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Atascadero's favorite diner just got finer. Deborah Blair, owner of Hoover's 101 Cafe in Atascadero, is pleased to welcome executive chef Patrick Elkins and a new dinner menu from 5-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. By adding this seasoned professional to the Hoover's family, the restaurant intends to raise the quality and variety to something closer to a fine dining experience, but without compromising the friendly diner feeling that's been the backbone of their success.
Elkins serves dinner in the evenings, but also oversees the menu throughout the day, ensuring quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Hoover's tradition. Some of the appetizing new menu items include seared Ahi tuna with wasabi and soy sauce, the Beef EnEscabeche (beef strips marinated in balsamic vinaigrette), and seafood linguini.
"I have over 25 years of experience in the restaurant business and have studied cuisine all over the world," Elkins said. "I hope to offer the local favorites in addition to some new dishes at Hoover's and make the dining fun, tasty, and interesting in Atascadero."
To taste Elkins' cooking for yourself, visit Hoover's 101 at 6900 El Camino Real in Atascadero, or call 466-6900 for reservations and additional info.
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California's most popular family-run specialty coffee and tea retailer, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, is opening its first location on the Central Coast. The Pismo Beach store on Five Cities Drive celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As part of the festivities, Mr. Ice Blended will be on hand to give away free commuter mugs to the first 200 customers. Founded in 1963 and with more than 300 stores in the Western U.S. and around the Pacific Rim, the Coffee Bean has its strongest presence in Southern California, but the 2,100-square-foot location in Pismo will be one of the largest in the United States. For more info, call the Coffee Bean's publicist Carl Larsen at 323-866-0880, Ext. 105. ...
... Award winning 3-D photographer Abe Perlstein, founder of the Morro Bay National Estuary Stereo Photo Survey, invites you to join him on Photographic Eco Tours of Morro Bay. After spending hundreds of hours on and around the bay, capturing its many moods and sights with his camera, Perlstein is an expert guide of the area. A choice of tours allows you to explore the estuary on a pedal kayak, or to go by foot around the surrounding dunes, beaches, and woodlands. Call 888-873-5610 for more details. ...
... Eleanor and Bill Seavey, proprietors of Her Castle, Cambria's newest bed and breakfast, are holding an open house at the up and coming homestay on Saturday April 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to open in late April or early May, Her Castle will have two luxury suites — the King Room and the Queen Room — both featuring private baths, private entrances, and private decks overlooking the sumptuous, tree-covered grounds. Originally from the Santa Maria Valley, the couple purchased the property in December and looks forward sharing it with guests. Throughout the month of May, they'll be offering 25 percent discounts on both rooms. For reservations or to RSVP the open house event, please call Her Castle at 924-1719. ...
... The Girl Scout of Tres Condados are inviting all girls from 5 to 9 years old to bring a parent and learn some camping skills at an Urban Campout hosted by Girl Scouts. Participants will build an edible fire, make a sit-upon, and find new friends. The introduction to outdoor fun takes place on April 1 from 1-3 p.m. at Meadow Park in San Luis Obispo. The $11 registration fee includes a water bottle and songbook. To register or learn more about this event, please call (800) 822-2427, Ext. 12. ...
... The city of Pismo Beach Recreation Division is holding its monthly Senior Dance the Veterans Hall on Monday, April 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. This month's theme is "Showers of Flowers," and everyone is welcome. Admission is $5 and includes refreshments and live music performed by Twist of Lemin. For more info, call the Pismo Recreation Division at 773-7049 or visit www.pismobeach.org.
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