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“Don’t let that get you down,” says Matt Pearce, the owner of Old SLO BBQ Co. “It’s been a challenging time, but we’re going to make it through.”

It’s been tough, he said, dealing with the rapidfire rule changes associated with the pandemic, some staff turnover, interrupted supply chains, and a significant loss in revenue. But Old SLO BBQ has been trying to focus on the positive as they’ve pushed through the past several months and looks toward the future.

Through the turmoil, Old SLO BBQ has managed to keep its whole menu available and prices stable.

They have even added a couple of new items to appeal to a broader customer base and provide some more options for their regulars.

As the pandemic set in, they added a twoperson value meal to support their customers who might have unstable income during this time ($15 for pork or chicken, $20 for tri-tip). They also added a quinoa salad that has been a hit with catering clients for years. Corn, black beans, red peppers, and green onions are tossed with quinoa in a chili-lime vinaigrette to create a vegan-friendly menu item that also provides protein. To satisfy your sweet tooth, they recently launched a salted caramel brownie that’s to die for. And, last but not least, Old SLO BBQ added a gluten free bun option to make a sandwich out of your favorite BBQ meat.

Pair it with one of their savory or sweet sauces on the side for the perfect lunchtime meal.

In addition to serving up the culturally significant cuisine that Old SLO BBQ is known for, Old SLO BBQ is also actively participating in the community’s recovery by supporting local organizations and the people that call SLO home.

Early in the pandemic, the restaurant created a pay-it-forward meal program, where customers could pay $5 for a meal that would be given to someone in need. By the end of the program, Old SLO BBQ had served over 2,000 meals, no questions asked. Everyone from frontline workers to the recently unemployed, from families in need to the homeless person unable to find a hot meal.

One moment in particular had a large impact on Pearce: A homeless man walked up to him one morning and gave him $20 to put toward pay-it-forward program meals. The man said he

had benefitted from the meal program and had just come into some money so he wanted to share it with others who needed it.

“A lot of our customers would specifically give to the program because they knew it was benefitting the transient and homeless people,” Pearce said.

“This group of people was dramatically impacted when the rest of us were not leaving our homes due to the shelter in place orders. The opportunity to ask people for money on the street disappeared when there was no one out on the street to ask.”

SLO County’s movement into less restrictive tiers of California’s guidelines is a good sign for the future, Pearce said. Reopening inside dining is a cue for the public that it’s safer to eat out than it was.

Both restaurants are following all COVID-19 guidelines and are socially distanced inside and out with rigorous sanitation practices and available hand sanitizer at all of the major touch-points.

Currently, he said, their patio at the Marigold Center can seat around 30 people and their downtown SLO location has about 50 seats outside.

Inside, Pearce said the tables are spaced out to keep the six-foot distancing regulations. This allows about 20 percent dining capacity and will likely stay that way as long as the social distance rules are in place. “Realistically people don’t want to sit inside right now, the last tables to be sat at are the tables that are inside,” Pearce said.

The most important message the restaurant has tried to convey during the coronavirus pandemic is one of positivity and hope. In addition to the pay-it-forward meal program, Old SLO BBQ was able to donate $1,000 to the FFA/4H Buyer’s Coalition in August. Through September and October, the restaurant is collecting donations to support the California Fire Foundation through a donate-your-change program. Pearce said they were on track to donate close to $1,000 to support people impacted by California’s recent fires as well. In November, Old SLO BBQ is launching their Toys for Tots drive (Bring a $10 unwrapped toy to donate and get $5 OFF your meal!). And, in November and December, the restaurant is going to raise funds for the Family Care Network.

Through this holiday season, Old SLO BBQ is “focusing our community donations on families and those in need,” Pearce said. “We’re trying to focus on the things that matter and not let other stuff get us down. We’ll make it through this.” ❉

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t’s an age-old question: What is the best, most delicious method of grilling meats and vegetables?

