Porsche Rennsport Reunion V / Oct 9-11, 2015 at Laguna Seca...it's official!
06-27-2015, 02:45 PM
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Thankfully I'll get there early, and only deal with it at the end of the day. It's a four hour road trip for us, so the car will be plenty filthy by the time we get there. Maybe we'll luck out with a strong marine layer!
If you select the better parking, I don't remember seeing a single day option. Also, does that pass include all passengers or do you just by one corral pass and additional GA passes?
If you select the better parking, I don't remember seeing a single day option. Also, does that pass include all passengers or do you just by one corral pass and additional GA passes?
06-27-2015, 04:07 PM
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Thankfully I'll get there early, and only deal with it at the end of the day. It's a four hour road trip for us, so the car will be plenty filthy by the time we get there. Maybe we'll luck out with a strong marine layer!
If you select the better parking, I don't remember seeing a single day option. Also, does that pass include all passengers or do you just by one corral pass and additional GA passes?
If you select the better parking, I don't remember seeing a single day option. Also, does that pass include all passengers or do you just by one corral pass and additional GA passes?
06-27-2015, 04:10 PM
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06-27-2015, 04:20 PM
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I'm in with a +2! It will be nice and refreshing after being out in the sun all day.
As for parking, we're taking the Cayenne GTS, or our Mini, so parking in the dirt is fine with us. We did it last time on the hill, and it was more low mowed dry grass, so dust wasn't that bad. We are just doing the one day, Saturday; as I promised my wife and daughter a day at the beach.
As for parking, we're taking the Cayenne GTS, or our Mini, so parking in the dirt is fine with us. We did it last time on the hill, and it was more low mowed dry grass, so dust wasn't that bad. We are just doing the one day, Saturday; as I promised my wife and daughter a day at the beach.
Let's see if Eduardo has other options, but this was one of his recommendations last year. I'm figuring 25 for dinner, but let's keep sounding off!
06-27-2015, 07:06 PM
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Recommendations in Carmel area...
Well, we went there last year and it was fine- nothing to rave about, american grill style food. There are lots of places in Monterey and Carmel, but this is one of the few Motorsports themed restaurants focused on of course, Laguna Seca. Turn 12- there are only 11 turns at Laguna.
Let's see if Eduardo has other options, but this was one of his recommendations last year. I'm figuring 25 for dinner, but let's keep sounding off!
Let's see if Eduardo has other options, but this was one of his recommendations last year. I'm figuring 25 for dinner, but let's keep sounding off!
I put together a list of Carmel area restaurants for the Porsche Parade in 2014 which might allow some of you not familiar with our area to check them out via the magic of the internet!
In case you are new to the area and would like some recommendations, here are some of my favorite restaurants in the area after 14 years of living in Carmel:
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
New: Affina at San Carlos & 6th
http://www.affinacarmel.com
*****
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.co...-giovanni.html
*****
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) Clint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel. Don't bother with the one he sold long ago - Hog's Breath.
http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htm
Also late evening music / piano bar (Caution: Cougars* known to prowl)
*****
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
*****
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/
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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
New: Affina at San Carlos & 6th
http://www.affinacarmel.com
*****
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.co...-giovanni.html
*****
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) Clint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel. Don't bother with the one he sold long ago - Hog's Breath.
http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htm
Also late evening music / piano bar (Caution: Cougars* known to prowl)
*****
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
*****
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
********
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! So for Parade week that would be June 19th! (first two photos).
The Baja Cantina owner, my friend & auto collector Pat Phinny, also owns 'Turn 12' restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - named because Laguna Seca has 11 turns! Might be worth a visit too! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
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Carmel Valley Village (20/30 minute drive from Carmel- can also be accessed via Laurales 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' owner, another friend named Ben Pon, is an ex-factory driver whose family are Porsche's importers for Holland! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Pon
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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
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
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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! So for Parade week that would be June 19th! (first two photos).
