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The Central Coast Guide to All Things Food and Drink

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Brian, Krystal, and the Appiano family have you covered with delicious dining options from the Pismo Pier to San Luis Obispo

It’s all good

RIB LINE, Grover Beach SUNSETS AT PISMO, Pismo Pier RIB LINE, San Luis Obispo THE SWITCH, San Luis Obispo

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SAN LUIS OBISPO See Website for Hours

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OPEN DAILY

SUNDAY BRUNCH

creekside dining, takeout, & delivery

10am - 2pm

GLOBALLY- INSPIRED CUISINE

SPRING IS HERE!

CRAFT COCKTAILS

CREEKSIDE PATIO

Enjoy an unparalleled award-winning dining experience in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo

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paella de la luna

roast chicken thigh, house-made chorizo, english peas, salsa criolla, soft cooked eggs.

Award Winning Dining Next to SLO Mission de Tolosa

caribbean curry mussels

salt springs mussels, yellow coconut curry sauce, radish, cilantro, toasted garlic baguette.

craft tacos

choice of crispy rockfish, braised birria beef, berbere pork belly, house-made soyrizo, or grilled eggplant, onion & pepper.

lunaredslo.com | 805-540-5243 | 1023 Chorro Street San Luis

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pring sprang with a burst of rain to keep the Central Coast covered in its blanket of green for just an extra few weeks. While you enjoy the changing season's lingering bounty and look forward to longer evening light, our annual Spring/Summer Menus can help you figure out the best places to bask in the sun, feed your hunger, and quench your thirst. Find familiar faces at Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen [14]; eat an epic brunch at SeaVenture [16]; attend Old SLO BBQ’s community events [18]; enroll in Allan Hancock College’s culinary arts program [20]; drink Krobar’s festive cocktails [22]; go beyond barbecue at Sunsets at Pismo [26]; shop for organic groceries at the Avocado Shack [32]; and get your chocolate fix at Mistura [34].

Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen

SeaVenture Pismo Beach

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Old Orcutt

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Old San Luis BBQ Co.

Allan Hancock College

San Luis Obispo

Santa Maria

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Pismo Beach Pier

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Allan Hancock College........20, 55 Aly’s Grill from Brazil................11 Ancient Owl Beer Garden .........44 Autry Cellars ............................30 Avila Wine & Roasting Co.........30 Avocado Shack ...................32, 35 Babé Farms ..............................40 Bayside Cafe ............................48 Bello Forno ..............................46 Big Sky Cafe.............................24 Bijou Bakery.............................54 Black Sheep Bar & Grill.............48 BLAST 825..................................7 Blue Sky Bistro.........................50 Bon Temps Creole Café ............46 Buona Tavola............................43 CaliPaso Winery and Villa..... 28, 40 Cane Tiki Room ........................25 Casa Cassara Winery and Vineyard............................30 Chronic Cellars .........................28 Chumash Casino ......................41 Cliffs Hotel & Spa .....................14 Cups & Crumbs ........................15 The Park & Pine Group .............25 ERBA Markets...........................47 Filipponi Ranch ........................30 Foghorn Brewhouse...................9 Foxen Vineyard & Winery.........30 Giant Grinder ...........................39 Gus’s Grocery ...........................44 Harvestly.co .............................52 Historic Santa Maria Inn...........56 Hoyt Family Vineyards .............29 Hugo’s Family Restaurant ........42 Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ.......18 Joliene Bakery ........................50 Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen .................14, 45 King Falafel..............................52 Klondike Pizza..........................34 KROBAR Craft Distillery........2, 22 Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins .....................36 Lion’s Peak Vineyards...............32 Louisa’s Place ...........................24 Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard.......30 Luna Red....................................3 Madeline’s on Moonstone .......29 Madeline’s Cellars Wine Tasting Room ..................28 Madeline’s Restaurant .............42

MEA Wine ..........................28, 36 Mistura Restaurant ............13, 34 Mystic Hills Vineyard.......... 29, 49 Natural Cafe.............................54 Natural Healing Center ............38 Novo Restaurant Lounge............3 Old San Luis BBQ Co ..........18, 31 Pappy McGegor’s .....................25 Pierside Marketplace ...............19 Quesadilla Gorilla.....................39 Raddison Hotel ........................56 Ragged Point Inn .....................10 Red Soles Winery.....................29 Rib Line....................................17 Saints Barrel Wine Bar .............30 Sake Sushi - Sushi 805 .............23 Santa Maria Fairpark ................51 SeaVenture Beach Hotel & Restaurant ...................... 16, 21 Shale Oak Winery.....................28 Sinor LaVallee ..........................30 SLO CAL ROOTS ........................37 SLO Public Market ....................12 Splash Café ..............................12 Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort............................6 Stefono’s Sapori D’ Italia ............8 Sunsets at Pismo.................. 1, 26 Taco Temple..............................26 The Berry Stop............................8 The Fableist Wine Company ..................28, 53 The Homestead........................15 The Maker’s Son.......................22 Thomas Hill Organics .................5 Tooth & Nail Winery .................33 Tortilla Town.............................49 Verdad & Lindquist Family Wines ...........................30 Vic’s Cafe..................................16 Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery..................................27 Vista Del Rey Vineyards............29 Wild Fields Brewhouse.............20 Windward Vineyard .................29 Wolff Vineyards........................30

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PASO ROBLES: Blast & Brew 803 13th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805.227.7132 SAN LUIS OBISPO: Blast 825 Taproom 733 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805.783.1111 PISMO BEACH: Blast & Brew 2131 Price St. Pismo Beach, CA 805.295.5151 PISMO BEACH: Me N Eds Pizzeria & Craft House 750 Price St. Pismo Beach, CA 93449 805.556.3636 ARROYO GRANDE: Blast 825 Brewery 1462 E Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805.474.8525 NIPOMO: Me N Eds Pizzeria & Craft House 110 Mary Ave #1 Nipomo, CA 93444 805.929.2915 SANTA MARIA: Me N Eds Pizzeria & Craft House 560 Betteravia Rd. Ste B Santa Maria, CA 93454 805.925.7992 ORCUTT: Blast 825 Brewery 241 S. Broadway Orcutt, CA 93455 805.934.3777

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Local. Sweet.

Delicious.

Stefono’s

Sapori D’Italia Famous Tastes Of Chicago

Now In Nipomo!

ed nt strawberries, dic 1 cup California Gia ed and diced 2 jalepeno, deseed diced 1/4 cup red onion, 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp lime juice

COME ON BY & PICK UP YOUR BERRIES TO CREATE DELICIOUS SALSA!

Famous Chicago Dog Al Capone Jumbo Dog Maxwell Street Style 12’ Polish Mike Ditka Jumbo Spicy Polish Jumbo Spicy Chili Chees Dog John Gotti Jumbo Spicy

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Famous Chicago Italian Beef Famous Italian Sausage Combo Italian Beef & Sausage Italian Meatball Sandwich Beef Bowls Tri-tip Italian Dip Pastrami Italian Dip Greek Gyros (beef, lamb or chicken)

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Corner of Stowell & Hwy 101, Santa Maria

HOMEMADE Gelato & Italian Ice Tue-Fri 11am -7pm • Mon & Sat 11am-6pm Closed Sundays • Call order ahead for Pick-up (805) 202-8863 • 330 W. Tefft St., Nipomo stefonostastesofchicago.com

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BREAKFAST ALL DAY!

