Yes, the people at The Independent finally did it all in one appetizer. Sweet maple waffles sandwitch buttermilk fried chicken for sliders with salty crisp bacon and caramelized onion, drizzled with Chipotle aioli. The slightly sweet maple waffle loves the smoky spicy...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...