Carmel Food Company Opens

Chef/Owner Sven Hoffman Brings European Country Cuisine To Carmel. End Quote

Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) May 06, 2011 - Carmel Food Company located on Junipero between 5th and 6th in Carmel is Carmel's new best kept secret! Bringing home style European Country Cuisine to Carmel, Chef/Owner Sven Hoffman uses fresh, local seasonal ingredients, the best local produce, seafood and meats (organic when possible) to every mouthwatering dish. Chef Hoffman also strictly follows the Seafood Watch guidelines set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Carmel Food Company offers two heated patios (a garden patio in the back and a front patio) as well dining inside the grand "tented" pavilion. Diners can enjoy a romantic dinner or bright lunch either inside or out. The front patio is dog friendly, bring your four legged friend for a doggie treat and fresh bowl of water! Be sure to check out the wine list offering the best of California and European wines.

Culinary trained in Germany, Chef Hoffman has traveled extensively around the world honing his culinary skills. After years of working in Europe's top kitchens, Chef Hoffman brought his culinary expertise to some of California's most celebrated restaurants including Aubèrge du Soleil in Napa. Since moving to the Monterey Peninsula his talents have been reserved to private clients and homes.

Carmel Food Company is the Central Coast's first chance to sample his fresh yet classical menu items including:

For Lunch:
• Prawn Salad with Smoked Spanish Chilies, Sweet Corn, Mango and Organic Greens.
• Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Cured Meats, Pate, Relishes, Olives and Imported Cheeses.
• Crepe of Asparagus, Artichoke, Gruyere, Veloute and Roasted Chicken with Mixed Greens.
• Bavarian Sausage Sandwich with Caramelized Onion Sauce and House Salad.

For Dinner:
• Baked Brie "Paris" with Lingonberry Compote and Crispy Parsley.
• Hungarian Beef Goulash, Lemon Fettuccini and Crème Fraiche.
• Chicken "Fricassee" with Mushrooms, Asparagus, Sauce Veloute and Pearl Rice.

Desserts:
• Warm Danish Bread Pudding with Tahitian Vanilla Sauce.
• Dark Chocolate Torte, Bing Cherry Crème.

One of the delights to customers is the numerous specials Chef Hoffman adds daily based on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Diners recently enjoyed Watermelon/Prosciutto and Mint, Aranchini, Pacific Cod with Mango Salad and Halibut in Truffle Butter. The chef also makes daily dessert specials including Cheese Blintzes, Cherry Napoleons with Chocolate Torte and Crepes with Orange Sauce. The chef adds three to four specials to each meal daily.

Carmel Food Company is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 5:30 p.m. till closing Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday.

For more information call (831) 624-0300 or go to www.carmelfoodcompany.com.

Press Contact: Marci Bracco (831) 747-7455

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