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@Bites offers Vietnamese cuisine with a western fusion touch that perfects the balance between fresh herbs and meats and a selective use of spices [10]

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of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Springs Resort [14]; Vic’s Cafe, one of the oldest diners in SLO County [18]; a mix of cultures inspiring Mistura’s Peruvian cuisine [47]; two Old SLO BBQ locations offering distinct experiences [26]; the Wild West of woodfired pizza at Della’s [30]; the Vietnamese family behind @ bites [36]; edibles that are right for you at The Roots Dispensary [40]; Allan Hancock College's viticulture program [44]; and the world of cannabutter that the Natural Healing Center offers [22].

s the morning chill settles into a new rhythm with afternoon warmth, fall embraces the Central Coast, the slippers come out, and the flavor of local menus starts to change. Bars, restaurants, farm stands, and more are adjusting to the weather’s nuances and so are you. Our annual Fall/Winter Menus can help those taste buds realign with the season. Explore the promise of local, organic, seasonal produce at the Avocado Shack [10]; the bounty that feeds Gardens

Vic’s Cafe

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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!

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About Mama!

“Mama,” Chef Nico’s Mom, is our pastry chef. She started baking since she was a little girl in Italy, the traditional way— by hand. She continues whipping up baked goods by hand for nearly 53 years.

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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 THE CONCEPT influences that embody country’s cuisine.

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Fruity Fall Sangria BOTH TANGY AND SWEET, THIS ALCOHOL-FREE FRUITY FALL SANGRIA COMBINES CRANBERRY RASPBERRY JUICE WITH ORANGE JUICE AND FRESH-PRESSED ROSEMARY CITRUS JUICES FOR A LIGHT AND REFRESHING DRINKING EXPERIENCE. Prepare the sangria as a large batch, but make sure to dose each drink individually for consistent dosing, add a splash of club soda for a light sparkle on the palate, then garnish before serving.

ingredients: - 2 capfuls of Good Stuff™ cannabis-infused Raspberry Lemonade (dose each drink individually) (4 mg of Sativa Energy) (1 capful = 2 teaspoons = 2 mg of THC) - 2 Oranges

- 2 Limes

- 1 cup pulp-free orange juice

- Club soda

- 4-5 Medium Strawberries, Sliced

- 1/2 Cup raspberries

- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, pulp removed

- 4 Cups cranberry raspberry juice

- Lime wheel, floating raspberries, strawberry slices, and rosemary leafs to garnish

Target dose: 4 mg THC = 2 capfuls

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Begin by preparing the fruit. Slice the oranges and limes into rounds, leaving the peel on. Add the citrus to the bottom of a serving pitcher, then add strawberries and raspberries. Top with cranberry raspberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice. Stir to combine then let the sangria chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. The longer the sangria rests, the better the flavor as the juices and fruits soak in the flavors!

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he Avocado Shack in Morro Bay stocks more than avocados— although it definitely has plenty of those on hand year-round.

“We are going all organic. We are making that commitment to the community, and this is your next generation of organic farmers, right here,” owner Michael Wolfe said as Andy O’Brien from Surfside Farm pulled into the parking lot. “We want to get the message out that we’re going that extra mile, as it should be.”

Surfside Farm, located just inland from Morro Bay, planted 5,000 strawberry plants for the Avocado Shack this last year, Wolfe said. It’s a true local partnership. O’Brien pulled tomatoes, strawberries, and melons out of his van, carrying them over to a section of the shack dedicated to Surfside.

The goal, Wolfe said, is to build a direct pipeline to local produce, cut out the middle man, and develop relationships with the farmers and suppliers who he sources from. That way, he can feel good about the way the farmers he sources from treat the land, his carbon footprint, and the quality of the produce that lands in his customers’ hands.

Ultimately, he wants the Avocado Shack filled with produce grown no more than 40 miles from the shop. Why? “It’s fresher. And you’re seeing it right in front of you now. He [O’Brien] picked these a couple of hours ago,” Wood said.

“It’s more nutritious. It just tastes better, because they can pick things riper for us.

If things have to be transported, they have to pick them greener.”

And Wolfe should know. He 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 Willams 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.

Wolfe is now stocking his own shelves.

In addition to produce, the Avocado Shock has organic groceries such as Santa Cruz peanut butter, Muir Glen tomato sauce, Baba Small Batch hummus, and Straus Creamery dairy products. And the year-round avocados in his store are often grown in the hills along the coast, including Hass avocados from Hearst Ranch north of Cambria and Traceland Organic from Cayucos.

Ron and Gail Trace from Traceland brought avocados into his shop last year and told him about their farm—that it was organic and sustainably farmed— so he went out to the farm and walked all through their orchards.

“I wanted to see for myself,” Wolfe said.

“The land’s being handled correctly. It’s a sustainable farm. They’re not just talking.”

His relationship with Traceland, similar to all of his relationships, is deeper than those avocados. Etto Pastifico, for instance, comes over from Paso Robles once a week to sell him pasta. And while there, Etto picks up produce, some of which Tracland grows specifically for Etto, Wolfe said. This includes squash blossoms, edible flowers, and chard.

“The point is we’re connecting all these dots. So [Etto’s] able to get things that [Etto] really wouldn’t be able to get anywhere,” Wolf said. “To me, it’s just really cool to be able to pull it off, and everybody’s happy.” ❉

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he cool thing about the Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is the garden that feeds the menu.

Just a short walk over the bridge, corn, tomatoes, squash, green beans, peppers, radishes, pumpkins, and more ripen in rows tended by Oscar, who works with Executive Chef Edward Ruiz and Secret Garden tender Cory Lund (who works in human resources) to keep both the restaurant at the resort and the produce stand next to the Bob Jones Trail stocked with fresh vegetables.

You can buy flower bouquets and produce from the Secret Garden trailer, which is set beneath the trees right next to the resort’s garden, or head into Gardens of Avila to see that produce used at its brightest.

