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Take time off from politics, and bake something for those you love

Written on 12 Dec, 2011 in Discovered | 2 comments

By ROGER FREBERG Here we are in the midst of the holiday season. Most people who bake from scratch measure this season from the first thought of a Thanksgiving Turkey and Pumpkin Pie to the last chip and dip at... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College tutoring center celebrates turning 40

Written on 12 Dec, 2011 in Discovered | No comments

Cuesta College’s tutoring services were recognized for 40 years of service with a certificate from Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian at a celebration on Wednesday. Several dozen students, faculty members and local dignitaries were on hand for a re-dedication of the San... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight: Make Merry at the Lighthouse

Written on 9 Dec, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

“Make Merry at the Lighthouse” is the theme for the third annual holiday celebration at the Point San Luis Lighthouse being held Saturday. Besides the dazzling trolley ride, spectacular decorated lighthouse buildings, and coastal vistas, this 1890 celebration includes musicians,... (Continue reading)

Marc Cohn at the Cal Poly PAC

Written on 12 Nov, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By COLIN JONES For singer/songwriters, live performances must be a dicey proposition. After all it’s just you and the audience with no booming drum solos, light shows or other fancy pyrotechnics to distract the masses. And concertgoers are usually there... (Continue reading)

Restaurant Review: Urbane Cafe makes a dubious Splash

Written on 11 Nov, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 7 comments

By LOUIS  BISHOP So, I’m on my way to change my account from a national bank of ill repute to a local credit union and I’m thinking of stopping at a corporate sandwich shop just to balance things out. There... (Continue reading)

Restaurant review: Raku rocks us all night long

Written on 3 Nov, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 16 comments

By LOUIS  BISHOP For those of us who think that dining out in San Luis Obispo, frankly, sucks, there is a new kid on the block and her name is Raku. This darling of an Asian-fusion restaurant, open but a... (Continue reading)

Wine review: Sinor-LaVallee is Mr. Pinot

Written on 2 Nov, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By ADAM MONTIEL When I first moved here almost ten years ago, I did not see wine as approachable. Maybe the stigma with wine came from things I may have seen in TV or movies, perhaps picking up a wine... (Continue reading)

Billy Idol is money at the Chumash

Written on 28 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By COLIN JONES If there was anyone born to be a rock star, it’s gotta be Billy Idol. I mean this guy’s DNA from persona to attitude to music spells it out completely. But the lifestyle can be a bit... (Continue reading)

Restaurant review: Robin’s a smashing success

Written on 27 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 9 comments

By LOUIS  BISHOP It is hard to think of a vegetable more symbolic of a season than pumpkin in autumn. So symbolic that most of the effort seems to go into turning them into icons rather than into food–pumpkin pie... (Continue reading)

Halloween happenings (for adults) hit Shell Beach

Written on 25 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

If you’re trying to catch that Halloween spirit and you’ve already seen “Paranormal Activity 3,” then you should be checking out the tricks and treats being served up at Marisol at The Cliffs in Shell Beach over the next few... (Continue reading)