All aboard! To book wine-inspired rail journeys from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara with the SLO Railroad Museum, located at 1940 Santa Barbara Ave., visit slorrm.com. The first excursion is on May 18. For northern SLO County train excursions, check out Halter Ranch Estate at 8910 Adelaida Road in Paso Robles, or visit halterranch.com. […]
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Purposeful Edna Valley’s freshly bottled olive oil helps Central Coast FFA students achieve agricultural goals
Grab your bottle Purposeful Edna Valley olive oil is available at Bishop’s Market in the SLO Public Market, Wolff Vineyards, Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room, Baileyana Winery, and at Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay. Keep up with events and its list of FFA chapter recipients on its website free-4494545.webadorsite.com. Purposeful Edna Valley founder Laurie […]
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Local vintners pour their wares during Santa Barbara Zoo’s Roar and Pour
Welcome to the jungle Find out more about Roar and Pour at sbzoo.org. The wine tasting event, open to ages 21 and over, highlights several Central Coast-based wineries and will be held at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Saturday, May 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $95. VIP tickets are $130 each. Proceeds […]
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Little King Coffee debuts in Buellton
Get the royal treatment Visit littlekingcoffee.com for more info on Little King Coffee, located at 290 Valley Station Drive, suite 101, Buellton. The shop is open daily, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. With their newborn nestled in a stroller, a Buellton couple was walking along Valley Station Drive when an epiphany struck in late […]
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The hunt for quesabirria: An on-trend taco dials up the flavor all over the Santa Maria Valley
Who doesn’t want a tortilla dipped in consommé and filled with tender, succulent stewed beef and melty cheese? (Unless your vegetarian or vegan, of course.) Top it with some cilantro, onions, and the taquera’s choice of salsa, you really can’t go wrong. The meat falls apart, oozing its saucy origins—stewed for hours with chiles, garlic, […]
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Cake specialist and Santa Maria native Trina Galvan opens Drizzle Bakery in SLO
Open for orders Drizzle Bakery is located at The Kitchen Terminal at 4750 Allene Way in San Luis Obispo. To place an order, visit Facebook or Instagram @drizzle_bakery_llc. Pickup is offered on Saturday morning or by special arrangement, or customers can order select items via harvestly.org. For weddings and special events, delivery can be arranged […]
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Korean corn dogs, mochi doughnuts, and boba meet at Seoul Street
Take the high road Call (805) 623-5911 for more info on Seoul Street, located at 230 Betteravia Road, suite D, Santa Maria. Formerly known as Mochilicious Society, the eatery is owned by Teresa Choi, who also operates MilkT Society boba shops in Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. Choi plans to rebrand both locations under […]
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Good Witch Farm in Lompoc delivers microgreens across the Central Coast, makes them more than a final flourish
Micro-education Keep up with Good Witch Farm’s organic microgreens and edible flowers on Instagram @good_witch_farm. For queries, contact owner Jane Darrah at (805) 757-4120. Often forgotten about until it’s time to make a plate of food look pretty, microgreens and edible garnishes are at the forefront of Lompoc cultivator Jane Darrah’s mind. “I found microgreens […]
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Lompoc’s Off Base at Hangar 7 is a wood-fired heaven
Pizza port Off Base at Hangar 7 is located at 107 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m. For more info, follow the eatery’s Instagram page, @offbaseathangar7. Pepperoni. Pineapple. Prime rib. Pear slices. Curry sauce. Some wood-fired pizzas at Off Base at Hangar 7—a cozy pub […]
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Beso Cocina in Nipomo plates up fusion fare with a Mexican twist
Skip the rush Grab dinner and cocktails at Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo. Beso is open Thursday through Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Reserve a table at 1-(805) 931-7177. Follow it on Instagram @besonipomo. The red flame insignia of Beso Cocina glowed invitingly […]
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Orcutt’s Woven Coffee Roasters goes mobile
Dream weavers Visit wovencoffeeroasters.com for more info on Woven Coffee Roasters, based in Orcutt. The company’s mobile coffee shop usually operates at various locations in Orcutt and Santa Maria six days a week. When cabin fever strikes, as it did for countless locals who sheltered in place during the pandemic, it’s natural to fixate on […]
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T’s Red Tacos is a tasty treasure trove in Pismo Beach
Stop the world and melt with T Visit tsredtacos.com or call (805) 295-6084 for more info on T’s Red Tacos, located at 690 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach. The eatery is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There’s a popular carnival treat at T’s Red Tacos in Pismo Beach with ties to owner Roger […]
