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Carmel's most famous artist was born 150 years ago this October. Two of his figures have greeted each other in our courtyard at Little Napoli since 1928.

For 127 years, this bakery did not have a street number. Neither did anybody else in Carmel. That is how the town has always worked. No addresses, no mail slots, no numbers on the doors. Directions here sound like a treasure

Ciao Amici, Summer has arrived in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, bringing long sunny days, cool coastal evenings, and plenty of reasons to gather around the table. Here is what is new at Little Napoli this month, from the World Cup on the big

Hey there, fellow travelers! 🌟 It's me, your local Carmel-by-the-Sea enthusiast and business owner. Grew up right here in this picturesque little village. So, when someone drops the big question, "What should I do in Carmel?" I know what I'm

November is pear season, and that got us thinking about how to incorporate this fruit into our menu. We already planned to bring back our Pear + Gorgonzola salad, but then an idea struck us: Pear Ravioli. This concept may sound

Dear Readers - My name is Gian Antonio Pepe. I am the youngest son in the Pepe Family, responsible for running the day-to-day of our restaurants and bakeries, with lots of help. Over the past few years you haven’t heard much

The historic Carmel Bakery opened in 1899 on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and remains today the oldest building in Carmel and the oldest bakery still in its original location on the west coast. For the first time in its 100+

Ciao Amici (hello friends), With summer upon us and everyone driving around in their convertibles with the tops down, it is not surprising that I received a question about Italian Sports Cars, and the lack of them, in recent years. If

Ciao Amici (hello friends), 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

by Andrea Stuart Seated in a high chair with marinara smudges settled into the creases of his youthful smile, a young Christian Pèpe was introduced to the family business, Pèpe International, when he was a sprout. As he grew, he

Review By Ulia Zettie Rich Pèpe gives Carmel more bustle, housemade breads and Italian flavor with new Vesuvio. On Fire: The incendiary theme at Vesuvio carries from the name to the rooftop firepits (above)