“Keeping it simple is where it’s at for me,” Ruiz said, “kind of letting the vegetables speak for themselves and highlighting the taste and really the freshness of it.”

This includes the Maize Tostado— roasted corn with spicy aioli, queso fresco, chili powder, lime, and microgreens—and flash fried Brussels sprouts with garlic aioli, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, and toasted almonds.

As to be expected, some of the menu items change seasonally based on what’s ready for harvest. At the tail end of summer, Ruiz was plating up pappardellestyle pasta, made fresh daily, with garlic cream sauce, shrimp, and veggies from the garden (green beans, corn, zucchini, squash, cherry tomatoes, and spinach).

For fall, he was thinking about processing the remainder of the garden’s tomatoes into a sauce that can be used for something like a bolognese.

Ruiz said the fresh vegetables he’s able to use on the menu remind him of how his Grandma would cook for him and his cousins.

“She grew up on this strawberry ranch … and we always had fresh fruits and veggies,” he said. “A lot of my stuff is from there, ... and everything she made would come fresh from her garden—soups with zucchini and squash, roasted tomatoes.”

He added that some of the ingredients he works with are also from local producers, such as the Morro Bay oyster mushrooms, which are battered in Cajun buttermilk, deep fried, and served with Sriracha aioli.

Gardens of Avila’s kitchen also plates up pastries, muffins, and salads for the Secret Garden’s refurbished trailer as well as an artisan cheese plate with fresh fruit, honeycomb, and housemade crostinis. You can grab one of those things to nosh on, shop for fresh produce, and grab an adult beverage or kombucha while you relax at one of the tables next to the chef’s garden.

With cornhole available and games on each table, it’s also a good spot for the kids to run around, Lund said, and on Thursdays, the Secret Garden sometimes has live music.

Right now, there’s tomatoes, beets, carrots, jalepeños, poblano peppers, sunflower seeds, and lettuce alongside the flower bundles. And the pumpkins are growing and will be ready for harvest just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

“Everything comes from the garden.

I try to use everything that’s in there, if possible,” Lund said. “A couple of times a week, I go out there and work with Oscar—our head farmer—to figure out what I need and what to harvest and get what needs to go in to the stand.” ❉

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BREAKFAST FLORENTINE SANDWICH Fresh sautéed spinach and grilled tomatoes piled on grilled whole wheat bread with two eggs any style and Swiss cheese makes a delicious breakfast.

CHICKEN FRIED BISCUIT-WICH We hope you brought your appetite for this one! A sandwich sized chicken fried steak with bacon, cheddar cheese and country gravy sandwiched between a homemade buttermilk biscuit.

LUNCH RODEO BURGER Yee haw! This classic burger is topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, onion rings and BBQ sauce.

805 CHICKEN MELT The best chicken sandwich in town! BBQ’d chicken breast on grilled sourdough with cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, grilled tomatoes, our signature 805 onions and avocado finish off this house special.

CHICKEN COBB SALAD Fresh greens topped with BBQ chicken breast, bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, green onions, bleu cheese crumbles and avocado.

DINNER RIB EYE 14 oz. Rib Eye Steak BABY BACK RIBS Oak BBQ’d and basted in our homemade BBQ sauce. Full or ½ Rack.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Tender steak hand breaded and fried on the griddle. Served with country gravy.

Restaurant and Bakery Sun - Tues 7am - 2pm | Wed - Sat 7am - 8pm Locally owned and operated

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VIC’S CAFE

Treebones Resort in South Big Sur

Unique Yurt Lodging and Two Restaurants

A Paso institution

By Chrystal Ship

“Taste another world nearby”

30 min. drive North of Hearst Castle on Hwy 1

Lunch Daily

Noon–2pm Ocean View Appetizer Menu on outside bar starting at 4:30pm daily Inside Dining 6–8:30pm nightly

Offering farm to table cuisine with greens and vegetables harvested daily from our on site garden.

WILD COAST SUSHI BAR We offer an “Omakase”, coursed out meal designed by the Chef. $140 pp Sushi seatings by reservation only Sushi open Wednesday - Sunday March through mid December

Call week-of to check availability Front Desk 805-927-2390 First priority to stay-over guests

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riginally opened in 1942, Vic’s Cafe celebrates 80 years as a fixture on Paso Robles’ 13th Street in 2022.

In those eight decades, the diner has had three owners and two locations.

After original owner Vic Buckley passed away in 1972, Larry and Janet Eastwood took over, moving the diner into the larger space directly next door to its first home in 1973—where it continues to serve classic diner fare for breakfast and lunch including eggs, hash browns, pies, reubens, and more.

Three years ago, Dee Aud and Brett Skinner took over Vic’s, keeping the vibe and fan favorites much the same as they’ve been for years. Booths on one side, low bar on the other, nostalgia in the middle, and pies in the cooler.

“There’s a lot of high end [in Paso]— and there’s a lot of room for that kind of food—but I think these kinds of places are dying out,” she said, adding that she and her husband Brett Skinner have revamped part of the menu. “We took a lot of the favorites that Larry was serving, and probably Vic before him, and kind of updated it for modern times.”

Skinner and Aud dish up food that’s fresh and made from scratch daily, such as the sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast or the brown gravy and meatloaf for lunch. She highlighted the gluten-free options, which the couple expanded, in part, due to the celiac disease running in Skinner’s family.

“We make our own gluten-free Johnny cakes; it’s a buckwheat pancake,” Aud said. “My husband worked really hard on that, and people really like it.”

Salad dressing, buns, tortillas, pie crust,

and chocolate chip cookies are all gluten free. Vic’s sausages don’t have gluten filler in them either, which Aud said is pretty unusual. The gluten-free bread has its own toaster, and those Johnny cakes have their own side of the grill, Aud said, to ensure there isn’t a trace of gluten in the food they plate for gluten-free customers.

