Originally Posted by
JackE
A couple of relatively new and interesting restaurants that may opened since your departure are Cantinetta Luca and 400 Degrees, both in Carmel. The first is a delicious Italian restaurant and the second is gourmet burgers (meat and other). A fancier new place I can't afford is 1833 in Monterey where Stokes used to be. It's by the group that runs the Pebble Beach Food and Wine.
Thanks for the tips, JackE. Lots of excellent options to be sure.