Writer Jonathan LaFerrara explores the diners of San Luis Obispo County and the classic foods that make these spaces so enduring with photography by Richard Fusillo.
As told in this story by Linda Reed, Chef Charlie Palmer is bringing his years of experience and more than 20 Michelin stars to three new dining concepts in Paso Robles.
A Pismo Beach staple, Pismo Fish & Chips was opened by a young Dutch couple in the 1950s. This article by Erica Thatcher details how the restaurant’s next owners maintained its popularity through timeless original recipes.
Is there anything more comforting than gathering around a pot of melted cheese? People have been asking themselves since long before the swanky cocktail parties of the Roaring ’20s or the wedding receptions of modern times.
Owner of Bramble Pie Co. and JonnyBoy’s Bagelry Emilie Goldstein shares her Hannukah memories along with traditional dishes that remind her of family and connect her with the San Luis Obispo community.
The introduction of sushi to America made waves and as Jonathan LaFerrara explains in this article, that trend evolved into a culinary staple with Goshi in San Luis Obispo County.
A small house-like restaurant on Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo was once the current owner’s childhood favorite. As Aja Goare explains, Nate Long’s restaurant continues to help people make memories.
The childhood favorites of Angela Rivera and Antonio Perez are on display at Angela’s Pastries in Paso Robles. Writer Katie Herzog gives offers a taste of their Mexican-French offerings.
In this article about pomegranates, writer Jonathan LaFerrera shares scenes from Granada Farms and explains how the Santa Margarita farm began selling the fruit south of Paso Robles.
As the summer heat fades and cardigans reemerge as dinner attire, mealtime shifts with the season; roasted, spiced and glazed become the season’s go-to cooking techniques. Paired with a glass of mulled wine or mug of warm apple cider, these recipes are enchantingly rich and full of seasonal flair.
In this first-person account, a former food critic who now lives in San Luis Obispo and teaches cooking classes discusses her career highs and lows in New York.
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 third place for patrons.
A classic roadside restaurant in rural Creston, The Loading Chute is a hometown favorite in this far flung corner of San Luis Obispo County. Writer Dakota Kim shares the food and family behind it.
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 coffee.
