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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...

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.
October 2, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Fall 2026 - Issue 53, Featured

Family-Style Dinners On The Central Coast

Family-style dinners invite diners to share an assortment of large plates of food for a proper tasting of multiple items on the menu. As writer Dakota Kim explains, San Luis Obispo...

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.

Illustration by Maggie Johnson
September 15, 2026
All Stories, Fall 2026 - Issue 53, Featured

Portugal’s Influence on SLO County

The rich cultural traditions of Portugal can be found on the Central Coast, where home and professional chefs are producing delicious food and drink as part of a broader community.

Maple-Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble & Sea Salt Caramel Drizzle
September 8, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Food, Recipes, Spring 2026 - Issue 51

Midwest Favorites To Share With The Family

Growing up in Chicago, hearty meals were the perfect layer of warmth needed for the transition from hot summer to chilly, windy fall. These dishes are heirlooms, so to speak, of my...

Ruth with two Katahdin sheep that naturally manage weeds around the property — though they’re often spoiled with a little extra grain.
September 7, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Fall 2026 - Issue 53, Featured

Garlic at Naccarato Farms in Paso Robles

Garlic planting will soon be underway at Naccarato Farms in Paso Robles, where farmer Zeb Zak takes pride in growing flavorful, high-quality alliums that will be harvested in the s...

At the Table of Belonging Event
September 5, 2026
All Stories, Community, Featured

Perspective: Food is the Shortest Bridge Between Two Cultures

Everyone eats. Every culture expresses itself through food. And when you sit down and share a meal with someone, especially something made from a tradition you might not be familia...

Edible San Luis Obispo - Heirloom Cover
September 3, 2026
All Stories, Fall 2026 - Issue 53, Featured

Edible San Luis Obispo: Heirloom Edition Now Available

The 52nd issue of the Edible San Luis Obispo is out now. Enjoy the fall season by picking up a copy at one of the many locations across San Luis Obispo County.

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...

Hitching Post II Dessert
July 23, 2026
All Stories, Experiences, Featured

Scandinavia on the Central Coast

Between eating pastries while wandering streets lined with Danish architecture and hand-feeding ostriches, a trip to Solvang is – to say the least – a deviation from “normal....

July 21, 2026
All Stories, Experiences, Featured, Perspective

What Tea Taught Me About Our Relationship with the Living World

My connection to tea began long before I knew what tea truly was. As a child, I was drawn to the simple ritual of a warm cup. I loved the way it comforted me when I was tired, soot...

Edible San Luis Obispo Invites you to the Fall Issue Release Party Wednesday, Sept. 9 5-7 PM Luna Red Patio
July 20, 2026
All Stories, Community, Events and Partnerships, Featured

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

Edible Magazine's Fall 'Heirloom' Issue is almost here! From the pages of the magazine to celebrating IRL, raise a glass with the team at Edible San Luis Obispo as we toast the rel...

No‑Churn Honey Lavender & Blueberry Ripple Ice Cream
June 24, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Recipes, Summer 2026 - Issue 52

Keep It Cool: Homemade Ice Cream Recipes for Your Summer

Chef Rachel shares these recipes that invite us to savor the tastes of summer even more with seasonal fresh fruit, honey and herbs. Plus, no machine required. Serve up some scoops ...

June 24, 2026
All Stories, Community, Featured, Summer 2026 - Issue 52

A Garden Without Borders at Our Global Family Farm in San Luis Obispo

Our Global Family Farm at City Farm SLO is a community hub for volunteers, students and organizers. Writer Sonia Fiorenza takes readers to the farm where permaculture is practiced....

A table of dishes from China Gourmet in Paso Robles.
June 21, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Spring 2026 - Issue 51

China Gourmet Goes Off-Menu in Paso Robles

At China Gourmet in Paso Robles, diners are invited to order off the menu. Writer Aja Goare introduces us to Owner Jack Ming and the idea behind his dining approach.

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 Jenna Hartzell
June 15, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Featured

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, i...

Ben Arrona’s Benny’s Pizza Palace and Social Club serves the only Detroit-style pizza in San Luis Obispo County.
June 10, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Summer 2026 - Issue 52

Benny’s Pizza Palace Serves Authenticity in San Luis Obispo

Before opening a pizza restaurant, the owner of Benny’s Pizza Palace in San Luis Obispo was focused on other aspirations. But as writer Christian Camacho explains, Ben Arona is m...

Edible SLO - Issue 52
May 31, 2026
All Stories, Featured, Summer 2026 - Issue 52

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

Sometimes life’s most meaningful moments come from the most unexpected places. In this issue of Edible San Luis Obispo, we celebrate those moments and the people, places, and sto...

matriarch Ingrid, here with guests who feel like family. The easy conversation and warm smiles keep people coming back.
April 9, 2026
All Stories, Eat, Featured, Spring 2026 - Issue 51

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

In this article, Owners of La Casita is Grover Beach share their take on traditional food and drink from south of the border.

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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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    Perspective: Seven Oxen Winemaker Owner Shares French Origins

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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.

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    🇵🇹 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

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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.
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🗓️ 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!
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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.
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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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