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Valentine's Day for Foodies - Photo of San Luis Obispo
February 4, 2025
All Stories, Community, Experiences

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Foodies

Cupid’s arrows will soon be flying through the air. As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples seek out presents for their special someone. And friends, too (Galentine’s Day...

Rodney Cegelski and Hamish Marshall of Rod and Hammer's SLO Stills.
January 19, 2025
Community, Featured

Rod & Hammer’s Unites Community for Wildfire Relief

Rod & Hammer’s California Whiskey announced two initiatives in support of wildfire relief efforts: Songs of Solace – A Benefit Concert for LA Wildfire Relief and the launch of ...

Photo of pasta plates receiving garnish
January 14, 2025
All Stories, Community, Experiences, Featured, Food

Secret Season Supper: A Celebration of Community and Culinary in Morro Bay and Paso Robles

While the Central Coast sees a surge of visitors each summer, there’s a “secret season” that offers an even more exclusive experience.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town, four photos of events
December 5, 2024
Community, Featured, Winter 2024 - Issue 46

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Can't-miss holiday stops around San Luis Obispo County.

Aja Goare - Portrait Winter 2024 Food for Thought
November 17, 2024
All Stories, Community, Featured, Winter 2024 - Issue 46

Food for Thought: Winter 2024

If you’re reading this right now, you are experiencing a first alongside us. This is Edible San Luis Obispo’s first ever digital issue! As we get older, we don’t experience q...

Photo of woman walking through nature
November 17, 2024
Community, Featured, Winter 2024 - Issue 46

Perspective: Rooted in Resilience

In this Perspective piece, Maria De Lourdes Orozco Ramirez, 26, retraces her childhood in Mexico and explores her journey to working directly with underserved and socially disadvan...

A premade old fashioned sits next to a key on the table
November 16, 2024
Community, Experiences, Featured, Winter 2024 - Issue 46

The Warmth of Le Petit Soleil

French styled bed and breakfast offers European flavor and flair.

Cabinets of Curiosity
November 16, 2024
Community, Winter 2024 - Issue 46

Cabinets of Curiosity

Seed libraries across SLO County invite garden exploration and fun.

Aja, Jasmine and James with their German relatives.
November 16, 2024
Community, Featured

Family Ties: Finding Comfort Abroad

In this first-person piece written by Edible San Luis Obispo Managing Editor Aja Goare, she shares how her visit to Germany and the food she ate there helped preserve the memory of...

November 16, 2024
Community, Eat, Food, Winter 2024 - Issue 46

Fill the Fridge

The holidays are a joyous – albeit stressful – time of year. Prepping the fridge with intention saves hours of stress, extra shopping trips and unnecessary food waste. And fill...

Comfort in Music
November 16, 2024
Community, Featured, Winter 2024 - Issue 46

Comfort in Music

Achieving the right mood for a solo night of drinking hot cocoa, baking cookies with family or imbibing with friends starts with music. And just like food, there are seasons for mu...

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...

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.

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 Pati Coelho, CRIÚ Event & Winery Staffing.
August 31, 2024
Community, Fall 2024 - Issue 45, Featured

San Luis Obispo area event staffing service CRIÚ creates memorable gatherings

This article by Edible writer Kasey Main gets a behind the scenes look at CRIÚ Event & Winery Staffing, which makes magical moments for diners at San Luis Obispo County area event...

Photo of attendees at brew fest
June 7, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured

That’s a Wrap on the 2024 Firestone Walker Brewing Invitational Beer Fest

Here is how it all went down; supplemental parties included.

Photo of people at a table from a top down view
June 3, 2024
Community, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Storybook weddings come to life thanks to consonance of San Luis Obispo County food, drink and design vendors

For this styled photo essay, a team of food, drink and design vendors come together to produce a beautiful wedding scene at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard in San Luis Obispo County.

Food for Thought - Summer 2024
June 1, 2024
Community, Featured, Summer 2024 - Issue 44

Summer Food for Thought: Letter from the Editor

Anyone who has ever worked back of house at a restaurant during a dinner rush knows how hectic the shift can be — an open flame on the grill, plates whipping down the line, “CO...

Kids petting goats
May 15, 2024
Community

4th Annual San Luis Obispo County Open Farm Days Shines Light on Family Farms, Local Agriculture

This year also marks FARMstead ED’s 10th year of connecting folks to our locally grown and made. Kicking-off the 3-day weekend, is a Friday Night Farmer’s Marketplace at Paso R...

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    September 15, 2026

    Portugal’s Influence on SLO County

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    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.
    🚨 ENTER TO WIN a VIP TICKET to the SLO Pickle Fest 🚨 ENTER TO WIN a VIP TICKET to the SLO Pickle Festival!

➡️ Be sure to go to the original post on @mealsthatconnect to enter.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! The SLO Pickle Festival is back on October 10th at the Madonna Inn Expo
Center, benefiting Meals That Connect — SLO County’s senior nutrition program. Pickle-inspired bites,
live music, and a great cause. To purchase tickets visit slopicklefestival.org. 

Visit @mealsthatconnect and enter to win on the original post! Good luck!
    🌞 About last night… despite being one of the hotte 🌞 About last night… despite being one of the hottest days of the year, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our Fall 2026 Issue! It’s always great to get together with our Edible community. 

Special thanks to @lunaredrestaurant for opening your patio and taking care of all of our guests. Thank you @marinsvineyard for sharing your beautiful wine and to @sugarandspoon for sending home our guests with a sweet caramel treat. Shoutout to @openairflowers for the wonderful flowers to round out the fall vibes.
    🎉 Celebrate the rich cultures that make our commun 🎉 Celebrate the rich cultures that make our community so vibrant through the universal language of food! This lively event, hosted by Sichuan Kitchen and the City of San Luis Obispo, features cultural clubs from Cal Poly sharing traditional dishes, information, and customs that reflect their unique heritage. Come explore new flavors, connect with neighbors, and experience how food brings people together across cultures, fostering understanding, belonging, and community – one bite at a time.

This event encourages pre-registration and spots are limited. The event will be divided into two 2-hour time blocks (12pm to 2pm & 2pm to 4pm). You will choose your desired time block upon registration. Please arrive no later 30 minutes before the end of your chosen time block.

➡️ Entry into the event will be free and dishes can be purchased at the event. All proceeds go to the cultural clubs and Sichuan Kitchen.

Read the full perspective piece by Chef Garrett Morris on EdibleSLO.com

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