Fresh Quiches & Pastries Breakfast Burritos Sandwiches

NEW! Rib-Eye Tri-Tip

Philly Cheesesteak Pulled Pork

(Buffalo) Chicken

Loaded Nachos Hot Wings NEW! Flatbreads Housemade Salsas & BBQ Sauce

Nitro Beers, Beers On Tap Low Proof Cocktails Specialty Coffee Drinks & Sodas

ERY SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC EV

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creative gourmet dining in an unparalleled garden environment while treating its guests with that “Million Dollar View” overlooking the dramatic coastline of the gateway to Big Sur. It has also become a popular location for special occasions such as weddings, receptions, meetings, seminars and parties.

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BREAKFASTS

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Lox Plate Beet-cured salmon, capers, sliced tomato, red onion, and hard-boiled egg, with a toasted bagel and dill cream cheese.

Seabass Oven roasted California Seabass, grilled endive, red and gold beet gastrique, parsnip puree.

Breakfast Parfait Layers of fresh berries, strawberry yogurt, plain yogurt, and chunks of crunchy granola.

Crunchy French Toast Two slices of thick brioche bread, dipped in batter, coated with corn flakes, and cooked a golden brown. Served with warm maple syrup and your choice of bacon or sausage.

California Veggie Scramble Mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, and garlic, topped with Monterey Jack cheese and avocado. Served with breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, and toast.

Mole Amarillo Winter squash 3 ways, crispy rice cakes, traditional Oaxacan Mole Amarillo, house made corn tortillas.

Chicken Pan roasted chicken leg and thigh, potato pave, cider glazed brussel sprouts, carrot custard.

New York Cast Iron Kobe beef New York Steak, sesame haricot verts & shitake mushrooms, sweet potato gnocchi, sauce Hanger Steak Grilled hanger steak, horseradish mash, roasted cauliflower, arugula, sauce béarnaise garlic chips.

Big Sur Omelet Bay shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese, topped with sliced avocado. Served with breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, and toast.

Lobster Pappardelle pasta, heirloom tomato, fresh basil, red onion, garlic, grilled endive and 8 oz Maine lobster tail with a white wine butter sauce.

APPETIZERS

SPECIALTIES

Scallop Pan seared Hokkaido Scallops, tobiko, lemon saffron glaze, shaved radish, yuca chip, cilantro.

Beets Sliced beet carpaccio, goat cheese mousse, olive oil, maldon sea salt, basil, cracked black pepper.

Pepper Steak Kobe beef New York Strip seared rare, truff le oil, quail egg, gremolata.

Soup & Salad Cup, Bowl, or Bread Bowl · New England Clam Chowder (with bacon) · Soup of the Day

Brisket Smoked brisket piled on a French Roll with coleslaw, crispy onions, and house made BBQ sauce.

Ragged Point Burger A 1/2 pound Angus beef or ground turkey or veggie burger, grilled and served on a sesame-brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a dill pickle. Add cheese, grilled onions, or sautéed mushrooms, bacon, avocado, or an egg.

New York Grilled 12-ounce New York strip with grilled gold potatoes, buttered asparagus, and an ancho demi-glace.

Restaurant Reservations 805-927-5708 Breakfast Service 8am–11am • Lunch Service 12pm–4pm • Dinner Service 5pm–9pm • Please call for winter hours The Ragged Point Cliff House has stunning views and is a great place for a special event, meeting, party, or celebration. Call hotel reservations 805-927-4502 for more information.

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Grill from Brazil Walk-in Dining

Pay by the pound pricing

Authentic Brazilian Churrasco BBQ

Earth-to-table Ingredients

Locally-sourced Cuisine

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Beer & Wine Available

205 E. Highway 246, Buellton AlysGrillFromBrazil.com (805) 697-7944

Salad Bar Healthy Options Churrasco BBQ Assorted Sides

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perfect day!

MERCHANTS & HOURS

SLO Down and Stay Awhile Merchants & Hours

LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF SOUTH HIGUERA & TANK FARM slopublicmarket.com

FOOD, FUN, & RETAIL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

NOW OPEN

open daily 9am

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Mama’s Meatball is the neighborhood’s

favorite cozy Italian restaurant, located conveniently inside the Creamery Marketplace, a retail destination in downtown San Luis Obispo. We offer authentic, homemade Italian dining and catering with slow-simmered sauces and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. As part of our authentic Italian dining experience, we prepare some of our signature dishes such as our famous Fettuccine Alfredo at your table. It can’t get any fresher than that!

About Mama!

“Mama,” Chef Nico’s Mom, is our pastry chef.

She started baking when she was a little girl in Italy, the traditional way—by hand. She continues whipping up baked goods by hand for nearly 53 years. Because for her, there is no other way!

BANQUET ROOM · PRIVATE DINING · CATERING

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mamasmeatball.com 570 Higuera Street, Ste 130, San Luis Obispo | (805) 544-0861 | Open Tues-Sun 11am to 9pm · Closed Mondays

THE CONCEPT

The word Mistura brings together the essence of Peru, a vision of its people and cuisine, a wondrous blend of cultures of priceless heritage. Our Mistura is a modern Peruvian restaurant that is as lively as the country and biodiversity it celebrates.

Mistura captures the multicultural spirit of Peru, combining its native Incan and Pre-Columbian culinary heritage with the Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese influences that embody the country’s flavorful cuisine. Mistura is an authentic tribute to the diversity of Peruvian food, proposing familiar yet unexpected and adventurous flavors.

Chef Nicola Allegretta

ENJOY OUR FULL BAR AND COCKTAILS

570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo | 805-439-3292 MENU

Sunday 11am–9pm · Monday Closed · Tuesday–Thursday 11am–9pm Friday & Saturday 11am–10pm

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FEATURED RESTAURANT

KAY’S ORCUTT COUNTRY KITCHEN

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ince 2000, Kaylynn Tims has served breakfast, lunch, laughter, and community in Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen—and although she sold the restaurant at the beginning of 2022, the Santa Maria Valley staple is staying in the family.

“I just felt that if she sells it to anyone but a family member, it would change the legacy of it, because we built the place on family and friendship.” Kay’s daughter Shiloh Flagg said. “The community of that restaurant got my sisters and I through so many tough times. It’s like family.”

Flagg said her mother started serving at Orcutt Country Kitchen when Flagg was 8 years old, working part time for a little extra income.

“She ended up buying it when I was 17 years old. I was working at Giovanni’s Pizza at the time, and she just said, ‘Hey I need you to come in,’” Flagg said.

“There were days when the cooks didn’t come in, and guess what? Mom and I were cooking.”

The restaurant became Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen, filled with family, food, and regular customers. Flagg’s two younger sisters also worked at the restaurant—fighting over customers and creating memories—and Flagg eventually took over as general manager, working there until she was about 30, when her mom fired her.

