Food, wine, and cinema are on the menu for this year’s SLO Film Festival. Check out these three films that are sure to be the perfect pairing for a dinner and a movie night out.

THE MICHOACAN FILE

Narrated by Danny Trejo, THE MICHOACAN FILE explores the origin, history and impact of Mexican food in modern society. As the crosspoint between European and Asian trade routes throughout its history, Mexico has gained a vast and strong food culture, featuring infinite recipes, varieties and flavors. Diving into the past and present and examining culinary experts, anthropologists and traditional cooks, this timely, provocative and culturally significant documentary challenges and ultimately deconstructs what we understand about Mexican cuisine.

THE MICHOACAN FILE | SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (slofilmfest.org)

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SAT 4/27 AT 1:30PM FREMONT
SUN 4/28 AT 6:30PM DOWNTOWN
ENCORE SUN 5/5 AT 1:00PM PASO

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GHOST KITCHEN

Filmed at the local and beloved Nate’s on Marsh, the biting satirical drama GHOST KITCHEN follows one chef’s plan to take her gourmet restaurant into the world of modern delivery apps. After learning about the delivery-only virtual franchises known as Ghost Kitchens, cutthroat head chef Yvette puts everything on the line to build the most successful online restaurant in Los Angeles—even if she has to push herself to the breaking point to do it.

GHOST KITCHEN | SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (slofilmfest.org)

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TASTING NOTES

Paso Robles is critically acclaimed for its food and wine scene. Surrounded by this atmosphere since youth, Chef Kean McCabe sets out to create a 7-course wine pairing menu that honors his upbringing. Traveling to local farmers and fishermen to gather supplies, TASTING NOTES paints a broad culinary reflection of the region.

TASTING NOTES | SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (slofilmfest.org)

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