While there is no definitive answer, of course, chef Steven Smeets is inviting you to spend a night (or meal) at the SeaVenture Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach to taste what’s coming out of his new Italian all-charcoal grill oven.

Just installed at the oceanfront restaurant, the Kopa grill—the first of its kind in a California eatery—heats to 800 degrees and delivers a perfect sear while adding the tastiest of flavors to its contents.

“It imparts a really nice smoky flavor and gets that crusty sear on the steaks and pretty much anything you put in there,” Smeets said. “It’s a unique piece.”

SeaVenture’s grill is just its latest new offering in a time of major change for all restaurants adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic.

Smeets, who joined SeaVenture about four months ago, moving from Apple Farm Inn in San Luis Obispo, said the restaurant is lucky to have two large outdoor patio areas to safely seat guests and “huge” sliding glass doors to ventilate its indoor space.

With Pismo Beach and the Pacific Ocean as your view, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more idyllic place to spend a brunch, lunch, or dinner out these days. Even in chillier weather, the third-floor space has enough heaters to keep everyone warm through the evening. Smeets said the hotel has received lots of positive feedback about its COVID-19 protocols, which include ubiquitous masks, sanitation, and social distancing.

“We’re getting a lot of good reviews about how safe people feel when they come to eat,” Smeets said. “We definitely want to keep the windows and doors open to keep everyone happy and safe.” “Plus our guests appreciate what we’ve done to keep them safe while dining both outside on our patios and inside as well.”

While SeaVenture’s restaurant seating may look different, it continues to provide top-notch, Central Coast-inspired cuisine in a classic atmosphere. Among the fall menu offerings

are a beet salad, with two varieties of beets, “presented in a really beautiful way” with mixed greens, goat cheese, and toasted hazelnuts, and the Wagyu tri-tip carpaccio, a “rich and fatty” beef dish served with crispy capers, arugula, shaved parmesan, smoked tomato, and fresh-shaved horseradish. The latter is a great choice for tasting the delicious effects of Smeets’ new Italian grill oven.

“We slow-cook it so the fat has a chance to kind of tenderize and then we sear it on the outside in that charcoal oven to get a really nice smoky intense sear,” Smeets said. “The beef is still pretty much rare on the inside, but then it’s got that smoky outer rim.”

As he prepares a menu described as Central Coast cuisine, Smeets always looks to source locally and sustainably. He has local farmers who deliver food directly to the restaurant and sources all of his meat and seafood from quality vendors. The “Mary’s chicken” entrée dish, which comes with risotto and vegetables, is made using a free-range chicken that’s butchered in house. Of course, Central Coast wines are predominantly featured as well.

“We’re seasonally driven,” the chef explained. “We source sustainably farmraised or wild caught fish that have good eco-ratings, as well as our beef.”

One big draw for SeaVenture is its unique and charming atmosphere. Situated a few blocks south of the hustle and bustle of Pismo’s Pomeroy Avenue, Smeets said the restaurant has a nostalgic, classic, and casual feel to it— where nobody feels over- or underdressed.

“You could have a business luncheon where everyone’s in suits sitting right next to a table where a hotel guest comes up in their board shorts and flip flops. It has that beachy feel,” Smeets said. “There’s no pretentiousness— we’re very causal and the food quality matches that of a finer dining restaurant.”

Now that Pismo Beach has completed its pier and plaza renovation project, now it is a the perfect time to book a visit to SeaVenture. Don’t forget to make a reservation first and bring a jacket. And bring your swimsuit—if not for the beach, then for the hot tubs included on many of the hotel room decks. ❉

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Ragged Point offers beautiful private accommodations and 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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Lox Plate Beet-cured salmon, capers, sliced tomato, red onion, and hard-boiled egg, with a toasted bagel and dill cream cheese. $16

Caesar Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce with shaved Parmesan cheese, house made croutons and cream Caesar dressing

Breakfast Parfait Layers of fresh berries, strawberry yogurt, plain yogurt, and chunks of crunchy granola. $10

Crunchy Mandarin Baby kale, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, mandarin oranges, chicken, and snap peas tossed in an Asian dressing, with crispy noodles, roasted cashews, and green onions. $18 Ragged Point Burger 1/2 lb angus beef patty on a sesame brioche bun, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Add cheese, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, avocado, bacon or 1 egg.

