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Spinach Gnocchi at Casanova’s,
purportedly Carmel’s most romantic
restaurant with its authentic Van
Gogh’s table; and North African
Lamb Meatballs at Terry’s Lounge in
the Cypress Inn. Olive oils and
balsamic vinegars are the focus at
Trio Carmel, where your taste buds
come alive with such combos as
cinnamon and pear infused balsamic
with a blood orange oil or lemon and
mushroom balsamic with mushroom
and sage oil. Caraccioli Cellars gets
top marks for its sparkling wines,
particularly its 07’ Brut Cuvee. The
final stop on the tour is Lula’s
Chocolates, most popular for its Sea
Salt Caramels among other decadent
delights.
technique. John, who is also a
licensed massage therapist, did
wonders for my “travel knots.” I left
rejuvenated and recharged, r