Scrambles—such as the chorizo scramble: eggs with chorizo, bell pepper, onions, and jack or cheddar—come with hash browns or home fries and bread of your choice. Trainwrecks—such as the Goat on the Tracks: eggs, Italian sausage, feta, black olives, and green onions—are scrambled with hash browns.

Aud said Vic’s is one of the only places still selling things like liver and onions or trout for breakfast.

“I’ve had people order liver and onions at 7 o’clock in the morning,” she said.

But breakfast is only half of the menu.

Skinner and Aud have expanded the lunch side of things, keeping favorites like the veggie pesto melt and openfaced sandwiches with turkey or meatloaf (smothered in gravy) and added new sandwiches such as the Italian Job – capicola, pastrami, chopped pepperoncinis, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.

Even with the changes Vic’s Cafe has experienced over the past 80 years, the spirit of one of the oldest diners in SLO County lives on. Occasionally that spirit even knocks over pots and pans or swipes a plate of food that’s ready to go out to a table, but he always leaves cash in the register.

“Really weird little tricks. It’s usually when you’re busy,” Aud said. “Since Larry’s still alive, it has to be Vic.” ❉

VIC’S CAFE 841 13th Street, Paso Robles

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Try Our Famous Variety of Eggs Benedict Breakfast Specials

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

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Award-Winning Breakfast & Lunch Since 1976 BEST OOFUNTY SLO C

OPEN DAILY 6am-3pm

964 HIGUERA ST. DOWNTOWN SLO 805.541.0227 · louisasplace.com

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A wood-fired pizza & gin joint downtown on 13th Street in beautiful Paso Robles Wine Country

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NATURAL HEALING CENTER

Best variety, deals, and convenience

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N “A must for a healthy & great tasting meal”

–Rachael Ray “Where to eat in San Luis Obispo”

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1121 Broad Street · San Luis Obispo bigskycafe.com · 805-545-5401

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atural Healing Center (NHC) offers a different deal every day of the week, so you never have to worry about missing out on the best cannabis prices.

Start the week right with ‘Medible Mondays’ and grab a deal on edible brands—either a percentage off or a BOGO—which switches every two weeks so you can try ’em all. Check out NHC’s website to see what the deal is this week.

If you miss Medible Monday, don’t fret: you can still score all the deals on Therapeutic Tuesdays, Pensday Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Flower Friday, and Dabberday Saturday.

Plus, special deals are available every day of the month: score 15 percent off edibles from certain brands, which rotate every two weeks. Check out the full range of special deals on NHC’s website.

On Therapeutic Tuesdays, switch up your THC consumption method with deals on capsules, tinctures, and topicals. On Thirsty Thursday, grab a great price on cannabis-infused beverages. Or, get a little bit of everything on Funday Sunday, where you can pick from any of the daily deals.

“We’ve always got a special offer for our customers,” said NHC owners Patrick Girgis and Valnette Garcia.

Girgis said one of NHC’s most soughtafter products is cannabutter, which can be used in a variety of cook-it-yourself recipes to add a little extra fun to your meal and make whatever edible you want. Girgis said customers get creative.

“You can branch out from dessert and incorporate it into savory dishes, too,” Girgis said. “Try a spaghetti dinner

with garlic bread, and use a bit of cannabutter on the bread.”

For the libation side of things, pick up a cannabis-infused beverage to whip up a mocktail. Garcia personally recommends Good Stuff Beverage Co.’s lemonades, a THC drink that you can incorporate into at-home beverages.

Lemonade flavors include honey, black cherry, and raspberry.

Whether it’s your first time dabbling in the edible side of cannabis or your 100th, NHC will meet you where you’re at and help you navigate their extensive selection in store.

“We take pride in our customer service,” Garcia said. “When a customer walks in the door, they’re greeted by our receptionist, who will ask for their ID and whether they’re a first-timer or returning.

Then we welcome them back and they’re able to walk around the store and browse until a budtender is ready. If you’re a first timer, our budtender will help you identify your needs and make recommendations.

If you’re returning, we’ll help you get the products you’re looking for. It’s always one-on-one service.”

If you’re looking to grab and go, order online and then come pick up at NHC’s flagship location in Grover Beach, or opt for curbside pick up.

If you arrive early, you can get 15 percent off storewide from 7 to 8 a.m. and 10 percent off from 8 to 9 a.m.

First-timer students, veterans, and seniors get 15 percent off, and 10 percent off when they return. All other first-time customers get 10 percent off their purchase, and everyone gets 10 percent off during happy hour from 2:20 to 4:20 p.m. every day. ❉

NATURAL HEALING CENTER

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Whiskey • BOURBON • GIN • VODKA • RUM KROBAR - SAN LUIS OBISPO

Distillery Tours | Spirit Flights | Cocktail Bar | FOOD See Website for Hours

KROBAR - PASO ROBLES Spirit Flights | Cocktails Thursday - Monday: 11am - 5pm

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‘BEST DISTILLERY’

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Faitdodo with Andoulie Sausage

Bon Temps Breakfast with Fried Green Tomatoes

Shrimp Jambalaya with Cornbread

Cajun Pecan Pain Perdu & Pancakes

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Ask about Party Portions for take out too!

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1819 Osos Street

FREE PARKING (across from SLO railroad station)

San Luis-iana, CA 805.544.2100

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OLD SAN LUIS BARBECUE COMPANY

PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

Grab the classics at Old SLO BBQ

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Outdoor Courtyard Seating Open Thurs–Mon 11am–8pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

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t Old San Luis BBQ, owner Matt Pearce knows how to get the classics right, from their famous Santa Maria-style tri-tip to the classic pulled pork sandwich. Focusing on quality and value, SLO BBQ is happy to support several local suppliers: all their bread, strawberries, lettuce, linguica, and the majority of the beer and wine on tap come from SLO County.

The two-location restaurant works tirelessly to offer a consistent product and awesome guest experience: delicious options can be found across the menu and both locations offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

“We start with high quality products, like angus beef and artisan bread and linguica, then we try our best not to mess it up,” said Pearce.