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. $14 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. $12 Big Sur Omelet Bay shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese, topped with sliced avocado. Served with breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, and toast. $16

STARTERS Walnut Chicken Walnut-crusted chicken breast with kumquat jam, red jalapeño oil, and micro cilantro. $13 Albacore Slider Albacore patties, black bean purée, corn slaw, tomato, and onion, with avocado-lime crema. $16 Pumpkin Tart Pumpkin-goat cheese mousse piped over sautéed spinach and forest mushrooms in a flaky phyllo cup. Topped with crisp sage leaves and white truffle oil. $12

Curry Chicken Roll Curried chicken salad, sliced tomato, red onion, baby arugula, and shaved cucumber rolled in grilled naan bread.$16

SPECIALTIES New York Grilled New York strip, buttered fava beans, and grilled Yukon gold potato rounds with an ancho-molasses demi-glaze. $32 Chicken A skin-on roasted chicken breast with sage marble potatoes, vegetable tian, an asparagus gelée, and glace de poulet. $28 Big Sur A 4-ounce beef tenderloin and fresh diver scallops, pan-roasted, and served with Lyonnaise potatoes, asparagus tips, a Chianti demi-glaze, and roasted cauliflower and corn relish. $46

Soup of the Day Our chef’s freshly made soup of the day in a cup, bowl or bread bowl.

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t took six years, but Paso Robles’ Krobar Craft Distillery persevered.

“At the Paso location, we always knew we were restricted to the space and couldn’t grow unless we found an additional space.

So we started looking for a space in San Luis Obispo in 2014,” co-owner Steve Kroener said.

After two collaborations fell through, Krobar hooked up with Central Coast Brewing (CCB) and found space in a new building on the same lot as brewery’s second location on Higuera Street. Kroener said Krobar was hoping to be in by the end of October 2020, and was super excited to finally make that dream a reality.

“This tasting room is a little bit bigger than what we have in Paso. The production area is twice the size,” he said. “We’re going to focus on the brown spirits in SLO and keep the northern property for gins, vodkas, brandies, and the more specialty stuff.”

One of San Luis Obispo County’s original craft distilleries, Krobar came to life in 2010 as an LLC, receiving its license from the state of California in 2012. Distilling their first rye whiskey around the same time, Kroener and his partner in spirits, Joe Barton, put their first bottles of brown spirits on the shelf about 18 months later.

Kroener and Barton started at their family wineries in 1995, Silver Horse Winery and Grey Wolf Cellars/Barton Family Wines, respectively. As they transitioned into taking over winery operations from their families in the 2000’s, Kroener said they were both ready for something new.

“We just wanted to do something a little different,” Kroener said. “At the time, there were no true distilleries in SLO County.

Now, SLO County has 14 distilleries and a burgeoning craft cocktail scene that prides itself on using locally crafted spirits. And according to New Times readers, Krobar is one of the best. Krobar won Best Distillery in 2020’s annual Best of SLO County readers’ poll. The distillery also picked up the Paso Wine Country Alliance’s Good Neighbor Award in 2020 for its quick pivot to hand sanitizer

production early in the COVID-19 pandemic, donating hundreds of bottles to local first responders.

Krobar’s most popular spirits are its Rye Whiskey and Bourbon. The whiskey is 100 percent rye grain—95 percent rye and 5 percent malted rye—while the bourbon is 73 percent corn, 21 percent rye, and 8 percent malted barley. The rye is a bit spicier, and the bourbon is a bit sweeter. Both are aged for a minimum of four years, Kroener said, which gives them a smooth profile.

