Category: Support Local

During the month of May, we recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here in San Luis Obispo, this occasion is particularly profound, as our community has a rich history of AAPI heritage that is reflected in the artworks we’re highlighting in May’s monthly tour of public art. In the 1870s, thousands of Chinese ...

April brings Earth Day to San Luis Obispo, while springtime brings new color and life to our surroundings. It seems only fitting that this month, our “Art Starts With” program is inspired by Mother Nature.  Among blooming poppies and cherry trees, visitors and locals alike can enjoy more than 100 pieces of public art around ...

Let’s talk business. Here in San Luis Obispo, we’re in the business of supporting, uplifting and amplifying the people that make our community awesome. The ones who have become part of our everyday routine. The ones who make every day our best day ever. In short, the ones who make the SLO life so nice. ...

This March we are continuing our “Art Starts With” program to highlight the 100+ public art pieces around town. While last month we visited pieces embodying the theme of love, this month we will be showcasing work done by female artists as we reflect on our new theme “Art Starts with Equality.” Because March kicks ...

Did you know that in San Luis Obispo, there are 100+ unique pieces of public art around town, from murals and sculptures to benches and stained glass windows? The City of SLO has long made it a priority to share art and beauty where everyone can enjoy it. Now, we’re kicking off a brand-new “Art ...

Great Gourds, Fab Fruit & Leafy Greens In a county that’s chock-full of farmers, vintners, chefs and other culinary geniuses, it’s hard to decide what and where to eat. So why not start with what’s in season? San Luis Obispo is a foodie paradise all year round, and winter is no exception! Now is the ...

Forget Eating Less this January, Eat Local! There’s never been a better time to explore all the deliciousness that San Luis Obispo has to offer. Why, you ask? It’s because the City and SLO Chamber have just launched the brand new Eat Local Bonus program, where you can get a $25 gift card to a ...

Fresh Finds in Yelp’s Foodie City of the Year With 2023 just around the corner, we can’t help but feel nostalgic for all the trails we hiked, the places we explored, the concerts we attended…and of course, the food we ate. And how could we not be? After all, there’s no place quite like San ...

Robin Wolf is a mixologist, author, volunteer, ally, and most recently co-owner of Highwater, one of downtown SLO’s newest restaurants. While not her first restaurant or business venture, Highwater is clearly a passion project for her and her husband. The vibe is cool, from rock legends stenciled on the walls to album sleeve menus and ...

To celebrate Asian Heritage month, we wanted to hear from one of SLO’s newest Asian restaurants, Baht Thai. Baht opened last year in the Market Hall building at the new SLO Public Market, along with a handful of other restaurants also offering unique dishes not served anywhere else in town. We sat down with chef ...