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Trattoria Uliveto – Where Everyone Knows Your Name

By Donna / March 18, 2020 / Comments Off on Trattoria Uliveto – Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Remember that old sitcom with the catchy theme, set in a Boston Pub? A place where everyone knew your name. In fact, every time this particular regular patron entered the bar, he was greeted by name…by everyone in the bar! Sounds nice, doesn’t it? A place where everyone knows your name.  Everyone is Greeted Well,…

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An Adventure Into Wine & Art

By Donna / February 27, 2020 / Comments Off on An Adventure Into Wine & Art

I have always looked forward to “Date Night” with my wife Kori, but this time I must say my anxiety was a little high. All my life, art was never my forte. My art teachers in school were somehow always telling me, “Well, at least you tried.” Despite these past art transgressions and unmotivating words…

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Home on the Range—A trip back in time to the Hitching Post 1

By Donna / February 24, 2020 / Comments Off on Home on the Range—A trip back in time to the Hitching Post 1

If you just rolled into town or you’ve lived in an underground bunker, those would be the only two reasons why you haven’t heard of the Hitching Post in Casmalia, CA.  Casmalia is a cow town located about 15 minutes outside of Old Orcutt at 3325 Point Sal Road, Casmalia. Open Monday through Saturday, from…

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Old Town Orcutt is the Perfect Small Town Getaway

By Donna / December 11, 2019 / Comments Off on Old Town Orcutt is the Perfect Small Town Getaway

The beautiful town of Old Orcutt, California, is a great laid back, small town weekend getaway. A town where you can walk to anything you need and has the old fashioned, hometown feel. In Old Orcutt, most of the businesses are owned and run by a local family. If you’re looking for a fantastic getaway,…

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Christmas on the Coast

By Donna / December 2, 2019 / Comments Off on Christmas on the Coast

Growing up as an only child in Cincinnati, Ohio, gave me plenty of opportunity to shovel snow in sub-zero temperatures.  Let’s just say, I’m grateful to live on the California Central Coast, where we don’t have to deal with ice on our windshields and plowing snow out of the driveway in the morning. We may…

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Lifestyle and Crestview

By Donna / September 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Lifestyle and Crestview

One of the main challenges facing families in California, is the cost of rent and perhaps even more so, the cost of housing and home ownership. An obvious issue causing California’s unaffordable housing crisis, is an imbalance between supply and demand. Due to California’s extraordinarily positive attributes, including fantastic climate, cultural and recreational amenities, and…

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Bello Forno Will Always Have a Pizza of My Heart

By Donna / June 3, 2019 / Comments Off on Bello Forno Will Always Have a Pizza of My Heart

On a recent Keys 2 the Coast trip to Italy, I had the opportunity to explore Sicily, Venice, Florence and Portofino. While every moment was wonderful, every bite of food delicious and the scenery magnificent, it did not escape me that some of the magnificence of Italy is similar to what we have here on the California Central Coast. Specifically,…

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Lighting Up Old Town Orcutt…Parable Candle Company

By Donna / March 6, 2019 / Comments Off on Lighting Up Old Town Orcutt…Parable Candle Company

Strolling down the street in Old Orcutt recently, I caught a whiff of amazing, soothing aromas, wafting from a storefront and I had to pop inside!  The owner of Parable Candle Company, Elaine, greeted me warmly and invited me in…and what a delight! Lovingly hand-poured, aromatic candles, homemade gourmet and luxurious soaps, lotions and bath…

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Old Orcutt-The Perfect Place to Wine-About

By Donna / January 3, 2019 / Comments Off on Old Orcutt-The Perfect Place to Wine-About

Owner’s Kurt and Dawn make you feel like family at Vino et Amicis. Old Orcutt is a place to Wine-About. Step out of the hustle, bustle and busyness of life, to enjoy all that Old Orcutt has to offer.  Experience fine, award-winning wine from our world class wine region, or taste delicious food from one…

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New Things are Brewing in Old Orcutt…and it’s a “Blast”!

By Donna / May 3, 2018 / Comments Off on New Things are Brewing in Old Orcutt…and it’s a “Blast”!

By Pam Adkisson Some exciting changes are afoot just in time for summer in Old Town Orcutt. About an hour north of Santa Barbara, and 35 minutes south of San Luis Obispo, this small town enclave is experiencing a renaissance, yet maintains its small–town spirit. This month, Rooney‘s Irish Pub will become Blast Brewery at…

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