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  Native to the Mediterranean and one of the world’s oldest known foods, the artichoke is actually the edible flower bud of a thistle plant in the sunflower family. Who actually was brave enough to be the first to eat this spiky plant? No one knows, but we DO know that our own baker extraordinaire …

Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Café Carmel offers breakfast, lunch, and brunch, with takeout available through its online ordering platform. Café Carmel is on the north side of Ocean Avenue between Mission and San Carlos Streets. Call (831) 624-3870 or visit www.cafecarmel.com.

  Café Carmel is NOW the new @TheGreatBritishBakeShop Carmel pick-up spot on Wednesdays (beginning May 17). Fans of @TheGreatBritishBakeShop meat pies and pasties can now collect the treats at the Cafe between 2 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. If you would like to place your @TheGreatBritishBakeShop order for pick up, you can go to www.thegreatbritishbakeshop.com. Cafe Carmel …

We’ve uncovered some delicious synergy with our friends and fellow English expats at the Great British Bake Shop in Salinas, and the collaboration will surely pay dividends for everyone! In advance of the Royal Coronation on May 6, we’ve created a blended Coronation Afternoon Tea that includes our very own Coronation Quiche and Coronation Chicken …

King Charles III will be crowned alongside Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on May 6th, 2023 The couple’s planned lunch promises to bring “neighbors and communities together to celebrate the Coronation and share friendship, food and fun.” We share those sentiments at Cafe Carmel, and plan to offer our own Coronation Quiche to celebrate the …

  Oink, oink!  Café Carmel will join in all the piggy fun as more than 40 local wineries and restaurants gather for the 13th annual Pigs, Pinot & More event on Saturday, April 15. The philanthropic evening takes place from 5-8 p.m., at the 201 Main Complex in Oldtown Salinas. Start your culinary journey at …

Everybody loves cake, probably because it’s almost always associated with a happy occasion. Made in various shapes in sizes and flavored in dozens of different ways, cake stands alone as a feel-good dessert to be shared with loved ones.  Handmade with care and precision, the cakes can become the centerpiece of any celebration, from birthdays …

Not to be confused with the French delicacy called macaron, the macaroon is a shredded coconut and egg mixture that is baked into a soft and fragrant cookie. While they originate in Italy, there’s far more to these cookies than one nation can provide. Celebrate them on May 31 and try our version of this sweet treat. …