A new dining spot is coming to downtown Carmel as local restaurateur Chris Evans prepares to open Matador, a Spanish tapas restaurant set to debut later this month.

Located at 10 E. Main St., Matador will bring a playful, approachable atmosphere and a menu designed for sharing, according to Evans.

Evans, known for Sangiovese and several other ventures, is partnering with Ambrosia Hospitality Group’s Dan Cage on the new project. The space previously housed Evans’ Italian restaurant, Tre , which closed at the end of July to make way for the new concept.

“Tre was bittersweet — it didn’t work,” Evans said. “Dan came to me with the idea for Spanish tapas, and I said almost immediately, ‘Yes, absolutely.’ It’s fun, it’s playful, and I think it will really fit Carmel.”

Evans said the menu w

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