It seems that every time we make a wish, it comes true here in Paradise. Pier 46 Seafood is right off of Vineyard Drive in Templeton and is packed with those with a passion for the freshest, restaurant quality seafood. Because Pier 46 is a brief stop off the 101, we now can get the best of San Francisco, Japan, and LA at our doorstop. Whether you want to take your fresh lobsters home or curl up with a book on the patio of Pier 46 while chomping down on their incredible fish tacos or salmon salad, this will become your second home!

With three creative companies to run and grow, this Thanksgiving Eugene and I just wanted to stay home alone and watch movies all day. No phones. No cooking. No going out. BUT, we wanted to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner that brought back childhood memories with familiar tastes and smells. Michele Ward’s Seasonal Custom Cuisine was the best Thanksgiving ever! We’re now devoted fans and look forward to those evenings when we can stay in and be indulged.

Meow! Simple décor. Intimate space. Dazzling cuisine. With a menu that changed daily and a nice selection of local wines, The Black Cat Bistro in Cambria is for those who are looking for a sensual dining experience.

Nestled in the magical village of Cambria, The Wild Ginger electrifies the senses with exotic, authentic creations. From delectable appetizers to out-of-this-world desserts, from Honey Hoisin Glazed Baby Back Ribs to Wild Ginger Prawn Curry, your taste buds will be thrilled!

What gets me out of bed in the morning is my first cappuccino made from Michael’s Folly – one of the many exquisite bean choices you’ll find at JOBELLA COFFEE. Beans are imported from family-owned farms around the globe, are roasted in Atascadero and are available for wholesale purchase through JOBEELA COFFEE’S website and at discerning grocers. Lucky for us, Joseph and Isabel Gerardis opened JOEBELLA Coffee House in the Trade Joe’s Center in Templeton. Here coffee is brewed one cup at a time at the Drip Bar or with a French Press. Cappuccinos and Espressos are the best we’ve ever sipped. Specialty teas and homemade pastries from a local bakery make JOBELLA COFFEE a place you don’t want to miss during your visit to the Central Coast.

Tucked away at Kennedy Fitness in Paso Robles is Serenity Spa which offers not only facials with our favorite aesthetician, Andi Counts, but cooking classes with some of the Central Coast's most popular chefs and cooks in a charming boutique setting. Space is limited, so book early.

Some of the worlds most palate pleasing olive oils are being produced here on the Central Coast of California, and Olea Farm is The Best of The Best. Yves and Clotile Julian invite you to visit their “little piece of European charm” and enjoy an olive oil tasting experience that promises to surprise, delight and enliven your senses.