Double Take: Provincetown vs. Carmel

By Tracey Minkin
The coastal art colonies of Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Carmel, California, compete for best in show in cocktails, culture, and more.
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Face-Off: Provincetown vs. Carmel

Photo: Mak_Photo/Getty Images; Michael Howell/Robertharding/Getty Images

PROVINCETOWN, LEFT: Painters and writers love this historic New England town.

CARMEL, RIGHT: California's quirky enclave attracts artists of all stripes.

Who wins this matchup? Go here to vote!

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Art Galleries

Photo: Courtesy of Julie Heller Gallery/Juliehellergallery.com; Courtesy of Rachael Short

PROVINCETOWN, LEFT: Combining high-caliber fine art with a location in a beach shack right on the sand, the inimitable Julie Heller Gallery is a must-stop for all art lovers and collectors.

CARMEL, RIGHT: Carmel has historically lured photo pioneers; native-born photographers Evynn LeValley and Rachael Short continue the tradition at Gallery Exposed.

Who wins this matchup? Go here to vote!

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Restaurants

Photo: Courtesy of Kevin O'shea, Salt Hotels; Courtesy of Aubergine at L'auberge Carmel

PROVINCETOWN, LEFT: Salt House Inn and sister property Eben House have reimagined breakfast in bright and tasty ways that scream "Instagram moment."

CARMEL, RIGHT: The taste and artistry of Chef Justin Cogley and Executive Pastry Chef Ron Mendoza rule the plates at the Aubergine restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel.

Who wins this matchup? Go here to vote!

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Shopping

Photo: Courtesy of Loveland; Courtesy of Fourtané

PROVINCETOWN, LEFT: Former fashion designer Josh Patner has made bohemian-marine the ethos of Loveland, his superbly curated seasonal shop of artisan works.

CARMEL, RIGHT: For timeless time-pieces and jewelry (many from estates), Fourtané Jewelers, behind its whitewashed storefront, is a Carmel classic. Don't miss the vintage Rolex collection.

Who wins this matchup? Go here to vote!

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Cocktails

Photo: Michael Kraus; Food Styling: Roscoe Betsill

PROVINCETOWN, LEFT: A house-made blackberry shrub blends with vodka to power the rich color and sun-sweet flavor of the popular Black Beauty cocktail at Joon Bar. (Shake up a Black Beauty at home with the recipe!)

CARMEL, RIGHT: Katie Blandin Shea's California Negroni for Bernardus Lodge's Lucia Restaurant & Bar pairs spring bitters with gin, vermouth, and grapefruit. (Shake up a California Negroni at home with the recipe!)

Who wins this matchup? Go here to vote!

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