Chef Brian Collins, who once cooked at Alice Waters' revered Chez Panisse, has returned to his roots in SLO County. Out of this heart-warming restaurant's wood-burning oven come savory flatbreads, artfully charred squid and hearty red-wine-smoked short ribs. No reservations, so show up at 4pm or after 7:30pm, or be prepared for a very long wait for a table.
Sociable seating in the bar, where you can order off the full menu, is first-come, first-served. Look forward to being surprised with a different seasonal menu each month. The restaurant is west of Hwy 101 (southbound exit Halcyon Rd) in Arroyo Grande.
