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Cépage at Paris Valley Road
November 16, 2022
Community, Featured

Celebrate the Season at the Paris Valley Road Holiday Winemaker Dinner

Celebrate the holiday season with an exquisite wine-paired dinner with Winemaker Doug Hidinger. Indulge in seven decedent courses, each perfectly paired with Paris Valley Road wine...

Edible SLO Winter Issue Release Party
November 8, 2022
Community, Featured

Join Edible SLO for the Winter Issue Release Party

Join us at Epoch Estate Wines to celebrate. Meet the team behind Edible Magazine, and toast with colleagues and the businesses that graced the pages of this issue.

SLO County represented at Big Sur Food & Wine Festival
November 3, 2022
Community, Featured

SLO County represented at Big Sur Food & Wine Festival

One of California’s most breathtaking natural venues will soon play host to the most mouthwatering cuisine. The annual Big Sur Food and Wine Festival begins Thursday and a dish f...

October 19, 2022
Community, Events and Partnerships, Featured

‘Use My Kitchen, Tell Your Story’ Series Inspires

A partnership between San Luis Obispo County restaurants, wineries and individuals with guest chefs from around the world brought to the area a series of dinners that offered a win...

October 11, 2022
Community, Featured, Recipes, Spring 2021 - Issue 31

Chinatown For A New Generation

The deep history of 4.4 acres and SLO’s Chinese community.

Taste of Local
September 8, 2022
Community, Food

Come Hungry to this California Food Festival

Just a few miles south of SLO County, Ventura’s Taste of Local offers delicious bites and sips.

Diwali Dishes 1
September 1, 2022
Community, Eat, Fall 2022 – Issue 37, Featured

A Feast for the Festival of Light

A five-day festival that honors the victory of light over darkness, Diwali is one of the most popular holidays in Indian culture.

Perspective Chef Libry
September 1, 2022
Community, Fall 2022 – Issue 37, Food

Global Perspective

In this Perspective piece, Chef Libry Darusman reflects on his upbringing in Indonesia and Germany, his introduction to cooking and his experience of preparing food for Hollywood e...

Cal Poly x Edible
August 31, 2022
Community

Cal Poly Arts x Edible SLO

Edible Magazine is a proud show sponsor of Cal Poly Arts, to help keep the arts alive in San Luis Obispo County!

Fall Issue Release Party Invitation_website
August 29, 2022
Community

Join Edible SLO for the Fall Issue Release Party

Join us for a beautiful evening of deliciously paired food & wines from Avenales Ranch and Wrenn Foods. Meet the writers, photographers and team behind one of our community's best ...

August 19, 2022
Community

Must! Charities Raises $2.5 million at Wine Industry Party with a Purpose

Wine industry and business leaders from across the country once again came together at Must! Charities’ PURPOSE event with a shared passion to give back—and the results were as...

SLO County Distillery Trail Weekend
July 21, 2022
Community

Distillers of SLO County Ready for Distillery Trail Weekend in August

While the Central Coast is known for its breathtaking selection of wine, the distillery community is making their mark and you will have a chance to taste the showcase.

FARMstead ED_Edible SLO Shoot
July 7, 2022
Community

Enjoy the Bounty of the County with the SLO County Farm Trail

Grab your tickets now for “Savoring Summer in the Greenhouse,” a table-to-farm dinner at Clearwater Color Nursery in Los Osos on Saturday, July 16 from 6-9 p.m.

Pequín Coastal Cocina
July 5, 2022
Community

New Pequín, An Inspired Coastal Cocina, Now Open At Vespera Resort On Pismo Beach

Pequín, a coastal Baja-style dining venue, is now open at the beachfront Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and breezy al fresco seating.

Opolo wine bottle with wine in a glass
July 5, 2022
Community

Opolo Vineyards Earns Top Honors at International Wine Competition

Opolo Vineyards announced the winery’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon earned top honors in its class at the 7th Annual Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition held in Sonoma Coun...

Open Farm Days
July 4, 2022
Community

Second Annual Open Farm Days in July

You can savor summer at the 2nd Annual Open Farm Days on the SLO Co Farm Trail.

March 21, 2022
Community, Spring 2022 – Issue 35

The Art of Food

Canned Pineapple Co. spices up SLO County restaurant spaces with stunning murals.

December 28, 2021
Community, Winter 2021 – Issue 34

Tupperware Drag Queen

How a familiar kitchen appliance became fabulous thanks to a flamboyant California saleswoman.

December 5, 2021
Community, Eat, Winter 2021 – Issue 34

A Community Kitchen

Serving up opportunity: Atascadero homeless shelter’s commercial kitchen propels new cooking program.

December 3, 2021
Community, Winter 2021 – Issue 34

The Fair Trade Movement Heats Up

San Luis Obispo is changing the shopping status quo one product at a time.

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