Our Exclusive Summer Smoothie with Perfectly Pressed Carmel

When Perfectly Pressed opened its doors this April to its healthy haven in Carmel Plaza, it was just the boost the community needed. The Carmel location is the brand’s third, with popular spots already in Monterey and Salinas. The stunning new space—designed by co-owner (and interior designer) Kate McCloskey—features sandy warm Carmel hues, with yellow and white striped tiles to “bring a little sunshine,” and soothing green marble for a natural vibe that perfectly compliments the menu. It features the same cold-pressed juices and fresh-made smoothies Perfectly Pressed is known for (with new creations crafted just for Carmel). Plus, it’s the only outpost to offer four unique fresh-fruit nondairy smoothie bowl blends from a specialty soft-serve machine—try the Blue Moon for a Hawaiian vibe, or the Choco Chillin’ for an ice-cream-like experience (your kids won’t know the difference).