Paso Robles Inn Winemaker Dinner feat. J.Lohr Vineyards and Wines
As part of our 3rd Annual Summer Wine and Tapas series on the patio at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse we are excited to announce the addition of Winemaker Dinners!
The new Winemaker Dinner series is an intimate affair showcasing local wines along with Chef Paul Arangorin’s signature cuisine. Collaborating with the winemakers, Chef Paul will design a menu that highlights the wine selections. The featured winemaker will be in attendance to provide tasting notes during the meal.
Enjoy an educational experience paired with great ambiance and delicious food and wine, select Thursdays, June-August beginning at 6PM.
Tickets are $75 per person. Tickets may be purchased in advance for all events by calling the Paso Robles Inn at 238-2660 and will also be sold at the door.
Guests must be 21 years of age to attend.
Our first Winemaker Dinner of the series kicks off with J.Lohr Vineyards and Wines on June 12th.
How delicious does this menu look?
Summer Wine and Tapas at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse
Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Summer Wine and Tapas Series on the patio at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse. Mark your calendar for select Thursday evenings from 5-7pm from June 19th through September 11th. Meet the featured winemaker, learn about the local winery, and enjoy acoustic music and sumptuous wine and tapas – a great excuse to get out, mingle and enjoy the warm weather among our blooming gardens! Tickets are $18 per person.
As part of our 3rd Annual Summer Wine and Tapas series on the patio at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse we are excited to announce the addition of Winemaker Dinners!
The new Winemaker Dinner series is an intimate affair showcasing local wines along with Chef Paul Arangorin’s signature cuisine. Collaborating with the winemakers, Chef Paul will design a 3-course menu that highlights the wine selections. The featured winemaker will be in attendance to provide tasting notes during the meal.
Enjoy an educational experience paired with great ambiance and delicious food and wine, select Thursdays, June-August beginning at 6PM.
Tickets may be purchased in advance for all events by calling the Paso Robles Inn at 238-2660 and will also be sold at the door.
Guests must be 21 years of age to attend.
The Wine & Tapas Series by the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse presents the following wineries:
- DAOU Vineyards- June 19
- Vina Robles- July 10
- Broken Earth Winery- August 14
- Ancient Peaks Winery- September 11
The Winemaker Dinner series presents the following wineries:
- J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines- June 12
- Donati Family Vineyard- July 31
- Castoro Cellars- August 28
Follow the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse on Facebook for more information on the summer series!
Surf’s Up with Avila Beach Surf School
Ever wanted to learn how to surf? Avila Beach Surf School is San Luis Obispo county’s premier surf school, offering surf lessons from Pismo Beach to Morro Bay. They have been teaching surf instruction for fifteen years and guarantee to make your experience one to remember. Avila Lighthouse Suites’ Surf’s Up package includes overnight accomodations, surf board rental, wetsuit rental, photos and a 1.5 hour surf lesson from Avila Beach Surf School. Make reservations here.
Still worried about learning how to surf? So was recent guest, Jillian K. Read about her first-hand experience below!
“We all had rocks in our stomachs. It was the first time any of us would surf and our lesson was quickly approaching. My four friends and I arrived at Avila Beach with a few minutes to spare, which was spent breathing deeply and feeling nauseous. One friend had chosen not to participate in the group lesson, and so she was feeling calm and pleased with her decision. After a few minutes we met Justin, the owner of Avila Beach Surf School and an active local voice in Avila Beach conservation. He handed out wetsuits and introduced us to John, a UCSC student and our surf lesson instructor. We squirmed into our wetsuits just as the sun peeked around the clouds—the time had come. We made our way down to the beach and had a quick safety and technique lesson from John. He reminded us of the dangers of a ride tide, but assured us that nine years of surfing experience meant he was a pretty strong swimmer.
“Both knees, front foot, stand up slowly.” This was all the technique we needed to know for us to surf that morning, and so we practiced this on the sand as John offered advice on our form. After this quick introduction to surfing we got directly in the water, surf boards in hand. John demonstrated the most pleasant way to jump over waves, which may have been the most significant skill I learned that day (it turns out that you don’t have to swallow a bunch of salt water every time a wave goes by…). We all practiced jumping over waves and onto our boards while one person worked with John to ride in a wave and move both knees forward, put our front foot between our hands- at an angle- and then slowly stand up. In the beginning we all ate a lot of salt water.
Luckily, our friend Maureen, who had opted out of the surf lesson, was our photographer and took some excellent wipe out photos. Just as we were becoming acclimated to the feeling of the board we noticed that the waves were becoming massive—maybe twice the size of when we had started. Just as I began to think, “this two-hour lesson might be the end…” Justin threw on his wet suit and came out to provide more instruction. He assured us that these waves were, in fact, humungous, and provided some adept advice in maneuvering the waves. With John and Justin in the water instructing us, “both knees, front foot, stand up slowly,” we all stood up on the board for at least a moment! After a few rounds of waves we were all dragging our feet with exhaustion. We requested to see the real pros ride some waves, and without hesitation, Justin and John ran out into the water and showed us how it’s done. Their talent, humility, and positive attitudes left us all with a smile on our faces—even Maureen, who seemed to have just as much fun watching as we did in the water. On the walk back I learned that Justin has experience instructing lessons for all sorts of folks, and he emphasized the ease with which people with disabilities learn how to surf, given their keen listening skills and ability to overcome fear! Justin also knows a lot about local ecology and he includes lessons in geology and marine biology during the summer surf camp that Avila Beach Surf School offers.
