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.
16 responses to “Lunch with the Guys”
I can’t wait to go visit my big brother down in SLO! He will really fit in well there.
I can’t wait to go visit my big brother down in SLO! He will really fit in well there.
Sounds like a lovely lunch – mmm, the menu at that place sounds scrumptious!
Sounds like a lovely lunch – mmm, the menu at that place sounds scrumptious!
That sounds lovely. Your photos are always so good.
That sounds lovely. Your photos are always so good.
What a beautiful place and the food sounds divine. So glad you got to enjoy this wonderful time and pretty spot. xoxo
What a beautiful place and the food sounds divine. So glad you got to enjoy this wonderful time and pretty spot. xoxo
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*)
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*)
I’ll meet you there and buy lunch next October. =)
I’ll meet you there and buy lunch next October. =)
Looks like a wonderful place to have a long lunch. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a wonderful place to have a long lunch. Thanks for sharing.
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.
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.