Z356

Dear Rennlisters:

As a local to the area, here are recommendations for interesting events during the upcoming 2015 Monterey Historics
that are often overlooked by popular internet guides like this one:

http://www.seemonterey.com/events/sporting/concours/

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Tuesday August 11th & Wednesday August 12th

Automobilia Monterey

http://www.automobiliamonterey.com/g...formation.html






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Wednesday August 12th

http://www.carmelmissionclassic.org/index.html







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These events below are listed in the guide...but some have changed venues for this year & I wanted you all to be aware of that.
So caveat lector!

Friday August 14th

http://www.werksreunion.com

Porsche's 'Werks Reunion' is at Rancho Cañada for the second year!

Address: 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA 93923




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Friday, August 14th

http://www.legendsoftheautobahn.org/#r0

Audi, BMW & Mercedes 'Legends of the Autobahn' is now at The Nicklaus Club (Pasadera) / Spectator entrance via Boundary Road:




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Please note that 'Concorso Italiano' has been moved to Saturday August 15th (instead of Friday) at a new location - Black Horse Golf Course!

Saturday August 15th

http://concorso.com

Concorso Italiano has moved from the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on Rt. 68 back to Black Horse Golf Course in what was formerly known as Ft. Ord:



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http://www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-mo...sports-reunion

Reunion Schedule (Aug 13th - 16th)
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/sites/ma...le_6.23.15.pdf

Pre-Reunion Schedule (Aug 7th - 10th)
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/sites/ma...le_2.20.15.pdf

Remember to buy your ticket for Laguna Seca's 'Motorsports Reunion' Historic Races prior to getting to the track to save money.
My recommendation is the authorized agents at the Shell Gasoline Station next to Home Depot on Canyon del Rey Blvd & US 1!





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Saturday Evening August 15th

Finally, the traditional 'Carrera Panamericana' Saturday reunion dinner:




This is where friends of the original 'Carrera Panamericana' & the modern 'La Carrera Panamericana' meet during the August Historics!




This dinner was formerly held at 'Baja Cantina' and has now been moved to Pat Phinny's other restaurant - 'Turn 12' -
located at the 400 Tyler Street in Monterey!



​For more information, please contact Bill Hemmer at:



See you all soon in our Carmel area!



Saludos,
Eduardo
Currently in Porto Cervo, Sardinia

For those interested, here is the link of my trip to 'Porsche & Germany'...and Sardinia:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3/...ly-2015-a.html

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Z356

Free events for Spectators:
Carmel Concours on the Avenue - Tuesday
Carmel Lunch Stop on the Avenue for Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Rally - Thursday
Werks Reunion - Friday
Legends of Autobahn - Friday

Reasonably Priced Events:
Automobilia - Tuesday & Wednesday. $15 at door.
Carmel Mission Classic - Wednesday. $35 in advance/$45 at door.
Includes wine tasting! Reasonably price food sold at event.
Turn 12 Panamericana Reunion Dinner - Saturday evening. $50 in advance,
Laguna Seca. Saturday. $80 in advance or at Shell Station / $100 at gate.
Concorso Italiano - Saturday - $160. Doesn't include any food or drink.
Barnyard Ferrari Gathering - $37 in advance /$45 at gate.

Not-So-Reasonably Priced Events:
Concours d'Elegance - Sunday - $300 in advance/$350 at gate.
Gordon McCall's Motorworks Revival - Wednesday night - $350 in advance. Includes food & drinks!
The Quail - Friday - The week's most exclusive event. Sold out. Approx. $600@.

Auctions:
I find the RM Auction now to be unreasonably priced for spectators.
Mecum was free last year. Rick Cole was a nice event years ago.
Russo-Steele is very informal.
Gooding & Co auction and Bonhams are, in my opinion, the best!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Z356

Here is a list of my favorite restaurants & wine tasting rooms in our area in case
it might be useful to some of you visiting during the Monterey Historics!