Locals know it’s the place to get authentic barbecue, and with discounts for downtown employees and students, it’s a great choice for a quick lunch or a place to meet friends or study. With the ability to place an order online or have it delivered with a service partner like DoorDash, it’s always a convenient option.

Old San Luis BBQ offers two great locations: the original downtown location and one in the Marigold Shopping Center on Broad.

If you’re downtown looking for a quick bite or a higher-energy time with dozens of beer, wine, and cider options, head to the Higuera Street location, where Old San Luis BBQ’s signature tap wall will catch your eye.

Looking for a bright, open environment to host a work lunch meeting? Having a low-key catch-up with friends over food?

Head to the Marigold location, where you’ll find easy parking, lots of seating—and of course, great food and drinks too.

“We love that we have become a quick dinner option for people on their way home from work, and we’re proud to offer free smiles with every order,” Pearce said. “We love our community and we’re thankful to be able to provide a little comfort to our customers.”

Their downtown location has 46 taps, and the Marigold location has 33. Both feature the pour-it-yourself tap wall.

For some extra entertainment, the restaurant has an arcade console with over 100 games (just 25 cents to play) and board games too. Pearce said it’s nice to have more people back inside the restaurants to utilize things like the tap wall or games, but the business still offers to-go and delivery options for those who want to eat at home. Old San Luis BBQ is also ramping its catering back up as more events happen.

The food menu stays consistent yearround, but offers a couple signature, seasonal milkshakes: the delicious pumpkin pie milkshake for the fall, and a chocolate chip candy cane milkshake in the winter.

While pandemic challenges still exist, Pearce said he is thankful for his customers. Weathering the difficult time was easier with a loyal following and growing demand keeps him optimistic.

In the future, Pearce hopes to expand the restaurant to SLO’s South and North County and beyond.

“We’re excited for the future,” he said.

“We’re looking forward to continuing the return to ‘normal,’ and continuing to staff up and grow.” ❉

OLD SAN LUIS BARBECUE COMPANY 670 Higuera Street & 3870 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo

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Our Specialties ENDLESS FUN ENDLESS SUN ENDLESS SUMMER

Indoor & Outdoor Dining!

Mon: 9-1 • Tues, Wed: Closed Thur, Fri: 9-1 • Sat, Sun: 9-2 840 13th St. Unit C, Paso Robles

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FRESH IS OUR MIDDLE NAME

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DELLA’S WOODFIRED PIZZA

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.

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.

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

10 State Park Rd., Morro Bay Bayside Cafe is open 7 days Lunch only Mon–Wed 11am–3pm Lunch Thurs–Sun 11am–4pm Dinner Thur & Sun 4pm–8pm Dinner Fri & Sat 4pm–8pm

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Pizza unchained

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By Chrystal Ship

ncomparable flavor on a charred, bubbly, gorgeous crust.

That’s what Della’s brought to Paso Robles this summer—flour, yeast, salt, and water fermented for 72 hours until it tastes of sourdough before becoming a satisfyingly delicious wood-fired pizza.

“We have this big, giant, beautiful wood-burning oven,” said Maggie Cameron, who owns Della’s and The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar with her husband Eric Connolly. The two run both restaurants alongside Executive Chef Cory Bidwell.

“Chef plays a lot with differing textures and flavors,” Cameron said. For instance: Next One Meets Your Ex One comes with The Hatch’s infamous fried chicken, blue cheese, buffalo sauce made from The Hatch’s hot sauce, and cold, crunchy celery served on top. Smoke Show’s topped with house-smoked short rib, pickled pineapple, and roasted jalapeño.

“It smells so insane coming out of the oven. It’s like smoking meat and the sweet fruit—but also a pickled element, which kind of cuts through all the fat from the short rib. It’s a winner,” Cameron said.

As someone who’s obsessed with pizza, Cameron said it was only right that their next venture focus on the thing that she loves. Plus, The Hatch serves up woodfired comfort food, so wood-fired pizza was a logical step. And luckily, she said, they found a place right on the other side of the wall from The Hatch, which the couple opened in 2015.

Before taking the pizza plunge, though, the trio did their research. They went everywhere, because there are so many styles of pizza—so many pizza options out there in the world already. And,

Cameron said, everyone has their favorite.

She’s from Connecticut, so they visited and ate at some “super famous” New Haven pizza joints; they also ate their way around New York City, Seattle, Phoenix.

“We went to all of these different places to try to figure out what was us: What fits us and what fills a need in Paso. We’re not an Italian pizza joint. We’re California; we can put anything we want on a pizza,” Cameron said with a laugh. “I just love that sort of unchained spirit of the West.

You can be sort of rooted in tradition and also do whatever you want.”

And that spin on tradition is about more than just pizza. It’s about gin, too.

Because Della’s likes to think of itself as a little bit of a gin joint. With an excellent selection of California gins, you can play around with the effervescent aromatics of a good ol’ G&T with Della’s mix and match gin and tonic bar.

Select your gin. Choose your tonic—and there are several flavors on hand. Pick your aromatic (burnt rosemary, orange peel, rosewater, edible flowers … ). And enjoy.

“The whole thing—soda and pizza.

It’s a grown-up version of what we had as kids,” Cameron said. “It’s delicious. It’s light and sparkling and bright. It’s just a perfect foil for all of our pizzas.”

Of course, Della’s also has a full bar with a well-crafted cocktail menu, just like its sister restaurant, The Hatch, which counts itself as more of a whiskey kind of place. She describes Della’s as the gin to The Hatch’s whiskey.

“It’s this yin-yang of light and dark.

