Early on in their relationship, L & D stayed at Mission Ranch Inn in Carmel, but they hadn’t done so in the last few years, as The  Mag has been with them. They took this Mag-less trip to return to what is one of their all-time favorite places.

The location is fabulous, particularly if you’re lucky enough to score a room over looking the sheep in the adjoining meadow.

And the dining room can’t be beat, always buzzing and filled with music from the piano bar. Because they were guests, they scored a reservation at the best table in the house. As always, they shared the prime rib…