 Now that the holidays are over, come to San Luis Obispo to wind down and enjoy a little vino.
Known as “the Vineyards of Eden,” the wineries of South San Luis Obispo County are respected around the globe for their world-class wines. Vineyards carpet the hills and hollows of the Edna Valley and the Arroyo Grande Valley, each a designated American Viticulture Area.
European settlers learned early that the climate and soil around San Luis Obispo are ideal for growing wine grapes. In the days of the Spanish missions, Franciscan padres planted vineyards to make wine for sacramental purposes. Local people have been producing wine commercially for about 100 years, but it is only in the past two decades that SLO’s wine region has blossomed.
Of San Luis Obispo County’s many wineries (there are about 30,000 acres of vineyards and close to 100 wineries), two dozen lie in the AVAs just south of SLO city. The cool climate and marine sediment in the soil of Edna Valley nurture superior Chardonnay and are ideally suited to Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache and white Rhone varietals such as Roussanne and Viognier.
Wine lovers can drive serene back roads through rolling countryside to discover the treasures of San Luis Obispo wine country any time of year. |
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January is Restaurant Month in San Luis Obispo
Satisfy your hunger for a delicious meal at an appetizing price during the third annual Restaurant Month in San Luis Obispo County, January 2 through January 31, 2010.
More than thirty restaurants are preparing special menus for San Luis Obispo County’s Restaurant Month. For 30 days, participating restaurants will feature three-course prix fixe menus for only $30, plus tax, per person. Meals can be paired with award-winning wines from Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo wine country at an additional charge.
Restaurant Month will showcase the many fine dining spots in the county that are known fortheir innovative menus and mouth-watering appetizers, entrees and desserts featuring fresh ingredients available locally.
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Upcoming events...
 Festival Mozaic's WinterMezzo Series
January 22-24, 2010
Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo Series includes two weekends of engaging musical experiences inspired by great works of chamber music, featuring the Festival’s nationally renowned guest artists. To begin the celebrations of the 40th year, WinterMezzo activities focus on ‘firsts and lasts’ – first works of major composers and final works that assured their places in musical history.
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 2nd Annual Culinary Carnival
February 5th, 2010
Enjoy gourmet food carefully paired with local wine and beer and prepared by regional restaurants and local celebrity chefs. With live music and a silent auction, a splendid evening filled with culinary delights will once again surprise supporters.
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Don't forget to check out these great shows...
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San Luis Obispo's Great Outdoors
One of the best parts about coming to San Luis Obispo is all the great outdoor activities we offer here. From hiking to biking, kayaking to windsurfing- we have it all here! So don't forget to bring your tennis shoes, there is so much outdoor adventure waiting here in SLO for you!
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And every Thursday night...Farmers Market
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Downtown San Luis Obispo comes alive every Thursday night. Shop for the freshest produce and flowers in the county, devour delicious ribs and sandwiches, browse local shops open late, and enjoy live entertainment. Open 6-9 p.m. on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Click here for daily fresh produce schedule. |
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