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Seasonal print publication celebrating the food and drink culture of San Luis Obispo County.

Edible Magazine is a proud winner of a James Beard Foundation award in Journalism.

09/28/2026

🇵🇹 In Portuguese cuisine, rustic doesn’t mean basic. Traditional meat stews, bacalhau (salt cod) and smoked sausages made from leftover cuts are elemental, yes, but also fragrant and nuanced. Portugal is bordered by Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, both of which heavily influence its food. And thousands of miles away, that influence can be found here on the Central Coast.

Thanks to generations of countryside farmers and coastal fishermen, Portuguese home cooking has been a riff on whatever local farmers or fishers brought in each day. Inland communities relied on stews, preserved meats, beans and bread. Along the coast, there was an abundance of seafood, making cod, sardines, shellfish and octopus staples of meals. Garlic and fresh herbs are most often used to brighten dishes, though a typical Portuguese pantry includes dry goods of colorau (paprika), bay leaves, piri-piri (chili) and cinnamon.

➡️ Swipe through and learn about 3 Central Coast Entrepreneurs and how their Portuguese heritage influences their businesses.

📖 “Portugal’s Flavor Influence” is featured in the 2026 Fall Issue. You can also read the full article on edibleslo.com

📝 Story by Jonathan LaFerrara
🎨 Illustration by Maggie Johnson

Recipe by Lauren Aloise (Lauren Aloise). You can find more recipes online at spanishsabores.com

Recipe by Lauren Aloise (Lauren Aloise). You can find more recipes online at spanishsabores.com

Recipe by Lauren Aloise (Lauren Aloise). You can find more recipes online at spanishsabores.com

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09/15/2026

🚨 ENTER TO WIN a VIP TICKET to the SLO Pickle Festival!

➡️ Be sure to go to the original post on Meals That Connect - Senior Nutrition Program to enter.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! The SLO Pickle Festival is back on October 10th at the Madonna Inn Expo
Center, benefiting Meals That Connect — SLO County’s senior nutrition program. Pickle-inspired bites,
live music, and a great cause. To purchase tickets visit slopicklefestival.org.

Visit Meals That Connect - Senior Nutrition Program and enter to win on the original post! Good luck!

09/09/2026

🎉 Celebrate the rich cultures that make our community so vibrant through the universal language of food! This lively event, hosted by Sichuan Kitchen and the City of San Luis Obispo, features cultural clubs from Cal Poly sharing traditional dishes, information, and customs that reflect their unique heritage. Come explore new flavors, connect with neighbors, and experience how food brings people together across cultures, fostering understanding, belonging, and community – one bite at a time.

This event encourages pre-registration and spots are limited. The event will be divided into two 2-hour time blocks (12pm to 2pm & 2pm to 4pm). You will choose your desired time block upon registration. Please arrive no later 30 minutes before the end of your chosen time block.

➡️ Entry into the event will be free and dishes can be purchased at the event. All proceeds go to the cultural clubs and Sichuan Kitchen.

Read the full perspective piece by Chef Garrett Morris on EdibleSLO.com

09/08/2026

🧄 Garlic planting will soon be underway at Naccarato Farms (Zeb Zak) in Paso Robles, where farmer Zeb Zak takes pride in growing flavorful, high-quality alliums that will be harvested in the spring.

“All-ium in the Family” is featured in our Fall 2026 issue. Read the full article in our print issue or online at edibleslo.com.

Story by Zoe Elliott-Shaw (Zoe Elliott Shaw )
Photography by Gennan Shippen (Gennan Shippen )

09/05/2026

Come celebrate community! Family Care Network, Inc. invites you to for the evening is a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy a four-course Italian meal, listen to live music, and participate in a silent auction to support the children, youth, and families FCNI serves.

We invite you to share the attached flyer with your family, friends, colleagues, and other community members alike.

Special thanks to Branch Street Deli & Pizzeria for hosting this special evening.

08/31/2026

Issue 53 is here! Fall ‘26 is our “Heirloom” issue and we look at the special things that are passed down through generations.

Let us know what you think!

08/27/2026

Banner Coffee Co. “Our community deserves a space where every moment is celebrated with excellence and kindness. In short, AG is sick and we love it here.” – Ryan Crandall, Co-Founder of Banner Coffee Company in City of Arroyo Grande

Featured in the amuse-bouche section of our 2026 Summer issue.

08/26/2026

Between eating pastries while wandering streets lined with Danish architecture and hand-feeding ostriches, a trip to Solvang is – to say the least – a deviation from “normal.” Just 90 minutes from San Luis Obispo, this small Santa Barbara County community boasts a Scandinavian-style retreat not far from home.

Words by Aja Goare
Photos by DJ Michelic

A star of the film “Sideways,” the iconic Hitching Post 2 & Winery is a near halfway point between Buellton and Solvang.

Celebrating its fortieth anniversary, the beloved steakhouse is known for its variety of Santa Maria style barbecued meats.

“My favorite is the ribs,” says Angel Carmona, the restaurant’s general manager. “They go over an open fire to bring out full flavor. We’re purists. We don’t put sauce on the meats, that comes on the side. We want you to taste the full flavor the meat.”

For those looking to keep dinner close to home, guests at The Sideways Inn needn’t look further than The Sideways Lounge.

while bartenders concoct delicious cocktails with unusual ingredients like rhubarb and peach bitters, passionfruit and lychee puree.

There on the same property, Food & Beverage Corporate Director Karoline Schwartz serves sausages and hand-cut Belgian fries from a charming airstream.

Read the full article “Scandinavia on the Central Coast” on Edibleslo.com

08/20/2026

🥂 Edible‘s Fall ‘Heirloom’ Issue is almost here! From the pages of the magazine to celebrating IRL, raise a glass with our team at as we toast the release of our latest issue. Rub shoulders with the stars of the stories, our writers and photographers, and partners of the magazine who make it all possible. Grab a copy, mingle with the local creative community, and let’s celebrate another milestone of independent publishing! 🎉

🎊 The party will take place on the Mediterranean-inspired patio of Luna Red Restaurant, in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Guests will enjoy seasonal light bites from Luna Red’s culinary team highlighted by w**e from . Gifts provided by the delightful Sugar + Spoon Handmade Caramels | Paso Robles CA. It will be a PARTY. 🎉

Wednesday, September 9
5pm – 7pm
Location: The patio at Luna Red. 1023 Chorro Street in San Luis Obispo

➡️ Ticket link in bio. See you there!

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