Real Men Drink Pink is, without question, one of the more unique Paso Robles events. I mean, hello, an event focused on Rose? Hell yes, all pink all day! More than 30 Rose producers in the area will be pouring their many shades of pink. There will also be some outstanding local … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Where to Eat: Villa Creek Restaurant
Villa Creek Restaurant in downtown Paso Robles has long been a favorite of ours. We’ve been bellying up to that bar for about seven years now and if those walls could talk…well…I’m glad they can’t. It has a cool, laid back bar vibe and we’ve always been friends with the … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss: Venteux Vineyards, Berlin, & must! charities
Terri Nunn is hot! With that out of the way let’s get down to business. Berlin is performing at Venteux Vineyards on June 6 and this intimate little rock n’ roll concert is benefiting local must! charities. So wait, hold on a minute. You’re telling me that we get to drink great … [Read more...]
Did the Folks Behind 9/11 Memorial Screw Up?
This isn’t related to wine but I found it interesting. If you haven’t heard the recent news about the 9/11 Memorial, the short story is that a lot of people are upset with the gift shop that is in the memorial. You can look at the online gift shop here and read articles about the … [Read more...]
Paso Robles: Water, Development, & Ideas
Recently, here in Paso Robles, there have been some proposed building projects. Projects like this one where the old Hayward Lumber used to be and this one across from Hunter Ranch Golf Course on 46 East. … [Read more...]
Where to Eat: Thomas Hill Organics
We have not been to Thomas Hill Organics since well before their expansion and new bar area. So what do you do after your first helicopter ride ever? Well, you go to Thomas Hill Organics (otherwise known as THO). As for the helicopter ride…stay tuned, blog post coming soon. … [Read more...]
Winery to Watch: Burbank Ranch Winery
Burbank Ranch is definitely a winery to watch here in Paso Robles. Their downtown tasting room AND bistro (good food by the way) is located half a block from the park and they are in the midst of construction on their Templeton property of a rather amazing winery and tasting … [Read more...]
What is Arneis?
If you know what Arneis is I’d guess you are a certified wine geek. I had never heard of it until we went to Burbank Ranch a few months ago. Arneis is a white wine grape variety originating from Piedmont, Italy. Here in Paso Robles the only place I am aware of that has it is the … [Read more...]
Where to Eat: Il Cortile Ristorante
If you enjoy great food in Paso Robles you have either been to Il Cortile Ristorante or heard of it. We used to go quite often back when we lived a few blocks away but after moving out of the downtown area we got lazy. A couple of weeks ago we decided to get over the laziness … [Read more...]
We Are All Artists
Art, like wine, is subjective. You may be into that kind of art while I’m into this kind of art. Maybe you’re not into art at all…or at least you think you’re not. You’re wrong. Art is music, lyrics, poetry, a painting, a photograph, jewelry, sculptures, woodworking, and even … [Read more...]