“It’s funny. To this day, I still don’t know why she fired me. I never had anyone fire me, only my mom,” Flagg said with a laugh, adding that she moved on to bartending at the Far Western Tavern and Trilogy before going into real estate. “But I needed it to help me figure out where I needed to be in

this world ... and ultimately, that is what afforded me the opportunity to even buy the restaurant from my mom, was the real estate career. To this day, I thank my mom, because who knows what would have happened otherwise.”

Flagg said she wanted to take over the restaurant for a couple of reasons: Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen means the world to her mom, so Kay still needs it in her world. And Orcutt needs her mom, Kay, so keeping the restaurant as a family operation is important.

“I’m not changing anything,” Flagg said, but then added that she has actually changed one thing. “The only thing I’ve changed a little bit is I’ve gotten rid of Styrofoam products because I don’t think they’re good for the community, the world.

But that is the only thing that’s changed.

The same team members work there.

Same values ... same name, same bacon, same orange juice.”

The food is the best, Flagg said. Most of the menu items were created by Flagg and her sisters, so they absolutely love the food. The orange juice is fresh-squeezed, the coho salmon is wild, and the biscuits are made from scratch, just like everything else on the breakfast and lunch menus.

“The biggest thing you can say about the restaurant is that it’s built on family. It’s built on family values. That’s who we spend our time with,” Flagg said. “And sharing our family with all the world, with this community is just amazing, and having them share their families with us.”

Kay’s serves breakfast and lunch Thursday through Monday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. ❉

KAY’S ORCUTT COUNTRY KITCHEN 127 E. Clark Ave, Old Orcutt · kayscountrykitchen.com

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Panini

Hot & Cold Cafe Drinks

Bakery Treats to Go

Patio Dining Old Orcutt

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! WED-SUN 7AM-2PM 1414 Miller St., Santa Maria 805.862.4920

156 Broadway #B, Old Orcutt 805.623.5973

Dine in, Enjoy on the Patio or To Go The Homestead

Live Music Fri & Sat 5:30pm-8:30pm

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FEATURED HOTEL & RESTAURANT

SEAVENTURE BEACH HOTEL

A Paso Robles Favorite

Classics with a twist

- Since 1942 -

By Crystal Ship

T Breakfast Favorites

Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Burrito Chorizo Scramble Santa Fe Scramble

The MechanicGrilled English Muffin Sandwich Build-your-own Mimosa Flight

Lunch Favorites

Spicy Vic’s Cheeseburger Meatloaf Sandwich The Italian Job

Roast Beef Melt The Big Vic Salad To-Go Cocktails w/ Food Purchase

-Gluten-free and vegan options availableOpen Daily 7:30am-2pm Now booking private events after 3pm daily!

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he keys to a successful brunch are a mimosa, a well-garnished bloody Mary, or a hot Irish coffee. And you can get all of them at SeaVenture on Saturdays and Sundays, where the bottomless mimosas are $15, the food is fresh and fabulous, and the views of the Pacific Ocean are wide open.

Chef Steve Smeets has a thing for breakfast and putting a twist on nostalgic classics like the eggs Benedict, huevos rancheros, or biscuits and gravy. His approach to the menu items at SeaVenture is to keep it simple.

“With simple food, there’s not a whole lot you have to do to make it great, especially if you have really great ingredients,” Smeets said.

What’s great about the huevos rancheros, Smeets said, is the house made fire-roasted salsa. Tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños get thrown in the kitchen’s charcoal oven, where they blister and gain a touch of smoke before being blended together to accompany two eggs on top of a crispy tortilla, bacon, chorizo, jack and cheddar cheese, and local pinquito beans.

“It’s to die for,” Smeets said.

The biscuits and gravy includes fresh biscuits loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeños with gravy made with ham, bacon and linguiça; while the standard breakfast sandwich transforms into a BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) egg croissant.

One of the brunch menu’s more popular items is the lobster Benedict, which comes out a little differently than most bennies— without an English muffin. SeaVenture sautés lobster, shrimp, and asparagus, which sit comfortably on their puff pastry shell perch and get topped with poached eggs and house made hollandaise.

Smeets added that SeaVenture has brunch on tap for vegans and vegetarians as well, with plenty of veggie-rich salads, the option to make menu items meatless, and a coconut milk yogurt parfait. House made coconut granola interspersed with coconut milk yogurt, fresh berries, and bananas gets sprinkled with toasted coconut and pumpkin seeds.

If you’re feeling especially froggy, you can even get dessert to finish your big weekend meal off with a flourish—creme brûlée, chocolate lava cake, bananas foster, or cheesecake.

Each stands on its own as a classic.

But Smeets said SeaVenture takes that nostalgia to the next level. The cheesecake is made with goat cheese (chèvre) and served with strawberries and basil.

Bananas foster comes with sticky banana bread and vanilla bean ice cream, while the hot banana rum sauce is poured table-side.

If you prefer your dessert after dinner, SeaVenture has a great meal for that. You can get striped sea bass, lobster vol au vent, or salmon to go with your ocean view; take on a charcoal-grilled half of Mary’s chicken with butternut squash risotto and roasted local carrots; or you can carve into a 2-inch thick, 24-ounce charcoal-grilled ribeye served with a loaded baked potato, local garlic green beans, and caramelized shallot butter.

That tasty topping is full of caramelized shallots, fresh herbs, and lemon zest.

“I put it on bread sometimes and just eat it as a snack,” Smeets said with a laugh.

Stay up-to-date on SeaVenture’s dinner, drinks, and brunch menu by visiting seaventure.com. Catch Saturday or Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (reservations recommended) and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. daily at 100 Ocean View Ave. in Pismo Beach. ❉

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FREE BBQ DELIVERY from Rib Line

on all orders over $25 to SLO, Avila, and Five Cities

Los Osos Valley Rd - SLO and Corner of Grand Ave & 4th St. - Grover Beach (805) 543-7427

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On the Pismo Beach Pier (805) 858-8220

Los Osos Valley Rd - SLO (805) 457-0011

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t’s a Friday night in Downtown SLO. Higuera Street is bustling with people, and at Old San Luis BBQ, it’s live music night. Customers are laughing their way through board games, scarfing down SLO’s best barbecue, and vibing to the music. It feels like pre-pandemic times again.

As COVID-19 cases go down and mandates get lifted, Old SLO BBQ has once again become a place where community gathers, and each night of the week you can find something new.

Start the week with an all-day happy hour on Monday, offered at both the Higuera Street and Broad Street locations.

“All beer and wine is 25 percent off, all day,” said Matt Pearce, owner of Old SLO BBQ. “Monday’s also our game night.

We’re encouraging people to come in, grab a board game, play with some friends, and have a little community inside the restaurant.”

On Tuesday, head downtown for trivia night, which starts at 7 p.m.

“During trivia night, there will be select beers and wines on sale,” Pearce added.

In SLO, everyone knows that Thursday night means Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, and Old SLO BBQ is a weekly fixture. Grab one of the restaurant’s SLOtown favorites, like the Santa Maria-style tri-tip or the famous pulled pork sandwich, stroll through the market, and enjoy the feeling of the city returning to old times.

Celebrate the end of the work week with Old SLO BBQ’s Friday night live music from

6 to 8 p.m. at the downtown location.

