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San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide
San Luis Obispo Symphony celebrates its 62nd season
—Now in its 62nd season, the San Luis Obispo Symphony continues to inspire and educate locals as well as visitors to the area. Incorporated in 1961, the mission of the SLO Symphony is to “support an outstanding community orchestra, to foster symphonic and chamber music education, and to contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the central coast community.”
Explore the local craft beverage scene with Be Hoppy Tours
Experience a day of laughter and tastings in the region. —For tourists looking to visit some of the best craft beverage businesses in San Luis Obispo County or locals wanting to celebrate a special event or day out, Be Hoppy Tours is sure to provide an unforgettable experience. “At Be...
Chef Chico works culinary magic at Catch Seafood Bar and Grill
If you haven’t tried it, you don’t know what you are missing. —Located in downtown Paso Robles, across from the Downtown City Park, Catch Seafood Bar and Grill is a popular destination for dinner. The restaurant features an open-style kitchen allowing guests to watch the busy staff dish up beautiful plates.
Central Coast Casino celebrates 25 years of welcoming players
Visit the card room ‘where visitors feel like locals and locals feel like guests’. —Spend a few minutes inside Central Coast Casino and you’ll discover what the locals already know – it’s one of the friendliest places around. Celebrating 25 years of success in Grover Beach, owner Dave Stearns and his team invite everyone to stop by and see what the buzz is all about.
The Paso Robles Children’s Museum is a playground of fun
Exhibits encourage children to explore and create memories. —Located in the charming Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse, the Paso Robles Children’s Museum is a celebrated location for families to explore their creative side through playful exhibits and learn about the history of firefighting in Paso Robles. Since 2007, local and visiting families have enjoyed the interactive play offered by dedicated museum volunteers.
Hike the new Bog Thistle Trail in the Irish Hills Natural Reserve
Trail adds a new picturesque loop to a 9-mile trail system. —The City of San Luis Obispo recently completed the 1.3-mile Bog Thistle Trail in the Irish Hills Natural Reserve. The new trail extends the former 0.4-mile trail and hikers can now travel from the Perfumo Canyon trailhead to the Mariposa and the Mine trails. The extended Bog Thistle Trail creates a 3.4-mile intermediate-level hike that loops back to the trailhead or gives hikers the option of longer hikes on the connecting trails.
Vista Del Rey Vineyards: A quarter century of sustainable dry-farmed wine
‘Dry farming is not meant for the faint of heart’. –Just up San Marcos Road, not on the typical wine trail, on a hillside with a serene view of the Santa Lucia Range, 80-year-old grandfather, local farming purist, and owner of Vista Del Rey Vineyards can be found working the silty, clay loam soils on his trusty faded orange Kubota tractor.
What Happens To Your Casino Winnings If Your Account Freezes
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Best cabernet, Bordeaux-style, and red wines for the holidays in 2023
–Cabernet sauvignon wines are big, bold, tannic wines that pair perfectly with holiday meals centered around meats like prime rib, roast beef, pork tenderloin, lamb, and venison. Lucky for us, SLO County is producing some outstanding cabernets and Bordeaux-style blends. Here is a selection of local wines we recommend for...
Best red Rhone-style wines for the holidays in 2023
–Of all the wines we are recommending in this series, the Rhone-style red wines are some of the best suited to holiday meals. They are often smoother and more balanced in character, which makes them fantastic for a big holiday meal with all the fixings. San Luis Obispo winemakers have...
Best zinfandel wines for the holidays in 2023
–A list of the best wines for the holidays would not be complete without a section on zinfandel. It’s known as the Paso Robles heritage grape varietal. Great zinfandel and Italian-style wines from SLO County are typically full-bodied, fruity with aromas of berries, sometimes jammy, and usually of moderate to high alcohol content. They pair well with roasted turkey, lamb, red meats, and anything Italian you might be making for the holidays.
Best pinot noir wines for the holidays in 2023
–Pinot noir is always a popular choice for holiday parties and dinners because it is easy to pair with so many holiday dishes. Pinot noir’s traditional characters of medium-bodied fruit, lower alcohol, velvety mouthfeel, and bright acidity make it an excellent lighter red wine for an appetizer plate of charcuterie and cheeses or holiday meals. After tasting many local pinot noir wines, we made recommendations for you below. We suggest serving these wines slightly chilled at about 55°F.
Best Spanish-style wines for the holidays in 2023
—Spanish-style wines in SLO County are growing in popularity. It seems that every year more wineries are releasing albarinos, tempranillos and even garnacha wines. We received several Spanish-style white and red wines for holiday wine reviews. They will pair well with tapas, appetizers and most holiday meals. We have included some of the best below:
Best white wines for the holidays in 2023
—With the holiday season upon us, we invited our local wineries to help us with their best wines. We were impressed with their submissions. When you celebrate this season and plan your holiday parties, Christmas dinner, and New Year’s Eve celebration, consider pouring some tasty local wines. White wines...
Best rosé wines for the holidays in 2023
—Rosé wines have come a long way since it was synonymous with white zinfandel. I remember rosé as a holiday tradition at family get-togethers when I was young. Today’s San Luis Obispo County’s rosés are sophisticated and delicious. They come in a wide spectrum of pink hues, from light to dark, and are pressed from a growing number of varieties of wine grapes. These rose wines present a fresh taste of local wines at reasonable prices.
Best sparkling wines for the holidays in 2023
–With the holiday season now upon us, we invited our local wineries to help us with their top wine recommendations. Wow, were we impressed by the submissions. When you celebrate this season and raise a glass at your Christmas dinner and New Year’s Eve celebration, consider pouring some of our delightful local bubbly wines.
Best dessert wines for the holidays in 2023
–Sweet, sticky dessert wines can make a great accompaniment to holiday dessert selections. After tasting several local dessert wines, these are our top recommendations. Serve them after your holiday meal with a dessert or as dessert. They also pair wonderfully with cheeses. These wines make perfect holiday gifts from Paso Robles. Enjoy!
Ten reasons parents need an estate plan
-Protecting currently held assets, such as retirement funds, and insurance policies are important reasons for parents to have an estate plan. The Law Office of Mary Ann Tardiff, the Atascadero estate planning attorney recently released the top reasons parents need an estate plan. Estate planning is an important aspect of...
Maximizing efficiency and safety with infrared inspections
A new report from the San Luis Obispo electrical contractors. -In the world of commercial and industrial facilities, the efficient operation of electrical equipment and panels is crucial, making the ability to pinpoint and repair problems quickly critical. The electrical contracting team from San Luis Obispo’s Electricraft, Inc., recently prepared a report that details the role and efficiency of infrared inspections.
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