Posted on January 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One trip we made from Carmel required an overnight bag, while we left most of our clothes and wine in Carmel at our bed and breakfast.  My Bride is still in contact with one of her girl friends from school … Continue reading →

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Passionfish in Pacific Grove, California

Posted on January 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On another day trip from Carmel we ventured into the lovely community of Pacific Grove, which was just a short drive away.  The Victorian architecture was abundant and beautiful and it is the home of the oldest continual in use … Continue reading →

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Ventana Inn & Spa, Big Sur, California

Posted on January 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips from Carmel, we ventured out to Big Sur, which is an area along the ocean, with no real demarcation of the area.  There are few homes to be seen and there were some very … Continue reading →

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Pebble Beach

Posted on January 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

If you say Pebble Beach to most people, they automatically think of golf, and rightfully so.  In the Detroit area besides thinking of golf there is also the legendary car show Concours d’Elegance.  This legendary area in the Monterey peninsula, … Continue reading →

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The Town Tavern in Royal Oak, Michigan

Posted on January 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This past Sunday was a rather unusual day for me.  My Bride was attending a memorial mass, and I was traveling to the far side of suburbs to a funeral home to pay my respects for a member of my … Continue reading →

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The Canopy in Brighton, Michigan

Posted on January 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Canopy was a popular restaurant in Brighton, Michigan a few decades ago.  It was a steakhouse before the term meant “premium.”  At the time, it was the finest establishment there, and they did a fine business the times that … Continue reading →

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