Dark and sexy vs. bright and bubbly,” she said. “We want everyone to feel welcome walking into this joint.” ❉

DELLA’S WOODFIRED PIZZA & COCKTAILS 831 13th Street, Paso Robles

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KOREAN BBQ & SUSHI

#2

1325 N. “H” St. #C · Lompoc · (805) 736-8899

Hours: Mon-Thurs: Lunch: 11am-3pm · Dinner: 5pm-10pm · Fri: 11am-10:30pm · Sat: 12pm-10:30pm · Sun 12pm-10pm

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J A PA N E S E R E S TA U R A N T & S U S H I

460 W. Grand Ave. · Grover Beach (805) 489-3839

194 Town Center East · Santa Maria (805) 922-9900

Hours: Sun-Thurs: 12pm-10pm · Fri & Sat: 12pm-10:30pm

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm · Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm · Sun: 11am-9pm

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TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! MORRO BAY

Serving Award-Winning Pizzas & Much More!

Take-out/ Outdoor Dining

2680 N. Main Street · 805-772-4965

SAN LUIS OBISPO Full Service Indoor/Outdoor Dining

1575 Calle Joaquin · 805-439-2856 Make A

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Take Out & Curbside Pick-Up Available At Both Locations

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Dine in or enjoy your meal Al Fresco on our patio

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Both locations open at 11am daily to fill all your BBQ lunch and dinner needs!

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BEER & WINE POUR BY THE OUNCE!

TRI-TIP SANDWICH

PIT PLATE

FRESH-CUT FRENCH FRIES

Hand-trimmed certified Angus tri-tip, perfectly seasoned and grilled over a red oak pit. Served on locally made artisan sourdough or French roll with homemade salsa or BBQ sauce.

TRI-TIP

Fresh-cut potatoes with sea salt.

CHICKEN SANDWICH

TRI-TIP | CHICKEN PULLED PORK CANDIED BACON TRI-TIP

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.

Served on a locally made ciabatta roll with our homemade cilantro garlic BBQ sauce.

LINGUICA SANDWICH A locally made Portuguese-style sausage, grilled and served on an artisan Frech roll with sauteed peppers and onions.

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PULLED PORK

Served with garlic bread and your choice of a second side.

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Served on a mini sourdough roll with your choice of sauce.

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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he first ingredient at @bites is family—one in which everyone gets input on what goes into the food on the Vietnamese-inspired menu.

A lot of those menu items are influenced by personal experience, Front House Manager Khoa Nguyen said.

“Food wise—the street food—when we go back to Vietnam, the night scene in the street, the food scene is very prominent, and we want to bring that here,” Nguyen said, adding that some of his aunts and uncles had small shops or restaurants in Vietnam where they sold street food such as spring rolls before moving to America. “As far as some of our main dishes—bahn mi and pho … That is very endearing to us and something we wanted to share with the people here.”

Pho from @bites has a little something from every member of the family in it, Nguyen said. His Uncle Six (aka @bites chef Ly Ngoc Chi) put together a base pho recipe that all Nguyen’s aunts and uncles tasted. And each person gave their take on what it should taste like or include.

“And so we just combined the best of everybody’s recipes in the family into what we are serving here,” Nguyen said.

“We’ve gotten our pho to the point here— aside from the toppings on top—that this is pho that we all want it to be.”

It includes beef bones baked overnight and dropped in water, where they cook for at least 14 hours. That broth is seasoned with sugar, fish sauce, Vietnamese herbs, spices like coriander, and, of course, two cents from aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Uncle Six—who taught five-star hotel chefs for years while working in hotels in Vietnam, has dished up food to U.S.

presidents, and most recently was a fivestar hotel chef in Austin, Texas—and his brother—who lives in SLO—put their heads together and found a spot to open a restaurant. In February 2019, the family started renovating the building on Santa Rosa Street that once housed a Carl’s Jr. Calling it @bites is a nod to the family’s other local business, @nails, which has a couple of locations in SLO. The goal, Nguyen said, was to open businesses that could reunite the family.

In Vietnam, he said, the family all lived near each other. As people trickled over to America, one family (aunt and uncle) at a time, everyone did what they needed to do to survive. Family members moved all over the country for work, based on the jobs that were available.

“The ultimate goal was to have family that live near each other. … It just took my two uncles to have a business strong enough to support multiple families,” Nguyen said. “When the first nail salon opened up, we all rushed here to help him get that up and running.”

With @bites open as well, everyone from Nguyen’s mother’s side of the family is here. Nguyen, who has a culinary degree from the International Culinary Center in Campbell, said the family has been a part of the San Luis Obispo community for more than 10 years.

And now the family is pursuing its dream of working together to serve up Vietnamese-inspired dishes that they can share with SLO. “They’ve always had an eye for the restaurant business,” he said. “When the opportunity came to all live in one area, we took it.” ❉

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f you walk into The Roots Dispensary in Lompoc a little uncertain about the products that are available, the cannabis budtenders there will help you feel at ease.

Product Manager Alex Orozco said education is one of the big things he asks for when Roots brings new items in. Roots wants to know everything it can about the products, so the brand sends a representative to teach dispensary employees all they can.

“All of our budtenders are educated.

Most of them have personal experience with the products,” Orozco said, adding that they can help customers with any level of cannabis experience. “Especially with edibles, we let them know that it’s definitely something you want to ease into.”

And with edibles, there’s something for everyone. You name it, Orozco said, “almost any item you can find in a regular grocery store as a treat, you’re going to find in the cannabis industry.”

Roots has mints, tinctures, drinks, sprays, lollipops, gummies, candies, chocolate, and more, focusing on products that don’t break the bank and are packed with flavor. Edibles often have a lot of sugar in them, Orozco said, which makes them inedible to some. So he tries to find products with less sugar and the right kind of dosage.

For instance, Click—“The incredible, edible cannabis spray”—is made for discreet use during the day with a super low dose. In flavors like lemon gingergrass, the daytime use spray incorporates nanotechnology, which creates smaller more water soluble molecules that mean you can feel the effects of the cannabis quicker, in 5 to 10 minutes.

Dosage doesn’t just mean THC, either.