Those brown spirits (and others) will take over Higuera Street, just south of Madonna, in a still that more than quadruples the amount of spirits Krobar can produce. Kroener said they can distill up to 25 gallons a week of whiskey in Paso, while it will be 53 gallons (a full barrel) a day in SLO. “So it’s massive for us,” he said.

Clear and specialty spirits such as the Pink Gin—which utilizes the distillery’s original 12-botanical gin recipe steeped with some elderberry and orange peel after distillation—will keep its home in Paso.

“It’s delicioso,” Kroener said. “It does have the juniper tone to it, but it’s more citrus and fruit/floral forward.”

Which makes for good cocktails, which there will be plenty served out of Krobar’s new spot next to CCB. Traditional cocktails, such as the old fashioned, will take a seat next to a slew of crafty cocktails served up with some of Krobar’s craft bitters such as toasted walnut, absinthe, ollaliberry, and rye barrel.

A couple of Traeger’s outside will anchor the distillery’s food menu with briskets, tri-tips, and chicken dished out alongside salads, flatbreads, and tapas. If someone is looking for something a little heartier, they can grab something off of CCB’s menu next door and bring it over, Kroener said.

“Our menu is going to be paired toward cocktails,” he said. Tasty food to go along with fabulous cocktails and spirit tastings.

Stay up-to-date on Krobar’s latest by following them on Facebook and Instagram or visiting krobardistillery.com. ❉

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Winemakers of tomorrow

By Malea Martin

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or students enrolled in Allan Hancock College’s Viticulture and Enology Program, learning isn’t limited to the classroom.

“Today, we started at 6:30 a.m.,” Hancock Viticulture and Enology Program Coordinator Alfredo Koch said on a Wednesday afternoon in October. “We went to the vineyard, and normally we have a few students harvesting. We harvest, and then the other students continue working at the winery, processing the grapes.”

Many students enter the program directly from high school as full-time students, Koch said, but others are working in the industry, so they take one or two courses.

The beauty of Hancock’s Viticulture and Enology Program is that it’s flexible.

With a vineyard and winery on campus, students get to experience all aspects of viticulture (the science of growing grapes) and enology (the science of making wine) in one place. From growing, to harvesting, to wine marketing and sales, students receive a holistic, multidisciplinary education.

“The students can learn from our instructors, who have masters’ and PhDs, but they have also worked in the industry,” Koch said. “All of us can convey the real experience from working at vineyards, wineries, all over. Some have close to 40 years of experience.”

Students who graduate from the program can go straight into the industry or can continue their education at a four-year university. Koch said many of his students go on to attend Cal Poly, UC Davis, or Fresno State.

Nic Tasca, a viticulture program graduate and current co-president of the student Viticulture Club at Hancock, graduated with his viticulture associate degree in 2019. He loved the experience so much that now he’s pursuing another degree in agricultural science at Hancock and continues to be involved with the viticulture and enology program.

“I meet people in the area and talk to people who come to our tastings. I always encourage them to take one class and say, ‘You’re going to meet so many great people,’” Tasca said. “The instructors here are willing to meet with you in their office hours and actually talk. They really want to see the students succeed.”

For students who wish to experience another country’s winemaking techniques, Hancock partners with the University of Bordeaux in France.

“We have an agreement so our students can actually finish their degree and get their bachelor’s in France if they want to,” Koch said. “It’s maybe one of the largest universities in the world for wine and viticulture.”

But students don’t have to leave the country to get that international taste.

“We have visiting professors from Australia, France, Spain, to teach how we do things in other places,” Koch said. “It’s great to get exposure from different areas.”

The Viticulture and Enology Program is also distinguished by its cutting edge winemaking technology, which includes a focus on sustainability—decreased pesticide use and organic/biodynamic farming.

