Lisa’s guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
I have some wonderful friends and restaurants in Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel... All are only a five to ten minutes away... I can tell them you are coming!
Chris and his family are so adorable and accommodating! Great greek food, fun and family atmosphere! I personally did painting and decorating in his space:)
Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant
422 Tyler StChris and his family are so adorable and accommodating! Great greek food, fun and family atmosphere! I personally did painting and decorating in his space:)
Tony Tolner and the Montrio/ Tarpys/Rio grill group have consistently brought great food and dining experience to the Monterey Carmel area for decades! Never a bad meal!
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Montrio Bistro
414 Calle PrincipalTony Tolner and the Montrio/ Tarpys/Rio grill group have consistently brought great food and dining experience to the Monterey Carmel area for decades! Never a bad meal!
Reasonably priced Island cuisine! Fun, Hip and always good food!
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StReasonably priced Island cuisine! Fun, Hip and always good food!
Thamine has done a fantastic job of delivering tapas bar style food! Authentic, innovative, and great wines available!
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Jeninni Kitchen + Wine Bar
542 Lighthouse AveThamine has done a fantastic job of delivering tapas bar style food! Authentic, innovative, and great wines available!
Right down the street..Ben Spungin is the most creative baker in town! Coffee and small bites
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Alta Bakery and Cafe
502 Munras AveRight down the street..Ben Spungin is the most creative baker in town! Coffee and small bites
Small space by the local post office . Amazing pastries and sandwiches!
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Parker-Lusseau Pastries
539 Hartnell StSmall space by the local post office . Amazing pastries and sandwiches!
I get a sandwich here twice a week.. Great Prices! Easy walk in breakfast and lunch! A true staple
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Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio PlI get a sandwich here twice a week.. Great Prices! Easy walk in breakfast and lunch! A true staple
Music Venues
There is great music and fun out there all the time... You just my have to look for it:) Love all my musician friends and support all event!
Folktale Winery & Vineyards
8940 Carmel Valley RdGreat music and wine events!
Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley RdHas some great music and fun
Beautiful theater restored...check out their music events and new attractions ie selfieville
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Golden State Theatre
417 Alvarado StBeautiful theater restored...check out their music events and new attractions ie selfieville
Wine, Art, Food and Mushroom Festivals
We have some amazing festivals in this area... Most are non profit and just for the love the field! I mean who doesn't love wine, art, or food?
So much fun! 25 Wines, 20 creative chefs, Hikes and informative booths on mushroom foraging. I am an integral part of the nerd part of this event! A must for everyone!
Big Sur Foragers Festival
46896 CA-1So much fun! 25 Wines, 20 creative chefs, Hikes and informative booths on mushroom foraging. I am an integral part of the nerd part of this event! A must for everyone!