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Monthly Newsletter | March 2023
Welcome to the second edition of our Monthly Newsletter!
March is upon us, and we can’t believe spring is almost here. This winter saw unprecedented storms rage throughout the county, and if the significant rain wasn’t enough we also saw snow in February!
We are looking forward to the warmth and sunshine that March will bring, and hope this edition helps you find ways to get out and explore all the incredible places, people, and ways to experience SLO County.
HIKE OF THE MONTH
IRISH HILLS
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than by hiking through Irish Hills? ☘️
Located at the south end of SLO, Irish Hills is a 720-acre open space with over eight miles of hiking and biking trails. The open space is organized into 15 trails, and can be combined in a wide variety of ways to create just the hike you want to complete that day.
That flexibility is one of the many reasons we love hiking Irish Hills. Over time we’ve hiked almost the entire open space (with the exception of trails that were closed), but the Sterling Trail is one of our favorite starting points.
To access this trailhead, park on Royal Way near Sterling Lane (there is no public parking on Sterling so do not park there). Walk roughly 1/10th of a mile up Sterling Lane, and the marked trail head will be on the left (east) side of the street.
We like to start at the Sterling Trail because it connects to so many other great trails. For example, if we’re really looking for a challenge we will hike the Sterling Trail to the Mariposa Trail, which then turns into the Morro View Trail. It’s an incredibly fun out-and-back hike with excellent views, and a great way to spend the day. However, if a shorter hike is all we have time for, we’ll still hike the Sterling Trail to the Mariposa Trail, but take it in the other direction and connect with the King Trail to make a nice loop.
To see more of our hike starting at the Sterling Trail check out our reel on Instagram, and get out and explore the beauty of Irish Hills during the month of March!
RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH
UMI SUSHI PACIFICA
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and SLO County certainly knows how to celebrate. Whether you are looking for a delicious serving of corned beef and hash, relax with a Guinness, or wash it down with a shot of Jameson, you’ll find several restaurants and bars where you can do just that.
This month we’re going a bit non-traditional, and chose one of our favorite sushi restaurants in all of SLO County for March’s Restaurant of the Month: Umi Sushi Pacifica.
Located in Grover Beach, Umi Sushi Pacifica opened in 1998 as a Teriyaki House with only three tables. In 1999, owner Young expanded the menu to include sushi, which the restaurant is known for today.
All these years later Young continues to harness her creativity by highlighting the fresh, local ingredients through her sushi dishes, working every day with her family in the restaurant.
It was the beauty and creativity of her dishes that initially drew us to Umi Sushi, and every visit since has never disappointed. Not only is each dish inspired by the traditional, but made new and exciting by the choices of Young.
To learn more make sure visit Umi Sushi Pacifica’s website, and check out our most recent visit by watching our Reel on instagram!
BAR + WINERY OF THE MONTH
TIN CITY
Where can you find over 20 tasting rooms for local wineries, a brewery, cider house, Michelin star restaurant, and ice cream all within a half-mile? Only at Tin City in Paso Robles, that’s where!
At first glance Tin City may seem to be a collection of industrial warehouses, but at closer look you’ll find an incredibly talented group of local makers specializing in craft wine, beer, spirits, and specialty cuisines, and just as incredible a space where locals and visitors alike can explore some of the best SLO County has to offer.
We love going to Tin City because it always has something perfect that fits our mood: if we want to relax, grab a beer, play some corn hole, and listen to some live music we can head on over to Barrelhouse Brewery; if we want to sip on a cider and grab lunch at a local food truck we head on over to Tin City Cider; and if we’re looking for an easy way to visit multiple wineries there’s no better way than to park and walk between all the tasting rooms.
And that’s not even talking about the food! In between your beer, cider, or wine! Tin City is also home Six Test Kitchen (the only Michelin Star restaurant in all of SLO County) that offers a 12-course seasonal menu available by appointment only; Negranti Creamery, a specialty sheep and cow’s milk ice cream shop; and Etto Pasta, a specialty pasta shop. Truly something for everyone!
To learn more about Tin City make sure to visit their website, and definitely add this incredible space to your list of places to visit in March!
CHEF’S CORNER
Irish Potato Candy
By Chef Candice Custodio
Originating in Philadelphia around the late 19th century or early 20th century, Irish Potato Candy is neither Irish nor does it contain actual potatoes!
But with its unique look, and minimal time requirement, this dish is the perfect no bake treat for any St. Patrick’s Day gathering.
Chef Candice Custodio
A Cal Poly Alumni, Chef Candice Custodio is a Los Angeles native now permanently residing on the Central Coast. She has held various positions as an Executive Chef, Restaurant/Menu Consultant, Private Chef, and has been featured on the Food Network’s Chopped. She is currently the Chef at Kindred Oak Farm in Paso Robles.
NEW PRODUCTS
Over the last few months we’ve been working hard on designing 10 new images inspired by SLO, and are excited to announce an entire new line of products 🥳
In addition to our books Coloring SLO County and Luis is Lost, and our game Cards About SLO, we now have a clothing line AND home and living products!
Check out all our new products by visiting our Shop, and find the perfect way to show your love of that SLO life!
