Escape to the Central Coast



Hosted midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Sunset’s Savor the Central Coast event will celebrate the beauty and bounty of this unspoiled region of California in an incredible four-day event. Sunset’s Savor the Central Coast will showcase the talents of the areas winemakers, chefs, lavender growers, and artisanal food producers. Sunset’s expert editors and renowned celebrity chefs will be guiding attendees through culinary tours, winemaker dinners, wine blending seminars, historic excursions, and culinary showcases. Click here for more information 



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Central Coast day trip: Templeton

The Paso Robles neighbor that's worth a closer look|Sarah Doyle

Chris Leschinsky

Make it a weekend: Stay at Venteux Vineyards, where you can stroll through the vines, sip Rhône-inspired blends by the stone fireplace, chat with the winemaker, and relax in your farmhouse-style room. Gourmet breakfast is served on the long wraparound porch. $245, including breakfast and wine and cheese; two-night minimum.

Hungry? Four more food and wine finds

For seafood: At Pier 46 Seafood Market & Restaurant, in addition to freshly caught fish to go, there’s first-rate fish and chips, cioppino, fish tacos, and calamari on toasted sourdough. $$; 1131 Rossi Rd.; 805/434-1950.

For burgers: Locals line up for juicy burgers with all the fixings at the Burger Station, in a 1940s gas station. $; 628 South Main St.; 10:30–3:30; closed Sun; 805/434-9200.

For wine: Try the Rhône- and Bordeaux-inspired blends at Clavo Cellars downtown. Especially the “Dreamer” Petite Sirah. $5 tasting fee; 315 S. Main St.; 805/226-0174.

For a surprise: McPhee’s Grill is one of the best restaurants on the Central Coast, serving whatever Ian McPhee is in the mood for—say, ancho-chile duck quesadillas or roast quail with mushroom caponata. $$$; 416 S. Main St.; 805/434-3204.

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