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Taste Of Carmel ✨
Featuring over 70 local restaurants & wineries!
October 1st, 2026
6-9 pm (5pm VIP entry)
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🌶️ Full glasses. Bold flavors. A courtyard full of people who know how to celebrate. ¡Viva la Fiesta! Taste of Carmel’s Fiesta at the Mission was one delicious reminder of what happens when good food, good wine, and good people come together. 🍷💃 To our restaurants, wineries, and craft beverage makers: thank you for feeding us, pouring generously, and bringing your passion to every bite and sip. Behind every taste was someone who cares deeply about their craft. And it showed. 👏 🥂 A huge thank-you to Stoddard Construction, our Glass Sponsor, and La Playa Hotel, our VIP Lounge Sponsor, for helping us celebrate in style. Our gratitude also goes to Land Rover Monterey, Mechanics Bank, Monterey County Bank, Cypress Inn, Carmel Plaza, Poptopia Balloons, GreenWaste Recovery, and Sysco for supporting this unforgettable evening. ✨ To Glastonbury Audio Visual for bringing the sound and light, and Illusions Decor for bringing the fiesta to life—thank you! ⛪ To the Carmel Mission Basilica: what a setting. Thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful courtyard. 🎶 To Scarlet: you kept us dancing. We’re still feeling it. And most of all, to our community and supporters—our guests, volunteers, neighbors, and friends—GRACIAS. You showed up hungry, raised your glasses, and showed your love for the local businesses that give this place its flavor. ❤️ 📸 Thank you to Michael Troutman @dmt_imaging and Manny Espinoza @carmelsphotographer for capturing the evening with these photos. Swipe here, then find all the photos at CarmelChamber.org / https://www.carmelchamber.org/2026-taste-of-carmel/ by @tastecarmel
🔥 The pits are hot, the smoke is rolling, and The Crossroads BBQ is joining the 2026 Taste of Carmel! Drawing inspiration from barbecue traditions stretching from California to the Carolinas, The Crossroads BBQ creates its own style of slow-smoked barbecue using the essential ingredients of great BBQ: fire, time and plenty of care. It’s food made for gathering—especially when the beer is cold and the company is good. Thank you to The Crossroads BBQ for firing up the flavor at our sold-out celebration. Ticket holders, arrive hungry—you’ll want to make room for this one. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🎟️ Taste of Carmel is SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available at the door. by @tastecarmel
🥩 Decadent, soulful and unmistakably Carmel—Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse is joining us for the 2026 Taste of Carmel! Known locally as 7D, this modern American steakhouse is built on a commitment to quality and honesty, featuring naturally farmed and humanely raised foods. Its seasonal approach draws inspiration from California’s fertile land, the Pacific Ocean and flavors gathered through travel, all brought together in a warm, contemporary dining experience. Thank you, 7D, for helping make Taste of Carmel a true celebration of the exceptional restaurants and people that shape our culinary community. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🎟️ Taste of Carmel is SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available at the door. #TasteOfCarmel #7DSteakhouse #SeventhAndDolores #CarmelDining by @tastecarmel
🍕 Hot, fresh and ready in less than a minute—La Pizza Piccolo Mobile Pizza is rolling into the 2026 Taste of Carmel! Monterey Bay’s craft curbside pizza truck serves Neapolitan-style pizzas made fresh on site, bringing the excitement of a mobile pizzeria directly to weddings, parties and celebrations throughout the region. From traditional pepperoni and four-cheese favorites to creative combinations like spicy Italian sausage with jalapeños and hot honey—or fig jam, prosciutto, Gruyère and arugula—La Pizza Piccolo knows how to turn a sourdough crust into something memorable. Thank you, La Pizza Piccolo, for bringing the heat to our sold-out celebration. Ticket holders, get ready for pizza fresh from the oven! 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🎟️ Taste of Carmel is SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available at the door. by @tastecarmel
🍷 From coastal vineyard to glass, Domaine Messier is joining us for the 2026 Taste of Carmel! Born from a love of farming, wine and the Carmel coast, Domaine Messier produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from its off-grid vineyard powered by solar energy and well water. Even its name looks to the stars: each vintage is inspired by one of astronomer Charles Messier’s catalogued nebulae and star clusters, reflected in the artwork on every bottle. We’re proud to welcome Domaine Messier and grateful to have this thoughtful local winery represented at our sold-out celebration. Ticket holders, prepare to sip something truly out of this world. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🎟️ Taste of Carmel is SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available at the door. by @tastecarmel