EVENT CALENDAR
Events for March
31st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art in the Garden & Plant Sale
SLO Botanical Garden
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Easter Brunch
The Cliffs Hotel and spa
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
THE GREAT HAMMERSKY EGG HUNT
HammerSky Vineyards
Events for April
1st
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Los Osos / Baywood Farmers Market
Baywood Farmers Market
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
MEAN GIRLS
Performing Arts Center SLO | Harold Miossi Hall
Events for April
2nd
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Paso Robles Farmers Market
Downtown City Park
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
Events for April
3rd
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Interactive Cooking Class – make sushi with Chef Rachel
ONX Estate Vineyard
Events for April
4th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
7:30 pm
Shabang Battle of the Bands Tour LIVE at the Fremont Theater
Fremont Theater
Events for April
6th
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Templeton Farmers Market
Templeton Park
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn to Solder Workshop
Alpenglow Industries
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Free Docent Tours at SLOMA
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
That’s What She Said at The Siren
The Siren Morro Bay
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Roy Orbison Returns
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
7th
No Events
Events for April
9th
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Paso Robles Farmers Market
Downtown City Park
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Bruce Hornsby with yMusic
Performing Arts Center SLO | Harold Miossi Hall
Events for April
11th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Events for April
12th
6:30 am - 9:30 pm
TED’S ESTATE BEEF DINNER | SHORT RIBS
Cass Winery
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Kingston Trio
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
13th
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Templeton Farmers Market
Templeton Park
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
CCGGA Annual Open House Scholarship Fundraiser
Multiple Locations (Please See Website)
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Basic Electronics Workshop
Alpenglow Industries
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Free Docent Tours at SLOMA
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The 4 Human Design Strategies
Intentional Wellness Chiropractic
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Deja Vu at the Pour House in Paso
The Pour House
7:30 pm
The Long Run: Experience The Eagles Music
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
14th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FAMILY FREE DAY: Celebrate our Beautiful Oak Trees!
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BARREL ROOM CONCERT SERIES: JULIE & THE ROCKIN B’S
Cass Winery
Events for April
16th
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Paso Robles Farmers Market
Downtown City Park
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
Events for April
17th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Forbes Organ Series: Anna Lapwood
Performing Arts Center SLO | Harold Miossi Hall
Events for April
18th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Events for April
19th
All Day
Earth Day 2024 at The Natural Toolbox
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:00 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
20th
All Day
Earth Day 2024 at The Natural Toolbox
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Earth Day Sale
ReStore - SLO
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Templeton Farmers Market
Templeton Park
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Free Docent Tours at SLOMA
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA)
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Makeshift Muse MISSION PLAZA MARKET
Mission Plaza
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wine 4 Paws!
Villa San Juliette
2:00 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
2:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:00 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
21st
All Day
Earth Day 2024 at The Natural Toolbox
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
3:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
22nd
All Day
Earth Day 2024 at The Natural Toolbox
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Los Osos / Baywood Farmers Market
Baywood Farmers Market
Events for April
23rd
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Paso Robles Farmers Market
Downtown City Park
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
Events for April
25th
SLO Film Festival
Fremont Theater
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
7:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
26th
SLO Film Festival
Fremont Theater
All Day
Morro Bay Kite Festival
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 pm
Kapwa Pilipino Cultural Night 35
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Small Island Big Song
Performing Arts Center SLO | Harold Miossi Hall
Events for April
27th
SLO Film Festival
Fremont Theater
All Day
Morro Bay Kite Festival
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Templeton Farmers Market
Templeton Park
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Free Docent Tours at SLOMA
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA)
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Taste of SLO Spirit Tasting Fundraiser
San Luis Obispo Elks Hall
2:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 pm
Kapwa Pilipino Cultural Night 35
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
28th
SLO Film Festival
Fremont Theater
All Day
Morro Bay Kite Festival
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Qi Gong for Less Stress & More Energy
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Basin Street Regulars Presents Alpha Rhythm Kings and Tevis Ranger Jr. High School Band
Pismo Beach Veterans' Hall
3:00 pm
Little Mermaid Jr.
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for April
29th
SLO Film Festival
Fremont Theater
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Los Osos / Baywood Farmers Market
Baywood Farmers Market
Events for April
30th
SLO Film Festival
Fremont Theater
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Paso Robles Farmers Market
Downtown City Park
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
Events for May
1st
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:00 pm
The Dance Movement
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for May
2nd
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Beachside Karaoke!!!
Schooners
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Come From Away
Performing Arts Center SLO | Harold Miossi Hall
Events for May
3rd
All Day
Orfalea College of Business Inaugural Golf Tournament
Monarch Dunes Golf Club
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MOFUNK {ft. Debi Red & April Rain} LIVE @BARRELHOUSE BREWERY IN PASO!
Barrelhouse Brewing Co - Paso
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Events for May
4th
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Templeton Farmers Market
Templeton Park
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Free Docent Tours at SLOMA
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunset Hike and Vineyard Tour
Cass Winery
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Magical Music of Motown
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
NEXT MONTH
If you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading our newsletter! ❤️
We’ll be back next month with even more ideas to hike around SLO County; a new bar, restaurant, and winery of the month; another extra special recipe from Chef Candice Custodio; and more special events you don’t want to miss!
In the meantime you can follow us on our social channels linked below, and we’ll see you next month! 🐰
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