*** Not much food in this one.
After our wonderful dinner at Les Petites Canailles we walked over for our "liquid dessert" at a place we loved on our last visit here, the Alchemist Garden. We'd enjoyed our selves so much the last time that we requested sitting at the bar again.
The Missus ordered the Alchemist Gold – basically a smoked Old Fashioned.
Which included quite a show. She loved Her cocktail.
As for me; like the last time, I left it to the Mixologist to create something for me based on my tastes on this evening. And boy did he deliver. This was amazing!
Smokey notes, a slight "bite", herbal notes, light bitterness….amazing……
Unlike the last time, we didn't need to order any food.
I asked about the cocktail and was told it used Laphroig 10 and he proceeded to get out several small shot glasses and gave the Missus and I small tastes of the Laphroig and how it compared to the Macallan, the Nikka, and a Rye Whiskey. The Missus is sold on peaty Scotch's it seems.
Places like this and Les Petites Canailles will keep us coming back to Paso Robles!
The Alchemists' Garden
1144 Pine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
The next morning; just as had done on our previous road trip to Paso Robles, we made a stop at Spearhead Coffee…..an Americano for me, the pour over for the Missus.
Spearhead Coffee
619 12th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
After which, we headed on out. On our last road trip, we had really enjoyed Fiscalini Ranch, so I did a bit of research trying to find a nice scenic trail for walking/hiking. Since we were headed back to Cambria, I came up with Montana de Oro State Park, south of Los Osos and Morro Bay.
We would end up loving our time here……hiking the easy Bluff Trail.
From the rugged shoreline to the beautiful blue sky…….I just loved the ocean views. While the Missus was absolutely taken by the patches of poppies along the way.
Much like Fiscalini Ranch much of the state park was once owned as dairy and produce ranches. The state of California purchased the property and it became a state park in 1965.
The Bluff Trail displays wonderful vistas, rugged coastline, tidepools, and amazing views.
Can you see the Morro Rock in the background of this photo?
At Corallina Cove, you can actually take the stairs down to the beach and explore the tidepools and the wonderful rock formations.
There's a ravine where wildflowers were blooming……
And of course our little friends all over the place.
Past Corallina Cove is Quarry Cove, with its own set of amazing geology.
And the very photogenic Grotto Rock.
This was a fun way to spend the morning; rugged shorelines with patches of color sprinkled about.
We really enjoyed the Bluff Trail at Montana de Oro State Park.
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley Rd.
Los Osos, CA 93402
It's well worth the time spent…..
And of course, we loved Paso Robles.
Thanks for stopping by!