Customized Caffeine: Celebrating Central Coast Coffee
San Luis Obispo County, coffee drinkers are fortunate to have a wealth of options to sip a tasty morning brew. This is an ode to some of our favorite ways to caffeinate.
Perspective: Joebella Coffee’s Young Owner Spills the Tea
In this Perspective piece, a young coffee shop owner describes the challenges of running a business, and the joys of creating connection with customers and the community through co...
Two SLO County Vineyards Surpass 100-Year Milestone
San Luis Obispo County’s oldest vineyards are featured in the article by Katy Budge, who shares the past and future of J Dusi Wines and Saucelito Canyon Vineyard.
A Grover Beach Favorite Steps Behind the Still: Pono Pacific Kitchen Debuts Craft Distillery & Full Bar Program
The beloved Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant has debuted an in-house craft distillery and a full bar program, stepping into the state’s long, sometimes rebellious, tradition of in...
Firestone Walker Adds Carbon Dioxide Recovery to Sustainability Commitment
Introducing the latest chapter of their “Brewing for Tomorrow” sustainability program, Firestone Walker Brewing Company recently took the wraps off of their new carbon dioxide ...
Firestone Walker and Cal Poly Deepen Their Gold Standard Collaboration
Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Cal Poly have announced they’re extending their collaboration around Cal Poly Gold, the crisp Helles lager style that has become the universi...
Coffee, Cocktails and Food at SLO’s Twenty South
This article by writer Aja Goare explores the food and drink offerings of Twenty South in San Luis Obispo, where Founder Andre Gorham prioritizes customer service and creating a th...
The Garagiste Festival Proves That the Micro-Winery Scene Is Still Going Strong
There are several standout wine events across the Central Coast to invest time and money in. So what makes the Garagiste Festival one of these to keep on the list?
Meet Me in Temecula: Summer Wine Tasting
As we enter the dog days of summer, many San Luis Obispo County residents may appreciate the short drive and European charm of Temecula. Here, we share a shortlist of scenic wineri...
Tablas Creek Vineyard Becomes First U.S. Winery to Bottle All 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grapes as Single-Varietal Wines
Tablas Creek Vineyard has announced the completion of a decades-long project: bottling all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties from the Château de Beaucastel colle...
Water Management Creates Quality Wines at Jada Vineyard
In this article, writer Aja Goare shares how Jada Vineyard’s focus on sustainability and water management has supported healthy soils that lead to outstanding wines.
Tasting Spot: Sparkling Water Adds Pizazz to Hydration
Various brands and flavors of sparkling water are replete on the shelves of grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores. Not long ago, the water was sold in apothecaries, believed ...
Last Sip: Lucky Jim
I discovered this spine-tingling vodkatini at London’s popular Taiwanese diner BAO.
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...
Drink Slingers: Mason Bar
When the sun goes down, the spirits come out. Check out the artistry from the Mason Bar in Arroyo Grande.
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.
Can you judge a wine bottle by its cover?
This Central Coast winery thinks so – they actually create their "summer session" series wine blend flavors based on the “flavors” of the bottle art.
Where wine grapes now grow in San Luis Obispo County, almond trees once thrived
In this article by Edible writer Linda Reed, the history of almonds as a major cash crop in San Luis Obispo County is explored at Bon Niche Cellars.
That’s a Wrap on the 2024 Firestone Walker Brewing Invitational Beer Fest
Here is how it all went down; supplemental parties included.
San Luis Obispo composer and winemaker Brook Munro creates album from sounds of harvest
This article explores how Brook Munro used his San Luis Obispo studio to produce an album that harmonizes the sounds of harvesting wine grapes in the Edna Valley. His album is call...