Like any college program, the pandemic has forced Hancock’s viticulture and enology classes to adapt to a new normal.

But Koch said he and his fellow instructors are learning to take the changes in stride.

“For instance this morning, when the harvest got together, I was taking pictures and videos so I could show the online class later,” Koch said.

Despite the pandemic, Hancock continues to churn out award winning wines: Koch said that Wine Enthusiast Magazine recently gave top-notch scores to six of the program’s wines, which can be purchased at hancockcollege.edu/ winery/. ❉

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A Taste of France NOW ON MAIN STREET IN MORRO BAY! @ The Creamery

Coffee Pastries Fresh Bread Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Daily Specials Custom Cakes Signature Desserts

All of our breads, pastries, cakes and cookies are made by hand using the highest quality ingredients we can source We also offer breakfast and lunch fare as well as gourmet coffee and tea from French Truck Coffee Roasters out of New Orleans, LA Custom orders and courtyard seating available

Gourmet Gifts, Gadgets & Greener Cleaning Supplies For all your home and dorm cooking needs Visit us in our new location at 870 Main Street in Morro Bay or Online at TheHermitCrab.Shop **Contactless pickup and delivery available!**

Open Wed–Sun 8am–2pm

MORRO BAY’S KITCHEN GADGET BOUTIQUE

Creamery Marketplace 570 Higuera St., SLO

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www.TheHermitCrab.Shop @TheHermitCrabMorroBay

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Clam Chowder Bread Bowls Homemade Soups & Gourmet Sandwiches Steamed Clams Fish Tacos Angus Burgers Pasta Dishes Featuring Local Wines & Beers Local Farm Fresh Ingredients Fresh Local Catch Joebella’s Roasted Organic Coffees

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BREAKFAST 8 - 11:30am DINNER 5 - 8:30pm SECRET GARDEN Daily 3 - 7pm

FROM OUR CHEF’S GARDEN TO YOUR PLATE Chef Edward Ruiz and Farmer Haley Trengove have curated a truly unique experience for The Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa. While “Farm to Table, Farm to Fork have become a popular overused phrases, Chef Eddie and his crew pride themselves on delivering the essence of its true intention.

Located on the SMSR grounds just over the iconic Sycamore bridge, you’ll find the entrance to the Chef’s Garden, where Farmer Haley can be spotted working between the rows harvesting the produce that will end up on well thought out dishes at the Gardens of Avila Restaurant every day.

Chef Eddie and Haley meet often to discuss what crops are coming to maturity. The culmination of their threeyear culinary partnership has produced menus that are developed and dictated by the growing season.

Chef Eddie transforms the organic, pesticide-free produce and edible flowers Haley produces from the 1-acre farm.

From Garden Vegetable Tempura to his signature Sous Vide Fried Chicken, Chef Eddie combines traditional and modern cooking techniques to create a fresh and enticing option for all. Come and enjoy the bounty and culinary treats created for your pleasure at the Gardens of Avila Restaurant.

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Novo Restaurant & Lounge

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Rooster Creek Tavern (805) 489-2509 roostercreektavern.com

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Ember Restaurant

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Firestone Grill

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BEST ITALIAN FOOD

Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica

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Tacos De Acapulco (805) 543-9100

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Shalimar (805) 781-0766 shalimarslo.com

(805) 773-4653 splashcafe.com

(805) 285-2473 oldsanluisbbq.com

Jocko’s Steakhouse

(805) 541-3488

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Louisa’s Place

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BEST NEW RESTAURANT OF 2019

BEST POKE

Farmhouse Corner Market (805) 485-7900 farmhouseslo.com

Poke Chef

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BEST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD

