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Kitchenette Pork Posole Verde

Bishop-born brothers Michael Kobayashi and chef Chris Kobayashi opened Artisan in Paso Robles, setting the bar for seasonal comfort food in the then-sleepy Central Coast town. In the past decade-plus, the area’s shown a...
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Artisan: Dialing Up the Artistry in Paso Robles [CLOSED]

There was no turning back. We only had one more dinner between the Bay Area and L.A., so we had to make it count. It’s always tempting to try something new for the sake...
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Pork Paso Robles

Artisan Pork Loin [CLOSED]

There’s a thin line between TNT and T&T. The former produces an explosive charge that can either clear a path or (permanently) stop someone where they stand. T&T refers to Oregon’s Tails & Trotters...
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Chefs Santa Barbara

Hiring Practices: What L.A. and Central Coast Chefs Look For

On July 31, Wally’s Wine hosted their 8th Annual Central Coast Food & Wine Celebration in Westwood, benefiting the Michael Bonaccorsi Scholarship Fund at the UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology. A number...
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Chef Los Angeles

First Night: L.A. and Central Coast Chefs Remember their Starts

On July 31, Wally’s Wine hosted their 8th Annual Central Coast Food & Wine Celebration in Westwood, benefiting the Michael Bonaccorsi Scholarship Fund at the UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology. Several leading...
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Artisan: Helping Paso Robles Transcend Rustic Ranch Cooking [CLOSED]

Downtown Paso Robles has enjoyed an infusion of culinary talent in the past decade that has allowed the local food scene to grow in step with the surrounding wine scene. Restaurants like Villa Creek...
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