Paso Robles has been attracting a growing number of wine tourists in recent years but still retains much of its rustic appeal and casual air, especially compared to Napa Valley, and, lately, Sonoma. There are still plenty of low-key, unpretentious motels with serviceable rooms at prices that seem downright cheap, but there are also more luxurious digs available now, at rates that ceased to exist in the Napa Valley a decade ago. Even more encouraging, at least for food-loving winos, is the upsurge of top-notch restaurants in the area, some of them turning out food at a level you’d expect to find up in Yountville or St. Helena, and in equally striking settings. READ MORE »
