SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel NewsModonna Inn chosen as one of the World's 10 Quirkiest HotelsMonday, July 31, 2006TripAdvisor(TM), the largest travel community in the world, today announced the top 10 quirkiest hotels from around the globe, according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors. San Luis Obispo's Madonna Inn made the top 10 list.Most often referred to as kitschy, perhaps the best description for the Madonna Inn comes from a recent TripAdvisor traveler, "It's what happens when Barbie moves in with Barney Rubble, all pink and rock." But that's part of the charm of the Madonna. A garish, chalet-style inn, the hotel features 45 rooms with varying themes and color schemes. To many travelers, an indescribably unique experience, perhaps the only thing you need to know is that there is a famous waterfall urinal in the men's room. Source: TripAdvisor Announces Top 10 Quirkiest Hotels in the World Tags: San Luis Obispo Central Coast SLO Restaurants featured on the Food NetworkWednesday, July 12, 2006On Tuesday evening, millions of people around the country will be getting a taste of the central coast, when several San Luis Obispo County restaurants are featured on the Food Network's "Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels."It is a show watched by millions of food lovers nationwide. In Cambria, Rachel Ray raved about Jade Pombrio's pecan-crusted halibut and Fermentations' gourmet goods, and limited-released wines made on the central coast. In San Luis Obispo, the delicious dishes of Buona Tavola are also getting a few minutes of fame, along with favorites from Big Sky Kitchen. So now, some of the central coast's best-kept meals are to become nationally-known eats. "This is just taking it to a whole new level, the Food Network is watched around the country and the world," said Gainer. The central coast episode of "Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels" airs at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, and it should re-run at 12:30 a.m., and then again on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Tags: San Luis Obispo Central Coast Restaurants Simply Scrappin' - San Luis Obispo Scrapbook StoreSunday, July 02, 2006San Luis Obispo County, like many communities across the country, has seen the closure of many of their local scrapbook stores in recent years. Scrapbook Crazy recently closed it's store located in San Luis Obispo's Albertson shopping center on Broad and Tank Farm Rd. Now, San Luis Obispo's Scrapbook Heaven has closed its doors, moving its inventory to it's Santa Maria location.The Central Coast scrapbook store known for its best selection of scrapbooking albums, paper and supplies - Simply Scrappin' - is now the only available store in San Luis Obispo County. Simply Scrappin' is located in Pismo Beach at HWY 101 and Oak Park, in the Ross, Osh, Big 5 shopping center. For the Central Coast's best selection of scrapbook albums, paper and supplies, visit Simply Scrappin' at: www.simplyscrappin.com. Tags: San Luis Obispo Central Coast Scrapbook Scrapbooking Read More
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