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Grape Leaf Deli & Market has been plating up classic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food in Morro Bay since 2017. At the hands of Abe, the Chef and Owner, each dish is prepared with farm-raised ingredients and served with a warm smile. From the traditional cuisine of his native Palestine to the Italian cooking that transformed him into a food fanatic, Abe delights in bringing traditional fare to Central Coast diners who crave something fresh.
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, SLO CAL is proud to share three essential businesses to support any time of the year. Follow us from San Luis Obispo's Historic Chinatown to the bustling farmer's markets throughout SLO CAL. Each location is an important part of the culture and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in SLO CAL, which traces back to the 1800s.
SLO CAL is known as one of the happiest places in America, and it’s no wonder! Everyone is welcome here. But it takes great people to make a great community. Lucky for locals, many who arrive with hopes of making this haven their home come with diverse culture, history, and talent in tow. Here’s a look at three exceptional black-owned businesses bringing international cuisine, award-winning wine, and world-class baked goods to the Central Coast.
When it comes to large group celebrations, the wonders of the Central Coast abound in SLO CAL. From the dunes of Oceano to the vineyards of Paso Robles, groups of any size can find a variety of unique adventures to satisfy any craving. So enjoy a few ways to make your occasion extra special and make memories that last a lifetime in SLO CAL.
From two local farms comes an exceptional extract. Vamp it up with vanilla.
Everybody loves a s’more, and several restaurants on the California Central Coast are refining the beloved, ooey, gooey campfire treat. Read along for some tasty takes on a summertime camping classic.
The margarita is a classic refreshment with sweet and sour roots stretching as far back as the late 1930s — at least according to some. Vague history or not, three Central Coast restaurants are doing the margarita right!
Founded by brothers William and Pino in 1947, Cattaneo Bros. is a legendary San Luis Obispo-based jerky brand known up and down the West Coast for its small-batch goodness. This is the story of how CEO Katelyn Kaney has navigated Cattaneo Bros. through storms.
In this article written for Volume I of The Wedding Standard Magazine, Rabbi Janice Mehring and officiant Tom Allen offer their best advice on planning your perfect wedding ceremony.
Moorea Seal is an author, designer, entrepreneur, and the face of her namesake online retail shop. She offers curated fashion, jewelry, books, and home goods. Here’s what you should know about Moorea Seal.
Chelsea Ward is an artist in multiple mediums, an author and a teacher, an entrepreneur, and even a retreat host and tour guide. She chalks, draws, paints, writes, teaches, hosts, swears, and sells for a living. Plus, she’s got a heart of gold. Read on to find out more about this sketchy lady.
Chef Tracy Labastida, founder and owner of San Luis Obispo wedding caterers Field to Table Catering and Events, believes your wedding reception dinner is about more than food. Get his take on this most important meal in a story for Volume II of The Wedding Standard Magazine.
With Santa Barbara Picnic Co., Nicole Leza offers private parties of 2 to 35 guests an experience beyond anything they ever thought a picnic could be. Birthdays, anniversaries, and engagement parties alike, Nicole has totally reimagined your standard field day.
The landmark Santa Maria Inn stretches an entire city block in all its architectural splendor. Constructed in 1916, this historic hotel has become an attraction for everyone from average Joes to worldwide celebrities.
Steven D. Soria is a third-generation leather smith and creator of Make Smith Leather Co. A native of Santa Barbara, California, he's been working leather side by side with his family since he was just a kid. Today he's on his own producing high-quality handcrafted goods and accessories.
Kimberly Walker is the creative force behind Granada Hotel and Bistro. Read the story of how she went from student and writer to inventor and designer of amazing spaces across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
Alexis Negranti grew up showing pigs and market lambs on the Central Coast of California, and graduated from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a degree in Agricultural Communications in 2009. By 2010, she’d taken her knowledge and experience and created a sweet treat to die for with Negranti Creamery Sheep’s Milk Ice Cream.
Interview with Jared Peter Kirby, founder of Salvage Audio.
An introspective conversation with musician Chris Lambert as we discuss his process in creating his 2016 album The Blue Hour.
Dominique Gonzales and Robin Kirk-Wolf are two female creative entrepreneurs mixing things up on the California Central Coast. Dominique is the genius behind an all-natural carbonated mixer, and Robin refreshes our drinks with her handmade small-batch bitters.
Chef Ricky Odbert and I explore Six Test Kitchen, his Arroyo Grande, California six-seater restaurant. We discuss his start in the restaurant biz and how he does what he does in his world-class, home-based dining establishment.
Erica Hamilton is Creative Director at Blackwater boutique in downtown San Luis Obispo, California. An artist at heart, she seeks to create a shopping experience that's truly magical.
Get to know the wonderfully warm Stephanie Hendry, owner of Ruby Rose Vintage in downtown San Luis Obispo, California. We talk about taking risks, making your passion your business, and the magic of vintage.
Developer TAIT & Associates will break ground on a brand new 233 unit senior living facility in Old Town Orcutt before August 2022, with phase one of the project scheduled to be completed sometime between June 2023 and April 2024.
Ask Jill Tweedie why she started Breakaway Tours and Event Planning, and she jokingly replies, “I needed to support my habit.” But it’s her entrepreneurial spirit and deep love of wine, food, and hospitality that have made her a leader in the wine tourism industry of the Central Coast. For nearly twenty-five years, the company has offered unforgettable tours to locals and visitors alike.