And finally, get your weekend started right by getting active: not only can you enjoy all the nature SLO has to offer, but you’ll earn yourself a discount at Old SLO BBQ. “We launched the Stay Active Saturday campaign to encourage our customers to get out and do something in San Luis Obispo,” Pearce said. “Take a picture of you being active, tag us in a post, and then you can come in and get 15 percent off your order.”

Pearce said it’s the perfect opportunity to tackle the SLO Tri-Tip Challenge: climbing three SLO peaks in one day, and then grabbing a tri-tip sandwich at the end to celebrate the achievement.

“You can also go surfing, go to the beach, go play frisbee golf, just do something active,” Pearce said. “One of the biggest draws about life in San Luis Obispo is the amazing weather most of the year, and all of the opportunities to be outdoors and be active.”

No matter what day of the week you end up at Old SLO BBQ, both locations offer a happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Plus, at the Higuera Street location, drink deals go into overtime from 9 p.m. to close on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

The restaurant’s extensive lineup of craft beers on tap pairs great with its timeless, consistently delicious menu. You can’t beat the prices, quality, and the community feel at Old San Luis BBQ. Follow Old SLO BBQ on Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date on all the action. Δ

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arguably the best coffee in town from local roaster Spearhead Coffee out of Paso Robles!

The Marketplace

In addition to food, Pismos Pierside Marketplace also has a fully stocked convenience store loaded with cold beverages, snacks, beach goods, toys and clothing to ensure you have everything you need for a day on the sand!

Acai Bowls & Smoothies

If healthy is more your scene the market is also home to San Luis Obispo Counties own

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llan Hancock College’s Culinary Arts and Management program is offering more course sections than ever before this fall, thanks to a growing demand for classes.

Program Coordinator and instructor Ron Lovell said interest and enrollment in culinary arts has increased by 10 percent at the college.

“With the increase in enrollment, we have hired four new part-time faculty that have spectacular experience in the local industry,” Lovell said. “We have absolute legends teaching the lab classes, with a combined 100-plus years of experience.”

These new faculty members include professional chefs who graduated from top culinary schools, each with at least 20 years of experience in the industry.

Hancock’s Culinary Arts instructors teach students how to do everything from bake a wedding cake, to restaurant management, to the science of food—and then transfer those skills into the industry.

“All of the faculty that teach in our program have years and years of real world experience, so we can partner with local businesses to help the students find a job and get not only the educational experience, but practical experience in the industry so that they can earn money while they’re going to school,” Lovell said. “We all have connections with the local restaurants and hotels, and I have never had a student that we have not been able to help place into a job.”

And Lovell said the restaurant industry needs skilled employees like never before.

“California is one of seven states that

requires the minimum wage for tipped employees, so no matter what position you go into in the hospitality industry, you’re making at least $14 an hour plus tips,” Lovell said. “They’re so short staffed, they’re allowing people to get overtime, they’re doing on-the-job training, and it’s just a great opportunity for people to get into our industry.”

Hanco ck’s Culinar y A r ts and Management program also empowers its graduates to work for themselves.

Baking and pastry making are among the program’s most popular courses, and Lovell said many students who earned their baking certificate at Hancock have gone on to own their own businesses.

Starting this fall, the education extends beyond just Hancock’s campus.

The Culinary Arts program partnered with Santa Maria High School’s Career Technical Education program to allow high school students to take college credit courses that count toward an associate degree in Culinary Arts and Management.

“They’re going to open up the brand new culinary school, which is spectacular,” Lovell said of Santa Maria High School’s new offering. “Just the equipment alone, they had $800,000 to equip the kitchen with the very top-of-the-line pieces of equipment. For these high school students to be able to take college-level classes that articulate right to Hancock, is really exciting.”

To see all that Allan Hancock College’s Culinary Arts and Management program has to offer, head to hancockcollege.edu/ pathways. ❉

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robar Craf t Distiller y owner Stephen Kroener is ready to impart liquid gold wisdom again.

In April/May, his small-batch craft distillery in San Luis Obispo hopes to host more whiskey tours, spirits classes, and launch a new malt whiskey.

“A lot of people get confused about what a malt whiskey is compared to a bourbon, rye, or wheat whiskey. What makes up a rye whiskey? What makes up a wheat whiskey? We are going to impart a little wisdom while tasting on some delicious whiskey,” Kroener said.

Kroener added that the whiskey classes would be a 2-hour course but those with a deeper interest can opt for a more extensive package that lets guests make a spirit from grain to distillation. The different courses to be offered will be gin production, whiskey production, bitter production, and cocktail making.

Krobar’s cocktail menu would also get a makeover this spring. The revamped list would feature bourbon, rye, and gin blends plus the new malted whiskey as soon as it gets bottled.

Until then, Krobar bartender Jon Ross shared how spirit aficionados can enjoy the distillery’s very own gin.

Ross recommended the Coco Cowgirl – a blushing sunset-pink drink made up of 1.5 ounces of Krobar’s pink gin, 0.75 ounces of lime juice, 0.75 ounces of blood orange juice, 0.5 ounces of coconut cream, and 0.5 ounces of fresh grapefruit juice.

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Spirits aren’t the only item Krobar is distilling. Kroener said they have five different kinds of bitters, specialty liqueurs, and even signature cocktail cherries. So, what separates Krobar from other distilleries?

“We are a distillery that makes a whole swatch of different products.

We want to make products for all types of different palates. We source local ingredients where we can and are always experimenting,” he said.

Having more than 27 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry helps. Kroener tapped into his decades of learning and honed his whiskey craft with studious precision.

Through his years of experience he has gained great knowledge on utilizing barrels and aging distilled spirits.

“The barrels are like our spice racks.

I’ve been making wine for a long time and in the wine industry, we really do call our barrels our spice racks. Each barrel – how long you air-dry them, how long you toast them, what char level you choose – it all makes a huge difference,” he said.

“When I got into this, that’s the one thing I wanted to make sure we did: that we used the same quality wood for our whiskey that we did for our wine,” he said. “That’s proved to be beneficial, and now most people are doing that in California.”

His attention to detail paid him back in bushels. It sprung Krobar ahead of the curve, and Kroener plans to keep the distillery moving forward! ❉

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WE'RE MORE THAN TACOS

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Rib Line owners go beyond barbecue

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an Luis Obispo’s culinary dream team Brian and Krystal Appiano are up to their elbows in more than just barbecue sauce.

The Rib Line owners are hard at work expanding tastebuds through their two latest ventures: The Switch and Sunsets at Pismo.

Sunsets at Pismo serves gourmet street food out of a vintage Airstream trailer parked on Pismo Beach’s Pier Plaza. They dish up colorful options like filet mignon tacos, Rib Line’s “triple threat” chili, and kid-friendly bites like mac balls.

“For such a small Airstream, we have a diverse menu,” Brian said.

Located right next door to Rib Line on SLO’s Los Osos Valley Road, The Switch is a beer and wine bar with a rotating menu that the Appianos shuffle every two to three months.

“Most of our catering is through Rib Line, but The Switch is more like our elevated offerings outside the barbecue realm,” Brian said.

