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Alban Vineyards founder John Alban is San Francisco Wine Auction’s Winemaker of the Year (opens the original)
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At Alban Vineyards in Arroyo Grande, winemaker John Alban is immersed in the daily grind of harvest season, covered in grape skins and yeast while monitoring daily operations. He swapped his work clothes for formal attire to attend the 49th annual San Francisco Wine Auction at The Palace Hotel on Sept. 19, where The Guardsmen honored him as the 2026 Winemaker of the Year. When Alban received the call announcing the recognition, the news took him by complete surprise. “I got a phone call from thi
Mee Heng Low closes the chapter on a century of noodles (opens the original)
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In 1927, Gin Jack Keen opened Noodle Boom, serving Chinese-American noodles and stir-fry. After generations of ownership and a name change to Mee Heng Low, the 99-year-old historic noodle house permanently closed on Aug. 29, leaving the restaurant’s building awaiting an uncertain future. As the last remaining Chinese-owned establishment in San Luis Obispo’s historic Chinatown district, Mee Heng Low’s closure marks the end of a century of cultural exchange through Chinese-American food. After fac
Kor Kitchen brings the taste of Afghanistan to SLO County (opens the original)
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Kor means “home” in Pashto, one of the official languages of Afghanistan. That’s exactly what San Luis Obispo is to Sophia Zekria, an Afghan immigrant and founder of Kor Kitchen, serving the first Afghan cuisine in SLO County. Since she was a little girl in Kabul, Zekria has loved cooking. Today, Zekria hopes to expand Kor Kitchen from catering and pop-ups to a permanent restaurant space. However, she didn’t pursue cooking professionally until she moved to SLO. Zekria studied accounting at the A
Silver Sage brings garden coaching business to SLO County (opens the original)
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In a climate as unpredictable and geographically diverse as San Luis Obispo County, many residents who garden end up with wilted tomato vines and a confusing irrigation system. While the Central Coast is praised for its beautiful climate, dry summers and changing weather can turn gardening hobbies into frustration. Laura Gaither, founder of Silver Sage […] The p
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