This surf lesson was the highlight of our trip to the central coast of California. Even if your trip includes people of varying ages, abilities, and interest level, a surf lesson from Avila Beach Surf School provides a safe opportunity to try a new sport and explore the natural environment in a new capacity!”
Mothers’s Day Brunch at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse
Mothers are incredibly special and they deserve to be celebrated, especially on Mother’s Day. Honor the mother in your life by bringing her to a special Mother’s Day Brunch at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse.
Enjoy bottomless mimosas, live acoustic music and our special menu on Sunday, May 11, 2014 from 9AM-2PM. View the menu here.
Easter Brunch Buffet at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse
Celebrate Easter with us at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse for our delicious Easter Brunch Buffet! Enjoy bottomless champagne or mimosas and live acoustic music, Sunday April 20 from 9AM-2PM. Reservations are highly encouraged: 805-226-4925.
125th Anniversary Menus at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse
The Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse is celebrating 125 years of Paso Robles History with special lunch and dinner anniversary menus. Enjoy our lunch menu for only $12.50 per person or our dinner menu for two for $125. Tax and gratuity not included. Call 805-226-4925 to make your reservations today!
Special Zinfandel Festival Menu at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse
Enjoy our (Zin)fully delicious 3 course menu in celebration of Paso Robles Wine Country’s VINTAGE PASO: ZINFANDEL AND OTHER WILD WINES, March 14 – 16, 2014. The special dinner menu will be served at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse in addition to the regular dinner menu from 5-9PM, March 14th-March 16th. Savor the Zinfandel inspired 3 course menu for only $45 or $32 for the entree purchase only. Reservations are strongly encouraged: 805-226-4925.
Film, Wine, Fun at the SLO International Film Festival
Enjoy film, wine and fun at the 20th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, March 5-9, 2014. Named “..one of the best film events in the country” by MovieMaker Magazine, the five day event showcases contemporary and classic film screenings in a a wide variety of venues, from the city’s classic art deco Fremont Theatre, to the popular independent Palm Theatre, with a variety of unexpected venues from the wine country of Paso Robles to the seaside town of Avila Beach.
Variety is the spice of life, and the SLOIFF is proud to embrace that philosophy in its programming. From cutting edge documentaries to cinema classics, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival celebrates film on the ‘big screen’ by offering something for everyone. Experience Red Carpet and other special events, where they welcome everyone from celebrities to filmmakers to sports legends.
Highlight Events:
Opening Night Event- Wednesday, March 5 at 7PM at Fremont Theatre - Adam West will be here with a new documentary about his life and career and to receive the 2014 Spotlight Award!
Surf Night in SLO- Friday, March 7 at 7PM at Fremont Theatre - Featuring Five Summer Stories with HONK in concert
King Vidor and Independent Film Awards- Saturday, March 8 at 7PM at Fremont Theatre - The 2014 King Vidor Award for career Achievement will be presented to Academy Award winning actor, Jeff Bridges
Anita- Sunday, March 9 at 1PM at Fremont Theatre - Sneak Preview of the documentary about Anita Hill sponsored by Women’s Legacy Fund
Staying the the Avila Lighthouse Suites or the Paso Robles Inn? Don’t worry there are SLO International Film Festival venues and movie screenings near you too! The Avila Beach Community Center in Avila Beach will have various movie screenings from Thursday- Sunday. Park Cinemas and Galaxy Theaters in Paso Robles will have various movie screenings Thursday-Sunday. Click here for the full festival schedule. Click here to purchase tickets.
The Gardens are Expanding at the Paso Robles Inn
There is a lush new garden setting to greet arriving guests at the front of the Paso Robles Inn. The Inn recently removed seven parking places and expanded the gardens to the front of the Inn to better connect the Paso Robles Inn with the look of the park across the street and allude to the beautiful gardens that have always been popular with guests, but have been hidden behind the lobby building. The wandering brick path and seating area are designed to be the perfect place to relax and enjoy a specialty coffee. Yes, also planned for this spring is a new specialty coffee menu from the redesigned Coffee Shop. The nostalgic coffee shop is getting a face lift, but will retain its classic charm.
See the garden expansion transformation here: http://flipagram.com/f/1VPxRmmSiT, or see for yourself by visiting the Paso Robles Inn!
Ultimate Kids Vacation Package at Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Take a vacation where the kids rule and the parents save!
Pismo Lighthouse Suites proudly brings you a vacation package made for the whole family. This package includes: Micro-fiber hooded kids robes, an ice cream voucher, kid’s book, continental breakfast, and a coupon for dinner at the famous Klondike Pizza!
As always the Pismo Lighthouse Suites’ Play Deck with life sized chess set, ping pong, putting green, and bad mitten will be available. We also offer a plethora of board games available for check-out including: Monopoly, Ticket to Ride, Life, Telestrations, Sorry, Scrabble, and Risk.
Be sure to share all your Pismo Beach vacation pictures on our Facebook and Instagram pages using the hash tag #FreeAsAKid.
