Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn
Lincoln and Seventh, Carmel (831) 620-7454, carmelterrys.com
It’s not that Terry’s Lounge is a time capsule. The decor is clubby, not mid-century modern. The place is comfortable and classy. Yes, it was owned by the late Doris Day, an icon during the Baby Boom era, but if there’s a sense of nostalgia here it’s in the cocktail menu. The bartenders at Terry’s can create stingers, zombies, whiskey sours and other favorites of a bygone era. Mention gin and juice here and you get Ronald Reagan’s favorite, the orange blossom. And if it’s morning in America, the restaurant has a brunch menu.