The Appianos’ chefs at The Switch plate up items like the smoked tenderloin, the charred corn, avocado and tomato appetizer, and honey-whipped chevre cheese and berries over toasted baguette discs.

A test kitchen in essence, The Switch is the Appianos’ springboard to push the envelope beyond barbecue, especially when the company caters 80 to 100 weddings a year. Krystal said it was also their way of staving off stagnation, and keeping the kitchen crew passionate and excited about the craft of cooking.

“We have a few wedding coordinator friends who know how great Brian is at building wedding menus. They’ll come and give him some off-the-wall wedding challenges,” Krystal. “We had one where he had to do pho; we’ve had rehearsal dinners that wanted sushi; we did a full Indian wedding. We really can do anything.”

The Switch also aims to host private events for up to 50 people. For instance, it will entertain a ticketed wine and art bar at the end of March.

In the spring, customers can expect a deli bar at The Switch that’s loaded with turkey, ham, pastrami, and spicy fried chicken sandwiches. The space will also feature build-your-own salads, and a variety of soups. The Appianos are working to make it a breakfast and lunch spot. Its theme? “Super freakin’ tasty,” Brian laughed.

Rib Line loyalists can still visit its new location in Grover Beach where they can enjoy outdoor grilling views and the popular barbecue Western burger. Even with their versatility, the Appianos still pay attention to their roots. Everything– from their dry rubs and sauces, to their four-cheese béchamel mac n’ cheese–is made in-house. The proof is in their sheer number of awards: 22 of 26 first-place food cook-offs, the Las Vegas World Championship for People’s Choice Chili, and winning all 10 Cal Poly rib cook-offs that Brian’s competed in, among others.

“I don’t just buy Sweet Baby Ray’s, add a couple of ingredients, and say it’s my sauce,” Brian said. ❉

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From the first crush in 2004, award-winning duo Randy and Cheryl Phillips have enjoyed the “dust to Randy and Cheryl Phillips have enjoyed the “dust to vine to barrel” process. Together they run the business vine to barrel” process. Together they run the business of crafting rich and complex wines, proud that each of crafting rich and complex wines, proud that each varietal in their line-up is 100% Estate grown. Come varietal in their line-up is 100% Estate grown. Come on out to Miracles Ranch in the heart of Willow Creek on out to Miracles Ranch in the heart of Willow Creek District for premium wine and spirits.

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Visit Paso’s only exclusively Pinot Noir winery. Home of SLO County’s Winemaker of the Year, Visit Paso’s only exclusively Pinot Noir winery. Home of SLO County’s Winemaker of the Year, Marc Goldberg has 30 years experience producing 100% Estate-grown Burgundian-style Pinot Marc Goldberg has 30 years experience producing 100% Estate-grown Burgundian-style Pinot Noir. Our 15-acre vineyard located in the cool, breezy Templeton Noir. Our 15-acre vineyard located in the cool, breezy Templeton Gap has proven that Paso Robles CAN make a fantastic Pinot Gap has proven that Paso Robles CAN make a fantastic Pinot Noir! Join us for a unique vertical tasting of five vintages. Cheese Noir! Join us for a unique vertical tasting of five vintages. Cheese or charcuterie pairings are available. Enjoy a picnic on the patio or charcuterie pairings are available. Enjoy a picnic on the patio overlooking the vineyard, or play a game of bocce ball. overlooking the vineyard, or play a game of bocce ball.

1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles · Open daily from 10:30am to 5pm 1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles · Open daily from 10:30am to 5pm 805-239-2565 · windwardvineyard.com 805-239-2565 · windwardvineyard.com 3/31/22 12:16 PM 3/31/22 12:16 PM

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Central Coast Wine Tasting Autry Cellars

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Autry Cellars is proud to be one of the tiniest wineries and licensed distilleries on the central coast of California. We produce wines, brandies and grappas made from over 15 different varietals. Get an intimate sense of the winemaking process as you view tanks, barrels, and press on your way to the tasting room.

Enjoy award-winning wines inside or on the outside deck with great views.

Avila Wine Company Avila Wine and Roasting is a unique wine tasting room and wine shop 1/2 a block from the beach. We stock over 300 high-scoring, limited hard-to-find wines from the Central Coast and beyond. We offer wine tasting flights in a relaxed environment that is both fun and educational. Relax inside or on our sun-drenched patio. Enjoy a gourmet cheese plate with delicious wine, a local craft beer or an epicurean coffee drink.

5450 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo Hours: Open by appointment only · 805-546-8669 · autrycellars.com

SOLVANG

53 San Miguel Street, Avila Beach · Hours: Sun, Wed, Thurs 1-6pm, Fri & Sat 1-7pm Closed Mon & Tues · avilawinecompany.com · 805-627-1918

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard

Filipponi Ranch

Casa Cassara is a small family-owned winery that produces about 2000 cases per year. We have a large menu of wines handcrafted by winemaker Mikael Sigouin.

Our varietals include: Arneis, Barbera, Grenache, Nebbiolo, Nero d’ Avola, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, and Tempranillo. The Tasting Room is kid and dog friendly, so come in and enjoy our knowledgeable staff, family atmosphere, and check out our new labels “La Collezione di Famiglia”.

The Filipponi Ranch, originally a small production dairy farm in the 30s, is located on over 200 acres just south of the City of San Luis Obispo.

The Filipponi Ranch winery is family owned and operated where we focus on making wines that are a reflection of the varietal characteristics of this unique growing region.

1607 Mission Drive, Suite 112, Solvang (parking lot behind building) Open Sun-Thu 12-6pm, Fri & Sat 12-7:00pm · ccwinery.com · 805-688-8691

FOXEN Vineyard & Winery

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Terroir-driven wines of elegance and balance since 1985. The winery and tasting room features Pinot, Chardonnay, Rhône and Bordeaux-style wines.

The Shack is Back!

7600 & 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria · Tastings available by reservation foxenvineyard.com · 805-937-4251

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Saints Barrel Wine Bar is located in downtown San Luis Obispo and offers local and international wine tasting experiences, light bites, live music, and so much more! Inside or creekside, come see what makes Saints Barrel the space to taste on the Central Coast.

1021 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo · Hours: M-W: 4-9 Th: 4-11 F/Sat: 12-11 Sun: 11-6 SaintsBarrel.com · sarah@saintsbarrel.com · 805-439-1929

ARROYO GRANDE

Verdad and Lindquist Family Wines Two wineries under one roof! The tasting room is located in the historic Village of Arroyo Grande and the space is warm and inviting with a cool outdoor patio.

Produced by husband and wife winemakers Bob Lindquist and Louisa Sawyer Lindquist, they make pure, balanced wines from organic, biodynamic and sustainable vineyards from the Central Coast. Featuring Rhone, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Spanish varietals.

134-A West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande · Open Sun & Mon 12-5pm, Wed & Thurs 12-5pm, Fri & Sat 12-6pm (closed Tues) · 805-270-4900 · verdadandlindquistfamilywines.com

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1800 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo · Open Thursday to Sunday 12pm to 5pm filipponicellars.com · 805-903-3567

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

SOLVANG

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards is a small family-owned winery located in the heart of “Sideways” country in Santa Barbara County. We farm 400 acres of estate-grown, hand-picked grapes located in 3 different microclimates. Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards was voted 2017 “The Best Tasting Room in the Santa Ynez Valley” by readers of The Santa Ynez Valley News.