It also includes cannabinoids such as CBN,

which Orozco described as a more recently discovered cannabinoid that helps with sleep.

Camino gummies come in many flavors and dosages, but the Midnight Blueberry contains 5 milligrams of THC and 1 milligram of CBN per serving. Alongside relaxing terpenes and chamomile and lavender extracts, you can “settle in for a smooth slumber by a serene lake and let all of your worries go,” according to Kiva, which produces gummies, mints, and artisanal chocolate bars made with cacao and cold water hash.

“It’s really a confection—chocolatiers that are really masters and mask the taste of cannabis,” Orozco said.

Roots dispensary co-owner Luis Castaneda said in addition to providing education to customers about the products they carry and focusing on bringing in affordable products, one of the biggest goals the dispensary has is to give back to the community. With deep roots in Lompoc, Castaneda said he’s lived in the city since he was 4 years old and is focused on outreach and making a difference.

Roots often holds direct fundraisers for families in need or for Lompoc residents who may have lost loved ones to violence or COVID-19. Families sometimes hold bake sales outside of the dispensary, or Roots will donate meals, supplies, and more to local nonprofits. Most recently, Castaneda said, the dispensary held an in-house drive for back-to-school supplies, offering discounts to customers who brought supplies into the dispensary.

“We’re known as a dispensary that allows pretty much everyone to hold fundraisers,” he said. “We like investing in actual change that we can see on a daily basis and not so much donating to places where it will get lost in the shuffle.” ❉

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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

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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.

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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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llan Hancock College’s Viticulture and Enology Program is the epitome of hands-on learning: Students not only learn the science behind grape growing and winemaking, but also how to harvest the crop, turn it into wine, and operate a winery.

Inside the college’s winery—which offers occasional wine tastings and even a wine club membership to the public— wine-stained barrels are stacked on top of one another, and a large egg-shaped wine fermenter sits against a wall. This is where students get their hands dirty, learning how to turn grapes into wine using the same modern equipment, technology, and techniques that they’ll find in the industry.

After more than a year of being away from the in-person classroom, Program Coordinator Alfredo Koch, Ph.D., said he’s ecstatic to have students back this fall. In addition to the winery, the college has its own vineyard that students can use to hone their skills, from the field to the tasting room.

On an average school day, after a harvest morning, students sat in the classroom later in the afternoon learning how to perfect the nitrogen levels in their wine.

“I think it’s one of the only community colleges that offers a program like this in the country, so as far as that goes it’s extremely unique,” student Jeff Hevert told me during class. “I’ve had several different degrees prior to this, but I wanted to learn winemaking and viticulture, and found this program to be excellent in terms of the courses

offered, the professors being working professionals.”

What most drew Hevert to Hancock’s program was the fully operating winery on campus.

“It produces wine that’s even available for sale, and has won awards,” Hevert said.

“It allows the students to be hands-on, and learn the craft through the winery and then the vineyard as well, which is exemplary for local Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also does experimental growth of varietals from all over the world.”

Student Eli Escobar has been with the program for two years.

“You get to experience everything, from the vineyard all the way to the winery: to pick the grapes, crush them, all the science,” Escobar said.

Kumar Ramajayam, another student in the program, works in the wine industry simultaneously with his studies at Hancock’s program.

“There’s no substitute for the touch and feel, and being part of it, and being totally immersed in the program, so that learning becomes second nature,” Ramajayam said. “I’m able to validate what I’m learning at a winery in Paso, and also I have a small vineyard where I grow my own grapes. So I’m able to take all this knowledge and synthesize it, by putting it into practice.”

No matter what stage someone is in their wine and viticulture career, there’s something new to learn with Allan Hancock College’s Viticulture and Enology Program. Head to hancockcollege.edu to learn more about this program and others offered at the college. ❉

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MISTURA

A mix of bold flavors and cuisines

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ne of the hallmarks of Peruvian cuisine is the variety of cultures it represents. That’s why Nicola Allegret ta named his restaurant Mistura, which translates to “mixture”: the owner and chef said Peru is “a country full of diversity and culture from all over the world,” and the food is equally diverse.

Located in The Creamery in downtown San Luis Obispo, there’s something for everyone at Mistura.

“We serve small dishes, so people can try a bit of everything,” Allegretta said. “Most of our food at Mistura is gluten free, superfoods, and locally sourced, from vegetables to meat to seafood. We also serve a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.”

Allegretta’s personal favorite on the menu is the tiradito, Peru’s take on sashimi. The dish celebrates 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.

Sustainability is a big focus for the restaurant.

“More than anything we try to be sustainable, where we are able to support the local economy, and at the same time serve healthy, thoughtfully sourced food,” Allegretta said.

A customer favorite during the fall and winter months is the Seco de Cordero on the entrées section of the menu. New Zealand free-range lamb shanks 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 llegr e t ta said tacu tacu, a traditional Peruvian way of cooking rice and beans, is an all-around popular pick. It’s also found in Mistura’s Bistec a lo Pobre, which features Hearst Ranch grass-fed top sirloin steak. The meat is grilled and served over tacu tacu with fried plantains and sarza.

The gluten-free dish is topped with an organic fried egg.

Mistura also boasts a full bar with all the classics, but also in-house specials.

The Pisco Sour features house-distilled pisco (a type of brandy), cold-pressed lime juice, egg whites, and bitters.

One of Allegretta’s personal favorites is the Eclipse, with scotch, blackberry, basil, lemon juice, and St-Germain.

In the spirit of the holiday season, the Cóctel de Algarrobina features the house-distilled pisco, cold-pressed lime juice, condensed milk, egg yolk, and cinnamon, which Allegretta said tastes a bit like eggnog.

Finish off your meal with desserts that are as visually appealing as they are tasty. La Flor is a flourless chocolate cake with a maracuyá mousse and dark chocolate ganache that resembles a blooming flower.

“We want it to be an experience,” Allegretta said of his restaurant.

“We want it to be like you’ve been teletransported to Peru.”

