Category: Central Coast Dining
Sep 05, 2011SLO 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
read onJul 08, 2011
Eating Local in SLO County
Living on the Central Coast of California has many advantages – not that you haven’t heard all about how wonderful it is to live in and visit the Central Coast. One of the very best parts of living in temperate California, with its fertile land and long growing season, is the bounty of fresh fruits
read onJun 17, 2011
Jaffa Cafe
I first experienced the splendor that is Jaffa Café while on a food tour with Central Coast Food Tours. We stopped by this spot – let me say, I was a little concerned as it looked more like a humble liquor store than a gourmet deli – in the middle of our tour for what I was assured would be some of
read onApr 30, 2011
Central Coast Gets A Mobile Olive Oil Harvester
We've long been a fan of Olea Farms and their tasty, flavorful Olive Oils; in fact, Colibri Wine Bar offers a tasting station for guests to discover the fresh, fruity flavors of Olea Olive Oils.
Meanwhile... while we've been sitting back enjoying these oils, the owners of Olea Farm have been
read onApr 08, 2011
Have You Ever Tried Abalone?
I feel a little like a broken record telling you all how much I love the Central Coast and the people who choose to make it their home. But seriously, look at this:
The abalone is a mythical creature – at least in the mind of many foodies out there. Like many of the common fisheries out there, the
read onApr 04, 2011
Central Coast Food Tours - a MUST!
I was recently lucky enough to be one of the super special, lucky people to get a preview food tour of SLO with Central Coast Food Tours. I don’t mean to harp on this, but have I told you how lucky we are?! Lucky that we live in a gorgeously spectacular place; lucky that the people who choose to
read onMar 23, 2011
Earth Day Food & Wine Festival
Guess What?! We have another one. Seriously. Another gloriously delicious, wonderfully awesome, dashingly interesting festival. Just as the Zinfandel Festival is behind us, we have the Earth Day Food and Wine Fest coming up!
Clear your calendars and get ready to eat, and drink, and appreciate all
read onMar 21, 2011
The Best Thursday Evening Around
When I was a kid growing up in SLO County, I LOVED the Farmer’s Market. Every Thursdays we’d bundle all together and set off for San Luis.
The Market, every Thursday from 5-9pm, features a slew of local artisans selling their handmade crafts, local farmer who have brought in their best fruits,
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