Story Submission: Paso Robles
Experience Globally Influenced Cuisine Throughout Paso Robles
From American Bistro-style cooking inspired by local, produce and proteins, to Italian dishes cooked with love and masses of fresh ingredients, Paso Robles truly understands the meaning of diverse eating. During any single visit to Paso, guests can experience a wide variety of culinary excellence, from Peruvian and Mexican dishes, to South American and French inspired meals. With new restaurants blooming in the heart of the community, wine pairings are accommodating to each plate maintaining the flavor of every bite taken. Wine and food in Paso is amongst the most sought after combination. Whether you stay a day or a week, the restaurants of Paso will offer the variety visitors look for. With its native grapes, Paso offers a sample of life’s surprises in the palates of many.
Paso’s Outdoor Paradise
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Paso Robles offers an assortment of options for visitors to reintroduce themselves to everything nature has to offer. Outdoor aficionados will experience a delightful surprise in the plethora of fun activities Paso has to offer an individual and/or family. From biking the rolling hills of Paso to lacing up your hiking boots to conquer the coastal bluffs of Montana de Oro, there are many customizable options to make your stay enjoyable. In search for more of a relaxing outdoor adventure? Visit the Central Coast Lavender Farm where visitors can pick their own lavender! Afterwards, head over to Jack Creek Farms for homemade finds such as honey and goat cheese. Top things off with the “clink” of wine glasses after zip lining through the vineyards, tasting the most impeccable wines Paso has to offer.
Paso’s Fresh Farm Ingredients- Farm to Plate
Located less than 30 minutes from the California coast, nearby aquaculture provides an abundance of fresh fish, oysters, and even abalone. Combined with viniculture offerings of the region, and Paso’s farming agriculture this has created a natural unity of culinary and wine with the ability to cater to anyone’s palate. Artistic chefs of Paso have adopted a farm to plate initiative utilizing innovative farm fresh ingredients to complete each dish. Working hand in hand with area farmers, ranchers and fisherman, local cuisine flourishes on menus throughout the area at hotspots such as Thomas Hill Organics, Artisan, Cass Winery Café, Il Cortile Ristorante, Enoteca and Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse. Several chefs have taken it upon themselves to grow their own produce with the likes of local farms including Thomas Hill Farm and Windrose Farms. Moreover, FARMstead Ed recently joined the culinary world of Paso, which promotes San Luis Obispo County locally grown and made items via pop-up educational experiences, events and gatherings held at local farms, ranches and agriculture related venues.
Amanda S. Diefenderfer
Media Relations Coordinator
Travel Paso Robles Alliance
Tel: (805) 610-6326
E-mail:
Web site: www.travelpaso.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PasoRobles
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravelPaso