Matt the Miller’s Tavern is the newest restaurant in the Carmel City Center. It officially opened on Monday, Sept. 10, but was open by invitation the weekend before. We tried it twice - both times we were pleased with the quality and originality of the food, and delighted by the congenial atmosphere.
AroundCarmel recently caught up with Doreen Squire Ficara, the busy British lady who has done much to help Carmel grow its arts community. Perhaps influenced by her fellow countryman Charles Dickens, Doreen sees Carmel as a Tale of Two Cities – Carmel past and Carmel present. In addition to her role as Executive Director of the 
Zakk Knight is a talented young local blues guitarist. AroundCarmel.com interrupted one of his many practice sessions to get to know this young man behind the grown-up sound. Zakk and his band are online at 
Soon all the new toys and electronics will lose their luster - but reading and library actvities are good habits that last a lifetime! Start the new year off right and get yourself and your children back into the library with these fun and informative activities. Note: The library will be closed on Sunday, January 1, 2012.
