I've known about Daniels Wood Land for many years and was amazed we had this kind of business here locally. I mean, they make shooting galleries, tree houses, cabins, playgrounds, and more. What a unique and creative business right here in Paso Robles. … [Read more...]

Here's another Q&A with Carole, in regards to small, local business and how they are dealing with the COVID-19 concerns. Annie and I have been enjoying both La Cosecha and Il Cortile since they opened and have been fortunate to get to know Carole fairly well over the years. … [Read more...]

Well, here we are again. This is my 4th Q&A with a small, local business in regards to the COVID-19 concerns. This time we have Amy Butler from Ranchero Cellars.   So, my thoughts before we get into it. There's not a vaccine yet for COVID-19. There is a vaccine … [Read more...]

Here’s the third Q&A I’ve done with local business owners, Jeffry's Wine Country BBQ, about small business and COVID-19. The first was with Brian Terrizzi from ETTO and Giornata Wines and the second was with Maggie Cameron from The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar. … [Read more...]

We recently did a brief Q&A with Brian Terrizzi, owner of ETTO and Giornata Wines, dedicated to local businesses and the issue of COVID-19. I wanted to get some insight on what small, local businesses are doing to try and pivot their biz plans during this crisis. This health … [Read more...]

I've done a Q&A with Brian (owner of ETTO Pastificio and Giornata Wines) before when times were much different. As we have all been grappling with this new world of coronavirus/ COVID-19 which includes empty grocery store shelves, shelter in place orders, and business … [Read more...]

The Carrisa is another spot we heard about and decided to go to on a recent Sunday after Sammy’s flag football game at Cal Poly. It’s located on Higuera Street across the street from Mother’s Tavern. They have a nice front patio you could enjoy, a huge indoor area for seating, or … [Read more...]

Finney's is a spot I had not heard of until Annie’s mom, Karen, told us about it. After one of my son’s recent flag football games at Cal Poly we decided to go check it out. I thought it was a great spot. The place itself was cool, casual, and inviting. The service from when we … [Read more...]

Oak and Otter Brewing Co. was another new joint to us. We went a few weeks back after Sammy’s flag football game at Cal Poly. I had never heard of it but Annie somehow found it. It’s off of Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo. … [Read more...]

Luna Red is one of the spots in SLO that we’ve been to several times in the past. Living in Paso Robles though, we just don’t get there too often. We stopped in on a recent Sunday after Sammy’s flag football game at Cal Poly. … [Read more...]