Category: Central Coast Dining
Feb 12, 2013Count Down to Valentine’s Day
I'm not sure what it is, but I do LOVE Valentine's Day. Admittedly, I've always had a 'thing' for hearts, and, infact, have a beautiful red stone heart paperweight sitting aside me as I write this. Hearts show up in other places in my home, too. Like the funky little string of wooden hearts that
read onJan 31, 2013
February Performing Arts Theatre Activities
Have you discovered the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo? This state-of-the-art full media center draws a steady stream of entertainers to the Central Coast throughout the year. The Performing Arts Center is located on the Cal Poly Campus at the North End of San Luis Obispo; it is about a
read onJan 29, 2013
Take a Virtual Tour of Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, located a mere 7 minute drive from the El Colibri Hotel and Spa is the treasure of the Central Coast. Visiting this extraordinary and majestic home of the late William Randolph Hearst is, in itself, reason enough to plan a trip to the Central Coast. Whether your interests rest with
read onDec 13, 2012
Love Trying New Restaurants? Take a Central Coast Food Tour!
I feel so blessed to live on the Central Coast. It seems every time I turn around there is a new restaurant opening up, offering fresh, seasonal, Central Coast produce, locally grown meats and aquaculture, fresh local breads and cheeses, oh and don’t forget the olive oils and wines! We live in a
read onNov 23, 2012
Enjoy our December Room Special!
The Word is Out: Experience Our "Discover the Olive Harvest Special."

December offers the opportunity for a quick, refreshing pre-holiday getaway. For the month of December only, we offer our Winter rates (below) for what we call our "Discover the Olive Harvest." This offer includes our discounted
read onJan 11, 2012
Restaurant Month in SLO County
You knew we couldn’t get too far away from the indulgence of the holidays before we had another food event happening on the Central Coast. That’s right, January is Restaurant Month! And of course that means that you can get great meals at some of our most wonderful restaurants for only $30 (for a 3
read onNov 16, 2011
What Are you Making for Thanksgiving?
Here on the blogosphere it seems like Thanksgiving is all everyone is talking about—and not just Thanksgiving as a holiday of warmth, gratitude, and family, but Thanksgiving food! Can you tell me of any single day of the year that has more delicious food? I thought not! When we’re not gushing about
read onSep 05, 2011
SLO County Wine Month!
You know we love our local wines around here – we have a popular wine bar right in the hotel, we sponsor tasting nights with the best boutique vineyards every Saturday to not only give them exposure but also introduce you to some of the great lesser-known wines around, and I feel like I’m
read onAug 26, 2011
Thomas Hill Organics
I had lunch the other day at the Thomas Hill Organic Restaurant in Paso Robles. It came with a solid recommendation from my mother who knew all about it from the reputation of their farm, vines, and CSA. Let me just say, I was completely blow away at the freshness of the foods at the restaurant,
read onAug 01, 2011
Downtown Paso Robles Farmer’s Market
We’ve already told you all about San Luis Obispo’s Farmer’s Market (and how totally awesome it is with the street performers, local artisans, local farmers, and all kinds of delicious dinner items) – but if you haven’t read about it, you should check it out here. All of this is definitely worth
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