Edible SLO Fall 2024 – Issue 45
Founds Claiborne "Clay" and Fredericka Churchill Thompson specialize in producing dry, traditionally crisp dessert wines.

Claiborne & Churchill Winery Celebrates 30 Years

For 30 years, Clairborne & Churchill Winery has been pouring out exceptional wines from their Edna Valley tasting room. Writer Katy Budge gives an inside look at the unique construction style.
Around the table (left to right) Ryan Widell, Marin Wolgamott, Erik Meyers, Joy Meyers, and Emily Swope come together to celebrate the simple joy of sharing a meal.

Family-Style Dinners On The Central Coast

Family-style dinners invite diners to share an assortment of large plates of food for a proper tasting of multiple items on the menu. As writer Dakota Kim explains, San Luis Obispo County is seeing a renaissance of shared plates.
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Perspective: Seven Oxen Winemaker Owner Shares French Origins

This perspective piece shares a piece of Bastien Leduc’s early life in France, what motivated him to become a winemaker and his approach to viticulture.
Illustration by Maggie Johnson

Portugal’s Influence on SLO County

The rich cultural traditions of Portugal can be found on the Central Coast, where home and professional chefs are producing delicious food and drink as part of a broader community.
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The Dog Days of Palm Springs Summer

Visiting Palm Springs in the summer is hot – that’s putting it mildly. But with rising temperatures come lower prices and volume of tourists which, for some, is enticing enough for a weekend getaway.
Maple-Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble & Sea Salt Caramel Drizzle

Midwest Favorites To Share With The Family

Growing up in Chicago, hearty meals were the perfect layer of warmth needed for the transition from hot summer to chilly, windy fall. These dishes are heirlooms, so to speak, of my childhood dinner table. Turns out, they taste just as good and comforting here on the West Coast.
Ruth with two Katahdin sheep that naturally manage weeds around the property — though they’re often spoiled with a little extra grain.

Garlic at Naccarato Farms in Paso Robles

Garlic planting will soon be underway at Naccarato Farms in Paso Robles, where farmer Zeb Zak takes pride in growing flavorful, high-quality alliums that will be harvested in the spring.
At the Table of Belonging Event

Perspective: Food is the Shortest Bridge Between Two Cultures

Everyone eats. Every culture expresses itself through food. And when you sit down and share a meal with someone, especially something made from a tradition you might not be familiar with —something shifts.
Edible San Luis Obispo - Heirloom Cover

Edible San Luis Obispo: Heirloom Edition Now Available

The 52nd issue of the Edible San Luis Obispo is out now. Enjoy the fall season by picking up a copy at one of the many locations across San Luis Obispo County.
Yes Cocktail Company - The Happy Hour Book
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Yes Cocktail Co. The Happy Hour Book

Hitching Post II Dessert
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Scandinavia on the Central Coast

Illustration by Jenna Hartzell
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Perspective: Executive Taste