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Photo of wine festival event
September 21, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured

Discover the Micro-Winery Scene of the Central Coast at the Garagiste Festival

Dubbed “tasting nirvana,” “strange and wondrous,” and “one not to miss” by the LA Times, the Garagiste Festival is the only event focusing on under-the-radar micro-wine...

Photo of fast food recipes at home
September 18, 2024
Eat, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured, Recipes

Fast food Recipes Remixed by Chef Rachel Ponce

This In Season selection by Chef Rachel Ponce of Frunchroom in north San Luis Obispo County offers interesting takes on fast food classics like Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and diner eat...

Two photos of people making cocktails behind a bar.
September 6, 2024
Drink, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

Drink Slingers: Mason Bar

When the sun goes down, the spirits come out. Check out the artistry from the Mason Bar in Arroyo Grande.

Food for Thought, photo of Aja Goare
September 6, 2024
Community, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

Food for Thought: Fall 2024

With each stage of life, I’ve discovered a new relationship with the night. The stillness and quiet brought on by the sun’s absence can have a meditative effect, offering a tim...

Illustration of cloud seeding with the title, Head in the Clouds
September 4, 2024
Community, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

In times of drought, San Luis Obispo County can utilize cloud seeding to generate extra rainfall

This article by Edible writer Melissa Newman delves into the unique science behind cloud seeding, which helps San Luis Obispo County increase water production in times of drought.

Two Photos of a man working a DJ booth and a couple standing in a field
September 2, 2024
Drink, Fall 2024 - Issue 45

Moonlighting: These SLO County workers strike a balance across careers

In this article by Edible writer Katy Budge, we examine the dual careers held by members of the San Luis Obispo County hospitality industry.

Photos of three people holding ice cream
September 1, 2024
Community, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

Harmony’s tiny town charm is utterly delicious

In this article, Edible writer Jonathan LaFerrara explores the small town of Harmony and how its roots in the dairy industry have inspired a lasting economy of small businesses.

Photo of beans - Last Bite
September 1, 2024
Eat, Fall 2019 – Issue 25, Featured, Recipes

Last Bite: Spicy Beans and Greens

Recipe developer and self-proclaimed cookbook enthusiast Cate Furtado shares a story about her love for San Luis Obispo, and the comfort of a dish of spicy beans.

Tasting Spot Photo of Eggplants
September 1, 2024
Eat, Fall 2024 - Issue 45

Tasting Spot: Exploring the nightshade family of fruit and vegetables

Some of the greatest edible pleasures in life come with inherent risks — certain mushrooms, undercooked meat and large amounts of tonic can be toxic or even deadly. One family of...

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    @seeyouatedna is open for business! 🍷🌯🥖We’ve been @seeyouatedna is open for business! 🍷🌯🥖We’ve been enjoying the wine tasting, relaxed lunches, and shopping at the market surrounded by the lush hills of Edna Valley - which is nothing short of beautiful. And we’ve been impatiently waiting the opening of a star piece of the puzzle: @therestaurantatedna by @chefjeremyfox ✨ Well folks, it’s finally here! And it does not disappoint. The restaurant officially opens November 5 🧑🏽‍🍳💋

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STAVIARY is the culmination of Chef Rachel Ponce (@pair_with_chef_rachel) and Brewmaster Eric Ponce’s (@cellarfermentation) shared dream: an intimate dining experience where every plate and pour invites guests to explore the balance between flavor and fermentation, simplicity and sophistication.

Open Wednesday - Saturday
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    🥡 REWRITING THE RULES - Community-focused culinary 🥡 REWRITING THE RULES - Community-focused culinary project Sichuan Kitchen SLO (@sichuankitchenslo) serves authentic Sichuan cuisine in the traditions of Chinese food and culture, made with Central Coast ingredients. 

At the heart of the business is its pay-what-you-can Monday Night Takeout, a buffet designed to make Chinese food more accessible while supporting a more resilient and equitable local food network. Guests can bring their own containers or use provided boxes, dine in or take out, and pay on a sliding scale with suggested donation amounts. 

Inspired by the transformative power of fresh, nutritious food, the menu highlights seasonal handmade dishes including fan favorite Dan Dan noodles, chili oil wontons, mapo tofu and mala tang. They also offer educational dinners, catering and pop-up events.

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Featured in the Amuse Bouche section of the Fall 26 issue. 
Words by Renee Ror
    The Creamery Marketplace (@creamerymarketplace), S The Creamery Marketplace (@creamerymarketplace), San Luis Obispo’s open-air market, has welcomed a new tenant: idola wine co. (@idolawineco) is the vision of husband-and-wife Founders Ryker and Pooja Wall, who launched the minimal-intervention wine brand as a way to be cultivate being present in everyday life. 

Their winemaking approach focusing on natural process, eschewing additives to create wines that are focused, honest and delicious. The recently opened tasting room offers a relaxed gathering space where guests can slow down over a glass of wine while connecting with the creative community that thrives on the vibe of the market.

Featured in the “Amuse Bouche” section of the Fall 2026 issue.

Words by Renee Ror
    🇵🇹 In Portuguese cuisine, rustic doesn’t mean basi 🇵🇹 In Portuguese cuisine, rustic doesn’t mean basic. Traditional meat stews, bacalhau (salt cod) and smoked sausages made from leftover cuts are elemental, yes, but also fragrant and nuanced. Portugal is bordered by Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, both of which heavily influence its food. And thousands of miles away, that influence can be found here on the Central Coast.

Thanks to generations of countryside farmers and coastal fishermen, Portuguese home cooking has been a riff on whatever local farmers or fishers brought in each day. Inland communities relied on stews, preserved meats, beans and bread. Along the coast, there was an abundance of seafood, making cod, sardines, shellfish and octopus staples of meals. Garlic and fresh herbs are most often used to brighten dishes, though a typical Portuguese pantry includes dry goods of colorau (paprika), bay leaves, piri-piri (chili) and cinnamon.

➡️ Swipe through and learn about 3 Central Coast Entrepreneurs and how their Portuguese heritage influences their businesses. 

📖 “Portugal’s Flavor Influence” is featured in the 2026 Fall Issue. You can also read the full article on edibleslo.com

📝 Story by Jonathan LaFerrara
🎨 Illustration by Maggie Johnson

Recipe by Lauren Aloise (@lauren.aloise). You can find more recipes online at spanishsabores.com

Recipe by Lauren Aloise (@lauren.aloise). You can find more recipes online at spanishsabores.com

Recipe by Lauren Aloise (@lauren.aloise). You can find more recipes online at spanishsabores.com

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    🍸 Yall check out @theandersonpaso, yet? The castle 🍸 Yall check out @theandersonpaso, yet? The castle on 46, in the heart of Paso Robles wine country, is back in action as a hospitality destination. It’s led by Executive Chef Logan Ring and was featured in our Amuse Bouche section of the Fall 2026 Issue.

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