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Tyler Florence Paso Wine Fest
April 10, 2024
Community, Featured

Tyler Florence to Kick Off Masters of Fire Tour at Paso Wine Fest

Renowned Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence is set to ignite the culinary scene at the 2024 Paso Wine Fest with the debut of his Masters of Fire Experience series. The event will take...

Views of the Dubost vineyard in the Adelaida district.
March 8, 2024
Community, Drink, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

The History of Dubost Winery’s Land in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District

This article examines the history of Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, which was once mined for mercury instead of being farmed for grapes. Writer Kasey Main hears from winery Owne...

Rodney Cegelski and Hamish Marshall of Rod and Hammer's SLO Stills.
March 8, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

Paso Robles Distillery Trail Celebrates 10 Years and 13 Stops

This article shares the history of the Paso Robles Distillery Trail and how it’s developed over the years to support the growth of the county’s spirits industry. Writer Jonatha...

New owners, Rusty and Alex Quirk, who took over Linnaea’s in early 2023.
March 5, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured, Spring 2024 - Issue 43

Linnaea’s Café in San Luis Obispo Changes Ownership

This article shares the history and evolution of San Luis Obispo’s first café, Linnaea’s Café, which has recently undergone an ownership change. Writer Natalya Suttmiller exp...

February 23, 2024
Community, Events and Partnerships, Featured

Summer House 2024

The Edible Magazine San Luis Obispo Summer House celebrated all things culinary and brought the magazine to life at the beautiful La Lomita Ranch. The curated, multi-day gathering ...

Red wine pouring into wine glass, close-up
January 28, 2024
Community, Drink, Featured

Finding My Own Sense of Place Through Wine

The living liquid in the bottle is a portkey to a farm and a community far away, an opportunity to share for a little while in the life of a people unknown. This feature proved esp...

January 21, 2024
Community

Join us for the Edible San Luis Obispo Spring Release Party

The release of the spring edition of the Edible San Luis Obispo is coming in March and we’re inviting you to celebrate on March 12th. Join us as we toast the people, business...

Barley and Boar
January 19, 2024
Community, Events and Partnerships, Featured

Edible Spring Issue Release Party

Buy Event Tickets Buy Event Tickets Edible Magazine San Luis Obispo invites you to the Spring Issue Release Party! Tuesday, March 12 5 – 6:45pm Barley & Boar 5925 Entrad...

Edible Holiday Gift Guide
December 12, 2023
Community, Winter 2023 - Issue 42

Edible SLO’s Holiday Gift Guide 2023

There are thousands of food and beverage companies around San Luis Obispo County worthy of picking up a holiday gift for a loved one. Below you’ll find just a few of our favorite...

SLO's Finest
December 7, 2023
Community, Winter 2023 - Issue 42

SLO’s Finest Commissary and Kitchen fosters growth of small business in San Luis Obispo

Dozens of small food and wine businesses in San Luis Obispo have access to kitchen space thanks to SLO’s Finest Commissary and Kitchen. This Edible article shares firsthand accou...

Photo of waiter handing check to people at a restaurant.
December 5, 2023
Community, Featured, Winter 2023 - Issue 42

Food for Thought: Winter 2023

There’s been renewed discussion, lately, about tipping. What’s appropriate? Who deserves it? What purchases require a tip?

Wild Child Creamery Robin Osborn
December 1, 2023
Community, Winter 2023 - Issue 42

Perspective: It’s Okay to Quit

In early April, Robin Osgood, then co-owner of Wild Child Creamery, opened up to the world in a sentimental post on Instagram to share that her once thriving business was closing. ...

Hector Chavez of Ikeda Farms stands in the field.
November 28, 2023
Community, Winter 2023 - Issue 42

The Hands that Feed Us: Ikeda Brothers

Farmworkers are overwhelmingly immigrants with Latino backgrounds and this Edible story shares the firsthand account of one San Luis Obispo County farmworker.

November 3, 2023
Community, Eat, Events and Partnerships, Featured

Edible SLO ‘Immigrant Dinner Series’ Shares Culture, Treats Tastebuds

Food gives us a remarkable opportunity to connect and learn about different cultures. These shared meals are the inspiration behind Edible San Luis Obispo’s Immigrant Dinner Seri...

Garagiste Festival 1
October 14, 2023
Community, Eat, Featured

How Did the Garagiste Festival Turn Ultra-Premium Micro-Wineries into the Best Bargain in the Wine World?

Twelve years ago, when music industry veteran Doug Minnick and actor Stewart McLennan met, they were each making wine from Paso Robles grapes, following their passion for crafting ...

October 2, 2023
Community, Events and Partnerships, Featured

Tinned Fish & Rosé Highlights ‘Single Ingredient Dinner’ Series

When we first started telling people we wanted to have a ‘tinned fish’ dinner, the reactions were either very skeptical, or very enthusiastic ‘I LOVE TINNED FISH!’ replies ...

Dream Big Darling
August 31, 2023
Community, Fall 2023 - Issue 41, Featured

Dream Big Darling

Nonprofit inspires women in the beverage industry to find their voices, become leaders.

J. Lohr Sweepstakes
August 29, 2023
Community, Featured

Win an expenses paid trip to wine country

J. Lohr invites people to enter to win an unforgettable trip for two, complete with airfare, hotel accommodations, and a $500 gift card in spending money.

August 20, 2023
Community, Featured

Community Raises $117,500 for Central Coast Family Who Lost 2 Restaurants In Maui Fires

The owners of Cool Cat Cafe, with locations in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, lost two restaurants in Maui fires that ripped through Lahaina on Aug. 8. and have since seen an outpou...

