For a chance to gaze hungrily at Dirty Harry in the flesh, and you know you want to, head to Mission Ranch, his restaurant/inn/sheep ranch, known to locals as "The Mission." Clint Eastwood is often spotted on site and sometimes even plays piano in the restaurant's...
Food
Rio Grill – Tempting Pub Food with Pizzazz
A little off the beat of Carmel's steep sidewalks, Rio Grill is worth the drive. Clearly a local hang out, they serve pub food dressed up with just enough pizzazz. These baby back ribs tempt you with a Cayenne potato yam cake. Yet, the best thing on this plate was the...
Grasing’s – A Fun Lively Crew with Plenty of Delightful Cocktails
Grasing's is a really nice bar to start off your evening or finish your long and winding day of wine tasting. They have a fun lively crew with plenty of delightful cocktails. Their half chicken with truffle polenta and autumn vegetables was pretty good. But does this...
Katy’s Place – A Deliciously Simple Country Breakfast Stop
A good hearty breakfast is not just the best way to start the day. It can also warm your soul. Every wine town should have a deliciously simple country breakfast stop so be sure to seek them out before a rough and tumble day of wine tasting. The only bad thing about...
Forge in the Forest – Delicious Food, Subpar Service
Ever had a Reuben Egg Roll? Just like the famed sandwich, it is filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese but wrapped in a toasty shell with Russian dressing for dipping. What crispy salty tangy goodness! Who needs the bread! It is just an empty...
Hog’s Breath Inn – Home to Irresistible Baby Back Ribs
Once Clint Eastwood's favorite, the Hog's Breath Inn is a great place for a patio fire pit kind of night or Giants game in the afternoon. They serve meaty dishes like these baby back ribs with sweet potato fries. But they made the meat really tender by braising it...
Cafe Luna
Probably the best bet in Summerland for food quality, Cafe Luna takes rustic to a different level. While they have patio dining on several different patios, their converted home is cozy yet in need of a few updates. Let's face it, there's charming clean rustic and...
Opportunity in Summerland
Based on smart phone maps, internet searches, and restaurant listings, Summerland appears to have a handful of restaurants all in walking distance. Who among us cannot get through a week without a handful of options for good eats?! But, on a closer look, two of these...
Luis Wine Bar
For a town with ideal soil and climate for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo does not have many wine bars downtown. It's almost like they don't think of themselves as a genuine wine village. Now, the Luis Wine Bar on Higera has an abundant and tasteful...
Cascada Tada!
The people at Cascada love instant food! The food that arrives before you even order can make your day. What's better than chips and salsa? Two salsas with a bean and cheese dip in between! Simple yet ingenious. They already have beans and cheese. Why not blend the...