Taste of Carmel

The Carmel Chamber of Commerce presents the Taste of Carmel in the historic Carmel Mission Courtyard. Dress in your best 80s dance gear, because the this year's theme is "Footloose and Fancy Fare." Expect a decadent evening of wining, dining and dancing under the stars. Over 30 outstanding Carmel restaurants will provide enticing and varied selections of appetizers, main courses and desserts, along with fine wines from 20 area vineyards.

Participating restaurants include A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar, Andre's Bouchee Bistro & Wine Bar, Anton & Michel, Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel, Bahama Island Steakhouse, Basil, Bountiful Basket, Forge in the Forest, Fresh Cream Restaurant, Grill on Ocean Avenue, Highland's Inn, Hola! Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Il Fornaio, Kurtz Culinary, Nielsen Bros. Market & Deli, Terry's at the Cypress Inn, and Wills Fargo Restaurant.

Participating wineries include Bernardus Winery, Carmel Ridge, Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Figge Cellars, Heller Estate Organic Vineyards, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Joullian Vineyards, Ltd, Morgan Winery, Robert Talbott Vineyards, Ventana / Le Mistral, Vino Napoli, and Wrath Wines.