(805) 784-2433 madonnainn.com

BEST DESSERT

Madonna Inn (805) 784-2433 madonnainn.com

BEST DELI

Lincoln Market & Deli

BEST MEAL TO TREAT YOURSELF

Ember Restaurant (805) 474-7700 emberwoodfire.com

BEST FISH MARKET

Giovanni’s Fish Market 1-877-552-4467 giovannisfishmarket.com

BEST BUTCHER

Arroyo Grande Meat Company and Village Butcher Shop (805) 489-2693 agmeatcompany.com

BEST FOOD TRUCK

The Grilled Cheese Incident (805) 602-1380

BEST RESTAURANT FOR A FIRST DATE

Novo Restaurant & Lounge

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BEST FARM/PRODUCE STAND

Novo Restuarant & Lounge (805) 543-3986 novorestaurant.com

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

Farmhouse Corner Market (805) 485-7900 farmhouseslo.com

BEST BAGEL

House of Bagels

Rutiz Farms

rutizfarms.com

BEST COFFEE SHOP

Scout Coffee

(805) 439-2175 scoutcoffee.com

BEST GROCERY STORE

California Fresh Market

(805) 250-1425 californiafreshmarket.com

(805) 594-1818 houseofbagelscc.com

BEST CHEESE SHOP

BEST SANDWICH

(805) 226-5530 vivantfinecheese.com

High Street Deli

Vivant

(805) 541-4738 highstdeli.com

BEST COFFEE ROASTER

(805) 439-1999 eatpetra.com

BEST CHEAP EATS

(805) 541-1186 coastalpeakscoffee.com

BEST WEEKEND BRUNCH

BEST FRIED CHICKEN

Ventana Grill

The Spoon Trade

(805) 783-1001 firestonegrill.com

BEST BREAKFAST BURRITO

Frank’s Famous Hot Dogs (805) 541-3488

(805) 773-0000 ventanagrill.com

Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill

(805) 904-6773 thespoontrade.com

Firestone Grill

Coastal Peaks

BEST MAC & CHEESE

Black Sheep Bar & Grill (805) 544-7433 blacksheepslo.com

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Autry Cellars

Autry Cellars is proud to be 1 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.

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

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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.

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

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Peloton Cellars

Peloton Cellars cultivates only the finest quality fruit from small-lot, sustainably farmed vineyards. Our meticulously self-farmed vineyards produce wines with intense focus and natural balance. It’s our mission to make quality wines that are a pleasure to drink any night of the week and enjoy with any meal. From our well-balanced reds to our crisp, aromatic white varietals, we pour our knowledge & passion for making great wine into every bottle.

470 Front Street, Avila Beach Hours: Fri-Mon 12-6pm 805-627-1080 · pelotoncellars.com

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Sans Liege Wines

Open daily and conveniently located off Highway 101, the Sans Liege Tasting Room in Downtown Pismo Beach is home to wines from the best vineyards on the Central Coast. Winemaker Curt Schalchlin crafts the small-production Rhone varietals and blends of Sans Liege as well the wider array of pure varietals expressed in his second label, Groundwork. The inviting tasting room space gives enthusiasts and wanderers the opportunity to enjoy these sought-after wines by the flight, glass or bottle.

870 Price Street, Pismo Beach Hours: Sun-Thurs 12-6pm, Fri-Sat 12-7pm 805-773-2770 · sansliege.com

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Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines

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 now feature lite snacks from Spoon Trade, Cider on tap and corn hole. Visit us to experience our limited production, estate grown, hand-crafted wines: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pino Gris, Albarino, and “Pet Nat.” 550 First Street, Unit A, Avila Beach Hours: Open 7 days a week 12-6pm 805-459-9595 · sinorlavallee.com

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Talley Vineyards

Since 1986, the Talley family has been growing and making estate wines on California’s San Luis Obispo Coast. Classic in character yet lively in spirit, we craft Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that are true expressions of our estate vineyards. Make an appointment to enjoy a seated tasting or tour experience on the grounds of our working farm and vineyard. Discover Talley Vineyards and world class wines.

