June 1, 2009

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In its first two years, Concours on the Avenue in Carmel was the best thing about Monterey Auto Week. Compared to other activities, all with great appeal, the Concours on the Avenue had the most appeal, at least for me, because of its collective calm and coolness factors. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 31, 2009

The album cover of Clint Eastwood's 'Play Misty For Me'
One of the small treats of staying in Carmel is walking the side streets that intersect with Ocean Ave. My favorite trek is along San Carlos Ave. My favorite pub, Brophy’s is on 4th and San Carlos. And through the years, I’ve stayed at Carmel Lodge and Hofsas House on San Carlos and well as the Pine Inn, Tradewinds, Normandy Inn and Tally Ho — all within a few blocks of the route that took me past KRML, the jazz station and its accompanying gift shop and jazz museum.
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May 30, 2009

Earthbound Farm in Carmel Valley
Among the highlights of the Cooking for Solutions celebration at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a trip to Earthbound Farm, the country’s largest producer of organic produce. One of the company’s headquarters is in Carmel Valley, and founders Drew and Myra Goodman and the couple’s staff hosted a media luncheon and tour of the farm. Read the rest of this entry »
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