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Chef Rick heads to the Far West(ern)

Written on 1 Jul, 2011 in Discovered | 2 comments

Chef Rick’s, the upscale funky Orcutt restaurant that tempted more than a few foodies to make the trek south from San Luis Obispo County, has closed after 22 years. [Santa Maria Times] The iconic eatery, tucked away in the corner... (Continue reading)

Tipping: Breast size does matter

Written on 31 Mar, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 10 comments

Americans leave behind an estimated $40 billion in tips every year, but promptness by the server may not be the only criteria determining the size of the gratuity. [Smart Money] The popular notion has long been that diners tip based on... (Continue reading)

Consumer Reports: In-N-Out Best Burger

Written on 8 Sep, 2010 in Discovered | 9 comments

The new issue of Consumers Reports confirms what almost anybody in California, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona already knows: In-N-Out makes the best burger. [Consumer Reports] The magazine surveyed 28,000 online subscribers and asked them to rate the burgers at 18... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: Tahlia’s Cucina in Nipomo

Written on 25 Jul, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

By DAVID CONGALTON The area around the intersection of Thompson Road and Tefft Street is considered Old Town Nipomo, but there’s not much action in these parts. Plenty of empty lots. Very little retail. Most of the traffic seems headed... (Continue reading)

In-N-Out will be In Arroyo Grande by end of year

Written on 14 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

The hugely popular In-N-Out restaurant chain is expected to open in Arroyo Grande by the end of the year. [Tribune] Approved by the city planning commission last December, the new In-N-Out restaurant will occupy space near the old Sizzler on... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: The Neon Carrot

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Discovered | 2 comments

By DAVID CONGALTON I am but a poor media peon, so The Park was one of those wonderful San Luis Obispo restaurants normally out of my budget. I could go if others were paying, or it was a truly special... (Continue reading)

Chef, restaurant, charged with serving whale meat

Written on 12 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

The U.S. Department of Justice is filing charges against a Santa Monica restaurant and a  sushi chef for allegedly serving meat from an endangered whale. [Reuters] The owners of The Hump Restaurant at the Santa Monica airport, along with sushi... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: Sunday Brunch at McPhee’s

Written on 17 Jan, 2010 in Discovered | 5 comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON We’ve developed a new monthly ritual at our house — once a month, we hop in the car, cruise up to Avila Beach and enjoy Sunday champagne brunch at McPhee’s. People on the Central Coast who enjoy... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: Meet me at Neeta’s

Written on 14 Nov, 2009 in Discovered | No comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON For most locals, Nipomo has long been a one-restaurant town. People chow down and drink, and drink some more, at the shrine known as Jocko’s. I’ve got no beef with the infamous steak house, but there are... (Continue reading)