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Bayside Cafe spot in Morro Bay up for grabs

Written on 30 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

The state of California may soon give the boot to the operators of a longtime restaurant situated in Morro Bay State Park. Bayside Cafe has been operating under a contract that expired in 1993, according to a state parks news release.... (Continue reading)

6 delicious dishes you can make with seasonal foods

Written on 6 Mar, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Strawberries and artichokes are two locally grown favorites for March. The following recipes were provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria, both stores are carrying locally grown strawberries and artichokes. 1. Chocolate covered strawberries Adding a... (Continue reading)

Savor the Central Coast continues to lose money

Written on 17 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

The numbers are in for the fifth annual Sunset Savor the Central Coast and though it continues to lose money, organizers report the event had a $4.48 million economic impact. [Tribune] Savor the Central Coast is a four-day food and... (Continue reading)

Who laced the cake at a California bakery?

Written on 12 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A Southern California bakery is under criminal investigation after approximately 40 customers became ill from eating bread that police say contained a synthetic drug. [NBC Southern California] After consuming Three Kings cake, customers of Cholula’s Bakery in Santa Ana experienced... (Continue reading)

Egg prices rising as California chicken law takes effect

Written on 2 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 55 comments

Chicken egg prices are expected to rise across the U.S. early in 2015, following the implementation of a California law requiring farmers to house hens in cages with enough space to move around and stretch their wings. [CBS Sacramento] In... (Continue reading)

4 tips for a perfect Central Coast Thanksgiving

Written on 24 Nov, 2014 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the Nation’s first harvest feast with friends and family. And with the following tips, even the head chef in your home can get a break. 1. Instead of spending hours baking, wow your family and... (Continue reading)

Possible contamination prompts chocolate recall

Written on 5 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Cal Poly has recalled six varieties of candy bars because of possible contamination. [Tribune] No contamination has yet been discovered. However, it was determined that a piece of equipment had not been properly cleaned. As a result, the candy could... (Continue reading)

Macaroni & Cheese Festival, event photos

Written on 29 Aug, 2014 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | One comment

American General Media Radio produced the grand foodie event of the year on the Central Coast, the Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Festival at Avila Beach Resort last weekend. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. [nggallery id=259]... (Continue reading)

Biotoxins killing Central Coast sea life

Written on 27 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An outbreak of algae-produced biotoxins that attacks the brain is killing sea life along the Central Coast of California and also poses a risk to humans. [Aljazeera] The California Department of Public Health closed fisheries in Monterey and Santa Cruz... (Continue reading)

Hoppe’s Garden Bistro in Cayucos closing

Written on 27 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The owners of Hoppe’s Garden Bistro in Cayucos are closing the restaurant and bakery after more than 20 years in business to spend more times with their family and another restaurant they own in Cayucos. [Tribune] The restaurant, known for... (Continue reading)