The Dog Days of Palm Springs Summer
Visiting Palm Springs in the summer is hot – that’s putting it mildly. But with rising temperatures come lower prices and volume of tourists which, for some, is enticing enough...
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....
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.
Credits Roll on Sundance Film Festival in Park City
Though the event will undoubtedly take on a new form and persona in its move to Colorado, the creative soul of the festival lives on through the performers and fans who continue su...
Food for Thought: Celebrating Our Golden Jubilee
This issue is our 50th — which coincides with my fifth year as Managing Editor — and we have a lot to celebrate.
Nate’s on Marsh is a Childhood Dream Realized in SLO
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 hel...
Annual Witches Paddle Out Brings Magic to Morro Bay
The annual witches paddle out in Morro Bay has evolved over the years to include thousands of dressed up participants and, as writer Aja Goare explains in this article, it’s boos...
Food for Thought: Letter from the Editor – Fall 2025
Whether your fall routine involves dressing the kids (or yourself) in a daring Halloween costume, traversing a corn maze or simply using the oven more often for meals, this issue o...
GOOD THINGS: A Conversation with Samin Nosrat
Spend an uplifting afternoon with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in San Luis Obispo.
Coffee, Cocktails and Food at SLO’s Twenty South
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 th...
Water Management Creates Quality Wines at Jada Vineyard
In this article, writer Aja Goare shares how Jada Vineyard’s focus on sustainability and water management has supported healthy soils that lead to outstanding wines.
Food for Thought: Water’s Worth
The hot summer months find many of us poolside with chilled drinks, sunhats and (hopefully) and issue of Edible San Luis Obispo in hand.
Cal Poly Creamery’s Cheesemaking: Science and an Art
This article by Aja Goare highlights the cheesemaking process at Cal Poly Creamery, San Luis Obispo, which recently participated in the California Artisan Cheese Festival.
Tasting Spot: Sparkling Water Adds Pizazz to Hydration
Various brands and flavors of sparkling water are replete on the shelves of grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores. Not long ago, the water was sold in apothecaries, believed ...
Just Like Heaven Offers Sound of Nostalgia in Pasadena
On a stretch of green adjacent to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, thousands of fans gathered on one of the hottest days of the year to date for a day of music at Just Like Heaven.
Say Cheese! Santa Rosa Cheese Fest features Cal Poly Creamery
Now in its 19th year, the annual festival is to turophiles – that’s the official term for ‘cheese lover’ – what Coachella is to a glitter adorned indie rock fan. The mult...
Cal Poly Creamery Featured at California Artisan Cheese Festival
At the creamery on Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo, Jenna Bates and her fellow classmates create cheese that’s distributed to California grocery stores and restaurants.
Crumb Chronicles: Bagels Create Connection for SLO Jewish Community and Beyond
Anyone who has engaged in debate about bagels has found themselves on one of two sides: New York bagels are either superior or they’re not. The reason, Big Apple believers argue,...
Tasting Spot: Move to the Beet
Semi-sweet orbs with gem-like tones of purple, red and yellow, the beet is a versatile root vegetable that can gin up any salad, Buddha bowl or fresh juice. Spring is the perfect t...
Safari West Takes Visitors Into the Wild Without Leaving California
Here at Safari West in Sonoma County, just a few miles from renowned wineries and prominent restaurants, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos and birds make for a wild stay.
