Getting Sauced with Smeets: Reviews and Awards

Putting the ‘farm’ back in Apple Farm

While still big on country-style Americana, SLO landmark is expanding its palate with recipes that emphasize fresh, local food

BY KATY BUDGE

Special to The TribuneSeptember 19, 2013

Event: Backyard Winemaker Dinner – San Luis Obispo

Posted on November 19, 2012

Last week I told you about Apple Farm Inn – the boutique hotel in San Luis Obispo, right off the 101 freeway. The purpose of my visit was to experience the Backyard Winemaker Dinner, a monthly dinner focused entirely around the wines of a featured local winemaker.

Glass of Win

NewTimes San Luis Obispo

Surf with American heroes

Wine, Waves & Beyond supports challenged athletes

BY KATHY MARCKS HARDESTY

Foodie seems like such a dated term, yet I see many food lovers like me regularly using it online. And we’re all much alike in the fact that we’re constantly looking for the next epicurean experience. Unfortunately, such dining isn’t usually found at charity events where the food served is nothing worth writing home about (whereas great meals have always been an integral component of the upcoming Central Coast Wine Classic in July). That said, during the annual event Wine, Waves & Beyond (WW&B), guests can experience an amazing nine-course meal during the winemakers’ dinner at Marisol at the Cliffs Resort on Saturday, June 1. Imagine the fun of indulging in a nine-course gourmet dinner with two choices in wine pairings. I did it and found it an excellent experience.

FLAVORS, FUN AND FOOD AWAIT ATTENDEES AT THE 2012 US FOODS CULINARY EVENT IN LOS ANGELES

“We invited some of the top chefs from Los Angeles-area restaurants to showcase their culinary expertise and share upcoming trends in dining and food products,” said Bill Beedie, division president, US Foods Los Angeles. “Every year, we hold several culinary events to help our customers learn about new ingredients and cooking methods so they can stay ahead of the trends and be even more successful.”

New Year’s Eve Winemaker Dinner at Apple Farm Inn

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We are a farm to table restaurant serving you breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as having the best scratch bakery on the Central Coast featuring custom cakes, cookies, danish, pies and more.

California Fine Wineries

I have always loved to visit the Apple Farm Inn and find it to be a charming oasis in the center of the state. I’ve made it a frequent stop while driving up and down the back roads of California Wine Country. Their old-world decor appeals to me as does their extensive gift shop, restaurant, bakery, and lush grounds. Visiting this lovely Central Coast hotel really feels like a vacation. Outside, planters, flower pots and hanging baskets beckon you to unwind and relax.

Food and Wine Safari

The magic of food, wine and waves are only a few of the experiences being offered by the Association of Amputee Surfers May 30th to June 2nd. The 4th Annual Wine, Waves & Beyond Longboard Surf Classic will be held in Pismo Beach and other venues throughout San Luis Obispo County.