The Baja Cantina owner, my friend & auto collector Pat Phinny, also owns 'Turn 12' restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - named because Laguna Seca has 11 turns! Might be worth a visit too! http://www.turn12barandgrill.com
*********
Carmel Valley Village (20/30 minute drive from Carmel- can also be accessed via Laurales 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' owner, another friend named Ben Pon, is an ex-factory driver whose family are Porsche's importers for Holland! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Pon
*******
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
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
.
Here are some more recommendations for those attending the PCA Parade 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
*******
City of Monterey
Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Close to the Hyatt on Route 68, just pass Airport)
http://tarpys.com
Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave (close to the Hyatt)
https://plus.google.com/113534305022...ut?gl=us&hl=en
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://crystalfishsushi.com
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
That should keep most of you busy for the week...at least eating wise!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
Monterey Bay Aquarium in Cannery Road, Monterey (if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!)
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
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
*******
City of Monterey
Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Close to the Hyatt on Route 68, just pass Airport)
http://tarpys.com
Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave (close to the Hyatt)
https://plus.google.com/113534305022...ut?gl=us&hl=en
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://crystalfishsushi.com
Bistro Moulin (Best French restaurant in Monterey)
http://www.bistromoulin.com
*********
French Bakeries
Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.us
Lafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com
That should keep most of you busy for the week...at least eating wise!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
Monterey Bay Aquarium in Cannery Road, Monterey (if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!)
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
Eduardo
Presently in the Hood Canal in Washington State
06-27-2015, 09:37 PM
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I'm in +1
06-27-2015, 10:38 PM
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Well, we went there last year and it was fine- nothing to rave about, american grill style food. There are lots of places in Monterey and Carmel, but this is one of the few Motorsports themed restaurants focused on of course, Laguna Seca. Turn 12- there are only 11 turns at Laguna.
Let's see if Eduardo has other options, but this was one of his recommendations last year. I'm figuring 25 for dinner, but let's keep sounding off!
Let's see if Eduardo has other options, but this was one of his recommendations last year. I'm figuring 25 for dinner, but let's keep sounding off!
06-27-2015, 10:52 PM
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Both are owned by the same person - car collector & enthusiast Pat Phinny. Great guy. As a matter of fact, our 'Garage Tour' owners club in Carmel just spent a wonderful afternoon & early evening at his home in Carmel Valley, where he hosted a dinner & garage tour for our group!
I put together a list of Carmel area restaurants for the Porsche Parade in 2014 which might allow some of you not familiar with our area to check them out via the magic of the internet!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Presently in the Hood Canal in Washington State
I put together a list of Carmel area restaurants for the Porsche Parade in 2014 which might allow some of you not familiar with our area to check them out via the magic of the internet!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Presently in the Hood Canal in Washington State
Lots of restaurants to choose from, obviously. There will be likely logistical issues around how big of a group can be accommodated, parking, proximity to the track for the sake of convenience...yadda, yadda, yadda. I don't know how important it is to have a "fine dining" experience; just somewhere where we can all get together, eat, drink, and have some fun. I'm up for whatever, but the Turn 12 place sounds ok to me.
06-27-2015, 11:12 PM
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Tarpy's is a good place, good food and service. They are 1/2 wsy between the track and Monterey. They also have a large separate " large group/party" room which is above the courtyard entrance and completely separated from the restaurant.
06-28-2015, 10:39 AM
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I didn't mean to stir things up, just thought that I would mention the yelp ratings….usually when you have a large group, service will suffer. Someone earlier mentioned the hospitality area that Porsche had in the paddock at the 2011 Reunion, complete with food and at least two kinds of Spaten. Maybe we can have an additional attempt at meeting up here, perhaps around lunch time, to allow more flexibility in schedules? I know name tags are a bit corny, but it would be nice to have a way to identify each other...
06-28-2015, 11:03 AM
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Baja Cantina can do a pretty large group if we sit outside.
I've never been to Turn 12, but its sounding more and more like a good choice. Track themed, good location and can have a large group of people.
I've never been to Turn 12, but its sounding more and more like a good choice. Track themed, good location and can have a large group of people.
06-30-2015, 03:00 AM
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Didn't make any phone calls today. Will get to it tomorrow and let everyone know as far as choices for large groups for Sat. dinner.
