The Hatch
Six Test Kitchen
The coolest sunset experience is Light at Sensorio. The work of internationally
acclaimed artist Bruce Munro, it features two light installations. Field of Light is a multi-
acre, walk-through experience and Munro’s largest artwork
in the world. It has more than 100,000 stemmed spheres lit by fiber optics that illuminate the landscape in subtle blooms of changing colors, making the rolling hill landscape appear as a field of undulating flowers. The second installation is
Light Towers, a celebration of Paso’s wine country featuring
69 towers made from more than 17,000 wine bottles illuminated with glowing optic fibers. The colors also change
and are paired to music. Most people arrive just before sunset to catch the fire show with a few drinks from the on-site bar and snacks like a cheese and charcuterie board.
breakfast. For this meal, I loved the classic American diner and comfort fare at Vic’s Cafe. Prices were fair, and the eggs were cooked just right. The sausage gravy on hash browns was another menu modifi cation I enjoyed.
Dishes are assembled
on a pristine, stainless- steel counter, and each is presented as a work of art. Even if you don’t
dine at Six Test, it’s worth visiting Tin City — a wholly walkable neighborhood featuring modern, industrial-style buildings and home to more than 20 small- production wineries, distilleries, and breweries.
The Restaurant at Justin
The Restaurant at
Justin is Paso’s latest Michelin-starred establishment. The dishes here are created from fresh, seasonal ingredients grown on the 26-acre farmstead where it’s located. In Bloom, which
recently earned a Michelin mention, was one of my favorite upscale dining experiences. The cuisine
is modern Californian, and you can choose from a six-course tasting menu or order à la carte. The Hatch is another acclaimed local eatery downtown. The focus here is on poultry, with fried, rotisserie, and roasted chicken all on the menu. In addition to chicken,
The Hatch serves American comfort fare including shared plates like hot skillet cornbread and pimento cheese dip with pickles and grilled toast. If you are craving
Italian, check out Il Cortile Ristorante. It off ers seasonal, rustic Italian fi ne dining with locally sourced ingredients. The homemade pastas were my favorite. They also do excellent fresh seafood. And then there is
The Piccolo is a great option. This boutique hotel has just 24 rooms and suites and is in the heart of downtown. Rooms are spacious and very comfy — I loved the mattresses and pillows. All have thoughtful,
modern design that also incorporates the region’s wine country heritage. Head up to the rooftop bar for a craft cocktail or a glass of vino after a day out exploring. The Piccolo is also dog-friendly.
HOW TO GET TO PASO ROBLES
You can fly into San Luis Obispo on United, American, and Alaska. There are direct flights from Denver, Phoenix, Portland, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. The airport is about 30 minutes from Paso Robles. Amtrak also stops
in Paso Robles on its Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight routes.
JULY 2023 | NEWSMAX MAXLIFE 79
FIELD OF LIGHT/SERENA MUNRO
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