Central Coast Foodie Festival -- May 20, 2012

Central Coast Foodie Festival

Are you a foodie? The First Annual Central Coast Foodie Festival will be happening on May 20, 2012 in Grover Beach. Mobile food vendors, caterers and restaurateurs will showcase their delectable specialties at this inaugural celebration. Enjoy the wonders of the Central Coast this weekend only. The difference between this show and the Iron Chef is that you get to be the judge! There will be a competition for Appetizers, Entrées and Desserts. Dabble in some delicious barbecued poultry, beef, and pork. And of course, beer and wine will be a-plenty. Local DJ entertainment will set the mood. If you've been to the Stone Soup Festival before, you are in for a treat!

Sunset Western Wine Awards Gala

Western Wine Awards Gala
September 30th on the Pismo Pier

Sunset is coming to Pismo Beach. And we don't mean the spectacular sunset you will encounter at Valentina. That goes without saying.

Join Sunset Wine Editor Sara Schneider and Sunset Editor-in-Chief Katie Tamony for one of the weekend’s most anticipated events. The Sunset Western Wine Awards are recognized as the highest honor for Western winemakers and focus solely on wines produced in the West. Sunset’s panel of professional judges includes Western wine writers, sommeliers, and winemakers. At this festive dinner and awards ceremony, you’ll get to sip the award-winning wines and meet their award-winning winemakers. Hosted by the City of Pismo Beach on the historic Pismo Beach Pier, the event features tantalizing, locally grown fare paired with wines that have been nominated for a Sunset Western Wine Award. Category winners will be announced throughout the evening.

Come to Pismo for this special event!

And while you're in Pismo, be sure to choose Valentina Inn & Villas for your accommodations. Pismo Beach's closest and finest, we are here to make your weekend an even more tasteful experience.

Attention Pismo Beach Enthusiasts: Savor the Central Coast Begins Sept. 30

Savor the Central Coast
Starting September 30

Pismo Beach visitors come back year after year for the wine and waves. From Sept. 30 - October 3, Pismo enthusiasts will need to brace themselves for the gourmet experience of a lifetime, as the Central Coast presents "Savor the Central Coast." With excellent food and wine related events throughout San Luis Obispo County, guests of this festival will have the ultimate culinary experience, and receive a true "taste" of the Central Coast.


The main event takes place at Santa Margarita Ranch, where food and wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike will:

• Come face-to-face with the Central Coast growers who feed California and the nation with the freshest, most flavorful produce. Meet the growers and ask them questions about their crops, methods, tricks, and their commitment to sustainability. Then witness an educational presentation in the demonstration kitchen by local chefs, farmers, and Sunset Magazine editors on everything from cheese-making to canning and preserving to tips and techniques for seasonal cooking.

• Receive a grand tour of the Central Coast’s top wineries—Monterey to Ventura—all in one stop! Arranged by sub-region, more than 100 wineries from the world-renowned Edna Valley and beyond will pour their very best, paired with small plates from the Central Coast’s top chefs. The SAVOR Marketplace stage will showcase everything from barrel-making to the secrets of pairing wine and food. Also, shop the Central Coast Marketplace Market for culinary delights including local olive oils, truffle butter and olallieberry jam.

• Experience the interactive tourism displays of the four Central Coast counties—San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Ventura—all under one roof! Afterward, grab a glass of wine from Sunset’s Western Wine Awards paired with delicacies prepared by local chefs. The Central Coast Pavilion will also feature a general store and bookshop filled with Sunset books, books by local authors, and celebrity and regional chefs. You can also pick up your must-have SAVOR items such as commemorative shirts, water bottles, hats, and more! Meet Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence and many participating writers and chefs at the Central Coast Pavilion book signing stage to get your autographed copy of your favorite book.

Admission to The Main Event for Saturday or Sunday with a single day ticket is $85.00 and $75.00 for locals. 2-day (Saturday and Sunday) admission ticket is $150.00 and $130.00 for locals.

So, as the final days of summer come to an end, come enjoy this unique celebration with us. Trust me-- you won't regret it.

And while you're travelling through Pismo Beach and the Central Coast, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach. Located less than 2 blocks from the beach, we are ideally located in Pismo Beach and are the perfect mid-point of the Central Coast and SLO County.

Reserve today at ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call us at 805-773-1234.

Valentina . . . Your Villa Awaits

Pismo Beach . . . A City in Love with Food

Splash Cafe
One of Pismo's fine eateries

Travelers know memorable meals combine local flavors with dining options that reflect a range of cuisines. Pismo Beach is a city in love with food, and rewards its visitors with truly divine dining experiences. Many restaurants pour local wines which rival Europe's finest, some have outdoor dining, and most feature fresh produce harvested locally.

San Luis Obispo County has a variety of cuisine to suite every taste and budget, including American, barbecue and burgers, chinese food, pizza, seafood, vegetarian cuisine and more. Whether you consider yourself a foodie or you just love a great meal, you'll find the best places to eat are local restaurants.

California’s Central Coast now hosts some of the world’s most renowned chefs, and our cosmopolitan cuisine has been touted by food aficionados like Rachael Ray, who recently filmed an episode of The Food Network's "Tasty Travels" at a local hot spot. Whether you are looking for fresh seafood, savory Italian, Pan-Asian, vegan, casual deli-style or just about anything between, you will find an ideal eatery to satisfy your wildest cravings in San Luis Obispo. Bon appetit!

~Adapted from visitslo.com

And while you're enjoying the gastronomical pleasures of Pismo Beach, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, ideally located in Pismo, less than 2 blocks from the beach. Valentina Inn & Villas is the Central Coast's premier vacation destination, with spacious, vacation rental sized suites and countless amenities, Valentina is sure to please. Secure, garage parking is complimentary!

Reserve now at http://ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reserve.html, or by calling (805) 773-1234.

We look forward to seeing you.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Taste of Pismo: April 25, 2010

Pismo Beach is the California's center for culinary excellence. Pismo is known for its award-winning cuisine, and is providing guests with the unique opportunity to sample an outstanding array of food and wine.

The 6th Annual Taste of Pismo brings together the most delicious food and superb local wineries in one exceptional location. Invite your friends and make new ones during one of the best afternoons in Pismo Beach.

This event is happening April 25, 2010 from 1pm - 5pm at the Dinosaur Caves Park. Reserve tickets today at http://tasteofpismo.com/.


Each year thousands of people come to visit our friendly coastal community and it's a pleasure for businesspeople to play host. The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring everyone together for unparalleled fun. We invite you to sip and taste the best of Pismo Beach. It's Classic California.

And while you're enriching your tastebuds with these delicioius treats, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach. Take advantage of our low winter rates today!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Relax in Wine Country as You Stay at Valentina

"You know you are in the heart of wine country. Back country roads lined with vineyards, rolling hills, a light breeze, and blue, blue skies. A feeling of peace sets in. From the people who greet you, to the laid back setting of San Luis Obispo, an un-crowded, un-hurried and un-pretentious wine tasting getaway awaits!

Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the SLO (that’s what we locals call it) wine region is comprised of three pristine viticulture areas: the Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley and Avila Valley. Our small, mostly family-owned wineries are well known for their hand-crafted bottlings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Zinfandel and more" (slowine.com).

And while you enjoy the simple pleasures of life in this charming community, be sure to book your stay at Valentina. From now through June 1, receive $75 OFF ANY 2 NIGHT STAY or $150 OFF ANY 3 NIGHT STAY.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com