Here’s another predictable blog post. This is that time of year when “most read blog posts” and “ultimate gift guides” and “2015 resolutions” start popping up EVERYWHERE. When in Rome. … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Where to Eat In Cambria
Cambria isn’t exactly the “big city”. It’s allure is the small town, quaint village vibe. So you’d think dining options would be few and far between but in actuality this place serves up some tasty choices. As you may or may not know, I am currently a ‘Visit Cambria’ … [Read more...]
January 2015 is SLO County Restaurant Month
I ask you this, what better way to start 2015 than having a focus on great food? The holidays will be ending and Restaurant Month starts January 2nd at participating restaurants all over San Luis Obispo County. You will be able to get special prix-fixe menus ranging from two to … [Read more...]
New Restaurant in Paso Robles: Mistura
Last week Annie and I had a chance to head over to the new restaurant, Mistura, at the River Oaks Golf Course. By ‘chance’, I mean we had a babysitter so we left the house. We’ve been to this facility before when it was other restaurants and I like the space as well as location. … [Read more...]
Paso Robles: Vine Street Christmas Lights
This past Saturday evening was the annual Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase, which I prefer calling Vine Street Christmas. It’s another one of those holiday events that really shows the quaintness of Paso. They block off Vine Street from 8th St. to 21st St. between the … [Read more...]
Paso Robles: Dante Dusi Passes Away
A while back we lost a Paso Robles legend, Robert Hall of Robert Hall Winery. Now, Dante Dusi of Dante Dusi Vineyard, has passed. Some may not know him directly but rather indirectly through his granddaughter Janell Dusi of J. Dusi Winery. Either way, it’s the loss of yet another … [Read more...]
Paso Robles and SLO: Favorite Fall Photos
Here are a handful of my favorite fall photos in Paso Robles and one down in SLO. I like them for different reasons: dramatic, colorful, rainy, cloudy, rainbows, or all the above. As I say time and time again, Paso Robles (all of SLO County really) is a special place. I think … [Read more...]
Hoot n’ Annie’s Definitive Gift Guide
You know, this time of year every blogger and online publication posts some stupid “ultimate gift guide” and quite frankly they are ALL wrong. They don’t get it. But you know who does get it…Hoot n’ Annie! So, let’s dive in, here’s what to buy your loved ones: … [Read more...]
Visit Cambria: El Colibri Hotel & Spa
Another adventure in Cambria. Life could be worse. This visit to Cambria is brought to you by VisitCambriaCa.com. As some of you may know I am currently a Cambria ambassador which simply means, promote Cambria through my visits, my experiences, and my adventures. … [Read more...]
Cool Video on Cass Winery
I saw this video on Facebook, it was shared by Chef Jacob Lovejoy of Cass Winery. It was done by PasosBestWines.com who we have no affiliation with at all but I did think the video was good. There are short interviews with Steve Cass, Ted Plemons, the assistant winemaker, and … [Read more...]