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Edible SLO The Real Food Collaborative
June 1, 2023
Community, Food, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

A Collective Effort

What started in 2016 as a group of passionate and dedicated friends at Cal Poly with a small but mighty mission to advance sustainable farming practices has been carried on over th...

June 1, 2023
Community, Drink, Featured, Food, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Regenerative Agriculture: Big Words, Simple Concepts

Mention of the term “regenerative agriculture” is often met with a blank stare. But the idea behind these unwieldy buzz words is very straightforward: it’s a method of farmin...

June 1, 2023
Featured, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Edible San Luis Obispo – Editor’s Letter Summer 2023

The age old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child,” is no truer than in the hospitality industry, where partnerships between restaurants, wineries, farmers and ranchers ...

Edible SLO Summer 23
June 1, 2023
Past Issues, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Summer 2023 – Issue 40

June 1, 2023
Eat, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

A Social Solution: Bear City Social

Seeking social connection, chef trades kitchen environment for roving food truck.

June 1, 2023
Eat, Featured, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Star Power: Abbreviated History of the Michelin Guide

It sounds implausible, but the origin of the coveted Michelin Star was born of the Michelin Tire brand.

June 1, 2023
Community, Featured, Food, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Full Circle: The Power of SLO Co. Food Co-Ops

How the SLO and Paso Food Co-ops close the loop between producer and consumer.

Perfect Pairings
June 1, 2023
Eat, Featured, Food, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

In Season: Perfect Pairings

Done well, a pairing of food and drink can take the taste buds on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of sensations. Properly contrasting flavors elevate the taste of both the food and ...

June 1, 2023
Community, Featured, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

It Takes Two to Tango: Dinner & Dance

Dance company partners with SLO Public Market businesses to present unforgettable date nights.

May 31, 2023
Featured, Food, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Cookbooks for the Native Kitchen

Indigenous cooking sustained the first North Americans as they built the foundation of the food system that nourishes us today.

La Bodega Tapas
May 31, 2023
Eat, Featured, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Homegrown, Local Taste: La Bodega Tapas

La Bodega Tapas designs seasonal menu around produce, meat and spirits sourced locally.

Dresser Winery
May 15, 2023
Drink, Featured, Summer 2023 - Issue 40

Starting from Scratch: Dresser Winery

A couple’s dream to own a winery in Paso Robles creates meaningful memories along the way.

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What a beautiful evening of merrymaking to celebrate the release of our Summer issue. We’re grateful to all who helped bring the magazine to fruition: our editors, writers, photographers, illustrators, designers, story subjects, advertisers, partners, EVERYONE who graciously shared their resources, talent and stories with us. The only thing that could top that was enjoying a pretty rad party together.  
 
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Team members at China Gourmet as well as on photographs of some of their popular dishes. 

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🎊 In celebration of Edible Magazine’s summer issue release, join us for a party at the first castle on the right, The Anderson Paso (@theandersonpaso)

🥂Let’s toast to all who helped get this magazine on stands and in our hands, from editorial contributors to our advertisers; from subjects in the features to our digital team; and of course Edible Magazine readers, who give us a reason to keep doing what we do.

Enjoy bites and drinks from The Anderson’s culinary team, with ingredients sourced from farms and purveyors right here on the Central Coast, and opportunities to connect with the bright minds featured in this issue.

Step into our “Unexpected” issue, where moments of surprise reveal themselves in subtle turns; and join us in a spirit of camaraderie and commemoration.

The fête will be held at:
The Anderson Paso
3090 Anderson Rd
Paso Robles

Wednesday, June 24 | 5 – 7pm

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