Call for reservations today.

Saints Barrel Wine Bar

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1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang · Open daily from 10:30am to 5:30pm Open later on Fri and Sat. · 805-686-9336 · www.LLwine.com

Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines

AVILA BEACH

Sinor-LaVallee features Estate wines from the organically-grown, Bassi Vineyard near Avila Beach, intentionally crafted by 2012 San Luis Obispo’s Winemaker of the year Mike Sinor. Enjoy wine tasting or wines by the glass at our tasting room in downtown Avila Beach. We are now serving fresh, raw Morro Bay Oysters that you can shuck yourself on our outdoor patio or take them to go.

550 First Street, Unit A, Avila Beach · Hours: Open 7 days a week 12-6pm 805-459-9595 · sinorlavallee.com

Wolff Vineyards

SAN LUIS OBISPO

20 Years of Winemaking

Wolff Vineyards is certified sustainable and located on 125 acres with sweeping views of the Edna Valley. The vineyard is one of the first established in the Edna Valley, planted in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Riesling and Teroldego. Everyone will feel at home in our inviting tasting room and garden. Enjoy a picnic lunch, and a vines-to-wine experience, surrounded by the vineyard and our artisan winery.

6238 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo · Hours: Open daily 11am-5pm 805-781-0448 · wolffvineyards.com

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Thinly sliced grilled chicken breast, topped with sauteed red onion, melted jack cheese. Served on ciabatta bread with our homemade salsa, BBQ or cilantro lime creme sauce.

PULLED PORK SANDWICH Slow-roasted pork shoulder.

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BBQ CHEF SALAD Locally farmed mixed greens, red onions, peppers, crumbled blue cheese, bacon, and hard boiled eggs. Served with housemade ranch, blue cheese or roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing.

STRAWBERRY FIELD SALAD Locally farmed mixed greens topped with crumbled Gorgonzola chesse, fresh strawberries, candied pecans and dried cherries. Served with blush wine vinaigrette dressing.

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By Crystal Ship

he collection of Big Sur guidebooks at the entrance to the Avocado Shack in Morro Bay is a big clue to what organic produce stand and market owner Michael Wolfe likes to do with his free time.

And while he may bring snacks like Hearst Ranch Beef Jerky to get him through a weekend hike, for him, the real reward comes when he gets home.

“We can work hard, but we always need a carrot in front of us,” Wolfe said. “I like to do the hard hike, come home, have a little wine and charcuterie.”

On Feb. 27, the post-hike cutting board was filled with Bread Bike baguette slices, a block of Central Coast Creamery’s Ewenique manchego cheese, and Alle Pia’s Nostrano salami—all locally produced and all available at the Avocado Shack. They’re just a handful of the cheese, meat, dairy products, snacks, pantry staples, and more that Wolfe has brought in over the last several months, and he has plans to stock his shelves with as many organic, locally produced grocery staples as possible.

“We’re adding 800 more items into the store to be a real, a true natural organic grocery store in all categories, from cashews to pecorino and our focus is to push out all non-organic items,” he said.

“We’re going into the future. It’s an exciting time. I’ve waited 30 years for this.”

Wolfe worked as a produce manager in local grocery stores for 20 out of his 40 years in the produce business, starting in Los Osos at Williams Bros. in 1983. Vons acquired the coastal grocery store chain in 1992. Wolfe worked for Vons stores all over North County, as well as Spencer’s Fresh Markets and Cookie Crock Markets.

He started his dream job in October 2019, when he opened the Avocado Shack in Morro Bay. In the last two and half years, the Shack has morphed from produce stand to organic grocery store, with a hyper-local focus on clean food that does the body good.

It’s a concept that might not have worked 10 years ago, Wolfe said, but his customers crave high quality food that they can’t really get anywhere else.

As ever, Avocado Shack continues to focus on fresh, organic produce from local farms. Green onions, kale, baby broccoli, strawberries, and lettuce from Blosser Urban Organic Farm in Santa Maria.

Certified organic Valencia oranges from Old Creek Ranch run by the Blanchard Family—one of the oldest ranching families in the county. Fresh turmeric root from Kandarian Farms.

“This is an example of something that puts exclamation points behind it,” Wolfe said. “Certified organic turmeric from within 10 miles of the store. You can’t do much better than that.”

Kandarian Farms grows more than fresh produce, though, and Avocado Shack is tapped in. Dried organic celery leaf, date flour, and brown lentils are just a smidge of what’s offered along the Shack’s back shelves.

And Wolfe already has the upcoming season of produce in the hopper: Surfside Farms will be delivering strawberries starting in April and heirloom tomatoes in August. Traceland Organics begins avocado drop-offs in May. Visit the Avocado Shack at 2190 Main St. in Morro Bay, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ❉

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MISTURA

Serving Good Times ‘n Good Grub Since 1988

Cozy, Alaskan Atmosphere Pizza • Beer • Wine • Video Games

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Reindeer Sausage, Pepperoni, Salami, Italian Sausage, Canadian Style Bacon

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Real Alaskan Reindeer Sausage, Bell Peppers, Onions

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Louisiana Hot Sausage, Jalapeños, Onions

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“Buffalo Style” Secret Sauce, topped with Spicy Grilled Chicken, Red Onions, Cheddar Cheese, and a sprinkle of Parsley

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Sauced with Ranch Dressing and topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Canadian Style Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Red Onions, Swiss Cheese, and Parsley

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Mistura adds artisan chocolates

By Malea Martin

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istura is known by SLO locals for its bold flavors and diverse Peruvian cuisine. Now, you can also find artisan chocolates crafted at the downtown establishment.

“Our chocolate tier features craft chocolates and desserts,” said Nicola Allegretta, owner and chef at Mistura.

“They’re displayed as soon as you enter our dining room. It looks like a Tiffany jewelry store, but with beautiful, handcrafted chocolate.”

The chocolates come in unique shapes, colors, and flavors, and are all created in-house. Chocolate flavors include espresso, passion fruit with black sesame seeds, hot pepper, rosemary and honey, and guava, just to name a few.

“Now, people can come in and just shop for chocolates and desserts to-go, for any occasion,” Allegretta said.

Allegretta’s pastry chef, Florencia Breda, has worked for Michelin Star restaurants in the past, and has been with Mistura for four years.

“She had this idea to make chocolates,” Allegretta said. “So I said, let’s do it here.”

In addition to Breda’s one-of-a-kind chocolates, her pastry creations are like little pieces of artwork. At Mistura you can find carrot cake, coconut mousse with dark chocolate, and fior di mandorla (almond, coconut, and marsala wine), plus many more.

Mistura’s delicately crafted dessert options are just the tip of the iceberg:

There’s something for everyone on the lunch and dinner menus, from glutenfree and vegetarian dishes, to locally sourced vegetables, meat, and seafood.