**SOLD OUT** Taste of Carmel, where you dont have to stop till you get enough! Get your tickets while they last!💋🍷 • • #TasteOfCarmel #CarmelByTheSea #ScarletBand #LiveMusic #carmelevents by @tastecarmel
✨ Taste of Carmel VIP ticket holders are in for something special! A heartfelt thank-you to La Playa Hotel, our 2026 VIP Lounge Sponsor, for bringing its signature warmth, style, and hospitality to this year’s celebration. VIP guests will enjoy: 🥂 Early entry beginning at 5:00 PM 🚗 Complimentary valet parking ✨ Access to the La Playa VIP Lounge throughout the evening 🍸 A specialty cocktail created for the occasion 📸 A photo booth to capture the night Known as “The Pearl of Carmel,” La Playa has welcomed guests with informal elegance and memorable experiences for more than a century. We’re grateful to have this treasured Carmel landmark help us create an elevated VIP experience at Taste of Carmel. Thank you, La Playa Hotel, for helping make this sold-out evening even more unforgettable. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at the Carmel Mission! 📅 Thursday, October 1 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM | General Admission: 6:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🎟️ Get your tickets at - TasteofCarmel.com by @tastecarmel
🌶️ Heart. Soul. Spice. Rio Grill is returning to Taste of Carmel! A beloved fixture in the local dining scene since 1983, Rio Grill brings bold California fusion cuisine and Southwest-inspired flavors to the gateway of Carmel and Big Sur. Its creative dishes, locally sourced ingredients, lively atmosphere, and unmistakable sense of fun have made it a longtime favorite among locals and visitors. We’re thrilled to have Rio Grill join us for another unforgettable evening celebrating the restaurants, wineries, and makers that give our region its flavor. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🔗 Get your tickets now at TasteofCarmel.org 🎟️ Taste of Carmel will sell out, and tickets will not be available at the door. by @tastecarmel
🍬 Something sweet is coming to the 2026 Taste of Carmel: Sea Shack Candy Co. is joining the celebration! Located in Carmel Square, Sea Shack brings the joy of authentic Swedish pick-and-mix candy to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Guests can choose their favorites, create a custom mix, and rediscover the simple happiness of being a kid in a candy store. For founder Tiffany Bufkin, Sea Shack is about more than candy—it’s about bringing people together and building a bag of memories meant to be shared. We can’t think of a sweeter addition to Taste of Carmel. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🔗 Get your tickets now at TasteofCarmel.org 🎟️ Taste of Carmel will sell out, and tickets will not be available at the door. by @tastecarmel
☕ Taste of Carmel is brewing up something special with Mad Dogs & Englishmen Coffee Bar! Set above the iconic bike shop on Ocean Avenue, the Coffee Bar is a beautifully crafted pause in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Single-origin microlot coffee, artfully prepared espresso, hand-whisked ceremonial matcha, seasonal florals, and a warm European-inspired setting come together to create an experience rooted in slow living and thoughtful details. We’re delighted to welcome Mad Dogs & Englishmen Coffee Bar to the 2026 Taste of Carmel. Come discover them alongside dozens of exceptional restaurants, wineries, and beverage makers. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🔗 Get your tickets now at TasteofCarmel.org 🎟️ Tickets will not be available at the door—get yours before the event sells out! by @tastecarmel
🍷 Galante Vineyards is bringing a taste of Carmel Valley’s pioneering spirit to the 2026 Taste of Carmel! Rooted in ranchland, family heritage, and a passion for bold wines, Galante has been pouring since 1994 and opened Carmel-by-the-Sea’s first wine tasting room. Its wines combine exceptional California vineyards, hands-on farming, and a deep respect for the land—all served with the warm Western hospitality that has made Galante a local favorite. Serious wines for not-so-serious people? We’ll raise a glass to that. Join us to experience Galante Vineyards alongside dozens of outstanding restaurants, wineries, and beverage makers. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🔗 Get your tickets now at TasteofCarmel.org 🎟️ Taste of Carmel will sell out, and tickets will not be available at the door. by @tastecarmel
🦪 Seafood lovers, this one’s for you: Flaherty’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar is joining us for the 2026 Taste of Carmel! Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Flaherty’s is a local destination for fresh seafood, raw-bar oysters, and coastal classics. It’s the kind of relaxed, welcoming place where the flavors of the coast take center stage and every meal feels like a true taste of Carmel. Come discover what Flaherty’s is bringing to the table and enjoy an evening filled with exceptional food, wine, music, and community at the historic Carmel Mission. 📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00 PM 🥂 VIP Entry: 5:00 PM 📍 Carmel Mission Courtyard 🔗 Get your tickets now at TasteofCarmel.org 🎟️ Taste of Carmel will sell out, and tickets will not be available at the door. by @tastecarmel

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