Does the sunrise mark the start of your day, or the end? Mornings, however early or late they begin, can bring us joy before we embrace each day. And there are countless people who help make that magic happen: Staff in fields, coffee shops, diners, restaurants and more work through dawn while we finish our REM sleep cycle, ensuring we have that delicious bite or drink that is critical to our morning routine.

This spring issue shares the stories of the early birds and the traditions that work can bring. So sit down and make this issue part of your own morning routine. As always, we appreciate your support — both reading through and connecting with the people and businesses in this issue. 

We encourage you to subscribe to receive each issue direct to your door and support our incredibly talented writers, photographers and illustrators. And be sure to visit one of the many local establishments that carry Edible San Luis Obispo magazines. Find a copy here.

As a subscriber, you’ll get access to the articles first in beautifully printed copies. We will post those articles found in the magazine throughout the month of March, so check back in soon. 

Don’t forget to join our mailing list, which is free and full of fresh content, and you will be first notified about upcoming events and gatherings as march fully into spring.

In case you missed our fall issue, you can read it in full on our website.