Head to misturarestaurants.com to see the full menu, and reach the restaurant at (805) 439-3292. ❉

MISTURA 570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo

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crispy fingerling potatoes dusted in ethiopian spices, fire-roasted salsa, sambal aioli, cilantro.

craft tacos

choice of crispy rockfish, braised birria beef, al pastor, house-made soyrizo, or grilled eggplant, onion & pepper.

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LIBERTINE COFFEE BAR Next door @ 1240 Broad St SLO Open M–F 7am–1pm Sat & Sun 8am–2pm

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Morro Bay Menu

SAN LUIS OBISPO 1234 Broad Street · 805.548.2337 | MORRO BAY 801 Embarcadero · 805.772.0700 | AVILA BEACH 90 San Miguel · 805.548.2337

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DISCOVER A NEW LEVEL OF TASTE & HOSPITALITY California Scratch Kitchen by Renown Chef Michael McDonald Fresh, high-quality foods in a casual dining room & spacious heated patio A SAMPLING OF OUR MENU

Munchies

Chef Master Plates

Caramelized onion, gruyere, arugula, secret spread, brioche bun

Torichio mac n cheese

TSBK SLIDERS

TUNA TARTAR “TACOS” Ahi tuna poke, sweet & spicy ponzu wasabi avocado puree, crisp wontons

BEET SALAD

Locally Sourced & Seasonal Menu Affordable & Family Friendly Craft Beer · 12 Taps · Local Wines Artisan Crafted Hard Ciders · Mimosa Bar

GRILLED NORWEGIAN SALMON Lobster ravioli, roasted garlic, sautéed spinach, fresh tomatoes, brown butter sauce

From the Root Up

Buns

Arugula, pickled fennel, Lauren Chenel fresh goat cheese, candied walnuts, lavender honey vinaigrette

8oz Harris Ranch beef patty, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, sharp cheddar cheese, secret spread, brioche bun

BABE FARMS BEET SALAD

PORK CHOP

GRILLED MAPLE “TEXAS” PORK CHOP

805 TRI-TIP STEAK SALAD Tear drop tomatoes, English cucumber, red onion, roasted bell peppers, goat cheese, chimichurri, balsamic vinaigrette

BRIGADE BURGER

GRILLED TUSCAN VEGGIE Portabella mushroom, roasted bell peppers, sweet onion, eggplant, harissa goat cheese spread, herb focaccia

Lil Brigaders

With crispy kitchen fries

FISH N’ CHIPS CHICKEN STRIPS

Open daily at 11:30am for lunch and dinner

3564 Skyway Drive · Bldg 3, Suite A Santa Maria, California · 805-354-0635 We offer Doordash Delivery & Carryout

Order online: 805 SALAD

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Patricio’s Pizza BEST SELLERS

Fresh Spinach Pie Mama Donna BBQ Chicken Meatza Pizza

Gourmet Veggie Tom’s Over-the-Top Sweet & Spicy Chicken Enjoy our outdoor patio!

PICK-UP – DINE-IN – DELIVERY - CATERING · GOOD FOOD. GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD TIMES.

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Live music on Satu

Fun on the patio

Where friends meet for:

Delicious coffee drinks All day breakfast burritos BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwiches Daily fresh pastries & quiches Housemade salsas & BBQ sauces Local craft beers & wine Low proof cocktails Sports, sports, sports!

Live music every Saturday

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Local craft beers on tap

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CAREERS START HERE Viticulture & Enology www.hancockcollege.edu/viticulture

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Bijou Bakery ~ Your Central Coast Gem Espresso | Quiche | Pastries

Custom orders via jeniece@bakerybijou.com

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FROM VINE TO TABLE

We are a boutique winery producing small lots of unique, handcrafted wines from our estate vineyard in the Paso Robles AVA – Adelaida District, along with select nearby vineyards.

Lions Peak Tasting Room Solvang John and Daniela

TRAVEL, SIP, AND INDULGE LIKE A LOCAL 4405 Traffic Way - Atascadero (805)703-1655 - meawine.com Tasting Room OPEN Thurs - Sun at 1pm

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1659 Copenhagen Dr. Suite A, Solvang Friday through Monday noon to 7:00 PM Lions Peak Vineyards Paso Robles Tuesday through Thursday reservations only for wine club members.

Check our website for Holiday Hours Contact information: W i n e C l u b : 8 0 5 .5 5 0 .49 0 0 A d m i n i s t r at i o n : 8 0 5 .4 2 3 . 1 1 3 4

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WINE TASTING, FARMHOUSE AIRBNB & WEDDING VENUE

Visit us at 5036 S El Pomar Rd, Templeton

LUNCH & DINNER

805-246-1431

Wednesday-Sunday Reserve on opentable.com

www.fableistwine.com

CALIPASOWINERY.COM

OPEN 10-4 DAILY

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open daily 10am-6pm & open late until 8pm Fridays & Saturdays

Tastings - Tours - Food & Culinary Experiences - Live Music

Events - Holiday Parties - Corporate Gift Packages

3090 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, CA, 93446 | toothandnailwine.com | 805.369.6100 | service@toothandnailwine.com

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CAMBRIA

MOONSTONE BEACH

LAKE NACIMIENTO

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ADELAIDA CEMETARY CAMP NATOMA

HARMONY

HARMONY CHAPEL

GREEN VALLEY VEIWING POINT

WINE TASTING in Northern San Luis Obispo County # 1

CaliPaso Winery

PASO ROBLES

Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and framed by hundreds of acres of lush vineyards, CaliPaso offers a unique setting that highlights Paso Robles’ natural beauty. The Inn is an intimate boutique-style hotel with a Tuscan flavor. Make the most of the outdoor terraces during champagne receptions or al fresco dining surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens and Oak trees. Experience CaliPaso wines over a meal at our restaurant – a great way to celebrate, mark a special occasion, or catch up with friends all while enjoying your favorite wines.

