After 127 Years, You Can Find Us at 376 Ocean Avenue
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 map: Ocean, three southeast of Lincoln. It worked fine, mostly, for about a century. Now Carmel is adding street numbers so fire engines can find buildings faster. Last week it was our turn. Papa and the crew climbed the ladder, and up went three brass digits on the rust fascia above our door: 376. Our first street number in […]
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After 127 Years, You Can Find Us at 376 Ocean Avenue
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
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Summer at Little Napoli: World Cup Nights, Car Week, and Big News from The Library
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
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What To Do in Carmel-By-The-Sea – A Local’s Guide
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
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Pear Ravioli Season
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
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All about our new Marana Forni pizza oven at Vesuvio
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
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We’ve grown! Introducing Carmel Bakery at Portola Hotel
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+
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The Legend of Italian Sports Cars
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
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All Roads to Rome
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
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Christian Pèpe & The Family Tradition
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
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Through the Roof
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)
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Two More Golden Pine Cone Awards
The Pèpe family would like to thank the readers of the Carmel Pine Cone for voting our restaurants among the the best on the Monterey Peninsula yet again! Little Napoli wins "Best Italian Restaurant" for the third year in a
