154 GT Corkscrew_162 Review 4/22/13 8:46 PM Page 1
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Corkscrew Café
55 West Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley • 831/659-8888
www.corkscrewcafe.com
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Meyer Lemon Pizza
With Prosciutto, Arugula,
Mozzarella, & Parmesan
elebrity Chef Rachael Ray paid a visit, along with the Food Network camera crew, to the Valley's
popular Corkscrew Café. Known for its lovely rustic feel, open gardens, and mouth-watering fresh dishes,
the restaurant was filmed for the show, "$40 a Day." While that amount may not allow you to try as many
of the tempting menu items as desired, each creation on restauranteur Walter Georis' menu is so loving-
ly prepared and beautifully presented that there is no question of the value. An artisan bread plate features
an assortment of fresh baked breads served with delectable olive oil and sea salt butter. A pear salad boasts
Photos: Kelli Uldall
an exquisitely caramelized pear with Stella blue cheese, fresh hazelnuts and apple cider vinaigrette. Heartier
choices include the fish of the day, a bistro steak and, on the lunch menu, absolutely irresistible pulled pork
sliders. Pair with some Georis local wine and finish with a just-baked dessert, like warm berry pie, and
Owner Walter Georis,
Executive Chef Anna Marie Bayonito
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you'll soon become a regular.
MAGAZINE•SPRING/SUMMER
2013
—Sabrina Speidel
