On a recent weekend when I was in San Luis Obispo with my two favorite guys, we had a lovely lunch at Novo Restaurant. The building was originally a cigar factory! The food was delicious and filling, and the restaurant has won numerous awards. Among the honors are: Best San Luis Obispo Restaurant, Best Wait Staff, Best Fusion Cuisine, Best Outdoor Dining, and Runner Up Best Place to Go on a First Date.
We opted for burgers, which were served with a divine salmon bisque and salad greens. As fabulous as the food was, my favorite part of the experience was sitting out on the shady deck which overlooked a bubbling creek down below. You will just have to imagine the sounds of the birds chirping! We will definitely be going back.
I can't wait to go visit my big brother down in SLO! He will really fit in well there.
Posted by: sara, the house of charm | June 15, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Sounds like a lovely lunch - mmm, the menu at that place sounds scrumptious!
Posted by: Lisa D. | June 15, 2007 at 02:35 PM
That sounds lovely. Your photos are always so good.
Posted by: Leigh Gibson | June 15, 2007 at 04:47 PM
What a beautiful place and the food sounds divine. So glad you got to enjoy this wonderful time and pretty spot. xoxo
Posted by: Betty Jo | June 16, 2007 at 06:52 PM
How fun to visit your blog and see photos of my favorite town. My husband and I met while students at Poly, our DS just got his BA from Poly (last week-yay!) and DD#1 just finished her 1st year there. I haven't been to the newest incarnation of the Cigar Factory yet. Sounds like a must try!
A post or so ago you commented on quilt shops in or around SLO. A couple I try to visit if I have time are the Cotton Ball in Morro Bay and a cute one in Arroyo Grande...sorry, I can't remember the name.
Your son is going to love it at Poly!
(BTW- I grew up in Aptos. Small world, huh? *grin*)
Posted by: Karen (Misiz C) | June 17, 2007 at 09:26 AM
I'll meet you there and buy lunch next October. =)
Posted by: Susan | June 17, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Looks like a wonderful place to have a long lunch. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Wendy | June 17, 2007 at 08:36 PM
Hey!, I recognize that creek!!!! It's funny to read people's comments about visiting in SLO or meeting husbands while attending Cal Poly, etc.
I was born in SLO and still live here, I might add. It's amazing how many people with blogs come here to visit and post about my home town.
Hope you had a delightful visit. Frankly, I can't imagine myself living anywhere else.
P.S. The quilt shop in Arroyo Grande is The Quilt Attic.
Posted by: Deb | June 18, 2007 at 12:34 AM