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Published: Thursday, Feb. 09, 2012

Think sweet: Treats made in SLO County

This Valentine's Day, try the homemade candy and cookies from three local companies: The Joycup Co., Stewart & Clark Fine Foods and The Chocolate Sheep.

Lido offers sumptuous dining by the sea

The stunning ocean view from Lido Restaurant and Lounge certainly gets your attention, but so will the waves of flavors created by executive chef Brian Collins and his culinary team, including pastry chef Benjie Puga.

Southwest by the beach

It’s the same, only different. Alphy’s Adobe Grill in Pismo Beach is indeed operated by the same team behind Alphy’s Broiler in Arroyo Grande, but the grill’s menu charts new territory — Southwest territory, to be exact.

Published: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012

Fine dining, Madonna-style

Over the years, the Madonna Inn has become a lot of things to a lot of people — from a landmark destination for travelers to a cherished part of the San Luis Obispo community.

Published: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012

25 years of tasty eating at Carla's Country Kitchen in Morro Bay

Carla's Country Kitchen in Morro Bay was opened in 1987 by Carla Borchard. Today, it continues to promise "Great 'Down Home' Cooking," and it definitely delivers on its claim.

Published: Thursday, Jan. 05, 2012

Burgers are calling your name

Orcutt Burgers, on Grand Avenue in Grover Beach in what was once a KFC franchise, still has the feel of a fast-food place. But there’s also a fair amount that sets this locally owned and operated place apart.

Published: Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011

Following your Bliss

Given this season of both excess and reflection, perhaps it’s a good time to consider the food and philosophy of Bliss Café in San Luis Obispo, especially if you’d like to explore the idea of a “yogi-style, karma-free” vegan menu.

Published: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011

House of Bagels Central Coast is 'more than just bagels'

If you’re going to call yourself a house of bagels, you better have the process to back it up — boiling bagels before baking them. That’s exactly what House of Bagels Central Coast delivers.

SLO Donut Company thinks outside the box

A lot of doughnut places take a cookie cutter approach to their recipes and layouts, but Jacob and Jesse Pickering really wanted to think outside the box when they opened their SLO Donut Company in October 2010.

Published: Thursday, Dec. 08, 2011

Dining Out: Broadway Bagel and Coffee Company in Arroyo Grande

Fifteen years ago, the curtain went up on Broadway Bagel and Coffee Company in Arroyo Grande, and it’s been getting raves ever since.

Dining Out: The Greenhouse Grill & Café at Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo

What do you think of when you hear the words “Embassy Suites”?

Published: Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

3 top spots for grub and the game

At The Graduate in San Luis Obispo, Pierside Restaurant in Pismo Beach and West End Bar and Grill in Cambria, football fans can catch all the matchups while nibbling on game-day fare and sipping some suds.

Linn’s touch is as sweet as ever

Linn’s Restaurant in Cambria opened its doors in 1989 and quickly became a destination spot for both locals and visitors, but the family behind it isn’t about to rest on their olallieberries.

Published: Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011

Dive into Toshi’s ocean of sushi

Whether you want to sushi or not to sushi, you’ll find something tasty at Toshi’s Sushi Bar and Restaurant in Atascadero.

The chemistry of cooking

Molecular gastronomy has been the topic of two demonstrations by Thomas Drahos, the pastry chef at Windows on the Water in Morro Bay, and Ben Lugo, his assistant pastry chef.

Published: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011

Belly up the to deli

Is your tummy growling? Got an empty stomach? Then get your feet moving and head to The Full Belly Deli in Paso Robles.

Published: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011

Fine wining and fancy dining

Looking for a place to get together with friends, meet for a nosh before a show, or pull together some co-workers for a holiday party? Look no further than the aptly-named Gather Wine Bar.

Published: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011

Lahaina’s in San Luis Obispo: A taste of the Aloha spirit

Yes, it is named after an iconic Hawaiian locale, but let’s be clear — you’re not going to find any poi, loco moco or Spam at Lahaina’s in San Luis Obispo. What you will find, however, are hand-formed burgers and fresh seafood.

Published: Thursday, Oct. 06, 2011

Liberty Café in SLO is fresh and fast to grab and go

Downtown diners have a lot more freedom in their fresh food fare now that Liberty Café has arrived in San Luis Obispo.

Savor three signature SLO County foods

As the Sunset Savor the Central Coast event celebrates the bounty of our area this weekend, here are a few more local finds worth knowing about:

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