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Founds Claiborne "Clay" and Fredericka Churchill Thompson specialize in producing dry, traditionally crisp dessert wines.
October 6, 2026
All Stories, Drink, Fall 2026 - Issue 53, Featured

Claiborne & Churchill Winery Celebrates 30 Years

For 30 years, Clairborne & Churchill Winery has been pouring out exceptional wines from their Edna Valley tasting room. Writer Katy Budge gives an inside look at the unique constru...

BASTIEN LEDUC
September 22, 2026
All Stories, Drink, Fall 2026 - Issue 53, Featured

Perspective: Seven Oxen Winemaker Owner Shares French Origins

This perspective piece shares a piece of Bastien Leduc’s early life in France, what motivated him to become a winemaker and his approach to viticulture.

Yes Cocktail Company - The Happy Hour Book
August 5, 2026
All Stories, Cookbooks, Drink, Featured, Recipe Books

Yes Cocktail Co. The Happy Hour Book

In the second installment of our Edible series of cookbooks, we’ve partnered with Yes Cocktail Co. For over a decade, Lauren and Brandon, Co-founders of YCC, have invited us to c...

Monarh Grove Winery Rose
June 19, 2026
All Stories, Drink, Featured, Summer 2026 - Issue 52

Monarch Grove Winery Opens New Grover Beach Tasting Room

Portugal style wines are on the menu at Monarch Grove Winery in Grover Beach, where as writer Emily Basanese explains, the owners recently opened a new tasting room.

Illustration by Dyna Beach
March 12, 2026
All Stories, Drink, Featured, Spring 2026 - Issue 51

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.

Photo of Bella Steffenauer
March 6, 2026
All Stories, Drink, Featured, Spring 2026 - Issue 51

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 MARK MILESTONE MOMENTS.
December 18, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured, Winter 2025 - Issue 50

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.

Pono Pacific Kitchen Craft Spirits
November 15, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured

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 New Carbon Capture
November 8, 2025
Drink

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 - Cal Poly Gold Limited Edition
September 29, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured

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...

The beverage menu includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
September 8, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Eat, Fall 2025 - Issue 49, Featured

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...

Garagiste Festival Co-Founders Stewart McLennan and Doug Minnick
August 29, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured

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?

July 18, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Experiences, Featured

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...

Wine bottle in the field
June 13, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured

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...

Woman handing wine drink
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

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 Bubble Trouble - Photo of person holding drink
June 3, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Summer 2025 - Issue 48

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 ...

Lucky Jim Cocktail - Last Sip
March 1, 2025
All Stories, Drink, Featured, Recipes, Spring 2025 - Issue 47

Last Sip: Lucky Jim

I discovered this spine-tingling vodkatini at London’s popular Taiwanese diner BAO.

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...

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.

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.

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    Founds Claiborne "Clay" and Fredericka Churchill Thompson specialize in producing dry, traditionally crisp dessert wines.
    October 6, 2026

    Claiborne & Churchill Winery Celebrates 30 Years

    Around the table (left to right) Ryan Widell, Marin Wolgamott, Erik Meyers, Joy Meyers, and Emily Swope come together to celebrate the simple joy of sharing a meal.
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    September 22, 2026

    Perspective: Seven Oxen Winemaker Owner Shares French Origins

    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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