Taste of SLO has done it again, I thoroughly enjoyed myself last Wednesday night as I wandered, well due to the great turn out, shuffled up and down the Mission Plaza tasting all that San Luis Obispo has to offer. This year’s disco themed event came complete with go go dancers, a giant disco ball, great music, and of course fabulous food and wine. The best of the best of San Luis Obispo restaurants made their appearances with delicious samplers; Tuna tacos from Native Lounge to mushroom soup topped with grated espresso bean from Mother’s Tavern to profiteroles from Mama’s Meatballs, can only begin to explain the range choices that were laid out in front of me. While samplers may sound like child’s play compared to the gigantic meals we are served at some restaurants, with a choice of samplers from over 30 restaurants I found that my graceful walk into the event had turned into a bit more of a waddle as I left the evening.
As if all that good food wasn’t enough every restaurant was paired with a local winery pouring their best. Mmmmm … food and wine what could make the night any better? My bliss turned into pure joy when I saw that a number of our SIP Certified wineries were represented this year. Thank you to Baileyana & Tangent Wineries, Castoro Cellars, Hope Family Wines, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Saucelito Canyon Vineyard, Tolosa Winery, and Wolff Vineyards for bringing delicious, sustainably grown wines to such a wonderful event. As I reflect back on the night, and listen to my tummy grumble, I must say I am already looking forward to another yummy night at Taste of SLO next year, hopefully with even more SIP Certified wines to enjoy.
Taste of SLO: food and SIP Certified wines, who could ask for more?
September 12, 2009 by Amanda
Amanda,
Thanks for the great write up. It was truly a magical evening and we are so lucky to be able to have events and memories like these. We’ll be posting some photos (soon!) on our website: http://www.downtownslo.com.
I think most people who attend Taste of San Luis are true food and wine people who are looking to try new offerings and enjoy their old favorites. Even though I’ve loved Windward Pinot Noir for years, I still show up at their booth so Marc can give me a big ‘taste!’ But some new people had great offerings and we think our event is a perfect marketing venue to get product in the mouths of customers: the best way to sell!
So thanks for your support and hope you enjoyed yourself. We’ll see you next year! Thanks, Deborah