A personal favorite for Allegretta is the tiradito, a Peruvian take on sashimi. Celebrating Japanese culture and its impact on Peruvian cuisine, the Mistura Tiradito features thinly sliced sustainable yellowtail, ají amarillo, yams, Andean cancha, and soft-shelled crab tempura.

Allegretta said his customers love the Seco de Cordero entrée, featuring New Zealand free-range lamb shanks that are marinated in a beer ají panca for 24 hours, before being cooked in a mild cilantro chicha de jora reduction. The gluten-free dish is served with golden yucca and tacu tacu, a traditional Peruvian way of cooking rice and beans.

Mistura’s drink menu also delivers. If it’s your first time at Mistura, you have to try the restaurant’s house-distilled pisco brandy, Allegretta said.

Just a few steps away from Mistura, you’ll find Mama’s Meatball, a beloved Italian restaurant that also happens to be owned by Allegretta and his family.

“At Mama’s Meatball, we work the same way everyday: scratch made, by hand,” Allegretta said. “I think when people are looking for comfort food, Mama’s Meatballs is always the best choice.”

Head to misturarestaurants.com and mamasmeatball.com to see the restaurants’ full menus. ❉

MISTURA 570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo

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L unch 11:30 am - 3 pm · D inner 5 - 9 pm

ReseRvations: 805-927-4175 Since 1999 on 788 Main Street, Cambria

M adeline ' s O n M OOnstOne Come enjoy a variety of food options such as quesabirras, stews, seafood & much more!

Tasting Room & Light Fare

6276 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria

OPEN 11am - 7pm

Join the Big Red Wine Club

• Free membership • 2-4 shipments yearly • Case discounts • Free wine tastings • 10% off in restaurant

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20+ Years of Wine Spectator Awards Sampling of our menu. Items subject to change.

Antipasti

Affettati misti Piemontese salami, artisanal imported cheeses, bagnetto and nduja spread, for two people Bruschetta al pomodoro fresco e basilico grilled garlic bread, roma tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil Polpettine di anatra e tacchino Duck and turkey dumplings, onion confit marmalade Molluschi al guazzetto Manilla clams, black mussels, lightly spicy tomato sauce

Insalata

Primi Piatti

Tortelloni di zucca alla salvia e mascarpone home made tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese with sage, mascarpone sauce and walnuts Orecchiette del campo hat shaped pasta with home made chicken sausages, rapine, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and tomato basil sauce Tortiglioni del buon gustaio wide ridged tube pasta with braised eggplant, garlic, roma tomatoes, tomato sauce and dry ricotta cheese Gnocchi al gorganzola homemade potato and pumpkin dumplings with a creamy gorganzola sauce

Carpaccio del Monte Bianco raw beef filet, arugula, parmesan cheese, and celery root, horseradish mustard dressing

Fettuccine al sugo di carni miste fettuccine pasta with braised chicken, duck, veal, and beef and herbed meat sauce

Insalata del Dante baby spinach, roma tomatoes, pine nuts, red onions and gorgonzola cheese dressing

Agnolotti di scampi allo zafferano home made half moon shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions and prosciutto with saffron sauce

Caprese mozzarella, roma tomatoes, red onions, capers, basil and extra virgin olive oil Insalata bella Cesare romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, rosemary garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing

Zuppe

Minestrone saporito medley of vegetables, Tuscan beans, chicken broth and basil pesto Zuppa del giorno soup of the day

Linguine Fra Diavolo linguine pasta with Manilla clams, black mussels, shrimp, garlic, white wine and lightly spicy tomato sauce

San Luis Obispo 1037 Monterey St. 805-545-8000 www.btslo.com Teneroni Portobello veal scaloppini with braised portobello mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine sauce Pollo Scamiciato alla Vinaggia boneless chicken marinated and grilled, with garlic and herbs, and rosemary mustard sauce Timballo Valdostano baked layers of grilled eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, green and yellow zucchini, mozzarella, and tomato sauce Pesce del giorno alla griglia Market Price fresh fish of the day

Secondi Piatti

Join us for lunch Mon-Fri and enjoy our Chef’s Choice accompanied by a small salad or soup.

Tagliata di bue salutare 10 oz flat-iron steak, grilled, on fresh arugula with shaved parmesan and balsamic reduction sauce Petti di pollo Asiago chicken breast and wing stuffed with Asiago cheese, wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma with white wine sauce

8390 El Camino Real, Atascadero

M–F 9am–4pm FULL BAR

Paso Robles 943 Spring St 805-237-0600

Lunch: 11:30am–2pm

JOIN OUR SALUMI CLUB TODAY! or ORDER ONLINE at: www.AllePiaSalumi.com Now shipping to 48 states

Lunch 11:30-2:30 (Mon-Fri) Dinner 5:30-9:30 (Sun-Thurs) • 5:30-10:00 (Fri-Sat) Reservations recommended. All major credit cards accepted.

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Full Menu & Events Calendar

BY THE NUMBERS CLASSICS* *We welcome custom orders, too!

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Chicken strips and BBQ sauce with jack cheese, steamed hot with lettuce, tomato, red onion and ranch dressing on a soft French roll

THE AMBER

Roast beef, ortega chili, pepper jack cheese, heated with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, S&P on a soft French roll

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Family-friendly Outdoor Seating

Turkey, herb cream cheese, avocado, with mayo, mustard, lettuce, sprouts, tomato, red onion, cucumber, Italian dressing and S&P on a wheat roll

Ham, dry salami, Mortadella, Provolone cheese with garlic mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion, oil and vinegar, S&P on a sourdough roll

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado with red onion and mayo on sliced sourdough

MEAT LOVERS

Thinly sliced BBQ'd tri-tip and pepper jack cheese steamed and stuffed into a sourdough roll – ask for BBQ sauce or salsa, your choice

THE GOBBLER

Turkey, jack cheese and cranberry sauce with lettuce and mayo served on sliced sourdough

Live Music & Food Trucks

CHOOSE YOUR BEER WISELY

Ask about our breakfast burritos (till 1 pm)

WE DELIVER Mon–Fri 10am–2pm ($30 minimum)

OPEN Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm Sat & Sun 9am–5:30pm

30 years @ Osos & Leff Streets in San Luis Obispo

Order online: gussgrocery.com

On-Tap & To-Go 6090 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE C • (805) 460-6042

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YOUR HOMETOWN RESTAURANT Voted “Best Breakfast” 21 times!

GLUTEN FREE MENU ITEMS NO W SE R V ING

Check out our daily specials on Facebook!

Open 8am–2pm Thursday–Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)

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Voted BEST ORCUTT RESTAURANT, BEST PIZZA & BEST WOOD-FIRED PIZZA!

Maison Fondee 1995

Serving Award-Winning Pizzas & Much More!

Faitdodo with Andoulie Sausage

Shrimp Jambalaya with Cornbread

Find our full menu online · To go orders welcome Bon Temps Breakfast with Fried Green Tomatoes

Cajun Pecan Pain Perdu & Pancakes

BREAKFAST

7 days a week 8am-2pm

Dine in or enjoy your meal Al Fresco on our patio

LUNCH

M-F 11am-2pm • Sat & Sun 12pm-2pm Live m on usic week the ends !

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Mimoody Blo ys!