Rêves de Moutons
July 7, 2023
Community, Featured

Open Farm Days Adds Shepard to Chef Event

Open Farm Days is a self-guided journey of over 20 farms and ranches throughout San Luis Obispo County, many of which are not generally open to the public.

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    Edible SLO - Issue 52
    May 31, 2026

    As Expected: Edible San Luis Obispo’s ‘Unexpected’ Summer Issue Out Now

    matriarch Ingrid, here with guests who feel like family. The easy conversation and warm smiles keep people coming back.
    April 9, 2026

    La Casita: Grover Beach Mexican Restaurant’s Full-Flavor Food & Drinks

    You are invited Edible San Luis Obispo First Castle Spring Release Party.
    March 29, 2026

    You Are Invited: Edible Magazine’s Summer Issue Release Party

    🇵🇹 Portugal style wines are on the menu at Monarch 🇵🇹 Portugal style wines are on the menu at Monarch Grove Winery (@monarchgrovewinery) in Grover Beach (@visitgroverbeach where the owners recently opened a new tasting room. 🦋🍷

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“On the Move” is featured in the 2026 Summer Issue of 
@edibleslo

Story By Emily Basanese
Photography by Sarah Kathleen

Monarch Grove Winery’s tasting room has been a fixture of the Grover Beach Amtrak station, greeting riders as they disembarked from the train. Like the butterfly, the tasting room recently migrated away, just around the corner to a larger space. Owners Ercilia Martins and Julie Garcia are excited for this new stage of their business.

After that initial trip, Julie was hooked. She began taking winemaking classes and scouting locations for the right space to open a tasting room at home in Grover Beach. They wanted to apply that same Old World approach characteristic of Portuguese winemaking to their wine. That’s when they landed on Monarch Grove Winery.

Ercilia and Julie purchased Monarch Grove Winery on the first day of 2024, but their passion for wine started long before their acquisition. Ercilia is originally from Portugal and grew up in the countryside, where her family made their own table wine. She brought Julie home for visits in 2019 and 2022. That’s when Julie first began learning about winemaking from Ercilia’s father, Joe Martins. 

“I fell in love with the culture and wine, and how food went with wine,” Julie says. “It’s an art.”

Transformation has been a running theme in both Julie and Ercilia’s lives, so a winery branded with the Monarch butterfly, a creature that undergoes dramatic physical change itself, was a serendipitous fit. 

“The Monarch is a symbol of transformation and this whole experience has been a big transformation in our lives,” says Julie.

Grover Beach was also spot-on. When Ercilia first visited the small beach town, she instantly felt at home; it reminded her so much of Portugal. Grover Beach may not have the renown of San Luis Obispo or Pismo Beach, but that was part of the appeal. 

“There definitely has always been a pull to this community,” says Ercilia. In 2018, the two purchased their first home in Grover Beach and
    Some frames from Edible SLO Summer 2026 release pa Some frames from Edible SLO Summer 2026 release party. Thank you again to everyone at @theandersonpaso for your hospitality!

🎥: @stephenheraldo
    We laughed, we toasted, we celebrated - and we’re We laughed, we toasted, we celebrated - and we’re still smiling about it! 
 
What a beautiful evening of merrymaking to celebrate the release of our Summer issue. We’re grateful to all who helped bring the magazine to fruition: our editors, writers, photographers, illustrators, designers, story subjects, advertisers, partners, EVERYONE who graciously shared their resources, talent and stories with us. The only thing that could top that was enjoying a pretty rad party together.  
 
Huge thanks to @theandersonpaso for hosting the party in such a beautiful space, and for the delicious food, drinks and hospitality that made it so memorable. Now let’s show up for them - their restaurant is OPEN! ✨👏
 
Thank you, Edible community, for making these events some of the highlights of our lives. We’re grateful to celebrate alongside you. Consider our cups (and hearts) full ❤️
 
📸: by @simpledaysocial
    “Have It Your Way” introduces you to @chinagourmet “Have It Your Way” introduces you to @chinagourmetpr  owned by Jack Ming Chen. At China Gourmet, the menu is just a suggestion. 

Words by @ajabgoare 
Photography by @fusillofoto 

“I don’t see my favorite on the menu but I want it.” @chinagourmetpr owner Jack Ming Chen is happy to oblige. 

Team members at China Gourmet as well as on photographs of some of their popular dishes. 

Team members at China Gourmet as well as on photographs of some of their popular dishes. 

At China Gourmet, it’s all about having the dining experience that’s all about what you want.

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This article was featured in our Summer 2026 issue. 

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    🤔 “Perspective: Executive Taste” - In this Perspec 🤔 “Perspective: Executive Taste” - In this Perspective piece, Loretta McFarland shares how learning to cook in her home kitchen as a child led to a career with unexpected opportunities to serve some iconic people, including a music legend and an American president. 

Words by Loretta McFarland
Illustration by Jenna Hartzell

➡️ This piece is featured in the Summer 2026 issue of Edible San Luis Obispo.
    “I’ve always been an activist at heart. I wanted t “I’ve always been an activist at heart. I wanted to change the world, and I thought that I could do that for law enforcement through helping kids. Now I’m learning how to be an activist.”

Before opening a pizza restaurant, the owner of (@bennyspizzaslo) in San Luis Obispo was focused on other aspirations. But as writer Christian Camacho explains, Ben Arona is making a difference with each slice.

Read full article on edibleslo.com

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