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Posted 10:48 PM 3/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
The 26th annual Afternoon of Epicurean Delights is set for Sunday, June 2. The food and wine event is held on the beautiful grounds of the historic Chapman House in Shell Beach overlooking the Pacific.
Guests can sample local wines, beer and food from San Luis Obispo vintners, chefs (More)
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Posted 9:54 PM 3/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
The newly formed Paso Robles CAB Collective (Cabernet and Bordeaux) will show the fruits of their labors at the inaugural CABs of Distinction events April 26-27, 2013. Events include winemaker dinners and a Saturday afternoon gala at Windfall Farms.
Created with the belief that Bordeaux (More)
Posted 9:29 PM 3/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
The 4th Annual Wine Waves & Beyond Central Coast Longboard Surf Classic is May 30th through June 2nd this year. The event happens in Pismo Beach and celebrates the surf history and culture of this stretch of California. It also highlights local wines and locally brewed beers.
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Posted 9:14 PM 3/14/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
There are a lot of wine events on the Central Coast. And a lot of beer events. Well, it's a celebration of both coming in April to Buellton.
On April 20th, Curtis Winery and Firestone Walker Brewing Company join forces for an evening of pairings at Firestone Walker's new Barrelworks (More)
Posted 9:27 PM 3/5/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
Sunset Magazine has put two of our quiet little coastal towns in the spotlight. The magazine named both Cambria and Cayucos in the Top Ten Unsung Beach Towns.
Editors say Cayucos made the list because the town has remained untouched by development. The magazine also talks about (More) • Video (1)
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Posted 9:06 PM 3/5/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
It's kind of a no-brainer, but as always, entertaining. The Paso Wine Man, the fictional character who represents the Paso Wine Alliance has come out with his latest featured varietal. And with the big Zin-Fest weekend happening in March, it's only fitting this month's (More)
Posted 8:38 PM 3/4/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
Listen up fans of John Hiatt. John & The Combo will be coming to the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande for a Sept 7th performance. Advance Reserved tickets will go on sale Friday, March 8 at noon at the Clark Center Box Office. Charge by phone at (805) 489-9444, order online at: clarkcenter.org. All ages welcome.
Posted 9:50 PM 2/26/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
For anyone who's thought about how fun it would be to attend a private party at Hearst Castle, here's a great chance: Twilight on the Terrace 2013 is Saturday, June 8, from 5:30 to 8:30pm.
If you haven't been before, it's a chance to enjoy the views of the Esplanade, terraces and gardens (More)
Posted 4:24 PM 2/26/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
Sometimes we just don't realize how good we have it. We take it all for granted now and then. I'm talking about the adventures to be had so easily along the central coast. Like riding a horse on long stretch of classic California beach. People save for years to live that dream, but it's right in (More) • Video (1)
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Posted 6:28 PM 2/19/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
You know it's always nice to make a top ten list, and this week the city of San Luis Obispo made one worth bragging about.
The Los Angeles Times has placed San Luis Obispo in the top 10 places in the world where people should travel to in 20-13.
The author of the article talks about (More) • Video (1)
Posted 4:35 PM 2/19/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
It's not an easy task adding new energy into an old mainstay. You risk a lot changing the face of a business, or an entire community. But that's just what the small town of Orcutt has done, and in the process served up some fun new proof There's No Place Like Home.
In a time when small old (More) • Video (1)
Posted 9:47 PM 2/13/2013 by Jeanette Trompeter
Fans of artisan winemakers will gather in Solvang this weekend for The Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure. Produced by the same team who launched Paso Robles' annual Garagiste Festival, the Solvang festival showcases hard-to-find smaller wineries. 32 artisan winemakers from the (More)