Mailing Address
Pèpe International, Inc.
PO BOX 901
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

UPS/FedEx Shipping Address
Pèpe International, Inc.
Corner of Dolores St. & 7th St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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Family

La Famiglia è Tutto

“Noi siamo Italiani”. Pèpe comes from a proud Italian family that came to America in 1902. Growing up in a large Italian neighborhood in Hoboken, New Jersey, Pèpe appreciates the richness of his heritage. Arriving on the Monterey Peninsula in 1974, Pèpe immediately made his impact on the region’s culinary scene through his restaurants, bakery, winery and hospitality ventures. Today, Pepe’s sons Christian, Gian Antonio, and wife Sandra are an integral part of the business and it is their passion to share their family lifestyle and traditions with their guests.

The Pèpe Family

Pepe Family Photo at Mission Ranch in Carmel
Photo of River Beach in Carmel by the Sea taken by Christian Pepe

Roots

Napoli to Hoboken to Carmel-by-the-Sea

He was welcomed by the local Sicilian fisherman families. On the Monterey Peninsula you are never far the sea, which reminded Pèpe of growing up in Hoboken along the Hudson River overlooking Manhattan and also of his grandparents’ hometown of Napoli. For anyone interested in nature, agriculture, the arts, sports, exotic cars and great food and wine, this is truly the west coast’s Shangri-La.

The Margherita Pizza at Vesuvio Italian Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Bakery

Coffee, Pretzels, and History

In its earliest days, Carmel-by-the Sea was known as a Bohemian artist colony. The seaside village consisted of Leidig’s grocery store, Slevin’s stationary store, the Pine Inn, and Carmel Bakery, established in 1899. Owned by the Pèpe family since 1986, he says, “I am so proud to own this piece of Carmel history”. Pèpe started working in a family bakery in New Jersey at the age of 14, and likes to state, “I’m a baker first, a chef second”. No stranger to getting up early, the motto for Pèpe and his bakers is “we bake while you sleep”.

Carmel Bakery

Carmel Bakery at Portola Hotel in Monterey (Now Open!)

Wine & Spirits

Doc Pepe’s Lab

Open. Pour. Stir. Enjoy.

Pèpe Cello

Pepe-Cello

Life is a Spritz

Pèpe Winery

In Vino Veritas

It is said that “all roads lead to Rome”…but before you go, you better make a stop at Ask Mr. Italy. Italians know how to live “la dolce vita” (the sweet life) and it is my goal to help you make the most out of your Italian journey. Here on my website you will find helpful tips on all you travel needs, plus find useful information on the culture, cuisine, art, and lifestyle of Italy and the Italian people.