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Join us inside the café or out on the patio for safe and secure dining. Discover the joy of authentic Louisiana style cooking and our Old New Orleans Specialties!

Ask about Party Portions for take out too!

HOME DELIVERY:

1819 Osos Street

FREE PARKING (across from SLO railroad station)

San Luis-iana, CA 805.544.2100

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119 E. Clark Ave, Orcutt (805) 623-7111 · BelloForno.com

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DISPENSARY & CONSUMPTION LOUNGE 1101 E OCEAN AVENUE, LOMPOC ( 7 DAYS 8AM - 10PM )

V.I.P Membership Tuesday - Trivia Nights Wednesday - Food Trucks Friday - Live Music Saturday - Karaoke Sunday - Game Night Early access to VIP Deals Veterans & First Responders Great Rewards Program Awesome First Time Deals Clones & Seeds Pipes & Papers Price Match Educational Nights Free Events

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Since 2005

BAYSIDE CAFE In the MORRO BAY STATE PARK

- LUNCH -

HOMESTYLE HAMBURGER 1/3 lb. choice ground beef on a brioche bun.

CALAMARI STRIPS Squid strips in seasoned breading.

“CATCH OF THE DAY” SANDWICH Charbroiled filet of fish on a wheat bun.

SPINACH SALAD Tossed with almonds, dried cranberries & feta cheese, with a sweet, tangy, house-made dressing.

TRI-TIP BEEF SUB On a French roll.

Your favorite place in SLO...

CAESAR SALAD Original Caesar salad. You may add chicken, blackened or charbroiled salmon, or shrimp.

CLUB SANDWICH Ham, turkey, bacon on toasted whole wheat bread.

TUNA SANDWICH Dawn’s tuna salad on wheat bread.

CRAB CAKE SANDWICH Rock crab cake on a whole wheat bun.

CALIFORNIA CLAM CHOWDER Bayside Cafe clam chowder topped with our Bayside Cafe spicy, green chile soup.

FISH & CHIPS - Beer battered & crispy.

BURRITOS, TACOS, TOSTADAS & ENCHILADAS

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CHARBROILED SALMON Served with rice pilaf & vegetables.

SHRIMP SCAMPI Capers, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, green onions, with white wine butter & a dash of cream tossed with linguine.

SEAFOOD PASTA Scallops, clams, shrimp, lobster & assorted fresh fish in light mushroom basil cream sauce. Tossed with linguine.

COQUILLES ST. JACQUE Puff pastry topped with mushrooms & large scallops sauteed in sherry & cream. Served with rice pilaf.

BLACKENED AHI Pan seared served with ancho cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables.

GRILLED MANGO SPRING ROLLS Served with Asian dipping sauces.

BAYSIDE STEAMERS Clams, mussels, crab claws, scallops, lobster, & shrimp with white wine, lemon, & green onion. Enough for two.

TENDER SLOW ROASTED TRI-TIP Served with garlic mashed potatoes, with vegetables & creamed horseradish sauce.

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CHICKEN MARSALA 8 oz. boneless chicken breast topped with marsala mushroom cream sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables.

FRIED BRIE SALAD A wedge of breaded, deep-fried Brie on top of mixed greens, with fresh fruit, and candied pecans, served with balsamic vinaigrette.

SCALLOPS ON FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Topped with spicy scallion aioli.

Desserts Made In-House

... and drink!

10 State Park Rd., Morro Bay Bayside Cafe is open 7 days Monday-Wednesday: LUNCH ONLY 11am-3pm Thursday-Sunday: LUNCH 11am-3:30pm DINNER 4pm-8pm

(805) 772-1465 baysidecafe.com

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AWARDWINNING BAR & RESTAURANT 11 YEARS IN A ROW OPEN DAILY AT 11AM | HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-6PM

Enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks inside, on the patio or streetside “terrasse café”

@blacksheepslo Dine in, take out & delivery - call or order online 1117 Chorro St., SLO | 805.544.7433 | www.BlackSheepSlo.com

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San Luis Obispo County Winery of the Year 2021

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Owner and Academy Award Winning Editor Joel Cox

Our Award Winning Mystic Hills Malbec

YOU ARE LOVED Owner Joel Cox is an Academy Award-winning Film Editor who brings his professional and creative love of film to his wine. His meticulous and diligent eye for a well-crafted scene in a movie is brought to life in our beautiful, extraordinary wines that will surely captivate your palette and produce a memorable experience for you to embrace. Come taste and see how we experience wine and friends. Ask about our Wine Club too!

Mystic Hills Vineyard 79550 Watkins Lane, San Miguel, CA Complimentary wine tasting by appointment

Call today: 805.610.1099

MysticHillsVineyard.com

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Best View on the Bay!

Try Our Famous Variety of Eggs Benedict Breakfast Specials

Coffee

Pastries

Fresh Bread

Daily Specials for Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Featuring Local Wines & Beers Local Farm Fresh Ingredients Fresh Local Catch Joebella’s Roasted Organic Coffees

Voted Best Bakery 2021

Signature Cakes & Desserts

Open Fri–Sun 8am–1pm In the Creamery Marketplace 570 Higuera St., SLO

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Clam Chowder Bread Bowls Homemade Soups & Gourmet Sandwiches Steamed Clams Fish Tacos Angus Burgers Pasta Dishes

HOURS: 8am - 8pm Monday through Sunday Serving breakfast till 3pm, dinner till 8pm Dog Friendly · Casual Relaxed Atmosphere

699 Embarcadero, Morro Bay · 805-772-8988 Look for the blue umbrellas at Marina Square

Visit bistroonthebay.com for complete menu

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is a beautifully remodeled facility at the Santa Maria Fairpark

· Intimate weddings from 50 to 250 people · Reasonable rental rates & hours to dance late into the night · Warm paint color & wood flooring to begin your vision of the special day

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BU R G E R S FRI ES FALAFEL DWICHES N A S

"A great connection to local farmers, artisans, bakers, and chefs, and the quality or customer service couldn't be better!"

Use code 'MENUS10' for 10% off

Charlies 805-937-2779 320 E Clark Ave., Orcutt

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King Falafel 805-349-9164 1024 N Broadway, Santa Maria

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Fresh,Tasty, & Affordable

Bijou Bakery

Your Central Coast Gem

Espresso | Quiche | Pastries

ural great hes. ers, ch more! pecials.

Be Good to Yourself.

Custom orders via jeniece@bakerybijou.com

2407 S. Broadway, Santa Maria www.thenaturalcafe.com

(805) 937-2735

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222 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos

(805) 995-3669 · @bijou.bakery

Located on the Cass House property in Cayucos

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CAREERS START HERE Culinary Arts

www.hancockcollege.edu/cte

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Historic Grounds

Great Views

Dinners in the Century Room

Dinners in the Vintner’s Grill

Wine in The Cellar - Drinks in the Old English Tap Room

Drinks in the Vintner’s Lounge

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch

All you can eat Sunday Brunch · RSVP required

801 South Broadway, Santa Maria 805-928-7777

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@thehistoricsantamariainn

All you can eat Sunday Brunch · RSVP required

3455 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria 805-928-8000

@radissonhotelsantamaria

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