My favorite French restaurants in Carmel:

Andre's Bouchee on Mission between 7th & Ocean.
http://www.andresbouchee.com

Casanova on 5th Ave between Mission & San Carlos
http://www.casanovarestaurant.com

La Bicyclette on Dolores at 7th
http://www.labicycletterestaurant.com

Affina on San Carlos & 6th
http://www.affinacarmel.com

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My favorite Italian restaurants in Carmel:

La Balena on Junipero between 6th & 5th
http://labalenacarmel.com

Lucca on Dolores between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cantinettaluca.com

DaGiovanni on Lincoln between 6th & 5th
http://www.threecarmelrestaurants.com

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My favorite Sushi restaurants in Carmel:

Akaoni on Mission between 6th & 5th.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/akaoni-carmel-by-the-sea-2

Sushi Heaven on Dolores between 7th & 8th
http://www.carmel.com/sushi-heaven-b266407

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Other recommended dining restaurants in Carmel:

Dametra on Ocean at Lincoln (Middle Eastern)
http://dametracafe.com

Christopher's on Lincoln between 6th & 5th (American)
http://christophersrestaurantcarmel.com

Mission Ranch on 26270 Dolores Street behind the Carmel Mission. (American).
http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htm

Clint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel. Don't bother with the
one he sold long ago - Hog's Breath.

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My favorite breakfast places in Carmel:

The Cottage on Lincoln between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cottagerestaurant.com

Em Le's on Dolores between 6th & 5th
http://emlescarmel.com/home/4540688974

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A favorite 'Classic' place for afternoon drinks or evening music in Carmel!

The Cypress Inn on Lincoln at 7th
http://www.cypress-inn.com
http://www.cypress-inn.com/carmel-mu...ypress-inn.pdf

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Best 'Happy Hour' (drinks/appetizers at low prices) in Carmel!

Il Fornaio on Ocean at Monte Verde (4:30 to 6:00 PM)
http://www.ilfornaio.com/?page=138&restaurant_id=3145

Vesuvio on 6th at Junipero (4:00 to 6:00 PM) Go to the rooftop!
http://chefpepe.com/restaurants/vesuvio/

Other restaurants in Carmel Valley & Carmel Valley Village that I recommend:

Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea):
http://www.carmelcantina.com
The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!

The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12'
restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca
has 11 turns! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com

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Carmel Valley Village (20/30 minute drive from Carmel). Can also be accessed via
Laureles Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):

Cafe Rustica on 10 Del Fino Pl / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.caferusticavillage.com

Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.corkscrewcafe.com
The owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova &
The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.

Wine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.bernardus.com/winery/tasting/index.htm
Bernardus Winery is owned by Ben Pon, an ex-Porsche factory driver,
whose family are Porsche (& VW Group) importers for Holland!

Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room on 5 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley Village
http://www.talbottvineyards.com/Visi...y-Tasting-Room
Talbott was owned by a friend, notable motorcycle collector, Robb Talbott!

Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper!
http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com
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By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas)
via Carmel Valley Road and Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...
and a good Porsche interior road to drive!
http://www.inn-california.com/centra...alleyroad.html

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Here are some more recommendations in Monterey:

Big Sur down the coast on US 1:

Deetjens (Breakfast or Lunch - you will not soon forget the place or the ride!)
http://www.deetjens.com/restaurant.html

Ventana (Lunch)
http://www.ventanainn.com/#/dining

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City of Monterey

Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Route 68 just past Monterey Airport)
http://tarpys.com

Monterey Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave
http://www.yelp.com/biz/montereys-fish-house-monterey-2

Sandbar & Grill on Municipal Warf #2 (less tourist than Fisherman's Warf).
http://www.sandbarandgrillmonterey.com

Crystal Fish on 514 Lighthouse Ave. (Best Sushi in Monterey)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crystal-fish-monterey

Bistro Moulin (Best French restaurant in Monterey)
http://www.bistromoulin.com

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French Bakeries

Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.us

Lafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com

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Finally, Monterey Bay Aquarium in Cannery Road, Monterey (if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!).
World class aquarium on Monterey Bay!
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org

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Have a great stay in our peninsula during the Historics!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Bonifacio, Corsica




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Schmidts Cat

Awesome compendium Eduardo! For free events, what about the Thursday gathering at the Baja cantina? Or did you already list it? Never mind... I see it's listed under the restaurant listing...

CAlexio

I'm in Carmel today scoping out spots.. can't wait until next week.