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Chronic Cellars

MEA Wine

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

ATASCADERO

New in Atascadero! John Merrick and Daniela Medrano have created a home to share their handmade wines in a lovely stretch of Atascadero where you can invite friends, old and new, to come taste them and take them home to share with others. Discover their Albariño, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Vermentino, Viognier, Sparkling wines and Red & White blends!

Relax and taste at their Indoor and patio tasting area, family friendly environment. Open Thursday-Sunday at 1pm.

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Stanger Vineyards

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.

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

PASO ROBLES

“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 805-238-4777 to open gate • StangerVineyards.com

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Mystic Hills Vineyard

4405 Traffic Way, Atascadero · 805.703.1655 Book appointments online at meawine.com

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Chronic Cellars continues to disrupt the wine industry with our exceptional wines made with character. We partner with some of the best grape growers in Paso Robles to build an epic network that allows our winemaker to select just the right grapes he wants for all our custom blends. It’s a labor of love that we welcome vintage after vintage, and we are perpetually pumped to have the chance to share our wines with you characters!

4230 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles 805-226-9296 • calipasowinery.com

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The Fableist Wine Co.

TEMPLETON

Come enjoy the sunshine, taste wine, and celebrate the seasons changing with us.

This 120-acre property nestled into the rolling hills of Templeton, California, offers several settings for your wine tasting — beautiful oak trees overlooking miles of vines, a modern farmhouse and a lush garden. Vintage touches accentuate the sunny outdoor setting, even including an antique train on-site. Our winery is built on stories, and we would love to be part of yours.

5036 South El Pomar Road, Templeton · Open 10am–4pm daily 805-246-1431 · www.FableistWine.com

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SAN MIGUEL MISSION

2 Chronic Cellars 1 CaliPaso Winery PASO ROBLES EVENT CENTER

PASO ROBLES AIRPORT

RAVINE

PASO ROBLES

FIELD OF LIGHTS

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Hoyt Family Vineyards Tasting Room Madeline’s on Moonstone

CAMBRIA

Visit Hoyt Family Vineyards downtown Paso Robles tasting room. Enjoy its cool vibe, chillax, sip impressive wines by the flight, by the glass or by the bottle, all lovingly made from grapes grown all the way from the Malibu Coast to the Central Coast. Adventurous? Make an appointment to visit our westside ranch at 2015 Township Road in Paso Robles, tour the vineyard, pet the goats, all while you enjoy delicious wine and breathtaking views. Our wine pairs best with friends.

New on Moonstone Beach Drive – Madeline’s Cellar superbly hand-crafted, varietal wines are now available for tasting in a new wine bar located in the beautiful Cambria Shores Inn. Enjoy Madeline’s very own vintages with a stunning view of the Pacific right outside the door, or order a Madeline’s picnic lunch and a bottle of wine and walk to your favorite spot on this scenic stretch of the PCH.

Downtown Tasting Room: 1322 Park Street, Paso Robles · Hours: Thurs-Sat 12-8pm Sun 12-5pm hoytfamilyvineyards.com · 805-369-1092

Tasting Room & Picnic Supplies Cambria Shores Inn, 6276 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria • Open Daily 11am-5pm • 805.927.4175

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Red Soles Winery & Distillery

PASO ROBLES

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Shale Oak Winery

Award-winning wines, stunning architecture, nestled in a beautiful, sustainable oasis.

Just off Highway 46 on Oakdale Road in Paso Robles, our Architectural GOLD LEED Certified Tasting Room and SIP Certified Vineyards make Shale Oak a genuinely unique place among Paso Robles wineries. Our sustainably landscaped patio offers an oasis to listen to live music as you try our award-winning blends and single varietals crafted in limited quantities by our winemaker, Curtis Hascall. In addition, Shale Oak is a dog-friendly facility.

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.

3235 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles shaleoakwinery.com · info@shaleoakwinery.com

3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles • info@redsoleswinery.com • Open daily 11am–5pm Tasting by appointment only • 805-226-9898 • redsoleswinery.com

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Vista Del Rey Vineyards

PASO ROBLES

CELEBRATING OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY! Get off the beaten path and experience many styles of Zinfandel, Barbera, Zin-bera, and more, while enjoying a panoramic view of the Santa Lucia Mountains from this acclaimed dryfarmed vineyard. Enjoy gourmet food products, private-label goodies and Oliveto olive oils, as well as gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry.

Open most Sundays 11am to 5pm, special event weekends and weekdays by appt 7340 Drake Road, Paso Robles • 805-467-2138

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Windward Vineyard

PASO ROBLES

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 Noir. Our 15-acre vineyard located in the cool, breezy Templeton Gap has proven that Paso Robles CAN make a fantastic Pinot Noir! Join us for a unique vertical tasting of five vintages. Cheese or charcuterie pairings are available. Enjoy a picnic on the patio overlooking the vineyard, or play a game of bocce ball.

1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles · Open daily from 10:30am to 5pm 805-239-2565 · windwardvineyard.com

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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.

Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard

SOLVANG

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.

607 Mission Drive, Suite 112, Solvang (parking lot behind building) Open Sun–Thu 12–6pm, Fri & Sat 12–7:30pm · ccwinery.com · Closed Tue from Labor Day to Memorial Day · 805-688-8691

SANTA MARIA

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

Filipponi Ranch 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.

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.

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

7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria • Hours: Tastings available by reservation 805-937-4251 • foxenvineyard.com

Sans Liege Wines

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

Foxen Vineyard & Winery

AVILA BEACH

PISMO BEACH

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

The Sans Liege tasting rooms in Downtown Pismo Beach and Paso Robles are 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.

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.

870 Price Street, Pismo Beach · Hours: Sun-Thurs 12-6pm, Fri-Sat 12-8pm · 805-773-2770 2995 Limestone Way, Paso Robles · Hours: Sun-Thurs 11-5pm Fri-Sat 11-6pm · sansliege.com

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

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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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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