Artisan in Paso Robles
Artisan Restaurant in Paso Robles
Paso Robles has changed a lot in the last twenty years. In the early part of my career, I would stop there for gas on my way north. It was all gas stations and cattle country. The arrival of vineyards has changed all that.
I recently photographed an assignment there for Westways Magazine and was amazed at the beautifully restored historic downtown with galleries, a wide range of restaurants and tasting rooms run by several of the local wineries.
Artisan Restaurant in Paso Robles, California
wine cellar, Artisan Restaurant in Paso Robles, California
The very elegant Artisan is a restaurant located on the edge of old town Paso Robles. With its emphasis on seasonal, local ingredients and area wines, brothers Chris and Mike Kobayashi have created a mecca for local foodies and wine tourists alike.
Santa Barbara is a bit of a drive from Paso Robles, so the brothers made sure I ate something before I left. I ordered the Charter Oak beef burger with white cheddar cheese and grilled onions. It was a perfectly grilled three-napkin burger– messy, as are all truly great burgers. Maybe it’s just the way I like to eat burgers, but it kept me humming all the way home.
Artisan in Paso Robles, California
nice spread.