3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande Hours: Tasting by appointment, daily 805-489-0446 · talleyvineyards.com

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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 Pacific-influenced Central Coast. Featuring organic and biodynamic wines specializing in Rhone, Burgundy and Spanish varietals.

134-A West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande Hours: Open 7 days a week 805-270-4900 · verdadwine.com

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Wolff Vineyards

Celebrating 20 Years 2000-2020

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.

All 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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UNAPOLOGETICALLY BOURBON

Hazelnut | Pistachio | Pecan | Pecan Barrel Strength

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!

You are loved.

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79550 Watkins Lane, San Miguel, CA Private tasting by appointment only Call today: 805.610.1099

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Chronic Cellars

Madeline’s Wine Tasting Room

The concept of Chronic Cellars came about during the harvest in 2004.

We had used the term “The Chronic” to describe likable objects before, but we had never considered it a suitable descriptor for wine. One evening we laughed about the idea of a wine that targeted a casual lifestyle. From dream to reality, our first wines went public in 2008. Stop by and try our handcrafted wines in a fun and casual atmosphere.

For more than 20 years, Madeline’s in Cambria, caters to wine lovers by serving wines from small production boutique wineries of the Central Coast as well as hard-to-find vintages from around the world, including our premier Madeline’s Cellar wines created with Jeff Branco. Come visit Madeline’s and find our well-stocked tasting room full of what you just can’t get in the larger groceries and discount stores. Visit our award-winning restaurant next door for delicious wine pairings, too!

2020 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm 805-237-7848 · chroniccellars.com

788 Main Street, Cambria Hours: Open daily 11am-5pm 805-927-0990 · 805-927-4175 · madelinescambria.com

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Mystic Hills Vineyard

Red Soles Winery & Distillery

Mystic Hills Vineyard is a boutique, family-owned vineyard nestled in the beautiful rolling hills outside of Paso Robles. Owner Joel Cox is an Academy Award-winning film editor who brings his professional and creative love of film to his wine. Joel, Judy, and their family focus on sustainability while creating a unique tasting experience.

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

79550 Watkins Lane, San Miguel Hours: Tasting by appointment only 805-610-1099 · mystichillsvineyard.com · info@mystichillsvineyard.com

3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles Hours: Open daily 11am-5pm. Tasting by appointment only.

805-226-9898 · redsoleswinery.com · info@redsoleswinery.com

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STANGER

“No live music, no entertainment, no food, no fun–just ultra-premium wines!” Owner Roger Janakus, STANGER descendant from France’s Alsace region, is known for his reserve wines from the “Willow Creek District” of Paso Robles. Acclaimed by wine critics alike, STANGER reserve wines are a must on any wine tasting “to do” list. Come to the “Old World Style” tasting room at the Creston House (Vacation Rental) where the owner or winemaker is often there to make your visit a memorable one.

5225 Hwy 41 (at Creston Road), Paso Robles Hours: Tasting room open Fri 4-8pm, Sat/Sun 11am-5pm, or by appt.

Call or text Roger 630-461-8602 · stangervineyards.com

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Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard

Casa Cassara Winery is a small family owned and operated business. The Cassara Family currently grows Pinot Noir, Grenache and Syrah on their Estate Vineyard located in the Sta. Rita Hills. We are a small winery producing about 1200 cases per year at our facility in Buellton by winemaker Mikael Siqouin. Come by our Tasting Room which is kid and dog friendly, meet Dan and Bridget Cassara, and enjoy the family atmosphere and knowledgeable staff.

1607 Mission Drive, Suite 112, Solvang (parking lot behind building) Hours: Open Sun-Thu 12-6pm, Fri & Sat 12-7:30pm 805-688-8691 · ccwinery.com

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FOXEN Vineyard & Winery

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

2 for 1 tasting when mentioning this ad 7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria Hours: Tastings available by reservation 805-937-4251 · foxenvineyard.com

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Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

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 three 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.

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

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